Discover the of Peru in 13 Days and 12 Nights

After breakfast at your hotel, your guide will pick you up around 9:00 am to begin the private city tour. First, we’ll visit Huaca Pucllana (97 masl / 319 ft), a sacred ceremonial center built in the 4th century A.D. We’ll continue to Lima’s Historic Center to admire the impressive views of the Lima Cathedral, Government Palace, Archbishop’s Palace, and visit the San Francisco Convent, famous for its underground catacombs.

Then, we’ll tour the modern districts of San Isidro and Miraflores, pass through Love Park and enjoy a spectacular view of the Pacific Ocean from Larcomar (50 masl / 165 ft). The tour ends back at your hotel or, if you prefer, at a tourist restaurant for lunch.

The afternoon is free for rest or independent exploration.

Included:

• Breakfast at the hotel in Lima 
• Private tourist transportation 
• Certified tour guide 
• Entrance ticket to San Francisco Catacombs 
• 5-star hotel in Lima: The Westin Lima Hotel & Convention Center or similar 

Not included:

• Meals: Lunch and Dinner 
• Travel insurance 
• Additional expenses 
• Delays or costs beyond our control 

Three hours prior to your domestic flight, a private transfer will pick you up at your hotel and take you to Lima Airport. You’ll board your flight to Juliaca (approx. 1 hour and 10 minutes). Upon arrival at Juliaca Airport (3826 masl / 12553 ft), a private transfer will take you to your hotel in Puno (approx. 1 hour and 40 minutes).

Included:

• Breakfast at the hotel in Lima 
• Tourist transfer from hotel to Lima Airport 
• Domestic flight from Lima to Juliaca 
• Transfer from Juliaca Airport to your hotel in Puno 
• 5-star hotel in Puno 

Not included:

• Meals: Lunch and Dinner 
• Travel insurance 
• Additional expenses 
• Delays or costs beyond our control 

Early in the morning (approx. 6:00 am), you’ll be picked up at your hotel and taken to the port to board a motorboat. After 30 minutes navigating Lake Titicaca, you’ll arrive at the Uros floating islands (3810 masl / 12500 ft). The islanders live off fishing and handicrafts, and their houses are made of totora reeds that grow in the lake. You may also take an optional reed boat ride here.

We will then continue to Taquile Island (3950 masl / 12960 ft), located 37 km from Puno. This island is famous for its textiles and weaving tradition, recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage. The main weavers are men who begin practicing this art from a young age. Here, we’ll have a typical lunch before descending stone steps to the port and sailing back to Puno (approx. 5:30 pm), then transfer to your hotel.

Included:

• Breakfast at the hotel in Puno 
• Transfers from hotel to port and back 
• Full-day Uros & Taquile tour 
• Typical lunch in Taquile 
• Entrance tickets to Uros and Taquile Islands 
• 5-star hotel in Puno 

Not included:

• Optional reed boat ride (can be booked directly on the island) 
• Meals: Dinner 
• Travel insurance 
• Additional expenses 
• Delays or costs beyond our control 

At approximately 6:15 am, you’ll be picked up from your hotel and transferred to the Puno train station. The PeruRail Titicaca Train journey to Cusco takes about 10 hours and is an unforgettable experience, transitioning from the chilly high plateau to the historic streets of Cusco. Along the way, enjoy panoramic views of the Peruvian Andes.

The train departs at 7:50 am and includes live music onboard. Stops include:

• Juliaca (3824 masl / 12546 ft), a bustling commercial town 
• La Raya Pass (4320 masl / 14174 ft), the highest point and border between Puno and Cusco regions 

Enjoy a delicious three-course lunch with local ingredients in the dining car. During the trip, there will be an alpaca fashion show showcasing garments made from alpaca and baby alpaca wool. In the afternoon, tea service will be offered in the panoramic carriage.

Upon arrival at the Cusco train station, a private transfer will take you to your luxury hotel in Cusco (3399 masl / 11152 ft).

Included:

• Breakfast at the hotel in Puno 
• Transfer from hotel to Puno train station 
• PeruRail Titicaca Train ticket from Puno to Cusco 
• Three-course gourmet lunch onboard 
• Afternoon tea onboard 
• Onboard restrooms and facilities 
• Live music and entertainment 
• Pisco Sour preparation demonstration 
• Transfer from Cusco train station to your hotel 
• 5-star hotel in Cusco 

Not included:

• Meals: Dinner 
• Alcoholic beverages (available for purchase onboard) 
• Travel insurance 
• Additional expenses 
• Delays or costs beyond our control 

After breakfast at your hotel, your guide will pick you up around 8:00 am for a city tour. We’ll visit the Cusco Cathedral, famous for its detailed wood and stone carvings, and home to religious artworks like The Last Supper painting and the revered statue of the Lord of the Earthquakes.

We’ll then continue to Qoricancha, the Temple of the Sun, where you’ll admire the precision of Inca stonework. Then we’ll drive to:

• Sacsayhuamán (3700 masl / 12140 ft) – famous for its massive stone constructions 
• Qenqo – a ceremonial site 
• Puca Pucara – a military outpost 
• Tambomachay – a water temple 

We’ll return to Cusco afterward, and you may choose to be dropped off at your hotel or at the Plaza de Armas for lunch or further exploration.

Included:

• Breakfast at the hotel in Cusco 
• Private tourist transportation 
• Certified private tour guide 
• Entrance tickets to Cusco Cathedral and Qoricancha 
• Entrance tickets to Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puca Pucara, and Tambomachay 

Not included:

• Meals: Lunch and Dinner 
• Travel insurance 
• Additional expenses 
• Delays or costs beyond our control

Today is the big day—you’ll visit one of the New Seven Wonders of the World: Machu Picchu.
We’ll pick you up from your hotel in Cusco and transfer you to the Poroy train station. From there, you’ll board the luxurious Hiram Bingham train for an unforgettable 4-hour journey to Aguas Calientes. Onboard, enjoy live music, gourmet lunch, and stunning Andean scenery from the observation car.

Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, a private guide will be waiting to take you on the shuttle up to Machu Picchu (2,430 masl / 7,972 ft), a winding 35–40 minute ride through lush vegetation. (Note: use the restroom before entering as facilities are not available inside the site.)

Together with your guide, you’ll explore the assigned circuit of Machu Picchu. Its charm, mystery, and architectural precision will amaze you. Admire the intricate stone carvings and hydraulic systems built by the Incas. Your guide will stop at key points—temples, terraces, plazas—to explain the site’s significance and history.

After the 2.5-hour guided visit, you’ll return by bus to Aguas Calientes. Enjoy free time in town before boarding your Vistadome Observatory train back to Ollantaytambo. At the station, a private transfer will be waiting to take you to your hotel in Urubamba (2,871 masl / 9,420 ft).

Included:

• Breakfast at your hotel in Cusco 
• Luxury train ticket (Hiram Bingham) from Poroy to Aguas Calientes 
• Return train ticket (Vistadome Observatory) from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo 
• Entrance tickets to Machu Picchu 
• Bus tickets Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes 
• Private transfer: hotel – Poroy station & Ollantaytambo station – hotel 
• Live music and gourmet lunch onboard the luxury train 
• Private guide in Machu Picchu 
• 5-star hotel in Urubamba: Tambo del Inka, A Luxury Collection Resort & Spa or similar 

Not included:

• Meals: Dinner 
• Entry tickets to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain 
• Travel insurance 
• Additional expenses or delays beyond our control 

After breakfast, your guide will pick you up at 10:00 a.m. to begin the tour to Ollantaytambo, home to a fascinating archaeological complex (2,792 masl / 9,161 ft). Once a religious and military center of the Inca Empire, this town is considered Peru’s most charming living Inca village. Its cobblestone streets and water channels create a magical atmosphere.

After visiting the ruins, you’ll participate in a Pachamanca experience, a traditional Andean dish cooked underground with hot stones. You’ll savor a mix of potatoes, sweet potatoes, beans, chicken, beef, and native herbs—an authentic explosion of local flavors.

In the afternoon, return to Cusco and enjoy the rest of your evening at your leisure.

Included:

• Breakfast at your hotel in Sacred Valley 
• Private tourist transport 
• Professional guide 
• Entrance to Ollantaytambo archaeological site 
• Pachamanca experience 
• 5-star hotel in Cusco: Tambo del Inka, A Luxury Collection Resort & Spa or similar 

Not included:

• Meals: Dinner 
• Travel insurance 
• Alcoholic or soft drinks 
• Additional expenses or delays beyond our control 

Today is a free day to relax or explore Cusco at your own pace. Take the opportunity to shop for souvenirs, visit local museums, or simply unwind in a local café or at your hotel spa.

Included:

• Breakfast at the hotel 
• 5-star hotel in Cusco: Tambo del Inka, A Luxury Collection Resort & Spa or similar 

Not included:

• Meals: Lunch and Dinner 
• Travel insurance 
• Additional expenses or delays beyond our control 

We’ll transfer you to the airport two hours before your flight to Puerto Maldonado. Upon arrival, a representative will meet you and escort you on a 45-minute boat ride down the Madre de Dios River to Inkaterra Reserva Amazónica, a luxury eco-lodge in the heart of the Amazon.

After a short briefing, settle into your palm-thatched cabana nestled in the lush rainforest. You’ll enjoy lunch at the lodge and can then relax in a hammock or explore the trails guided by a naturalist expert. Discover towering shihuahuaco trees and vibrant wildlife like monkeys, sloths, and exotic birds.

In the evening, join a twilight river excursion and experience the jungle as it transforms from day to night. Spot nightjars, owls, capybaras, and caimans before returning to the lodge for a delicious dinner.

Included:

• Breakfast at the hotel in Cusco 
• Airport transfers in Cusco and Puerto Maldonado 
• Domestic flight Cusco – Puerto Maldonado 
• Lunch and Dinner at the lodge 
• Guided tours and accommodations at Inkaterra Reserva Amazónica 

Not included:

• Travel insurance 
• Additional expenses or delays beyond our control

Start your day early with a buffet breakfast served from 5:30 AM. This morning, visit Lake Sandoval, a stunning oxbow-shaped lake located within the protected Tambopata National Reserve. The journey begins with a gentle paddle through a sun-dappled stream that leads to the lake, surrounded by postcard-perfect palm trees.

This serene lake is home to numerous species of birds, endangered giant river otters, red howler monkeys, red-bellied macaws, anacondas, side-neck turtles, and black caimans, among others. After the excursion, return to Inkaterra Reserva Amazónica in time for lunch.

In the afternoon, we recommend ascending the Inkaterra Canopy Walkway—a thrilling system of seven hanging bridges and eight observation platforms suspended above the jungle canopy. This unique opportunity allows you to admire the rainforest from above and appreciate its vastness. Climb the first tower, 38 meters (124 feet) high, and spot brilliant toucans, woodpeckers, trogons, monkeys, and three-toed sloths. Sunset drinks can be arranged at the top (additional cost), or you can even opt for a once-in-a-lifetime overnight stay in a treehouse cabin.

After descending, enjoy the Anaconda Walk, a 30-minute journey along a 200-meter elevated wooden platform. This lush ecosystem is home to various amphibians, birds, mammals, abundant flora, and unique trees. Return to the lodge for a delicious à la carte dinner, served from 7:00 PM.

Included:

• Sandoval Lake visit 
• Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner 
• Tours and accommodation at Inkaterra Reserva Amazónica 

Not included:

• Additional expenses or delays beyond our control 
• Extra costs 
• Travel insurance 

 Enjoy your final morning in this natural paradise as parakeets chatter in the trees and agoutis scurry between cabins.
Departure is at 10:00 AM. You’ll board a motorized boat for a 45-minute ride along the winding Madre de Dios River to Puerto Maldonado Airport, from where you’ll catch your flight to Lima. Upon arrival, a transfer will be waiting to take you to your assigned hotel.

Please note: This 3-day itinerary is a suggested program. Excursions and activities at the lodge are à la carte and may vary depending on weather conditions during your stay.

Included:

• Breakfast at the lodge 
• Transfer from Inkaterra Reserva Amazónica to the airport 
• Domestic flight from Puerto Maldonado to Lima 
• Transfer from the airport to your hotel in Lima 
• 5-star hotel in Lima: The Westin Lima Hotel & Convention Center or similar 

Not included:

• Meals: Lunch and Dinner 
• Additional expenses or delays beyond our control 
• Extra costs 
• Travel insurance 

It’s time to say goodbye. Three and a half hours before your international flight, we will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to Jorge Chávez International Airport in Lima for your departure flight back home.

Included:

• Breakfast at your hotel in Lima 
• Private transfer from your hotel to Lima International Airport 

Not included:

• Meals: Lunch and Dinner 
• Additional expenses or delays beyond our control 
• Extra costs 
• Travel insurance