Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Lima & City Tour

Upon arrival at Lima International Airport, you’ll be welcomed and transferred to your hotel.

In the afternoon, explore Lima’s Historic Center (UNESCO World Heritage Site), including the Plaza Mayor, Cathedral, and San Francisco Convent. Continue toward the modern districts of Miraflores and Barranco, with panoramic views over the Pacific Ocean.

Pro Traveler Tip:

Lima is considered one of the gastronomic capitals of the world. If you want to elevate your first night in Peru, reserve dinner at one of the world’s top-ranked restaurants:

• Central – Consistently ranked among the World’s 50 Best Restaurants, offering an immersive tasting menu inspired by Peru’s ecosystems.
• Maido – Nikkei cuisine blending Japanese precision with Peruvian ingredients.
• Astrid y Gastón – A pioneer of modern Peruvian gastronomy.

• Stats of the day:
• Hotel: 3 Star Hotel in Lima
• Lima City Tour
• Airport transfer included

Day 2: Lima – Paracas – Huacachina – Ica

Early departure south along the Pan-American Highway toward Paracas.

Boat excursion to the Ballestas Islands, home to sea lions, Humboldt penguins, pelicans, and guano birds. Continue to Huacachina Oasis for dune buggy adventure and optional sandboarding across towering sand dunes.

Visit a traditional vineyard in Ica for wine and pisco tasting before returning to Lima in the evening.

Stats of the day:

• Meals: Breakfast
• Ballestas Islands boat tour
• Dune buggy & sandboarding
• Wine & Pisco tasting

Day 3: Flight to Arequipa & Gastronomic Walking Experience

Morning flight to Arequipa, known as “The White City” for its sillar volcanic stone architecture.

In the afternoon, explore the historic center on foot, visiting the Plaza de Armas and the Santa Catalina Monastery.

Culinary Experience – Hands-On Cooking Class

Tonight, you won’t just taste Arequipa — you’ll cook it.

Join a guided cooking class where you’ll learn to prepare traditional Peruvian dishes such as:

• Adobo Arequipeño – A slow-cooked pork stew marinated in chicha de jora and spices.
• Ceviche – Fresh fish cured in lime juice with onion, chili, and cilantro.

Learn about native ingredients, Andean spices, and the cultural roots of Peruvian cuisine before enjoying your creations for dinner.

Stats of the day:

• Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
• Hotel: 3 Star Hotel in Arequipa
• Walking Tour
• Cooking Class Experience

Day 4: Arequipa – Colca Canyon & Hot Springs

Early departure toward Colca Canyon, traveling one of the highest paved roads in Peru.

You’ll cross Patapampa Pass (4,910 m / 16,109 ft), a high-altitude viewpoint offering panoramic views of multiple snowcapped volcanoes. The journey itself is an experience — vast Andean plains, grazing alpacas and vicuñas, and high mountain lakes.

At Cruz del Cóndor, observe Andean condors gliding along canyon walls. In the afternoon, relax in La Calera hot springs surrounded by mountain landscapes.

Overnight in Chivay.

Stats of the day:

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Hotel: 3 Star Hotel in Chivay
• High-altitude scenic drive
• Condor viewpoint
• Hot Springs

Day 5: Colca – Puno

Travel across the Altiplano toward Puno, passing remote highland communities, grazing camelids, and vast open landscapes.

Arrive in Puno and transfer to your hotel for rest.

Stats of the day:

• Meals: Breakfast
• Hotel: 3 Star Hotel in Puno
• Scenic Andean route

Day 6: Lake Titicaca – Uros Islands & Homestay

Today is intentionally slower — a day to breathe.

Navigate across Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world. Visit the Uros floating islands, constructed entirely from totora reeds, where families continue centuries-old traditions.

Continue to a local island community for a homestay experience. Spend the afternoon walking the island, learning about agriculture, textiles, and daily life at over 3,800 meters above sea level.

Few places on Earth combine altitude, culture, and tranquility quite like this.

It’s one of the most unique inhabited landscapes on the planet — and tonight, you’re part of it.

Stats of the day:

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation: Homestay
• Cultural immersion
• Relaxed pace

Day 7: Puno – Cusco (Sun Route)

This is a longer travel day — but one of the most scenic in Peru.

Journey along the famous “Sun Route,” crossing the Andean plateau toward Cusco.

Highlights include:

• La Raya Pass (the highest point of the route)
• Raqchi – Temple of Wiracocha, an impressive Inca ceremonial complex.
• Andahuaylillas – Home to the richly decorated “Sistine Chapel of the Andes.”

The landscapes shift continuously — rolling plains, distant snowcapped peaks, adobe villages, and herds of alpacas dotting the fields.

Arrive in Cusco in the late afternoon.

Stats of the day:

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
• Hotel: 3 Star Hotel in Cusco
• Guided cultural stops
• Scenic Andean landscapes

Day 8: Cusco City Tour & Free Afternoon

Cusco is the key to understanding Peru.

Once the capital of the Inca Empire and later reshaped by Spanish colonial architecture, it’s where pre-Columbian engineering meets European design.

Visit:

• Qorikancha (Temple of the Sun)
• Sacsayhuamán
• Q’enqo
• Tambomachay
• Puca Pucara

This tour provides essential context for Peru’s pre-colonial and colonial history.

Afternoon free to explore at your own pace — ideal for souvenir shopping in San Blas, artisan markets, or simply enjoying a café overlooking the Plaza de Armas.

Stats of the day:

• Meals: Breakfast
• Hotel: 3 Star Hotel in Cusco
• Half-day historical tour
• Free afternoon

Day 9: Flight to Puerto Maldonado – Amazon Canopy Walk

Morning flight to Puerto Maldonado.

Transfer by boat to your jungle lodge in the Tambopata National Reserve.

This day is intentionally less demanding — allowing you to transition from high-altitude Andes to lowland rainforest climate.

In the afternoon, enjoy a canopy walk across elevated suspension bridges above the rainforest treetops, offering panoramic views of the Amazon basin.

Relax at the lodge in the evening, listening to jungle sounds.

Stats of the day:

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Amazon Lodge
• Canopy Walk
• Relaxed jungle pace

Day 10: Macaw Clay Lick & Night Wildlife Exploration

Today is your most wildlife-focused day.

Early morning excursion to a macaw clay lick, where scarlet, blue-and-yellow, and red-and-green macaws gather alongside parrots and parakeets.

Throughout the day, guided explorations may reveal:

• Capuchin monkeys
• Howler monkeys
• Giant river otters
• Black caimans
• Sloths
• Toucans
• Hoatzins
• Poison dart frogs

After dinner, embark on a night jungle hike to spot nocturnal species — tarantulas, insects, amphibians, and possibly night monkeys.

This is the Amazon at its most alive.

Stats of the day:

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Amazon Lodge
• Macaw Clay Lick
• Night jungle hike
• Maximum wildlife focus

Day 11: Transfer Out

After breakfast, boat transfer back to Puerto Maldonado and onward to the airport for your outbound flight.

Stats of the day:

• Meals: Breakfast
• Transfer included