Peru Signature Journey Lima, Cusco & Machu Picchu

Upon arrival in Lima, our representative will welcome you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure to relax after your international flight.

Depending on your arrival time, you may enjoy a short walk along the Pacific coastline or explore nearby neighborhoods. Overnight in Lima.

After breakfast, explore Lima’s historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site filled with colonial architecture, grand plazas, and ornate churches.

Continue to the impressive Museo Larco, home to an extraordinary collection of pre-Columbian art spanning over 5,000 years of history. The museum provides fascinating insight into Peru’s ancient civilizations before the Incas.

In the afternoon, transfer to the airport for your flight to Cusco. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and rest to begin acclimatizing to the altitude. Overnight in Cusco.

Enjoy a relaxed morning to adapt to Cusco’s altitude (3,400 m / 11,150 ft).

In the afternoon, begin your guided city tour. Walk through the historic center, where Inca stone foundations support colonial buildings. Visit the Temple of the Sun and impressive archaeological sites located in the hills above the city. Massive stone constructions and panoramic views reveal the grandeur of the Inca Empire.

Return to your hotel for overnight.

Today you will explore the Sacred Valley, a region of fertile lands and picturesque villages surrounded by towering Andes peaks.

Visit ancient agricultural terraces and significant Inca sites that demonstrate remarkable engineering and spiritual importance.

In the afternoon, board the train to the town of Aguas Calientes, enjoying spectacular views as the landscape transitions from highlands to lush cloud forest. Overnight in Machu Picchu town.

Wake up early for the highlight of your journey. Take the shuttle bus up to Machu Picchu and enter the citadel as the morning light illuminates its terraces and temples.

Your expert guide will explain the mysteries, architecture, and historical significance of this world icon. Walk through its plazas, ceremonial centers, and agricultural terraces while surrounded by dramatic mountain scenery.

After the visit, return to Aguas Calientes and board the train back to Cusco. Transfer to your hotel for overnight.

Depart early for a scenic drive through remote Andean communities toward Rainbow Mountain.

Begin your hike surrounded by herds of alpacas and snow-capped peaks. Upon reaching the summit, admire the extraordinary natural stripes of red, yellow, green, and turquoise created by mineral deposits over millions of years.

After time to enjoy the views and take photographs, descend and return to Cusco in the evening. Overnight in Cusco.

Enjoy your final morning at leisure in Cusco. Explore artisan markets, relax at a café, or stroll through the charming cobblestone streets.

At the scheduled time, transfer to the airport for your flight back to Lima. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel for your final night in Peru.