21 Days Pure Peru
Pure Peru
21 Days/20 Nights
TOUR INCLUDES:
• Accommodation in selected hotels and community homestays
• Daily breakfast and meals as indicated in the itinerary
• Transportation by public and private vehicles as specified
• Domestic bus tickets (Lima–Paracas–Nasca–Arequipa–Cusco)
• Train ride to and from Machu Picchu
• Guided tours with English-speaking guides
• Entrance fees to all mentioned attractions and archaeological sites
• Excursion to Ballestas Islands and Lake Titicaca (Uros, Amantani, Taquile)
• Colca Canyon 3-day tour with lunch included
• Visits to Chinchero, Pisac, Ollantaytambo, and Machu Picchu
• Community experiences in Huilloc and Amantani
• Airport and station transfers in all cities
Pure Peru
21 Days/20 Nights
ITINERARY:
Day 1 – Lima
Arrival in Lima, the Peruvian capital, and transfer to your hotel.
Day 2 – Lima
Enjoy a biking tour through Lima’s historic center, including lunch and stops at Plaza de Armas, Aliaga Mansion, MALI, and the San Francisco Convent with its catacombs. End with a relaxing coastal ride.
Optional: Bike & Food Tour of Chorrillos.
Day 3 – Lima – Paracas
Travel by public bus along the Pacific coast to Paracas, a charming fishing village. Afternoon at leisure.
Optional: Visit the Paracas National Reserve or tour Ica and its Regional Museum.
Day 4 – Paracas – Nasca
Take an eco-friendly boat tour to the Ballestas Islands, home to sea lions and seabirds. Continue by bus to Nasca.
Day 5 – Nasca – Arequipa
Visit the Maria Reiche Museum and the Nazca viewing platform to see three of the mysterious Nazca Lines.
Optional: Scenic overflight of the Nazca Lines.
In the afternoon, take a public bus to Arequipa.
Day 6 – Arequipa
Explore the “White City” on a walking tour including San Camilo Market and the Santa Catalina Monastery, a city within a city. Visit a local orphanage to learn about community work.
Day 7 – Arequipa
Day at leisure.
Optional: Gastronomic tour of Arequipa for an immersive culinary experience.
Day 8 – Arequipa – Colca Canyon
Begin a 3-day Colca Canyon excursion with stops at Aguada Blanca National Park and the volcano viewpoint. Lunch included. Afternoon at leisure to relax in natural hot springs.
Day 9 – Colca Canyon
Day at leisure.
Optional: Visit to the Sibayo community with a traditional Andean lunch.
Day 10 – Colca Canyon – Puno
Morning visit to the Condor Cross and the Andean villages of Maca and Yanque before transferring to Puno on the shores of Lake Titicaca.
Day 11 – Puno (Amantani Homestay)
Depart by boat to the Uros floating islands, then continue to Amantani Island. Enjoy a community homestay, traditional lunch, and an evening of folk dancing. Dinner included.
Day 12 – Puno
Return to Puno by boat, stopping at Taquile Island for lunch and a cultural experience.
Day 13 – Puno – Cusco
Scenic drive to Cusco with visits to Pukara, Raqchi ruins, and Andahuaylillas Church, known as the “Sistine Chapel of the Andes.” Lunch included.
Day 14 – Cusco
Walking city tour of Cusco including Plaza de Armas, Koricancha (Temple of the Sun), and San Blas artisan district.
Optional: Visit the Cusco Planetarium.
Day 15 – Cusco – Sacred Valley
Visit Awana Kancha to learn about Andean weaving, the Cochahuasi Animal Sanctuary, and Pisac Market where you’ll take part in an empanada-making workshop.
Day 16 – Sacred Valley (Community Stay)
Transfer to Pumamarca, then hike to Huilloc with a shaman ceremony en route. Participate in community activities and enjoy a traditional Andean lunch and dinner. Overnight with local families.
Day 17 – Sacred Valley
Morning visit to a local school in Urubamba, followed by exploration of Chinchero and a weaving community. Hike to Urquillos, following an ancient Inca trail past small waterfalls.
Day 18 – Sacred Valley – Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu
Transfer to Ollantaytambo to visit a local family home before boarding the train to Aguas Calientes. Visit the breathtaking Machu Picchu ruins with a guided tour. Overnight in Aguas Calientes.
Day 19 – Aguas Calientes – Cusco
Morning at leisure for a second visit to Machu Picchu or hike to Mandor Waterfalls. Afternoon train back to Cusco.
Day 20 – Cusco
Day at leisure.
Optional: Horseback riding in the Andean countryside or downhill mountain biking.
Day 21 – Cusco
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight. End of tour.