The Ultimate Peru Grand Tour: 15-Day Luxury Expedition

Arrival & Airport Accommodation

Welcome to Peru! Because the vast majority of international flights land late at night when domestic connections are unavailable, we prioritize your immediate comfort. Upon arrival, our team will greet you and assist you to a premier hotel located directly at or adjacent to the Lima airport terminal. Rest peacefully to prepare for your morning flight into the Amazon.

Navigating to the Eco-Lodge

In the morning, board your included domestic flight from Lima to Puerto Maldonado, the biodiversity capital of Peru. Upon arrival, your naturalist guide will escort you to the river port to embark on a motorized boat along the Madre de Dios River toward your selected Tambopata Amazon eco-lodge.

First Jungle Immersion

Arrive at your handpicked jungle lodge, celebrated for its sustainable architecture and comfort. After a freshly prepared Amazonian lunch, depart on your first guided trail walk or Twilight River excursion with your naturalist guide. In the evening, enjoy a gourmet dinner before falling asleep to the nocturnal symphony of the rainforest.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Canopy Walks & Wildlife Spotting

Awake to the dawn chorus of macaws, toucans, and howler monkeys. After a nourishing breakfast of tropical fruits, depart for your morning expeditions—including a suspended Amazon canopy walkway high above the treetops, oxbow lagoon navigation, and clay lick observation led by expert local naturalists.

Amazonian Sunset

In the late afternoon, witness the golden sunset reflecting over the winding Madre de Dios River before returning to the lodge for an evening rainforest walk and a refined dinner.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Caimans, Giant Otters & Tranquility

Spend a full day exploring deeper into the reserve, including an excursion to Lake Sandoval, a mirror-like oxbow lake inhabited by endangered giant river otters, black caimans, hoatzin birds, and red howler monkeys. You will also learn about medicinal rainforest plants and sustainable native agriculture before your final night in the jungle.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

From the Jungle to the Incan Empire

After a morning river transfer back to Puerto Maldonado, board your included domestic flight to Cusco. Upon landing in the Andes, your private guide will welcome you and immediately descend toward the lower elevation of the Sacred Valley (2,800m) for optimal altitude acclimatization.

Umasbamba Textiles & Piuray Lagoon

Along the scenic route, stop at the highland community of Umasbamba overlooking Piuray Lagoon, where local Quechua artisans create intricate textiles using ancestral backstrap looms and natural dyes. Settle into your Sacred Valley hotel surrounded by tranquil mountain views.

Included Meals: Breakfast

Pisaq Market & Andean Communities

Your exploration deepens into the Sacred Valley along the Vilcanota River. Arrive at the colonial town of Pisaq to explore its cobblestone streets and artisan market, then visit an indigenous highland community to learn about native Andean potato cultivation, culminating in a farm-to-table lunch.

Pisaq Ruins & Inkariy Museum

Explore the clifftop Inca citadel of Pisaq, renowned for its sweeping agricultural terraces. Later, visit the Inkariy Museum, an immersive exhibition showcasing the pre-Hispanic civilizations that shaped Peru. Relax for the night at one of the valley's finest luxury hotels.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Chinchero Palace & Moray Laboratory

Your private Sacred Valley tour continues to Chinchero, the former royal estate of Inca Tupac Yupanqui, followed by Moray, an extraordinary Inca agricultural laboratory featuring deep concentric circular terraces that created distinct microclimates.

Maras Salt Mines & Scenic Train

Next, visit the shimmering Maras Salt Mines, consisting of over 3,000 pre-Incan salt pans. In the afternoon, arrive at the living Inca town of Ollantaytambo to board the panoramic train to Aguas Calientes, checking into your hotel at the base of Machu Picchu.

Included Meals: Breakfast

The Lost City of the Incas

Early in the morning, your private guide will escort you via Consettur shuttle up the mountain road to the legendary sanctuary of Machu Picchu. During your comprehensive private tour, uncover the mysteries of the Temple of the Sun, Sacred Plaza, and Temple of the Condor. You also have the option to hike Huayna Picchu Mountain (permits must be requested well in advance).

Return Journey to the Imperial City

After a well-deserved lunch in Aguas Calientes, board the scenic return train to Ollantaytambo. Upon arrival at the station, our private chauffeur will drive you comfortably to the imperial city of Cusco, dropping you off at your hotel for the night.

Included Meals: Breakfast

City Walking Tour & San Blas

Begin your day with a private Imperial Cusco walking tour, visiting the Inca Temple of the Sun (Qoricancha), the Cathedral on the Plaza de Armas, the famous 12-Angled Stone, and the cobblestone artisan quarter of San Blas.

San Pedro Market & Cooking Studio

In the afternoon, immerse yourself in Peru's culinary heritage. After sourcing fresh Andean ingredients at the vibrant San Pedro Market, head to a private kitchen studio for an Andean cooking masterclass. A professional Peruvian chef will guide you in preparing a gourmet appetizer, main dish, dessert, and Pisco Sour toast.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner (Prepared during class)

Andahuaylillas, Raqchi & La Raya Pass

Early in the morning, embark on a spectacular overland journey across the Southern Andes towards Puno. Along the route, visit the Baroque church of Andahuaylillas—the "Sistine Chapel of the Andes"—and the monumental Inca Temple of Wiracocha at Raqchi. After lunch, cross the breathtaking La Raya Pass (4,335m / 14,222ft), arriving on the shores of Lake Titicaca by late afternoon.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Uros Floating Islands

Today, navigate the highest navigable lake in the world. First, visit the Uros Floating Islands, constructed entirely from native totora reeds. Meet the local families who build their homes and boats from this aquatic plant and enjoy a ride aboard a traditional reed boat.

Taquile Island Homestay

Continue across the azure waters to Taquile Island, celebrated for its UNESCO-recognized textile art. After a lunch of fresh lake trout and a scenic island walk, you will be welcomed into a cozy local family lodge for a home-cooked Andean dinner and a peaceful night under the Altiplano stars.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Island Morning & Return Journey

Rise to an unobstructed sunrise illuminating the vast waters of Lake Titicaca. After a local breakfast, enjoy a guided walk to explore Taquile's pre-Incan agricultural terraces and ceremonial lookouts. In the afternoon, navigate back to Puno for a restful evening at your lakeside hotel.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Crossing the High Andes

Leave Lake Titicaca behind as we journey by private vehicle towards the Colca Canyon, one of the deepest ravines on Earth. This scenic 6-hour drive traverses highland reserves dotted with lagoons, wild vicuñas, alpacas, and Andean flamingos, crossing the towering Patapampa Pass (4,850m / 15,912ft) with panoramic views of volcanic peaks.

Thermal Baths & Relaxation

Descend into the fertile Colca Valley and check into your handpicked lodge. Spend the afternoon at your leisure—stroll through traditional valley villages, soak in natural volcanic thermal baths, or unwind surrounded by terraced mountain peaks.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Cruz del Condor

Early in the morning, travel along the rim of the canyon to the famous "Mirador Cruz del Condor," overlooking a sheer drop of 1,200 meters. Witness the awe-inspiring sight of majestic Andean Condors gliding effortlessly on morning thermal currents against the backdrop of the Colca Canyon.

Journey to the White City of Arequipa

After a short walk along the canyon rim and a freshly prepared local lunch in Chivay, begin our descent toward Arequipa. A scenic 4-hour drive past glaciers and volcanoes brings you to the UNESCO-listed "White City," built from gleaming white volcanic sillar stone.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Farewell to Peru

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast in the beautiful city of Arequipa. At the coordinated time, your private chauffeur will transfer you to the Arequipa Airport for your included domestic flight back to Lima (approx. 1.5 hours), connecting smoothly with your international departure home.

Included Meals: Breakfast