Amazing Peaks and Majestic Ruins
16 Day Peru Itinerary
The service delivered over the 16 days was second to none, every pickup was on time, and all connections made. All hotels selected, for our stay were very good with friendly, helpful staff.
Exploring Peru in depth…
With over two weeks of vacation, we wanted to explore Peru in depth! My partner and I were excited to explore the different terrains and also visit the iconic destination — Machu Picchu. Prior to that, we visited the Sacred Valley. It was a great day out with an extra stop at a wildlife center, a wonderful way to to see several Inca sites and a good precursor to Machu Picchu itself.
Is it worth the hike? Totally!
The 2-day Colca Canyon adventure was a long tour but well worth it. Visiting the highland plateaus of Peru was fantastic. The guides stopped when requested, and included much-needed breaks at cafes. The height of the trip topped 15.7 km (9.8 mi), with stunning views of the volcanoes. Chivay was a really nice little town and worth walking around the market. Our guide took us around explaining the various fruits and vegetables, and the coffee shop on the corner of the square was one of the few places that sold proper Peruvian coffee.
The ocean wildlife amazed us…
The Ballestas Islands was a good excursion to see this archipelago's famous (both in Peru and Ecuador) nesting birds leave the island every morning. We even got to see the Humboldt penguins! During our time at Paracas, we stayed at San Augustin. We had lovely views over the sea and facing the fishing fleet of Paracas. We walked to and from the port easily.
Sites
| 2nd | day | Pachacamac |
| 5th | day | Pisac Market |
| 5th | day | Ollantaytambo Fortress |
| 6th | day | Machu Picchu |
| 9th | day | Lake Titicaca |
| 10th | day | Colca Canyon |
| 14th | day | Paracas National Reserve |
| 15th | day | Ballestas Islands |
Activities
| 2nd | day | The Sacred Citadel of Pachacamac |
| 4th | day | City Tour and Nearby Ruins |
| 9th | day | Lake Titicaca Full Day Tour |
| 10th | day | Adventure in Colca Canyon (2 days/1 night) |
| 14th | day | Paracas National Reserve Tour |
Hotels
Meals
| Free Breakfast for 15 days |
Transport
| flight | Lima to Cusco |
| flight | Arequipa to Lima |
| shuttle | Lima to Paracas |
| private driver | Paracas to Lima |
Trip Overview
DAY 1
Lima
Private Collection Miraflores
- night 1 of 3
3:00 pm check-in
1 room
From a room at the Casa Andina Premium Hotel, you’ll be about a 5-minute walk from Parque Central, one of Miraflores’ most well-known parks. Miraflores is one of Lima’s trendiest districts, and it attracts ...
DAY 2
Lima
Private Collection Miraflores
- night 2 of 3
The Sacred Citadel of Pachacamac
Experience Pachacámac, a complex that was once hailed as an all-important oracle during pre-Columbian times. Tours of Pachacámac include visits to the on-site museum, pyramids, and temples.
DAY 3
Lima
Private Collection Miraflores
- night 3 of 3
DAY 4
Lima / Cusco
Private Collection Miraflores
Sonesta Posada del Inca Cusco
- night 1 of 2
City Tour and Nearby Ruins
Lima to Cusco
1:00 pm check-in
1 room
Sonesta Posada del Inca is located just a few steps away from Cusco’s main square. With first-class lodging and authentic Peruvian hospitality, this hotel offers travelers an excellent choice in the heart ...
Cusco is a modern city coexisting with an ancient and dramatic past. In the ruins surrounding the city, you’ll see the remnants of a complex belief system and highly-sophisticated engineering.
DAY 5
Cusco
Sonesta Posada del Inca Cusco
- night 2 of 2
Sacred Valley Excursion
On this tour you’ll spend a day exploring the great variety of attractions the Sacred Valley of the Inca has to offer. In the marketplace at Pisac you’ll have the opportunity to buy crafts made by Peruvian ...
from 7:45 am - 4:45 pm
Transport included
DAY 6
Cusco / Aguas Calientes
Sonesta Posada del Inca Cusco
Casa Andina Classic Machu Picchu
- night 1 of 1
Escape to Machu Picchu
1:00 pm check-in
1 room
The Casa Andina Classic Machu Picchu hotel is located in Aguas Calientes. This hotel is comfortable and modern and the location gives travelers ideal access to Machu Picchu.
During its lifetime, Machu Picchu saw the rise and the fall of the Inca Empire. Machu Picchu was built in the 15th century, just before the Spanish arrived and took control of the surrounding region. Touring ...
DAY 7
Aguas Calientes / Cusco
Casa Andina Classic Machu Picchu
Sonesta Posada del Inca Cusco
- night 1 of 1
1:00 pm check-in
1 room
Sonesta Posada del Inca is located just a few steps away from Cusco’s main square. With first-class lodging and authentic Peruvian hospitality, this hotel offers travelers an excellent choice in the heart ...
DAY 8
Cusco / Puno
Sonesta Posada del Inca Cusco
Sonesta Posada del Inca Lake Titicaca
- night 1 of 2
Titicaca Deluxe Train - Cusco to Puno
1:00 pm check-in
1 room
Posadas del Inca Lake Titicaca is set just outside Puno. The hotel has large, comfortable rooms and a lovely lakeside setting.
During this full-day tour you’ll ride a luxury train from Cusco to Puno, one of the most spectacular routes in all of Peru. This is one of the highest passenger trains in the world.
DAY 9
Puno
Sonesta Posada del Inca Lake Titicaca
- night 2 of 2
Lake Titicaca Full Day Tour
Lake Titicaca is one of the prides of Peru. During this tour you’ll explore the lake’s floating Uro Islands and encounter an indigenous Quechua-speaking group on Taquile Island.
DAY 10
Puno / Chivay
Sonesta Posada del Inca Lake Titicaca
Casa Andina Colca
- night 1 of 1
Adventure in Colca Canyon (2 days/1 night)
1:00 pm check-in
1 room
Casa Andina Colca is a rustic hotel in Chivay. The rooms are set in cottages that connect to the rest of the hotel via small stone paths.
The Colca Canyon is one of Peru’s most beautiful and dramatic areas. This canyon is twice as deep as the Grand Canyon and is scattered with mountains, rivers, and small villages. During this tour you’ll ...
from 8:00 am - 8:00 am
Transport included
DAY 11
Chivay / Arequipa
Casa Andina Colca
Private Collection Arequipa
- night 1 of 2
1:00 pm check-in
1 room
In Arequipa, you’ll find some of the loveliest colonial architecture in Peru, buildings and facades that have made it through hundreds of years of earthquakes and reconstructions. A room at the Casa Andina ...
DAY 12
Arequipa
Private Collection Arequipa
- night 2 of 2
DAY 13
Arequipa / Lima
Private Collection Arequipa
Private Collection Miraflores
- night 1 of 1
Arequipa to Lima
3:00 pm check-in
1 room
From a room at the Casa Andina Premium Hotel, you’ll be about a 5-minute walk from Parque Central, one of Miraflores’ most well-known parks. Miraflores is one of Lima’s trendiest districts, and it attracts ...
DAY 14
Lima / Paracas
Private Collection Miraflores
San Agustin Paracas
- night 1 of 2
Paracas National Reserve Tour
Lima to Paracas
1:00 pm check-in
1 room
San Agustin Paracas is set right along the bay in Paracas, Peru. The hotel has spacious, modern rooms and a wonderful location.
The Paracas National Reserve is a stunning subtropical coastal desert in Peru. This tour takes you to some of the reserve’s best attractions.
DAY 15
Paracas
San Agustin Paracas
- night 2 of 2
Ballestas Islands Boat Excursion
You have a good chance of seeing sea lions, seals, and all kinds of birds at the Ballestas Islands. This tour brings you close to the islands and provides fantastic opportunities for spotting and photographing ...
DAY 16
Paracas
San Agustin Paracas
Paracas to Lima
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