Discover Peru 16 Days

Lima, Arequipa, Puno, Cusco, Machu Picchu,Manu, Cusco

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Duration

16 days

Tour Type

Overview

Machu Picchu, Cusco, Titicaca, Lima, Paracas, Arequipa & Colca

Discover the very best of Peru on this comprehensive 16-day journey through its most iconic destinations. From the Pacific coast to the high Andes, this immersive experience combines history, culture, nature, and adventure into one unforgettable itinerary.

Begin your journey in Lima, the vibrant capital known as the “City of Kings,” where colonial architecture meets modern life. Travel along the coast to Paracas and witness the incredible marine wildlife of the Ballestas Islands, before taking to the skies for a breathtaking flight over the mysterious Nazca Lines.

Continue to Arequipa, the elegant “White City,” surrounded by volcanoes, and venture into the depths of the Colca Canyon—one of the deepest canyons in the world—where you may spot majestic Andean condors in flight.

Your adventure then takes you to the highlands of Puno and the legendary Lake Titicaca, where you will visit the unique floating islands of the Uros and the traditional island of Taquile, offering insight into ancient Andean cultures that still thrive today.

In Cusco, the historic capital of the Inca Empire, explore fascinating archaeological sites and the breathtaking Sacred Valley. The highlight of your journey awaits at Machu Picchu, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, where you will enjoy a guided tour of this extraordinary Inca citadel.

Complete your adventure with a visit to the stunning Rainbow Mountain, famous for its vibrant natural colors and dramatic Andean scenery.

This all-in-one Peru experience is perfect for travelers who want to explore the country’s diversity in depth—combining ancient civilizations, spectacular landscapes, and rich cultural traditions into one seamless journey.

Tour Location

Country: Peru
Regions Covered: Coast, Andes & Highlands
Main Destinations:
- Lima
- Paracas
- Nazca Lines
- Arequipa
- Colca Canyon
- Puno
- Lake Titicaca
- Cusco
- Sacred Valley
- Machu Picchu
- Rainbow Mountain

Tour Type

Multi-Day Tour
Guided Tour Package
Small Group or Private Service

Tour Category

Cultural & Historical Tour
Adventure & Nature
Luxury / Comfort Travel (depending on hotel selection)
Scenic & Wildlife Experience
All-in-One Peru Experience

Travel Information

Duration: 16 Days / 15 Nights
Starting Point: Lima International Airport
Ending Point: Cusco (flight connection via Lima)
Accommodation: 3★, 4★ or 5★ hotels (depending on package)

Transportation:

Domestic flights included
Tourist buses (long-distance routes)
Train to Machu Picchu
Private and shared transfers

Difficulty Level:

Easy to Moderate
Some activities at high altitude (Cusco, Puno, Rainbow Mountain)

Maximum Altitude:

Approximately 5,200 m / 17,060 ft (Rainbow Mountain)

Best Season:

April to October (dry season recommended)

Included/Exclude

In Lima: transfers, lodging and breakfast.
In Ica: Paracas, Ballestas Islands,
In Nazca:. Nazca Lines, lodging, breakfast
In Arequipa: Transfers, city tour, Saint Kathleen convent, Colca canyon.
In Puno: Sillustani in route, Uros and Taquile, Tourist Bus to Cusco.
In Cusco: Sightseeing tour and Breakfast
In Machu Picchu: Guided visit of the Inca Citadel.
15 nights accomodatión
All breakfasts and meals as specified in the program
All entrance tickets for the excursions mentioned above
All the transfers indicated in the itinerary.
Train ticket Cusco - Aguas Calientes - Cusco
Bus ticket from Aguas Calientes- Machu Picchu- Aguas Calientes
All aplicable taxes
All bilingual guided tours (English/Germany/Japanese) as described in the itinerary
Domestic flight is included Activities Included:
- City tours (Lima, Cusco, Arequipa)
- Flight over Nazca Lines
- Boat tour to Ballestas Islands
- Colca Canyon & Condor viewing
- Lake Titicaca (Uros & Taquile Islands)
- Sacred Valley excursion
- Guided visit to Machu Picchu
- Rainbow Mountain hike
- Cultural experiences & local markets
Meals Included:
- Daily breakfast
- Selected lunches (as per itinerary)

International
Airport taxes ($30.25 for international flights and $6.05 for domestic flights)
Baggage excess (Cusco/Puno bus)
Alcoholic drinks, soda or bottled mineral water
Personal expenses
Tips
International or National personal telephone calls
Meals not mentioned
Optional post-tour (cost given separately)

Tour Plan

Day 01: International arrival in Lima

Assistance at your arrival to Lima International Airport and transfer to your hotel. There you will receive a briefing on your tour; receive vouchers covering all the services included in your tour and additional information on the organization of your Peru trip.
Meals Included: None
Hotel in Lima

Day 02: Lima sightseeing tour

In the Morning after the breakfast 09:00am pick you up I the hotel : Guided sightseeing tour to the most attractive and important sites in Lima, the "City of Kings". The tour includes Lima's Historical Centre, passing by Plaza San Martin, Plaza Mayor, the Government Palace, the City Hall, the Cathedral and its Religious Art Museum, the Church of Santo Domingo, with the tombs of Santa Rosa and San Martin de Porras, and Lima's Colonial Balconies.
We will visit the Convent and Church of San Francisco, the greatest monumental complex of Colonial Art in America and Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The tour includes a visit to the Basilica of 21 altars, Convent of Cloisters, Capitulary and Clementine Rooms, Chorus and Library of the priests, a Museum showing 11 paintings of the Rubens School, the Sacristy with paintings of Surbaran and Ribera, its great patio decorated with Seville tiles of the XVIth Century, Moorish arches and underground catacombs. We then drive through the residential Districts of San Isidro and Miraflores, passing by the Huaca Pucllana, a ceremonial and administrative centre of the Lima Culture built in the II Century A.C. that the Incas considered as "Ñaupallaqta" or Sacred Town. We will also visit El Olivar Park with olive trees brought from Spain in the XVth Century, the Central Park of Miraflores and Larcomar, a symbol of modern Lima and a tourist and entertainment centre as well as a privileged site to enjoy an amazing view of the Pacific Ocean. after lunch transfer hotel.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch,
Hotel In Lima

Day 3: Arrival in Paracas & Nazca lines tour

Today you’ll take a flight to view the Nazca Lines from high above, the only way to really appreciate the ancient geoglyphs.
Start with a comfortable bus ride to Paracas where you will drop off your luggage. Continue by car to Pisco to board a small aircraft.
During your awe-inspiring flight over the Nazca Lines, you will see 12 famous glyphs including the condor, the hummingbird, and the monkey.
After landing, transfer to your luxurious Paracas hotel. Relax by the pool and enjoy the sunset over Paracas Bay
Meals Included: Breakfast
Hotel In Paracas

Day 4: Ballestas Islands Tour & Return to Lima

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before setting off on an exciting boat tour to the Ballestas Islands, a stunning marine sanctuary teeming with wildlife. As you cruise across the bay, you’ll pass the mysterious Candelabro, a massive candlestick-shaped geoglyph etched into the coastal hillside.
Upon reaching the islands, you’ll witness a breathtaking natural spectacle—sea lions basking in the sun, fur seals lounging on rocky outcrops, and countless guano birds covering every inch of the cliffs. Keep an eye out for Humboldt Penguins, Green Sea Turtles, and even dolphins that sometimes make an appearance.
After your tour, enjoy some leisure time at your hotel in Paracas before transferring to the bus station for your return trip to Lima. Once there, check in to your hotel and relax for the evening.
Meals included Breakfast
Hotel in Lima

Day 05: Arequipa: sightseeing tour

In the morning you’ll be transferred to the airport for your flight to Arequipa, often called the “White City” due to its many buildings constructed of sillar, a white volcanic rock. Upon arrival, you’ll be greeted at the airport by one of our representatives who will take you to your confirmed Arequipa hotel to settle in.
Next, you’ll meet your guide at your hotel for your Arequipa city tour. During the tour, you’ll visit San Ignacio Chapel, the Plaza de Armas, a neoclassical Cathedral, and the Santa Catalina Monastery, a beautiful colonial convent that once housed 500 nuns. The tour will end at one of two famous miradores (lookout points), where you can appreciate views of the city framed by nearby Misti Volcano. Spend the evening as you wish. We recommend sampling the delicious local cuisine, which has brought well-earned fame to Arequipa.
Meals Included: Breakfast,
Hotel in Arequipa

Day 06: Arequipa: Colca Canyon

Early in the morning, depart on a wonderful four hours bus trip to the Colca Canyon, one of the deepest Canyons in the World (3180 mts.). On the trip we drive across Pampa Cañahuas in the Aguada Blanca National Reserve, inhabited by herds of vicuñas and alpacas (South American cameloids). The highest point of the road is at 4350 m.a.s.l.. We also see beautiful pre-Columbian terraces, still being cultivated by native Collaguas. On your arrival at Colca Valley, transfer to the selected lodge. Time for Lunch (not included). In the afternoon, we recommend you to rest and get used to the altitude. If you are in good shape, you will have free time to stroll around the Lodge's surroundings or you could take a repairing bath at the hot springs nearby the Lodge.
Meals Included: Breakfast,
Hotel in Cañon de Colca

Day 07: Colca: Condor cross – Puno

We leave early in the morning to the "Condor's Cross", where the biggest flying bird in the world can be usually seen soaring amongst the peaks. On the way back we visit the Colonial Towns and Churches of Yanque, Coporaque, Achoma and Maca. Good opportunity to appreciate the life of these people that has changed little since Inca times. Time for take lunch at a local restaurant. (not included). Late afternoon Bus to Puno during the travel visit and different tourist plaices arrive to Puno Transfer to your select Hotel
leaving from caylloma 02:00pm arrive to Puno 06:00pm
Meals Included: Breakfast
Hotel In Puno

Day 08 : Puno: Titicaca lake, Floating Islands of the Uros and Taquile Island

Breakfast. Early in the morning, we will have an unforgettable motorboat excursion on the waters of Lake Titicaca to the unique "Floating Islands" of the Uros. These ancient inhabitants of the Lake, known as the Water Tribe, have built their own "islands" by periodically adding new layers of a type of reed called "totora" (Scirpus totora), vegetable fibre of the Papyrus family. Their homes and boats are also made from this material. We continue our motorboat trip to Taquile Island, inhabited by Quechua-speaking natives who have developed efficient and unique social systems, as well as fine hand weaving techniques, passed down through the generations. Upon arrival at the Town of Taquile we will have a lunch. Then we will walk through the various hills and archaeological sites of this 6 km long Island. In the afternoon, return to Puno for overnight at your hotel.
Meals Included: Breakfast,
Hotel In Puno

Day 09: Puno / Cusco ( optional train )

Breakfast. Leave in the morning by bus to the city of Cusco. We traveled along the high plateau of Collao, stopping in the village of Ayaviri,a town textile and animal husbandry, to visit the impressive Temple Kalasaya, ruins of the ancient culture Pucara. Along the way, we stop in Rachi, where we can see a spectacular Inca sanctuary built by the Inca Pachacutec and dedicated to the great Inca God Wiracocha. It has a large central wall with a base of fine stone Inca architecture. The other walls are made of adobe bricks giants. The structure also has two sidebars circulars. Around the temple are several buildings once used as housing or warehouse. Approximately 70 km later, we went through the ranch Stripe where we can see herds of llamas and vicunas. During the trip, we went through the lovely lake Wacarpay that offers spectacular views of mountains reflected in its waters tame.
We continue towards the beautiful people of Andahuaylillas, and visit the church of San Pedro de Andahuaylillas, better known as the Sistine Chapel of the Americas, due to its polychrome ceiling. Buffet lunch in a restaurant rural quiet, where you can enjoy the delicious cuisine of the region. Upon arrival in Cuzco, you will be tranferred at your hotel. Dinner on your own.
Meals Included: Breakfast,
Hotel In Cusco

Day 10: Cusco: sightseeing tour and visit to nearby ruins

Breakfast. Free morning to rest and to acclimatize. We recommended taking your lunch on your hotel. By the afternoon, we will have a guided sightseeing tour of Cusco visiting the Main Square, the Cathedral and the Temple of the Sun or Korikancha Then, we drive out of the City to visit the Inca sites of Kenko, Tambomachay, Puca Pucara and the impressive Fortress of Sacsayhuaman, strategically built on a hill overlooking Cusco and famous for its enormous carved stones, some of them standing over 9m / 30ft high and weighing over 350 tons. Return to the hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Hotel In Cusco

Day 11: Sacred Valley of the Incas

Breakfast. Full-day excursion to the "Sacred Valley of the Incas", by the Vilcanota River. We will have the opportunity to share closely the peasants' customs and bargain with vendors at the typical indian market of Pisac,. Lunch in a local countryside restaurant.
After lunch, passing through the Towns of Calca and Urubamba, we visit the Inca Fortress and Citadel of Ollantaytambo, built to guard the entrance to this part of the Valley, and protect it from possible invasion from the tribes in the Lower jungle. The Fortress consists of a series of stepped carved stone terraces accessed by long staircases. Later on you can walk through the quaint streets of the nearby Town, and get a good idea of what this Strategic Military, Religious, and Agricultural Centre was like during the era of the Inca Empire. 17:00 hr. we continue our journey to Machu Picchu to stay overnight
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Hotel in Machupicchu

Day 12: Machu Picchu – Cusco full day tour

Leisurely breakfast. Excellent opportunity to wake up early and enjoy a beautiful sunrise in the famous Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu, one of the most renowned examples of Inca architecture, known as "The Lost City of the Incas"
Transfer to the Station for take the bus 30-minute , climbing 6km of winding road, to the marvellous Citadel.
Upon arrival, you will participate in a guided tour of the Citadel, visiting the Main Plaza, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Sun Dial (the most important preserved Intihuatana), the Royal Quarters, the Temple of the Three Windows and various burial grounds. After the tour you'll have time to stroll around the Archaeological Site at your leisure.
For the most adventurous people, we suggest to go up the Huayna Picchu (if it is not raining) from where you can appreciate the immensity of Machu Picchu, even more amazing being high and distant.
Arriving at the top takes about two hours and a half and it must be before 13:00 hours. It is necessary to register in an office at the beginning of the trail. An exciting adventure for the travellers who want to see, from the top, the nature and the carved stone emerging from the ground as if a geological miracle.
In the afternoon, back to Cusco by train, and transfer to your hotel.
Overnight.
Lunch in the tourist restaurant and a late afternoon return to Cusco.
Meals Included: Breakfast,
Hotel in Machupicchu

Day 13: Tour to Maras - Moray salineras and chicnhero

We will start the tour at 08:00 am picking you up from the hotel by bus and taking our way to the Urubamba Valley, during the journey we’ll observe the magnificent Nevado de Chicón.
Our first point of visit will be the picturesque town of Maras, where the houses still have colonial style and we’ll visit the beautiful church. Then we will go to the Archaeological Complex of Moray, which has a system of terraces or circular agricultural terraces, which served as an agricultural laboratory of the Incas, to experience its crops. Finally we will visit the salt ponds 'natural salt pits', are platforms formed by hundreds of white wells that from a distance looks like snow. In colonial times it became the first salt producing center of the southern highlands. They were used for thousands of years and even long before the Inca Empire. To conclude this tour we will go to the village of Chinchero, where we will have an explanation about this archaeological complex.
We will be back in the city of Cusco approximately at 2:30 p.m.
Meals Included: Breakfast,
Hotel in Cusco

Day 14: Rainbow Mountain Full Day

Our journey to the Sacred Mountain of Vinicunca will start by picking you up from your Hostel in Cusco in our tourist mobility around 05:00 to 05:30 a.m.
We will travel to the south side of the city of Cusco through picturesque villages whose buildings will vary as we go up to reach the district of Cusipata, from here we will go to the small town of Paucarpata where we will enjoy a delicious and energetic breakfast.
After breakfast we will continue in the tourist mobility to Qomer Qocha, from this point we will begin our walk to the Rainbow Mountain - Vinicunca, the road will take us around 45 to 1 hour of ascent to 5,200 meters above sea level.
Along the way we can see some South American camelids, settlers with their typical costumes and the change in the coloration of the mountains to Vinicunca where we can enjoy the landscape of the entire Vilcanota mountain range.
After taking some pictures and enjoying the landscape beauty of one of the 30 best landscapes in the world according to the Association of Agencies of Japan (JATA) we will initiate the return to the parking lot where mobility will be waiting for us to return to Paucarpata where we will enjoy of a delicious lunch. After lunch we will return to the city of Cusco where we will be arriving around 5:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Meals Included: Breakfast,Lunch
Hotel in Cusco

Day 15: Free day in Cusco

Enjoy a free day in Cusco. Opt to visit the local market or a nearby archaeological site. The city is perfect for exploring on your own.
Meals Included: Breakfast,
Hotel in Cusco

Day 16: Cusco / Lima - International departure

Breakfast at your hotel in Cusco. Transfer to the Airport for your flight to Lima, where you can make your flight connexion to return your country.
Meals Included: Breakfast