Highlights of Peru & Bolivia: a 14-day adventure

Lima

Day 1: Welcome to Lima!

Upon arrival at Lima's International Airport, look out for the friendly face who welcomes you before transferring you to your hotel in the heart of the city, where you are free to relax and wander around at your own pace and leisure. 

Lima is a city with a history spanning millennia. It mixes pre-Columbian temples with towering high-rises. With galleries debuting edgy contemporary art and a new gastronomic scene bursting at the seams, this sprawling metropolis now oozes the sophistication of a modern Latin American city. 

Depending on the time of arrival, we have plenty of suggestions for you to make the most of your first day in Lima.

Cusco - Sacred Valley

Day 2: Journey to the Heights of Cusco

Today you’ll be making the journey from Lima to Cusco. You’ll be picked up from your hotel for the transfer flight, with a member of our team there to welcome you upon your arrival to transfer you to your hotel.

Upon arrival, you will be picked up headed for Moray. You will drive through the snow-capped peaks of the Andes, through lush yellow fields of wheat, and past some villages before arriving at the fascinating terraces in Moray. 

Moray boasts three amphitheater-like terraces made by the Incas which are carved deep into the earth in a bowl shape and thought to be used to determine the ideal conditions for growing crops. 

Afterwards, you will head to the salt mines of Maras where over 3000 salt pools all carved into the mountainside, being filled daily by a little stream of water.

Sacred Valley - Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes

Day 3: Immerse Yourself in the Sacred Valley

This morning, you'll head from your hotel to the Ollantaytambo archeological site, an impressive Inca complex that protected this area from incursions from the Amazon Basin. Ollantaytambo is one of the best examples of Inca architecture you can see nowadays. You'll then be able to walk along its cobblestone streets and have a look around the village. 

After lunch, you'll walk to the train station to board the afternoon train to Aguas Calientes. The train journey is a spectacle itself as you see the landscapes changing from green fields and eucalyptus forests to lush jungle, always traveling along the meandering Urubamba River.

Machu Picchu - Cusco

Day 4: Marvel at the Splendour of Machu Picchu

Today is the big day! Early in the morning, you'll take a 20-minutes bus up the steep zigzagging road to the Machu Picchu Citadel, located in an impressive mountain setting.

Shrouded by the mist of the Andes and surrounded by steep escarpments and lush vegetation, it is a sight that lives up to every expectation.

Once here, you’ll explore every corner of the awe-inspiring citadel with your private guide. 

After visiting Machu Picchu, you will have some free time in Aguas Calientes before boarding your return train back to Cusco, where private transport will be waiting to take you to your hotel.

Cusco

Day 5: Explore Cusco's City Streets

This morning you'll embark on a walking tour of the city, rich in ancient heritage.

Your tour takes you not only through the most touristic sites of Cusco, such as the Main Square, ornate cathedrals and Qoricancha or the “Temple of the Sun”, but also along ancient streets, local markets, and traditional neighborhoods where you will discover the magic of this beautiful city. 

The afternoon is free for you to wander around and discover this ancient city by yourself. We'll be more than happy to give you our best recommendations for restaurants, shops, and additional activities in the city. 

Cusco - Puno

Day 6: Traverse the Peruvian Highlands

This morning, you'll be transferred from your hotel to Cusco's train station by private transport. On the train from Cusco to Puno, you will enjoy the highlands of the Andes, an unforgettable experience with the PeruRail Titicaca train. 

The PeruRail Titicaca train features an open-air observatory car, allowing you to take in the majestic views while enjoying the typical music and dances of the Peruvian highlands.

Upon arrival, you'll be met by your private driver who will take you to your hotel for the evening, where after checking in, you'll have time to explore the city at your own pace and leisure.

Puno - Llachón - Yunguyo

Day 7: Cruise the Waters of Lake Titicaca

We hope that, after a comfortable sleep and a delectable breakfast, you are ready for your next adventure in Peru.

This morning, you will be transferred to Llachon Port where you will take a motorboat to Paramis where you can watch the lives of the local people who live on floating reed islands, some only 20 meters in length. 

After a beautiful 3-hr boat ride, you'll reach Paramis in the early afternoon, where you'll embark on a small sailboat trip on Lake Titicaca to discover the artisanal fishing practiced of the community.

Then, before leaving for Puno, you will pass through the village of Siale where you will learn about the traditional embroidery craft industry.

Desaguadero - TIWANAKU - La Paz

Day 8: Journey to La Paz

Today, you will drive from Puno in Brazil headed for the capital of Bolivia, La Paz.

Along the way, you'll be offered stunning viewpoints of villages along the way and its surrounding mountains.

La Paz is one of the world’s highest capitals and any stay here means an adventure with altitude. The bustling city streets are home to a pervasive undercurrent that shifts the character of the city with every turn, from excitement to serenity and everything in between.

The rest of the day will be free to relax or to continue exploring at your own pace and leisure.

La Paz - Uyuni

Day 9: Discover the Secrets of La Paz

Your private driver will pick you up to embark on a full-day tour through the best points of the city and into the Moon Valley.

From many parts of the city, you can admire the white summits of the Cordillera Real and the imposing Illimani. From the K’Illi K’Illi mirador and the Laykakota Park, you will enjoy a panoramic view over the town.

From the cable cars, you'll enjoy a panoramic view of the city and the mountains, something that is unique to give you a feel of the different neighborhoods.

You'll then go across the rich "Zona Sur" headed for the Moon Valley. Here, you can feel the quietness and walk between the lunar-like rock formations.

In the afternoon, you will go back to La Paz's historical center to stroll around its colorful markets.

In the evening, enjoy a gourmet dinner at the restaurant "Ali Pacha", a unique gastronomic experience with authentic Bolivian dishes.

Uyuni - Desierto Del Siloli

Day 10: Travel to the Otherworldly Uyuni Salt Flats

Today you will enjoy a wonderful adventure in the Uyuni Salt flats, the world’s largest! In the morning, you will take a flight from La Paz to the shores of the Uyuni salt flats. 

Be sure to look out for vicuñas and flamingoes, and check, which entertaining photos you can take by changing perspective in this otherworldly environment.

Upon arrival, you’ll head to your hotel through highlands, passing by the villages of San Cristobal and Culpina K to the rich and high valley of Alota. You will see beautiful stone formations created by erosion until you will reach the village of Villamar.

San Pedro De Quemez

Day 11: Adventure Your Way in Uyuni

Today, you will be able to choose among an array of activities.

Why not visit the Cactus Island Incahuasi? This surprising island lost in the middle of the salar offers an incredible view over the salt desert and the volcanoes that surround it. Of volcanic origin, it is covered with stromatolites and giant cacti.

Or, visit the archeological site of Alcaya, an old pre-Colombian village near Salina before visiting the salt exploitations of Salinas, where you will learn about the collection and production of this important resource.

We also recommend visiting the neighboring villages on a mountain bike excursion of the salt flats.

Spend the evening under the stars, at the Kachi Lodge luxury camp.

Uyuni - La Paz

Day 12: Head back to La Paz

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the local airport to board your flight back to La Paz, where you’ll be welcomed by your driver and then transferred to the comfort of your hotel. 

Then, enjoy a great moment of relaxation and wellness in the Spa La Joya, with massages and body scrubs in this most luxurious spot of the city.

You will enjoy five treatments of your choice - natural clay massage, body scrub, hair treatments and more! The treatment will end with a delicious fresh fruit juice offered on the house!

La Paz

Day 13: Soar Above La Paz

The surroundings of La Paz represent a large variety of climates and scenarios. To contemplate this panorama from the sky will certainly be one of your most incredible traveling experiences.

In the morning, a private vehicle will pick you up to take you to the airport, where your pilot will welcome you. The flight takes you over the city of La Paz and its valley, tucked in between the Cordillera and the Altiplano, before plunging between the summits of the llimani and the Huayna Potosi.

Before you know it, you will be above the region of the Yungas, where the Andes abruptly disappear in the immense green of the Amazon Basin. Upon arrival above the village of Sorata, you will fly around the Illampu and then return to La Paz, crossing the Altiplano and the Lake Titicaca.

In the evening, treat your taste buds with a 5-course gourmet dinner at Gusto, a unique Andean fusion cuisine.

La Paz

Day 14: Say Farewell to Bolivia

All good things must come to an end but we hope you have enjoyed your time exploring the very best that this region of South America has to offer. The rich history, its natural beauty, and the people who make Peru and Bolivia the countries that they are.

At an arranged time, you will be transferred from your hotel to the airport of La Paz for your international flight back home. 

We hope you have had a memorable trip and wish you pleasant onward travels!