Peru Tours 12 days: Lima, Cusco, Machu Picchu, Puno and Lake Titicaca
From Lima, Ica-Paracas to Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca: the best of southern Peru.
5,037 m / 16,565 ft
2 to 5 stars
Small group
Daily departures
DESCRIPTION OF THE TRIP
Experience an essential 12-day journey through southern Peru: Lima, the Paracas Reserve, and the Huacachina Oasis; the colonial charm of Arequipa and the majesty of the Colca Canyon; Cusco and the Sacred Valley with an unforgettable visit to Machu Picchu; and the highlands of Puno with Lake Titicaca, Uros, and Taquile. A well-balanced itinerary combining heritage, stunning landscapes, and authentic local experiences.
PROGRAM SUMMARY
Arrival in Lima / Transfer and Overnight in Lima
Reception at the airport and transfer to the hotel in Miraflores. Free time to stroll around or rest after the trip. Overnight in Lima.
Paracas (Ballestas Islands) / Ica / Huacachina / Buggies and Sandboarding / Return to Lima
Boat tour to the Ballestas Islands to observe marine wildlife. Visit the Huacachina Oasis with an adventure in buggies and sandboarding. Evening return to Lima.
Flight Lima – Arequipa / Sillar Route
Flight to Arequipa and transfer to the hotel. Tour through the sillar quarries and volcanic landscapes. Overnight in Arequipa.
Arequipa / Colca Valley / Chivay / La Calera Hot Springs
Departure to the Colca Valley with views of volcanoes and Andean wildlife. Arrival in Chivay and visit to the La Calera hot springs. Dinner with a folkloric show.
Cruz del Cóndor / Colca Villages / Return to Arequipa
Observation of the majestic flight of the Andean condor. Visit traditional villages in the valley. Afternoon return to Arequipa.
Flight Arequipa – Cusco / Acclimatization
Transfer to the airport and flight to Cusco. Free time to rest and acclimate to the altitude. Light walk around the Main Square.
Sacred Valley (Pisac / Urubamba / Ollantaytambo) / Train to Aguas Calientes
Visit to the Pisac market and ruins. Buffet lunch in Urubamba and tour of Ollantaytambo. Tourist train to Aguas Calientes.
Machu Picchu / Return to Cusco
Bus ride up to Machu Picchu and guided tour of 2.5 hours. Free time to explore and take photos. Return by train and transfer to Cusco.
Rainbow Mountain or Humantay Lagoon (choice) / Cusco
Full-day excursion to one of the most stunning landscapes. Trek to Rainbow Mountain or hike to Humantay Lagoon. Afternoon return to Cusco.
Route of the Sun Cusco – Puno / Andahuaylillas / Raqchi / La Raya / Pukara
Tourist bus with cultural and scenic stops along the way. Visits to Andahuaylillas, Raqchi, La Raya, and the Pukara Museum. Buffet lunch in Sicuani included.
Lake Titicaca / Uros / Taquile / Puno
Boat tour on Lake Titicaca. Visit the floating islands of the Uros and Taquile Island. Afternoon return to Puno.
Transfer Puno / Juliaca Airport / Flight to Lima / End
Transfer from the hotel to Juliaca Airport. Return flight to Lima. End of services.
Tour to Peru in 12 days Itinerary
DAY 01: Arrival in Lima + Transfer to the hotel
- Pickup at Lima International Airport
- Private transfer to your hotel in Miraflores
- Check-in and free time to rest
- Optional stroll along the Miraflores Boardwalk, Love Park, and views of the Pacific Ocean
Accommodation: Hotel in Lima
DAY 02: Paracas + Ballestas Islands + Ica + Huacachina Oasis
- Pickup at Lima International Airport
- Private transfer to your hotel in Miraflores
- Check-in and free time to rest
- Optional walk along the Miraflores Boardwalk, Love Park, and views of the Pacific Ocean
Accommodation: Hotel in Lima
DAY 03: Lima + Flight to Arequipa + Sillar Route + Arequipa
- Breakfast at the hotel in Lima
- Transfer to the airport for your flight to Arequipa
- Arrival in Arequipa and airport reception
- Transfer to the Añashuayco and Culebrillas sillar quarries
- Tour of the Sillar Route: quarries, rock formations and extraction process
- Observation of pre-Inca petroglyphs carved into the rocks
- Panoramic views of Misti, Chachani and Pichu Pichu volcanoes
- Transfer to your hotel in downtown Arequipa for check-in
- Free afternoon to explore the city on your own
Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: Hotel in Arequipa
DAY 04: Colca Valley – Chivay + Hot Springs
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Early departure to Colca Valley
- Stops at natural viewpoints to observe high Andean wildlife: vicuñas, alpacas and llamas
- Volcanic and mountainous landscapes of the Andes Mountains
- Arrival in Chivay and transfer to the hotel
- Visit to La Calera hot springs
- Traditional dinner with live folklore show
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Accommodations: Hotel in Chivay
DAY 05: Cruz del Cóndor + Colca Villages – Arequipa
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Early departure to Cruz del Condor
- Observation of the Andean condor flight
- Free time to appreciate the canyon landscape and take photographs
- Tour through valley towns such as Maca and Yanque (colonial churches and plazas)
- Stops at natural viewpoints to observe pre-Inca terraces
- Return to Arequipa in the afternoon and transfer to the hotel
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch Accommodations: Hotel in Arequipa
DAY 06: Flight Arequipa – Cusco + Acclimatization
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Transfer to Arequipa airport and flight to Cusco
- Airport reception and transfer to the hotel in the historic center
- Coca tea tasting for acclimatization
- Free afternoon to rest or take a light walk around the Plaza de Armas
- Opportunity to explore streets like Hatun Rumiyoc and visit art galleries and craft shops
Meals: Breakfast Accommodations: Hotel in Cusco
DAY 07: Sacred Valley: Cusco + Pisac + Urubamba + Ollantaytambo + Tourist Train + Aguas Calientes
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Transfer to Arequipa airport and flight to Cusco
- Airport reception and transfer to the hotel in the historic center
- Coca tea tasting for acclimatization
- Free afternoon to rest or take a light walk around Plaza de Armas
- Opportunity to explore streets like Hatun Rumiyoc and visit art galleries and craft shops
Meals: Breakfast Accommodations: Hotel in Cusco
DAY 08: Aguas Calientes + Eco-friendly bus + Machu Picchu + Tourist train + Cusco
- Early breakfast at the hotel
- Eco-friendly bus ascending to the citadel of Machu Picchu
- Guided tour through main sectors: Main Plaza, Temple of the Sun, Sacred Rock, agricultural areas and terraces
- Additional free time to explore and take photographs
- (Optional: entrance to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain, with prior reservation)
- Return by bus to Aguas Calientes
- Tourist train to Ollantaytambo and private transportation transfer to Cusco
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodations: Hotel in Cusco
DAY 09: Cusco + Humantay Lake or Rainbow Mountain + Cusco
Choose between two natural destinations:
Option 1 – Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca, 17,060 ft)
- Early departure towards the Vilcanota mountain range
- Approximately 1 hour 30 minute hike to the main viewpoint
- View of the multicolored mountain formed by mineral sedimentation
- Landscape complemented with snow-capped peaks and high Andean surroundings
Option 2 – Humantay Lake (13,780 ft)
- Journey to Soraypampa
- Uphill hike of approximately 1 hour 30 minutes
- Arrival at Humantay Lake with turquoise waters, located at the foot of the snow-capped mountain
- Free time for photographs and to enjoy the place
Both excursions include:
- Light breakfast included
- Lunch en route included
- Return to Cusco in the afternoon
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Accommodations: Hotel in Cusco
DAY 10: Route of the Sun: Cusco + Andahuaylillas + Raqchi + La Raya + Pukara + Puno
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Departure by tourist bus to Puno along the Route of the Sun
- First stop in Andahuaylillas, known as the “Sistine Chapel of America” for its baroque murals
- Continue to Raqchi with the Temple of Wiracocha
- Stop in Sicuani for buffet lunch
- Pass through La Raya pass (14,222 ft), natural border between Cusco and Puno
- Last visit in Pukara (ceramics and archaeological museum)
- Arrival in Puno in the afternoon and transfer to the hotel
Meals: Breakfast and Buffet Lunch
Accommodations: Hotel in Puno
DAY 11: Lake Titicaca + Uros + Taquile
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Transfer to Puno port and boat boarding
- First stop at the Uros floating islands, built with totora reeds
- Learn about their customs, community lifestyle and handcrafted boats
- Continue to Taquile Island, recognized by UNESCO for its ancestral textile art
- Light walk along trails with panoramic views of the lake and Andean mountain range
- Traditional lunch prepared with local products
- Return by boat to Puno and transfer to the hotel
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch Accommodations: Hotel in Puno
DAY 12: Puno – Juliaca Airport + Lima
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Transfer from your hotel in Puno to Juliaca airport
- Return flight to Lima
- Arrival assistance and connection with international flight (according to schedule)
- End of services
Meals: Breakfast
INCLUDES – NOT INCLUDED – DETAILS
Includes
- 2 nights in a Lima Hotel
- 2 nights in an Arequipa Hotel
- 1 night in a Chivay Hotel
- 3 nights in a Cusco Hotel
- 1 night in an Aguas Calientes Hotel
- 2 nights in a Puno Hotel
- Entrance to Machu Picchu (We recommend booking 2 to 3 months in advance).
- Airport–hotel–airport transfers (all cities)
- Tourist transportation for all tours
- Domestic flights: Lima – Arequipa / Arequipa – Cusco / Juliaca – Lima
- Tourist train to/from Machu Picchu + eco-friendly bus
- Entrance tickets to all attractions included in the itinerary
- Boat ride on Lake Titicaca
- Ballestas Islands + Huacachina
- Sillar Route
- 2-day Colca Canyon Tour
- Sacred Valley Tour
- Visit to Machu Picchu / Private Service
- Hike to Rainbow Mountain or Humantay Lake
- Route of the Sun: Cusco – Puno
- Lake Titicaca: Uros + Taquile
- 10 Breakfasts included.
- 06 Lunches included.
- 01 Dinner included.
- Professional guides for all activities
- Bilingual service available upon prior request
- Personalized concierge assistance throughout your trip
- 2 noches en Hotel de Lima
- 2 noches en Hotel de Arequipa
- 1 noche en Hotel de Chivay
- 3 noches en Hotel de Cusco
- 1 noche en Hotel de Aguas Calientes
- 2 noches en Hotel de Puno.
- Entrada a Machu Picchu (Se recomienda reservas con 2 a 3 meses de antelación).
- Traslados aeropuerto –hotel – aeropuerto (todas las ciudades)
- Transporte turístico en todos los tours
- Vuelos internos: Lima – Arequipa / Arequipa – Cusco / Juliaca – Lima
- Tren turístico a/desde Machu Picchu + bus ecológico
- Entradas a todos los atractivos visitados según itinerario
- Lancha en Lago Titicaca.
- Islas Ballestas + Huacachina
- Ruta del Sillar
- Tour al Cañón de Colca en 2 dias
- Excursión al Valle Sagrado
- Visita a Machu Picchu / Servicio Privado
- Caminata a la Montaña de Colores o Laguna Humantay
- Ruta del Sol Cusco – Puno
- Lago Titicaca: Uros + Taquile.
- 10 Almuerzos incluidos.
- 06 Almuerzos incluidos.
- 01 Cena Incluida.
- Guías profesionales en todas las actividades
- Servicio bilingüe bajo solicitud previa
- Conserjería personalizada para acompañarte en cada paso del viaje
Not Included
- Air tickets from the country of origin to Peru.
- Lunches and dinners in Lima, Cusco, Aguas Calientes, Arequipa, Puno, and Colca.
- Entrance to the hot springs in Colca (optional).
- Tips for guides and drivers.
- Extra expenses at hotels (laundry, phone calls, minibar, etc.).
- Travel insurance.
- Reed boat ride on the Uros Islands.
- Hike to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain (advance reservation required).
What to bring?
- Personal documents: Valid passport or ID (required for all mentioned tours).
- Hat or cap and sunglasses: To protect yourself from sun exposure.
- Small backpack: To carry water, snacks, sunscreen, and lip balm with UV protection—essential at high altitude— along with your personal items during excursions.
- Cash in soles: For purchases in local communities, tips, or souvenirs.
About trains to Machu Picchu
PeruRail’s most economical tourist service. It offers comfortable seats, large windows, and an atmosphere inspired by Inca culture, ideal for travelers seeking a practical option.
Service with panoramic windows on walls and ceiling, allowing you to fully appreciate the landscape. Includes complimentary snacks and drinks, sometimes with dance shows and fashion parades.
An exclusive and sophisticated train that adds an **observatory car** with balcony and live show to the Vistadome panoramic experience. Offers unparalleled views.
Inca Rail’s most economical tourist service. Offers a simple and authentic journey with comfortable seats and attentive service, celebrating the pleasure of discovery.
Features taller and wider panoramic windows. Includes an open-air observatory car and onboard entertainment system, ideal for 360-degree views.
A luxury service offering maximum comfort and exclusivity. Enjoy spacious seating, live music, and a connection with authentic Peruvian cultural expressions.
Recommendations for your trip
Health Recommendations
- Inform the agency and your doctor if you have heart or respiratory problems, high blood pressure, are pregnant, or have any other chronic condition before doing demanding activities or those at high altitude.
- It is recommended to prevent altitude sickness by following the agency’s guidelines (prior acclimatization, good hydration, avoiding intense physical effort and alcohol consumption during the first days).
- Bring enough personal medication for the entire trip (regular treatments and, if necessary, a medical prescription).
- Some destinations may have sudden climate changes between day and night; we recommend bringing light clothing for the daytime and warm layers for early morning and nighttime.
- Avoid heavy meals and drink coca or muña tea to help your body adapt.
Travel Rules and Recommendations
- Respect local regulations and always follow the guide’s instructions and the established routes for the safety of the whole group.
- During the trip, we recommend always keeping your belongings in sight and avoiding showing large amounts of money or high-value items.
- In any risky or emergency situation, contact our team immediately or the local emergency numbers at your destination.
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The itinerary Lima, Nazca, Ica, Paracas, Colca, Lake Titicaca, Machu Picchu takes place all year round and starts on the day of your choice.
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