The Great Peru Getaway: Dunes to Beach

Dune buggies, a flight over Nazca, Rainbow Mountain, Machu Picchu and beach days in Máncora: one epic getaway with your crew.

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Trip Map

Route map of the 22-day tour: Lima, Paracas, Nazca, Arequipa, Colca, Puno, Cusco, Machu Picchu, Tumbes and Máncora

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Itinerary Summary

A quick day-by-day overview of your 22-day journey from the Nazca Lines and the Andes to Machu Picchu and the beaches of Máncora. Tap any day to see the details.

  1. Day 1Welcome to Lima: Your Peruvian Adventure BeginsLima
  2. Day 2Discover Lima: Colonial Charm & Modern FlavorsLima
  3. Day 3Sail the Ballestas Islands & Escape to the Huacachina OasisNazca
  4. Day 4Soar Over the Nazca Lines & Journey to ArequipaArequipa
  5. Day 5Arequipa Uncovered: Free Day to Explore at Your Own PaceArequipa
  6. Day 6Journey Through the Majestic Colca ValleyColca Valley
  7. Day 7Colca Canyon & the Flight of the CondorColca Valley
  8. Day 8Scenic Overland Crossing: Colca Valley to PunoPuno
  9. Day 9Lake Titicaca: Boat Trip & Island DiscoveryPuno
  10. Day 10Route of the Sun: Puno to CuscoCusco
  11. Day 11Cusco at Your Leisure: Discover the Imperial CityCusco
  12. Day 12Cusco Revealed: City Tour & Archaeological WondersCusco
  13. Day 13Rainbow Mountain Trek: A Colorful AdventureCusco
  14. Day 14Cusco at Your Leisure: Markets, Cafés & CultureCusco
  15. Day 15Panoramic Train to Machu Picchu: A Journey Through TimeAguas Calientes
  16. Day 16Machu Picchu Revealed: Guided Discovery & Panoramic Train to CuscoCusco
  17. Day 17Flight from Cusco to Lima & Time at Your LeisureLima
  18. Day 18Flight to Tumbes & Scenic Transfer to MáncoraMáncora
  19. Day 19Máncora Beach: Sun, Sand & Pacific BlissMáncora
  20. Day 20Máncora Beach: A Full Day to Unwind & ExploreMáncora
  21. Day 21Flight Back to Lima from TumbesLima
  22. Day 22International 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
Plaza Mayor and Cathedral in Lima's historic center Day 2

Discover Lima: Colonial Charm & Modern Flavors

Two cities in one day. With your private guide, walk through Lima’s UNESCO-listed historic center, from the grand Plaza Mayor and its Cathedral to the San Francisco Monastery, where centuries-old bones rest in silent geometry in the catacombs below. Then trade carved balconies for clifftop views as the tour ends in Miraflores, the city’s vibrant face on the Pacific.

Overnight in Lima
Humboldt penguins on the Ballestas Islands Day 3

Sail the Ballestas Islands & Escape to the Huacachina Oasis

Ocean in the morning, desert in the afternoon. Travel south to 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.

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

Soar Over the Nazca Lines & Journey to Arequipa

A morning in the sky, an afternoon on the road. Your light aircraft circles the giant figures of the Nazca desert, 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
Colorful streets of the Santa Catalina Monastery in Arequipa Day 5

Arequipa Uncovered: Free Day to Explore at Your Own Pace

A well-earned pause between the desert and the Andes. Wander the blue, red and ochre streets of the Santa Catalina Monastery, a city within the city, admire the volcanoes from the Yanahuara viewpoint, browse the San Camilo Market or simply rest and acclimatize before the Colca Valley.

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, 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.

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

Colca Canyon & the Flight of the Condor

Wake up early, because the condors don’t wait. Follow the edge of the Colca Canyon, framed by pre-Inca terraces, to the famous Cruz del Cóndor, where these majestic birds, with wingspans of up to three meters, soar over the abyss. On the way back, visit the colonial churches and villages of Maca and Yanque.

Overnight in Colca Valley
Town of Chivay in the Colca Valley Day 8

Scenic Overland Crossing: Colca Valley to Puno

Leave Chivay behind for 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, the folkloric capital of Peru, on the shores of Lake Titicaca.

Overnight in Puno
Taquile Island men knitting traditional textiles Day 9

Lake Titicaca: Boat Trip & Island Discovery

Set sail on the world’s highest navigable lake, 3,800 m above sea level. Visit the Uros Floating Islands, woven entirely from totora reeds, then continue to Taquile Island, whose textile art is recognized by UNESCO and where the men are master knitters. Enjoy a lunch of fresh lake trout with views of the Bolivian Andes.

Overnight in Puno
Snow-capped peaks at La Raya Pass on the Route of the Sun Day 10

Route of the Sun: 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 walls of Raqchi and the golden interior of Andahuaylillas.

Overnight in Cusco
Colonial courtyard café in Cusco Day 11

Cusco at Your Leisure: Discover the Imperial City

A day to slow down and let the altitude settle in. Explore Cusco at your own rhythm: sip a coca tea in a hidden courtyard, visit one of the city’s museums, or simply sit in the Plaza de Armas and watch daily life unfold between Inca walls and colonial balconies.

Overnight in Cusco
Cusco Cathedral on the Plaza de Armas Day 12

Cusco Revealed: City Tour & Archaeological Wonders

Stone by stone, Cusco reveals its secrets. Your private guide leads you from the Cathedral and the golden past of the Koricancha to the impressive zigzag walls of Sacsayhuamán, overlooking the red rooftops of the city. Continue to Qenqo, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay, three sacred sites that tell the story of Inca worship, defense and water engineering.

Overnight in Cusco
Colorful stripes of Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca) Day 13

Rainbow Mountain Trek: A Colorful Adventure

A challenge for the legs, a gift for the eyes. Walk at your own pace through the Andean puna as the colors of the land intensify with every step. At the viewpoint, more than 5,000 m above sea level, the Rainbow Mountain unfolds in bands of red, gold and turquoise. Horses are available for those who prefer to ride part of the way.

Overnight in Cusco
Red rooftops and churches of Cusco Day 14

Cusco at Your Leisure: Markets, Cafés & Culture

Today the ancient capital of the Incas is yours to discover. Wander the cobbled lanes of San Blas, the artisans’ quarter, find the Twelve-Angled Stone on Hatun Rumiyoc Street, or browse the colorful stalls of the San Pedro Market. In the evening, enjoy dinner overlooking the Plaza de Armas as the city lights up.

Overnight in Cusco
Panoramic Vistadome train through the Sacred Valley Day 15

Panoramic Train to Machu Picchu: A Journey Through Time

Board a panoramic train through the Sacred Valley, following the Urubamba River as the landscape turns from Andean fields to cloud forest. 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 16

Machu Picchu Revealed: Guided Discovery & Panoramic Train to Cusco

Take an early bus up to Machu Picchu and discover the Inca citadel with your private guide: its temples, terraces and the Intihuatana stone, set between towering green peaks. 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
Miraflores cliffs over the Pacific Ocean in Lima Day 17

Flight from Cusco to Lima & Time at Your Leisure

Fly from Cusco to Lima and transfer to your hotel in Miraflores. The rest of the day is free: walk the clifftop malecón, browse the boutiques of Larcomar or enjoy dinner at one of the city’s celebrated restaurants.

Flight to Lima Overnight in Lima
City of Tumbes on Peru's northern coast Day 18

Flight to Tumbes & Scenic Transfer to Máncora

Fly north to Tumbes, near the border with Ecuador, where the desert meets mangroves and warm Pacific waters. A private transfer takes you south along the coast to Máncora (approx. 2 hours), Peru’s favorite beach town, where your seaside hotel awaits.

Flight to Tumbes Overnight in Máncora
Golden sands and turquoise waters of Máncora beach Day 19

Máncora Beach: Sun, Sand & Pacific Bliss

Wake up to the sound of the waves. Máncora enjoys sunshine almost all year round, warm water and long golden beaches. Spend the day relaxing by the sea, try a surf lesson, or enjoy fresh ceviche and grilled fish at a beachfront restaurant as the sun sets over the Pacific.

Beach day Overnight in Máncora
Beach and coastline of the Tumbes region Day 20

Máncora Beach: A Full Day to Unwind & Explore

Another free day by the ocean. Relax at your hotel, explore the quieter beaches of Las Pocitas and Vichayito, or join an optional boat trip to swim with sea turtles or watch humpback whales during the season (approx. July to October).

Beach day Overnight in Máncora
Sunset over the beach at Máncora Day 21

Flight Back to Lima from Tumbes

Enjoy a last morning on the beach before your private transfer to Tumbes airport for the flight back to Lima. Your driver meets you and takes you to your hotel for a final night in the capital.

Flight to Lima Overnight in Lima
Jorge Chávez International Airport in Lima Day 22

International Flight Home

Enjoy a final morning in Lima: visit the Larco Museum and its pre-Columbian treasures or stroll through bohemian Barranco. At the agreed time, a private transfer takes you to the airport for your international flight home. End of services.

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
  • 21 nights in hotels of your chosen category, with daily breakfast
  • Private guided Lima city tour: historic center, San Francisco Monastery catacombs & Miraflores
  • Ballestas Islands boat trip and visit to 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
  • Private guided Cusco city tour: Cathedral, Koricancha, Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puca Pucara & Tambomachay
  • Full-day Rainbow Mountain excursion
  • Round-trip panoramic train to Machu Picchu
  • Machu Picchu entrance ticket, private guided tour and round-trip shuttle bus
  • Private transfers Tumbes airport – Máncora – Tumbes airport
  • All entrance fees for the visits listed in the itinerary
  • 24/7 assistance during your trip

Not Included

  • International flights
  • Domestic flights Cusco – Lima and Lima – Tumbes – Lima (quoted separately)
  • Travel insurance
  • Meals not specified in the itinerary
  • Activities and entrance fees on free days and in Máncora
  • Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain tickets
  • Horse rental at Rainbow Mountain
  • Tips and personal expenses
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