Best of Peru Tour Package 10 Days 9 Nights

Welcome to Peru! Upon arrival at Lima International Airport, our representative will greet you and transfer you comfortably to your hotel in the Miraflores district.

The rest of the day is yours to relax after your flight or explore Lima at your own pace. If time allows, we recommend visiting the nearby neighborhoods of Miraflores or Barranco, where you can enjoy the Pacific coastline, local cafés, and a first taste of Peru's vibrant culture.

Please send us your flight details in advance so we can coordinate your airport pickup and ensure a smooth arrival.

• Included: Airport transfer to your hotel.
• Meals: Not included.
• Hotel: Centro by Casa Andina Miraflores or similar.

After breakfast, explore the historic heart of Lima, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its elegant colonial architecture and rich history. Visit the Plaza Mayor, the Government Palace, the Cathedral of Lima, and the Archbishop's Palace while learning about the city's colonial past.

The tour also includes a visit to the impressive San Francisco Monastery, famous for its beautiful church, historic library, and fascinating underground catacombs, one of Lima's most iconic landmarks.

After the tour, transfer to the airport for your flight to Cusco. Upon arrival, our representative will meet you and take you to your hotel, where you can rest and begin acclimatizing to the altitude.

• Included: Tourist transportation, professional English-speaking guide, entrance tickets, airport transfers, and flight from Lima to Cusco (if included in your package).
• Meals: Breakfast.
• Hotel: San Agustin Internacional or similar.

Upon arrival in Cusco, our representative will welcome you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel. The rest of the morning is free to relax and begin acclimatizing to the altitude.

At approximately 1:00 pm, your afternoon city tour begins at the Plaza de Armas, the historic heart of Cusco. Visit iconic landmarks including the Cathedral, the Church of the Society of Jesus, the famous 12-Angled Stone, the artistic neighborhood of San Blas, and Loreto Street while learning about the city's rich Inca and colonial heritage.

Continue to Qoricancha, the Temple of the Sun, once the most important religious center of the Inca Empire. Built with extraordinary stonework and once covered in gold, its foundations now support the colonial Church of Santo Domingo, creating one of Cusco's most remarkable historical sites. The tour then continues to the impressive archaeological complexes surrounding the city, including Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay. Before returning to your hotel, enjoy panoramic views of Cusco from the Cristo Blanco viewpoint.

• Included: Tourist transportation, professional English-speaking guide, and entrance tickets to the Cathedral, Qoricancha (Temple of the Sun), and the Cusco Tourist Ticket (including Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay).
• Meals: Breakfast.
• Hotel: San Agustin Internacional or similar.

After breakfast, travel through the breathtaking Sacred Valley of the Incas, a region renowned for its spectacular mountain scenery, fertile valleys, and remarkable archaeological sites. Your first stop is Pisac, where you'll explore impressive Inca terraces and enjoy time at its traditional artisan market.

Continue to Moray, a fascinating complex of circular terraces believed to have been an Inca agricultural research center, followed by the famous Maras Salt Mines, where thousands of salt ponds have been harvested since pre-Inca times. After enjoying lunch in Urubamba, visit the impressive fortress of Ollantaytambo, one of the best-preserved living Inca towns, known for its massive stone terraces and remarkable engineering.

In the evening, board the scenic train to Aguas Calientes, the gateway to Machu Picchu, where you will spend the night before your visit to the Lost City of the Incas.

• Included: Tourist transportation, professional English-speaking guide, Cusco Tourist Ticket, train ticket to Aguas Calientes, and lunch.
• Meals: Breakfast and lunch.
• Hotel: Hotel Ferre or similar.

After breakfast, board the shuttle bus for a scenic 25-minute ride to the entrance of Machu Picchu. Enjoy a guided tour of the ancient Inca citadel, where you'll explore its impressive temples, ceremonial plazas, agricultural terraces, and remarkable stone architecture while learning about the history and engineering of one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.

After the guided tour, return to Aguas Calientes, where you'll have free time for lunch before boarding the Vistadome train to Ollantaytambo. Upon arrival, our private transportation will be waiting to take you back to your hotel in Cusco.

• Included: Professional English-speaking guide, entrance ticket to Machu Picchu, round-trip bus tickets between Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu, Vistadome train to Ollantaytambo, and private transfer to your hotel in Cusco.
• Meals: Breakfast.
• Hotel: San Agustin Internacional or similar.

Begin your day with an early morning drive from Cusco through the spectacular Vilcanota Mountain Range. Upon arrival at the trailhead, enjoy a freshly prepared picnic breakfast before starting your hike to the breathtaking Rainbow Mountain, located at over 5,000 m (16,400 ft) above sea level.

After reaching the summit and taking in the colorful landscapes, continue on a short hike to the nearby Red Valley, a less-visited area known for its striking red mountains and panoramic views. Once you've had time to explore and take photos, descend back to the trailhead, where a delicious picnic lunch prepared by your trekking chef awaits.

After lunch, relax on the drive back to Cusco, arriving at your hotel in the late afternoon.

• Included: Tourist transportation, professional English-speaking guide, entrance tickets, picnic breakfast, and picnic lunch.
• Meals: Picnic breakfast and lunch.
• Hotel: San Agustin Internacional or similar.

After breakfast, transfer from your hotel to the tourist bus station for the scenic Route of the Sun journey from Cusco to Puno. Along the way, visit some of the most important cultural and historical sites of the southern Andes, including the beautiful Andahuaylillas Church, often called the "Sistine Chapel of the Andes," the impressive Temple of Wiracocha at Raqchi, the high-altitude La Raya Pass with panoramic views of the Andes, and the Pukara Lithic Museum, home to remarkable pre-Inca stone sculptures.

Enjoy a buffet lunch at a local restaurant before continuing your journey across the Andean highlands. Arrive in Puno in the late afternoon, where our representative will transfer you to your hotel.

• Included: Hotel transfers, tourist bus transportation, bilingual English- and Spanish-speaking guide, entrance tickets to all attractions, buffet lunch, hot beverages, bottled water, and soft drinks.
• Meals: Breakfast and buffet lunch.
• Hotel: Casa Andina Standard Puno or similar.

After breakfast, transfer to the port of Puno and board a shared speedboat for a full-day excursion on Lake Titicaca, the world's highest navigable lake. Your first stop is the famous Uros Floating Islands, a unique community built entirely from totora reeds, where you'll learn about the traditions and daily life of the Uros people.

Continue to Taquile Island, renowned for its spectacular lake views, rich Andean culture, and world-famous handwoven textiles recognized by UNESCO as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Meet local families, learn about their traditions, and enjoy lunch before returning to Puno in the afternoon.

• Included: Hotel transfers, shared speedboat transportation, professional English-speaking guide, entrance tickets, and lunch.
• Meals: Breakfast and lunch.
• Hotel: Casa Andina Standard Puno or similar.

After breakfast, depart from Puno and travel across the spectacular Andean highlands toward the Colca Valley. Along the way, enjoy several scenic stops, beginning at Lagunillas Lagoon, where you may spot flamingos, Andean ducks, gulls, and other native bird species.

Continue through the Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve, one of the best places in Peru to observe wild vicuñas, alpacas, and llamas in their natural habitat. Before arriving in Chivay, stop at Patapampa Viewpoint (4,950 m / 16,240 ft), also known as the "Mirador de los Andes," where you'll enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding volcanoes, including Misti, Chachani, and Ampato.

Upon arrival in Chivay, check in to your hotel and enjoy the rest of the afternoon at leisure. You may choose to relax or visit the nearby La Calera hot springs (optional), a perfect way to unwind after the journey.

• Included: Tourist transportation, professional English-speaking guide, entrance tickets, and hotel transfer.
• Meals: Breakfast and lunch.
• Hotel: Refugio Colca or similar.

Early in the morning, depart from your hotel for the famous Cruz del Condor viewpoint, the best place to admire the breathtaking Colca Canyon, one of the deepest canyons in the world. With a bit of luck, you'll witness the majestic Andean condor soaring above the canyon on the morning thermals, one of Peru's most unforgettable wildlife experiences.

On the return journey to Chivay, stop at several scenic viewpoints overlooking the Colca Valley's ancient agricultural terraces and visit the traditional village of Maca, known for its charming colonial church and local handicrafts.

After lunch in Chivay, travel to Arequipa, arriving in the late afternoon. Upon arrival, you'll be transferred to the airport for your flight to Lima, marking the end of your unforgettable journey through Peru.

• Included: Tourist transportation, professional English-speaking guide, entrance tickets, airport transfer, and flight from Arequipa to Lima (if included in your package).
• Meals: Breakfast.
• Hotel: Not included.