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PERU
Itinerary Overview
Days 1 - 3
Exploring Cusco
Days 4 - 7
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TAILORED TRIPS
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Days 8 - 12
The Rainbow Mountain
Machu Picchu
Highlights of Your Journey
Begin in Cusco, where Spanish colonial architecture stands atop Inca foundations, and ancient remedies like coca tea prepare you for altitude and exploration of sites like Sacsayhuamán and Qorikancha.
Venture through the Sacred Valley, discovering agricultural terraces in Pisac, the living fortress of Ollantaytambo, and the mysterious circular platforms of Moray alongside the salt ponds of Maras.
Experience Machu Picchu, journeying by train through cloud forest to explore the legendary Inca citadel built in the 15th century and hidden from the world until the early 20th century.
Explore Peru’s high-altitude wonders, from the rainbow-colored mountains formed by mineral deposits to Andean baroque churches and vast Inca ruins on the scenic route to Puno.
Conclude at Lake Titicaca, visiting the reed-built Uros floating islands and Taquile Island, where pre-Inca traditions and UNESCO-recognized textile arts continue to thrive on the world’s highest navigable lake.
Days 1 - 3
Your first days in Cusco blend Spanish colonial architecture with Inca foundations, preparing you for the Sacred Valley's archaeological treasures at the altitude where the Inca Empire once ruled.
Day one begins in Cusco's Plaza de Armas, built atop the Inca ceremonial center of Huacaypata, where Spanish colonial churches now stand on Inca stone foundations laid in the 15th century. Visit San Pedro Market and sip coca tea, a traditional remedy that indigenous peoples have used for over 3,000 years to combat altitude sickness. Your second day explores Sacsayhuamán, the massive fortress whose precisely cut stones still puzzle engineers today, and Qorikancha, once the Inca Empire's most sacred temple covered in gold sheets until Spanish conquistadors arrived in 1533. Day three takes you into the Sacred Valley to Pisac, where Inca agricultural terraces still function after 500 years, and Ollantaytambo, the fortress town where Inca Manco II successfully resisted Spanish forces in 1537, making it the only Inca settlement still inhabited today.
Days 4 - 7
Days four through seven lead you from Sacred Valley agricultural marvels to the mystical cloud forests surrounding Machu Picchu, culminating in Peru's most iconic archaeological discovery.
Your fourth day features the mysterious circular terraces of Moray, believed by some to be an Inca agricultural laboratory, and the ancient salt ponds of Maras, where families have extracted salt using the same techniques since pre-Columbian times. Day five brings the scenic train journey through cloud forest to Aguas Calientes, named for the hot springs that have soothed travelers long before Hiram Bingham popularized Machu Picchu in 1911.
The sixth day marks your visit to Machu Picchu itself, the "Lost City of the Incas" built around 1450 and abandoned during the Spanish conquest, remaining hidden until Bingham's expedition brought it to worldwide attention. Your seventh day offers a leisurely return to Cusco via train, with evening options to enjoy folklore shows featuring dances that blend Inca traditions with Spanish colonial influences, or pisco tastings celebrating Peru's national brandy.
Days 8 - 12
Your final stretch explores Peru's geological wonders and Lake Titicaca's floating islands, where ancient Uros traditions persist on the world's highest navigable lake.
Day eight brings adventure to Rainbow Mountain or the gentler Palcoyo, where mineral deposits create natural color palettes at elevations exceeding 5,000 meters, formations that took millions of years to create. Your ninth day features the scenic journey to Puno via the altiplano, stopping at Andahuaylillas, known as the "Sistine Chapel of the Americas" for its baroque interior, and Raqchi, site of the largest known Inca construction dedicated to the creator god Viracocha.
Day ten explores Lake Titicaca, sacred to the Inca as the birthplace of their civilization, visiting the Uros floating islands made entirely from totora reeds that have been continuously inhabited for over 500 years, and Taquile Island, where men knit traditional caps and UNESCO recognizes the textile art. The eleventh day allows flexibility for your return journey, while day twelve offers final market explorations and coffee with views over the city that served as the Inca Empire's capital from 1200 to 1533.
Day 1
Your first days in Cusco blend Spanish colonial architecture with Inca foundations, preparing you for the Sacred Valley's archaeological treasures at the altitude where the Inca Empire once ruled.
Day one begins in Cusco's Plaza de Armas, built atop the Inca ceremonial center of Huacaypata, where Spanish colonial churches now stand on Inca stone foundations laid in the 15th century. Visit San Pedro Market and sip coca tea, a traditional remedy that indigenous peoples have used for over 3,000 years to combat altitude sickness. Your second day explores Sacsayhuamán, the massive fortress whose precisely cut stones still puzzle engineers today, and Qorikancha, once the Inca Empire's most sacred temple covered in gold sheets until Spanish conquistadors arrived in 1533. Day three takes you into the Sacred Valley to Pisac, where Inca agricultural terraces still function after 500 years, and Ollantaytambo, the fortress town where Inca Manco II successfully resisted Spanish forces in 1537, making it the only Inca settlement still inhabited today.
Days 2 - 4
Days four through seven lead you from Sacred Valley agricultural marvels to the mystical cloud forests surrounding Machu Picchu, culminating in Peru's most iconic archaeological discovery.
Your fourth day features the mysterious circular terraces of Moray, believed by some to be an Inca agricultural laboratory, and the ancient salt ponds of Maras, where families have extracted salt using the same techniques since pre-Columbian times. Day five brings the scenic train journey through cloud forest to Aguas Calientes, named for the hot springs that have soothed travelers long before Hiram Bingham popularized Machu Picchu in 1911.
The sixth day marks your visit to Machu Picchu itself, the "Lost City of the Incas" built around 1450 and abandoned during the Spanish conquest, remaining hidden until Bingham's expedition brought it to worldwide attention. Your seventh day offers a leisurely return to Cusco via train, with evening options to enjoy folklore shows featuring dances that blend Inca traditions with Spanish colonial influences, or pisco tastings celebrating Peru's national brandy.
Days 5 - 6
Your final stretch explores Peru's geological wonders and Lake Titicaca's floating islands, where ancient Uros traditions persist on the world's highest navigable lake.
Day eight brings adventure to Rainbow Mountain or the gentler Palcoyo, where mineral deposits create natural color palettes at elevations exceeding 5,000 meters, formations that took millions of years to create. Your ninth day features the scenic journey to Puno via the altiplano, stopping at Andahuaylillas, known as the "Sistine Chapel of the Americas" for its baroque interior, and Raqchi, site of the largest known Inca construction dedicated to the creator god Viracocha.
Day ten explores Lake Titicaca, sacred to the Inca as the birthplace of their civilization, visiting the Uros floating islands made entirely from totora reeds that have been continuously inhabited for over 500 years, and Taquile Island, where men knit traditional caps and UNESCO recognizes the textile art. The eleventh day allows flexibility for your return journey, while day twelve offers final market explorations and coffee with views over the city that served as the Inca Empire's capital from 1200 to 1533.
Days 4 - 7
Days four through seven lead you from Sacred Valley agricultural marvels to the mystical cloud forests surrounding Machu Picchu, culminating in Peru's most iconic archaeological discovery.
Your fourth day features the mysterious circular terraces of Moray, believed by some to be an Inca agricultural laboratory, and the ancient salt ponds of Maras, where families have extracted salt using the same techniques since pre-Columbian times. Day five brings the scenic train journey through cloud forest to Aguas Calientes, named for the hot springs that have soothed travelers long before Hiram Bingham popularized Machu Picchu in 1911.
The sixth day marks your visit to Machu Picchu itself, the "Lost City of the Incas" built around 1450 and abandoned during the Spanish conquest, remaining hidden until Bingham's expedition brought it to worldwide attention. Your seventh day offers a leisurely return to Cusco via train, with evening options to enjoy folklore shows featuring dances that blend Inca traditions with Spanish colonial influences, or pisco tastings celebrating Peru's national brandy.
Days 8 - 12
Your final stretch explores Peru's geological wonders and Lake Titicaca's floating islands, where ancient Uros traditions persist on the world's highest navigable lake.
Day eight brings adventure to Rainbow Mountain or the gentler Palcoyo, where mineral deposits create natural color palettes at elevations exceeding 5,000 meters, formations that took millions of years to create. Your ninth day features the scenic journey to Puno via the altiplano, stopping at Andahuaylillas, known as the "Sistine Chapel of the Americas" for its baroque interior, and Raqchi, site of the largest known Inca construction dedicated to the creator god Viracocha.
Day ten explores Lake Titicaca, sacred to the Inca as the birthplace of their civilization, visiting the Uros floating islands made entirely from totora reeds that have been continuously inhabited for over 500 years, and Taquile Island, where men knit traditional caps and UNESCO recognizes the textile art. The eleventh day allows flexibility for your return journey, while day twelve offers final market explorations and coffee with views over the city that served as the Inca Empire's capital from 1200 to 1533.
BEST TIME
TAILORED TRIPS
from £3000 pp, per night
Cusco - Moray - Machu Picchu - Lake Titicaca
Days 1 - 3
Exploring Cusco
Days 4 - 7
Machu Picchu
Days 8 - 12
The Rainbow Mountain
Trip Highlights
Begin in Cusco, where Spanish colonial architecture stands atop Inca foundations, and ancient remedies like coca tea prepare you for altitude and exploration of sites like Sacsayhuamán and Qorikancha.
Venture through the Sacred Valley, discovering agricultural terraces in Pisac, the living fortress of Ollantaytambo, and the mysterious circular platforms of Moray alongside the salt ponds of Maras.
Experience Machu Picchu, journeying by train through cloud forest to explore the legendary Inca citadel built in the 15th century and hidden from the world until the early 20th century.
Explore Peru’s high-altitude wonders, from the rainbow-colored mountains formed by mineral deposits to Andean baroque churches and vast Inca ruins on the scenic route to Puno.
Conclude at Lake Titicaca, visiting the reed-built Uros floating islands and Taquile Island, where pre-Inca traditions and UNESCO-recognized textile arts continue to thrive on the world’s highest navigable lake.
Days 1 - 3
Your first days in Cusco blend Spanish colonial architecture with Inca foundations, preparing you for the Sacred Valley's archaeological treasures at the altitude where the Inca Empire once ruled.
Day one begins in Cusco's Plaza de Armas, built atop the Inca ceremonial center of Huacaypata, where Spanish colonial churches now stand on Inca stone foundations laid in the 15th century. Visit San Pedro Market and sip coca tea, a traditional remedy that indigenous peoples have used for over 3,000 years to combat altitude sickness. Your second day explores Sacsayhuamán, the massive fortress whose precisely cut stones still puzzle engineers today, and Qorikancha, once the Inca Empire's most sacred temple covered in gold sheets until Spanish conquistadors arrived in 1533. Day three takes you into the Sacred Valley to Pisac, where Inca agricultural terraces still function after 500 years, and Ollantaytambo, the fortress town where Inca Manco II successfully resisted Spanish forces in 1537, making it the only Inca settlement still inhabited today.
Days 5 - 6
Your final days delve deeper into Cusco's cultural treasures, from bustling markets to temples that showcase the sophisticated civilization Spanish conquistadors encountered in 1533.
Day five navigates San Pedro Market, where vendors sell coca leaves, quinoa, and textiles much as their ancestors did during Inca times, then visits Qorikancha, the "Temple of the Sun" once covered in gold sheets that Spanish conquistadors melted down, leaving perfectly fitted stone walls that support the Santo Domingo convent. Your sixth day concludes at Cusco Cathedral, built atop Inca Viracocha temple foundations, and the Inca Museum, where artifacts reveal the sophisticated engineering, astronomy, and artistic achievements of the civilization that controlled 12 million people across western South America before European contact.
Days 2 - 4
Days two through four explore the Sacred Valley's Inca legacy, culminating in Machu Picchu - the "Lost City" that remained hidden from Spanish conquistadors for over 400 years.
Day two ventures into the Sacred Valley to Ollantaytambo, the "living Inca town" where descendants still inhabit stone houses built in the 15th century, then continues to Pisac's terraced ruins that demonstrate Inca agricultural engineering designed to maximize crop yields at 3,000-meter altitudes.
Your third day boards the train through cloud forest to Aguas Calientes, gateway to Machu Picchu, the royal estate built around 1450 CE for Inca emperor Pachacuti and abandoned during Spanish conquest, remaining unknown to the outside world until Hiram Bingham's 1911 expedition. Day four returns to explore Maras salt ponds, harvested since Inca times using techniques unchanged for over 500 years, and Moray's circular terraces that served as agricultural laboratories where Incas tested crop varieties at different microclimates.
Days 5 - 6
Your final days delve deeper into Cusco's cultural treasures, from bustling markets to temples that showcase the sophisticated civilization Spanish conquistadors encountered in 1533.
Day five navigates San Pedro Market, where vendors sell coca leaves, quinoa, and textiles much as their ancestors did during Inca times, then visits Qorikancha, the "Temple of the Sun" once covered in gold sheets that Spanish conquistadors melted down, leaving perfectly fitted stone walls that support the Santo Domingo convent. Your sixth day concludes at Cusco Cathedral, built atop Inca Viracocha temple foundations, and the Inca Museum, where artifacts reveal the sophisticated engineering, astronomy, and artistic achievements of the civilization that controlled 12 million people across western South America before European contact.
Days 4 - 7
Days four through seven lead you from Sacred Valley agricultural marvels to the mystical cloud forests surrounding Machu Picchu, culminating in Peru's most iconic archaeological discovery.
Your fourth day features the mysterious circular terraces of Moray, believed by some to be an Inca agricultural laboratory, and the ancient salt ponds of Maras, where families have extracted salt using the same techniques since pre-Columbian times. Day five brings the scenic train journey through cloud forest to Aguas Calientes, named for the hot springs that have soothed travelers long before Hiram Bingham popularized Machu Picchu in 1911.
The sixth day marks your visit to Machu Picchu itself, the "Lost City of the Incas" built around 1450 and abandoned during the Spanish conquest, remaining hidden until Bingham's expedition brought it to worldwide attention. Your seventh day offers a leisurely return to Cusco via train, with evening options to enjoy folklore shows featuring dances that blend Inca traditions with Spanish colonial influences, or pisco tastings celebrating Peru's national brandy.
Days 8 - 12
Your final stretch explores Peru's geological wonders and Lake Titicaca's floating islands, where ancient Uros traditions persist on the world's highest navigable lake.
Day eight brings adventure to Rainbow Mountain or the gentler Palcoyo, where mineral deposits create natural color palettes at elevations exceeding 5,000 meters, formations that took millions of years to create. Your ninth day features the scenic journey to Puno via the altiplano, stopping at Andahuaylillas, known as the "Sistine Chapel of the Americas" for its baroque interior, and Raqchi, site of the largest known Inca construction dedicated to the creator god Viracocha.
Day ten explores Lake Titicaca, sacred to the Inca as the birthplace of their civilization, visiting the Uros floating islands made entirely from totora reeds that have been continuously inhabited for over 500 years, and Taquile Island, where men knit traditional caps and UNESCO recognizes the textile art. The eleventh day allows flexibility for your return journey, while day twelve offers final market explorations and coffee with views over the city that served as the Inca Empire's capital from 1200 to 1533.
BEST TIME
TAILORED TRIPS
from £3000 pp, per night
Cusco - Moray - Machu Picchu - Lake Titicaca
Days 1 - 3
Exploring Cusco
Days 4 - 7
Machu Picchu
Days 8 - 12
The Rainbow Mountain
Trip Highlights
Begin in Cusco, where Spanish colonial architecture stands atop Inca foundations, and ancient remedies like coca tea prepare you for altitude and exploration of sites like Sacsayhuamán and Qorikancha.
Venture through the Sacred Valley, discovering agricultural terraces in Pisac, the living fortress of Ollantaytambo, and the mysterious circular platforms of Moray alongside the salt ponds of Maras.
Experience Machu Picchu, journeying by train through cloud forest to explore the legendary Inca citadel built in the 15th century and hidden from the world until the early 20th century.
Explore Peru’s high-altitude wonders, from the rainbow-colored mountains formed by mineral deposits to Andean baroque churches and vast Inca ruins on the scenic route to Puno.
Conclude at Lake Titicaca, visiting the reed-built Uros floating islands and Taquile Island, where pre-Inca traditions and UNESCO-recognized textile arts continue to thrive on the world’s highest navigable lake.
Days 1 - 3
Your first days in Cusco blend Spanish colonial architecture with Inca foundations, preparing you for the Sacred Valley's archaeological treasures at the altitude where the Inca Empire once ruled.
Day one begins in Cusco's Plaza de Armas, built atop the Inca ceremonial center of Huacaypata, where Spanish colonial churches now stand on Inca stone foundations laid in the 15th century. Visit San Pedro Market and sip coca tea, a traditional remedy that indigenous peoples have used for over 3,000 years to combat altitude sickness. Your second day explores Sacsayhuamán, the massive fortress whose precisely cut stones still puzzle engineers today, and Qorikancha, once the Inca Empire's most sacred temple covered in gold sheets until Spanish conquistadors arrived in 1533. Day three takes you into the Sacred Valley to Pisac, where Inca agricultural terraces still function after 500 years, and Ollantaytambo, the fortress town where Inca Manco II successfully resisted Spanish forces in 1537, making it the only Inca settlement still inhabited today.
Days 2 - 4
Days two through four explore the Sacred Valley's Inca legacy, culminating in Machu Picchu - the "Lost City" that remained hidden from Spanish conquistadors for over 400 years.
Day two ventures into the Sacred Valley to Ollantaytambo, the "living Inca town" where descendants still inhabit stone houses built in the 15th century, then continues to Pisac's terraced ruins that demonstrate Inca agricultural engineering designed to maximize crop yields at 3,000-meter altitudes.
Your third day boards the train through cloud forest to Aguas Calientes, gateway to Machu Picchu, the royal estate built around 1450 CE for Inca emperor Pachacuti and abandoned during Spanish conquest, remaining unknown to the outside world until Hiram Bingham's 1911 expedition. Day four returns to explore Maras salt ponds, harvested since Inca times using techniques unchanged for over 500 years, and Moray's circular terraces that served as agricultural laboratories where Incas tested crop varieties at different microclimates.
Best Luxury Hotels in Peru: Conte's Seasonal Picks for 2025
Titilaka
Lake Titicaca, Peru
Titilaka is a remote, luxury “experience lodge” perched on a private peninsula on the shores of Lake Titicaca, about 12,500 ft above sea level. The hotel has just 18 lake-facing rooms, spread across three floors - including Dawn rooms for sunrise views, Dusk rooms for sunset, and spacious Corner suites with double-aspect windows.
Dining at Titilaka is all-inclusive and deeply rooted in the Andean setting: guests enjoy a la carte Peruvian fusion cuisine using local ingredients like lake trout. The lodge also arranges excursions, from kayaking, and hiking to guided visits to local Aymara communities and Inca ruins. For wellness, there is a massage room on-site, and public spaces include three lounges, wrap-around terraces, a bar, and a small reading/media room.
Miraflores Park, A Belmond Hotel
Lima, Peru
Miraflores Park, A Belmond Hotel, is a cliff-top luxury retreat in Lima’s upscale Miraflores district, offering 89 spacious suites with ocean or city views. Its location along the Malecón provides immediate access to scenic coastal paths, Larcomar, and the vibrant cultural scene of Miraflores. The design blends contemporary elegance with Peruvian art and materials, giving the hotel a refined yet local character.
Dining includes Tragaluz, known for its Asian-Mediterranean-Peruvian fusion cuisine, and The Observatory, an 11th-floor breakfast venue with panoramic Pacific views. Guests can also unwind at the sleek Belo Bar. Wellness offerings feature the Zest Spa, which incorporates Amazonian ingredients into its treatments, as well as a rooftop infinity pool, gym, and sauna.
Hotel B
Lima, Peru
Hotel B is a refined boutique hotel housed in a beautifully restored Belle Époque mansion in Barranco, Lima’s bohemian arts district. Originally built in 1914 as a summer residence for a wealthy Lima family, the building was transformed and opened as a hotel in May 2013.
The hotel offers about 20 rooms (some sources say 17 suites), spread between the historic mansion (“casona”) and a modern wing. Each room is individually decorated and filled with art; Hotel B boasts a collection of over 250 pieces of Latin American and Peruvian art. Dining and gathering takes place in equally elegant settings: there’s a restaurant (“El Comedor”) that focuses on local and seasonal Peruvian ingredients with a fusion touch. Guests also enjoy a traditional Peruvian afternoon tea (“lonche”) in the library or courtyard.
Sanctuary Lodge
Machu Picchu, Peru
Sanctuary Lodge is a unique retreat located at the entrance to Machu Picchu, offering an extraordinary experience for those looking to explore the ancient Incan city. This luxury hotel provides guests with the rare opportunity to stay just steps from the iconic ruins.
Surrounded by lush gardens and breathtaking mountain views, the hotel’s elegant rooms offer comfort and tranquility. Guests can enjoy Peruvian cuisine at the on-site restaurant and relax with spa treatments. The prime location, paired with personalised service, makes Sanctuary Lodge the perfect base for discovering the rich cultural heritage of Machu Picchu.
Palacio del Inka
Cusco, Peru
Palacio del Inka is a luxurious hotel located in the heart of Cusco, Peru, offering a perfect blend of colonial charm and modern comfort. Housed in a former palace, the hotel’s rich history is reflected in its grand architecture and ornate interiors.
Guests can enjoy spacious rooms adorned with traditional Andean textiles and stunning views of the city and the surrounding mountains. The hotel is ideally located for exploring nearby historical sites like the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu. With exceptional service and a range of dining options, Palacio del Inka offers a memorable Peruvian escape.
Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel
Aguas Calientes, Peru
Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel is a serene retreat nestled in the heart of Peru’s Andean cloud forest, just a short distance from the iconic Machu Picchu ruins. This eco-luxury hotel features rustic, yet elegant casitas designed to blend seamlessly with the natural surroundings.
The hotel offers guided excursions, including birdwatching and archaeological tours, and guests can unwind at the on-site spa, enjoying traditional Peruvian wellness treatments. Inkaterra provides an unforgettable experience, combining comfort, culture, and environmental sustainability in the heart of Peru.
