12-day, 11-night journey
12-day, 11-night journey
Peru in 12 Days
Peru in 12 Days
The unmissable highlights
Discover Peru’s essentials at a glance
A condensed version of the 16-day journey, preserving the essence of immersion in history, interaction with local inhabitants, and living traditions.
The essentials, with care. This 12-day itinerary takes travellers through the country’s most well-known sites, ideal for those with limited time who still wish to explore the different faces of Peru.
About this trip
12 days and 11 nights
Unless travelling in a shared group, adjustments are possible.
A fully arranged trip
A worry-free half-board plan from arrival to departure, with an emphasis on comfort
Guided trip
With an English-speaking guide.
Departures all year
For private groups, the journey can take place at any time.For shared groups, dates are fixed.
Travel across Peru’s most renowned highlights
Explore Peru’s many faces, between modern capital and Andean heritage. Both an introduction to the country’s emblematic sites and a living encounter with culture and tradition. A trip designed to combine comfort, enjoyment and authenticity, with attention to the quality of the experience as a whole rather than the number of visits.
Highlights of this trip
- Arequipa, the city built on sillar.
- Yanque and a local’s visit.
- The Colca Canyon and condor lookout.
- Lake Titicaca and the islands of Uros and Taquile.
- Cusco and its Inca and colonial heritage.
- The Sacred Valley and its archaeological sites such as Moray and Ollantaytambo.
- Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu.
Our itinerary: Peru in 12 days
This journey is part of our travel catalogue and follows a set structure. In this spirit, our trips are never rushed: we prioritise a balanced rhythm, comfort, the pleasure of taking in each place, and genuine connection with the destination and its people. When it is a private group, adjustments are possible under revised conditions.
The content below presents an overview of the whole itinerary. To receive the full program, please let us know.
- Welcome at the international airport and transfer to the hotel
- Trip briefing with our local representative
- Walking tour of the Miraflores district (depending on international arrival time)
- Overnight in Lima
- Flight Lima–Arequipa and welcome on arrival
- Stroll through the historic center
- Visit of the Santa Catalina Monastery
- Walk in Yanahuara, with its narrow streets and viewpoints over the Misti and Pichu Pichu volcanoes
- Visit of the San Camilo market, the cathedral, and the Church of the Society of Jesus, including its cloisters and dome
- Early departure toward the Colca Canyon across the Salinas y Aguada Blanca Reserve. Stop at the Volcanoes viewpoint (4,920 m)
- Meeting and dinner with a family in Yanque, overnight in a local home
- Boat excursion on Lake Titicaca.
- A visit to the Uros floating islands and Taquile Island, then return to Puno in the afternoon and overnight in Puno.
- Departure toward Cusco with stops in Pucará, Raqchi, and Andahuaylillas
- Crossing of La Raya Pass (4,335 m) and introduction to Andean landscapes
- Exploration of the city center: San Pedro market, Qoricancha, the emblematic alleyways, and the nearby Inca sites of Sacsayhuamán and Qenqo
- Discovery of the Sacred Valley of the Incas: Chinchero, Maras, Moray, and Ollantaytambo, before continuing by train to Aguas Calientes
- Guided visit of Machu Picchu, a masterpiece of Inca architecture, then return to Cusco.
- Transfer to the airport and flight Cusco–Lima according to your international departure time
- End of our services
Pricing and associated conditions
This trip is an all-inclusive service from arrival onward.
OUR TRAVEL PACKAGE INCLUDES
- A fully organized journey, from arrival to departure.
- Accommodation: Nights in carefully selected boutique hotels, combining comfort and authenticity, in the upper 4-star or 3-star superior category.
- Meals: Breakfast and lunch. Half board basis.
- Excursions and visits: Led by a local French-speaking guide.
- Travel transfers: domestic flights, tourist trains, tourist boats.
- All ground transfers with a qualified driver.
- Airport transfers: pickup and return included.
- Pre-arrival orientation with details of the planned visits.
- Entrance fees included for all visits mentioned in the program.
- Personal assistance.
DOES NOT INCLUDE
- International flights (available as an additional service)
- Single-room supplement: additional cost for single occupancy
- Travel insurance: coverage for travel, accident, health, and/or Covid-19 Drinks in general (alcoholic beverages, sodas, coffee, etc.)
- Bank fees for wire transfers or related.
- Date changes: fees related to date modifications made by the client Tips and personal expenses
- The trip can be booked for a single traveler, with different pricing conditions.
- The international flight is not included but can be added as an additional service.
- We reserve the right to change or adjust the order of the itinerary if necessary due to availability or other force majeure circumstances.
- For private trips, modifications are possible, subject to revised pricing conditions.
- Prices may vary depending on the season, especially between June and September.
12 days / 11 nights
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Services listed in the “Inclusions” section. No hidden expenses.
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Price per person on a double room basis.
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Price based on a group of 10 people