Unforgettable Peru
Lima · Paracas · Ica · Nazca · Arequipa · Colca Canyon · Puno · Cusco · Machu Picchu
The great sweep of Peru
Colonial Lima, the coast at Paracas and the enigma of the Nazca lines, Arequipa and the condors of Colca, Lake Titicaca and, at the last, Cusco and Machu Picchu.
Thirteen days that follow the old sun route up into the Andes, gathering the country's great landscapes and cultures as they climb. Every day remains yours to reshape, in pace, comfort and palate.
Places you'll visit
What's included
Included in your journey
- Private transfers and ground transport throughout
- Expert local guides at each destination
- A Ballestas Islands boat trip and a Nazca Lines scenic flight
- The scenic tourist train to Machu Picchu, with a guided visit
- Selected tastings and cultural experiences along the way
- Boutique accommodation chosen to your style
Not included
- International flights to and from Peru
- Travel insurance
- Peru entry requirements or visa fees, where applicable
- Meals not listed in your final itinerary
- Gratuities, drinks and personal expenses
- Optional excursions and activities
Prices are per person, based on two adults sharing a double room in budget 3-star accommodation. International flights are not included — we quote them separately according to your dates and preferences.
The itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Lima
A warm welcome to the capital, and time to settle before the journey ahead.
- Day 2
Lima, colonial & modern
Huaca Pucllana, the San Isidro olive grove, the Museum of Art, Plaza San Martín, the Plaza de Armas (Cathedral, Government Palace, City Hall), the San Francisco monastery and catacombs, Parque del Amor and Larcomar.
- Day 3
Lima · Paracas · Ica · Nazca
The Ballestas Islands and "El Candelabro" at Paracas; then Ica, with a wine cellar, the Huacachina oasis, a dune buggy and a sandboard, before continuing to Nazca.
- Day 4
Nazca · Arequipa
A scenic flight over the Nazca Lines — the Spider, the Hummingbird, the Monkey — with an overnight transfer to Arequipa.
- Day 5
Arequipa
A city tour and the Santa Catalina Monastery, the La Compañía cloisters, Carmen Alto and the Yanahuara viewpoint, with views of the Misti, Pichu Pichu and Chachani volcanoes.
- Day 6
Arequipa · Chivay · Colca Canyon
The Pampa Cañahuas Reserve and its vicuñas, Patapampa at 4,800 m and the Andes viewpoint, with thermal springs.
- Day 7
Cruz del Cóndor · Puno
The Cruz del Cóndor — the villages of Pinchollo, Maca and Yanque, and the Antahuilque and Choquetico viewpoints — before continuing to Puno.
- Day 8
Lake Titicaca
The Uros floating islands and the island of Taquile.
- Day 9
The Sun Route · Puno to Cusco
The Pukara lithic museum, the La Raya pass, Raqchi and the temple of Wiracocha, and the Andahuaylillas chapel.
- Day 10
Cusco & the archaeological park
Plaza Mayor, the Cathedral, Qoricancha, Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay.
- Day 11
The Sacred Valley
Pisac and its artisan market, Urubamba, Ollantaytambo and Chinchero.
- Day 12
Machu Picchu
A full day at the citadel, by scenic train, with a guided visit.
- Day 13
Departure from Cusco
A last morning in the Andes before your onward journey.
Along the way
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Designed personally by Patricia
Peruvian-born and based in the UK for nearly 25 years, Patricia designs every itinerary herself and knows the guides, cooks and families along the way in person. You deal directly with her — never a call centre.
Every day here is a starting point — reshaped, in full, around your budget, your style and your palate.
