• Upon your arrival in Lima, our representative will be waiting for you at the airport to give you a warm welcome and comfortably escort you to your hotel, kicking off this wonderful experience in Peru.

📍 Lima City Tour: 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 colonial heritage.
📍 Miraflores Tourist District: We’ll enjoy its beautiful lookouts overlooking the Pacific Ocean, perfect for taking in panoramic views of the Lima coastline.
📍 Historic Center of Lima: We’ll continue exploring charming Colonial Lima, surrounded by traditional wooden balconies and viceregal facades that preserve the city’s history.
📍 Convent of San Francisco: We’ll visit one of Lima’s most iconic sites, famous for its catacombs and impressive Baroque architecture.
📍 Return to the hotel: We’ll wrap up our tour around 6:30 p.m. and head back to the hotel to enjoy a free evening.

• 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.

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• The morning is yours to enjoy at your own pace. You can stroll through the historic district, stop by a café with a view ofMount Misti, or simply relax before the afternoon tour.
• Pick-up time:2:00 p.m.from your hotel. We will begin thePanoramic City Tour of Arequipa, exploring the most iconic sites of the “White City.”
• Today's itinerary:

 Carmen Alto Lookout: breathtaking views of the valley and the volcanoes Misti, Chachani, and Pichu Pichu
 Yanahuara Lookout: a classic viewpoint with ashlar arches and a spectacular view of the city
 Arequipa's Main Square: one of the most elegant in the country, lined with colonial facades and the majestic Cathedral Basilica
 Santa Catalina Monastery: a small town within the city, with colorful alleyways and 17th-century architecture that offers a glimpse into the lives of the Dominican nuns

• End of the tour:approx. 6:00 p.m.
• Accommodations inArequipa.

• 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 tranquility and breathtaking landscapes of the Altiplano.

📍 Boat Tour on Lake Titicaca: We’ll board a boat to cruise its waters while watching the first light of day reflect off the lake.
📍 Floating Islands of the Uros: We’ll explore these amazing platforms built from totora reeds, which seem to float among the clouds and the water’s surface. There, we’ll spend time with the islanders, heirs to a millennia-old tradition that remains alive from generation to generation.
📍 Amantaní Island: Later, we’ll continue our boat ride to this tranquil island—a place of silence and peace—where a local family will welcome us into their home, sharing their table, their history, and their way of life with us.
📍 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 sky full of stars.

• Accommodations 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 tour.

📍 Taquile Island: We’ll take a boat to Taquile Island, known for its stunning viewpoint and traditional textiles, recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
📍 Traditional Lunch: We’ll enjoy a traditional lunch prepared with ingredients from Lake Titicaca, surrounded by a serene landscape and beautiful panoramic views.
📍 Return to Puno: In the afternoon, we’ll return to Puno at approximately 5:00 p.m., where we’ll have free time before continuing our journey.
📍 Overnight bus to Cusco: In the evening, at 10:00 p.m., we’ll board the overnight tourist bus to Cusco, where we’ll be able to rest during the trip.

• Overnight on the bus – Puno–Cusco bus.

• 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, thus beginning our experience in the historic capital of the Inca Empire.

📍 Free morning in Cusco: We’ll have the morning free to rest and quietly 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 embark on a fascinating journey into the living history of the ancient Inca Empire, visiting some of its most iconic sites.
📍 Temple of the Sun (Qoricancha): We’ll explore the holiest site of the Tawantinsuyo, a place of great significance in Inca history and spirituality.
📍 Sacsayhuamán: We’ll visit the imposing ceremonial fortress, famous for its extraordinary cyclopean walls that seem to defy logic.
📍 Q’enqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay: We’ll continue our tour of these ancient ritual centers dedicated to water, the moon, and the spiritual protection of Cusco, discovering a little more about the fascinating Inca worldview.

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

📍 Hike to Machu Picchu: We’ll depart by bus for the Inca citadel (tour subject to availability), enjoying the views that open up among mist-covered mountains and wild orchids.
📍 Private guided tour: Once at the top, we’ll enjoy a private guided tour—an exclusive service available for groups of two or more; if you’re traveling alone, you’ll join a small group of up to four passengers. During the tour, we’ll explore the most iconic temples, the agricultural terraces, and the natural viewpoints from which the Incas used to watch the sunrise.
📍 Free time in Machu Picchu: We’ll have time to explore, meditate, or simply let ourselves be enveloped by the energy and majesty of this extraordinary 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, accompanied by the beautiful scenery along the route.
📍 Return to Cusco: From Ollantaytambo, we’ll continue by private vehicle to Cusco, where this unforgettable journey will come to an end.

• Accommodations in Cusco.

• We’ll begin our adventure between 4:30 and 5:00 a.m., setting off for Cusipata, as the first views of the Andes accompany us on our way to one of the most breathtaking places in Cusco.

📍 Cusipata: We’ll stop for breakfast along the way—the perfect way to recharge before starting our hike.
📍 Mountain of Seven Colors: We’ll begin our hike toward 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.
📍 Free time in 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 the vastness of the mountains.
📍 Return to Cusipata: After enjoying this incredible experience, we’ll return to Cusipata, where a delicious buffet lunch will be waiting for us.
📍 Return to Cusco: Finally, we’ll begin our return trip to Cusco, arriving at approximately 5:00 p. m.

• Accommodations in Cusco.

• After experiencing days filled with history, culture, and unforgettable landscapes, the time will come to say goodbye to this wonderful adventure through Peru.

📍 Airport Transfer: Depending on your flight schedule, we’ll take you to the airport, carrying with us 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 🇵🇪: Every step of this journey leaves an indelible mark and creates memories that will stay with us long after we return home, 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
• 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, 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 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.

Routes of the Heart – 13-Day Tour from Lima to Cusco via Nazca and Puno, Featuring an Andean Picnic and Horseback Riding

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 for both group and private tours.

• Price

Group tour price:US$1,549.00 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.