Best of Peru (Lima – Cusco -Puno – Arequipa) 11 days

Tour Highlights

• Book with Confidence & Flexibility –
  Secure your spot with a simple deposit and enjoy flexible balance payments with no
  hidden booking fees.
• Lima & Peruvian Cuisine –
  Stroll through the colonial center of Lima and taste world-famous Peruvian food in
  the capital by the Pacific coast.
• Machu Picchu & Sacred Valley –
  Marvel at Machu Picchu, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World,
  and explore the Sacred Valley’s markets, llamas, and Inca fortresses.
• Cusco City & Living Culture –
  Wander Inca streets, visit cathedrals, temples, and local markets, and feel how the
  past and present blend in Cusco.
• Rainbow Mountain Adventure –
  Journey through high Andean landscapes to the colorful slopes of
  Vinicunca (Rainbow Mountain).
• Lake Titicaca by Boat –
  Take a boat ride on Lake Titicaca, visit the Uros floating islands,
  and meet local communities who keep ancient customs alive.
• Colca Canyon & Condors –
  Travel to Colca Canyon, watch majestic condors soar on the morning
  thermals, and soak in Andean thermal baths.
• Comfort & Ease –
  Enjoy 10 nights in comfortable hotels, included domestic flight Lima → Cusco,
  door-to-door transfers, and all main entrance tickets.

From the Pacific coast to the high Andes and deep canyons, discover the very best of
Peru in one carefully crafted itinerary.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1 | Welcome to Lima

On arrival in Lima, we’ll meet you at the airport and transfer you to
your hotel in Miraflores, the city’s modern, seaside district. Use the rest of the day
to rest from your flight or walk along the clifftop parks overlooking the Pacific.

• Meals: Breakfast at hotel (depending on arrival time)
• Accommodation: Hotel*** in Lima

Day 2 | Lima City Tour – Flight to Cusco

Early in the morning, your guide will pick you up and drive to Lima’s colonial center.
Visit the historic buildings around the Plaza Mayor, the
Archbishop’s Palace, and the Casa de Aliaga, one of
the oldest colonial mansions in the Americas.

In the afternoon, transfer to the airport for your flight to Cusco.
Upon arrival, a TreXperience representative will welcome you and drive you to your
hotel in Cusco, the former capital of the Inca Empire, surrounded by the Andes.

• Duration: Full day
• Meals: Breakfast at hotel
• Accommodation: Hotel*** in Cusco

Day 3 | Cusco City Tour

This morning, begin your Cusco city tour at the
Plaza de Armas. Visit the Cathedral, admire its exquisite chapels and
paintings from the Cusco School, then continue to the famous 12-angled stone
and Loreto Street.

Explore the Qoricancha (Temple of the Sun), whose walls were once
covered in gold, and then walk through San Pedro Market to
experience local flavors, aromas, and traditional products.

• Duration: Half-day
• Meals: Breakfast at hotel
• Accommodation: Hotel*** in Cusco

Day 4 | Sacred Valley: Cotahuasi Animal Shelter, Pisac & Ollantaytambo

At around 08:00, depart Cusco for a guided tour of the Sacred Valley.
Your first stop is the Cotahuasi Animal Sanctuary, where you can see
pumas, condors, llamas, alpacas, vicuñas, and guanacos up close.

Continue to Pisac to visit its impressive archaeological site and
colorful handicraft market. Then drive along the Sacred Valley to
Ollantaytambo, the “Last Living Inca Town”, with its original
streets, water channels, and fortress ruins. In the evening, take the train to
Aguas Calientes for dinner and overnight.

• Duration: Full day
• Meals: Breakfast at hotel
• Accommodation: Hotel*** in Aguas Calientes

Day 5 | Machu Picchu (The Lost City of the Incas) – Return to Cusco

Wake up early for the highlight of your TreXperience: Machu Picchu.
Take one of the first buses up from Aguas Calientes (around 05:30) to arrive as the
sky brightens and the mist lifts over the ruins.

Your guide will lead a 2–3-hour comprehensive tour of the citadel,
explaining its temples, plazas, terraces, and hidden corners. After the tour, you’ll
have time to explore on your own or, if pre-booked, climb Huayna Picchu
or Machu Picchu Mountain.

Later, take the bus back down to Aguas Calientes for lunch, then board the train and
connecting bus back to Cusco. You’ll be dropped off at your hotel.

• Duration: Full day
• Meals: Breakfast, lunch at Machu Picchu
• Accommodation: Hotel*** in Cusco

Day 6 | Rainbow Mountain Tour

Your guide will pick you up from your hotel and drive for about 3 hours to a native
community where you’ll have breakfast. From there, begin your ascent toward
Vinicunca (Rainbow Mountain) at over 5,000 m (16,466 ft).

The hike takes approximately 3 hours uphill, with time at the summit to enjoy and
photograph the colorful striped mountain and surrounding peaks. Afterward, descend to
your lunch spot and later drive back to Cusco, arriving at your hotel around 18:00.

• Duration: Full day
• Meals: Breakfast at hotel (trail breakfast/lunch may also be included by operator)
• Accommodation: Hotel*** in Cusco

Day 7 | Raqchi & Puno (Andean Route)

Depart Cusco early in the morning on a comfortable tourist bus bound for
Puno, enjoying spectacular Andean scenery along the way. En route,
visit Andahuaylillas Church (often called the “Sistine Chapel of the
Andes”), the Raqchi temple, and archaeological sites such as
Pucapucara / Pukara.

Arrive in Puno on the shores of Lake Titicaca, the world’s highest
navigable lake and South America’s largest freshwater lake. Check in to your hotel for
the night.

• Duration: Full day
• Meals: Breakfast at hotel
• Accommodation: Hotel*** in Puno

Day 8 | Lake Titicaca Excursion

After breakfast, embark on a full-day boat excursion on Lake Titicaca.
Visit the fascinating Uros Floating Islands, built from layers of
totora reeds, and meet the local residents who preserve ancient traditions and ways of
life.

You’ll have time to walk on the islands, learn how they are constructed, and interact
with the community. Return to Puno in the afternoon and enjoy free time to explore the
city on your own.

• Duration: Full day
• Meals: Breakfast at hotel
• Accommodation: Hotel*** in Puno

Day 9 | Travel to Colca Canyon

Around 06:00, depart Puno and travel by road toward the Colca Canyon
region. On the way, you’ll cross high mountain passes and altiplano landscapes with
herds of alpacas and llamas.

Arrive in the Colca Valley and relax for the evening—often with the chance to visit
nearby thermal baths (subject to time and availability).

• Duration: Full day
• Meals: Breakfast at hotel
• Accommodation: Hotel*** in Colca area

Day 10 | Full Day in Colca Canyon – Arequipa

After breakfast, head toward the Colca Canyon, one of the deepest
canyons in the world. Visit viewpoints such as Cruz del Cóndor (or
similar), where you may watch Andean condors gliding on the morning thermals.

Enjoy the incredible scenery of the Colca Valley, dotted with terraced fields and
traditional villages. In the afternoon, continue your journey toward
Arequipa, where you’ll spend your final night in Peru or near the
city (depending on the exact program).

• Duration: Full day
• Meals: Breakfast at hotel
• Accommodation: Hotel*** in Arequipa or Colca area (program dependent)

Day 11 | Depart Peru – Arequipa to Lima

At the appropriate time, transfer to Arequipa airport for your flight
to Lima and onward connection. This marks the end of your Best of Peru journey—or the
beginning of the next chapter if you choose to extend your stay.

• Meals: Breakfast at hotel (depending on flight)
• End of services: Arequipa airport

Everything That’s Covered

• Airport pick-up on arrival and drop-off at the end of the tour
• 10 nights in Hotel*** accommodation (Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley/Aguas Calientes, Puno, Colca/Arequipa)
• Pick-up from your hotel for every included tour or excursion
• All transportation from the beginning to the end of the itinerary (excluding final domestic flight Arequipa → Lima)
• Domestic flight from Lima to Cusco
• Professional English-speaking tour guides
• Second guide for groups of 8+ travelers
• Entrance fees/tickets to all sites listed in the itinerary (Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca, Colca, etc.)
• Expedition train to Machu Picchu Pueblo (Aguas Calientes)
• Panoramic train back toward Cusco (one way)
• Bus up and down between Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu
• All taxes and booking fees
• Daily breakfast at hotels

Price & Payment Details

Package Price

Price per person: USD $3,640
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To book the Best of Peru: Lima, Cusco, Puno & Arequipa tour,
you need to make an initial payment of USD $800 per person. The
remaining balance can be paid online, in installments, or in Cusco with any credit
card—no booking fees.

Discounts & Upgrades

• Special rates for children, students, or larger groups may be available on request.
• Single supplement applies if you want your own room throughout the tour.
• Upgrades to higher-category hotels or luxury trains can be arranged at extra cost.

Deposit: $800 pp secures your space •
Balance: flexible payment options before arrival or in Cusco •
Booking Fees: 0% when paying through our secure online platform.

Smart Packing Guide

You’ll experience coast, high Andes, and canyon climates—expect cool mornings, warm
days in the sun, and chilly nights at altitude. Pack in layers and keep your main
luggage light and manageable.

Travel Documents & Money

• Valid passport (and any required visas)
• Printed or digital copies of flight itineraries and insurance
• Credit/debit card and cash in Peruvian soles

Clothing – Coast & Cities (Lima, Arequipa)

• Lightweight T-shirts, shirts, and casual tops
• Comfortable jeans or light pants
• Light sweater or jacket for evenings
• Comfortable walking shoes

Clothing – Highlands (Cusco, Machu Picchu, Puno, Colca)

• Long-sleeve shirts and warm layers
• Fleece or light down jacket for cold mornings and nights
• Waterproof jacket or poncho
• Comfortable trekking pants or warm leggings
• Warm hat, gloves, and scarf or buff
• Sun hat or cap and sunglasses
• Good walking shoes or light hiking boots for uneven ground

Daypack Essentials

• Small daypack (20–30 L) for daily tours
• Reusable water bottle
• Snacks (nuts, energy bars, chocolate) for long travel days
• Camera or smartphone with charger and power bank

Toiletries & Health

• Personal toiletries and medications
• Basic first-aid (painkillers, stomach tablets, band-aids)
• High-SPF sunscreen and SPF lip balm
• Insect repellent (especially for Machu Picchu area)
• Hand sanitizer and tissues/wet wipes

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the Best of Peru tour?

The tour lasts 11 days and 10 nights. It starts in Lima and ends in
Arequipa, covering Lima, Cusco, Machu Picchu, Rainbow Mountain, Puno (Lake Titicaca),
and the Colca Canyon.

Where does the tour start and finish?

The tour starts in Lima, with a pick-up at Lima airport, and
finishes in Arequipa, with a transfer to Arequipa airport for your
flight back to Lima or onward destination.

Is this tour very physical?

Most days involve gentle walking and sightseeing, but there are two more demanding
days: Rainbow Mountain (high-altitude hike) and some walking on
uneven terrain at Machu Picchu and Colca Canyon viewpoints. A basic level of fitness
is recommended, and you should be comfortable walking for a few hours at a time.

Do I need to worry about altitude?

Yes, Cusco, Puno, and Colca Canyon are at high altitudes. The itinerary gradually
introduces altitude, but you may still feel some effects (shortness of breath, mild
headache). Staying hydrated, avoiding heavy meals and alcohol at first, and resting
when needed can help. If you have heart or lung conditions, consult your doctor before
traveling.

Which flights are included?

The package includes the domestic flight from Lima to Cusco. The
international flights and the flight from Arequipa to Lima
at the end of the tour are not included and must be booked separately.

What kind of hotels are used?

Accommodation is in comfortable 3-star (Hotel***) properties in each
destination, based on double occupancy. We choose safe, clean, and well-located
hotels. Higher-category hotels can be arranged on request for an additional cost.

Can I add Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain?

Yes. You can add Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain
for an extra fee (around USD $75 per person). Both hikes require separate permits and
must be booked well in advance as spaces are limited.

How big are the groups?

Group size is usually moderate to ensure a more personal experience. For larger
groups, a second guide is included from 8+ participants. If you
prefer a private departure just for your party, let us know for a tailored quote.

What Covid-19 measures are in place?

We follow local and national health protocols, including temperature checks when
required, use of masks in public areas according to regulations, hand sanitizer
available at all times, regular sanitizing of vehicles and high-touch surfaces,
smaller group sizes, reduced capacity in transport and sites when needed, and 100%
online payments with flexible booking policies during the COVID-19 era.

How far in advance should I book?

We recommend booking at least 2–3 months in advance, especially for
travel in high season (May–September), to secure flights, trains, and the best hotel
options. For last-minute bookings, contact us to check current availability.

How to Book Your Best of Peru Tour

1. Choose your dates:
   Contact us with your preferred travel dates and number of travelers, or check our
   online calendar for available departures.
2. Customize if you wish:
   Decide whether you want to add extra nights, hotel upgrades, Huayna Picchu or Machu
   Picchu Mountain, or additional tours (such as extra days in Lima or Arequipa).
3. Pay your deposit:
   Secure your booking with a USD $800 deposit per person using our
   secure online payment system. The balance can be paid in installments online or on
   arrival in Cusco.
4. Send your details:
   Complete the passenger form with passport information, flight details, contact info
   (including WhatsApp), and any dietary or medical considerations.
5. Receive your confirmation:
   We’ll send your final itinerary, hotel list, flight and train details, and a packing
   checklist so you know exactly what to expect.
6. Arrive & enjoy:
   We’ll meet you at Lima airport on Day 1 and take care of the rest while you enjoy
   the very best of Peru, from Lima to Cusco, Puno, and Arequipa.

Reserve your Best of Peru tour today with a small deposit and let us transform your
dream itinerary—Lima, Cusco, Lake Titicaca, and Colca Canyon—into an effortless,
unforgettable journey.