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- Destination: Peru
- Duration: 10 Days
- Tour Type: Private & Bespoke
- Tour Style: Cultural
About This Trip
This Peru Andean Culture Tour offers an immersive journey into the traditions, landscapes, and communities that define Peru’s highlands. From Lima’s layered history to the sacred shores of Lake Titicaca, you experience authentic cultural encounters through village visits and homestays on Ccotos and Amantani Islands. Sharing daily life with local families—farming, fishing, weaving, and traditional meals—provides rare insight into living Andean heritage passed down through generations.
Travel along the legendary Route of the Sun to Cusco, the former capital of the Inca Empire, with meaningful stops at Pukara, Raqchi, and Andahuaylillas. Explore traditional villages in the Sacred Valley before culminating at Machu Picchu, where remarkable Inca engineering meets breathtaking mountain scenery. Fully private and thoughtfully paced, this Peru Andean Culture Tour combines cultural depth, expert local guidance, and unforgettable Inca wonders for a truly enriching travel experience.
Summary
DAY
PLACE
HIGHLIGHTS
1 - 2
Lima
Plaza Mayor, Huaca Huallamarca
3
Puno
Sillustani Ruins, Umayo Lagoon
4
Ccotos
Ccotos community, Ticonata Island
5 - 6
Lake Titicaca
Amantani Island, Taquile Island, Uros Floating Islands
7
Puno - Cusco
Chapel of Andahuaylillas, Pukara Museum, Raqchi Ruins
8
Cusco
Huayllafara and Lamay Village Visit
9
Aguas Calientes
Machu Picchu
10
Cusco - Lima
Departure
Itinerary
- Day 1: Arrival in Lima – Welcome to Peru
Arrive in Lima, the bustling coastal capital of Peru, and begin your unforgettable Peru Andean Culture Tour. Meet your local representative and enjoy a private transfer to your hotel. Take some time to unwind or stroll nearby neighborhoods, soaking in the city’s mix of pre-Hispanic roots, colonial architecture, and modern urban life. This evening, enjoy a welcome briefing with your guide, who will introduce the itinerary and key experiences of your cultural journey. Overnight in Lima.
Highlights: Private airport transfer, Miraflores coastal views, Lima city orientation.
- Lima
- Day 2: Lima City Discovery – Ancient to Modern
Your Peru Andean Culture Tour continues with a full-day exploration of Lima’s historic and modern landmarks. Walk through Plaza Mayor, visit the Presidential Palace, and explore the Basilica and Convent of San Francisco with its catacombs and colonial architecture. Discover Huaca Huallamarca, a pre-Inca adobe pyramid. Conclude the tour in Miraflores, where the Park of Love and Larcomar offer panoramic Pacific Ocean vistas. Afternoon free to explore markets, try local delicacies, or relax at the hotel.
Highlights: Plaza Mayor, Basilica & Convent of San Francisco, Huaca Huallamarca, Miraflores & Larcomar views.
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- Day 3: Lima – Juliaca – Puno | Sillustani Ruins
Fly to Juliaca and begin the high-altitude portion of your Peru Andean Culture Tour. Travel to Puno on Lake Titicaca, stopping at Sillustani, an ancient funerary site with towering chullpas above Umayo Lagoon. Learn about pre-Inca burial rituals and spiritual beliefs connected to the lake and surrounding mountains. Evening in Puno to rest and acclimatize for the next stage of your adventure.
Highlights: Flight to Juliaca, Sillustani Chullpas, Umayo Lagoon views, arrival in Puno.
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- Puno
- Day 4: Puno – Ccotos Island | Uros Community Experience
Sail across Lake Titicaca to Ccotos Island, part of your Peru Andean Culture Tour, and stay with Uros families in traditional reed dwellings. Share a home-cooked lunch and assist with fishing while learning about reed construction. Hike to Ancasayana, the island’s sacred hill, and visit pre-Inca archaeological remains. End the day watching a spectacular sunset over Lake Titicaca, reflecting on centuries of Andean tradition.
Highlights: Uros reed island homestay, fishing activity, Ancasayana sacred hike, pre-Inca archaeological site.
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- Ccotos
- Day 5: Ccotos – Amantani Island | Sacred Landscapes
Wake early to witness a stunning sunrise and enjoy breakfast with your hosts on Amantani Island during your Peru Andean Culture Tour. Participate in seasonal agricultural activities, then hike to Pacha Tata, a ceremonial site with sweeping lake and mountain views. Return to your host family for a traditional dinner, sharing stories, music, and Andean hospitality.
Highlights: Sunrise over Lake Titicaca, farming with locals, hike to Pacha Tata ceremonial site, homestay dinner.
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- Amantani Island
- Day 6: Lake Titicaca – Taquile & Uros Islands – Puno
Visit Taquile Island to learn about UNESCO-recognized textile traditions on your Peru Andean Culture Tour. Observe weaving techniques, meet local artisans, and enjoy a festive lunch with music and dance. Continue to the Uros Floating Islands, gliding across the lake in reed boats and learning about ancient engineering. Return to Puno in the late afternoon.
Highlights: Taquile weaving demonstration, Uros floating islands, totora reed boats, traditional lunch with music.
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- Puno
- Day 7: Puno – Cusco | Route of the Sun
Travel from Puno to Cusco along the legendary Route of the Sun on your Peru Andean Culture Tour. Stop at Pukara Museum to explore early Andean artifacts, visit Raqchi ruins dedicated to the god Wiracocha, and admire the baroque Chapel of Andahuaylillas. Arrive in Cusco, the historic heart of the Inca Empire, where cobblestone streets, vibrant markets, and centuries-old architecture welcome you.
Highlights: Scenic Route of the Sun, Pukara Museum, Raqchi ruins, Chapel of Andahuaylillas, arrival in Cusco.
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- Cusco
- Day 8: Cusco – Sacred Valley Villages | Huayllafara & Lamay
Venture into the Sacred Valley as part of your Peru Andean Culture Tour. Explore Huayllafara and Lamay villages, observing villagers tending livestock, spinning wool, and weaving colorful textiles. Visit artisan workshops, chicherias producing corn beer, and natural dye projects. Enjoy a local lunch while engaging with the community, gaining a deep understanding of Andean culture that has survived centuries.
Highlights: Huayllafara village, Lamay artisan workshops, natural dye projects, chicherias, traditional lunch.
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- Cusco
- Day 9: Cusco – Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cusco
Board a scenic train to Aguas Calientes and ascend to Machu Picchu during your Peru Andean Culture Tour. Explore the citadel with a knowledgeable guide, discovering Inca terraces, temples, and ceremonial plazas. Learn about Inca engineering, astronomy, and spirituality while admiring panoramic views. Return to Aguas Calientes for lunch, then board the train back to Cusco, reflecting on this iconic highlight.
Highlights: Train ride through Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu guided tour, Inca terraces and temples, breathtaking mountain views.
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- Day 10: Cusco – Lima | Departure
Transfer to the airport for your flight back to Lima, concluding your Peru Andean Culture Tour. Depart Peru with cherished memories of vibrant Andean communities, sacred landscapes, and the enduring spirit of Inca culture, carrying the essence of your journey home.
Highlights: Private airport transfer, farewell to Peru, lasting memories of Andean culture.
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