Peru Journey with Domestic Flights — 11 Days

DAY 1 · Lima Airport - Historic Center Of Lima

Lima Airport - Historic Center Of Lima

We start the adventure 11-day Peru Trip package, from your arrival at Lima airport, where we will be waiting to welcome you and then transfer to your hotel previously booked, taking the morning to rest and enlist. Afternoon you will visit the Historic Center of Lima , declared by UNESCO as the « City of Kings » and World Heritage . During this visit, you will be able to tour the most important locations such as: Huaca Pucllana (Ceremonial and archaeological site) Lima's historic center Colonial Architecture (main square, the government palace, the archbishop's offices, and the cathedral) Museum of the Central Reserve Bank San Francisco

DAY 2 · Lima - Cusco - Inka Museum And Koricancha

Lima - Cusco - Inka Museum And Koricancha

On this second day of our itinerary «Travel Peru 11 days», we will pick you up from your hotel to transfer you to Lima airport , where you will board a plane that will take you on a flight of 1 hour and 30 minutes to Cusco city and, once you arrive we will pick you up to transport you immediately to the hotel, which will be your accommodation for the following days.

Also, you will have the rest of the morning to rest while adapting to the height ( 3,400 meters/11,000 ft ). In the afternoon, we will meet to visit the Inka Museum and discover more about the history of this great culture, raising awareness of the origins and beginnings of the Andean civilizations.

After the tour of the Inka Museum, we will continue with our tour and head towards the Qorikancha Temple , also known as the Temple of the Sun , which today this place remains the pinnacle of the organization, architecture, and religion of the Inka civilization, where it stands out for its construction, which had already reached the greatest advances of its time. This temple is believed to have been the exact representation of the center or " Navel of the World " and therefore the center of the world, as stated by the pre-Hispanic Andean worldview.

DAY 3 · Saqsayhuaman - Tambomachay - Temple Of The Moon - Aguas Calientes

Saqsayhuaman - Tambomachay - Temple Of The Moon - Aguas Calientes

After a nutritious breakfast, we will start our day with a tour at the Archaeological Park of Sacsayhuaman , a jewel of Inca architecture, which stands out thanks to its magnificent attributes and colossal rocks, being also considered in the history of humanity as one of the greatest constructions on the face of the earth. Afterward, we will continue the tour with a visit to the Moon Temple , a place of spiritual connection and encounter with the feminine energy of the Moon Goddess. Finally, we will arrive at Tambomachay , an archaeological site destined for the worship of water, which according to several legends was of exclusive use by the Inca elite.

In the afternoon we will move in our private transport to the Sacred Valley , having a stop in Urubamba city to have lunch (not included), to continue the journey until arriving at Ollantaytambo train station, where we will board the train and a great experience in a 2-hour trip through rural villages, vegetation, and incredible landscapes.

Finally, we will reach Machu Picchu citadel (Aguas Calientes) and head to the hotel previously reserved to rest. If you still have energy you can tour this beautiful city and if you wish, you can relax in the hot springs (admission not included).

DAY 4 · Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu

A special day in the itinerary of «Travel Peru 11 days». So we will wake up very early to have a free breakfast at the hotel and be able to board the bus towards Machu Picchu Inca Citadel , so we can receive the first rays of the sun at dawn, giving us a unique and incredible experience watching how this magical mountain lights up.

Start the guided tour of the Machu Picchu Historic Sanctuary , which will last approximately 2 - 3 hours, and allow us to visit the most important places of the architectonic complex, having enough time to take the best photos and enjoy this world wonder.

Once the tour in Machu Picchu is finished, we will start our return to Aguas Calientes for lunch (not included) and then spend the night in your booked hotel.

DAY 5 · Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo - Moray - Cusco

Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo - Moray - Cusco

Continuing with our itinerary Travel Peru 11 days, in the morning we will board the return train that will take us to Ollantaytambo «The living Inca city» , where our private transport will be waiting to transfer you to the Archaeological Complex of Moray . We will be able to know some of the most mysterious and unique sites since this place has some cycled platforms, which according to studies served for agricultural studies by the Incas.

To conclude this great day, we will be transferred to our accommodation in Cusco , allowing us to enjoy the beauty of the city and its majestic constructions since ancestral times.

DAY 6 · Chinchero

Chinchero

Today you will be transported to Chinchero , a picturesque town located just 40 minutes from Cusco City, also known as the "Rainbow" village , home to the archaeological site of the Túpac Inca Yupanqui Royal Palace. Here we can admire the very well-preserved Inca walls of the main square, as well as many religious altars. We will also visit the beautiful colonial church, which has works of art and imagery inside.

Afterward, we will know the Textile Center Chinchero, where we will participate in a wonderful introduction and learning of the art of the Andean fabrics, observing the whole process of weaving and natural coloration. Having an incredible afternoon where we will learn about the wisdom of the Andean looms, which have been maintained since long before the Inca culture.

DAY 7 · Animal Sanctuary - Pisaq - Pisaq Market

Animal Sanctuary - Pisaq - Pisaq Market

Today we will travel to the Sacred Valley of the Incas , more specifically to the town of Pisaq, taking a stop to visit the Cochahuasi Animal Sanctuary , where we can observe many species of native Andean animals such as the puma , the Andean condor , alpacas and many more. Then we will also have a rest in the spectacular viewpoint of the Urubamba river valley, from which you can observe the mountains and towns of this great place.

Continuing with the trip, we will arrive at the Archaeological Site of Pisac and cover it for about an hour and a half. We'll discover more than one very important Inca citadel, as it served as a control point for the entrance to the valley and also has a large number of platforms, even more than Machu Picchu. After the view of the archaeological complex, we will descend to Pisaq town which stands out for its famous artisan market, in which you will have a prudent time to stroll around the market and interact with many local artisans and acquire the crafts if they wish.

After all the experience, we must return to the transport to start the return to Cusco , to rest very early in the hotel, since tomorrow we expect more adventures of our Peru Travel 11 days.

DAY 8 · Departure To Puno

Departure To Puno

This day we will continue with our Peru Trips 11 days, that is why during the morning, we will go to the bus terminal of Cusco , from where we will start our trip to Puno . Certainly, this is a special bus trip that will allow us to visit many different places along the way, known as «The Route of the Sun» , having stopped in the following places: Andahuaylillas: A beautiful town where we will find the Andahuaylillas Temple, which is also considered "the Sistine Chapel of the Americas". This temple is one of the best examples of the fusion between the Catholic and Andean religions. Raqchi: A Inka temple dedicated to the god Wiracocha , construction of monumental dimensions, an estimated 100 meters long, 26m wide, and 14m high. This is the only known temple dedicated to the God Wiracocha, creator of the Universe. La Raya: Midway point on our journey and highest point on the road - 4335 m.s.n.m. The impressive views here allow us to admire the rugged high altitude, full of tall peaks, many of which are snow-capped, and herds of llamas, alpacas, and vicuñas. This is the geographic border between two cultures, the Quechua of Cusco and the Aymara of Puno. Pucara: This ceremonial center is one of the oldest and most important of the high plains, well known for its lithic structures and tombs. After all this journey, we will finally arrive at the bus station in Puno, where our transport will be waiting for you, to transfer to booked hotel, where you can rest peacefully.

DAY 9 · Uros - Amantani Island

Uros - Amantani Island

Our adventure in Puno will start with a delicious breakfast at the hotel, then enjoy a full day of boat trip on Lake Titicaca . We will also visit the ancient culture of the Uros and have the opportunity to walk on their floating islands. The islanders will give us a presentation about their lifestyle and tell us the process of how they were built by the ancient man, who only used reeds of totora that grow on the shores of the lake, learned to adapt and create these small islands, adapting to various climatic conditions.

Continuing along the lake we will arrive at the Island of Amantani , in this place we will meet with «The Quechua Families» who will offer us a cozy accommodation in the style of house stay while they prepare us traditional food for our lunch.

After tasting the delicious lunch we will ascend to the two summits of the island. Likewise, at the island's top, we will visit two ancient pre-Inca temples, Pachatata and Pachamama (father and mother of Andean cosmology).

Finally in the evening after dinner, the community members will show us a small welcome party, in which we can participate to have a more enriching and complete experience.

DAY 10 · Taquile - Puno

Taquile - Puno

After breakfast in Amantani, we will again board a boat to make a short trip to the neighboring Taquile island. Already on the island, we will start a tour through the beautiful cobbled paths towards the community of Taquile, a small and quiet town, very hard working and wise, a culture full of art and tradition in force. Having the opportunity to learn more about their lifestyle, traditions, and customs.

DAY 11 · Puno · Juliaca Airport · flight to Lima

Puno · Juliaca Airport · flight to Lima

According to your flight time, either in the morning or afternoon, you will coordinate a short transfer from Puno to the neighboring Juliaca city, from where you will start a domestic flight to Lima Airport, so you can start your trip to your country . Thus ending your adventure of our Peru Travel Package 11 days.