Inca heritage tour in Peru

Arrive at Lima International Airport, where your local representative and private driver will welcome you and provide a smooth transfer to your hotel. Upon arrival, your personalized itinerary will be reviewed and any questions answered to ensure a confident start to your journey.

The remainder of the day is yours to explore Lima at your own pace. Discover elegant colonial architecture, vibrant neighborhoods, and the rich Peruvian cuisine that introduces your Peru travel experience with authentic flavors.

Begin a panoramic tour of Lima’s Colonial Center, visiting the Main Square, Government Palace, Cathedral, Archbishop’s Palace, and the Municipality of Lima. Explore the Convent of San Francisco, known for its elegant cloisters and atmospheric catacombs.

Continue with views of Huaca Pucllana and enjoy a sweeping panorama of the Pacific Ocean along the beaches of Miraflores.

In the late afternoon, travel from Lima to Paracas by comfortable public bus, with all transfers arranged for the next stage of your Peru trip.

After breakfast, transfer to the Paracas pier and board a boat for a wildlife cruise around the Ballestas Islands, one of the best places to visit in Peru for marine life encounters. Along the way, admire the giant Candelabra geoglyph etched into the coastal hillside as your local guide shares the legends and history behind it.

Get close to Humboldt penguins, sea lions, gulls, and pelicans for unforgettable wildlife moments. Later, continue your journey with included transfers by public bus from Paracas to Nasca, ensuring a smooth continuation of your itinerary.

An early pickup from your hotel brings you to the Ica or Nasca airfield for a scenic small plane flight over the mysterious Nazca Lines. The flight lasts approximately 30 minutes from Nasca or about one hour from Ica, offering breathtaking views of the immense zoomorphic and geometric figures etched into the desert.

After the overflight, continue your journey by public bus from Nasca to Arequipa.

Enjoy a morning at leisure to explore Arequipa at your own pace and create authentic local experiences in one of the best places to visit in Peru.

In the afternoon, embark on a half-day city tour beginning at the Carmen Alto viewpoint for panoramic views of volcanic landscapes and agricultural terraces. Continue to Yanahuara, known for its Andalusian-style church and elegant sillar stone arches.

Conclude with visits to the Monastery of Santa Catalina, the Cathedral, and La Compañía de Jesús, discovering the distinctive ashlar architecture that gives Arequipa its nickname, the White City.

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before departing on a scenic drive from Arequipa toward the Colca Valley, with impressive views of the snow-capped Chachani volcano.

Stop at Pampa Cañahuas, a protected vicuña reserve often called the gateway to Colca, and continue to the Mollepunco caves for a glimpse of ancient rock art. Pause at the Volcanoes viewpoint to take in sweeping highland panoramas.

Arrive in Chivay for hotel check-in and an afternoon at leisure. Relax, visit the nearby hot springs, or explore the local market at your own pace.

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before an early departure to the Cross of the Condor viewpoint. Here, witness the majestic flight of the Andean condor above one of the deepest canyons in the world, a truly unforgettable spectacle.

Along the way, pass through the charming villages of Maca and Yanque, where traditional life continues amid dramatic highland scenery. After the visit, enjoy free time for lunch before continuing your journey onward to Puno.

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before transferring to the pier for a scenic boat ride across Lake Titicaca, a memorable highlight of any Peru itinerary. Visit the handcrafted floating reed islands of Uros, where you will meet local families and learn about Totora reed weaving, fishing traditions, folklore, and vibrant textiles.

Continue to Taquile Island for a guided walk with residents who proudly preserve ancestral customs. Savor a traditional lunch while taking in sweeping views across the highest navigable lake in the world.

Travel by comfortable tourist bus from Puno to Cusco, enjoying curated stops along the way. Visit the Pucará Museum, pause at La Raya, the highest point of the route, and explore the impressive Raqchi archaeological complex dedicated to the god Wiracocha. In Sicuani, enjoy a buffet lunch featuring regional flavors.

Before reaching Cusco, admire the beautifully decorated church of Andahuaylillas, often called the Sistine Chapel of South America. Upon arrival, our team will meet you and transfer you to your hotel.

Enjoy a relaxed morning in Cusco with time to unwind or explore the local markets at your own pace.

Later, set out to discover the city’s colonial heart, beginning at the Main Square. Visit the Temple of the Sun, known as Qoricancha, and the Cathedral of Cusco, home to an impressive collection of colonial paintings and sculptures.

Continue to the monumental fortress of Sacsayhuaman, then explore the ceremonial chambers of Q’enqo, the strategic outpost of Puca Pucara, and the sacred water springs of Tambomachay, associated with ritual and fertility.

Today, journey through the Sacred Valley, beginning in Pisac, where you will explore its vibrant handicraft market, stroll along narrow cobbled streets, and meet local artisans.

Continue through the scenic Urubamba Valley, pausing for a buffet lunch before visiting Ollantaytambo, a remarkable living Inca town known for its ancient irrigation canals, impressive terraces, and the monumental Real Casa del Sol.

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before boarding a scenic train to Aguas Calientes, followed by a short bus ride up to the Archaeological Center of Machu Picchu.

Discover the citadel on a guided tour through its temples, plazas, terraces, and stone houses, all set amid extraordinary biodiversity and dramatic mountain scenery. Learn how nearby monuments and sacred spaces connect to the broader complex within the protected National Reserve.

After the visit, enjoy lunch in Aguas Calientes before returning to Cusco.

After breakfast, your private transfer will take you to Cusco Airport in accordance with your flight schedule.

As your journey comes to an end, depart with lasting memories of ancient wonders, meaningful encounters with Andean culture, and the comfort of seamless logistics thoughtfully designed for your tailor-made Peru trip by local experts.