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The Counterpoints of Peru is a 13-day Peru trip itinerary built on contrasts: the ocean capital of Lima and the volcanic White City of Arequipa, the depths of the Colca Canyon and the heights of Lake Titicaca, the colonial streets of Cusco and the Inca stones of Machu Picchu. A flight to Arequipa skips the long coastal road and gives you a gentle first step into the Andes, so by the time you reach Cusco — with a free day to explore and the hike to Rainbow Mountain — you are fully acclimatized.
The Counterpoints of Peru at a glance: 13 days from Lima and Arequipa 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 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 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
A short flight takes you south to Arequipa, the elegant “White City” built of volcanic sillar stone beneath El Misti. At approx. 2,335 m, it is the perfect first step to adjust to the altitude. Spend a relaxed afternoon around the Plaza de Armas, visit the colorful Santa Catalina Monastery and enjoy dinner at one of Arequipa’s traditional picanterías.
Day 4
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 5
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.
Day 6
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.
Day 7
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 8
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 9
A free day in the former Inca capital. Wander the Plaza de Armas and the Cathedral, the twelve-angled stone of Hatunrumiyoc and the artisan workshops of San Blas, browse the San Pedro market, or visit the Inca Museum and the Museum of Pre-Columbian Art at your own pace.
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
Travel through the Sacred Valley of the Incas with your guide: the terraces and handicraft market of Pisac, lunch beside the Urubamba River and the Inca town and fortress of Ollantaytambo. In the afternoon, board the panoramic train at Ollantaytambo station and follow the river into the cloud forest to Aguas Calientes, at the foot of Machu Picchu.
Day 12
Take an early bus up to Machu Picchu and discover the Inca citadel with your 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 13
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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Both. It is a ready-made Peru vacation package with every hotel, transfer, guide, train and excursion already planned, but it runs as a custom trip: you choose the date, the hotel category and the number of travelers, and we can adjust any day. Departures are daily, all year.
The flight from Lima to Arequipa (approx. 1.5 hours) replaces a long journey along the coast and lands you at approx. 2,335 m, a perfect first step into the Andes before the Colca Canyon and Lake Titicaca.
12 nights with breakfast, airport transfers, the Lima city tour, the 2-day Colca tour, the Lake Titicaca islands, the Route of the Sun bus, Rainbow Mountain, the Sacred Valley, the panoramic train and Machu Picchu with guide.
Explore the Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral and the Koricancha, the artisan quarter of San Blas and the San Pedro market at your own pace, or ask us to add a cooking class, a city tour or a visit to the Inca Museum.
It is a moderate hike above 5,000 m, but it comes on day 10, after a week at altitude, so you will be acclimatized. Horses are available for part of the way.
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.
Yes. Departures are daily, all year, and every day of this 10-day itinerary can be adapted: add nights, upgrade hotels, switch to a luxury train to Machu Picchu or add Huayna Picchu. Just tell us in the request form.
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 for the current price per person, based on double or twin accommodation. Domestic flights are quoted separately so you can choose airline and schedule.