For those with a yearning for a true Peruvian Experience, Adventure Cusco Tours gives you the complete tour of Peru. From Cusco to Cajamarca and Puno to Pastoruri, this tour encompasses the very best that Peru has to offer.
You will experience snow capped peaks, the second deepest canyon in the world, the navigable lake in the world, archaeological wonders from many different Peruvian cultures, and much more.
For those with time, you cannot resist the opportunity to see The Complete Peru.

DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 1: Arrival in Lima, reception and transfer to your Hotel.
Day 2: CITY TOUR OF LIMA
After breakfast, we will pick you up from your hotel for a city tour of colonial and modern Lima, including the cathedral, dating from 1654, the main square, which still houses the original bronze fountain built in 1650, and the San Francisco Convent and its catacombs. Lima was founded in 1535 by Pizarro and rebuilt in 1991, the same year that UNESCO declared it a world heritage site. Lima was home to the Spanish viceroy during the time of the Spanish colonialists. The tour also includes a visit to the residential areas of San Isidro and Miraflores, stopping at Larco Mar to enjoy a view of the beautiful Pacific Ocean. Return to your hotel. In the evening, we will pick you up from your Hotel for the overnight bus to Huaraz.
Day 3: Huaraz
Upon arrival in Huaraz, we will transfer you to your Hotel for a free day to become accustomed to the altitude of 3100m.
Day 4: HUARAZ-LAKE LLANGUNUCO
After breakfast, we begin the tour with a trip to Lake Llanganuco in the north of the Callejon de Huaylas with a stop in Carhuaz and the tragic aftermath of old Yungay. Llanganuco is a beautiful, crystal clear lake, in the Cordillera Blanca region of the Huascaran National Park. There are awesome views of the Cordillera, the highest tropical mountain range in the world. In the afternoon, we will return to Huaraz and your hotel.
Day 5: HUARAZ-CHAVIN de HUANTAR
After breakfast, we take a trip to Chavin de Huantar, site of the oldest pan-Andean civilization, dating back to 2000BC. Located on the outskirts of the village of the same name, a tour of the ruins is followed by lunch. The site has many galleries and subterranean tunnels and houses many carved stone figures of anthropomorphic semblances reminiscent of the Maya culture. The most remarkable piece of carving is "El Lanzon", a granite carving 4.5 meters in height. Its head is built into the roof of the gallery and its base into the floor, making it immovable. An anthropomorphic figure with feline teeth, it is thought to indicate an important ceremonial, religious artifact. Return to Huaraz where the journey takes you over the continental divide at the high Kawish pass.Spend the night in your Hotel.
Day 6: HUARAZ-HUASCARAN NATIONAL PARK
in the early morning, we will head to the Pastoruri Glacier, passing through the towns of Recuay and Catac. Once heading into the National Park, you will see the Puya Raymondi, the remarkable exotic plant that belongs to the pineapple family, and takes 29 years to grow. With thousands of flowers, it towers over 12m in height and is the tallest flowering plant in the world. Along the way, you will also see prehistoric wall paintings, and natural carbonated mineral springs. Once at the foot of the glacier, the trail will take about an hour to walk. Return to Huaraz and, after dinner, an overnight bus ride to Cajamarca.
Day 7: CAJAMARCA-CUMBEMAYO
Upon arrival in Cajamarca, we will proceed with an early check in to your Hotel and begin our tour of Cumbemayo, some 20 km outside of the town and the site of ancient, pre-inca channels engraved into the mountainside. The ducts were built by the old Cajamarca culture. Return to Cajamarca.
Day 8: CAJAMARCA
Today is a free day to enjoy the town, famous for in 1532, Pizarro imprisoned and subsequently executed Inca Atahualpa, bringing to an end the Inca Nation. A chance to visit the thermal baths at Baños del Inca. Optional visit to the pre-inca graveyards of Otuzco, carved into the hillside and dating back to over 1000BC. This is also a great opportunity to purchase 18k gold at a great price. In the Evening we will transfer you to the bus for your overnight ride to Trujillo.
Day 9: TRUJILLO-CHAN CHAN
Upon arrival in Trujillo, we will proceed with an early check in to your hotel a then begin a guided visit to the metropolis of Chan-Chan, the ancient capital city of the Chimu Empire. It is the largest pre-Columbian city in South America, built entirely of mud and adobe brick. A stop is made at Huaca Dragon to visit this restored, pyramidal shaped adobe temple consecrated to the rainbow, and with beautiful bas-reliefs. Our last stop will be to a small archaeological museum before returning to your Hotel.
Day 10: CHICLAYO-SIPAN
Early morning transfer to your hotel in Chiclayo. Excursion to the Sipan Huaca Rajada, two adobe pyramids separated by a huge square and belonging to the Sipan culture, followed by a visit to Sipan museum. The discovery of Sipan was the most important twentieth century archaeological find in Peru. The tombs were intact with many artifacts of silver, gold and copper. The Lord of Sipan was dated to 350AD. Return to your Hotel.
Day 11: CHICLAYO-TUCUME-BRUNING MUSEUM-LIMA
After breakfast, a visit to the Tucume complex, home to over 26 pyramids. The day concludes with a visit to the Bruning museum, perhaps the best museum in South America. Transfer to the airport for your return flight back to Lima.Spend the night in your Hotel.
Day 13: CARAL
Transfer from your hotel for a full day's guided visit to Caral, the oldest civilization in the Americas. Dating back to over 3000BC, this earliest of settlements developed almost simultaneously with the civilizations of Mesopotamia, Egypt, India and China. There was also a Quipa found at this site which gives Peru possible the second oldest known form of communication in the world. In the evening, we will transfer you back to your Hotel in Lima.
Day 14: PISCO
After breakfast, we will transfer you to the bus station for your first class bus to Pisco. Reception and transfer to your Hotel.
Day 15: PISCO-PARACAS-NAZCA
After breakfast, transfer to the port for the boat to the Ballestas islands. Commonly referred to as the "little Galapagos", here you will see a massive concentration of sea birds and sea lions in their natural habitat. After the boat tour, we will return to the mainland for an trip to the Paracas National Reserve, the only coastal reserve in Peru. Here you will visit several museums showing the natural history of Paracas and also the ancient Paracas culture in addition to the beautiful "cathedral", a natural rock formation. After lunch, return to Pisco. In the afternoon, we will transfer you to the bus terminal for the 3 hour first class bus ride to Nazca. Arrival and transfer to your Hotel.
Second part
Day 16: NAZCA-LIMA
Before breakfast, a flight tour over the enigmatic Nazca Lines; gigantic drawings and geometrical figures engraved in the driest desert of Peru and dating back to 250 AD. Drawn throughout over 1000 Km of desert on the Pampas of San Jose in Ica, and due to their enormous size and largely unknown origin, leaves an impression on all who visit this mysterious archaeological site. With representations of animals, such as a spider, a monkey and several birds, they are believed to be an enormous astronomical calendar or possibly an offering to the gods. First discovered in 1550 it was not until the advent of flight, in the 1920's, that the lines were first realized for their significance. After breakfast, a private tour of the ancient Cantalloc aqueducts and the ruins of a recently discovered Inca town nearby. Transfer to the bus station for the first class bus back to Lima. Transfer to your Hotel.
Day 17: LIMA-AREQUIPA
After breakfast, we will transfer you to the airport for your flight to Arequipa. Considered the most beautiful city in Peru, Arequipa is dominated in the distance by the huge Misti volcano. In the afternoon, you will embark on a city tour visiting the Chilina valley and the old San Lazaro district. You will also have a general view of the city from the Yanahuara Belvedere, the Plaza de Armas and its Cathedral, the cloisters of La Compañia Church, the Church and Square of San Francisco and the colonial Santa Catalina convent which is built from volcanic lava and dates from the 16th century.Transfer to your Hotel.
Day 18: AREQUIPA-COLCA CANYON-COLCA LODGE
After breakfast, we leave Arequipa, passing near the thermal baths of Yura and climbing up towards the National Reserve of Pampa de Cañahuas (3,800m), where groups of Alpacas, Vicunas, and guanacos can be seen. After a few hours, the descent to the Colca Valley starts until we arrive at Chivay, the most important town of the valley. After lunch, we continue on to the Colca Lodge, set in the Colca Valley itself. With its very own hot springs, relax in the beautiful environment of the Canyon.colca lodge.
Day 19: COLCA LODGE-CRUZ del CONDOR-AREQUIPA
Early breakfast at the hotel. Then an early departure to Cruz del Condor viewpoint, a few kilometers before Cabanaconde, where the Colca Canyon starts. Here you view flight of the condors as well as of the depth of the canyon. In the afternoon return to Arequipa and to your Hotel.
Day 20: AREQUIPA-JULIACA-PUNO
After breakfast, we will transfer you to the airport for your flight to Juliaca. We will then transfer you to Puno and your Hotel. It is important to note that Lake Titicaca is the mythical birth place of the Inca Empire.
Day 21: PUNO-LAKE TITICACA
Early transfer to the port for the boat journey on Lake Titicaca to the floating islands of Uros. Made entirely of reeds and inhabited by the Aymara Uros people. They live in huts built on platforms of reeds, not more than 1 foot thick. Short walk on the islands, then the boat trip continues as far as the island of Taquile. Members of this self supporting Aymara community receive visitors in their colourful national costume and show them around the island. Taquile is renowned for its fine, decorative weavings. A boxed lunch is included.Spend the night in Puno.
Day 22: PUNO-JULIACA-CUSCO
After breakfast. Transfer to Juliaca airport for the flight to Cusco. Along the way, an excursion will be made to the pre-inca Sillustani funeral towers next to the Umayo lake. The towers form part of one of the largest and most important necropolis in the world. Used by both the Altiplano civilization and the Incas and their wives "Collas" to honor their dead and in preparation for the after-life. It was abandoned when the first Spanish arrived. With over ninety Chulpas (tombs), all built from volcanic rock, those for the Incas can be easily recognized by their finer detail. Reception and transfer to your Hotel.
Day 23: CUSCO
Afternoon guided city tour of the four ruins nearby; the Sacsayhuaman Fortress overlooking the city of Cuzco, a pre Inca architectural masterpiece; Kenko, a rock sanctuary whose main attraction is the monolithic altar representing a puma, the red Fortress of Puca-Pucara and Tambomachay, a beautiful fountain fed by a spring forming a series of basins continue to the city of Cuzco; the Main Square, the Cathedral and the Koricancha or Temple of the Sun.Spend the night in your Hotel.
Day 24: SACRED VALLEY TOUR
After breakfast, we will pick you up for a full day tour of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Visit the village of Pisac, founded during colonial times and set at the foot of a hill crowned by the remains of an Inca city. On Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, in the main square, Indians barter their products and artisans from all over the area sell their woven alpaca wool blankets and ponchos, engraved gourds, antique reproductions, jewelry, etc. On Sundays it is also the meeting place for mayors from all the villages in the region, dressed in their traditional costumes to attend morning mass. After lunch, we will visit Ollantaytambo, the only Inca town which was not overthrown by the conquistadores, and explore the ruins which tower above it.Spend the night in your Hotel.
Day 25: MACHU PICCHU
Transfer to the train station for the early morning departure to Aguas Calientes and then a bus ride up to the timeless ruins of Machu Picchu ruins. Upon arrival to the ruins, you will be given a guided visit of Machu Picchu for about 2 hours. There are many theories as to the origins of Machu Picchu but three of the most popular ideas include a temple to the sun, a fortress against the jungle inhabitants or a sanctuary for the Incas. This beautiful city has houses, temples, warehouses, a large central square, all connected by narrow roads and steps, and is surrounded by terraces cut into the mountain side which were used for agriculture. After the tour, free time to enjoy this magical and spiritual wonder. After the tour, you will have a few hours to explore at your own pace before taking the afternoon bus back down to Aguas Calientes and your Hotel.
Day 26: AGUAS CALIENTES- OLLANTAYTAMBO-CUSCO
Free day in Aguas Calientes to return to Machu Picchu, relax in the hot springs, or take the short hike to the private waterfall reserve of Mandor Pampa. Afternoon train to Ollantaytambo town and transfer to your Hotel.
Day 27: CUSCO-PUERTO MALDONADO-ECO AMAZONIA LODGE-MONKEY ISLAND
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Puerto Maldonado. Upon arrival, transfer to the boat dock where you will board the boat for the trip down the Madre de Dios River. Along the way, you will have the chance to observe alligators, turtles, many species of birds, and a variety of flora and fauna. Arriving at the lodge, you will be directed to your comfortable bungalow, followed by a welcome drink and lunch. After lunch, you will be accompanied by the lodges professional guide to Monkey Island which is only 5 minutes from the lodge. Located in the middle of the Madre de Dios River, Monkey Island hosts a multitude of Monkey species such as the Spider Monkey, Achuni, Squirrel Monkey, and the little Leoncito (little lion). The trip to the island affords beautiful sightseeing of the local landscape as well as the flora and fauna that they host. And, to top it all off, there is that breathtaking jungle sunset.
Day 28: COCHA PERDIDA (LOST LAKE)
After breakfast, we set forth through the virgin jungle led by the professional guide. Todays hike will take you to the Cocha Perdida. This site effectively constitutes a unique protected Ecosystem, refuge, and Feeding ground for the great diversity of wildlife including the Otter, Turtles, Alligators, Tapir, and Jaguar. There are also many birds with striking plumage as well as an ample variety of species of fish.
This area is and distinctly particular to EcoAmazonia Reserve, by virtue of having remained altogether unaltered, and conveniently surrounded by lard swamps and wetlands. One of the highlights of today’s tour is certainly the ascent to the Mirador built atop the the greatest of treetops in the Amazon forest, the revered Shihauhuaco from where a grand view of the great and magical forest can be admired. This is complimented by a pleasant canoe ride around the lake, after which we return to the lodge and lunch.
In the course of the afternoon, optional visit to a local family, the Botanical Gardens, and an eco-swimming pool are available to the guests.
Day 29: BRIOLO & GAMITANA RIVERS-TAMBOPATA ECOLOGICAL RESERVE-RAIN FOREST-CLOUD FOREST
After breakfast, we set off on yet another excursion through the magical jungle. First we navigate along the Madre de Dios River until reaching the trailhead where our hike to the Briolo & Gamitana Rivers begins. Both of these rivers originate in the heart of the virgin jungle and their numerous meanders and large winding channels form large navigable waterways.
We return aboard a canoe, closely observing along the way an abundance of wildlife plus flora and fauna. Returning to the lodge, we will have dinner and then spend a last quite evening in the jungle.
Day 30: PUERTO MALDONADO-CUSCO
Breakfast and then transfer to the airport for your return flight to Cusco and transfer to your Hotel.

Day 31: Transfer to the airport for your return flight to Lima and then home.

NOTE: Prices are subject to change based on current Hotel and airfare rates. Please ask your sale ejecutive for details.

OUR PRICE INCLUDES:

• 25 nights double accommodation and 3 nights jungle lodge
• Transfers, tours and excursions as per itinerary based in private service
• Tour Guide in the requested language
• Flight: Trujillo-Lima, Nazca overflight, Lima-Arequipa, Arequipa-Juliaca, Juliaca-Cusco, Cusco-Puerto Maldonado-Cusco-Lima
• All ground transport
• Vista Dome Train:Ollantaytambo-Aguas Calientes-Ollantaytambo
• All entrance fees.

OUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:

• International air tickets to South America and associated taxes.
• Meals not specified on the itinerary.
• All domestic flights require a US$5.00 charge (airport tax), payable at the airport.
• Personal expenses such as telephone bills, laundry expenses, alcoholic and bottled beverages, etc.
• Insurance against theft, loss, illness and/or accident.