Follow the
Andean spirit.

Meet your local representative, transfer to your hotel and settle into Peru’s coastal capital.

Arrive in Lima, where you will be greeted and transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is yours to rest or enjoy at leisure before the journey begins.

From Huaca Pucllana to the Plaza Mayor, explore the many layers of Lima’s history.

After breakfast, begin at Huaca Pucllana in Miraflores, an ancient adobe ceremonial complex surrounded by the modern city. Continue through San Isidro, Lince and Cercado toward Lima’s historic center, viewing the Palace of Justice, Lima’s museums, the Museum of Italian Art, historic architecture and Plaza San Martín along the way.

Explore Plaza Mayor on foot and admire the cathedral and the Municipal, Government and Archbishop’s palaces. Visit the San Francisco convent and its historic catacombs, then enjoy panoramic views toward Parque del Amor, the Pacific coastline and Larcomar.

Fly south and discover Arequipa’s plazas, monasteries, stonework and volcano views.

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Arequipa. On arrival, transfer to your hotel with assistance at check-in.

In the afternoon, explore the Plaza de Armas and its cathedral, then enter the remarkable Santa Catalina Monastery, with its vivid lanes, cloisters and galleries. Continue to the Church of the Company, an example of ornate Peruvian baroque architecture, and visit the Yanahuara and Carmen Alto viewpoints for views toward Misti volcano.

Ascend through striking Andean landscapes, vicuña country and mountain viewpoints.

Travel toward the Colca Valley via the Yura district, where deep ravines and high mountains shape the scenery. Cross Pampa Cañahuas, known for its vicuñas, then continue past the pampas of Viscachani and Toccra and the Chucura volcanic landscape.

At Mirador de los Andes in Patapampa, the route reaches approximately 4,910 meters above sea level, with wide views of the surrounding volcanoes. Pass through Chivay before continuing to your hotel in Colca Valley, where the afternoon is free.

Visit Condor Cross, see rural Colca communities and travel across dramatic highland terrain.

Begin with the celebrated Condor Cross lookout, where the vast Colca Canyon opens below and Andean condors may be seen gliding on rising air currents. Return through the valley and view traditional towns such as Chivay, Pinchollo, Maca, Achoma and Yanque, with their village squares and colonial churches.

Continue toward Puno through the Salinas and Aguada Blanca reserve. The route features sweeping plains, volcanic rock formations and high-altitude lagoons. Arrive in Puno and transfer to your hotel.

Visit the Uros floating islands and the community traditions of Taquile.

After breakfast, transfer to Puno’s port and board a boat for the Uros floating islands, built from totora reeds gathered around the lake. Learn how the reed islands and homes are maintained.

Continue across Lake Titicaca to Taquile, a natural island known for its Inca-era heritage, local community and distinctive textile traditions. Meet residents and discover the importance of weaving in island life.

A cross-country route links museums, high passes and archaeological sites.

Transfer to the bus station after breakfast and begin the overland journey to Cusco. Stops listed along the route include the Pucará Lithic Museum, the high pass at La Raya and Sicuani for a lunch break.

Continue to Raqchi, site of the temple dedicated to Wiracocha, and to Andahuaylillas, where the richly decorated local church is often nicknamed the ‘Sistine Chapel of America.’ Continue on to Cusco.

Explore Inca stonework, colonial architecture and ceremonial sites around Cusco.

Discover Qorikancha, once a major temple dedicated to the sun, beneath the Santo Domingo complex, and visit Cusco Cathedral in the historic center.

Travel to the nearby archaeological sites of Sacsayhuamán, celebrated for its enormous fitted stones; Qenqo, a ceremonial site; Puka Pukara, a hilltop fortress; and Tambomachay, noted for its canals and flowing water features. Return to your hotel.

See terraces, markets, traditional streets and mountain scenery in the valley.

Leave Cusco to discover Pisac, known for its archaeological terraces, sweeping views and lively artisan market. The village offers a glimpse of both Inca engineering and present-day creative traditions.

Continue to Ollantaytambo, a living town with original Inca street patterns, water channels and monumental terraces. Explore the Urubamba area, the fertile heart of the valley, before your overnight stay.

Ride into the mountains and discover Peru’s iconic Inca citadel.

Travel by tourist train through the valley toward Aguas Calientes. From the station, take the winding bus route up to Machu Picchu, set among dramatic forested peaks.

A guide introduces the history and architectural highlights of the Inca citadel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Return to Aguas Calientes for your overnight stay.

Enjoy free time in Aguas Calientes before returning to Cusco by train.

After breakfast, the morning is at leisure. The source itinerary suggests optional time at the local market or hot springs; these are choices rather than included guided activities.

Depart by train in the afternoon and continue to Cusco, where you will be transferred to your hotel for the night.

Travel toward Vinicunca and its extraordinary bands of mineral-rich color.

Visit Rainbow Mountain, also called Vinicunca, in the Cusco region. Its dramatic stripes of red, gold and other hues come from different mineral-rich geological layers.

This is a very high-altitude destination, rising to around 5,200 meters. Return to Cusco afterward for your overnight stay.

Breakfast and a scheduled transfer to the airport for your onward journey.

After breakfast, transfer to Cusco airport at the agreed time for your flight to your next destination. Your Andean Circuit journey concludes here.