12 Day Southern Peru Tour

Visit the impressive Inca ruins and artisan market of Pisac. Enjoy a traditional buffet lunch surrounded by breathtaking scenery before checking in at your hotel in Urubamba—an ideal place to relax and prepare for your adventure.

ds of shallow pools carved into the mountainside, used since Inca times to harvest salt from a natural spring. The sunlight reflecting off the white salt creates a spectacular view, especially against the backdrop of the Sacred Valley. Visitors can watch local families continue the centuries-old tradition of salt production in this unique and beautiful setting.

lt into a natural depression in the earth. These concentric rings create different microclimates, which the Incas are believed to have used as an agricultural laboratory to experiment with crops at various altitudes. Surrounded by stunning Andean scenery, Moray offers both a glimpse into ancient farming ingenuity and a breathtaking spot for photography.

s for its vibrant textile traditions and stunning mountain views. Its colonial church, built atop Inca foundations, overlooks ancient agricultural terraces, while the local market bursts with colorful handwoven goods. Visiting Chinchero offers a genuine glimpse into living Inca heritage.

Once a strategic military, religious, and agricultural center, it was also the site of a rare Inca victory over Spanish forces. Today, it’s one of the best-preserved living Inca towns, with original cobblestone streets, ancient aqueducts, and breathtaking views of the Sacred Valley.

A professional guide will take you through the citadel’s temples, terraces, and hidden corners, revealing Inca secrets along the way. the guided tour in the Inca citadel is about two and a half hours. Afterward, return to Aguas Calientes for lunch. Then board the train to Ollantaytambo and continue by vehicle to your hotel in Cusco’s historical center.

In the afternoon, enjoy a walking tour through Cusco’s charming streets, visiting the Sun Temple (Qorikancha), the 12-Angled Stone, the grand Cathedral, and Casa Garcilaso Museum. Optionally, attend a live Andean dance performance at the Centro Qosqo de Arte Nativo.

n for its finely carved stonework and flowing aqueducts fed by natural springs. Believed to have been a place of ritual purification and water worship, it showcases the Inca’s advanced hydraulic engineering amidst the serene Andean landscape.

Once covered in sheets of pure gold that reflected the sunlight, it served as a religious center dedicated to Inti, the Sun God. The Spaniards later built the Santo Domingo Convent on its foundations, creating a striking blend of Inca stonework and colonial architecture that still stands in Cusco today.

Completed in the 17th century, it houses an extraordinary collection of Cusqueña School paintings, intricate wood carvings, and priceless religious treasures. Blending Spanish Renaissance style with Indigenous artistry, it’s both a place of worship and a living testament to Cusco’s layered history.

o’s rich history and culture through an impressive collection of artifacts, textiles, ceramics, and colonial art. The building itself was once the home of Inca Garcilaso de la Vega, the famed chronicler who bridged Inca and Spanish worlds, making it a place where history and heritage come vividly to life.

Hike through scenic high-altitude landscapes, passing herds of llamas and snow-capped peaks. Reach the summit and admire the mountain’s vivid mineral colors. After a box lunch, return to Cusco filled with awe and a sense of accomplishment.

Travel by motorized canoe to your jungle lodge. After lunch, take a guided rainforest walk to discover towering trees, vibrant birdlife, and tropical plants. As night falls, enjoy the sounds of the jungle and settle in for your first night in the Amazon.

Paddle quietly through calm waters to spot giant otters, caimans, monkeys, and tropical birds. After lunch, continue exploring jungle trails with a naturalist guide. In the evening, join a twilight excursion to encounter nocturnal wildlife in their natural habitat.

Watch for toucans, parrots, and monkeys from above. After lunch at the lodge, return to Puerto Maldonado for your flight to Cusco. Upon arrival, we’ll transfer you to your hotel for a restful evening.

Enjoy gourmet meals, Andean music, and incredible views of valleys, herds of alpacas, and distant peaks. This luxurious and cultural experience concludes in Puno, where your driver will transfer you to your hotel near Lake Titicaca.

Continue to Taquile Island, known for its handwoven textiles and unique culture. In the afternoon, arrive at Amantani Island for a homestay with a local family, offering a warm cultural exchange and authentic Andean hospitality.

eful landscapes before sailing back to Puno. Upon arrival, check into your hotel and enjoy a relaxed evening. Stroll through town or dine by the lake as your highland journey nears its end.

We hope this incredible journey through the Andes, Amazon, and Lake Titicaca leaves you with unforgettable memories and a deep appreciation for Peru’s cultural and natural wonders.