Peru: Explore Peru’s Natural and Cultural Treasures in a Single Trip

After an early breakfast at your hotel, we will carry out the transfer to the Lima airport to board the flight to the imperial city of Cusco, the ancient capital of the Inca Empire. Flying over the Andes mountain range is an impressive experience in itself, anticipating the majesty of everything to come.

Upon arriving in Cusco, our team will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel. You will have a short rest to adapt to the altitude, before starting in the afternoon one of the most special tours of this trip: the City Tour of the city of Cusco and its archaeological surroundings.

We will start with the imposing Cusco Cathedral, located in the Plaza de Armas, which houses treasures of colonial and mestizo art. We will continue to the Temple of the Sun or Koricancha, considered the most important spiritual center of the Tahuantinsuyo, where the Inca walls and colonial architecture merge in perfect harmony.

Then, we will head to the outskirts of the city to visit the majestic complex of Sacsayhuamán, with its enormous carved stone blocks that fit with millimetric precision. We will also explore the sites of Qenqo, Pucapucara and Tambomachay, each with its own history and function within the ceremonial and defensive system of the Incas.

After the tour, you will return to your accommodation in a 3-star category hotel in Cusco, where you can relax and enjoy a traditional dinner or rest for the following day.

After enjoying a traditional breakfast at the hotel, we will begin an unforgettable excursion to the heart of the Sacred Valley, where we will discover two jewels of Inca ingenuity: the Maras salt mines and the agricultural laboratory of Moray.

Our first stop will be at Maras, where thousands of white pools stretch like a shiny tapestry over the mountainside. These salt mines, which are still exploited in an artisanal way by local families, show us how the Incas and their descendants knew how to take advantage of natural resources with wisdom. Here you will have time to take unique photographs, acquire artisanal pink salt and admire this landscape that seems to be from another planet.

Then, we will continue to Moray, an impressive archaeological site composed of concentric circular terraces that descend like a crater. This place was used by the Incas as a center of agricultural experimentation, taking advantage of the different microclimates generated by its design to adapt crops to different altitudes. Moray is a testimony to the advanced Andean knowledge in agriculture and ecology.

After the tour, we will return to the city of Cusco, crossing farmland, mountains and typical towns of the valley. You will have the rest of the afternoon free to rest or stroll through the stone streets of this magical city.

Overnight in a 3-star hotel in Cusco.

After an energetic breakfast in Cusco, we will set off for the majestic Sacred Valley of the Incas, a region rich in history, living culture and dazzling nature, which served as one of the main agricultural, spiritual and political centers of the Tahuantinsuyo.

Our first stop will be at the Pisac Archaeological Complex, a set of agricultural terraces, temples and viewpoints that cling to the mountain and offer spectacular views of the valley. This place impresses not only for its Inca architecture, but also for its mysticism and its perfect harmony with nature.

Then, we will visit the Pisac artisan market, famous for its color, its handmade textiles and its local products. Here you will have the opportunity to acquire authentic souvenirs and get to know the work of Andean artisans up close.

We will continue to Urubamba, where we will enjoy a delicious buffet lunch with local ingredients and typical dishes of the region. Afterwards, we will head to the imposing Ollantaytambo complex, a ceremonial and military fortress that stands out for its terraces, canals and monumental staircases built in stone, as well as for its remarkable urban planning.

At the end of the guided visit, you will have the afternoon free in the charming town of Ollantaytambo, one of the few that preserves its original Inca layout. We recommend exploring places such as the Qosqo Ayllu neighborhood, the archaeological site of Qelloracay, the terraces and viewpoints of Pinkuylluna, or simply relaxing in the main square, surrounded by living history and tradition.

Overnight in Ollantaytambo in a 3-star category hotel, ideal to rest before your encounter with Machu Picchu.

Today you will experience one of the most anticipated and exciting moments of the trip: the visit to the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, recognized as one of the seven wonders of the modern world and a World Heritage Site.

After breakfast at the hotel, we will head to the train station in Ollantaytambo. During the approximately two-hour journey, the train will take you through spectacular Andean and jungle landscapes, accompanied by the Urubamba River, until reaching Machu Picchu Pueblo (Aguas Calientes).

From there, we will board a tourist bus that will lead us along a mountain route until reaching the sanctuary of Machu Picchu, nestled among imposing peaks and covered by a blanket of mystical clouds.

Accompanied by an expert guide, you will explore this amazing ceremonial, agricultural and astronomical center built by the Incas. You will get to know the main enclosures such as the Temple of the Sun, the Intihuatana, the Sacred Plaza and the terraces that reveal the advanced knowledge of engineering and spirituality of this ancient civilization. You will have time to take unforgettable photographs, contemplate the landscape and connect with the special energy of the place.

After the tour, we will descend again by bus to Machu Picchu Pueblo, where you can have lunch or a coffee while you wait for the return train to Ollantaytambo. From there, we will carry out the private transfer back to the city of Cusco.

Overnight in a 3-star hotel in Cusco, ideal to rest after this day full of emotions, history and nature.

Very early, around 4:30 a.m., we will begin this full-day adventure to one of the most amazing natural treasures of the Andes: the Humantay Lagoon.

After a transfer of approximately two and a half hours, we will arrive at the town of Mollepata, where we will stop to enjoy a typical breakfast in the middle of the rural landscape of the Cusco highlands. We will continue the ascent to Soraypampa, the starting point of our hike.

From there we will begin a 2-kilometer hike (approx. 1h 30m to 2h), ascending along trails surrounded by nature until reaching 4,200 m.a.s.l., where the Humantay Lagoon awaits us, with intense turquoise waters and framed by imposing glaciers such as the Salkantay snow peak.

You will have free time to enjoy the landscape, take photographs, breathe pure air and connect with the majesty of this place sacred to the Incas. It is a perfect moment for reflection, admiration and to live an experience of full connection with nature.

After this special moment, we will descend again toward Soraypampa and then return to Mollepata, where a well-deserved buffet lunch awaits us. In the afternoon, we will begin the return trip to Cusco, arriving at approximately 5:30 p.m.

Overnight in a 3-star hotel in the city of Cusco, with a tired body but a soul renewed by this experience in the mountains.

After a delicious breakfast in Cusco, we will begin our trip to the south of the country on one of the most scenic and enriching routes in Peru: the Ruta del Sol, an overland journey full of history, imposing landscapes and cultural legacy.

Our first stop will be at the famous Chapel of Andahuaylillas, known as the "Sistine Chapel of America" for its impressive mural art and its baroque details dating from the 17th century. Its interior is a jewel of fusion between colonial faith and the Andean worldview.

Then we will visit the Raqchi Archaeological Complex, an ancient religious and administrative center dedicated to the god Wiracocha. Here you will admire colossal walls, terraces and circular deposits that show the magnitude of Inca construction knowledge.

Later, we will enjoy a buffet lunch at a restaurant along the route, ideal to relax while we contemplate the Andean landscapes. Continuing the trip, we will make a stop at the La Raya Pass, the highest point of the journey (4,335 m.a.s.l.), from where you get spectacular views of the snow peaks and the highland plains. It is the natural boundary between Cusco and Puno.

Our last visit will be to the Pukara Lithic Museum, which houses pre-Inca sculptures and pieces of the Pukara culture, one of the oldest civilizations of the Peruvian highlands. This site will allow us to learn more about the cultural roots of the region.

At dusk we will arrive at the city of Puno, on the shores of the mystical Lake Titicaca, where we will settle into a 3- to 4-star hotel, ideal to rest and prepare for the lake experience of the following day.

After breakfast at your hotel in Puno, we will begin a unique day navigating the waters of Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world and one of the most sacred places in the Andes. The tour begins with pickup at your hotel and transfer to the port, where we will embark toward two islands with ancient cultures: Uros and Taquile.

Our first stop will be the Floating Islands of the Uros, a set of artificial islands built entirely with totora reed, where their inhabitants still preserve ancestral ways of life. You will be able to learn about their construction, artisanal fishing, customs and how they coexist harmoniously with nature. This experience is ideal for taking incredible photos and connecting with a community unique in the world.

We continue the journey until reaching the island of Taquile, a jewel of the highlands declared Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO thanks to its textiles and living traditions. Here, in addition to meeting its kind inhabitants, you will enjoy a traditional lunch with views of the lake and participate in a moment of cultural exchange with one of the communities that best preserves its Andean identity.

In the afternoon, we will return by boat to Puno, where you will have free time to tour the city center, visit its artisan market or simply rest.

Overnight in a 3- to 4-star hotel in Puno, in the warmth of the highlands and with the satisfaction of having lived an authentic and enriching day.

After a journey full of culture, landscapes and unique memories, today the time comes to depart. At the previously coordinated time, our team will accompany you on the transfer from your hotel in Puno to the Juliaca airport, located approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes away.

During the journey, you will be able to contemplate the landscapes of the Andean highlands one last time, taking with you not only souvenirs, but unforgettable memories: the imposing Machu Picchu, the colors of the Humantay lagoon, the warmth of the Andean towns and the magic of Lake Titicaca.

With your heart full of experiences and your soul renewed, we conclude this wonderful tour through the natural and cultural treasures of Peru.