Discover Peru through an immersive journey that combines ancestral Andean culture, living traditions, spirituality, and unique landscapes. Over 8 days you will travel from the vibrant city of Lima to the historic streets of Cusco, the Sacred Valley of the Incas, and the mystical Lake Titicaca. Explore important archaeological sites, share time with local communities, and learn about the ancestral traditions that form part of the cultural identity of the Andes.
The journey continues to the ancestral energy of Cusco and the Sacred Valley of the Incas all the way to Machu Picchu, and culminates in the sacred waters of Lake Titicaca, where you will sail to Amantaní Island to experience the Aymara Baptism, an ancestral ritual of purification and connection with the Pachamama.
Upon your arrival at Jorge Chávez International Airport in Lima, our team will give you a warm welcome and comfortably transfer you to your hotel. At 14 hrs we will begin the Lima City Tour, discovering the elegant modern area of the Peruvian capital. We will visit the exclusive district of Miraflores, where we will walk through the romantic Parque del Amor (Love Park) and the well-known Larcomar, a modern shopping center built on the cliffs with spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean. We will continue with a panoramic view of Huaca Pucllana, an important pre-Inca ceremonial center that reveals the fascinating archaeological legacy of the ancient Lima culture.
The tour will continue through the Historic Center of Lima, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, where we will admire some of the most emblematic colonial monuments in Peru. 14 hrs We will visit the Convent of San Francisco and its famous Catacombs, one of the most important historical attractions in South America, as well as tour the Plaza Mayor, the Cathedral of Lima, the Government Palace, the Archbishop's Palace, the elegant Plaza San Martín, and the historic Casa Aliaga, considered the oldest continuously inhabited colonial residence in the Americas. An ideal experience to discover the history, architecture, and cultural richness of the Peruvian capital before beginning your adventure through the country. Lasts approximately 4 hrs.
Meals: — | Lodging: Night in Lima (Hotel)
Very early, between 04:40 and 05:00 a.m., we will begin our trip from Lima to the beautiful bay of Paracas, one of the main nature destinations on the Peruvian coast. After a box-lunch breakfast, we will board a boat to sail toward the impressive Ballestas Islands, an extraordinary wildlife sanctuary where we will observe the enigmatic Paracas Candelabra, as well as sea lions, Humboldt penguins, pelicans, boobies, and numerous guano birds in their natural habitat. Afterward we will visit a traditional winery, where we will learn about the artisanal process of making Pisco, Peru's national drink, as well as local wines, enjoying a tasting before having free time for lunch (optional).
In the afternoon we will continue to the spectacular Huacachina Oasis, considered the only natural oasis in South America and one of the country's most emblematic desert landscapes. Surrounded by giant golden dunes, this destination offers the perfect setting to relax by the lagoon or get a dose of adrenaline with an exciting buggy ride and sandboarding, two of the most popular activities in the Peruvian desert. At the end of this unforgettable experience, we will begin the return trip to Lima, arriving approximately between 10:00 and 11:00 p.m., culminating a day that combines nature, wildlife, gastronomy, tradition, and adventure on the Peruvian coast.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch | Lodging: Night in Lima (Hotel)
In the morning we will transfer you to the airport to board your flight to Cusco, the ancient capital of the Inca Empire and one of the most important cultural destinations in the Americas. After arriving at more than 3,400 m a.s.l., you will have time to acclimatize before beginning a tour of a city where Inca and colonial architecture coexist in perfect harmony, creating a unique setting declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
In the afternoon, 13 hrs, we will begin the Cusco City Tour, visiting the impressive Qoricancha, the ancient Temple of the Sun and main religious sanctuary of the Tahuantinsuyo. We will continue to the archaeological park of Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay, extraordinary examples of Inca engineering and worldview. 18:30 hrs We will finish near the Plaza de Armas, the historic heart of the city and the ideal spot to enjoy the atmosphere, architecture, and essence of the Andes.
Meals: Breakfast | Lodging: Night in Cusco (Hotel)
After breakfast between 06:20 and 06:50 hrs, we will begin the Sacred Valley of the Incas Tour, one of the most complete and unforgettable experiences in Cusco, Peru. We will discover Chinchero, renowned for its textile traditions and Inca legacy; continue toward the impressive circular terraces of Moray, an ancient agricultural laboratory, and the spectacular Maras Salt Mines, where thousands of salt pools continue to be worked using ancestral techniques passed down from generation to generation.
We will enjoy a buffet lunch in the Urubamba valley and visit Ollantaytambo, the last living Inca city. In the afternoon we will board the tourist train to Aguas Calientes, where we will spend the night.
Meals: Breakfast, buffet lunch | Lodging: Night in Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Town)
After breakfast, in coordination with our guide, we will board the bus to Machu Picchu for a 2.5-hour guided tour of the citadel. After the tour we will descend to Aguas Calientes, where you can have lunch (not included).
In the afternoon you will take the train back to Cusco and, upon arrival in Ollantaytambo, we will transfer you to your hostel. At night we will board the night bus that will take us to the city of Puno.
Meals: Breakfast | Lodging: Night on Night Bus
In the morning our staff will pick you up at the terminal. We depart by boat to the Capachica – Llachón peninsula, where we will perform the Aymara Baptism, a purification ceremony and connection with Pachamama and Mamacocha (Lake Titicaca).
We continue to Amantaní Island, where we will learn about the daily life of its inhabitants. In the afternoon, we will ascend to the sacred mountain Pachatata to participate in an Andean ceremony of gratitude to the universe. Dinner and night in a family home in Amantaní.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner | Lodging: Family home on Amantaní Island
After a typical breakfast, we return by boat to Puno, making a stop at the Floating Islands of the Uros, where we will learn about the ancestral traditions of this millenary people.
Then, we will participate in the Andean Cochamacho Ceremony, a cultural experience full of music, dances, and traditional costumes, dedicated to gratitude to water as a source of life in the highlands.
Meals: Breakfast | Lodging: Night in Puno (Hotel)
You will have a free day to do activities of your preference, such as visiting the Plaza de Armas, visiting museums and craft markets, or buying souvenirs to take a piece of Peru with you.
At the appropriate time, we will head to Juliaca airport to take the return flight to Lima, closing this journey that combined desert, coast, mountains, and highlands.
Meals: Breakfast | Lodging: —