Our Quest for Peruvian Adventures
12 Day Peru Itinerary
The three of us have been dreaming about this trip for a long time. Everything was well arranged. We just had to be dressed, wait for our ride, and enjoy.
This had been the trip of our dreams...
From Lima and Cusco, to the long-awaited Machu Picchu, it was an awesome vacation. After staying in Lima for one night, we flew to Cusco to begin the adventure. Our guide took us on an exciting hike up to Machu Picchu after we'd acclimated to the altitude. He was really passionate about this destination and so knowledgeable. We learned so much and had fun taking photos of the views.
Delighted by the Sacred Valley...
We stayed for a night in the Sacred Valley at Tierra Viva Valle. It is such a cute hotel! We were pleasantly surprised by the alpacas in the gardens. The restaurant is small but quaint; we had a delicious dinner there.
The reason why this vacation feels effortless...
After descending Machu Picchu, we returned to Cusco and had a great time visiting nearby destinations. The "Rainbow Mountains" at Palcoyo were a memorable sight. We also enjoyed the Andean ritual ceremonies performed on a local tour. Thanks to Anywhere.com, everything was well arranged. We just had to be dressed, wait for our ride, and be ready to enjoy.
Places
| 2 | days | Lima |
| 3 | days | Cusco |
| 1 | day | Urubamba |
| 1 | day | Sacred Valley |
| 1 | day | Aguas Calientes |
| 2 | days | Puno |
Sites
| 3rd | day | Ollantaytambo Fortress |
| 3rd | day | Pisac Market |
| 5th | day | Machu Picchu |
| 10th | day | Lake Titicaca |
| 11th | day | Huaca Pucllana |
| 11th | day | Main Square Lima |
Activities
| 3rd | day | Sacred Valley Excursion |
| 4th | day | Vistadome Train - Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes |
| 9th | day | Tiahuanaco Full-Day Tour |
| 11th | day | City Tour |
Hotels
| 3 | nights | 2W Apartment Diez Canseco |
| 4 | nights | Casa Esmeralda by Ananay Hotels |
| 1 | night | Tierra Viva Valle Sagrado |
| 1 | night | La Cabana Machu Picchu Hotel Boutique |
| 2 | nights | Hacienda Plaza de Armas |
Meals
| Free Breakfast for 6 days |
Transport
| private driver | To 2W Apartment Diez Canseco in Lima |
| flight | Lima to Cusco |
| private driver | To Casa Esmeralda by Ananay Hotels in Cusco |
| private driver | Ollantaytambo to Cusco |
| private driver | To Hacienda Plaza de Armas in Puno |
| flight | Puno to Lima |
Trip Overview
DAY 1
Lima
2W Apartment Diez Canseco
- night 1 of 1
Lima to Lima
10:00 am check-in
1 room
The 2W Apartments are located in Lima, Peru. They are a perfect option for travelers who will be spending an extended amount of time in Lima.
DAY 2
Lima / Cusco
2W Apartment Diez Canseco
Casa Esmeralda by Ananay Hotels
- night 1 of 1
Lima to Lima
Lima to Cusco
Cusco to Cusco
2:00 pm check-in
2 rooms
Casa Esmeralda has 18 rooms near the heart of Cusco’s historic district. This is a boutique hotel with a bright interior designed to feel like a home-away-from-home.
DAY 3
Cusco / Sacred Valley
Casa Esmeralda by Ananay Hotels
Tierra Viva Valle Sagrado
- night 1 of 1
Sacred Valley Excursion
2:00 pm check-in
2 rooms
Tierra Viva Valle Sagrado Urubamba Hotel is located as its name says in Urubamba, the heart of the Sacred Valley, 50 minutes from the center of Cusco and only 10 minutes from Ollantaytambo, the starting ...
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 ...
DAY 4
Sacred Valley / Aguas Calientes
Tierra Viva Valle Sagrado
La Cabana Machu Picchu Hotel Boutique
- night 1 of 1
Vistadome Train - Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes
12:00 pm check-in
2 rooms
La Cabaña Machu Picchu is a convenient home base for exploring Machu Picchu and the small town of Aguas Calientes. Accommodations here are comfortable, and a have a pleasant, rustic aesthetic.
The Vistadome Train is surrounded by windows, providing its passengers with unparalleled views of Peru's Sacred Valley. This train departs from Ollantaytambo and stops in Aguas Calientes, the closest town ...
DAY 5
Aguas Calientes / Cusco
La Cabana Machu Picchu Hotel Boutique
Casa Esmeralda by Ananay Hotels
- night 1 of 3
Escape to Machu Picchu
Vistadome Train - From Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo, Perú
Ollantaytambo to Cusco
2:00 pm check-in
2 rooms
Casa Esmeralda has 18 rooms near the heart of Cusco’s historic district. This is a boutique hotel with a bright interior designed to feel like a home-away-from-home.
Machu Pichu’s vast ruins have a distinctly Inca layout. Scholars have discovered that many of the site’s buildings have astrological significance. With a design inspired by the stars, Machu Picchu has ...
Take the scenic route through Peru on the Vistadome. Peru's stunning landscapes, complimentary refreshments, and onboard entertainment? So much for the train being boring... Rediscover the magic of train ...
DAY 6
Cusco
Casa Esmeralda by Ananay Hotels
- night 2 of 3
Offerings and Andean Ritual Ceremonies
Get closer to Andean traditions with this ceremony in the midst of a beautiful landscape. These religious practices predated the Inca, and have survived for many thousands of years. The ritual culminates ...
DAY 7
Cusco
Casa Esmeralda by Ananay Hotels
- night 3 of 3
Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain 1 Day
This tour allows you to experience beautiful views of the Palccoyo “Rainbow” Mountain. The colorful stripes on the mountain are layers of sediment exposed by erosion. How bright the colors appear depends ...
DAY 8
Cusco / Puno
Casa Esmeralda by Ananay Hotels
Hacienda Plaza de Armas
- night 1 of 2
Cusco to Puno All Inclusive Bus
Cusco to Cusco
Puno to Puno
3:00 pm check-in
2 rooms
Hotel Hacienda Plaza de Armas is located in the heart of Puno. This midrange hotel is simple and central.
On this tour you’ll travel from Cusco to Puno on a comfortable bus and make stops at several interesting sites along the way. The whole tour lasts about nine hours.
DAY 9
Puno
Hacienda Plaza de Armas
- night 2 of 2
Tiahuanaco Full-Day Tour
This tour takes you to some lesser-known sites around Lake Titicaca, before crossing over into Bolivia to see the ancient cultural center of Tiahuanaco. You’ll depart at 7:00 am, and break for lunch once ...
DAY 10
Puno / Lima
Hacienda Plaza de Armas
2W Apartment Diez Canseco
- night 1 of 2
Lake Titicaca Full Day Tour
Puno to Puno
Puno to Lima
Lima to Lima
10:00 am check-in
1 room
The 2W Apartments are located in Lima, Peru. They are a perfect option for travelers who will be spending an extended amount of time in Lima.
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 11
Lima
2W Apartment Diez Canseco
- night 2 of 2
City Tour
This city tour serves up some of Lima’s best attractions and introduces travelers to the city’s pre-colonial, colonial, and modern periods.
DAY 12
Lima
2W Apartment Diez Canseco
Lima to Lima
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