15-Day Luxury Peru Tour: The Definitive Odyssey

From the Pacific coast and the Nazca Lines to the Colca Canyon, Lake Titicaca, Rainbow Mountain and Machu Picchu: Peru’s icons in 15 private days.

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15 Days in Peru: The Definitive Luxury Itinerary

This 15-day luxury Peru tour brings together the country’s most iconic sights in one seamless, private journey. Begin on the Pacific coast in Paracas and the Ballestas Islands, fly over the mysterious Nazca Lines, and discover Arequipa and the Colca Canyon before reaching Lake Titicaca. In Cusco, climb to the painted peaks of Rainbow Mountain, explore the Sacred Valley and Ollantaytambo, and ride a panoramic train to Machu Picchu, with expert local guides and handpicked hotels throughout.

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Itinerary Summary

A quick day-by-day overview of your 15-day luxury journey from the Pacific coast to Rainbow Mountain and Machu Picchu. Tap any day to see the details.

  1. Day 1Welcome to Lima: Your Peruvian Adventure BeginsLima
  2. Day 2Coastal Escape: Lima to ParacasParacas
  3. Day 3Set Sail to the Ballestas Islands & Retreat to the Huacachina OasisHuacachina
  4. Day 4Soar Over the Nazca Lines & Journey to the White CityArequipa
  5. Day 5Arequipa at Your Leisure: Explore the White CityArequipa
  6. Day 6Journey Through the Majestic Colca ValleyColca Valley
  7. Day 7Witness the Flight of the Condor at Colca CanyonColca Valley
  8. Day 8Scenic Overland Journey to Puno CityPuno
  9. Day 9Lake Titicaca: Boat Trip & Island DiscoveryPuno
  10. Day 10Route of the Sun: A Scenic Journey from Puno to CuscoCusco
  11. Day 11Rainbow Mountain Expedition: A Journey to Vinicunca’s Painted PeaksCusco
  12. Day 12Explore the Sacred Valley & Ollantaytambothe Sacred Valley
  13. Day 13Ride the Panoramic Train to Machu Picchu: A Voyage Through Inca LandsAguas Calientes
  14. Day 14Machu Picchu Revealed: Guided DiscoveryCusco
  15. Day 15Morning Flight to Lima & International Flight HomeDeparture
In Detail

Detailed Itinerary

Every day of your trip, with where you'll spend the night.

Lima coastline and city skyline Day 1

Welcome to Lima: Your Peruvian Adventure Begins

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.

Overnight in Lima
Desert cliffs and ocean in the Paracas National Reserve Day 2

Coastal Escape: Lima to Paracas

Leave the capital behind and travel south along the Pacific coast to the bay of Paracas (approx. 3.5 hours). In the afternoon, explore the Paracas National Reserve, where ochre desert cliffs and red-sand beaches meet the ocean, home to sea lions, flamingos and countless seabirds. Settle into your seaside hotel for a relaxed evening by the bay.

Overnight in Paracas
Humboldt penguins on the Ballestas Islands, Paracas Day 3

Set Sail to the Ballestas Islands & Retreat to the Huacachina Oasis

Board a morning boat to the Ballestas Islands, the “Peruvian Galápagos”, passing the giant Candelabra geoglyph to see sea lions, Humboldt penguins and thousands of seabirds. Then drive inland to the Huacachina Oasis, a palm-fringed lagoon surrounded by some of the tallest sand dunes in South America, where a dune buggy ride at sunset is the perfect way to end the day.

Overnight in Huacachina
Nazca Lines seen from a light aircraft Day 4

Soar Over the Nazca Lines & Journey to the White City

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”.

Overnight in Arequipa
Arequipa Plaza de Armas with El Misti volcano Day 5

Arequipa at Your Leisure: Explore the White City

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.

Overnight in Arequipa
Agricultural terraces of the Colca Valley Day 6

Journey Through the Majestic Colca Valley

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.

Overnight in Colca Valley
Andean condor flying over the Colca Canyon at Cruz del Cóndor Day 7

Witness the Flight of the Condor at Colca Canyon

Wake up early, because the condors don’t wait. Follow the edge of the Colca Canyon, one of the deepest in the world, to the Cruz del Cóndor viewpoint, where Andean condors with wingspans of up to three meters ride the morning thermals. On the way back, visit the colonial churches and villages of Maca and Yanque.

Overnight in Colca Valley
High Andean lagoon on the road from Colca to Puno Day 8

Scenic Overland Journey to Puno City

A spectacular journey of approximately 300 km across the altiplano. Admire volcanic peaks, high-altitude lagoons and herds of llamas and alpacas grazing on the puna, before arriving in Puno (approx. 3,830 m), the folkloric capital of Peru, on the shores of Lake Titicaca.

Overnight in Puno
Taquile Island men knitting traditional textiles on Lake Titicaca Day 9

Lake Titicaca: Boat Trip & Island Discovery

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.

Overnight in Puno
Temple of Wiracocha walls at Raqchi on the Route of the Sun Day 10

Route of the Sun: A Scenic Journey from Puno to Cusco

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”.

Overnight in Cusco
Colorful stripes of Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca) Day 11

Rainbow Mountain Expedition: A Journey to Vinicunca’s Painted Peaks

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.

Hike to Rainbow Mountain Overnight in Cusco
Inca stone streets of Ollantaytambo in the Sacred Valley Day 12

Explore the Sacred Valley & Ollantaytambo

Descend into the fertile Sacred Valley of the Incas with your private guide, following the Urubamba River past patchwork fields and Andean villages. Visit the colorful market and terraces of Pisac, enjoy lunch surrounded by mountains, and end the day in Ollantaytambo, a living Inca town whose stone streets and water channels are still in use today, beneath its imposing temple fortress.

Overnight in the Sacred Valley
Observatory car of a panoramic train to Machu Picchu Day 13

Ride the Panoramic Train to Machu Picchu: A Voyage Through Inca Lands

Board a panoramic train in Ollantaytambo and follow the Urubamba River as the landscape turns from Andean fields to cloud forest, with glass ceilings framing the snow-capped peaks. Arrive in Aguas Calientes, at the foot of Machu Picchu, and spend a relaxed afternoon in this mountain town.

Panoramic train Overnight in Aguas Calientes
Guided tour of the Machu Picchu citadel Day 14

Machu Picchu Revealed: Guided Discovery

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.

Good to Know

  • Duration: the guided tour lasts approx. 2–2.5 hours.
  • Bus: the shuttle between Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu takes approx. 25 minutes each way.
  • Tickets & circuits: entry tickets are sold for a specific time slot and circuit, and the route inside the citadel depends on the circuit booked. Re-entry is not permitted.
  • Passport: you must carry the original passport used to book your ticket.
  • Huayna Picchu & Machu Picchu Mountain: these hikes require a separate ticket and must be booked in advance.
  • What to bring: sunscreen, a hat, insect repellent, a rain jacket and water. Large backpacks, walking sticks without rubber tips, and food are not allowed inside the site.
Panoramic train Overnight in Cusco
Jorge Chávez International Airport in Lima Day 15

Morning Flight to Lima & International Flight Home

Transfer to Cusco airport for your morning flight to Lima, where you connect with your international flight home. End of services.

Flight to Lima Transfer to the airport · End of services
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What's Included

A transparent breakdown of what's covered in your package and what isn't.

Included

  • Private arrival and departure transfers
  • 14 nights in hotels of your chosen category, with daily breakfast
  • Private transfer Lima – Paracas and guided visit to the Paracas National Reserve
  • Ballestas Islands boat trip and dune buggy ride at the Huacachina Oasis
  • Nazca Lines overflight and journey to Arequipa
  • 2-day Colca Valley tour with Cruz del Cóndor and transfer to Puno
  • Full-day Lake Titicaca tour: Uros & Taquile Islands with lunch
  • Route of the Sun journey Puno – Cusco with guided stops
  • Full-day Rainbow Mountain excursion
  • Private guided Sacred Valley tour: Pisac & Ollantaytambo
  • Panoramic train Ollantaytambo – Machu Picchu and return to Cusco
  • Machu Picchu entrance ticket, private guided tour and round-trip shuttle bus
  • All entrance fees for the visits listed in the itinerary
  • 24/7 assistance during your trip

Not Included

  • Domestic flight Cusco – Lima (quoted separately)
  • International flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Meals not specified in the itinerary
  • Activities and entrance fees on free days
  • Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain tickets
  • Tips and personal expenses
  • Horse rental at Rainbow Mountain
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15-Day Luxury Peru Tour: Frequently Asked Questions

What does this 15-day luxury Peru itinerary include?

It covers Lima, Paracas and the Ballestas Islands, the Huacachina Oasis, a flight over the Nazca Lines, Arequipa, the Colca Canyon, Lake Titicaca, the Route of the Sun, Rainbow Mountain, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu, with 14 nights in your chosen hotel category, private transfers, guided tours, entrance fees and panoramic trains.

When is the best time to take this tour?

The dry season, from April to November, offers clear skies in the Andes and the best views of Rainbow Mountain and Machu Picchu. The tour runs all year; from December to March you can expect afternoon rain in the highlands, while the coast is sunny and warm.

Is the Rainbow Mountain hike difficult?

It is a moderate but high-altitude hike of approx. 1.5–2 hours each way, reaching more than 5,000 m. It comes after several days at altitude, which helps you acclimatize, and horses can be rented for part of the way.

How does the itinerary help with altitude?

Altitude is introduced gradually: Arequipa (approx. 2,335 m) and the Colca Valley (approx. 3,600 m) prepare your body before Puno (approx. 3,830 m) and Cusco (approx. 3,400 m). Drink plenty of water, avoid heavy meals on arrival, try coca tea and take the first afternoon at each new altitude slowly. Consult your doctor before travel if you have a medical condition.

Can I customize this private tour?

Yes. This is a private journey with your own guides and transfers, and departures are available every day of the year. We can add nights, change hotel categories, upgrade trains or include extra experiences; just tell us in the request form.

How much does the 15-day luxury Peru tour cost?

The price depends on the hotel category you choose (Essential 2★, Comfort 3★, Superior 4★ or Deluxe 5★) and on the number of travelers. Open the Rates tab to see the current price per person, based on double or twin accommodation.

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