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Upon arrival at Jorge Chávez International Airport (Lima – 154 m), we will welcome you and transfer you to your hotel in Miraflores. You’ll have free time to relax and begin acclimatizing at your own pace.
Overnight in Lima

Begin your day with a guided exploration of Lima’s rich history. Start in Miraflores with a stop to admire the pre-Inca Huaca Pucllana (external view). Continue to the historic center for a visit to La Casa del Oidor, a 16th-century colonial mansion where you’ll sample a selection of Peruvian cacao.
Next, visit the Convent of Santo Domingo, a striking religious landmark with an optional climb to the bell tower for panoramic views. Conclude the tour at the iconic Plaza de Armas, where you may witness the ceremonial changing of the guard at the Government Palace (subject to schedule).
Overnight in Lima

Travel south by bus along the coastal desert for approximately 3.5 hours to reach Paracas. This scenic drive hugs the Pacific Ocean and offers striking desert vistas. Venture into the Paracas National Reserve, Peru’s only marine protected area, where over 215 bird species thrive thanks to the nutrient-rich Humboldt Current. Begin with a visit to the Reserve’s Interpretation Center for an introduction to local ecology before exploring the dramatic landscapes.
Overnight in Paracas

From the Paracas pier, board a motorboat to the Ballestas Islands—known as the “Poor Man’s Galapagos.” These rocky outcrops are home to sea lions, Humboldt penguins, blue-footed boobies, and thousands of seabirds. On the way, you’ll see the mysterious Candelabra geoglyph etched into the hillside.
Finally, board the bus to Lima.
Overnight in Miraflores

Take a domestic flight from Lima to Cusco. Upon arrival at Cusco you’ll be transferred to your hotel of Cusco to spend the night
Overnight in Cusco

This full day walking experience that will take us (by private car) to the most important places in the city of Cusco, starting with the Hanan Qosqo (upper Cusco) where the Sacsayhuaman Archaeological Center is located, an Inca ceremonial centre which was at the same time a sacred place of administrative control and water resources management.

We will then walk down on foot along the beautiful Inca road that connected to the city taking a few steps off the beaten tourist paths, through the Kolkampata district, now known as the San Cristobal district, where Manco Capac Palace, the mythical founder of Cusco, is located. From here, we will continue down through 7 Borreguitos Street, and on to Tandapata street towards the Tokokachi neighbourhood, today San Blas, or the artisans’ neighbourhood. We will continue along 7 Diablitos Street until we reach the Mirador. A break and a traditional drink before we head down to Hurin Qosqo (lower Cusco) where we find the Rimajpampa district; on the way we will stop at the famous twelve angles stone.

After lunch (not included), we continue the route to the Temple of the Sun – Qoricancha, the true sacred centre of the ancient city. From here we go to Huacaypata, the old ceremonial plaza of the Incas, today the Plaza de Armas. We take the royal road or Qapac Ñan towards the Contisuyo, on the way, we pass by San Francisco plaza, where the Glorious National School of Sciences is located, recognized as the 1st School of the Republic of Peru. Continuing the Inca road that goes to the Chaquilchaca neighbourhood (Barrio Almudena), we will end at the San Pedro Market exploring local products.

Finish your day with an astronomy experience near Cusco’s City. Start with an introduction to Inca Astronomy in the interpretation rooms, followed by a virtual projection of the southern sky in the Dome featuring Inca constellations.

The experience concludes with an astonishing observation using professional telescopes.
Overnight in Cusco

This is a special day to learn about Cusco and the Sacred Valley gastronomy, discovering the amazing variety of local agricultural resources and biodiversity, to later put into practice a traditional Andean cooking interaction. At Huallafara, in the hights of the Sacred Valley, you will discover the amazing variety of Andean agricultural resources and biodiversity, plus a cooking lesson in Lamay Village.

People from the Community will take you to their farms to teach you about Andean traditional farming techniques and tools while tasting some local products. You will learn about local culture through their daily activities. The tour and interpretation will be focused on the ancient but ongoing agricultural and food processing techniques, such as the preparation of “chuño” (freeze-dried potato), the washing and uses of quinoa, elaboration of Chicha de Jora (germinated corn brew) and other interesting Andean techniques.

Finally, you will return to Lamay village for some cooking lessons. The idea is to prepare Peruvian classics with native Andean products.
Overnight in Cusco

The day starts very early. We will go to the Incas Sacred Valley. We will find the village of Pisaq 2,950 m | 9,678 ft. We can go up to visit one of the main Inca architectural complexes. The archaeological site of Pisac, located in the hills of the village, dominates the valley from the south, offering a spectacular view. Its sophisticated system of platforms (agricultural terraces) allows us to understand the importance of agriculture in the Andes and the technology used in the Inca Empire. We will then visit the handicraft market of Pisac.

We will continue our trip following the course of the Urubamba River, and we will stop at the Inkariy Museum on the way to Ollantaytambo, it’s a museum that brings the history of Peru to life and is not just a cliché phrase. Inkariy Museum is a must-see for its comprehensive and colorful presentation of pre-Hispanic cultures in a way that is easy to assimilate. Here, the history of Peru is vividly brought to life. Our recommendation is to have lunch here as well, it is a homemade lunch prepared by the mother of the owners of the museum (not included).

The ruins of Ollantaytambo are beautiful and are surrounded by mountain ranges, the vastness of the valley, the river, and the village of cobbled streets with houses and tiled roofs. The set is endearing. If we have enough time, depending on how much time we spent at the museum, we will visit the fortress and citadel, built to guard the entrance to this part of the valley and protect it from enemies. Walk the streets of the town to have a clear idea about how was this military, religious and cultural centre during the Inca Empire.
Overnight in Ollantaytambo

Leave early in the morning for your journey to Machu Picchu. Depending on logistics, you’ll either take the train from Poroy (3.5 hours) or transfer to Ollantaytambo by car (1.5 hours) and then take a 1.5-hour train ride to Aguas Calientes.

From there, a short bus ride brings you to the entrance of Machu Picchu. Perched between two Andean peaks, this majestic citadel is one of the greatest architectural and cultural achievements of pre-Columbian America. A guided tour (2.5–3 hours) will reveal the mystery and genius of the site before returning to Aguas Calientes for lunch and catching the train back to Cusco.
Overnight in Cusco

Today you’ll take your domestic flight from Cusco to Lima in time to connect with your international departure. We hope this journey has brought you closer to the heart of Peru.