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Sail to the Ballestas Islands, fly over the Nazca Lines, watch condors above the Colca Canyon, and finish at Machu Picchu on this 13-day private tour of Peru.
This thirteen-day private journey traces Peru from the Pacific to the high Andes. It begins in Lima, then continues to Paracas and the Ballestas Islands, home to Humboldt penguins and sea lions, and onward to a flight above the Nazca Lines — vast desert figures that remain unexplained to this day. Arequipa follows, glowing in white sillar stone beneath Misti, Chachani, and Pichu Picchu, with the Monastery of Santa Catalina at its heart. Then the Colca Canyon and its condors, Lake Titicaca with the Uros and Taquile islands, the scenic route to Cusco, the Sacred Valley, and finally the citadel of Machu Picchu. Private guides and transfers, carefully chosen hotels, and all tickets and entrance fees included.
Day by day
The plan as the operator publishes it. Exact timings are confirmed with your booking.
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Day 1 Lima – Arrival
Welcome to Peru! Our team will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to rest or explore, if time allows. Overnight in Lima. -
Day 2 Lima – Paracas
After breakfast, discover Lima on a panoramic city tour: the Colonial Centre, Main Square, Government Palace, the Cathedral, the Archbishop's Palace, and the Municipality. -
Day 3 Paracas – Nasca
This morning we set sail for the Ballestas Islands, passing the mysterious Candelabra etched into the hillside—your guide will share the many theories behind it. At the islands, meet the locals: Humboldt penguins, sea lions, pelicans, and gulls in abundance. -
Day 4 Paracas/Ica – Arequipa
Today, the legendary Nazca Lines. After a briefing at the aerodrome in Ica, board a light aircraft for a 70-minute flight over the desert plateau, where colossal figures of animals, plants, and geometric shapes stretch for kilometres—so vast they can only truly be seen from the sky. -
Day 5 Arequipa
A free morning, then the White City reveals itself. Begin at the Carmen Alto viewpoint overlooking terraced farmland, continue to the colonial Yanahuara district with its Andalusian-style church and sillar-stone arches, and step into the Monastery of Santa Catalina—a city within a city, closed to… -
Day 6 Arequipa – Colca
Leaving the city behind, we cross the snow-capped Chachani, Pampa Cañahuas, a reserve where vicuñas roam free, pass the Mollepunco cave, and pausing at the Volcanoes viewpoint. On arrival in Chivay, check in and enjoy a relaxed afternoon. Overnight in Colca. Meals: Breakfast -
Day 7 Colca – Puno
An early start for the Cross of the Condor, where these magnificent Andean giants soar on the morning thermals above one of the world's deepest canyons—a sight you won't forget. We'll pass the villages of Maca and Yanque, break for lunch (not included), then continue on to Puno. Overnight in Puno. -
Day 8 Puno
A full day on Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake on earth. First, the floating Uros Islands—handwoven from totora reeds by the people who live on them—where you'll hear their legends, customs, and folklore. -
Day 9 Puno – Cusco
Today's journey to Cusco is an adventure in itself. Visit the Pucará site museum, pause at La Raya—the route's highest point at 4,335 m—and explore Raqchi, one of the great temples to the god Wiracocha. -
Day 10 Cusco
A free morning, then explore the colonial city built atop Inca palaces. Visit the Main Square, the golden Temple of the Sun (Qoricancha), and the Cathedral with its remarkable art. -
Day 11 Cusco – Sacred Valley
Into the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Wander the narrow streets and famous handicraft market of Pisac, enjoy a buffet lunch in Urubamba, then discover Ollantaytambo—a living Inca town of ancient canals and foundations, crowned by a spectacular complex of terraces, forts, and the megalithic Real Casa… -
Day 12 Sacred Valley – Cusco
The moment you've been waiting for. Board the train to Aguas Calientes, then wind up by bus to Machu Picchu—a Wonder of the World and UNESCO World Heritage Site. -
Day 13 Cusco - Departure
After breakfast, we'll transfer you to the airport at the right time. End of our services—until next time! Meals: Breakfast
What this holiday includes
Everything the price covers, and what to budget for separately.
Included
22- Meet-and-assist service upon arrival and departure at the airports
- All airport transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle
- Accommodation for 1 night in Lima, 2 nights in Paracas, 2 nights in Arequipa, 1 night in Colca, 2 nights in Puno, 1 night in the Sacred Valley, and 3 nights in Cusco
- Daily breakfast at the hotels
- All Tours and excursions are private
- 1 typical lunch on Taquile Island (drinks not included)
- 3 lunches (drinks not included): one during the Puno – Cusco route, one in the Sacred Valley, and one in Aguas Calientes
- City Tour in Lima
- Navigation to Ballestas Island
- Overflight of the Nasca Lines
- City Tour in Arequipa, including Santa Catalina Monastery
- Excursion to Colca Valley
- Full-day excursion on Lake Titicaca visiting Uros Island and Taquile Island
- City Tour in Cusco & nearby archaeological ruins (4 Ruins)
- Full-day excursion to the Sacred Valley of the Incas
- Visit to the Sacred Citadel of Machu Picchu
- Entrance fees to all sites mentioned in the itinerary
- Bus tickets for the routes Lima – Paracas – Ica – Arequipa – Colca – Puno – Cusco
- Round-trip train tickets to Machu Picchu according to the selected service
- Round-trip bus tickets to the archaeological site of Machu Picchu
- Services of professional local guides during tours
- Permanent assistance in each destination throughout the trip
Not included
7- International and domestic airfares
- Any services or meals not specified in the itinerary, including drinks
- Early check-in, late check-out, and hotel extras
- Personal expenses
- Tips for guides and hotel staff
- Visa or consular processing fees (where applicable)
- Dock taxes and any other unspecified taxes
Prices
Per person, by hotel standard and travel season. The operator publishes these rates; we confirm the exact cost for your dates before anything is booked.
Hotels used
Aranwa Pueblito Encantado Colca
5
Casa Andina Premium Arequipa
5
Casa Andina Premium Cusco
5
Casa Andina Premium Puno
5
Casa Andina Premium Valle
5
| Occupancy | 01/Mar/2026 – 28/Feb/2027 | 01/Mar/2027 – 28/Feb/2028 |
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| Per Person in Double Room | USD 6,456 | USD 6,796 |
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