Explore the magical of southern Peru

The Route

Lima

Cusco

Sacred Valley

Machu Picchu

Lake Titicaca

Arequipa

Colca Canyon

Start: Lima, Peru

— Lima

— Cusco

— Sacred Valley

— Machu Picchu

— Lake Titicaca

— Arequipa

— Colca Canyon

End: Lima, Peru

* Private group

Explore the magical of southern Peru

14 Days | 13 nights

An exciting trip for one and a half weeks alone

Peru's mesmerizing South is an exciting two-week private excursion that offers the pinnacle of Peruvian travel experiences, from the colonial cliffs of Lima to the cobblestone lanes of Cusco and the panoramic valleys of the Colca Canyon. This thoughtfully arranged itinerary combines three of Peru's most well-known cities—Lima, Cusco, and Arequipa—with the bespoke adventures that only Kimsa can provide, such as dining in culinary paradise at MIL, the Sacred Valley restaurant of gastronomic master Virgilio Martinez, and enjoying a traditional lunch prepared by the indigenous communities of Lake Titicaca.

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day 1

Lima

Upon request, a Kimsa representative will greet you on the tarmac of the runway as you exit your plane and welcome you to Peru. You will be given a welcome package before being escorted to your hotel, where we will assist you with check-in.

Accommodations:

Hotel B

Belmond Miraflores Park

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Villa Barranco

day 2

Lima

Our experience, How Peru Came To Be, will teach you about Peru's complicated history. In this full-day tour, you'll explore antiquities, architecture, and the country's intriguing history. Your Kima guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel and transport you to the picturesque Pedro de Osma Museum in Barranco, a 10-minute drive from your hotel. The Pedro de Osma Museum is a lovely early 20th-century mansion that was Pedro de Osma's residence. Today, the mansion is a private museum displaying Peruvian art from the 5th to the 18th centuries.

Accommodations:

Hotel B

Belmond Miraflores Park

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Villa Barranco

day 3

Sacred Valley

Our Lima experts will help you check in for your domestic flight to Cusco today. We'll pick you up in Cusco's hilly region and take you to the Sacred Valley. At Awanacancha camelid ranch, you will encounter native llamas, alpacas, vicuñas, and guanacos.

Accommodations:

Explora Sacred Valley

Sol y Luna Lodge & Spa

Tambo del Inka

Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba

Hotel Rio Sagrado

Aranwa Aqua Hotel and Spa

day 4

Sacred Valley

The stunning Maras salt pans, used since Pre-Incan times, will be your guided tour this morning. Including Moray's mysterious Inca terraces. Moray's massive circular terraces, perhaps utilized for agricultural experiments, are stunning.

Accommodations:

Explora Sacred Valley

Sol y Luna Lodge & Spa

Tambo del Inka

Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba

Hotel Rio Sagrado

Aranwa Aqua Hotel and Spa

day 5

Machu Picchu

You'll catch the deluxe Hiram Bingham train to Machu Picchu's base town of Aguas Calientes this morning. In the morning, the skilled chefs aboard this luxury steam train will serve you a sumptuous brunch before setting out on your day of exploration. Enjoy your morning coffee as you cruise through the breathtaking Valley, which winds past traditional Andean towns and a verdant terrain.

Accommodations:

Inkaterra Machu Picchu

Sanctuary Lodge

Sumaq

day 6

Cusco

Today, hike to the Sun Gate, Huayna Picchu, or Machu Picchu Mountain with your guide. After, board the bus back to Aguas Calientes to catch the Vistadome train to Ollantaytambo for your 2-hour private ride to Cusco. Choose the elegant Hiram Bingham train to reach the old city. Then relax in your Cusco hotel suite.

Accommodations:

Palacio Nazarenas

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Belmont Hotel Monasterio

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La Cazona Inkaterra

Aranwa

Palacio Manco Capac

Casa Cartagena

day 7

Cusco

You’ll start your exploration of Cusco on foot, beginning at the Plaza de Armas, the Main Square which is marked by the exquisite Spanish Colonial architecture and ornamentation imposed by Spanish colonists to exert religious and political influence. From here you’ll visit Koricancha, the ‘Sun Temple’, the Cathedral - a repository for Cusco’s colonial art.

Accommodations:

Palacio Nazarenas

Belmont Hotel Monasterio

La Cazona Inkaterra

Aranwa

Palacio Manco Capac

Casa Cartagena

day 8

Lake Titicaca

In the morning, a Kimsa agent will pick you up at your hotel and take you to the airport in Cusco, where you'll catch a flight to Juliaca. Kimsa host will have a representative waiting for you at the Juliaca airport so that you may take a private transfer for about an hour. To get to Puno on Lake Titicaca from Cusco, you may either fly or take a full-day rail ride.

Accommodations:

Titilaka

GHL Hotel Lago Titicaca

day 9

Lake Titicaca

Traveling around the shores of Lake Titicaca today, you will get to see sights like the floating reed island of Uros, where a fishing and hunting society lives. We also suggest checking out the locals of Llachon island, who are known for their exceptional weaving skills while dressed in traditional garb. Experience a local home cooked meal provided by the Santa Maria Community. This less well-known community of farmers and fisherman calls the Capachica Peninsula, home to some of the most traditional settlements in the Altiplano. A great place to relax and get to know the kind locals of this picturesque town.

Accommodations:

Titilaka

GHL Hotel Lago Titicaca

day 10

Colca Canyon

From your Lake Titicaca accommodation, a private car will take you to the Colca Valley, a six-hour drive. You'll pass the picturesque rural towns of Juliaca, Santa Lucía, and Imata before traveling along Lake Lagunilla's coast to see its wild birds and flowers. Your driver will stop for photos in the Peruvian Andes, a postcard backdrop.

Accommodations:

Belmond Las Casitas

Colca Lodge

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Aranwa Hotel Colca Canyon

day 11

Colca Canyon

Colca Canyon activities await this morning. Hike to Uyo Uyo Ruins, Canocota Canyon, or Madrigal Chimpa Fortress. Help people with farming in a rural community-based tourist enterprise. You may also ride the Peruvian Paso horse to explore.

Accommodations:

Belmond Las Casitas

Colca Lodge

Aranwa Hotel Colca Canyon

day 12

Arequipa

Your Colca Valley guide will pick you up in the morning to take you to Arequipa. A roadside view of snow-capped mountains and boiling volcanoes is stunning. After the Pampa of Caahuas and a forest with remarkable rock formations, the Peruvian Andes with traditional agricultural life are shown. Then it's four hours to Arequipa, "The White City."

Accommodations:

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Casa Andina Premium Collection

Costa del Sol Arequipa

Cirqa

day 13

Arequipa

Arequipa, nicknamed as "The White City," is Peru's second-largest city at 2,335 meters (7,660 feet) at the foot of El Misti. Arequipa is a UNESCO World Heritage city for its colonial architecture, distinctive views, and closeness to five volcanoes, which you will see today. Visit the Santa Teresa Convent, now a Colonial Art Museum, with the city's leading Viceregal Art and Aracari specialist. Aracari's tour guides are also distinguished scholars.

Accommodations:

Casa Andina Premium Collection

Costa del Sol Arequipa

Cirqa

day 14

Lima

Our Kimsa representative will pick you up from your accommodation in Arequipa and drive you to the airport so you can catch your domestic flight to Lima International. We'll make sure you have everything you need for a smooth exit from the country.

Accommodations:

Hotel B

Belmond Miraflores Park

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Explore the magical of southern Peru

The Route

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