• Upon your arrival in Lima, our representative will be waiting for you at the airport to give you a warm welcome to the Peruvian capital and escort you in comfort to your hotel, marking the beginning of this wonderful journey through Peru.

📍 Welcome to Lima: After your arrival, we’ll transfer you to your hotel, where you can settle in and get ready to start discovering the city’s charms.
📍 City Tour of Lima: In the afternoon, around 2:00 p.m., we’ll begin a pleasant tour of the capital, discovering the fascinating contrast between its modern elegance and its rich colonial heritage.
📍 Miraflores Tourist District: We’ll enjoy its beautiful lookouts overlooking the Pacific Ocean, an ideal setting for taking in panoramic views of the Lima coastline.
📍 Historic Center of Lima: We’ll continue our tour through Colonial Lima, surrounded by traditional wooden balconies and elegant viceregal facades that preserve the city’s historic essence.
📍 San Francisco Convent: We’ll visit one of Lima’s most iconic sites, famous for its catacombs and impressive Baroque architecture.

• At the end of this first tour of the capital, we'll return to the hotel around 6:30 p.m. You'll have the evening free to rest and enjoy Lima at your own pace.
• Accommodations in Lima.

• We'll begin this incredible adventure with a pickup from your hotel in Lima between 4:00 and 5:00 a.m. in a private tour bus, and then travel to Paracas and Ica.

📍 Ballestas Islands – Paracas: We’ll take a boat tour of the famous Ballestas Islands, where you’ll be able to see marine life, rock formations, and beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean.
📍 Traditional Vineyard – Ica: We’ll continue in our private transportation to a traditional vineyard, where we’ll enjoy a delicious lunch and a wine and pisco tasting.
📍 Huacachina Dunes – Buggy Ride: In the afternoon, we’ll enjoy an exciting buggy ride through the Huacachina dunes, surrounded by incredible scenery.
📍 Sandboarding: We’ll make a stop to go sandboarding and glide down the impressive desert dunes.
📍 Sunset in Huacachina 🌅: We’ll wrap up the day by watching the spectacular sunset from the top of the dunes.

• Evening in Ica: Around 6:00 p.m., our private transportation will take you to your hotel in Ica to rest.

• Breakfast: We'll enjoy breakfast at the hotel to start our day.

📍 Nasca – Airfield: We’ll head to the Nasca Airfield for a breathtaking 20-minute flight over the Nasca Lines.
📍 Nasca Lines: From the air, we’ll be able to see the mysterious figures etched into the desert, such as the Hummingbird, the Spider, the Monkey, the Condor, and other impressive designs.
📍 Nasca Lines: We’ll enjoy this extraordinary archaeological spectacle, which continues to defy scientific explanations and captivate visitors from all over the world.

• Lunch: After the flight, we'll have free time in Nasca to have lunch on our own.

📍 Nasca Bus Terminal: We will then head to the Nasca bus terminal to board our tour bus bound for Arequipa.
📍 Arequipa: We will continue our journey to the White City, with an estimated arrival time of 12:00 a.m.

• Accommodations in Arequipa: Upon arrival, we will head to our hotel to rest and spend the night in Arequipa.

• After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, you’ll have the morning free to explore Arequipa at your own pace. You can stroll through the historic center, stop by a café with a view of the Misti volcano, or simply relax before our afternoon adventure begins.

📍 Panoramic City Tour of Arequipa: At 2:00 p.m., we’ll pick you up from your hotel to begin a tour of the most iconic sites in the beautiful “White City.”📍 Carmen Alto Lookout: We’ll enjoy breathtaking views of the valley and the majestic Misti, Chachani, and Pichu Pichu volcanoes, the stars of Arequipa’s landscape.
📍 Yanahuara Viewpoint: We’ll visit this classic viewpoint, known for its traditional ashlar arches and its spectacular view of the city.
📍 Arequipa’s Plaza de Armas: We’ll explore one of the country’s most elegant squares, surrounded by colonial arcades and dominated by the majestic Cathedral Basilica.
📍 Santa Catalina Monastery: We’ll discover a small city within the city, with its charming colorful alleyways and 17th-century architecture, offering a glimpse into the lives of the Dominican nuns.

• At the end of this enjoyable experience in Arequipa, our tour will conclude at approximately 6:00 p. m.
  🏨 Accommodations in Arequipa.

• Pick-up time:7:30 a.m.from your hotel inArequipa.
• After breakfast, we will begin our journey toChivay, a picturesque town nestled in the heart ofthe Colca Valley. Along the way, we will passthrough theSalinas y Aguada Blanca National Reserve, a stunning Andean ecosystem where vicuñas, alpacas, and llamas graze freely, framed by the imposing silhouettes of theMisti, Chachani, and Pichu Pichu volcanoes.
• As we climb, the landscape changes: the highland shrubs give way to vast plains covered in ichu grass.
• Today's itinerary:

 Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve: the natural habitat of vicuñas and unique Andean landscapes
 Patapampa Lookout (4,900 meters above sea level): known as the “Andes Lookout,” offering views of snow-capped peaks and spectacular panoramic vistas
 Chivay: arrival in the village, where we will enjoy a buffet lunch featuring local products

• In the afternoon, you’ll have the option to relax at theLa Calera Hot Springs(optional activity), where the pools reach temperatures of up to38°C, surrounded by mountains and open skies.
• Dinner is on your own—the perfect opportunity to sample the local cuisine or take a stroll through the quiet streets of the town at sunset.
• Accommodations inChivay.

• Pickup time:6:00 a.m.from your hotel inChivay.
• After breakfast, we will head to theCruz del Cóndor Lookout, one of the most iconic spots inthe Colca Valley.
• From this natural viewpoint, at an elevation of over3,800 meters above sea level, you can witness the majestic flight ofthe Andean condor, a bird considered sacred by ancient pre-Inca cultures. With a wingspan that can exceed3 meters, seeing it glide between the canyon walls—considered one of the deepest on the planet—is a breathtaking sight.
• Today's itinerary:

 Condor Cross Lookout: a stunning viewpoint for watching condors in flight
 Viewpoints of the Colca Valley: photo stops to admire agricultural terraces and Andean landscapes
 Maca: a traditional town with colonial churches and a vibrant culture
 Coporaque: an Andean community where ancestral customs and local crafts are preserved
 Chivay: Return to enjoy a buffet lunch

• We will then board thetour bus to Puno(approximate travel time:6 hours). During the trip, you’ll be able to enjoy the landscapes of the Altiplano: endless grasslands, vicuñas, and a horizon that blends into the sky.
• Estimated time of arrival in Puno:7:00 p.m. Our staff will be waiting to take you to your hotel.
• Accommodations in Puno.

• After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, we'll head to the port on Lake Titicaca, where we'll begin a special experience surrounded by the breathtaking scenery of the world's highest navigable lake.

📍 Lake Titicaca: We’ll board a boat to cruise its waters while enjoying the tranquility and beautiful scenery that will accompany our journey.
📍 Uros Floating Islands: We’ll explore these amazing islands built from totora reeds, where the locals will welcome us to share their customs and a tradition that has been kept alive for generations.
📍 Amantaní Island: Later, we’ll continue our boat ride to this peaceful island, where a local family will open the doors of their home to us to share their meal, their history, and their way of life, allowing us to enjoy an intimate and authentic experience.
📍 Dinner on Amantaní: As the day comes to a close, we’ll enjoy a home-cooked dinner on Amantaní, surrounded by the island’s tranquility and a beautiful star-filled sky.

• 🏨 Lodging in Amantaní.

• We'll start the day by enjoying breakfast at the family home, sharing the final moments of this special experience on Lake Titicaca before continuing our adventure.

📍 Taquile Island: We’ll take a boat to Taquile Island, known for its stunning viewpoint and traditional weavings, recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
📍 Traditional Lunch: We’ll enjoy a lunch prepared with ingredients from Lake Titicaca, accompanied by the island’s tranquility and its beautiful panoramic views.
📍 Return to Puno: In the afternoon, we’ll begin our return trip and arrive in Puno at approximately 5:00 p.m., where you’ll have free time before continuing your journey.
📍 Overnight Bus from Puno to Cusco: In the evening, at 10:00 p.m., we’ll board the overnight tourist bus bound for Cusco, allowing us to rest during the trip.

• Overnight on the bus – Puno to Cusco.

• We’ll arrive in Cusco at approximately 5:00 a.m., where our team will be waiting to give us a warm welcome and accompany us to the hotel to check in. That’s how we’ll begin our experience in a city rich in history, culture, and tradition. 

📍 Free morning in Cusco: We’ll have time to rest and slowly acclimate to the altitude of majestic Cusco, located at 3,399 m above sea level— don’t worry, breathing is a bit of a challenge at first, but it’s worth every breath.
📍 Cusco City Tour: In the afternoon, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., we’ll dive into the living history of the ancient Inca Empire, discovering some of the sites that preserve its impressive legacy.
📍 Temple of the Sun (Qoricancha): We’ll explore the holiest site of the Tawantinsuyo, one of the most important places from the Inca era.
📍 Sacsayhuamán: We’ll visit the imposing ceremonial fortress, with its extraordinary cyclopean walls that seem to defy logic.
📍 Q’enqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay: We’ll continue on to these ancient ritual centers dedicated to water, the moon, and the spiritual protection of Cusco, connecting with the history and worldview of this fascinating culture.
🏨 Accommodations in Cusco.

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Between8:00 and 8:30 a.m., we’ll set off for some of the most photogenic landscapes inthe Sacred Valley, where history, nature, and Andean tradition blend together in a harmony that even your most stable relationships couldn’t achieve.
• Today's itinerary:

 Chinchero: a visit to an artisanal community where you’ll learn about the ancient craft of weaving with alpaca wool, dyed with natural dyes and woven with centuries of patience
 Moray: Marvel at its circular terraces, the ancient Inca agricultural laboratory that harnessed the microclimate to cultivate sacred plants
 Maras Salt Flats: includes more than 3,000 salt pans which have remained active since pre-Inca times, glistening in the sun like mirrors of the past
 Mountain View Experience: Enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by llamas and panoramic views of the Snow-capped peaks, in a setting that looks as if it were painted by the gods
 Ollantaytambo: From here, you'll board the train bound for Aguas Calientes

• Arrival and check-in at the hotel.
• Accommodations inAguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Town).

• After breakfast at the hotel, we'll begin one of the most eagerly anticipated days of the trip: the ascent to the legendary Machu Picchu, one of the wonders of the modern world.

📍 Ascent to Machu Picchu: We’ll board the bus headed for the Inca citadel (tour subject to availability), enjoying views of mist-covered mountains and wild orchids along the way.
📍 Machu Picchu: Upon arrival, we’ll begin our private guided tour—an exclusive service available for groups of two or more; if you’re traveling alone, you’ll share the experience with a small group of up to four people. We’ll explore its most iconic temples, agricultural terraces, and natural viewpoints from which the Incas used to watch the sunrise.
📍 Free time: After the tour, you’ll have time to explore, meditate, or simply let yourself be enveloped by the energy and majesty of this incredible place.
📍 Aguas Calientes: Afterward, we’ll take a bus down to Aguas Calientes, where we’ll enjoy a local lunch before continuing our journey.
📍 Train to Ollantaytambo: We’ll board the train back to Ollantaytambo, enjoying the beautiful scenery along the route once again.
📍 Return to Cusco: From Ollantaytambo, we’ll continue by private transportation to Cusco, where this unforgettable day will come to an end.

• Accommodations in Cusco.

• We'll begin our adventure between 4:00 and 4:30 a.m., heading toward Mollepata, the starting point of one of the most breathtaking trails in the Andes.

📍 Mollepata: Upon arrival, we’ll enjoy a traditional breakfast to recharge our energy before starting our hike.
📍 Hike to Laguna Humantay: We’ll set out on a hike of approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes to reach the spectacular Laguna Humantay, located at 4,200 m above sea level—a natural gem of turquoise waters nestled at the foot of the majestic snow-capped Salkantay, guardian of the mountain range.
📍 Humantay Lake: Once at the summit, we’ll have free time to take in the scenery, soak up the mountain’s energy, and take photos that—for once—will truly do justice to what we see.
📍 Return to Mollepata: After this incredible experience, we’ll begin our descent to Mollepata, where we’ll enjoy a hearty lunch.
📍 Return to Cusco: Finally, we’ll head back to Cusco, arriving around 6:00 p. m.

• Accommodations in Cusco.

• We'll begin our adventure between 4:30 and 5:00 a.m., setting off for Cusipata as we journey through the breathtaking landscapes of the Andes.

📍 Cusipata: We’ll stop for breakfast along the way—the perfect way to recharge before starting our hike.
📍 Hike to the Mountain of Seven Colors: We’ll begin the ascent to the spectacular Mountain of Seven Colors (Vinicunca, 5,036 m above sea level), one of the most breathtaking landscapes in the Andes, where shades of red, turquoise, and gold paint the earth like a divine masterpiece.
📍 Vinicunca: Upon arrival, we’ll have free time to take in the surroundings, take photos, and connect with the energy of this extraordinary place surrounded by mountains.
📍 Return to Cusipata: After enjoying the mountain, we’ll begin our return to Cusipata, where a delicious buffet lunch will be waiting for us.
📍 Return to Cusco: Finally, we’ll set out on the return trip to Cusco, arriving at approximately 5:00 p. m.

• Accommodations in Cusco.

• After spending days filled with history, scenery, and unforgettable experiences, the time will come to say goodbye to this wonderful adventure through Peru.

📍 Airport Transfer: Based on your flight schedule, our team will take you to the airport, accompanying you on this final leg of your journey with hearts full of memories: the sunrises over the highlands, the echoes of the Inca temples, and the silence of the mountains.
📍 See you soon, Peru 🇵🇪: We say goodbye knowing that every step of this journey leaves an indelible mark, because Peru isn’t just a place to visit—it’s an experience to be lived.

• End of our services.

INCLUDES

Transfers and Transportation

• Airport–hotel–airport transfers in Lima and Cusco.
• Tour transportation for all tours and excursions.
• Interprovincial tourist buses: Nazca–Arequipa and Arequipa–Puno (sleeper bus).
• Interprovincial tourist buses: Puno–Cusco (sleeper bus).
• Tourist train tickets: Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo.
• Shuttle buses to and from Machu Picchu.
• Tourist boats on Lake Titicaca (Uros, Amantaní, and Taquile).

Tickets

• Admission to all attractions listed in the itinerary:
• Lima (City Tour and Catacombs)
• Arequipa: Tickets to the Monastery of Santa Catalina
• Colca Canyon
• Cusco (Qoricancha, Sacsayhuamán, Q’enqo, Puka Pukara, Tambomachay)
• Machu Picchu
• Humantay Lake
• Maras and Moray
• Mountain of Seven Colors
• The Uros, Amantaní, and Taquile Islands.

Food

• Daily breakfasts at hotels or along the route.
• Lunches included in: Ica (Huacachina), Colca Canyon, Machu Picchu, Mountain of Colors, Humantay Lake, Amantaní, and Taquile.
• Traditional home-cooked dinner on Amantaní Island.
• 01 three-course lunch at Mountain View (appetizer, main course, and dessert)

Activities and Experiences

• City Tour of Lima and Cusco with a professional guide.
• Excursion to the Ballestas Islands and Huacachina Oasis (sand dunes and sandboarding included).
• Scenic flight over Nazca (approximately 20 minutes).
• Guided tour of the Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu.
• Guided hikes to Colca Canyon, Lake Humantay, and the Mountain of Seven Colors.
• Cultural experience in the communities of Maras, Moray, Chinchero, and Amantaní.
• Horseback riding.

Additional Services

• A professional guide in Spanish will accompany you on all tours.
• Hiking poles, a basic first-aid kit, and oxygen for high-altitude tours.
• Support available throughout the entire trip.

NOT INCLUDED

Flights

• International airline tickets (country of origin – Peru – country of return).
• Domestic flights (Lima–Cusco–Lima).

Additional food

• Dinners and lunches not specifically mentioned in the itinerary.
• Alcoholic beverages or personal snacks during the tours.

Insurance and personal expenses

• Travel insurance or international medical assistance.
• Tips for guides, drivers, and local staff.
• Personal expenses (souvenirs, laundry, phone calls, etc.).

 Optional activities

• Vistadome Train (USD 40 one-way / USD 70 round-trip).
• Hike up Waynapicchu Mountain (USD 60).
  Not recommended for people who suffer from vertigo or have breathing difficulties.

Other positions

• Bank fees or transfer fees for international payments.
• Expenses not listed as included in the itinerary.
• Hotels

• Original passport valid for at least 7 months. This is required for entry; without this document, you will not be able to take the tour.
• Full sun protection: a cap or hat, sunglasses, andsunscreen. The Andean sun is intense even on cloudy days.
• Comfortable sneakers or hiking shoes. Ideal for walking safely on uneven terrain.
• A small backpack with the essentials:water, snacks like candy, cookies, chocolate, or nuts to keep your energy up during the hike.
• A camera or cell phone with enough battery life. You don't want to miss the best views or the most special moments of your trip.

Andean Romance – 14 Days in Lima, Nazca, Arequipa, Puno, and Cusco, Including a Picnic in the Andes and a Horseback Ride

Experience the essence of Peru on a tour that combines history, culture, and nature.
Explore the heart of the Inca Empire, from Cusco to Machu Picchu, with the comfort and security of an all-inclusive service. This tour is available every day of the year, with guaranteed departures in group or private tours.

• Price

Group tour price:US$1,579.00 per person

• Easy booking:

Secure your spot with a deposit of 20% of the total amount.

• Payment of the balance:

You can pay the remaining 80% upon arrival by:

• Credit or debit card
• PayPal
• Cash (soles or dollars)
• Pix  

Access to Machu Picchu is organized through three official routes:

• Tour 1: Panoramic View (Classic Photo)
• Tour 2: The most comprehensive tour (panoramic views + temples)
• Tour 3: Temple Tour (no panoramic views)

Availability is limited and subject to demand, so we recommend booking in advance.

If we are unable to find availability for your travel dates, Andean Peru Exploor will assist you in purchasing your ticket in person in Aguas Calientes. This process involves waiting in line at the official ticket office, always accompanied by our team.

Important: This option is subject to daily availability and does not guarantee admission.