Best of Peru 9 Days

Tour Code: PE002

Day 01: Lima

Arrival to Lima and hotel transfer. Lima is known as the gastronomical capital of the Americas, providing a mix of Spanish, Andean and Asian culinary traditions. Remaining day at leisure.

Day 02: Lima - Cusco - Yucay

Flight to Cusco and transfer to the Sacred Valley. Visit the Chinchero community and the Sunday market of Chinchero. Continue to “El Mirador de Racchi” for a splendid view of the Sacred Valley. Typical lunch at a local house.

Day 03: Yucay

In the morning optional excursions like visiting the Pisac Market, Rafting on the Urubamba river, Biking tour in the Sacred Valley or Hiking from Ollantaytambo to Cachicata. In the afternoon visit to the ruins of Ollantaytambo.

Day 04: Yucay - Machu Picchu - Cusco

Visit to Machu Picchu. This “Lost City” of the Incas lay hidden from the world in dense jungle covered mountains until 1911 and is one of the world’s archaeological jewels. Explore the mystery of this awe-inspiring place. In the afternoon return to Cusco.

Day 05: Cusco

City tour of Cusco. The contrasts of indigenous styles and the modern western world give this city its rare beauty. Visit to some ruins around Cusco, e.g. Sacsayhuaman.

Day 06: Cusco - Puno

Full day panoramic drive to Puno on the shores of magnificent Lake Titicaca (seat-in). On the way visit Andahuaylillas with its Sistine Chapel of America, the temple of Wiracocha in Racchi and Puka Pukara en route inclusive lunch.

Day 07: Puno - Lima

Full day boat excursion on Lake Titicaca to the Islands of Uros and the unique culture of the Taquile Island (Seat-in). Lunch included. Transfer to Juliaca and flight to Lima.

Day 08: Lima

City tour of colonial and modern Lima inclusive visit to the Larco Herrera Museum. This unique museum contains a large collection of pottery from Inca and pre-Inca civilizations as well as erotic art pieces.

Day 09: Lima

End of the trip and proceed for departure flight.