Exploring Southern Peru trip

An English-speaking representative will welcome you at Lima International Airport and escort you to Casa Andina Select Miraflores, assisting with luggage and check-in for a smooth arrival.

Begin your Peru travel experience in the vibrant district of Miraflores. Stroll along the scenic coastal parks, savor Peruvian cuisine at nearby restaurants, and ease into the rhythm of the city as you prepare for the adventures ahead.

Uncover Lima’s rich layers of history, beginning at Huaca Huallamarca, an ancient adobe pyramid that predates the Inca. Continue to the Larco Museum, where exceptional pre-Columbian ceramics, textiles, and gold artifacts come to life through expert interpretation.

Stroll through the colonial heart of the city, visiting the Cathedral, the Convent of Santo Domingo, and the Main Square, along with Casa Aliaga, a residence continuously inhabited since the Viceroyalty.

Additional options may include La Casona de San Marcos, the Convent of San Francisco and its catacombs, Huaca Pucllana, or the Museum of the Inquisition.

Enjoy a private transfer from your hotel to the airport for your flight to Cusco. Upon arrival, meet your expert guide and begin the journey to Pisac, with an overview of the day’s activities along the way.

Stop at Awanacancha to see llamas, alpacas, vicuñas, and guanacos while learning about traditional Andean weaving techniques.

Continue to the impressive Pisac ruins, where sweeping terraces and panoramic valley views reveal the sophistication of Inca design. After your guided visit, transfer to your hotel in the Urubamba Valley for a restful evening and gentle acclimatization.

Begin your day with a guided exploration of Ollantaytambo, one of the best places to visit in Peru, where original Inca streets and monumental terraces remain remarkably intact. Discover the storied fortress and its impressive stonework before continuing to Hacienda Huayoccari to enjoy traditional cuisine and cultural performances.

In the afternoon, visit Chinchero to explore Inca terraces and the remains of a royal estate, then browse its vibrant market set against sweeping views of the Cordillera Vilcabamba. Return to your Sacred Valley hotel enriched by a day of history and living tradition.

Meet your guide at Ollantaytambo station and board the Executive Train for a scenic journey to Aguas Calientes, enjoying panoramic views through large windows in comfortable, modern coaches.

Upon arrival, take the bus up to Machu Picchu for an expert-guided tour that reveals the history and architectural brilliance of this Inca sanctuary. In the quieter afternoon hours, explore the citadel at your own pace before returning by bus to your hotel in Aguas Calientes.

Return to Machu Picchu early with your expert guide for a second exploration of the citadel. Choose from several rewarding options: hike to the Inti Punku Sun Gate for dramatic views, climb Huayna Picchu with its striking vantage points, or ascend Machu Picchu Mountain for sweeping panoramas. A gentler alternative follows a narrow Inca path to a historic drawbridge site.

After your visit, descend to Aguas Calientes and board the Executive Train to Ollantaytambo, followed by a scenic transfer of approximately two hours to your hotel in Cusco.

Discover Cusco through a guided cultural experience that brings its layered history to life. Begin at the Plaza de Armas with a visit to the Renaissance Cathedral, then continue to the Inca Sun Temple, Koricancha, where precise stonework reflects the city’s sacred past.

Stroll through the vibrant San Pedro Market to sample local fruits and see the diversity of native potatoes before heading to Sacsayhuaman to admire its monumental stone walls and sweeping views over Cusco.

Continue your Peru itinerary with a scenic journey from Cusco to Lake Titicaca accompanied by an expert guide. Visit the 17th-century church of Andahuaylillas, admire the monumental Inca structures at Raqchi, and pause at La Raya pass to enjoy a box lunch with views of snow-capped peaks.

Along the way, discover Huaro’s historic church and the archaeological site of Pucara before arriving in Puno. Transfer to your hotel overlooking the shimmering waters of Lake Titicaca to conclude the day.

Begin your day on Lake Titicaca with a private transfer to the pier, followed by a scenic boat journey to the Uros floating reed islands and onward to Taquile. Continue to Suasi Island and Suasi Lodge, a tranquil retreat set amid the vast beauty of the lake.

During your stay, choose from guided hikes, kayaking excursions, bird and vicuña watching, spa treatments, or refined dining featuring artisanal pizzas and Andean specialties prepared with fresh local ingredients.

On Suasi Island, a range of guided outdoor experiences invites you to connect with nature. Enjoy scenic walks, canoeing, boating, evening stargazing, and bonfires in a serene lakeside setting.

Paddle a kayak along the shoreline, set out on a panoramic hike, or visit the owner’s Cultural Cabin to learn about the historical, geographical, and cultural significance of Lake Titicaca.

Meals are served in the lodge restaurant, featuring a thoughtful blend of international cuisine and Peruvian specialties.

Depart Suasi Island by boat and return to Puno, enjoying final views across Lake Titicaca. From there, continue by private vehicle toward the Colca Valley, traveling through Juliaca, Santa Lucía, and Imata, with sweeping Andean scenery and highland lagoons such as Lagunillas along the way.

Arrive in the dramatic Colca Canyon region, once highlighted by National Geographic as one of the sources of the Amazon River. Visit traditional villages that reflect centuries of Spanish and Andean heritage before enjoying lunch in Chivay or at your lodge in Yanque.

Spend a relaxed morning at your lodge or choose from a range of enriching experiences. Visit the historic church of Coporaque, hike to the pre-Inca ruins of Uyo Uyo, unwind in the thermal baths of Colca Lodge, or enjoy an optional horseback ride.

After a boxed lunch, continue to the beautifully decorated church of Lari before driving to the Cruz del Condor viewpoint for exceptional views of condors soaring above the canyon.

Conclude in Cabanoconde, a traditional village rooted in Quechua heritage and known for its distinctive embroidered felt hats.

Your guide will meet you at your lodge in Colca Canyon for a scenic journey to Arequipa.

Travel through dramatic highland landscapes framed by snow-capped peaks and striking rock formations, crossing the windswept Pampa de Cañahuas where Andean farms, grazing sheep, and llamas dot the plains.

Discover Arequipa on a guided tour that includes the Yanahuara and Carmen Alto viewpoints with panoramic views of El Misti, the elegant Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral, La Compañía Church, and the Santa Catalina Convent. Visit the Santuarios Andinos Museum and browse colonial streets for fine alpaca garments.

Later, your guide will transfer you to Arequipa Airport for your flight to Lima, where a representative will meet you and escort you to Casa Andina Select Miraflores.

Enjoy a relaxed day in Lima at your own pace. Wander the colorful streets of Barranco, stroll along the cliffside parks of Miraflores, browse local markets, and savor world-class ceviche and inventive Peruvian cuisine.

At the arranged time, your guide will meet you and transfer you to the airport for your international departure, bringing your Southern Peru trip to a seamless close.