Complete Peru Tour 15 Days: Tambopata, Machu Picchu, Titicaca, Colca and Nazca
A 15-day journey exploring Lima, Machu Picchu, Rainbow Mountain, Colca, Lake Titicaca, Nazca, Huacachina, and the Ballestas Islands, from colonial cities to Inca ruins and unique landscapes.
5,020 m above sea level / 16,470 ft
2 to 5 stars
Small Group
Daily departures
TRIP DESCRIPTION
This 15-day tour takes you through Peru’s three regions: the Amazon rainforest, the highlands, and the coast. You’ll start with two nights at a lodge in Tambopata, continue to Cusco, the Sacred Valley, and Machu Picchu, hike to Humantay Lake and Rainbow Mountain, and then travel to Lake Titicaca.
From Puno, you’ll travel to Arequipa to explore Colca Canyon and watch condors in flight. Then you’ll head down to the coast to fly over the Nazca Lines, take a boat trip to the Ballestas Islands, and explore the dunes of Huacachina, before ending your journey in Lima.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Lima and flight to Tambopata
Connect with your flight to Puerto Maldonado and travel by boat along the Madre de Dios River to the lodge. Hiking and nighttime caiman spotting.
Sandoval Lake in Tambopata
Hike through Tambopata National Reserve and take a canoe ride on Sandoval Lake to spot giant otters.
Flight to Cusco and acclimatization
Return to Puerto Maldonado, fly to Cusco, and enjoy a free afternoon to adjust to the altitude.
Cusco City Tour
Free morning and guided tour of Qoricancha, Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay.
Sacred Valley and train to Aguas Calientes
Pisac, buffet lunch in Urubamba, Ollantaytambo, and train to Aguas Calientes.
Machu Picchu and return to Cusco
Guided tour of the citadel and return to Cusco by train and tourist transportation.
Humantay Lake
Hike to the lake at the foot of the snow-capped Salkantay Mountain, with breakfast and lunch in Mollepata.
Rainbow Mountain
Hike to Vinicunca with breakfast and lunch in Cusipata.
Route of the Sun: Cusco to Puno
Tourist bus with stops at Andahuaylillas, Raqchi, La Raya, and Pucara.
Lake Titicaca and overnight bus to Arequipa
Uros and Taquile Islands with lunch, free afternoon in Puno, and overnight sleeper bus to Arequipa.
Colca Canyon: Patapampa and Chivay
Vicuñas in the reserve, Patapampa viewpoint, lunch in Chivay, and hot springs.
Condor Cross and overnight bus to Nazca
Condors in flight, Colca villages, return to Arequipa, and overnight sleeper bus to Nazca.
Nazca Lines and journey to Ica
30-minute scenic flight over the Nazca Lines and afternoon at the Huacachina oasis.
Ballestas Islands, Huacachina, and journey to Lima
Boat trip to the Ballestas Islands, dune buggy ride and sandboarding in the dunes, and bus to Lima.
Free day in Lima and airport transfer
Free time in Miraflores or Barranco and airport transfer for your departure flight.
Complete Peru Tour 15-Day Itinerary: Tambopata, Machu Picchu, Titicaca, Colca and Nazca
DAY 01: LIMA AND FLIGHT TO TAMBOPATA
- You arrive at Jorge Chávez International Airport in Lima and connect with your flight to Puerto Maldonado. At Padre Aldamiz Airport, the Ikam Riverview Lodge team welcomes you.
- You travel by motorboat along the Madre de Dios River to the lodge, where you settle into a cabin overlooking the river.
- In the afternoon, you walk through the forest to see towering trees and medicinal plants, and at night you go out by boat to look for caimans along the riverbank. Lunch and dinner included.
- Accommodation: Ikam Riverview Lodge.
DAY 02: SANDOVAL LAKE IN TAMBOPATA
- You have breakfast early and return by boat to Puerto Maldonado to catch your flight to Cusco.
- We welcome you at Cusco Airport and take you to your hotel. Since the city is located at 3,400 meters above sea level, you have the afternoon free to rest and enjoy coca or muña tea.
- Accommodation: Hotel in Cusco.
DAY 03: FLIGHT TO CUSCO AND ACCLIMATIZATION
- You have breakfast early and return by boat to Puerto Maldonado to catch your flight to Cusco.
- We welcome you at Cusco Airport and take you to your hotel. Since the city is located at 3,400 meters above sea level, you have the afternoon free to rest and enjoy coca or muña tea.
- Accommodation: Hotel in Cusco.
DAY 04: CUSCO CITY TOUR
- After breakfast, you have the morning free to explore Plaza de Armas and its surroundings at your own pace.
- At 1:00 p.m., the guided city tour begins. You visit Qoricancha, the Temple of the Sun that the Spanish converted into a convent, and then head up to Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay. You return around 6:30 p.m.
- Accommodation: Hotel in Cusco.
DAY 05: SACRED VALLEY AND TRAIN TO AGUAS CALIENTES
- After breakfast, you head to the Sacred Valley. The first stop is Pisac, with its agricultural terraces on the mountainside and its handicraft market.
- You enjoy a buffet lunch in Urubamba, and in the afternoon, you explore the Ollantaytambo fortress and the village streets with a guide.
- From Ollantaytambo station, you travel by train to Aguas Calientes and check into your hotel.
- Accommodation: Hotel in Aguas Calientes.
DAY 06: MACHU PICCHU AND RETURN TO CUSCO
- You have breakfast at the hotel and take the Consettur bus up to Machu Picchu.
- With an official guide, you explore the citadel’s buildings, plazas, and viewpoints for 2 to 2.5 hours.
- You return to the town for lunch on your own, and in the afternoon, you travel back by train to Ollantaytambo and by tourist transportation to Cusco.
- Accommodation: Hotel in Cusco.
DAY 07: HUMANTAY LAKE
- We pick you up at 4:30 a.m. and you travel to Mollepata for breakfast. Then you continue to Soraypampa, where the hike begins.
- You hike at your own pace to Humantay Lake, at 4,200 meters above sea level, with its turquoise waters at the foot of the snow-capped Salkantay Mountain.
- You hike back down to Soraypampa, enjoy a buffet lunch in Mollepata, and arrive in Cusco around 5:30 p.m.
- Accommodation: Hotel in Cusco.
DAY 08: RAINBOW MOUNTAIN
- You leave at 4:30 a.m. for Cusipata, where you have breakfast.
- You hike through the Andean highlands to the Vinicunca viewpoint, at 5,020 meters above sea level, with views of the mountain’s colorful stripes and the snow-capped Ausangate Mountain. If needed, you can rent a horse (not included).
- You have lunch in Cusipata and return to Cusco around 5:00 p.m.
- Accommodation: Hotel in Cusco.
DAY 09: ROUTE OF THE SUN, FROM CUSCO TO PUNO
- You receive a packed breakfast, and at 7:00 a.m., you board the guided tourist bus to Puno.
- Along the way, you visit the church of Andahuaylillas and its murals, the Temple of Wiracocha in Raqchi, La Raya Pass (4,335 meters above sea level), and the Pucara Lithic Museum, with a buffet lunch in Sicuani.
- You arrive in Puno (3,800 meters above sea level) around 5:00 p.m., and we transfer you to your hotel.
- Accommodation: Hotel in Puno.
DAY 10: LAKE TITICACA AND OVERNIGHT BUS TO AREQUIPA
- After breakfast, you travel by speedboat to the floating Uros Islands and then to Taquile, where you have lake trout for lunch.
- You return to the port of Puno around 4:30 p.m. and have free time for dinner and a walk around the city.
- At 9:30 p.m., we take you to the bus terminal to board the overnight sleeper bus to Arequipa, which arrives between 5:00 and 5:30 a.m.
- Accommodation: Overnight sleeper bus.
DAY 11: COLCA CANYON, PATAPAMPA AND CHIVAY
- You arrive in Arequipa early in the morning and, after a short rest, depart by tourist transportation for the Colca Valley.
- You cross the Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve, where you can see vicuñas in Pampa de Cañahuas, and pass through the Patapampa viewpoint, at 4,910 meters above sea level, before enjoying a buffet lunch in Chivay.
- In the afternoon, you relax in the thermal pools of La Calera.
- Accommodation: Hotel in Chivay.
DAY 12: CONDOR CROSS AND OVERNIGHT BUS TO NAZCA
- You have breakfast early and head to the Cruz del Condor viewpoint to watch condors flying over the canyon.
- On the way back, you stop in the villages of Maca and Yanque, have lunch in Chivay, and arrive in Arequipa around 5:00 p.m.
- You have free time for dinner in downtown Arequipa, and between 9:00 and 9:30 p.m., you board the overnight sleeper bus to Nazca.
- Accommodation: Overnight sleeper bus.
DAY 13: NAZCA LINES AND JOURNEY TO ICA
- You arrive in Nazca in the morning, and we transfer you to María Reiche Airfield.
- You take a 30-minute scenic flight over the Nazca Lines in a small plane and see figures such as the Monkey, the Hummingbird, the Spider, and the Condor.
- You travel approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes to Ica and spend the afternoon at the Huacachina oasis before heading to your hotel.
- Accommodation: Hotel in Paracas.
DAY 14: BALLESTAS ISLANDS, HUACACHINA AND JOURNEY TO LIMA
- After breakfast, you take a speedboat to the Ballestas Islands, where you see the Candelabra geoglyph and colonies of sea lions.
- You return to Ica to explore the dunes of Huacachina by dune buggy and go sandboarding.
- In the afternoon, you travel by tourist bus to Lima, where we welcome you at the bus terminal and take you to your hotel.
- Accommodation: Hotel in Lima.
DAY 15: FREE DAY IN LIMA AND AIRPORT TRANSFER
- You have breakfast, check out, and leave your luggage in storage at the hotel.
- You have the day free to eat at a ceviche restaurant, walk along the Miraflores boardwalk, or visit the Barranco neighborhood.
- At the scheduled time, we take you by private transfer to Jorge Chávez International Airport. Tupananchiskama, until we meet again.
- End of our services.
INCLUDED - NOT INCLUDED - DETAILS
Included
Accommodation:
- 2 nights at Ikam Riverview Lodge (Tambopata) with full board, included in all rates
- 1 night in Chivay (Colca) with breakfast, included in all rates
- Hotel-inclusive rate: 5 nights in Cusco, 1 in Aguas Calientes, 1 in Puno, 1 in Paracas, and 1 in Lima, with breakfast
- 2 nights on sleeper buses: Puno – Arequipa and Arequipa – Nazca
Guided excursions:
- 3-day, 2-night program in Tambopata with hikes, nighttime caiman spotting, and Sandoval Lake
- Cusco City Tour
- Sacred Valley with buffet lunch
- Machu Picchu with an official guide
- Humantay Lake with breakfast and lunch
- Rainbow Mountain with breakfast and lunch
- Route of the Sun, from Cusco to Puno, with buffet lunch
- Lake Titicaca: Uros and Taquile with lunch
- Colca Canyon, 2 days and 1 night
- Scenic flight over the Nazca Lines (30 minutes)
- Ballestas Islands by speedboat
- Dune buggy ride and sandboarding in Huacachina
Transportation and admission fees:
- Boat transfers in Tambopata
- Tourist train Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo (Vistadome included in the 4-star rate)
- Consettur bus Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes
- Machu Picchu entrance ticket (we recommend booking 2 to 3 months in advance)
- Cusco Tourist Ticket and admission to Qoricancha
- Entrance fees to Humantay Lake, Rainbow Mountain, the Route of the Sun, and Lake Titicaca
- Colca Tourist Ticket and admission to La Calera hot springs
- Nazca airfield fee
- Port fees and life jacket at the Ballestas Islands
- Tourist bus Ica – Lima
Transfers:
- Airport – hotel – airport in Lima, Puerto Maldonado, and Cusco
- Bus terminal – hotel in Puno, Arequipa, Nazca, Ica, and Lima
Meals:
- 12 breakfasts
- 9 lunches
- 2 dinners
Illa Kuntur Travel & Wellness Benefits:
- 24-hour assistance in Spanish and English
- Certified official guides at each destination
- Personalized service throughout the trip
Not Included
- International flights.
- Domestic flights Lima – Puerto Maldonado and Puerto Maldonado – Cusco.
- Meals not specified in the itinerary.
- Horse rental at Humantay and Vinicunca.
- Personal expenses and travel insurance.
- 5% surcharge for card payments.
What to Bring?
- Valid original passport and a copy for flights and entry to Machu Picchu.
- Travel insurance with medical coverage.
- Cash in Peruvian soles for meals, tips, and horse rental during hikes, if needed.
- Insect repellent, long-sleeved clothing, and a flashlight for the rainforest.
- Thermal clothing, a fleece or down jacket, a windbreaker, a hat, and gloves for the highlands.
- Lightweight clothing, a cap, and sunglasses for the coast.
- Comfortable trekking shoes and hiking poles if you use them.
- Swimsuit and a small towel for the La Calera hot springs.
- Sunscreen with SPF 50 or higher and lip balm.
- Small backpack for the lodge, train, and overnight bus rides.
- Reusable water bottle.
- Your personal medications for the entire trip.
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Recommendations for Your Trip
- Trip order: Starting in Tambopata, at a low altitude, allows you to arrive in Cusco well-rested. In addition, Humantay and Vinicunca are scheduled after several days in Cusco and Machu Picchu, when your body is better adapted to the altitude.
- Luggage: For the lodge and the train to Machu Picchu, travel with a lightweight backpack weighing 5 to 8 kg. Your main suitcase will be stored at your hotel in Cusco.
- Clothing for four climates: Lightweight, long-sleeved clothing for the rainforest; layered thermal clothing, a fleece jacket, windbreaker, hat, and gloves for Cusco, Humantay, Vinicunca, and Colca; and lightweight clothing for Nazca, Ica, and Paracas.
- Health in the rainforest: The yellow fever vaccine is recommended for Tambopata; consult your doctor in advance. Bring insect repellent.
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Health recommendations
- If you have heart or respiratory problems, high blood pressure, are pregnant, or have any chronic medical condition, consult your doctor before traveling and inform us when booking. This route includes hikes at 4,200 and 5,020 meters above sea level.
- To prevent altitude sickness, rest on the day you arrive in Cusco, drink plenty of water, avoid strenuous activity, and do not drink alcohol during the first few days.
- Bring your personal medications along with their prescriptions. If you want to take any medication for altitude sickness, consult your doctor beforehand.
- At Humantay and Vinicunca, hike at your own pace and take short breaks. If you experience severe dizziness or shortness of breath, inform your guide immediately.
- If you are prone to motion sickness on small planes, consult your doctor before the Nazca scenic flight and avoid eating a heavy meal before flying.
- Eat light meals in the highlands and drink coca or muña tea to help your body adjust to the altitude.
Travel rules and recommendations
- Always follow your guide’s instructions and respect the designated circuits. Drones and tripods are not allowed at Machu Picchu, and you must carry your entrance ticket and passport.
- In Tambopata, do not feed or touch the animals, and remain quiet at Sandoval Lake to avoid disturbing the otters.
- The Ballestas Islands are a protected area: the tour takes place from the boat, without disembarking.
- On the Uros and Taquile Islands, ask permission before photographing people.
- Keep your belongings in sight, especially at bus terminals and during overnight trips.
- In case of an emergency, contact our team or call the police at 105.
TRAVEL PRICES
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COMPLETE PERU TOUR 15 DAYS Price per person (minimum 2 people) |
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Group Service
Without hotel accommodation in cities |
US$ 2,129.00 |
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Group Service
With ★★ hotel |
US$ 2,459.00 |
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Group Service
With ★★★ hotel |
US$ 2,569.00 |
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Group Service
With ★★★★ hotel and Vistadome train |
US$ 3,139.00 |
Special Rates
- 1 person: Personalized quote
- Groups of 3+ people: Group discount
- Children: Special discount
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