On arrival at Jorge Chávez International Airport in Lima, our staff will welcome you and transfer you to your selected hotel. During your arrival assistance, we will provide information about the programme and the services booked. The rest of the day is free to rest or enjoy personal activities. Overnight in Lima.

Included meals: None.

Optional activities: Magic Water Circuit visit or dinner with a folklore dance show, subject to schedules and availability.

Breakfast at the hotel. At 09:15, we begin our tour of Lima, the City of Kings, with a panoramic view of Huaca Pucllana and a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Historic Centre, including Plaza Mayor and its principal historic buildings. We continue to the San Francisco monumental complex and its catacombs, followed by representative areas of San Isidro and Miraflores, as time permits. In the afternoon, depart by tourist transport for Paracas on Peru’s southern coast. Arrival, transfer to the hotel and overnight stay.

Included meals: Breakfast.

Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, take a boat excursion to the Ballestas Islands to observe seabirds, sea lions and, depending on conditions along the route, the Candelabro geoglyph. Continue to Ica to visit a traditional winery and learn how pisco and wine are made, as well as the village of Cachiche and Huacachina oasis, surrounded by impressive dunes. Enjoy a dune buggy ride and sandboarding in the desert, according to the services booked. Afterwards, continue by road to Nazca. Arrival, hotel transfer and overnight stay.

Included meals: Breakfast.

Please note: Dune activities are subject to weather, operational and safety conditions.

Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, fly over the Nazca Lines, extraordinary geoglyphs drawn across the desert. View geometric designs and animal figures along the authorised flight route. Continue to the Cantalloc Aqueducts, an ancient hydraulic system developed by the Nazca culture, and the archaeological site of Paredones, associated with Inca administration in the region. In the afternoon, begin the overland journey to Arequipa through Peru’s southern coastal landscapes. Arrival at night, hotel transfer and overnight stay.

Included meals: Breakfast.

Important: The scenic flight is subject to weather conditions and operational authorisation. The Nazca–Arequipa overland journey is long; final schedules must be coordinated according to the day’s operations.

Breakfast at the hotel. At 08:45, begin our Arequipa tour, visiting the Carmen Alto and Yanahuara viewpoints for views of the valley and surrounding volcanoes. Continue to the Historic Centre to discover Plaza de Armas, admire the Cathedral and visit the Church of the Society of Jesus and Santa Catalina Monastery, one of Peru’s most representative colonial architectural complexes. Return to the hotel at approximately 15:00. Free afternoon and overnight stay.

Included meals: Breakfast.

Optional activity: Andean Sanctuaries Museum visit, subject to opening hours and available exhibitions.

Breakfast at the hotel. At 07:45, begin our journey to the Colca Valley through Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve, with opportunities to observe vicuñas, alpacas and high-Andean landscapes. Continue to Patapampa, the Volcanoes Viewpoint, to appreciate the region’s mountains and volcanoes. Descend to Chivay for a buffet lunch featuring regional specialities. Transfer to your selected hotel and check-in. In the afternoon, you may visit La Calera thermal baths or enjoy the hotel’s thermal facilities, depending on the category and services booked. A traditional dance performance may be attended in the evening. Overnight in the Colca Valley.

Included meals: Breakfast and lunch.

Please note: Hot springs admission and the folklore show must be confirmed according to the package booked.

Breakfast at the hotel. Depart early for Cruz del Cóndor viewpoint, one of Colca Canyon’s highlights, with opportunities to observe Andean condors soaring in their natural habitat. On the return journey, visit traditional valley villages such as Maca and Yanque and appreciate the agricultural and archaeological landscapes, as time permits. Enjoy a buffet lunch in Chivay, then continue to Puno through the Andean highlands, with panoramic stops along the way. Arrival in the afternoon or evening, hotel transfer and overnight stay.

Included meals: Breakfast and lunch.

Please note: Condor sightings depend on natural conditions and cannot be guaranteed.

Breakfast at the hotel. At 07:45, begin our Lake Titicaca excursion, visiting the floating Uros Islands, traditionally built from totora reeds, to learn about the lives and customs of their inhabitants. Continue by boat to Taquile Island, known for its textile traditions and highland scenery. Enjoy a traditional lunch, take in views of the lake and discover aspects of local culture. Return to Puno at approximately 17:00. Hotel transfer and overnight stay.

Included meals: Breakfast and lunch.

Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, travel overland to the Peru–Bolivia border through the Andean highlands and complete the required immigration formalities. Once in Bolivia, continue to Tiwanaku archaeological complex, one of the ancient Andean cultures’ principal ceremonial centres. Discover its monumental stone structures, including the Gateway of the Sun and Kalasasaya Temple, according to the areas open to visitors. Continue to La Paz. Arrival, hotel transfer and overnight stay.

Included meals: Breakfast.

Important: Border crossings are subject to the immigration and health requirements applicable to each traveller’s nationality. Journey times may vary according to border-control procedures.

Breakfast at the hotel. Begin our tour of La Paz, a city set within extraordinary Andean geography, visiting representative areas of its Historic Centre, including Plaza Murillo, San Francisco Church and traditional markets, to discover local culture and customs. Continue with a panoramic ride on the city’s cable-car system and a visit to the Valley of the Moon, known for its eroded geological formations, according to the confirmed schedule. Afterwards, enjoy free time. In the evening, transfer to the coach terminal for the overnight journey to Uyuni.

Included meals: Breakfast.

Important: The overnight La Paz–Uyuni transfer must be confirmed in the service category booked. The night is spent aboard the transport, with no hotel accommodation in La Paz.

On arrival in Uyuni, reception and coordination for our expedition across the Uyuni Salt Flats, considered the largest in the world. Visit the Train Cemetery and discover traditional salt-extraction methods in Colchani, according to the operational route. Continue onto the salt flats to appreciate the vast white landscapes, take panoramic photographs and visit Incahuasi Island, known for its giant cacti and rock formations. Afterwards, head towards Aguaquiza for accommodation in a salt guesthouse, subject to availability. Dinner and overnight stay.

Included meals: Lunch and dinner.

Important: Visits to Incahuasi Island and access to certain areas of the salt flats depend on ground conditions, particularly during the rainy season.

Breakfast at the accommodation. Begin our journey through the Lípez highlands, crossing volcanic landscapes and vast high-Andean plains. Stop for panoramic views of Ollagüe volcano and continue to high-altitude lagoons, with opportunities to observe flamingos and other species adapted to this ecosystem. Cross the Siloli Desert, known for its wind-sculpted rock formations, and visit areas near Laguna Colorada, one of the region’s most characteristic landscapes. Arrival at the scheduled accommodation, dinner and overnight stay.

Included meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Please note: This expedition travels through remote, high-altitude areas, where temperatures can fall considerably overnight. Accommodation is basic or rustic, depending on the category booked.

We set off very early for the Sol de Mañana geothermal field to see fumaroles and other signs of geothermal activity. We continue to the Polques hot springs, with an opportunity to bathe if conditions permit. We then visit the landscapes around Laguna Verde and Licancabur volcano before returning to Uyuni across the vast Bolivian highlands. On arrival, transfer to the terminal for the overnight journey to La Paz, according to the confirmed service.

Included meals: Breakfast and lunch.

Please note: This is a long day with a pre-dawn departure and extended road journeys. The overnight Uyuni–La Paz return must be coordinated with the following day’s onward journey to Cusco.

On arrival in La Paz, assistance and transfer to the airport or departure point for the previously confirmed flight or overland connection to Cusco. Reception in the imperial city and transfer to the hotel. If the arrival time permits, we begin our Cusco tour at 1:00 p.m., visiting the main square and Qorikancha, the Temple of the Sun. We continue to Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay. Return to the hotel and overnight stay.

Included meals: To be confirmed according to transport arrangements and the final schedule.

Please note: Today’s city tour depends on the actual La Paz–Cusco connection. If the schedules are incompatible, the visit must be rescheduled before the itinerary is confirmed.

Breakfast at the hotel. At 08:00, begin our excursion to the Sacred Valley of the Incas, travelling through Andean landscapes and visiting the archaeological complex and craft market of Pisac. Continue to Urubamba for a buffet lunch featuring regional cuisine. In the afternoon, visit Ollantaytambo, an important archaeological complex with monumental Inca constructions. Transfer to the railway station to board the Expedition tourist train, according to the confirmed service, to Aguas Calientes, gateway to Machu Picchu. On arrival, reception and assistance in reaching the hotel. Overnight stay.

Included meals: Breakfast and lunch.

Breakfast at the hotel. At the scheduled time, board the bus from Aguas Calientes to the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu, a journey of approximately 30 minutes. Enjoy a guided visit along the authorised circuit, discovering the history, architecture and extraordinary landscapes of this iconic Inca city. The visit depends on the confirmed circuit, route, entry time and ticket availability. Afterwards, return by bus to Aguas Calientes for a buffet lunch. In the afternoon, take the tourist train back to Ollantaytambo and continue by road to Cusco. Hotel transfer and a special dinner courtesy of Cumbres Travel. Overnight stay.

Included meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Optional activity – Huayna Picchu Mountain: An ascent of Huayna Picchu may be arranged, subject to availability of the specific ticket, schedules, access conditions, physical demands and an additional charge. Adding this activity may require changes to the main visiting circuit and the day’s schedule. Please request it when booking.

Please note: Cumbres Travel will prioritise regular Circuit 2 defined for the programme, subject to ticket availability and confirmation.

Hotel pickup from 04:30 for our excursion towards Cusipata, where breakfast is served. Continue by tourist transport to the start of the hike at approximately 4,400 metres above sea level. Ascend for around two hours to the viewpoint at Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca), above 5,000 metres, to appreciate the striking Andean scenery and take photographs. Descend along the same route, enjoy lunch and return to Cusco, arriving at approximately 16:00. Overnight stay.

Included meals: Breakfast and lunch.

Please note: This high-altitude excursion requires suitable physical fitness and is subject to weather and operational conditions.

Breakfast at the hotel. At the scheduled time, transfer to Cusco airport for your flight to Lima. End of our services. Please allow sufficient connecting time for international flights.

Ask about additional nights for your programme.

Included meals: Breakfast.