Tailor-made essential Peru trip

Arrive at Lima International Airport, where your personal representative and private driver will welcome you and provide a seamless transfer to your hotel. Upon arrival, receive your tailored itinerary along with insider recommendations to enhance your custom Peru travel experience.

The afternoon is yours to enjoy at your own pace. Savor fresh ceviche in Miraflores, explore the art galleries and colorful streets of Barranco, or simply relax and settle in as you prepare for the journey ahead.

Explore Lima’s Historic Center with visits to Plaza San Martín, Plaza Mayor, the Government Palace, City Hall, the Central Reserve Bank Museum, and the Santo Domingo Convent. Continue to the Larco Museum in Pueblo Libre to admire its renowned pre-Columbian collection, followed by lunch at Café del Museo.

In the evening, enjoy a curated gourmet experience featuring a Pisco Sour lesson by the sea, Amazon-inspired flavors, dinner beside illuminated pre-Incan ruins at Huaca Pucllana, and artisanal Peruvian sorbet in Barranco.

Fly to Cusco and begin your exploration in the Sacred Valley at Awanacancha, where you will see llamas, alpacas, and vicuñas and learn about natural dyeing and traditional weaving from local artisans.

Continue to the vibrant Pisac Market to browse colorful textiles and handicrafts while experiencing local customs. Conclude at the Pablo Seminario ceramic workshop, where pre-Inca-inspired designs come to life, and unique pieces are available in the studio gallery.

Begin with a scenic drive through the Sacred Valley to the Maras Saltpans, where nearly 5,000 terraced pools shimmer in the sun and traditional harvesting methods continue today.

Continue to the circular terraces of Moray, an ingenious Inca agricultural site believed to have created microclimates for crop experimentation.

Conclude at the impressive citadel of Ollantaytambo, exploring its monumental terraces, the Temple of the Sun, and the original streets of this living Inca town. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before returning.

Travel by morning train from Cusco through the Andean highlands into the lush cloud forest, arriving in Aguas Calientes. From there, a short bus ride ascends to Machu Picchu, one of the best places to visit in Peru and a masterpiece of Inca engineering set high above the Urubamba Canyon.

During your guided tour, explore the Main Plaza, the Circular Tower, the Intihuatana Sun Dial, the Royal Quarters, and the Temple of the Three Windows, while learning about the history and symbolism of this extraordinary sanctuary.

Afterward, enjoy a buffet lunch at Tinkuy Restaurant at the Belmond Sanctuary Lodge, featuring Novo Andean and international cuisine just steps from the citadel entrance.

Rise early to witness sunrise over Machu Picchu, when soft morning light reveals the citadel in its most serene and memorable state. Afterward, spend time exploring the town of Machu Picchu and, if you wish, relax in the natural hot springs to soothe tired feet.

Enjoy a guided walk through town, uncovering local stories and scenic viewpoints. Following a final visit to the citadel, travel by train to Ollantaytambo and continue by road to Cusco, reflecting on the remarkable grandeur of this ancient Inca sanctuary.

Discover Cusco, the archaeological capital of South America, where Inca heritage and colonial grandeur meet. Visit Santo Domingo, built atop the sacred Koricancha temple, then take in sweeping views from the San Cristobal viewpoint.

Continue to the monumental fortress of Sacsayhuaman to admire its massive stonework, and explore the tranquil Inca water shrine of Tambomachay.

Conclude with a guided tour of the Cathedral on the Main Plaza, renowned for its impressive colonial architecture and intricate silverwork. The afternoon is free for personalized exploration, shopping, or photography at your own pace.

As part of your thoughtfully designed Peru itinerary, your representative will meet you in the hotel lobby and escort you to Wanchaq Train Station, assisting with check in.

Board the Titicaca Train for one of the country’s most scenic rail journeys, featuring an outdoor observatory car, sweeping Andean landscapes, live music, and traditional dances along the way.

Upon arrival in Puno, a private driver will transfer you to your hotel on the shores of Lake Titicaca, where the tranquil waters set the tone for the next stage of your journey.

Visit Llachon Village on the Capachica Peninsula to connect with local families and experience ancestral customs that continue to shape daily life. Paddle by kayak along the western shore of Lake Titicaca, taking in views of small villages, terraced farms, and sacred hills.

Continue by motorboat to Taquile Island for a traditional lunch and an introduction to its renowned Quechua weaving traditions, archaeological remains, and scenic viewpoints.

Conclude at the Floating Islands of the Uros, where you will learn how communities construct and maintain their unique islands from totora reeds.

Depart Lake Titicaca for a scenic drive toward Colca Canyon, crossing dramatic high-altitude landscapes along the way. Pause at the Lagunillas viewpoint to admire shimmering lagoons, spot Andean flamingos, and observe local trout fishermen at work.

Continue through the Pampa Cañahuas sector of the Aguada Blanca National Reserve, home to roaming vicuñas and alpacas, with distant views of the volcanoes Misti and Chachani rising above Arequipa.

Arrive in Chivay for lunch at a local restaurant. If time and energy permit, enjoy a short walk through town before transferring to your hotel to soak in the canyon’s unique atmosphere.

At dawn, travel to the Cruz del Condor viewpoint to witness Andean condors gliding on morning thermals above the vast Colca Canyon, while taking in its dramatic panoramas.

On the return journey, stop to view the ancient agricultural terraces of the Collaguas culture and visit the traditional villages of Maca and Yanque. Admire the baroque façade of Yanque’s historic church and observe daily life unfolding beneath the imposing Sabancaya volcano.

Back at your lodge, enjoy time at leisure to stroll the grounds or unwind in the soothing waters of the La Calera hot springs for a restorative end to the day.

Transfer to Chivay for a relaxed lunch, pausing en route at scenic viewpoints and traditional villages that offer close-up glimpses of highland life.

Continue across the Pampa Cañahuas plains within the Aguada Blanca National Reserve, where herds of vicuñas roam against a backdrop of sweeping grasslands and dramatic volcanic peaks.

After your exploration of the Colca Valley, journey onward to the elegant city of Arequipa and transfer to your hotel.

Enjoy a morning city tour of Arequipa, beginning at the elegant Main Square and its 19th-century Cathedral, known for its gold and silver treasures.

Visit La Compañía Church, a remarkable Jesuit landmark, before exploring the Santa Catalina Convent, a four-century-old walled complex of colorful patios, narrow lanes, and peaceful cloisters still home to a small community of nuns.

Return to your hotel after the tour. The afternoon is at leisure for independent exploration or relaxation.

At the arranged time, your representative will meet you in the hotel lobby and transfer you to Arequipa Airport, assisting with check-in and departure formalities to ensure a smooth experience.

Receive a warm farewell along with final recommendations before continuing your onward journey, taking with you lasting memories of your personalized travel experience in Peru.