Peru in 10 Days: The Ultimate Adventure from the Andes to Arequipa

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Discover the magic of Peru in 10 unforgettable days

Embark on a 10-day journey through the heart of Peru, from the majestic Andes to the charming city of Arequipa. Discover the ancient wonders of Machu Picchu, explore the cultural treasures of Cusco, and enjoy the breathtaking landscapes of the Sacred Valley. End your adventure in Arequipa, the “White City,” famous for its colonial architecture and the nearby Colca Canyon, one of the deepest in the world. This experience combines history, culture, and nature in an unforgettable journey.

This awaits you on your next trip

Itinerario

DAY 01: WELCOME TO LIMA AND CITY TOUR IN LIMA

Upon your arrival in Lima, we will be waiting for you at Jorge Chávez Airport with a sign bearing your name to warmly welcome you and transfer you to your hotel. In the afternoon, at 2:00 pm, we will begin the City Tour in Lima, starting with a panoramic view of the Pucllana Pyramid. We will visit the Historic Center, passing by the Plaza Mayor, Government Palace, and Cathedral. We’ll also explore the Central Bank Museum and the San Francisco Catacombs. Finally, we will tour modern Lima, including El Olivar de San Isidro, Miraflores, Larcomar, and the Love Park.

INCLUDES

Welcome and transfer from Lima airport to the hotel
Tour guide
Tourist transportation
Entrance fees
Hotel pick-up

NOT INCLUDED

Snacks

DAY 02: FLIGHT FROM LIMA TO CUSCO AND CITY TOUR IN CUSCO

On the second day, we will transfer you from your hotel to Jorge Chávez Airport 1 hour and 30 minutes before your flight to Cusco. Upon arrival, our staff will greet you at Velasco Astete Airport and take you to your hotel to acclimate. In the afternoon, at 1:00 pm, we’ll begin a guided tour of the Imperial City of Cusco, where you’ll witness the blend of Andean and Spanish cultures. We will visit the Santo Domingo Convent on the Qoricancha, the center of worship to the Sun God, and then explore the archaeological sites of Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puca Pucara, and Tambomachay. We’ll end the day by returning to your hotel in Cusco.

INCLUDES

Transfer from the hotel in Lima to the airport
Welcome and transfer from Cusco airport to the hotel
Tourist transportation
Tour guide
Entrance to Qoricancha
Entrance to archaeological sites (130 soles)

NOT INCLUDED

Snacks

DAY 03: SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS TOUR AND TRAIN TO MACHU PICCHU (AGUAS CALIENTES)

We start the day at 6:30 am when your guide picks you up at your hotel in Cusco in our tourist van. On the way to the Sacred Valley of the Incas, we’ll visit Chinchero, where you’ll see a colonial adobe church built on the foundations of an ancient Inca temple and explore archaeological ruins and terraces attributed to the Inca Tupac Yupanqui.

The next stop is the archaeological site of Moray, also known as “The Incas’ Greenhouse.” We will then visit the salt mines of Maras, ancient pre-Inca salt pans where pink salt is harvested. After about 20 minutes exploring, we’ll continue to Urubamba for lunch. Finally, we’ll reach Ollantaytambo to explore its ruins and the Sun Temple with our guide, with free time to stroll through the town and its artisan market. At 7:00 pm, you’ll take the train to Aguas Calientes, where our staff will be waiting to take you to your hotel.

INCLUDES

Professional guide
Tourist transportation
Buffet lunch
Hotel in Aguas Calientes
Train tickets (Vistadome, one way)
Entrance fees

NOT INCLUDED

Snacks

DAY 04: AGUAS CALIENTES – MACHU PICCHU - CUSCO

This is the day you’ve been waiting for. After breakfast, according to the time on your ticket and in coordination with the guide, you will take the bus from Aguas Calientes up to Machu Picchu (2450 meters above sea level), a 30-minute journey. At the scheduled time, your 2-hour guided tour will begin, visiting sites such as the Main Square, Sun Observatory, Guardian’s House, Temple of the Three Windows, and more. Those who have reserved the Huayna Picchu mountain hike may do so after the tour. This itinerary allows you to enjoy Machu Picchu at a leisurely pace, take photos, and have lunch in Aguas Calientes. In the afternoon, you will take the return train to Ollantaytambo, where our driver will be waiting to take you back to your hotel in Cusco.

INCLUDES

Professional guide
Transportation (round-trip bus)
Breakfast
Train tickets (Expeditions, return)
Entrance to Machu Picchu
Consettur bus tickets (up and down)

NOT INCLUDED

Snacks

DAY 05: ROUTE OF THE SUN

We’ll pick you up from your hotel at 6:20 am to take you to the tourist bus terminal heading to Puno (altitude 3818 m.a.s.l.).

The bus is equipped with restrooms and has a driver, a bilingual guide, and an attendant. We will visit Andahuaylillas Church, known as the Sistine Chapel of South America, and then continue to Raqchi to see the Inca temple of Wiracocha.

Afterward, we’ll enjoy a buffet lunch in Sicuani. We’ll visit La Raya, the highest point of the journey at 4,335 meters, and then go to Pucará to see the Lithic Museum. Finally, we’ll arrive in Puno, where our staff will transfer you to your hotel.

INCLUDES

Tourist transportation
Lunch
Professional guide
Entrance fees

NOT INCLUDED

Breakfast

DAY 06: FULL DAY - PUNO

At 7:00 am, we’ll pick you up at your hotel to transfer you to the port and start the boat tour to the “Uros Islands,” arriving around 7:20 am. These islands are built with totora reeds, and the guide will share information about Lake Titicaca and the Uros culture. We will then visit Taquile Island, famous for its high-quality textiles. You’ll have free time in the main square for shopping, followed by lunch at 12:40 pm. We will depart from Taquile at 2:30 pm, arriving in Puno at 5:30 pm, where we will transfer you to your hotel.

INCLUDES

Ground and aquatic transportation
Lunch
Professional guide
Entrance fees
Transportation from Puno to Arequipa

NOT INCLUDED

Breakfast

DAY 07: FREE MORNING AND CITY TOUR IN AREQUIPA

This day you’ll have the morning free to rest or explore. In the afternoon, we’ll tour the “White City,” including the Santa Catalina Convent, undoubtedly the gem of Arequipa, opened to the public in 1970 after 400 years of seclusion, with countless pieces of colonial art. You will also visit the Plaza de Armas, the cloisters of the Church of the Company of Jesus, and the Cayma and Yanahuara neighborhoods, offering magnificent views of El Misti Volcano. You’ll also visit a traditional colonial house known as the Founder’s Mansion. In the evening, we’ll stay at the hotel.

INCLUDES

Welcome and transfer from Arequipa bus terminal to the hotel
Tour guide
Entrance fees

NOT INCLUDED

Snacks

DAY 08: COLCA CANYON TOUR

Early in the morning, you’ll embark on a 4-hour journey to the Colca Canyon, one of the deepest in the world (3,400 m). On the way, we’ll cross Pampa Cañahuas in the Aguada Blanca National Reserve, where you can see vicuñas and alpacas. We’ll reach the highest point of the route at 4,900 meters, passing through pre-Columbian terraces, the Chucura snow-capped mountain, the Toqra lagoons, and the Andes Viewpoint at Patapampa, with views of Ampato and Hualca-Hualca snow peaks.

We’ll arrive in Chivay, where you’ll have lunch and settle into your hotel. You’re encouraged to rest or, if you feel up for it, explore the surroundings or enjoy the hot springs. Dinner on your own, with an optional folkloric music show in the evening.

INCLUDES

Tourist transportation
Tour guide
Entrance fees
Accommodation in Colca

NOT INCLUDED

Snacks

DAY 09: COLCA CANYON TOUR AND CONDOR’S CROSS, RETURN TO AREQUIPA

Early in the morning, we’ll head to the Condor’s Cross, where you can usually see the world’s largest bird in full flight. On the way back, we’ll visit the villages of Yanque, Coporaque, Achoma, and Maca. It’s a great opportunity to see the lives of these residents, largely unchanged since Inca times. In the afternoon, we’ll return to the White City of Arequipa.

INCLUDES

Tourist transportation
Tour guide
Entrance fees
Breakfast

NOT INCLUDED

Snacks

DAY 10: TRANSFER FROM HOTEL IN AREQUIPA TO THE AIRPORT

After breakfast at the hotel, according to your flight schedule, we will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to Arequipa Airport two hours before your flight, wishing you a Happy Journey.

INCLUDES

Transfer from the hotel to Arequipa airport

PRICE AND INCLUSIONS

Each trip is tailored to your specific needs and desires, so our prices vary depending on the number of people traveling, the desired level of accommodation, and the activities included, among other factors.

PRICE INCLUDES

NOT INCLUDED

ACCOMMODATIONS

We offer you an exclusive selection of our accommodations in Cusco, ensuring that you enjoy the utmost comfort and an unparalleled experience during your stay.