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12 Day itinerary in Peru, South America

Epic Honeymoon in Peru

properties, and plenty of time to relax and enjoy together. Start your honeymoon adventure in Lima with an relaxing bike and food tasting tour. Fly to Cusco and go on a nicely paced journey up into the Andean community of Viacha to experience a few days with the locals. Take part in a very authentic... Read More

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Overview

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Recommended Age

Everyone

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English, Spanish, French, German

GUIDANCE

On Some Day Trips

starting point

Lima

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Visit markets

Meet local people

Rural home stays

Indigenous culture

Travel with Purpose

Culture & Arts

Food & Drink

Start

Night

End

Highlights

1

Taste the flavors of Peruvian Cuisine in Lima

2

Experience a unique Andean ceremony and glamping experience at the community of Viacha

3

Train Journey towards Machu Picchu, The Lost Inca City

4

Relax at the beautiful Northern beaches

Itinerary

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Day 1

place Welcome to Lima, the city of Kings.

Welcome to Peru and Lima! Upon arrival, you will be greeted by our local staff and transferred to your hotel in Miraflores, where you are free to relax and wander around at your own pace. Depending on your time of arrival, we have plenty of suggestions for you to make the most of your first day in the city. After check-in, we'll hand you your travel kit and have a short briefing to answer any last-minute questions.

Guide: Included for the day

Accommodation:

  • Standard: Casa Andina Select Miraflores
  • Comfort: Casa Republica Barranco Boutique Hotel
  • Luxury: Hotel B
Day 2

place Lima Walking Food Tour

Lima's cuisine, popular art, and local culture await you today! Get Ready for a food tour through the bohemian district of Barranco. During our walking route, you will sample more than 15 Peruvian dishes and drinks. From our most popular dish ceviche to a causa limeña, you'll not just learn how everything is prepared but travel through history. Every bite has a story to tell! Visiting Owner-run coffee shops, art galleries, and small local restaurants is the best way to start getting a feel of the Peruvian culture. We should be returning to your hotel at around 2. 00 pm, and the rest of the day is free so you can relax and wander at your own pace.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation:

  • Standard: Casa Andina Select Miraflores
  • Comfort: Casa Republica Barranco Boutique Hotel
  • Luxury: Hotel B
Day 3

place Journey to the Sacred Valley & Lunch at Hacienda Sarapampa

After an early breakfast, we have a short drive to the airport to take our 1-hour flight to the city of Cusco. If possible, we will try to get a seat on the left side of the plane as some of the best views of the Andes can be seen by this side of the aircraft. Upon arriving at Cuzco airport, we will be met by our local staff who will welcome us and take us on our private transport towards the Sacred Valley of the Incas. If time allows, we might stop at Awanacancha, where we can see all the different camelids of the Peruvian Andes For lunch, we’ll visit "Hacienda Sarapampa," a beautiful country manor that has been producing some of the best corn in Cusco for over three generations. We'll be welcomed at Sarapampa and shown around before settling in for a delicious three-course traditional lunch. Finally, we'll continue our drive for another 40 minutes until we arrive in our hotel located in the countryside between Urubamba and Ollantaytambo.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation:

  • Standard: Tierra Viva Valle Sagrado Urubamba
  • Comfort: Hotel La Casona de Yucay
  • Luxury: Andenia
Day 4

place Soft hike to Ollantaytambo & Pachamanca

Away from more hectic routes, today, we'll see the Sacred Valley from a different perspective. We'll begin our day walking on a flat 5-km route to reach Ollantaytambo. Starting at Pachar, the way is rarely frequented by others. We'll pass by farms and colorful mudbrick houses. On clear days, we see the snow peaks of the Vilcanota mountains too. This is a great way to immerse yourself in the rural countryside of Cusco. Ollantaytambo village has not changed much since Inca times. It has an impressive Inca site with stonework only seconded by that of Machu Picchu, which we will visit as soon as we arrive. This is a big advantage as most groups visit it in the afternoons. For lunch, enjoy a Pachamanca, which in Quechua means Earth Pot. It's a traditional cooking technique in which ingredients are prepared underground using preheated stones and leaves. The primary produce used are tubers, beef, or lamb, and aromatic Andean Herbs for flavor. After lunch, depending on your interest, we can go for a short hike up to the Pinkulluna viewpoint or relax and continue exploring the narrow alleyways and hidden spots of this beautiful village.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation:

  • Standard: Tierra Viva Valle Sagrado Urubamba
  • Comfort: Hotel La Casona de Yucay
  • Luxury: Andenia
Day 5

place Andean Ceremony at Viacha Community & Glamping experience

We’ll wake up in the Sacred Valley in a peaceful hotel surrounded by the impressive Andean Mountains. After breakfast, we’ll drive towards the community of Viacha. Upon arriving we'll be greeted by Julian and their lovely family, and we'll enjoy lunch together. Julian Maque and his family will be happy to show you the hidden details of the Andean culture; you can learn and understand the life of their inhabitants and their customs. Afterward, you can relax enjoying the peaceful atmosphere surrounded by impressive mountains or go for a short walk through the village. An excellent way to start your honeymoon in Peru is to take part in an Andean ceremony. In Peru and especially in the Andes, the marital union between two individuals is an important celebration in which nature plays an important role. We would love that you can have this unique experience. The ceremony performed by an Andean priest starts by giving an offering to some elements of nature. The Apus are the mountain spirits and represent the masculine, and the Pachamama is the Mother Earth and represents the female gender. In Andean beliefs, this way of gratitude to Mother Earth will bring prosperity and happiness to the couple. By night, we'll dine with our host. This is always a good opportunity to share some stories and enjoy a pleasant conversation. After a good hot shower, you can get ready to enjoy your glamping while observing the sky in this beautiful setting. This will be a romantic and unique way to spend the first days of your honeymoon in Peru. Note: Tents are implemented with heating, spring mattress, fleece blanket, cushions, towels, center table, shared bathrooms with modern and solar hot water.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6

place Hike to Pisac Archaeological Site

After a good night sleep and a well-served breakfast, you'll say goodbye to your new friends and start an easy 2 hours downhill hike to the archaeological site of Pisac. Together with your guide, you'll explore this fascinating archaeological complex, which is thought to have been the southern entrance to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. You'll enter the site in the highest section and start descending through the agricultural terraces, and Inca remains all the way to the Pisac market. Once in the town, you'll have some free time to explore its renowned market, full of different products, such as artisanal handcrafts or fresh produce. This market is a must-see in the valley.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation:

  • Standard: Tierra Viva Valle Sagrado Urubamba
  • Comfort: Hotel La Casona de Yucay
  • Luxury: Andenia
Day 7

place Full Day: Machu Picchu Exploration

Machu Picchu, here we come! The Morning train journey to Aguas Calientes will be a spectacle in itself as we'll be able to appreciate the changing landscape from green fields and eucalyptus forests to lush jungle, always traveling beside the meandering Urubamba River. Upon arriving, we'll take a 30-minute bus up to Machu Picchu, surrounded by an impressive mountain setting. Once here, accompanied by your guide, you'll start exploring every corner of the lost Inca citadel. The afternoon is a great time to take our guided tour around the site since many travelers may have left. After the visit, we'll head back to town and take the train back to the Sacred Valley and then to Cusco in a private car. Notes: Be sure to be at the train station 30 minutes before the train departure. Please don't forget to bring your passport since it's required when entering Machu Picchu.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Standard: Casa San Blas Boutique Hotel
  • Comfort: Antigua Casona San Blas
  • Luxury: Casa Cartagena Boutique Hotel & Spa
Day 8

place Free day in Cusco

Cusco is one of the most exciting cities in Peru and South America. Today, enjoy the free day to explore the streets, plazas, and markets of this UNESCO World Heritage City at our own pace. We recommend you visit the Main Square, San Francisco Church, Koricancha Temple, and San Pedro Market. If you are into arts and crafts, you could take a walk around Cuesta San Blas and visit the local workshops and galleries. Cusco for something for everyone, it's up to you to discover it.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Standard: Casa San Blas Boutique Hotel
  • Comfort: Antigua Casona San Blas
  • Luxury: Casa Cartagena Boutique Hotel & Spa
Day 9

place From the Andes to the Northern beaches of Peru

The bright sun and ocean breeze of Peru's northern beaches await you today. At the coordinated time, we'll take you to Lima airport to board your flight to Talara. Upon arriving, private transport will be ready to take you to Mancora, a beach paradise, perfect for relaxing after a Peru Adventure. We'll be spoiling you for the next few days at Kichic, a boutique seaside property in a more secluded area of Mancora.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Standard: Punta Sal Suites & Bungalows Resort
  • Comfort: Punta Sal Suites & Bungalows Resort
  • Luxury: Kichic
Day 10

place Relaxing in the beaches of Northern Peru

Your wake up call for the next few mornings will be the sound of the Pacific Ocean. Today and the next few days will be entirely free to unwind and spoil yourself, a well-deserved treat after exploring the Andes. Enjoy amazing Peruvian cuisine at the hotel and maybe enquire about the local activities they offer for an additional cost. From July to October, whale watching is a very popular activity. Humpback whales are frequently seen as their migration route leads them across our coastline. The Peruvian Ocean is full of life. On any off-shore excursion, you'll have the chance to spot not only whales but dolphins, sea lions, turtles, or even shark-whales.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Standard: Punta Sal Suites & Bungalows Resort
  • Comfort: Punta Sal Suites & Bungalows Resort
  • Luxury: Kichic
Day 11

place Relaxing in the beaches of Northern Peru

Your wake up call for the next few mornings will be the sound of the Pacific Ocean. Today and the next few days will be entirely free to unwind and spoil yourself, a well-deserved treat after exploring the Andes. Enjoy amazing Peruvian cuisine at the hotel and maybe enquire about the local activities they offer for an additional cost. From July to October, whale watching is a very popular activity. Humpback whales are frequently seen as their migration route leads them across our coastline. The Peruvian Ocean is full of life. On any off-shore excursion, you'll have the chance to spot not only whales but dolphins, sea lions, turtles, or even shark-whales.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Standard: Punta Sal Suites & Bungalows Resort
  • Comfort: Punta Sal Suites & Bungalows Resort
  • Luxury: Kichic
Day 12

place Last day in Peru Northern Beaches & Flight home

Enjoy a last swim in the ocean or taste your last ceviche for lunch in your let day at the beach. At the coordinated time, we'll take you to the local airport to board your flight to Lima and international flight to your next destination.

Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

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  • Casa Andina Select Miraflores
  • Tierra Viva Valle Sagrado Urubamba
  • Casa San Blas Boutique Hotel
  • Punta Sal Suites & Bungalows Resort
  • Casa Republica Barranco Boutique Hotel
  • Hotel La Casona de Yucay
  • Antigua Casona San Blas
  • Punta Sal Suites & Bungalows Resort
  • Andenia
  • Hotel B
  • Casa Cartagena Boutique Hotel & Spa
  • Kichic

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  • Breakfast (11)
  • Lunch (5)
  • Dinner (1)

Transport expand_less

  • All transfers from/to the airport
  • Transports during excursions
  • Train from/to Machu Picchu

Activities expand_less

  • All entrance tickets for activities mentioned in the itinerary
  • English speaking guides

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  • Internation & Domestic flights
  • Tips & extras not mentiones
  • Travel Insurance

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