Lima, Arequipa, Colca, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Cusco, and Amazon
A refined Peru sample based on a proven arc: Lima gastronomy, Arequipa, Colca, luxury rail, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Cusco, Amazon, and a final Lima meal.
Day 1 · Tue 1 Jun
Barranco soft landing
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Arrive, check into Barranco, and walk to the cliffs.
Day 2 · Wed 2 Jun
Markets, ceviche, and a world-class dinner
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Use the morning for market context and the evening for a destination restaurant.
Day 3 · Thu 3 Jun
White city acclimatization
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Fly to Arequipa and keep the afternoon easy for altitude.
Day 4 · Fri 4 Jun
Santa Catalina and picanteria lunch
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Visit Santa Catalina early, then make lunch the main event.
Day 5 · Sat 5 Jun
Condors and canyon views
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Drive into Colca with viewpoints and a slower lodge afternoon.
Day 6 · Sun 6 Jun
Andean Explorer boarding
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Board the Belmond Andean Explorer for the signature rail segment.
Day 7 · Mon 7 Jun
Arrival and farm-to-table calm
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Arrive in the Sacred Valley and avoid over-planning the first valley day.
Day 8 · Tue 8 Jun
Markets, ruins, and valley air
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Guided day through Pisac and Ollantaytambo with proper pacing.
Day 9 · Wed 9 Jun
Early train and citadel
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Take the train to Machu Picchu and use the correct circuit for the best views.
Day 10 · Thu 10 Jun
Food as landscape
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Visit Moray and Maras, then lunch at MIL if booked.
Day 11 · Fri 11 Jun
History and altitude-aware walking
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Transfer to Cusco, guided historic core, and a slow afternoon.
Day 12 · Sat 12 Jun
Sacsayhuaman or day hike
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Choose a half-day ruins walk or a bigger day hike depending on energy.
Day 13 · Sun 13 Jun
Fly to Puerto Maldonado
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Fly to the Amazon and transfer by boat to the lodge.
Day 14 · Mon 14 Jun
Wildlife without rushing
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Canopy walkway, oxbow lake, and guided night sounds.
Day 15 · Tue 15 Jun
Fly back for one last meal
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Return to Lima for a buffer night and a final restaurant.