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What Awaits You
An invitation to a 22-day journey of elegance and emotion through the Andes, the Amazon, and the Pacific. This exceptional tour offers an exclusive itinerary showcasing the treasures of Peru. From Lima, the capital with its colonial charm, to the majestic peaks of the Cordillera Blanca, you will discover breathtaking landscapes featuring snow-capped summits, emerald-hued lagoons, and preserved Andean villages. Your journey continues to Cusco, the imperial city of the Incas, and Machu Picchu, a UNESCO World Heritage jewel where history and nature intertwine in a mystical setting. Your adventure extends into the heart of the Amazon at a charming lodge, where lush nature reveals itself in intimate detail. Caimans, monkeys, parrots, and giant otters will accompany your days of exploration. Finally, enjoy a refined beach stay on the wild shores of northern Peru. Between humpback whale watching, private navigation, and swimming with sea turtles, you will experience magical moments along the Pacific Ocean. This unique journey, blending comfort, exclusivity, and authenticity, is a true invitation to discovery, contemplation, and encounter with a multifaceted Peru.
Highlights of the Trip:
- Colonial Lima
- The Cordillera Blanca
- Cusco and the Sacred Valley of the Incas
- The eagle’s-nest Machu Picchu
- The Amazon
- The Pacific Coast
Programme jour par jour
Day 01: LIMA
Departure from Paris to Lima. Arrival in Lima, where you will be met by your guide at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Included: Airport/hotel transfer – hotel accommodation
Day 02: LIMA
The morning will be devoted to exploring the historic center, with its characteristic colonial style (Plaza San Martín, Casa Aliaga, the churches of La Merced, San Pedro and San Francisco, the Banco Central de Reserva Museum, concluding at Plaza de Armas, the Presidential Palace, and the City Hall). In the early afternoon, we board our bus again to reach the Miraflores district for lunch, where you will naturally have the opportunity to sample Peru’s renowned seafood specialties. The day ends with a leisurely one-hour stroll along the Pacific coast, followed by free time to explore this charming neighborhood at your own pace.
Included: Private vehicle – half board – entrance fees – hotel accommodation
Day 03: LIMA → CARHUAZ 2,600 m (1-hour flight; 80 km / 3 hours)
Transfer to the airport and flight to Carhuaz (Latam 07:15/08:15) in the Cordillera Blanca. Check-in at your hotel. After breakfast, we begin with a visit to the city of Huaraz to immerse ourselves in the daily life of the Quechua population. We will explore the colorful local market, the Plaza de Armas and its surroundings, and the museum with its 120 monoliths. In the afternoon, we take our private vehicle to the starting point of a hike in the Cordillera Negra (the vehicle can drive directly to the lake for those who prefer not to walk). After a gentle two-hour ascent, we reach Lake Wilcacocha at 3,700 m, offering a magnificent panorama and a spectacular sunset over the Cordillera Blanca. Return by vehicle to Carhuaz in the early evening.
(Elevation gain/loss: +410 m / –410 m; Distance: 7 km; Walking time: 4 hours)
Included: Transfers and flight – private vehicle – half board – entrance fees – hotel accommodation
Day 04: CARHUAZ → CHACAS 3,360 m (230 km / 6 hours)
Departure around 09:00 toward the town of Chacas, crossing the Cordillera Blanca via the Punta Olímpica tunnel. It was here, in the 1960s, that Father Ugo de Censi established a refuge and founded the Don Bosco association with the aim of training the local population in tourism-related and artistic activities. We will visit their renowned wood-carving workshops.
Included: Private vehicle – entrance fees – half board – hotel accommodation
Day 05: CARHUAZ → LLANGANUCO LAGOONS 3,850 m (190 km / 6 hours)
We visit the Yungay cemetery and the town buried by the 1970 earthquake, then continue to the turquoise Llanganuco lagoons nestled at the foot of the snow-capped Huascarán and Huandoy peaks. To reach the lakes, we set off on a beautiful short hike along the Maria Josefa trail through an enchanted forest of queñual trees and wild orchids (the vehicle can drive directly to the lakes for those who prefer not to walk).
(Elevation gain: +200 m; Distance: 7 km; Walking time: 2 hours)
Included: Private vehicle – entrance fees – half board – hotel accommodation
Day 06: CARHUAZ → ROCOTUYOC LAGOON
Departure for Rocotuyoc Lagoon, perched at 4,550 m at the foot of the imposing snow-capped peaks of Copa (6,188 m) and Paccharaju (5,750 m). Its crystal-clear waters, shimmering in shades of turquoise and emerald, are fed by nearby glaciers, creating a breathtaking natural panorama—especially on clear days. Just 2 km away lies Laguna Congelada, a frozen lagoon nestled beneath the glacier, reachable after approximately one hour of walking from Rocotuyoc. This excursion brings you as close as possible to the glacial formations and offers majestic views of the Cordillera Blanca.
(Elevation gain/loss: +100 m / –100 m; Distance: 4 km; Walking time: 2 hours)
Included: Private vehicle – entrance fees – half board – hotel accommodation
Day 07: CARHUAZ → CUSCO (2 hours 40 minutes flight)
Transfer to the airport and flight to Cusco via Lima (Latam 09:15/12:30). Hotel check-in, followed by a free afternoon.
Included: Transfers and flight – hotel accommodation
Day 08: CUSCO – IMPERIAL CITY OF THE INCAS
Morning visit to the archaeological sites near Cusco. We first explore the Q’enko complex (meaning “labyrinth”), a temple dedicated to Inca rituals, notable for its semi-circular amphitheater and underground galleries carved into the rock. We then continue to the extraordinarily complex Sacsayhuamán temple, renowned for its enormous stone walls—an architectural mystery in terms of construction and placement. In the afternoon, a walking tour of Cusco city and the Temple of the Sun (Koricancha), the most celebrated of all Inca temples, whose polished stone walls are considered the finest examples of Inca artistry. The day concludes in the city center, at the Plaza de Armas and the streets where Inca and Spanish architecture blend harmoniously.
Included: Private vehicle – half board – entrance fees – hotel accommodation
Day 09: CUSCO → AGUAS CALIENTES 2,400 m (96 km / 2 hours + 1 hour 30 minutes train)
Today we reach the village of Pisac (2,970 m), where we visit its Inca archaeological site perched on a hill at the entrance to the Sacred Valley. This military fortress was designed to protect the valley’s southern access. In the afternoon, we continue to Ollantaytambo to explore the village center and its fortress, which guarded the valley’s northern entrance. Train to Aguas Calientes, the town at the foot of Machu Picchu.
(Elevation loss: –500 m; Distance: 4 km; Walking time: 3 hours)
Included: Private vehicle – half board – train – entrance fees – hotel accommodation
Day 10: MACHU PICCHU
Your guide will collect you from the hotel in the morning and accompany you by minibus to the Inca citadel discovered in 1911 by American explorer Hiram Bingham. The history and purpose of this citadel, perched atop a mountain at 2,430 m, remain an enigma. Nestled dramatically between two peaks—the “young” Huayna Picchu and the “old” Machu Picchu—this grandiose site will enchant you with its beauty and mystical atmosphere. The day begins with a two-hour walk to the Sun Gate, followed by a four-hour guided tour. Return by minibus to Aguas Calientes and free time.
Included: Minibus – entrance fees – hotel accommodation
Day 11: AGUAS CALIENTES → CUSCO (1 hour 30 minutes train + 76 km / 1 hour 30 minutes)
Morning train to Ollantaytambo, then continuation by vehicle to visit the Maras salt pans—terraced evaporation ponds clinging to the mountainside, producing salt and fleur de sel since pre-Inca times for food preservation. We then proceed to the circular terraces of Moray, an ancient Inca agricultural research center. In the afternoon, we visit the village of Chinchero, renowned for its textiles, including a traditional wool-dyeing workshop. Arrival in Cusco late afternoon.
Included: Private vehicle – half board – train – entrance fees – hotel accommodation
Day 12: CUSCO (Free day or hike)
Two options today:
Option 1: Depart at dawn for an unforgettable hike through unique Andean landscapes. You will traverse spectacular scenery where snow-capped peaks are reflected in the turquoise waters of seven lagoons. Breakfast and lunch will be taken with a local family in the community of Pacchanta. If desired, you may relax in the natural hot springs before returning to Cusco. (Elevation gain/loss: +700 m / –700 m; Distance: 15 km; Walking time: 6 hours)
Included: Shared English/Spanish-speaking tour for the full day – hotel accommodation
Option 2: Free day in Cusco
Included: Hotel accommodation
Day 13: CUSCO → PUERTO MALDONADO
Flight to Puerto Maldonado (183 m). Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by a French-speaking guide who will accompany you throughout your Amazon stay. Brief visit to the city’s Plaza de Armas and the Grau Square viewpoint, offering a panoramic view of the confluence of the Madre de Dios and Tambopata rivers. Boat transfer (40 minutes) on the Madre de Dios River to the lodge. Welcome cocktail and lunch upon arrival. In the afternoon, a forest walk to discover medicinal plants, tropical trees, birds, insects, butterflies, and other wildlife. Stop at a viewpoint for toucans, macaws, and other birds. Before dinner, a nighttime boat excursion—a “safari” in search of the white caiman that inhabit the riverbanks.
Included: Transfers and flight – full board – activities
Day 14: TAMBOPATA → LAKE SANDOVAL & MONKEY ISLAND
Early morning departure for Lake Sandoval (snack breakfast provided). After a short boat ride on the Madre de Dios River, a 3-km walk through lush rainforest in the Tambopata National Reserve brings you to the lake, where you will paddle in search of giant otters, caimans, and birds. Return to the port and continue to Monkey Island, home to several free-roaming monkey species. Lunch at the lodge. In the afternoon, climb a 40-meter canopy tower for a panoramic view of the Amazon and its spectacular sunset.
Included: Full board
Day 15: VISIT TO A LOCAL FARM
After 20 minutes by boat, arrival at a family-run farm cultivating local fruits and produce. Enjoy tasting a variety of tropical fruits and regional products (cacao, bananas, cocona, breadfruit, noni, cassava, lime, etc.). You will then be welcomed by an indigenous family who will share their traditions, including fishing, hunting, and handicrafts made from recycled natural materials. A shaman will reveal secrets of medicinal plants, including the famous Ayahuasca vine. The visit concludes with an open-air lunch. Return to the lodge for free time/rest. Later, a forest walk to learn about Brazil nut harvesting, rubber trees, and other regional plants (duration varies according to weather).
Included: Full board
Day 16: TARICAYA PROJECT VISIT
Boat excursion (45 minutes) to the Taricaya Ecological Reserve and animal rescue center. This UK-based project, in collaboration with universities worldwide, cares for and reintroduces injured animals. Observe jaguars, various monkeys, tapirs, peccaries, and exotic birds. Walk the canopy walkway (42 m high, 90 m long) for scientific bird monitoring and wildlife observation, followed by a 30-minute trail in primary forest.
Included: Full board
Day 17: PUERTO MALDONADO → TUMBES (flights)
At dawn, a short 20-minute walk to the clay lick, where 3–5 species of parrots and macaws gather to ingest mineral-rich clay essential for their metabolism—an extraordinarily colorful and captivating spectacle. Return to the lodge for breakfast, then farewell to the Amazon. Transfer to the airport for your flight to Tumbes on the Pacific coast (via Lima), arriving around 20:30. Transfer to hotel.
Included: Transfers and flight – hotel accommodation
Day 18: TUMBES → ÓRGANOS (120 km / 2 hours 30 minutes)
Morning boat tour of the unique mangrove ecosystem in the Tumbes National Mangrove Sanctuary, where river waters meet the Pacific Ocean, creating a rich biodiversity hotspot influenced by the tides. In the afternoon, visit a Peruvian crocodile conservation center, then continue to the town of Órganos for dinner and overnight.
Included: Private vehicle – mangrove tour – half board – hotel accommodation
Day 19: ORGANOS → EL ÑURO (8 km / 10 minutes)
Transfer to the beach at the small fishing village of El Ñuro for a peaceful swim and snorkeling session with the many green sea turtles that inhabit the area. Equipped with life jacket, mask, and snorkel, enjoy this truly spectacular experience at your leisure. Later, visit the interactive turtle conservation museum, followed by lunch and free time on the beach.
Included: Boat – private vehicle – half board – hotel accommodation
Day 20: ÓRGANOS → EL ÑURO → PIURA (170 km / 2 hours 30 minutes)
Morning private yacht excursion (4 hours) to observe humpback whales—gentle giants of the sea—often accompanied by playful dolphins leaping alongside. Free time on the beach after lunch, then transfer to Piura in the evening. Note: Whale-watching season runs from July to October.
Included: Private yacht – half board – hotel accommodation
Day 21: PIURA → LIMA (1 hour 30 minutes flight)
Morning visit to the city of Piura and the artisan village of Catacaos, renowned for its ceramics, silverwork, and Panama hats. Afternoon flight to Lima (Latam 17:15/18:40), followed by transfer to hotel.
Included: Transfers and domestic flight – lunch – hotel accommodation
Day 22: LIMA → INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT
Depending on your international flight time, transfer to Lima airport. Check-in and departure flight home.
Included: Airport transfer
Price Details
The travel package includes:
- International flights
- Assistance from your arrival at the airport until the end of the program
- A French-speaking accompanying guide throughout the entire stay
- Local French-speaking guides on certain days
- Entrance fees to all archaeological sites and attractions
- Hotels and lodges based on double-room occupancy
- 1 domestic flight Lima / Huaraz
- 1 domestic flight Huaraz / Cusco
- 1 domestic flight Cusco / Puerto Maldonado
- 1 domestic flight Puerto Maldonado / Tumbes
- 1 domestic flight Piura / Lima
- Private transportation vehicle
- Half-board meals
The travel package excludes:
- Travel insurance (accident, cancellation, and trip interruption)
- Single-room supplement
- Beverages, tips, and personal expenses
