Discovering Peru: Lima, Ica, Cusco and Puno in 10 Days

In the afternoon, you will enjoy a panoramic city tour of the Huaca Pucllana and the historic center, with its imposing palaces and the Plaza de Armas. The walking tour will take you to the catacombs of the Convent of San Francisco, where the remains of thousands of people are found. The tour ends with a view of the Pacific Ocean from Parque del Amor and Larcomar.

Early, we left towards the south. In the city of Pisco, we will board a boat to visit the Ballestas Islands, where you will see sea lions, penguins and birds. Then, in Ica, you will enjoy a wine and pisco tasting at a local winery. The adventure culminates in the Huacachina oasis with an exciting sandboarding and dune buggy session. We will return to Lima at night.

You will arrive at the ancient Inca capital, Cusco, where you will be received and transferred to your hotel to acclimatize. In the afternoon, the tour begins in the historic center, with a visit to the majestic Cusco Cathedral and the sacred Qoricancha, the Temple of the Sun. Then, in a vehicle, we will explore the impressive ruins on the outskirts of the city: the Saqsayhuman fortress, the enigmatic Qenqo, the Puka Pukara fortification and the ceremonial baths of Tambomachay.

Get ready for a day of high adventure and dream landscapes. Early in the morning, we will head towards the start of the hike in Soraypampa. Accompanied by your guide, you will walk for approximately an hour and a half to reach the mystical Humantay Lagoon, a turquoise Andean jewel anchored at the foot of the snow-capped Humantay. After the descent, you will enjoy a well-deserved lunch in Mollepata before returning to Cusco in the afternoon.

Our day starts at 6:30 a.m. to explore the jewels of the Super Sacred Valley, starting with the archaeological center of Chincheros, where you will see a demonstration of traditional weaving. We will continue towards the circular terraces of Moray and the impressive Salineras de Maras, before enjoying a buffet lunch in Urubamba. In the afternoon, we will explore the Ollantaytambo fortress and the archaeological zone of Pisac, known for its terraces and goldsmithing. At the end of the tour, we will return to Cusco.

The most anticipated day has arrived. Our staff will pick you up at your hotel in Cusco to transfer you to the Ollantaytambo train station. From there, you will take a train to Aguas Calientes, and then board the bus to the citadel of Machu Picchu. Your guide will take you on a tour of approximately 3 hours to reveal the secrets of this wonder of the world. At the end, you will take the bus down, the train back to Ollantaytambo, and a vehicle will take us back to Cusco.

An otherworldly experience awaits you. Early in the morning, we will depart Cusco towards the iconic Mountain of Colors (Vinicunca). After breakfast in Cusipata, we will begin a walk of approximately 2 hours. When you reach the top, you will be surprised by a natural landscape of multiple mineral tones. After the visit, we will return to Cusco in the afternoon.

On a trip that is a tour in itself, we will go to Puno. Along the way, we will make stops at the Andahuaylillas Chapel, the Raqchi complex, the La Raya pass and the Pukará Museum. You will enjoy a buffet lunch before arriving in the city of Puno.

We will sail on the legendary Lake Titicaca. Our first stop will be at the fascinating Floating Islands of the Uros, built with reeds. Then, we will continue to the Island of Taquile, famous for its textiles and ancestral traditions, where you will enjoy a typical lunch and have time to explore before returning to Puno.

According to your flight schedule, our staff will pick you up at your hotel in Puno to transfer you to the airport, marking the end of your unforgettable trip through Peru.