FULL ITINERARY:
Day 1:
- Arrive in Lima and explore Miraflores. Take a stroll along the waterfront and visit Kennedy Park and Larcomar Shopping Mall. Enjoy dinner at one of the local restaurants.
Day 2:
- Take a short flight to Cusco and explore the city center. Visit the San Blas neighborhood and explore the San Pedro Market. In the evening, take a tour of Sacsayhuaman ruins.
Day 3:
- Take a train ride to Aguas Calientes and explore Machu Picchu. Spend the day exploring the ruins and take in the beautiful views.
Day 4:
- Take a bus ride back to Cusco and visit Coricancha Temple. Explore the nearby streets and shop for souvenirs at San Pedro Market.
Day 5:
- Take a bus to Puno and explore Lake Titicaca. Visit Uros Floating Islands, Sillustani Ruins, and Taquile Island.
Day 6:
- Take a bus to Arequipa and explore the city center. Visit Plaza de Armas and Santa Catalina Monastery.
Day 7:
- Take a bus to Colca Canyon and explore its stunning landscapes. Go on a hike or take a bike ride through the canyon.
Day 8:
- Visit Chivay Village, go on a hot spring bath, and explore La Calera thermal baths. In the evening, visit Cruz del Condor viewpoint for stunning views of Colca Canyon.
Day 9:
- Return to Arequipa, explore its streets one last time, and catch your flight back home.
SUGGESTED RESTAURANTS:
• Lima – La Picanteria (try their famous ceviche)
• Cusco – Cicciolina (try their quinoa risotto)
• Puno – El Huarango (try their traditional dishes)
• Arequipa – La Nueva Palomino (try their picanha steak)
• Chivay – El Albergue (try their trout with potatoes)
WHERE TO STAY:
• Lima – Casa Andina Select Miraflores (modern hotel with great views of the city)
• Cusco – Hotel Monasterio (luxurious hotel with colonial architecture)
• Puno – Hotel Libertador Lake Titicaca (stunning lakefront hotel with great amenities)
• Arequipa – Casa Andina Select Arequipa (elegant hotel in the historic center)
• Chivay – Casa Andina Classic Colca (modern hotel with amazing views of Colca Canyon)