Senior-Friendly Journey — Relaxed Pace, Expert Care
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This 15-day Peru tour for seniors combines the country’s great sights with a comfortable pace, quality hotels and expert care. Start on the coast in Paracas and the Ballestas Islands, fly over the Nazca Lines, and travel through Arequipa and the Colca Canyon to Lake Titicaca and Cusco. Then hike the classic 4-day Inca Trail, past cloud forest and remote Inca ruins, to arrive at Machu Picchu through the Sun Gate at sunrise. Rest time is built into the route, and 24/7 assistance means help is always close.
A quick day-by-day overview of your 15-day Peru tour for seniors from the Pacific coast to the Inca Trail 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
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.
Day 3
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.
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. Spend the afternoon in Nazca and, in the evening, board a premium overnight bus with fully reclining seats for the journey to Arequipa.
Day 5
Arrive in Arequipa in the early morning and transfer to your hotel to rest. Later, discover the White City at your own pace: wander the colorful streets of the Santa Catalina Monastery, admire El Misti volcano from the Yanahuara viewpoint, or enjoy a traditional lunch in one of Arequipa’s famous picanterías.
Day 6
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 7
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 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 transfer takes you through the Sacred Valley to Km 82 (Piscacucho), where your Inca Trail begins. Cross the Urubamba River and follow the trail through gentle valleys and small Andean hamlets, past the Inca site of Llactapata, to your first campsite at Wayllabamba (approx. 12 km, 5–6 hours).
Day 11
The most challenging day of the trek. Climb steadily through cloud forest and high grasslands to Warmiwañusca, Dead Woman’s Pass (approx. 4,215 m), the highest point of the Inca Trail, with sweeping views of the valleys behind you. Then descend into the Pacaymayo valley to your campsite (approx. 12 km, 6–7 hours).
Day 12
Many travelers’ favorite day. Cross a second pass and follow original Inca stone paths through cloud forest full of orchids, visiting the remarkable sites of Runkurakay, Sayacmarca and Phuyupatamarca. End the day near Wiñay Wayna, a beautiful terraced complex overlooking the Urubamba River (approx. 16 km, 7–8 hours).
Day 13
Wake before dawn for the final stretch to Inti Punku, the Sun Gate, where Machu Picchu appears below you in the first light of the day. Descend into the citadel for a guided tour of its temples, plazas and terraces. Then take the bus down to Aguas Calientes and board the panoramic train back to Cusco for a well-deserved rest.
Day 14
A free day to rest after the trek and enjoy Cusco at your own pace. Sip a locally grown coffee in a colonial courtyard, wander the artisans’ quarter of San Blas, visit the Cathedral or the Koricancha, or treat yourself to a massage before a farewell dinner overlooking the Plaza de Armas.
Day 15
Transfer to Cusco airport for your morning flight to Lima, where you connect with your international flight home. End of services.
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It includes 10 hotel nights in your chosen category, 1 night on a premium overnight bus and 3 nights camping on the Inca Trail, plus private transfers, the Ballestas Islands, a Nazca Lines overflight, the Colca Canyon, Lake Titicaca, the Route of the Sun, the classic 4-day Inca Trail with permit, guide and porters, and a guided tour of Machu Picchu.
Yes. Private transfers, panoramic trains and guided visits keep each day comfortable. The 4-day Inca Trail is demanding. If you prefer, we can replace it with the panoramic train, a hotel night in Aguas Calientes and a guided tour of Machu Picchu.
Yes. Inca Trail permits are limited each day and can only be booked through a licensed operator with your passport details. They often sell out months in advance, especially from May to September, so we recommend booking as early as possible.
The dry season, from April to October, offers the best trail conditions. The Inca Trail closes every February for maintenance.
You spend more than a week at increasing altitudes, in Arequipa, the Colca Valley, Puno and Cusco, before starting the Inca Trail. This gradual ascent gives your body time to acclimatize. Drink plenty of water and consult your doctor before travel if you have a medical condition.
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.