Meals: B Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner
Upon your arrival in Lima, we will pick you up from the International airport of Lima and we will take you to your hotel located in Miraflores. You will have the remainder of the day to relax or walk around. You will spend the night at your hotel.
At 8:45a.m., we will pick you up from your hotel in order to start a city tour. During this city tour, we will take you to downtown Lima where you will visit the Cathedral, the main square, the Catacombs, the San Pedro church, and the "Plaza San Martin". This tour will include a visit to the Larco Museum. After enjoying the beautiful architecture and art of downtown Lima and the Museum, we will take you to the airport in order to take an evening flight to Arequipa. Upon your arrival to the airport of Arequipa we will pick you up and we will drive you to your hotel located in downtown Arequipa. You will spend the night at your hotel.
In the morning you will have time to walk and enjoy the beautiful colonial style of the city. At 2:00p.m., you will start a guided city tour. This tour will include a visit to the Cathedral, the Monastery of Santa Catalina, Casa Tristan, Carmen Alto and Yanahuara. You will spend the night at your hotel.
At about 7:30a.m., we will pick you up from your hotel. A comfortable minibus will take you to Chivay, where the Colca Valley is located, after about a 4 hour trip. On the way, you will observe llamas, alpacas, and vicuñas in their natural habitat as well as several Andean birds. Upon arrival in Chivay, you will enjoy lunch and after that you will be accommodated at your hotel. In the afternoon you will enjoy the natural hot springs of the region. You will spend the night at your hotel.
At about 7:00a.m., we will pick you up from your hotel in order to start a guided tour of the beautiful Colca Valley. Your first stop will be the Condor Cross where you will observe the impressive Andean condor flying in its natural habitat. After watching this spectacle, we will take you to the Andean town of Maca where you will visit the local church and rest before continuing. Upon arrival to the town of Chivay, you will enjoy lunch and immediately after we will take you to your hotel in Arequipa. You will be in Arequipa at about 5:00p.m. You will spend the night at your hotel.
Bus superior service Arequipa - Puno. Upon arrival we will take you to your hotel. You will spend the night at your hotel.
At 7:30a.m., we will pick you up from your hotel in order to take a motorboat through different Andean islands located in the Lake Titicaca. Your first stop will be the floating islands of Uros. These islands are made out of totora. After interacting with the locals for about an hour, your motorboat will take you to the natural island of Amantani where you will spend the night with a local family. Your host will provide you lunch and dinner.
At about 7:30a.m., you will say goodbye to your hosting family and then a motorboat will take you to the Taquile Island. At Taquile, you will observe the local customs of the natives and you will eat lunch at a local restaurant. You will be back in Puno at about 5:00p.m. You will spend the night at your hotel.
At 7:00a.m., you will take a tourist bus towards Cusco. This ride will last about 8 hours. Your first stop will be the town of Pukara. Your next stop will be the town of Sicuani where you will enjoy a typical buffet style lunch. After lunch, you will visit the ruins of Raqchi where the temple of the Wiracocha deity is located. Your next stop will be the town of Andahuaylillas. At Andahuaylillas, you will visit the church known as the Sistine Chapel of South America. You will arrive in Cusco at about 5:00p.m. Upon arrival, we will pick you up and we will drive you to your hotel located in downtown Cusco.
At 2:00p.m., you will start a guided city tour. This tour will include a visit to the Cathedral, the Temple of Qoricancha, and the Inca ruins of Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puca Pucara, and Tambomachay. This tour will let you learn about the Inca culture as well as some aspects of the conquest of the Inca's Empire and the colony. At about 6:00p.m., you will be back at your hotel. You will spend the night at your hotel.
At about 8:30a.m., we will pick you up from your hotel in order to start a guided tour of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. This tour will let you observe an amazing view of the Urubamba River and the valley as well as a visit to the ruins of Pisac and the marketplace of the same name. After lunch, which is included on the package, we will take you to the Andean town of Ollantaytambo where you will have a guided tour of the incredible Inca ruins of the town. Return to Cusco in the evening.
At about 6:30a.m., we will take you to the train station in order to take the Expedition train to Aguas Calientes. Upon your arrival in Aguas Calientes, we will take you to your hotel in order to check-in. Then you can go to have lunch in town. In the afternoon you might enjoy the hot springs of the town. You will spend the night at your hotel in Aguas Calientes.
Early in the morning you will take a bus to Machu Picchu where you will have a 2 hour guided tour of the most important rooms and temples. After the tour, you will be free to wander around. In the afternoon, you will take the train to Ollantaytambo. Upon arrival to the Ollantaytambo train station, transfer to your hotel in Cusco will be provided. You will spend the night at your hotel.
Today, we will pick you up from your hotel and we will drive you to the airport of Cusco in order to take a plane to Lima. End of our services.
| ACCOMMODATION | Price per traveler (USD) | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Option | LIMA | AREQUIPA | COLCA | PUNO | CUSCO | AGUAS CALIENTES | DOUBLE | SINGLE |
| Tourist | La Castelllana (Lima) | Viza (Arequipa) | Colca Llaqta (Colca) | Intiqa (Puno) | Antawasi (Cusco) | Wiracocha Inn (Aguas Calientes) | $2,089 | $2,435 |
| Superior | La Hacienda (Lima) | Casa Andina (Arequipa) | Pozo del Cielo (Colca) | Casa Andina (Puno) | Tierra Viva Plaza (Cusco) | Santuario (Aguas Calientes) | $2,299 | $2,935 |
| Premium | BTH Lima Golf (Lima) | El Cabildo (Arequipa) | Casa Andina (Colca) | Sonesta Posadas del Inca (Puno) | Casa Andina Premium (Cusco) | El Mapi (Aguas Calientes) | $2,765 | $3,849 |
| Deluxe | Casa Andina Premium (Lima) | Casa Andina Premium (Arequipa) | Colca Lodge (Colca) | Casa Andina Premium (Puno) | Palacio del Inka (Cusco) | Sumaq (Aguas Calientes) | $3,599 | $5,399 |
NOTE: We book the hotels listed in the itinerary whenever possible. During busy seasons or when booked within 90 days of the tour date, we may need to substitute hotels of equal or higher category.
+ Vistadome train upgrade: USD $90.00
Yes. The 14-day Lima–Arequipa–Puno–Cusco–Machu Picchu tour is our most complete non-trekking package, covering all of Peru's major southern highlights: Lima's colonial coast, Arequipa's white city and colonial architecture, the Colca Canyon and Andean condors, Lake Titicaca with the Uros floating islands and Amantani Island overnight, the Puno-to-Cusco heritage route, Cusco and the Sacred Valley, and finally Machu Picchu. No trekking is required at any point.
The itinerary provides excellent natural acclimatization. Lima is at sea level. Arequipa (2,335 m) introduces moderate altitude over 3 nights. Chivay in the Colca Valley (3,633 m) and Puno at Lake Titicaca (3,812 m) gradually take you higher. The overland bus from Puno to Cusco maintains similar altitude before you settle in Cusco (3,400 m) for 3 nights. Aguas Calientes for Machu Picchu day is at 2,040 m — a welcome descent. This progression is far superior to flying directly into Cusco.
The Amantani overnight is one of the most authentic cultural experiences in Peru. A local family hosts you in their simple home, serves traditional meals (quinoa soups, potatoes, herbal teas grown on the island), and many families involve guests in an evening cultural celebration with music and traditional dress. It is a genuine human connection that no hotel can replicate. All the proceeds go directly to the host family and island community.
No strenuous physical activity is required. The most demanding element is walking at altitude — Machu Picchu involves stone steps and uneven paths, and some city tours cover a few kilometres on foot. The Colca Canyon visit involves standing and viewing rather than canyon hiking. Lake Titicaca is accessed by motorboat with no hiking. Comfortable walking shoes are all you need. The tour is suitable for most ages and fitness levels.
The Puno-to-Cusco bus route is operated as a guided tour, not just transport. The route passes the Pukara archaeological site, a buffet lunch in Sicuani, the exceptional Wiracocha temple complex at Raqchi, and the 17th-century Andahuaylillas church — often called the "Sistine Chapel of South America." These are genuine, significant sites that most Peru tours skip entirely. Flying this segment saves 7 hours but loses all of this cultural content.
Two domestic flights are included: Lima to Arequipa (Day 2) and Cusco to Lima (Day 14). The Arequipa to Puno leg is by superior tourist bus (covered as part of the Colca Canyon excursion). The Puno to Cusco leg is the guided tourist bus described above. All these routes are handled on your behalf with your tickets provided before departure.
The Inca Trail requires a separate 4-day trek, additional camping nights, permits, and porters. Adding it would extend the tour to approximately 17–18 days. Our 16-day Lima–Arequipa–Puno–Cusco–Inca Trail package covers a very similar route with the trek included. If you are interested in converting this to a trekking tour, contact us with your travel dates for availability and permit status.
We offer standard (3-star), comfort (4-star), and premium (boutique 5-star) hotel tiers. City nights (Lima, Arequipa, Cusco) can be individually upgraded. The Chivay/Colca Valley night is in a good mid-range hotel. The Amantani Island night is always with a local family — no hotel is available on the island. The Aguas Calientes night uses a comfortable hotel in the town centre. Mix-and-match upgrades are available — ask us.
I am 67 years old and this was my retirement trip. I wanted to see Peru properly but could not do the Inca Trail. This 14-day tour was perfect — everything I wanted, nothing I could not handle physically. The condors at Colca Canyon, the Amantani family dinner, the train through the gorge to Machu Picchu. I have never been more grateful for a travel decision.
The genius of this tour is the pacing. Each city and landscape feels properly explored rather than rushed through. Three nights in Arequipa is exactly right — the monastery alone needs a full day. The Puno–Cusco bus with the stops at Raqchi and Andahuaylillas was a complete surprise — two sites I knew nothing about that turned out to be extraordinary.
Came with my daughter for a special mother-daughter trip. The family night on Amantani was what she talks about most — the host mother dressed us in traditional clothing and we danced with the community until late. Then Machu Picchu, visited in perfect morning light. This tour creates the kind of memories that bind families together.
Exceptionally well organised with a seamless sequence of experiences. The natural acclimatization through Arequipa and Titicaca before Cusco is genuinely effective — I had no altitude issues in Cusco or at Machu Picchu, which was not the case on a previous Peru trip where I flew directly to Cusco. Great guides throughout. The Taquile weavers were magnificent.
First time in South America and I could not have chosen better. The diversity across 14 days is astonishing — Pacific coast, volcanic city, the deepest canyon on earth, the highest navigable lake, Inca ruins, cloud forest, and Machu Picchu. Every transfer ran on time. Every guide was excellent. Every hotel was well-chosen. A flawlessly executed tour of extraordinary places.
The 14-day non-trekking Peru tour is the best holiday I have ever taken, and I have taken many. The Colca Canyon condors at dawn, the Amantani family stay under the stars (absolutely no light pollution at 3,812 metres), and Machu Picchu in the early morning mist are three experiences that rarely appear in a single tour. Magnificently conceived and executed.
Secure your spot with a deposit starting from US$ 250. Permits are limited and popular dates sell out months in advance.