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Essence of Peru - 12 days

Discover the essence of Peru on a 12-day journey through Lima, Paracas, Arequipa, Colca Canyon, Lake Titicaca, and Cusco. Sail the highest lake, explore ancient ruins, and marvel at Machu Picchu with a private guide. With expert service from Magic Experiences Peru, this is the ultimate Peruvian adventure.

Why choose us as your tour operator in Peru?

From the first step to the last summit, we turn your dream trip into a living story.
At Magic Experiences Peru, we don’t just sell Machu Picchu tours — we craft Cusco packages filled with authenticity, culture, and wonder. Every detail is designed so you can feel the Andes, not just see them.

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Itinerary Essence of Peru - 12 days

Day 1: Welcome to Lima

  • Airport reception and private transfer to your hotel in Miraflores
  • Free time to rest or explore the vibrant coastal city
  • Boat tour to the Ballestas Islands
  • Visit a local winery for wine and pisco tasting
  • Thrilling dune buggy rides and sandboarding at Huacachina oasis
  • Return to Lima for overnight stay
  • Transfer to the airport and flight to Arequipa
  • Private transfer to your hotel
  • Free afternoon to rest and acclimatize to the altitude
  • Visit the Plaza de Armas and the Cathedral
  • Explore the impressive Santa Catalina Monastery
  • Enjoy panoramic views from Yanahuara and Carmen Alto viewpoints
  • Scenic drive through the Salinas and Aguada Blanca Reserve
  • Spot vicuñas, alpacas, and llamas in their natural habitat
  • Arrival to Chivay and overnight stay
  • Early visit to Cruz del Cóndor viewpoint
  • Watch the majestic Andean condors in flight
  • Explore traditional villages of Yanque and Maca
  • Journey through the highlands toward Puno
  • Arrival and overnight stay in Puno
  • Full-day excursion on the highest navigable lake
  • Visit the famous floating Uros Islands
  • Continue to Taquile Island to learn about ancestral textile traditions
  • Enjoy a typical lunch with local families
  • Return to Puno for overnight stay
  • Scenic journey along the famous Ruta del Sol
  • Visit Pucará Museum with its pre-Inca sculptures
  • Stop at La Raya, the highest point of the route
  • Enjoy a buffet lunch
  • Explore Raqchi, the Temple of Wiracocha
  • Visit Andahuaylillas, the “Sistine Chapel of the Americas”
  • Arrival to Cusco and transfer to hotel
  • Overnight stay in Cusco
  • Visit Qoricancha (Temple of the Sun)
  • Explore the impressive Sacsayhuamán fortress
  • Discover Qenqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay
  • Return to your hotel for overnight stay
  • Visit Pisac archaeological site and its artisan market
  • Enjoy a buffet lunch in Urubamba
  • Explore Ollantaytambo fortress
  • Board the train to Aguas Calientes for overnight stay
  • Early bus ascent to Machu Picchu
  • Private guided tour through the sanctuary
  • Free time to explore and take photos
  • Return to Aguas Calientes for lunch on your own
  • Train back to Ollantaytambo and transfer to Cusco
  • Overnight stay in Cusco
  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Private transfer to the airport
  • Flight Cusco – Lima
  • Connection with your international flight home

Inclusions and activities

included

  • 11 nights accommodation
  • Private airport transfers
  • Ballestas Islands boat tour with dune buggy, sandboarding, and wine tasting
  • Flight Lima – Arequipa
  • City tour in Arequipa with entrance fees
  • Colca Valley tour with entrance fees and Cruz del Cóndor visit
  • Transport Arequipa – Chivay – Puno
  • Lake Titicaca excursion with boat tour and lunch
  • Ruta del Sol tour (Puno – Cusco) with buffet lunch and entrance fees
  • City tour in Cusco with entrance fees
  • Sacred Valley tour with buffet lunch and entrance fees
  • Machu Picchu entrance, train, bus, and private guide
  • Daily breakfast and meals as specified

no includes

  • Tips
  • Meals not specified
  • Personal expenses and optional activities
  • International flights
  • Flight Cusco – Lima

Destinations

  • Lima
  • Paracas
  • Ica
  • Arequipa
  • Colca Valley
  • Puno
  • Lake Titicaca
  • Cusco
  • Sacred Valley
  • Machu Picchu

Foods

  • Daily breakfast
  • Buffet lunch in Sacred Valley
  • Lunch during Lake Titicaca excursion
  • Buffet lunch during Ruta del Sol

Transportation

  • Private airport transfers
  • Tourist transport for all excursions
  • Flight Lima – Arequipa
  • Lake Titicaca boat transfers
  • Round-trip train and bus to Machu Picchu

Accommodation

  • 2 nights in Lima
  • 1 night in Arequipa
  • 1 night in Chivay (Colca Valley)
  • 2 nights in Puno
  • 4 nights in Cusco
  • 1 night in Aguas Calientes
  • Options: 3★, 3★ Superior, or 4★ hotels

You'll see on this trip

Price: Choose your experience

3 stars Experience

  • Hotels: Included
  • Transportation: Included
  • Foods: Specified
  • Single Room: $2206
  • Double Room: $1650
  • Triple Room: $1487

*Price per person

3 stars superior Experience

  • Hotels: Included
  • Transportation: Included
  • Foods: Specified
  • Single Room: $2688
  • Double Room: $1925
  • Triple Room: $1675

*Price per person

4 stars Experience

  • Hotels: Included
  • Transportation: Included
  • Foods: Specified
  • Single Room: $3444
  • Double Room: $2234
  • Triple Room: $2037

*Price per person

Local guides. Authentic moments.

YOU'L LOVE THIS JOURNEY BECAUSE

At Magic Experiences Peru, we offer the best service in Cusco — from your first message to your last photo at Machu Picchu. We handle every detail so you just enjoy the magic.

You don’t just visit Peru. You feel it. No rush. No hidden fees. Just authentic moments with a team that truly cares.

Want to add some experiences to your trip?

Vistadome Observatory Train (1 leg)

Additional: $70 USD

Return Vistadome Train

Additional: $60 USD

Pachamanca
(For 4 or more people)

Additional: $200 USD

Machu Picchu Mountain or Huayna Picchu

Additional: $70 USD

Buffet lunch at Sanctuary Lodge

Additional: $45 USD

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