Discover The Charms Of Peru In 13 Days And 12 Nights

Our local representative will greet you at Lima's Jorge Chávez International Airport (34 masl/112 ft) and then transfer you by private transportation to your hotel in the Miraflores or San Isidro district. We know you want to rest after hours of flying! Relax and prepare for the tours of the following days.

Depending on your arrival time, we will assist you with exchanging dollars and walking through the tourist attractions of Miraflores.

After breakfast at your hotel in Lima, at approximately 9:00 a.m., your guide will pick you up from your hotel to begin the tour in a private transportation. We will travel to Huaca Pucllana (97 masl/319 ft). This sacred site was a ceremonial center built in the 4th century AD. We will continue our tour and head to Lima's historic center, where we will marvel at the breathtaking view of the Lima Cathedral, the Government Palace, the Archbishop's Palace, and visit the San Francisco Convent, famous for its Catacombs, which are underground tombs.
Then we will continue our tour where we will have stunning views of the districts of San Isidro and Miraflores. We will pass by Love Park and have a spectacular view of the Pacific Ocean from Larcomar (50 masl/165 ft). We will visit Lima's traditional residential areas. At the end of the tour, we will drop you off at your hotel or, if you prefer, at a tourist restaurant so you can enjoy lunch.
In the afternoon, you will have free time to rest and prepare for the next day's tour.

Three hours before your domestic flight to Juliaca, a shuttle will pick you up from your hotel to transfer you to the Lima airport. From there, you will board your flight to Juliaca's Inca Manco Capac Airport.
After a 1-hour and 10-minute flight, upon arrival in Juliaca (3,826 meters above sea level/12,553 feet), a shuttle will be waiting to take you to your hotel in Puno. The travel time from Juliaca is approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes to your hotel in Puno (3,827 meters above sea level/12,556 feet).

Early in the morning, we'll pick you up from your hotel at approximately 6:00 a.m. and transfer you to the port, where you'll board a motorboat. After a 30-minute cruise on Lake Titicaca, you'll arrive at the floating islands of Uros (3,810 meters above sea level/12,500 feet). On this island, the inhabitants make their living from fishing and crafts. Their homes are built from totora reeds that grow in the lake itself. The island itself floats on the roots of this plant. The Uros people still speak Aymara, the language they speak to this day. Here on this island, you can also take a totora reed raft ride as an extra activity.

Then we will continue our trip sailing towards Taquile Island (3950 masl / 12960 ft) the island is located 37 kilometers from Puno, this island is famous for its textile art is considered a cultural heritage of humanity by UNESCO, here the main weavers are the men who practice this art since they were children and they themselves are the ones who make their clothing, for example, the suit they wear has important meanings, they also maintain their culture and tradition and the language that predominates on this island is Quechua, on Taquile Island we will have our typical lunch, then we will have to descend to the port by some steps made of stone, in the afternoon we will return sailing to Puno arriving approximately at 5:30 pm, and then transfer you to your hotel.

At approximately 6:15 a.m., we will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to the train station in Puno. Upon arrival, the onboard staff will be happy to assist you with your assigned car and answer any questions you may have. The trip from Puno to Cusco on the TITICACA train takes approximately 10 hours. This journey will be incredible, as you will travel from the cold Altiplano to the historic streets of Cusco. Along the way, you will enjoy panoramic views of the Peruvian Andes. The train from Puno departs at 7:50 a.m., stopping at various points along the journey. Live music will be offered. The first stop will be Juliaca (3,824 m/12,546 ft), a bustling city. Continuing our journey, we will make the next stop at the highest pass, La Raya (4,320 m/14,174 ft), which separates the two regions of Puno and Cusco. From this point, we will appreciate the mountain range in all its splendor. Here, you will also have the opportunity to purchase some handicrafts made by the locals, who aim to improve their economy through tourism.

As the hours pass, we will head to the dining car where we will have a three-course lunch featuring local products. It will undoubtedly be a very pleasant experience for your palate. During your trip, you will also participate in a fashion show made with alpaca and baby alpaca wool. After a long journey, we will have afternoon tea. You can head back to the panoramic car to enjoy this last part of the tour. In the afternoon, we will arrive at the Cusco station where a company employee will be waiting for you and will assist you to your luxury hotel in Cusco (3,399 masl/11,152 ft).

After enjoying your first breakfast in the imperial city, your guide will pick you up at your hotel at approximately 8:00 am to begin the tour of Cusco. We will visit the famous Cusco Cathedral Basilica, beautiful for its constructions and carvings in stone and wood. According to some historians, it took 100 years to build this sacred place and that the stones were brought from Sacsayhuaman. We will begin the internal tour and visit the most representative places in the basilica, such as the pulpit, the painting of the Last Supper, the choir stall, and the Saint of Cusco, the Lord of Earthquakes.

Then we will continue our tour to the Temple of the Sun, "Coricancha." This temple is dedicated to the sun and the moon. Here we will see the architecture applied to the stones with precision, as no openings are visible. Afterwards, it will be time to board our transport, which will take us to the archaeological site of Sacsayhuaman (3,700 meters above sea level/12,140 feet), where we will appreciate the megalithic constructions that were built there. After a few minutes on the transport, we will visit Qenqo, Pucapucara, and finally Tambomachay, which was a sacred place for water worship. We will then return to Cusco and drop you off at your hotel or at the Plaza de Armas for lunch. You have the afternoon free to rest or explore some of the city's sites on foot!

The day has arrived to visit one of the 7 wonders of the modern world, Machu Picchu.
We will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco and transfer you to the Poroy station. From there, you will board the Hiram Bingham luxury train to the town of Aguas Calientes. A journey of approximately 4 hours will take you to enjoy live music, lunch on the train, and incredible landscapes. From the observation car, you can enjoy the entire route. Upon arrival at the Aguas Calientes station, a guide will be waiting for you to begin the journey to Machu Picchu. We will board the bus up to Machu Picchu. The journey lasts 35 to 40 minutes. The path zigzags through dense vegetation until you reach the entrance gate of Machu Picchu (2,430 masl/7,972 ft). If you wish, you can use the restrooms, as this is not possible inside the sanctuary.
With our guide, you will begin the tour along the assigned route. The charm and architecture of Machu Picchu will connect you with the history and magic of the Incas. You will be amazed by the precision of the stone carvings and the hydraulic system used by the Incas. The guide will make stops at important sites such as temples, plazas, platforms, and other areas to explain their architecture and how this important site was discovered.

After a 2.5-hour ride, it will be time to return. We will take the bus down the same route to Aguas Calientes, then head to the train station where we will board the return train to Ollantaytambo. Upon arrival at the station, a designated shuttle will be waiting for you and will return you to your hotel in Urubamba (2,871 masl/9,420 ft).

After breakfast at the hotel, your guide will pick you up at 10:00 am to begin the tour to Ollantaytambo. We will visit the archaeological site of Ollantaytambo (2,792 masl/9,161 ft). According to the constructions, this place was a military and religious center during the Inca era. Ollantaytambo is also considered a top tourist town because of its unique architecture, cobblestone streets, and water channels, making visiting this place an incredible and magical experience.
Then, we'll head to the place where we'll participate in the preparation of the Andean dish, Pachamanca. This exquisite dish is prepared with hot stones, to which we add all the ingredients such as potatoes, sweet potatoes, beans, chicken, beef, and vegetables. After a 45-minute wait, we'll enjoy the food, a blend of unique and different flavors. In the afternoon, we'll return to Cusco and drop you off at your hotel.

This day is free for you to rest or shop around the city.

Two hours before your flight departure time, we'll transfer you to the airport for your flight to Puerto Maldonado. Upon arrival at Puerto Maldonado Airport, a staff member will be waiting for you and transfer you by road to the pier. Your Amazonian adventure will begin with a 45-minute boat ride along the Madre de Dios River, which flows through the rainforest. The motorized wooden boat travels along the winding riverbanks to reach your Inkaterra Reserva Amazónica eco-lodge, nestled in the middle of the rainforest.

After a briefing, you will settle into your palm-thatched cabin, located in Peru's first private ecological reserve, established by Inkaterra in 1975 to protect this delicate environment. After lunch, retreat to your rustic luxury cabin for a siesta or a hammock swing before choosing from a wide range of à la carte guided excursions with your expert Inkaterra Explorer Guide. We recommend hiking along the trail system for an immersive introduction to the intricate biodiversity of the Amazon basin and the layers of the rainforest. Walk alongside towering trees, such as the shihuahuaco, while your ears tune into the squawks, whispers, and calls of the exotic fauna that inhabit this rich ecosystem. There are excellent birdwatching opportunities and abundant flora. Keep your camera ready in case sloths or monkeys appear in the treetops.

As evening falls, we recommend taking our twilight river excursion to witness the jungle's transformation from a diurnal to a nocturnal world, where diurnal animals and birds give way to species specially adapted to the darkness of night. You might also see nightjars, owls, capybaras, and caimans prowling the riverbanks.
An Amazonian-inspired dinner is served in the main dining room from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Back in your comfortable cabin, listen to the intriguing sounds of the creatures that inhabit the rainforest surrounding the lodge.

Early in the morning, head to the dining room for your buffet breakfast, which is served starting at 5:30 a.m. This morning, visit Lake Sandoval, a crystal-clear, oxbow-shaped lake located within the protected Tambopata National Reserve. Reached via a sun-drenched stream, you glide down to Lake Sandoval, flanked by picture-postcard palm trees. This serene lake is home to many bird species, including the endangered giant river otter, red howler monkeys, red-bellied macaws, anacondas, side-necked turtles, and black caimans, among others. We then return to Inkaterra Amazon Reserve in time for lunch.

In the afternoon, we recommend climbing Inkaterra's exciting canopy walkway. The canopy walkway is a sophisticated and safe network of seven ecologically constructed suspension bridges strung between eight observation platforms in the treetops high above the jungle floor. This is an unforgettable opportunity to observe the rainforest from above and get a sense of its scale. Ascend the first vertigo-inducing tower 38 meters (124 feet) above the ground, keeping an eye out for brilliant toucans, woodpeckers, trogons, monkeys, and the three-toed sloth. You can extend your soaring stay with sunset drinks atop a tower, or spend a once-in-a-lifetime night in a specially designed treehouse with amazing amenities (additional fee applies).

After descending, enjoy a 30-minute Anaconda ride that follows a 200-meter elevated wooden platform. In this lush ecosystem, you can observe diverse species of amphibians, birds, mammals, abundant flora, and interesting trees. In the afternoon, we return to the lodge for an à la carte dinner, served at 7:00 PM.

Enjoy your last morning in this natural paradise while parakeets chatter in the trees and agouti mammals scurry between the cabins.
Departure is at 10:00 AM; we board a boat and head for 45 minutes along the meandering Madre de Dios River to reach the Puerto Maldonado airport. From there, you will board a flight to Lima. Upon arrival at the Lima airport, a shuttle will be waiting to take you to your assigned hotel.

Please note that this three-day trip is a suggested itinerary. Activities and excursions can be selected à la carte upon arrival at the lodge and are subject to change depending on weather conditions at the time of your visit, until you arrive at the airport.

It's time to say goodbye. Three hours and 30 minutes before your international flight departure time, we will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to Jorge Chávez Airport in Lima, where you will board your flight to your destination.