7-Day Peru Tour: From Coastal Lima to the Inca Heartland

Today’s Highlight: Arrive in Lima and kick off your Peru journey with a vibrant evening at one of the city’s celebrated restaurants.

Upon landing in Lima, our local staff will meet you at the airport and transfer you directly to your hotel. After freshening up, we’ll take you out for dinner at DanSa – a lively spot that brings together Peru’s incredible culinary traditions and a warm, festive atmosphere. A perfect first night to ease into the spirit of Peru.

Dinner included

Overnight in Lima

Today’s Highlight: Discover Lima’s colonial heart and explore one of the world’s finest pre-Columbian collections over a memorable lunch.

Start the morning with a guided visit to Lima’s historic city center, including its elegant Plaza Mayor, the grand Cathedral, and the charming streets of Barranco and Miraflores.

At midday, we’ll head to the renowned Larco Museum for lunch at its celebrated garden restaurant – a beautiful setting surrounded by bougainvillea and colonial architecture. Afterwards, a private guided tour of the museum itself reveals 5,000 years of Peruvian history through its exceptional collection of ancient gold, ceramics, and textiles.

Lunch included

Overnight in Lima

Today’s Highlight: Touch down in Cusco and ease into the Sacred Valley with a visit to Pisac’s Inca ruins and colorful artisan market.

In the morning, we’ll transfer you to Lima’s airport for your flight to Cusco. Upon arrival, our team will pick you up and begin the journey into the Sacred Valley – a gentle and scenic introduction that also helps with acclimatization.

Your first stop is Pisac, where you’ll explore the impressive Inca terraces and ceremonial complex before descending into the lively local market. Pick up handcrafted textiles, ceramics, and alpaca goods directly from the artisans who make them, then sit down for a hearty lunch in the valley.

Lunch included

Overnight in Sacred Valley

Today’s Highlight: Uncover the agricultural genius of Moray, taste salt harvested for centuries at Maras, and connect with a local Andean community.

This day takes you deep into the living culture of the Sacred Valley. At Moray, the Incas’ remarkable circular terracing – believed to have functioned as an agricultural laboratory – creates a striking sight unlike anything else in Peru.

From there, the Maras Salt Mines offer a vivid landscape of hundreds of terraced salt pools still worked by local families today.

The afternoon is dedicated to a visit with a local community, where you’ll share stories, learn about traditional customs, and experience daily Andean life firsthand.

Lunch included

Overnight in Sacred Valley

Today’s Highlight: Explore Ollantaytambo’s towering fortress, share a traditional Pachamanca feast, and board the train toward Machu Picchu.

The morning brings you to Ollantaytambo. one of the best-preserved Inca towns in existence, where the original street grid, water channels, and stone architecture have remained largely intact for centuries. Your guide will walk you through the imposing Temple Hill and the intricate stonework of its terraces.

Lunch is a special occasion: a traditional Pachamanca, where meats, potatoes, and vegetables are slow-cooked underground on heated stones – an ancient Andean cooking method still celebrated today. In the afternoon, board your train through the dramatic cloud forest toward Aguas Calientes, the gateway to Machu Picchu.

Lunch included

Overnight in Aguas Calientes

Today’s Highlight: Step inside one of the world’s great wonders on a private guided tour through the iconic Inca citadel.

Your morning begins early as you make your way up to Machu Picchu – timed to arrive before the main crowds and make the most of the quiet, golden light over the ruins. Your expert guide will lead you through a 2-hour private tour of the citadel’s most significant areas: the Temple of the Sun, the Intihuatana stone, the agricultural terraces, and the panoramic viewpoints that reveal the full scale of this extraordinary place.

After the tour, you’ll be transferred back to Cusco.

Lunch included

Overnight in Cusco