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Our 12 Day Peru Tours package offers the opportunity to experience the extraordinary natural and cultural heritage of southern Peru. The trip encompasses 5 regions of Peru, including the city of Lima, the Ballestas Islands, the Huacachina Oasis, the Colca Canyon, the Lake Titicaca Floating Islands, the city of Cusco, the Sacred Valley of the Incas, Machu Picchu and Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain.
Our tour package, 12 day Peru Tours. It is one of the best options to explore five regions of southern Peru. When it comes to visiting magical and iconic places in Peru, it is advisable to take your time to placidly admire the natural and cultural wonders and enjoy your best holidays in Peru.
Start your tour in Lima, capital and city of the kings (Lima City tour); observe the biodiversity of the marine life in the Ballestas Islands, taste the best wines and piscos in one of the best Ica vineyards and experience the dunes of Huacachina in tubulars and sandboard. Get to know Arequipa, the volcanic city and admire the majestic flight of the condors in the Colca Canyon. Explore Puno the lake city and America folkloric capital and its floating islands of Uros, Amantani and Taquile in Lake Titicaca. Take an amazing journey from Puno to Cusco by bus with stops in Pucara, Raqchi and Andahuaylillas.
Visit Cusco the imperial city and its surroundings, travel through the picturesque Sacred Valley of the Incas, take a breathtaking train ride to Machu Picchu the South America tourist icon and the wonder of the world and finally take a short hike to the Vinicunca Rainbow mountain.
This 12 Day Peru Tours package, starts at the Lima airport and ends at the Cusco airport and you can start the tour on the date you want. We have departures every day of the year.
Note: This package can be modified according to your needs, you can add or delete destinations. If you wish to modify, contact us and we will gladly send you another itinerary and a new quotation.
In the morning arrival at Lima airport, transfer to hotel in Miraflores district and at 14:00 hour, explore the Ancestral, Colonial and Modern Lima.
Between 4:30 and 5:20 hrs. Pick up from the hotels. At 5:30 hrs. Departure from Lima to the Ballestas Islands and the dunes of the Huacachina Oasis. Return to Lima at 22 hrs.
In the morning, transfer from the hotel to the Jorge Chavez airport and flight from Lima to Arequipa. Welcome and transfer to the hotel in Arequipa. At 13 hrs, guided Arequipa city tour (4 hrs)
At 3 a.m. departure from Arequipa to the Colca Canyon to admire the flight of the world’s largest flying bird, the Andean Condor. At 20:30 hrs, take the night bus trip to the city of Puno.
At 5:00 a.m. Arrival in Puno and welcome reception. At 7:30 am, Tour departure to the Uros and Amantani floating islands in the mythical Lake Titicaca.
Beautiful sunrise in the middle of Lake Titicaca. After homemade breakfast, start the tour to Taquile Island and return to Puno in the afternoon.
At 7hrs. Departure from Puno to Cusco, with stops at the Pukara Lithic Museum, Raya Pass, Raqchi Archaeological Complex, Andahuaylillas’ Sistine Chapel and arrival in Cusco at 17:30 hrs.
At 9 or 13 hrs, Cusco city tour and its surroundings (6 hours).
At 8:00 a.m. Tour starts to the Sacred Valley of the Incas and in the afternoon at 16:36 / 19:04 hrs. Travel by train from Ollantaytambo to the Machu Picchu village.
At the time indicated on your entrance ticket to Machu Picchu, explore the wonder of the world and in the afternoon take your return train to Ollantaytambo – Cusco.
At 4:30 a.m. start an unforgettable trip to the Rainbow Mountain and hike over 5,000 masl/16,404ft. Return to Cusco around 17:30 hrs.
2 hours and 20 minutes before your flight departure, transfer from your hotel to Cusco airport.
*Meals: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner.
Lima costa verde, pacific osean
Lima's main square
Morning. Upon arrival in Lima, capital of Peru, you will be met by Machupicchu Andes Tours staff and escorted to your hotel located in Miraflores, an exclusive district of Lima.
Lima city tour. At 14hrs, discover Lima city on a 4-hour tour. Lima the city of kings, due to its large size, has numerous colonial monuments of great interest. Stroll through the main square, surrounded by more than 50 monuments, which show the magnificence and power it had. The foundation of this city dates back to pre-Inca times, so you can see pre-Inca and Inca constructions. Also have a look at the modern districts such as Miraflores, San Isidro and from the Costa Verde admire the beautiful panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean.
What’s included in the Lima City Tour
Not included
1, Easy
100m/328ft, Lima
30m/98.4ft, Costa verde
Ballestas Islands
Huacachina Oasis
Ballestas Islands tour and Huacachina tour. From 4:30 to 5:20 a.m., our staff and tourist mobility will pick you up at your hotel in Miraflores, Lima. Then, take a 4-hour trip to the Paracas port. Here, board a motorboat for an excursion to the Ballestas Islands. During the navigation, observe a beautiful candelabra similar to the Nazca lines and enjoy a great diversity of marine fauna composed of migratory birds; Humboldt penguins, pelicans, boobies, flamingos; sea lions and many others.
Then, return to the Paracas port and take your tourist mobility (11:30 a.m.) to go to the Ica city and visit a winery (vineyard), where you can see the process of making wine and the famous Peruvian pisco and will be invited to the tasting of different types of macerates and have lunch in the same winery. After lunch, you will drive to the Huacachina Oasis and stroll through the small and beautiful lagoon located in the middle of the desert and do the buggy and sandboard activity in the charming dunes.
At 5:00 pm, departure back to the Lima city. Arrival at approximately 9:00 pm.
What’s included in the Ballestas Islands and Huacachina tour
Not included
B
1, Easy
100m/328ft, Lima
2m/, 6.5ft, Ballestas Islands
400m/1,312 ft, Huacachina
Arequipa city
Yanahuara viewpoint
Morning. 3 hours before the departure of your flight from Lima to Arequipa, a private transportation will pick you up at your hotel and transfer you to Jorge Chavez International Airport. Upon arrival in Arequipa, you will be met by our staff and escorted to your hotel. After check-in, take your free time and have lunch at your leisure.
Arequipa city tour. At 13hrs, Arequipa’s city center Tour. First visit the wide main square which is lined with beautiful palm trees, admire the impressive Cathedral built in ashlar and the amazing facade of the Society of Jesus Church. Also visit the Santa Catalina monastery, an incredible little village within the city of Arequipa, where you can easily get lost. To finish the tour, head to the Yanahuara viewpoint, which offers breathtaking panoramic views of the white city of Arequipa and the Misti and Chachani volcanoes.
What is included in the Arequipa city tour
Not included
B
1, Easy
4-hour tour
2,335m/7,661ft, Arequipa main square
2,365m/7,759ft, Ayanahuara
Chivay Colca
Colca canyon tour. At 3 a.m. Experience an incomparable journey from Arequipa to the Colca Canyon. Following a three-hour journey, make a brief stop in the Chivay town to enjoy an energetic breakfast prepared with local products. Then continue your journey to the Cruz del Condor viewpoint (3,800m/12,467ft). While touring this part of the Colca Valley, make brief stops in the Pinchollo, Maca and Yanque picturesque villages and interact with the friendly locals.
Upon arrival at the Cruz del Condor viewpoint, take your time to enjoy the scenic beauty of the deep Colca Canyon and the majestic flight of the Andean condors. Afterwards, take your return bus to Chivay town, where you’ll have lunch. But before, make a brief stop in Chacapi – Yanque town to do the amazing optional activities such as enjoying the hot springs, kayaking, zip-lining and ATV (these activities are totally optional). Then in Chivay, enjoy your buffet lunch prepared with local ingredients.
In the afternoon, return to Arequipa also making brief stops at the volcanoes viewpoint, located at 4,910m/16,109ft, has a privileged view of small part of the Andes mountain range and more than 7 nearby volcanoes (Ubinas, Misti, Chachani, Ampato, Sabancaya, Hualca Hualca, Mismi and others) and in the Pampa Cañahuas national reserve wetlands, where you can appreciate the South American camelids in their natural habitat (the Llama, Alpaca and especially Vicuña the wild animal). Arrival in Arequipa at 18:00 hours.
At 22:00 hrs, start of the night trip by Cruz del Sur bus from Arequipa to Puno (6.5-hour trip).
What’s included in the Colca Canyon Tour
Not included
B y L
1, Easy
2,335m/7,661ft, Arequipa main square
3,780m/12,401ft, Cruz del Condor viewpoint
4,910m/16,108ft, Volcanoes viewpoint
Lake Titicaca
Uros
Upon arrival at the Cruz del Sur bus station in Puno (at 5:00 a.m.) you will be met by Machupicchu Andes Tours staff and taken to a restaurant for breakfast.
After breakfast, at 7:30 a.m., begin your Lake Titicaca tour, a brilliant deep blue lake that is home to ancient highland cultures. Stop by the Uros Floating Islands to meet locals dressed in colorful costumes and admire their customs and traditions. Then, head to the beautiful Amantani island to enjoy a homemade lunch while admiring a fantastic view of the lake and the abundant high Andean flora and fauna.
In the evening, share a beautiful experience with locals and spend the night in a family home in the middle of the world’s highest navigable lake (3,812 meters /12,507ft).
What’s included in the Uros and Amantani Floating Islands Tour
Not Included
L & D
1, Easy
3,812m/12,507ft, Puno
3810m/12,500ft, Lake Titicaca
4,000m/13,123ft, Amantani Family home
Taquile Island
Puno general view
Today will be a unique and unforgettable sunrise.
Amantani and Taquile Islands tours. After the local breakfast, say goodbye to the locals and board a motorboat to sail to the Taquile island. Another beautiful island in the middle of the lake, from where you will have a splendid view of the lake that occupies part of the Bolivian and Peruvian territory.
At noon, enjoy your homemade lunch prepared by the locals and then return to the city of Puno. Arrival at 4 p.m.
What’s included in the Amantani and Taquile Islands tour
Not Included
B & L
1, Easy
4,000m/13,123ft, Amantani Family home
3,812m/12,507ft, Puno
3950m/12,959ft, Taquile Island
Raqchi archaeological site
Sun route tour. After breakfast, at 6:20 a.m., our staff will pick you up at your hotel in Puno to transfer you to the tourist bus station. At 7:00 a.m., start a beautiful journey with stops along the way and a tour guide on board. Visit some important archaeological and cultural sites such as Pucara, La Raya, Raqchi and the San Pedro de Andahuaylillas church.
Upon arrival in Cusco (at 17:30 hrs), Machupicchu Andes Tours staff will be waiting for you to escort you to your hotel.
What is included in the Sun route tour.
Not included
B & L
1, Easy
3,812m/12,507ft, Puno
3,350m/10,991ft, Cusco
4,313m/14,150ft, La Raya
Cusco's main square
Cusco city tour. At 9:00/13:00 hours, you will begin exploring the capital of the Inca empire and its surroundings.
First, visit the Basilica Cathedral, it is built on the wall of one of the Inca palaces (Suntur Wasi) with a beautiful decoration of paintings and goldwork. Then, admire the temple of the sun or Qorikancha (golden enclosure), was the main temple, where every June 21st was worshiped the Sun God and today, on this ancient temple is the temple of Santo Domingo de Guzmán.
Continue your trip outside the city and visit the 4 archaeological sites built with giant rocks: Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Pucapucara and Tambomachay. Be surprised by its megalithic style walls, the greatest architectural work carried out by the Incas during their heyday.
Return to Cusco approximately 18:30 hours. Accommodation in Cusco.
What’s included in the City Tour Cusco
Does not include
B
1, Easy
3,350m/10,991ft, Cusco
3,700m/12,139ft, Tambomachay
Sacred Valley Tour. After breakfast, head to the Sacred Valley at 8:00 a.m. First, visit the Pisac archaeological site located on the slopes of a mountain. Then, visit the colorful market of Pisac to observe the local lifestyle. Continue your Sacred Valley tour and enjoy your buffet lunch in the city of Urubamba. Finally, explore the Ollantaytambo Archaeological site and see incredible stone Inca buildings.
After the tour, head to Ollantaytambo station to take your train to Aguas Calientes (at 4:36 p.m. / 7:04 p.m.). Upon arrival, be received and accompanied to your hotel.
What’s included in the Sacred Valley Tour
Not Included
B & L
1, Easy
3,350m/10,991ft, Cusco
2,050m/6,726 ft, Aguas Calientes
2,792m/9,160ft, Ollantaytambo
Machu Picchu the wonder of the world.
Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu tour. After breakfast and at the time indicated on your entrance ticket to Machu Picchu, take a 25-minute bus ride to the lost city of the Incas which sits atop a rugged mountain (2,450m/8,038ft). It is a mysterious city built by the Inca empire over 500 years ago, where you’ll marvel at the challenging lithic construction and the breathtaking scenery of the eastern Andes Mountain range.
After your 2-hour guided tour, take a bus back to Aguas Calientes and have lunch on your own. Later, board your return train to Ollantaytambo / Poroy in Cusco. Upon arrival, you’ll be met by our staff and escorted to your hotel in Cusco.
What’s included in the Machu Picchu Tour
Not included
1, Easy
2,050m/6,726 ft, Aguas Calientes
2,450m/8,038ft, Machu Picchu
3,350m/10,991ft, Cusco
Best Humatay Lagoon panoramic view.
Rainbow mountain
Rainbow mountain hike. To start the rainbow mountain tour, our tour guide and mobility will pass by your hotel in Cusco at 4:00 to 4:30am, depending your hotel location. Then, take a 1.5-hour drive to the Cusipata village where you will enjoy an energetic homemade breakfast prepared with local ingredients. Afterwards, continue your journey for another 1 hour to Phullawasi – Chillwani community and start uphill hike until you reach to Rainbow Mountain. As you hike up with your professional guide, enjoy the beautiful scenery and also see South American camelids and other high Andean animals in their natural habitat.
From the 7-colored mountain viewpoint, enjoy a complete compendium of the scenic beauty. Also appreciate the fifth highest mountain in Peru (Ausangate 6,384 masl / 20,944 ft) and take excellent photographs.
After marveling, start to return to the bus station. Then, enjoy a pleasant lunch and later return to Cusco. Arrival in Cusco around 17:30 hours.
What’s included in the fifth day
What’s not included.
Maybe you don’t want to visit to the Rainbow Mountain, we have other alternatives for today:
B & L
2, Moderate
5 Km/3.1 miles, up and down
3-hour trek, up and down
3,350m/10,991ft, Cusco
5,200m/17,060ft, Rainbow Mountain viewpoint
Two and a half-hour before your flight departure, our staff will pick you up at your hotel to take you to the Cusco airport.
End of our service
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What’s included
What’s not included
B
1, Easy
3,350m/10,991ft, Cusco
For the development of the 12 Day Peru Tours, you should bring the following:
To make the 12 Day Peru Tours, you should consider the following:
We have 2 types of tours: Group and private tour. Prices are expressed in US dollars (US$), per person and double or triple room in a 3-star hotel. If you prefer a single room, you will have to pay a supplement per night.
12 Day Peru Group Tour Price. Join our already formed groups and together with your new friends, explore deep into Peru. Experience Lima, Ica, Arequipa, Puno and Cusco.
We have daily departures and 12 months of the year. The price is based on double or triple occupancy. If you prefer to spend the nights in a single room, you must add USD 300 for 9 nights.
| Pax number | Price per person | |
| 2 or more people | $ USD 00.00 |
12 Day Peru Private Tour Prices. This option is exclusive for you who prefer to travel with your family or friends and don’t want to meet strangers. You can start the tour any day of the year. The price is based on double or triple occupancy and varies according to the number of people traveling together.
| Pax number | Price per person | |
| 2-3 Persons | $ USD 00.00 | |
| 4-5 Persons | $ USD 00.00 | |
| 6 or + Persons | $ USD 00.00 |
These services are not included in the package price; you can add them if you wish.
For the development of the 12 Day Peru Tours, you should bring the following:
It is best to book at least 2 months in advance, due to visitor capacity limitations at Machu Picchu at 4600 per day. The rest of the places to visit don’t have the limit of visitors per day. If you book in advance, we assure you the best schedules and circuits for your visit to Machu Picchu.
The highest and coldest point will be the rainbow mountain viewpoint in Cusco, 5200m/17060ft. The second highest point will be the volcanoes viewpoint in Arequipa, 4910m/16109ft. third highest point is Amantani Island (4,000m/13,123ft) in Lake Titicaca, Puno.
To cope with altitude sickness (Soroche), it is advisable to consult your doctor. Take medication upon arrival in Lima and sleep well before your trip to Arequipa, Puno and Cusco. In the hotels in Arequipa, Puno and Cusco, drink coca leaves infusion that will help you feel less annoying headaches and vomiting.
In our tour package, 12 Day Peru Tours, we include tours in English and Spanish. If you wish to take a tour in another language, perhaps French, German, Portuguese, Italian or Japanese, please contact us for guide availability and prices.
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