Lima
Colonial plazas, catacombs and clifftops over the Pacific.
Private journey · 12 days / 11 nights
Peru in 12 Days: Lima, Cusco & Titicaca
Twelve private days from Lima to Lake Titicaca: Machu Picchu, Rainbow Mountain, the Sacred Valley and the Uros islands.
- Duration
- 12 days / 11 nights
- Route
- Lima · Cusco · Machu Picchu · Puno
- Service
- Private, with bilingual guides
- Hotels
- 3★, 4★ or 5★, your choice
- Meals
- Breakfasts and 5 lunches
- Price
- Personalized quote
Your private journey
Let’s shape your experience.
Receive a personalized proposal for your dates and group.
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Talk to our local teamThe experience
Places to remember. A journey of your own.
From the Pacific coast to the highest navigable lake on earth, at a pace that leaves room to breathe. Explore Lima, spend a night beside Machu Picchu, hike to Rainbow Mountain and discover Maras and Moray, then cross the Altiplano to sail among the islands of Lake Titicaca.
More about this experience
Tip: plan early. We can quote domestic flights and Machu Picchu tickets for your dates.
Highlights
- A night beside Machu Picchu, without the rush
- The striped peaks of Rainbow Mountain
- The salt pans of Maras and the terraces of Moray
- Uros and Taquile on Lake Titicaca
PLACES ALONG THE WAY
Sacred Valley
Inca terraces, markets and living towns along the Urubamba River.
Machu Picchu
The Inca citadel, explored with your guide after a night in Aguas Calientes.
Cusco
The Inca capital, with Qorikancha, Sacsayhuamán and its cobbled streets.
Rainbow Mountain
The mineral-striped slopes of Vinicunca, above 5,000 m.
Lake Titicaca
Floating reed islands and Taquile’s weaving tradition on the world’s highest navigable lake.
Your journey
Your itinerary
Suggested outline
The sequence and timings are confirmed in your personal proposal.
Day 01
Welcome to Lima
Meet our team at the airport for a private transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to settle in.
Day 02
Lima, old and new
From 9:00 AM, the Historic Center and the San Francisco catacombs, lunch at a local restaurant, then Miraflores, San Isidro, Barranco and Morro Solar. Back around 5:30 PM.
Day 03
Fly to Cusco
A short flight to the Inca capital and a transfer to your hotel. Take the afternoon to acclimatize around the Plaza de Armas.
Day 04
Sacred Valley to Aguas Calientes
Visit Pisac and Ollantaytambo, with lunch on the way, then take the train along the Urubamba River to Aguas Calientes.
Day 05
Machu Picchu
A guided visit of the citadel in the morning, then a free afternoon in Aguas Calientes, perhaps at its hot springs.
Day 06
Return to Cusco
A relaxed morning, then the afternoon train to Poroy and a private transfer to your hotel in Cusco.
Day 07
Cusco and four Inca sites
The Cathedral and Qorikancha, then Sacsayhuamán, Q’enqo, Tambomachay and Puka Pukara. Free afternoon in the city.
Day 08
Rainbow Mountain
A 5:00 AM private pickup, breakfast in the countryside and the hike to Vinicunca, above 5,000 m. Lunch, then back around 5:00 PM.
Day 09
Maras, Moray & Chinchero
Weaving traditions in Chinchero, the circular terraces of Moray and the salt pans of Maras, with lunch in Urubamba.
Day 10
Journey to Puno
Fly to Juliaca, travel the Route of the Sun with stops at Raqchi and La Raya, or ride the Titicaca Train. We quote your choice.
Day 11
Lake Titicaca: Uros & Taquile
From 7:30 AM, sail to the floating Uros islands and on to Taquile, with a lakeside lunch. Back in Puno by mid-afternoon.
Day 12
Farewell
Transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
Clear from the start
Know what your journey covers.
- Airport, hotel and train station transfers, as listed
- Round-trip train to Aguas Calientes and shuttle bus to Machu Picchu
- Machu Picchu entrance and guided tour
- Lima full-day city tour with local lunch
- Sacred Valley, Cusco City Tour, Rainbow Mountain and Maras, Moray & Chinchero
- Lake Titicaca by boat: Uros and Taquile, with lunch
- Professional bilingual guide on every tour
- Entrance fees: San Francisco Monastery, Cusco Tourist Ticket, Cathedral, Qorikancha, Maras and the Uros
Not included
- Domestic flights (quoted separately, or book your own)
- Cusco–Puno journey: flight, Route of the Sun or Titicaca Train, quoted to your choice
- Hotels, priced by the category you choose
- Travel insurance
- Tips for guides and drivers
- Meals not listed and personal expenses
Good to know before you go
Travel with peace of mind.
Pickup and return
- Meet-and-greet at Lima airport on arrival
- All transfers between airports, hotels, train stations and tours
- Final transfer to the airport on your last day
What to bring
- Your passport, required for trains and Machu Picchu
- Warm layers for the Andes
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sunglasses, sunscreen and a hat
- A light rain jacket
- A small daypack
Important information
- Cusco sits at 3,400 m and Puno at 3,800 m. Day 3 is kept free to acclimatize.
- Machu Picchu tickets and trains are subject to availability, so we recommend booking early.
- The itinerary may adjust for weather, train schedules or local conditions.
- Rainbow Mountain is a demanding high-altitude hike; good fitness is required.
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Departure times
- Start any day of the year, on your dates
- Exact times are confirmed in your personalized itinerary
Clear before you confirm
Your personalized proposal confirms the itinerary, hotels, inclusions, prices and cancellation terms before you book.
A few things you might be wondering.
How much does it cost?
Private service, per person: US$1,800 for 2–3 travelers, US$1,300 for 4–6 and US$1,100 for 7–10. Hotels and domestic flights are quoted separately, to your choice.
Are hotels included?
Hotels are quoted separately so you can choose your style: 3★ (Casa Andina Standard or similar), 4★ (Casa Andina Select or similar) or 5★ (Casa Andina Premium or similar).
Are domestic flights included?
No. We can quote them for your dates, or you can book your own and we’ll coordinate every transfer around them.
Can I adjust the itinerary?
Yes. Every journey is private and tailor-made: we can change the pace, swap tours or add nights.
Make room for a different kind of journey.
Tell us your plans. We’ll help bring them together.