Apr–Oct usually brings together more balanced temperatures and conditions to cover the stages of this trip in comfort.
PERU · CULTURE + HERITAGE
PERU — FROM THE ANDES TO MACHU PICCHU
Inca heritage, cities and landscapes on a wide circuit through Peru.
DURATION20 days
BEST TIMEApr–Oct
EXPERIENCECulture + Heritage
COUNTRYPeru
THE JOURNEY
Route map
Lime; Paracas Nazca; Ballestas Islands; Arequipa; Colca Canyon; Titicaca; Cusco; Sacred Valley (Ollantaytambo); Maras&Moray; Machu Picchu; Cusco
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FEATURED
Key highlights
1Lima Heritage
2Historic center of Paracas Nazca
3Ballestas Islands Traditions
4Architecture and monuments
5Markets and local life
6History and regional identity
Inca heritage, cities and landscapes on a wide circuit through Peru. The combination of Lima and Machu Picchu gives the itinerary an identity that does not depend on a single postcard.
SEASONALITY
When to go
A STARTING POINT
Suggested base itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival in Lima
First hours in Lima to see monuments, traditions and everyday life in Lima and adapt to the local rhythm.
DAY 2
Lima — local experience
The day in Lima combines Lima's historic center, architecture and local life.
DAY 3
Lima → Paracas Nazca
The route between Lima and Paracas Nazca changes the scene of the trip; Upon arrival, enter the historic center, architecture and local life of Paracas Nazca.
DAY 4
Paracas Nazca in depth
The stay in Paracas Nazca continues with the heritage, markets and remarkable neighborhoods of Paracas Nazca.
DAY 5
Paracas Nazca → Ballestas Islands
From Paracas Nazca to Islas Ballestas, the journey leads to a new stage, followed by heritage, markets and striking neighborhoods of Islas Ballestas.
DAY 6
Ballestas Islands — full day
Day in Islas Ballestas for monuments, traditions and daily life in Islas Ballestas.
DAY 7
Ballestas Islands → Arequipa
Travel from Ballestas Islands to Arequipa. After arrival, the day opens up space for monuments, traditions and everyday life in Arequipa.
DAY 8
Arequipa — landscapes and culture
Arequipa gets a full day to explore the historic center, architecture and local life of Arequipa.
DAY 9
Arequipa → Colca Canyon
Departure from Arequipa towards the Colca Canyon, where upon arrival you can start exploring the historic center, architecture and local life of the Colca Canyon.
DAY 10
Colca Canyon — selected experiences
More time in Colca Canyon, now with the heritage, markets and notable neighborhoods of Colca Canyon.
DAY 11
Colca Canyon → Titicaca
The journey leaves the Colca Canyon and heads to Titicaca, with the rest of the day focused on Titicaca's heritage, markets and notable neighborhoods.
DAY 12
Titicaca — local experience
The day in Titicaca combines monuments, traditions and everyday life in Titicaca.
DAY 13
Titicaca → Cusco
The route between Titicaca and Cusco changes the scene of the trip; upon arrival, you will see monuments, traditions and everyday life in Cusco.
DAY 14
Cusco in depth
The stay in Cusco continues with the historic center, architecture and local life of Cusco.
DAY 15
Cusco → Sacred Valley
From Cusco to Sacred Valley, the journey leads to a new stage, followed by the historic center, architecture and local life of Sacred Valley.
DAY 16
Sacred Valley — full day
Day in Vale Sagrado for heritage, markets and notable neighborhoods of Vale Sagrado.
DAY 17
Sacred Valley → Maras&Moray
Travel from Sacred Valley to Maras&Moray. After arrival, the day opens up space to Maras&Moray's heritage, markets and notable neighborhoods.
DAY 18
Maras&Moray — landscapes and culture
Maras&Moray gets a whole day for monuments, traditions and everyday life in Maras&Moray.
DAY 19
Maras&Moray → Machu Picchu
Departure from Maras&Moray towards Machu Picchu, where arrival allows you to start with mountain landscapes and walking stages in Machu Picchu.
DAY 20
Machu Picchu — selected experiences
More time in Machu Picchu, now with trails, altitude and viewpoints of Machu Picchu.
THE EXPERIENCE
The spirit of the journey
From Lima to Machu Picchu, cities, monuments and traditions reveal different layers of the destination's history and identity.
YOUR WAY
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