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Peru: Whistle-stop Tour
10 day travel itinerary

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The potential for adventure and discovery in the enchanting nation of Peru is boundless

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Take the trip of a lifetime to one of South America’s most diverse and intriguing nations, Peru.

From rainforests and beaches to mountains and desert, Peru's landscape is one of the most varied in the world and synonymous with natural beauty. For many, the shining star of Peru is Machu Picchu, but this is only one of this country's many remarkable treasures.

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Itinerary Highlights

  • The awe-inspiring and breathtaking Machu Picchu, showcasing the great Inca ruins
  • Cusco's thriving Andean culture, Inca architecture and bustling plaza
  • Islas Uros, the enchanting floating islands on Lake Titicaca
  • Lima, Peru's culinary capital, where you can enjoy fantastically unique gastronomy
  • Board a boat to the Ballestas Islands to see hundreds of penguins and sea lions in their natural habitat
  • The spectacular Sacred Valley, home to Inca ruins, breathtaking views, and picturesque rural villages
  • Take a thrilling dune buggy tour and sandboard in Huacachina, a desert oasis

Discover the Itinerary

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  • Day 1

    • FOODCoffee : El Pan de la Chola
      El Pan De La Chola, Avenida Mariscal La Mar, Miraflores, Peru
    • ACTIVITYHuaca Pucllana
      Huaca Pucllana, Calle General Borgoño, Miraflores, Peru
    • ACTIVITYWander Miraflores Central Park + Parque Kennedy
      Miraflores Central Park, Diagonal, Miraflores, Peru
    • ACTIVITYStroll through Parque del Amor
      Parque del Amor, Miraflores, Peru
    • ACTIVITYLacomar (shopping)
      Larcomar, Malecón de la Reserva, Miraflores, Peru
    • ACTIVITYExplore Barranco
      Barranco, Peru
  • Day 2

    • ACTIVITYPeruvian Food Tour
    • ACTIVITYPlaza San Martin
      Plaza San Martín, Avenida Nicolás de Piérola, Lima, Peru
    • ACTIVITYPlaza de Armas
      Plaza de Armas de Lima, Lima, Peru
    • ACTIVITYMuseo Convento San Francisco y Catacumbas
      Catacumbas del Convento de San Francisco, Jirón Áncash, Lima, Peru
  • Day 3

    • ACTIVITYFull Day Tour (Paracas & Huacachina) from Lima (see notes)
    • ACTIVITYFull Day Tour contd.
      Ballestas Islands, Peru
    • ACTIVITYFull Day Tour contd.
      Huacachina, Peru
  • Day 4

    • TRAVELFlight: Lima to Juliaca
    • TRAVELTaxi: Juliana to Puno
    • ACTIVITYLake Titicaca
      Puno, Peru
    • ACCOMMODATIONTiticaca Marka Lodge
      Titicaca Marka Lodge, Peru
  • Day 5

    • ACCOMMODATIONTiticaca Marka Lodge
      Titicaca Marka Lodge, Peru
    • TRAVELTaxi: Puno to Juliana
    • TRAVELFlight: Juliana to Cusco
    • ACTIVITYSan Cristobal (views of Cusco)
      San Cristobal, Resbalosa, Cusco, Peru
    • ACTIVITYPlaza de Armas
      Plaza de Armas de Cuzco, Del Medio, Cusco, Peru
    • ACTIVITYSan Pedro Market
      San Pedro Market, Thupaq Amaru, Cusco, Peru
  • Day 6

    • ACTIVITYSacsayhuaman
      Sacsayhuamán, Cusco, Peru
    • ACTIVITYExplore the San Blas neighborhood
      San Blas San Marcos, Cusco, Peru
    • OTHERPick up rental car in Cusco
    • TRAVELDrive to Andenia Hotel
    • ACCOMMODATIONAndenia Hotel
      Andenia, Via Eco Valle, Peru
  • Day 7

    • ACCOMMODATIONAndenia Hotel
      Andenia, Via Eco Valle, Peru
    • ACTIVITYMoray
      Moray, Maras, Peru
    • ACTIVITYMaras Salt Mines
      Salineras de Maras, Urubamba, Peru
  • Day 8

    • ACCOMMODATIONAndenia Hotel
      Andenia, Via Eco Valle, Peru
    • ACTIVITYCentro Arqueologico de Chinchero
      Centro Arqueológico de Chinchero, Ruta Santisimo Downhill 2, Chinchero, Peru
    • ACTIVITYParque Arqueológico Pisac
      Parque Arqueológico Pisac, Pisac, Peru
    • TRAVELDrive to Cusco
    • OTHERReturn rental car in Cusco
  • Day 9

    • OTHERInca Trail Camping Trip (2 day/ 1 night)
      Inca Trail Machu, Cusco, Peru
  • Day 10

    • OTHERInca Trail Camping Trip (2 day/ 1 night)
      Inca Trail Machu, Cusco, Peru
    • ACTIVITYMachu Picchu
      Machu Picchu, Peru
    • TRAVELFlight: Cusco to Lima
    • TRAVELFlight: Lima to Home