Explore Peru on a 7-day journey by land, sea and air, discovering the country's archaeological, cultural and natural treasures. Fly over the mysterious Nazca Lines, observe the abundant wildlife of the Ballestas Islands, also called Little Galapagos, by boat, discover the legacy of the Inca Empire in Machu Picchu and the magnificent colonial cities founded by the Spanish conquerors.

To truly immerse yourself in untouched nature, choose the 9-night tour and explore the Amazon rainforest too!

Your itinerary:

7 nights / 8 day tour

Day 1: Arrival in Lima

Day 2: Lima

Day 3: Lima - Paracas

Day 4: Paracas - Ballestas Islands - Lima

Day 5: Lima - Flight to Cuzco

Day 6: Cuzco - Machu Picchu - Cuzco

Day 7: Cusco

Day 8: Cuzco - Flight to Lima - Departure

9 nights / 10 day tour with Amazon Rainforest extension

Day 1 to 7: Roundtrip programme in 7 nights tour

Day 8: Cuzco - Flight to Lima - Flight to Puerto Maldonado - Amazon Rainforest

Day 9: Amazon Rainforest

Day 10: Amazon Rainforest - Puerto Maldonado - Flight to Lima - Departure

Please note that the order of activities can be changed without altering the interest of the programme.

A transport service and representative will meet you at the airport at the scheduled time to take you to your hotel in Lima. The Peruvian capital is a modern metropolis steeped in history and currently undergoing an exciting cultural and economic transformation.

Overnight stay in selected hotel in Lima.

Day 2: Lima
Use your free day for your own exploration or optional excursions: Optional visit with extra charge: Guided tour of the city and Larco Museum Start at the Larco Museum in the traditional Pueblo Libre neighbourhood, housed in a beautifully restored viceregal mansion built over a pre-Columbian pyramid.

The museum has the most comprehensive collection of pre-Hispanic gold and silver objects in the world. Then visit Casa Aliaga, a colonial mansion given by the great conquistador Francisco Pizarro to Jeronimo de Aliaga, one of his captains, in 1535. It is the only house from that time that has always belonged to the same family.

Continue with a panoramic tour of the colonial city centre, starting from and extending through the main square. You can admire the grandiose architecture of the Spanish Empire and marvel at Lima Cathedral. Built in the 16th century, this building required more than 80 years of work. After the visit, you will be transferred to the hotel.

Overnight stay in selected hotel in Lima with breakfast.

Day 3: Lima - Paracas
After breakfast at the hotel, a representative will pick you up and accompany you to the bus station to catch the bus from Lima to Paracas. After a four-hour drive, you will arrive at Pisco airport and enjoy a flight over the desert to observe the mysterious Nazca Lines.

The small town of Nazca would go unnoticed on the map if it weren't for the ancient geoglyphs etched into the sand that have given it worldwide fame. Flying over the desert, the lines contract into simple geometric patterns, then some of the swirls and zigzags begin to form more distinct shapes: a spider, a condor, a monkey, to name a few. Weather and airspace conditions permitting, also fly over the newly discovered drawings in Palpa. Continue your flight over mountains where millions of years old marine fossils have been discovered and then return to Pisco to complete your flying experience.

Back on ground, you will be transferred to the hotel in Paracas and have the afternoon at leisure.

Overnight stay in a selected hotel in Paracas with breakfast.

Today, you'll head towards the Ballestas Islands to the El Chaco pier, ready for a boat tour.

The Ballestas are a group of rocky islands with beautiful geographical formations, just a few kilometres from the west coast of Peru. The islands are the perfect habitat for a variety of bird species and an eclectic mix of wildlife including seals, pelicans, sea lions and the endangered Humboldt penguin. Circle around the islands' dramatic cliffs and look out for large flocks of noisy sea lions relaxing on the rocks, birds stretching their wings and, if you're lucky, dolphins approaching your boat. Although you won't land on the islands, you can get up close to this impressive wildlife.

During your cruise you will also pass by the Candelabra of Paracas, a massive geoglyph dating back to around 200 BC, although the purpose and creator of this three-pronged sculpture remains a mystery. At the end of your boat tour, you will be transferred to the bus station for your return transfer to Lima.

Overnight stay in selected hotel in Lima with breakfast.

Day 5: Lima - Flight to Cuzco
You will be transferred from your hotel to Lima airport to catch a flight to Cuzco.

Upon arrival in the city, you will be transferred to your selected hotel. Optional with surcharge: City tour in Cusco In the afternoon, enjoy a guided tour of the ancient capital of the Inca Empire. The tour starts with the Santo Domingo Monastery, a large Renaissance-Baroque complex built over the Inca temple of Coricancha. It was one of the most important temples dedicated to the worship of the sun, and its foundations are still visible at the foot of the monastery. According to ancient chronicles, the temple was covered in gold leaf and filled with golden representations of nature.

Next, visit the cathedral, the most imposing monument in the main square. Drive to the hills above Cusco to visit the remains of the Sacsayhuaman fortress, whose impressive ramparts offer stunning panoramic views of the city, and the ruins of the temple and amphitheatre of Qenqo, where the Incas probably practised agricultural rituals. Admire Qenqo and finally visit Puka Pukara ("red fortress" in Quechua), an Inca military complex perched on a prominent hill. You can still appreciate its dwellings, bathrooms, aqueducts, walls and towers. You will then return to your hotel.

Overnight stay in selected hotel in Cusco with breakfast.

A transport service will pick you up and take you to Ollanta train station, where you'll board the train to Aguas Calientes, the closest town to Machu Picchu.

After a scenic ride through spectacular Andean landscapes, you will reach Aguas Calientes train station. There you will board a bus for a 25-minute ride to Machu Picchu. The "lost city of the Incas" is said to have been built in the 1450s by the Inca emperor Pachacuti as a resort, but a century later the city was abandoned after the Spanish conquest. The Spanish never found it, which spared its destruction. Instead, it was slowly swallowed up by the jungle, out of sight.

A guided tour explains the origins of this impressive citadel and presents its most important sights. Return to Aguas Calientes. Lunch included (lunch time may vary depending on the entrance to the citadel).

In the afternoon, transfer to Aguas Calientes train station and return by train to Ollanta station. From there you will be transferred to your hotel in Cusco.

Overnight stay in selected hotel in Cusco with breakfast and lunch included.

Day 7: Cusco

Today free day to explore the city at your leisure or take part in the optional visits offered below (extra charge):

Day 8: Cuzco - Flight to Lima - Departure for 7 night stays

You will be transferred to the airport in Cuzco to take your departure flight.

Breakfast is included.

After being picked up at the airport, you will take a bus to the port of Capitania, from where you will travel downstream on the Madre de Dios River to the lodge. During the trip you may see alligators, turtles, herons and other animals along the coast.

In the afternoon, a specialised guide will take you on a trail to Cocha Cayman, a small lagoon where you will have the opportunity to observe black and white caimans. At the end of the day you will experience a spectacular sunset with bright and intense colours.

Overnight stay in the Amazon Rainforest.

Day 9: Amazon Rainforest
After a delicious breakfast, you will head deep into the forest with a local guide.

You will walk on trails and cross temporary streams called pipes and witness a great diversity of flora and fauna. You can observe mammals such as the jaguar or the otorongo, the tapir and the huangana; rodents such as the giant otter, capybara, paca and armadillo; primates such as the howler monkey and the puffin, reptiles such as the iguana and the puffin; amphibians such as the toad and birds such as the guan, the partridge, the golden parakeet and the scarlet and blue macaw.

Once you arrive at Lost Lake (Cocha Perdida), head to a huge viewing platform from where you can contemplate the vastness of this magical place. Discover two types of palm swamps: dense and mixed. Palm swamps are wetlands that provide habitat for many types of wildlife. In the afternoon, visit Monkey Island, just a few minutes from the lodge, guided by an experienced guide. Walking around the island, you can observe exceptional landscapes and lush flora that are home to a variety of monkeys such as the black spider monkey, capuchin monkeys, tamarins, squirrel monkeys and South American coatis, as well as many species of birds. Finally, finish your island tour and enjoy the most beautiful sunsets in the jungle.

Overnight stay in the Amazon Rainforest.

Day 10: Amazon Rainforest - Puerto Maldonado - Flight to Lima - Departure
After a final breakfast, you will be transferred to Puerto Maldonado airport for your flight to Lima and back home.

Throughout your adventure, you'll stay in the following hotels of the chosen category:

Standard Hotels:

Lima: Standard Room - Arawi Miraflores Express (or similar).

Paracas: Standard Room - San Agustin Paracas (or similar)

Cusco: Standard Room - Tierra Viva Cusco Saphi (or similar)

Amazon: Eco Amazonia Lodge (or similar)

Superior Hotels:

Lima: Deluxe Room - Arawi Prime (or similar)

Paracas: Standard Room - Radisson Resort Paracas (or similar)

Cuzco: Standard Room - Sonesta Cusco (or similar)

Amazon: Eco Amazonia Lodge (or similar)

Luxury Hotels:

Lima: Superior Room with City View - Iberostar Selection Miraflores (or similar)

Paracas: Standard Room - Aranwa Paracas Resort & Spa (or similar)

Cusco: Superior Room - Casa Andina Premium Cusco (or similar)

Amazonas: Eco Amazonia Lodge (or similar)

In the morning, transfer from your hotel to Sacsayhuaman archaeological site. From here the walk to Chacán, also known as Balcón del Diablo will begin. This place presents a perfect harmony between nature and Inca architecture with buildings that blend perfectly between the rocks. At the top of the cliff, you will have a view of the entire site. The walk continues to Zone X, known for its mysterious rock mazes. After lunch on the way, you will visit the Temple of the Moon, where you will learn more about the Andean worldview and its connection with the stars and forces of nature. Then you will explore the archaeological complex of Cusilluchayoc. The return to Cusco is made following the route of the ancient Inca trail that went to Antisuyo. You will enter the city through San Blas, an area known for its talented craftsmen, where the trek ends.

Departure from the hotel at 4:00 am to leave for Quesoyuni. Visit Japura on the way, a small Andean community and have breakfast there. A hike to Kairawiri, starting point of the impressive mountain of 7 colors. Enjoy the natural spectacle that you have in front of you and the imposing mountains that also fill the landscape with colors. After the 30 to 45 minute visit, go to Kairawiri for a packed lunch. Return by bus to Cusco and transfer to the hotel.

The adventure begins with a transfer from your hotel to the starting point of the hike, before reaching the top of the impressive colorful mountain of Palcoyo. Like the Mountain of 7 colors, also called Vinicunca, Palcoyo gets its color from minerals such as magnesium, calcium and iron that compose it and that have accumulated over millions of years and that they offer us today. This magnificent show. To reach the top of Palcoyo Mountain, you will have to walk for two hours (moderate difficulty) to reach the highest point at 4900 meters above sea level. Once at the top, enjoy a breathtaking view of the mountain and take a few minutes to enjoy the peaceful surroundings because very few tourists venture here, compared to the 7 colours of the mountain. This experience is done respecting the roads and regulations in force to participate in the preservation of this natural wonder.

Enjoy one of the most spectacular trekking routes through the Andes to the Humantay lagoon (4180 meters above sea level). Immerse yourself in the stunning landscapes, cultural richness and vast history of this region. You will be transferred from Cusco to Mollepata (1 hour and 20 minutes), then continue for one hour to Soraypampa (3900 meters above sea level). During this section, you will appreciate the varied fauna such as the condor or the swallow of the Andes and you will see the imposing mountains of Salkantay and Humantay. From Soraypampa begins the climb of approximately two hours in the Humantay lagoon, here we enjoy lunch with lunch on its banks. Then we will explore the place for approximately one hour, then we will descend to Soraypampa for approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes, where a bus will be waiting to return to Cusco, where it will arrive around 19:00.

Lima, the capital of Peru, is located on the country's Pacific coast. The lively metropolis is one of the largest cities in South America and has a well-preserved centre from the colonial era. Visit the Museo Larco with its collection of pre-Columbian art and the Museo de la Nación, dedicated to the history of Peru's ancient cultures. In the heart of the old town Lima Centro lies the Plaza de Armas with a 16th century cathedral.