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This 13-day Peru adventure tour is made for travelers who want to hike, sail and explore every corner of the route. After the Ballestas Islands and the Nazca Lines, fly to Cusco and climb to Rainbow Mountain. Cross the Andes to the Cocalmayo hot springs, walk the Hydroelectric route along the Urubamba River to Machu Picchu, then follow the Route of the Sun to Lake Titicaca to share a day with the Quechua families of Llachón. Expect early starts, wild landscapes and real challenges, always with expert local guides.
Your 13-day Peru adventure tour at a glance, from the Nazca Lines and Cusco to Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca. Tap any day to see the details.
Every day of your trip, with where you'll spend the night.
Day 1
Your private driver welcomes you in the arrivals hall and escorts you along the coast to your hotel in Miraflores. The rest of the day is yours: stroll the clifftop malecón, watch paragliders drift over the Pacific and enjoy a first taste of the cuisine that has made Lima one of the great food capitals of the world.
Day 2
In the morning, your private guide leads you through Lima’s UNESCO-listed historic center: the Plaza Mayor, the Cathedral and the San Francisco Monastery, whose baroque cloisters and underground catacombs hold centuries of history. The afternoon is at leisure to explore Miraflores and bohemian Barranco or enjoy lunch at one of the acclaimed restaurants that have made Lima a world capital of gastronomy.
Day 3
Leave Lima early for the bay of Paracas and sail to the Ballestas Islands, the “Peruvian Galápagos”, passing the giant Candelabra geoglyph to see sea lions, Humboldt penguins and thousands of seabirds. Continue inland to the Huacachina Oasis, a palm-fringed lagoon surrounded by towering dunes, where a dune buggy ride at sunset ends the day in style.
Day 4
Take off on a light aircraft over the desert to see the hummingbird, the monkey and the other giant figures of the Nazca Lines, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of archaeology’s greatest mysteries. Then relax on a comfortable bus journey back to Lima along the Pacific coast, arriving in the evening at your hotel in Miraflores.
Day 5
Fly over the Andes to Cusco (approx. 3,400 m) and rest at your hotel. In the afternoon, set out at a gentle pace with your private guide to discover the Cathedral and the Koricancha, the Inca Temple of the Sun, followed by the zigzag walls of Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay above the city.
Day 6
An early departure takes you to the trailhead of Vinicunca, the Rainbow Mountain. Walk at your own pace through the high Andes as the colors of the land intensify with every step. At the viewpoint, more than 5,000 m above sea level, bands of red, gold and turquoise stretch across the mountainside. Horses are available for part of the way.
Day 7
Cross the Abra Málaga pass (approx. 4,300 m), where snow-capped peaks give way to cloud forest, and descend into the warm valley of Santa Teresa (approx. 5–6 hours). In the afternoon, relax in the Cocalmayo Hot Springs, natural thermal pools surrounded by lush green mountains.
Day 8
From the Hydroelectric Station, walk about 11 km (approx. 2.5–3 hours) along the railway beside the roaring Urubamba River, surrounded by jungle and waterfalls. Keep looking up: the terraces of Machu Picchu appear high above the trail before you reach Aguas Calientes, the town at the foot of the citadel.
Day 9
Take an early bus up to Machu Picchu and discover the Inca citadel with your private guide: the Main Plaza, the Temple of the Sun and the Intihuatana stone, set between towering green peaks above the Urubamba River. After the tour, return to Aguas Calientes and board the panoramic train back to Cusco.
Day 10
From the capital of the Incas to the shores of Lake Titicaca. Visit the golden interior of Andahuaylillas, the “Sistine Chapel of the Americas”, and the colossal Inca temple of Raqchi, then climb to La Raya Pass at over 4,300 m, where snow-capped peaks rise above herds of llamas and alpacas. After a stop at the Pucará museum, descend across the altiplano to Puno.
Day 11
Travel along the shores of Lake Titicaca to the Capachica Peninsula and the Quechua community of Llachón, where families still farm terraces above the lake and welcome visitors into their daily life. Share a traditional lunch, learn about local weaving and farming, and visit the Mummies Museum, which reveals the ancient burial customs of the altiplano. Return to Puno in the late afternoon.
Day 12
Set sail on Lake Titicaca, the world’s highest navigable lake. First stop: the Uros Floating Islands, woven entirely from totora reeds by families who still live on them today. Continue to Taquile Island, whose textile art is recognized by UNESCO and where the men are master knitters, for a walk along its stone paths and a lunch of fresh lake trout with views of the Bolivian Andes.
Day 13
Transfer from Puno to Juliaca airport for your morning flight to Lima, where you connect with your international flight home. End of services.
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It includes 12 nights in your chosen hotel category with breakfast, private transfers, guided tours of Lima and Cusco, the Ballestas Islands, a Nazca Lines overflight, Rainbow Mountain, the Cocalmayo hot springs, the Hydroelectric walk, Machu Picchu, the Route of the Sun, the Llachón community and Lake Titicaca.
Plan for active days with early starts and the Rainbow Mountain hike and an 11 km walk along the Hydroelectric route to Machu Picchu. A good general fitness level is enough, and every hike can be adjusted to your pace.
It is a flat walk of about 11 km along the railway beside the Urubamba River, taking approx. 2.5–3 hours, with jungle scenery and first glimpses of Machu Picchu’s terraces. You carry only a day pack.
April to November is ideal, with dry trails for Rainbow Mountain and the Hydroelectric walk and clear skies on Lake Titicaca.
You fly directly from Lima to Cusco (approx. 3,400 m), so the first day is planned at a gentle pace. Rainbow Mountain reaches more than 5,000 m: if you prefer more time to acclimatize, we can move it later in the trip or replace it with a relaxed day in the Sacred Valley. Drink plenty of water, avoid heavy meals on arrival and ask your doctor before you travel if you have a medical condition.
Rates depend on the hotel category (Essential 2★, Comfort 3★, Superior 4★ or Deluxe 5★) and the number of travelers. The Rates tab shows the current price per person in a double or twin room.