PERU, A GRAND JOURNEY

Lima, stories & flavours

With your guide, explore Lima's historic centre, where squares, carved balconies and grand façades trace the capital's past. Continue to the Larco Museum, whose collections reveal the artistry and beliefs of ancient Peruvian cultures. Lunch offers a first taste of the country's celebrated cuisine, before the late afternoon is yours at leisure.

A welcome to Arequipa

Fly to Arequipa, where pale volcanic stone and the silhouettes of the surrounding volcanoes give the city its distinctive character. A private transfer takes you to your hotel, with the afternoon open to settle in and adjust to the altitude. Depending on your arrival time, a gentle first walk introduces the city's streets and squares.

Arequipa, heritage & hospitality

Step into the Santa Catalina Monastery, a city within the city of intimate courtyards, passageways and vivid colour. Continue through Arequipa's historic centre and traditional neighbourhoods as your guide brings its architecture and stories into focus, revealing a proud regional identity. Lunch at a selected picantería introduces the flavours and warm hospitality of Arequipa's culinary tradition.

Into the Colca landscape

Leave Arequipa and travel towards the Colca Valley through open highland scenery. Crossing the Salinas y Aguada Blanca National Reserve, stops along the way offer the chance to appreciate the landscape and learn about its wildlife and communities, from grazing vicuñas to the herders who share these plains. After lunch, continue to your hotel for a restful afternoon, settling into the valley at your own pace.

Colca, paths & village life

Discover the valley through its villages, cultivated terraces and rural traditions. A guided walk between Coporaque and Yanque brings you closer to the landscape, with the route adapted to your interests and comfort. Along the way, observe everyday life and hear the stories your guide shares. Return to your hotel for an unhurried afternoon, with time to relax in the warmth of Colca's thermal waters.

Condors & the road to Titicaca

Set out early for Cruz del Cóndor, where the canyon falls away dramatically below and Andean condors often rise on the morning air. Afterwards, begin a scenic journey across the highlands towards Puno. Lunch and pauses along the route punctuate this longer travel day, as the landscape gradually opens towards Lake Titicaca.

Titicaca, traditions across the water

Spend a full day on Lake Titicaca, sailing to the Uros and Taquile. On the floating islands, local hosts share how totora reeds shape their homes and way of life. On Taquile, walk island paths between stone walls and terraces, and discover the skill and meaning woven into its UNESCO-recognised textile tradition. Lunch with views across the lake precedes your return by boat to Puno.

Across the altiplano, towards Cusco

Follow the Ruta del Sol towards Cusco, pausing at Pukará, the mountain pass of La Raya, the Inca remains of Raqchi and the richly painted church of Andahuaylillas. Each stop reveals a different chapter of the region's history, linked by the landscapes in between. Lunch along the route offers a welcome pause before you arrive in Cusco.

Alternatively, travel from Puno to Cusco by scenic train, making the changing Andean landscape the focus of the day.

Cusco, history & everyday life

Discover Cusco's layered heritage with your guide. Explore the Cathedral, Qorikancha and the monumental stonework of Sacsayhuamán, each holding a different chapter of the city's past. At San Pedro Market, wander among stalls of everyday ingredients and lively exchanges, while San Blas invites you to explore its artisan workshops and narrow, climbing streets.

Into the Sacred Valley

Travel towards the Sacred Valley, pausing at Awanakancha to meet llamas, alpacas and vicuñas and see how their fibres become traditional textiles. In Pisac, browse the market and its colourful handicrafts before lunch in the valley. Arrive at your hotel, your home for the next three nights, with time to settle in and enjoy the mountain surroundings.

Maras, Moray & the welcome of Misminay

Explore the circular terraces of Moray and the salt pans of Maras, two landscapes shaped by generations of knowledge and work. Continue to Misminay, where community hosts welcome you into their traditions and daily life. Conversation and shared activities offer a personal view of the valley, followed by lunch prepared with local ingredients.

Chinchero, stories held in a thread

Spend the morning in Chinchero, exploring its heritage and meeting local weavers. Follow wool through its transformation, from natural dyes to colour and pattern, and hear the meanings artisans give to their work, with time to observe and take part. After lunch, return to your hotel for a free afternoon to enjoy the valley at your own pace.

A journey to Machu Picchu

Travel to Ollantaytambo and board your morning train to Machu Picchu Pueblo. The railway follows the Urubamba between steep mountains as the landscape grows ever more lush. On arrival, leave your overnight belongings at the hotel and continue by bus to Machu Picchu, where your guide explores its architecture, terraces and relationship with the surrounding peaks. Afterwards, return to the village for a relaxed evening close to the citadel.

From the mountains to Lima

After breakfast, return by train to Ollantaytambo, where your private transport awaits for the drive to Cusco Airport. Fly to Lima, where our team meets you for the journey to your hotel. Enjoy a final evening in the capital, perhaps at a restaurant of your choice for a farewell dinner.

A thoughtful farewell

Enjoy breakfast and time at leisure according to your flight schedule. At the appropriate time, your private transfer takes you to the airport, bringing your grand journey through Peru to a close.