All of Peru: from the Amazon to the desert

Arrive in Lima and transfer to the hotel. Enjoy free time to rest after the journey. Overnight stay in Lima.

Breakfast at the hotel. At the indicated time, transfer to Lima airport for your flight to Arequipa. The historic centre of Arequipa is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to spectacular religious monuments and colonial architecture. The city sits at the foot of the Misti volcano, creating a breathtaking backdrop on the horizon.Arrive and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, enjoy a half-day city tour including the impressive Santa Catalina Monastery, a jewel of the colonial era. The tour begins in the Carmen Alto and Yanahuara districts to discover panoramic views of the Misti, Chachani and Pichu Pichu volcanoes.Then visit the Santa Catalina Monastery, its colourful cloisters, streets and courtyards, and finish at the main square of the historic centre. Overnight stay in Arequipa.

Breakfast at the hotel. Today is a free day to explore at your own pace. We recommend joining one or both of our optional activities to make the most of your time, such as a traditional picantería food tour* and a visit to the Sillar Route.** Overnight stay in Arequipa.*Optional Picantería food tour: Visit four traditional restaurants (La Benita de Characato, La Lucila de Sachaca, La Capitana and La Victoria) to see the preparation of local dishes such as adobo, zarsa de patitas, sencca and the iconic shrimp chupe, all paired with chicha de jora.**Optional Sillar route tour: Explore the quarries where the volcanic stone used to build Arequipa’s historic centre was extracted. Try carving sillar blocks with a hammer and chisel and visit a church carved into the rock.

Breakfast at the hotel. Today head towards Pampa Cañahuas, an extraordinary landscape and natural habitat of vicuñas and local wildlife. Stop at Patahuasi before continuing to Tocrapampa, where you can marvel at stunning scenery and observe native highland birds.Continue to Chivay, a small town in the Colca Valley. Transfer to the hotel and take the rest of the afternoon to explore at your own pace. We also recommend visiting the nearby La Calera hot springs (your guide will give you more details and directions). Overnight stay in the Colca Valley.

Breakfast at the hotel. Get ready for an adventure-filled day travelling from Colca to Puno. Visit the Cruz del Cóndor viewpoint, one of the best places to view the impressive Colca Canyon, the second deepest canyon in the world. Weather permitting, you can try to spot the majestic Andean condor, the largest flying bird on Earth.Continue to Maca to visit this village’s church and local market, then return to Chivay, where you can enjoy a buffet lunch (not included).Next, stop at Patapampa to discover the volcanic landscapes, followed by stops at Patahuasi and Lagunillas to observe local wildlife. Arrive in Puno and transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay in Puno.

Breakfast at the hotel. Today enjoy a fascinating excursion to Lake Titicaca, visiting the Uros floating islands and Taquile Island, where you’ll immerse yourselves in the magic of Peru’s natural beauty and some of the country’s most popular tourist attractions.Begin at the Uros Islands, learning how the floating islands are built from totora reeds, discovering daily life of their inhabitants—the first ethnic group to settle in Puno over 3,700 years ago—and their traditional crafts. You’ll also have the option to experience a totora reed boat ride (20 soles per person, paid directly in cash).Continue to Taquile Island, where you can take a an hour-long walk through agricultural landscapes overlooking the lake. Admire the island’s famous textiles, recognized by UNESCO for their cultural value. Enjoy a traditional lunch shared with the local community, along with music and dance. Return to the hotel. Overnight stay in Puno.

Breakfast at the hotel. Early departure to Cusco, located in the heart of the Peruvian Andes and former capital of the Inca civilization. Famous for its main square, cobblestone streets and terracotta-roofed houses, the journey from Puno to Cusco is made by bus with several scenic stops.Visit the Pucará Lithic Museum and archaeological complex, then continue to La Raya, the highest point of the route, offering breathtaking Andean views. Afterwards, recharge your batteries with the included buffet lunch.Next, visit Raqch’i archaeological complex, home to the Temple of Wiracocha, the tallest Inca structure discovered to date. Finally, stop at the Church of San Pedro Apóstol in Andahuaylillas before transferring to the hotel. Overnight stay in Cusco.