Majestic Peru
Majestic Peru Tour – 11 Days Through Machu Picchu, Huacachina Oasis, Cusco & Lake Titicaca Is this tour for me? Travel Style Small Group Tours designed for an exclusive experience. Maximum of 16 travelers per group, with an average of 10 participants. Small Group Physical Rating Average Age Requirement 8+ Under age 18 must be with an adult Overview Full Itinerary Includes Recommendations Hotels Reviews OVERVIEW Discover the essential Peru on this 11-day Peru tour that connects the desert coast, the Inca heartland and the high Andes into one well-paced journey. From the wildlife-rich Ballestas Islands and the palm-fringed Huacachina Oasis to the imperial city of Cusco, this Peru itinerary is designed for travelers who want the country’s signature highlights without rushing.Over eleven days you will explore the UNESCO-listed city of Cusco and its surrounding Inca temples, walk the Sacred Valley through Pisac and Ollantaytambo, and reach Machu Picchu by train for a guided tour of the wonder of the world. You will trek to the turquoise water of Humantay Lake, ride ATV quad bikes to the Maras salt mines and the Moray terraces, climb the vivid slopes of Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca) and cross the Altiplano on the scenic Route of the Sun. The journey closes on Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world, among the living communities of the Uros and Taquile islands.Designed as a small-group Peru tour with local guides, comfortable hotels, domestic flights and round-trip train tickets to Machu Picchu included, this is a complete Andean experience – culture, adventure, trekking and nature in a single trip. Return home with unforgettable memories of the landscapes and people of Peru. Day 1 Lima — City Tour Arrival in Lima, airport transfer and afternoon tour of Huaca Pucllana and Miraflores. Day 2 Paracas — Ica Ballestas Islands wildlife, Huacachina Oasis, dune buggies and sandboarding. Day 3 Cusco — City Tour Flight to Cusco and afternoon tour of Qoricancha, Sacsayhuaman and nearby Inca sites. Day 4 Sacred Valley Full-day Sacred Valley tour through Pisac and Ollantaytambo, overnight in Aguas Calientes. Day 5 Machu Picchu Guided tour of Machu Picchu, the Inca wonder of the world, and return to Cusco. Day 6 Humantay Lake High-altitude trek of about two hours to the turquoise Humantay Lake. Day 7 ATV — Maras & Moray ATV quad-bike adventure to the Moray terraces and the Maras salt mines. Day 8 Rainbow Mountain Trek to Vinicunca, the Rainbow Mountain, at 5,036 meters above sea level. Day 9 Cusco — Puno Scenic Route of the Sun across the Altiplano with archaeological stops. Day 10 Lake Titicaca Boat tour to the Uros floating islands and Taquile on Lake Titicaca. Day 11 Farewell Final transfer to Juliaca airport for your departure flight. FULL ITINERARY Day 1 Lima City Tour – Arrival in Peru Welcome to Peru! Your adventure begins in Lima Welcome to Peru. Your Andean adventure begins in Lima, the colourful capital known as the City of Kings. You will be collected from Jorge Chavez International Airport and taken to your hotel. The Lima city tour begins at 2:00 PM with pickup from your hotel. The first stop on this journey through time is Huaca Pucllana, an impressive adobe ceremonial and archaeological center built in the 4th century A.D. Afterward we head to the Historic Center of Lima, where you will visit the Museum of the Central Reserve Bank to admire the exclusive Treasures of Peru collection of pre-Columbian ceramics, gold artifacts and fine textiles. Finally we explore modern Lima, visiting the iconic neighbourhoods of El Olivar in San Isidro, Miraflores, Larcomar and the Parque del Amor. The tour concludes around 6:30 PM with a return to your hotel. If you prefer the Lima city tour in the morning, it starts at 9:00 AM and lasts about 4 hours; please request this in advance through your travel agent. 🌙 Overnight in Lima. 🍽 Included meals: None. Day 2 Ballestas Islands & Huacachina Oasis – Paracas to Ica Full-day Paracas wildlife tour and desert sandboarding Leave Lima at approximately 4:00 a.m. and travel down the Peruvian coast to the Paracas Peninsula for an excursion to the Ballestas Islands. These islands are home to abundant marine wildlife, including pelicans, red-footed boobies, flamingos, sea lions and even Humboldt penguins, all seen up close on a guided boat tour. Afterwards we travel to the city of Ica, where you will visit a traditional vineyard to learn about the artisanal production of Pisco, Peru’s signature spirit, with a tasting of selected varieties followed by a typical regional lunch. In the afternoon we head to the spectacular Huacachina Oasis, considered one of the most beautiful in the world, for an adrenaline-filled dune buggy ride and sandboarding across the desert dunes, ending with a breathtaking sunset over the sands. We then return to your hotel in Lima for the night. Important: The dune buggy and sandboarding activity is not recommended for pregnant travelers, children under 5, seniors or people with back conditions; the desert scenery and sunset can be enjoyed instead. 🌙 Overnight in Lima. 🍽 Included meals: Lunch. Day 3 Cusco City Tour – Qoricancha & Sacsayhuaman Imperial city landmarks of the Inca capital This morning after breakfast you catch an early flight to Cusco. On arrival at Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport our team transfers you comfortably to your hotel, with the morning free to acclimatize to the altitude and rest. From 1:30 p.m. the Cusco city tour begins through the most iconic landmarks of the imperial city. It starts at Qoricancha, the Temple of the Sun and the most sacred religious centre of the Inca Empire, where Andean mysticism merges with colonial architecture and finely polished stone walls once covered in gold now form the foundation of the Convent of Santo Domingo. The tour continues to the majestic fortress of Sacsayhuaman, the mysterious site of Q’enqo, the Red Fortress of Pukapukara and finally Tambomachay, known as the Inca’s Bath, where crystal-clear fountains still flow with the same precision as
Andean Peru
Andean Peru Tour, 15 Days Through Machu Picchu, Nazca Lines, Colca Canyon, Cusco & The Sacred Valley Is this tour for me? Travel Style Small Group Tours designed for an exclusive experience. Maximum of 16 travelers per group, with an average of 10 participants. Small Group Physical Rating Average Age Requirement 8+ Under age 18 must be with an adult Overview Full Itinerary Includes Recommendations Hotels Reviews OVERVIEW Fall under Peru’s spell on this in-depth 15-day Peru tour that links the country’s desert coast, its Inca heartland and the high Andes into one seamless journey. From the Huacachina Oasis in Ica to the wildlife-rich Ballestas Islands, from the enigmatic Nazca Lines to the ancient terraces and hot springs of Colca Canyon, this Peru itinerary is built for travelers who want depth, not a checklist. Over fifteen days you will explore the UNESCO-listed city of Cusco and its imperial landmarks, walk the Sacred Valley of the Incas through Pisac and Ollantaytambo, and reach Machu Picchu by train for a guided tour of the wonder of the world. You will trek to the turquoise water of Humantay Lake, climb the vivid slopes of Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca), cross the Altiplano on the scenic Route of the Sun and meet the living communities of Lake Titicaca on the Uros and Taquile islands. The journey closes in Arequipa, the White City, with the Santa Catalina Monastery and the soaring condors of the Colca Canyon. Designed as a small-group Peru tour with local guides, comfortable hotels and round-trip train tickets to Machu Picchu included, this is the complete Andean experience – culture, adventure, trekking and nature in a single trip. Return home with unforgettable memories of the landscapes and people of Peru. Day 1 Lima — City TourArrival in Lima, airport transfer and afternoon tour of Huaca Pucllana and Miraflores.Day 2 Paracas — IcaBallestas Islands wildlife, Huacachina Oasis, dune buggies and sandboarding.Day 3 Nazca LinesAerial overflight of the ancient Nazca Lines geoglyphs and return to Lima.Day 4 Cusco — City TourFlight to Cusco and afternoon tour of Qoricancha, Sacsayhuaman and nearby Inca sites.Day 5 Sacred ValleyFull-day Sacred Valley tour through Pisac and Ollantaytambo, overnight in Aguas Calientes.Day 6 Machu PicchuGuided tour of Machu Picchu, the Inca wonder of the world, and return to Cusco.Day 7 Humantay LakeHigh-altitude trek of about two hours to the turquoise Humantay Lake.Day 8 Maras — MorayVisit the Moray Inca terraces and the Maras salt mines of the Sacred Valley.Day 9 Rainbow MountainTrek to Vinicunca, the Rainbow Mountain, at 5,036 meters above sea level.Day 10 Cusco — PunoScenic Route of the Sun across the Altiplano with archaeological stops.Day 11 Lake TiticacaBoat tour to the Uros floating islands and Taquile on Lake Titicaca.Day 12 Arequipa — City TourTour of the White City and the Santa Catalina Monastery.Day 13 Colca CanyonHighland journey to Colca Canyon, one of the deepest canyons in the world.Day 14 Cruz del CondorAndean condor sighting at Cruz del Condor and return to Arequipa.Day 15 FarewellFinal transfer to Arequipa airport for your departure flight. FULL ITINERARY Day 1 Lima City Tour – Arrival in Peru Welcome to Peru! Your adventure begins in Lima Welcome to Peru. Your Andean adventure begins in Lima, the colourful capital known as the City of Kings. You will be collected from the airport and taken to your hotel, with the morning free to settle in and acclimatize before the Lima city tour formally begins at 2:00 PM with pickup from your hotel. The first stop on this journey through time is Huaca Pucllana, an impressive adobe ceremonial and archaeological center built in the 4th century A.D. Afterward we head to the Historic Center of Lima, where you will visit the Museum of the Central Reserve Bank to admire the exclusive Treasures of Peru collection of pre-Columbian ceramics, gold artifacts and fine textiles. Finally we explore modern Lima, visiting the iconic neighbourhoods of El Olivar in San Isidro, Miraflores and Larcomar, ending with a spectacular Pacific Ocean view at the Parque del Amor. The tour concludes around 6:30 PM with a return to your hotel. 🌙 Overnight in Lima. 🍽 Included meals: None. Day 2 Ballestas Islands & Huacachina Oasis – Paracas to Ica Full-day Paracas wildlife tour and desert sandboarding Leave Lima at approximately 4:00 a.m. and travel down the Peruvian coast to the Paracas Peninsula for an excursion to the Ballestas Islands. These islands are home to abundant marine wildlife, including pelicans, red-footed boobies, flamingos, sea lions and even Humboldt penguins, all seen up close on a guided boat tour. Afterwards we travel to the city of Ica, where you will visit a traditional vineyard to learn about the artisanal production of Pisco, Peru’s signature spirit, with a tasting of selected varieties followed by a typical regional lunch. In the afternoon we head to the spectacular Huacachina Oasis for an adrenaline-filled dune buggy ride and sandboarding across the desert dunes, ending with a breathtaking sunset over the sands. We then travel from Ica to Nazca for your overnight stay. Important: As the day starts very early and ends in a different city, we recommend bringing a small backpack with overnight essentials. 🌙 Overnight in Nazca. 🍽 Included meals: Lunch. Day 3 Nazca Lines Overflight Soar over one of humanity’s greatest archaeological mysteries After breakfast at the hotel, day three begins with a private transfer to the Nazca airfield. Before takeoff, an expert pilot provides a detailed briefing on the flight path and the history of these ancient geoglyphs of the Nazca Desert. Once airborne, you soar over the desert on an unforgettable flight to appreciate the scale of the iconic figures: the Hummingbird with its beak toward the horizon, the famous Monkey with its spiral tail and the enigmatic Spider, among many other Nazca Lines geoglyphs that can only be fully understood from the air. After the flight you return to the hotel to coordinate your transfer back to Lima, closing this unforgettable expedition. For this activity each traveler’s weight must be reported (95 kg / 209 lb maximum); excess weight may carry an additional fee. The overflight is
