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This 2-week Peru adventure tour is built for active travelers who want to see, hike and explore it all. After the Ballestas Islands, the Nazca Lines and the Colca Canyon, share a day with the Quechua families of Llachón on Lake Titicaca. In the Cusco region, climb to Rainbow Mountain, relax in the Cocalmayo hot springs and walk the scenic Hydroelectric route beside the Urubamba River to reach Machu Picchu. Expect early starts, big landscapes and memorable challenges, with expert guides at every step.
Your 2-week Peru adventure tour at a glance, across the Inca Empire, from the Nazca Lines to Lake Titicaca and Machu Picchu. 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
Ocean in the morning, desert in the afternoon. Leave Lima early for 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. Then trade sea spray for sand at the Huacachina Oasis, a lagoon framed by towering dunes, before continuing to Nazca, land of the mysterious lines.
Day 3
A morning in the sky, an afternoon on the road. Your light aircraft circles the hummingbird, the monkey and the other giant figures of the Nazca Lines, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of archaeology’s greatest unsolved puzzles. Then relax on the scenic journey through desert valleys and along coastal cliffs to Arequipa, Peru’s elegant “White City”.
Day 4
A well-earned pause between the desert and the Andes. Wander the colorful streets of the Santa Catalina Monastery, a city within the city, admire El Misti volcano from the Yanahuara viewpoint, visit the Museo Santuarios Andinos, home of the Inca ice maiden “Juanita”, or simply rest and acclimatize at approx. 2,335 m.
Day 5
Cross the high plateau through the Salinas y Aguada Blanca reserve, where wild vicuñas graze, to the Patapampa viewpoint (approx. 4,900 m), surrounded by volcanoes. Descend into the Colca Valley, where communities still farm the terraces carved by their ancestors, and end the day soaking in natural hot springs as the sun sets over the Andes.
Day 6
Set out early for the Cruz del Cóndor viewpoint, perched above one of the deepest canyons in the world, to watch Andean condors ride the morning thermals. After lunch in Chivay, continue by tourist bus across the altiplano, past high-altitude lagoons and herds of llamas and alpacas, to Puno on the shores of Lake Titicaca.
Day 7
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 8
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 9
From the shores of Titicaca to the capital of the Incas. Cross La Raya Pass at over 4,300 m, where snow-capped peaks rise above herds of llamas and alpacas, then descend into green Andean valleys. Along the way, discover the monoliths of Pucará, the colossal Inca temple of Raqchi and the golden interior of Andahuaylillas, the “Sistine Chapel of the Americas”.
Day 10
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 11
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 12
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 13
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 14
Fly from Cusco to Lima in the morning. Depending on your flight times, enjoy a last walk along the Miraflores malecón or a farewell lunch before your private transfer to the airport for your international flight home. End of services.
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You get 13 nights in your chosen hotel category with breakfast, private transfers, the Ballestas Islands, a Nazca Lines overflight, the Colca Canyon, the Llachón community visit, Lake Titicaca, the Route of the Sun, Rainbow Mountain, the Cocalmayo hot springs, the Hydroelectric walk and a guided tour of Machu Picchu.
Expect active days with early starts, boat trips, a scenic flight over Nazca and hikes to Rainbow Mountain and along the railway to Aguas Calientes (approx. 11 km). Good general fitness is recommended, and the route climbs gradually so your body can adapt to the altitude.
It is a flat, scenic walk of about 11 km along the railway from the Hydroelectric Station to Aguas Calientes, taking around 2.5–3 hours beside the Urubamba River. You only carry a day pack.
April to November is the best time, with dry trails for Rainbow Mountain and the Hydroelectric walk. From December to March, expect rain in the Andes and the cloud forest.
The route climbs step by step: Arequipa (approx. 2,335 m) and the Colca Valley (approx. 3,600 m) come first, then Puno on Lake Titicaca (approx. 3,830 m) and finally Cusco (approx. 3,400 m). Take it easy on arrival at each new altitude, stay hydrated, try a cup of coca tea and keep the first evening light. If you have a medical condition, check with your doctor before you travel.
Your price depends on two things: 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, and you can request a personalized quote at no cost.