10-Day Peru Adventure from Lima to Puno

Today, get ready for a thrilling river rafting trip. Your guide will take you to Pachar, where you'll get your gear and learn about safety. Start with some practice on calm water, enjoying the mountains and old ruins.

Then, tackle class 2-3 rapids, including the exciting "El Resbaladero" with its waves and whirlpools. Along the way, admire the Inca terraces of Ollantaytambo. After rafting, enjoy lunch at a local riverside restaurant. Then, head back to your hotel in Cusco.

Begin your journey in the Sacred Valley at Awanacancha, where you'll meet llamas, alpacas, and learn about Andean traditions. Next, explore the lively Pisac market, filled with unique crafts and textiles. Visit the Pisac Archaeological Park, known for its Intiwatana solar calendar.

Continue to Ollantaytambo, an ancient Incan town with a majestic fortress. Conclude your day with a delicious lunch at a local restaurant, savoring the rich culture and history of the Sacred Valley.

Today, choose between two exciting options. The first is an Inca Trail hike, perfect for those who love nature and history. Start early with a train ride to the trailhead, then hike through the Sacred Valley to the archaeological site of Chachabamba. 
Continue to Wiñaywayna, an ancient marvel, where you'll enjoy a box lunch. Hike through the forest to Intipunku for stunning views of Machu Picchu before descending to Aguas Calientes for dinner at your hotel.

If hiking isn't your preference or if it's February when the Inca Trail is closed, opt for a morning biking tour. You'll stop at a traditional chichería to try corn beer and visit a craft brewery for some artisanal brews.

Your private guide will meet you at your hotel for a short shuttle bus ride to Machu Picchu. Spend the morning discovering the mysteries of this iconic Inca citadel. In the afternoon, take the shuttle back to Aguas Calientes, where you can relax at a café before catching the train back to Cusco.

Begin your day early for a full-day bus trip from Cusco to Puno (7:30 am - 5 pm). Enjoy the scenic ride with stops at important sites like Pukara, La Raya, Raqchi, and the beautiful San Pedro Church in Andahuaylillas. When you arrive in Puno, your private driver will welcome you and take you to your hotel.

Start an exciting kayak adventure on Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world. Enjoy the stunning scenery, diverse birdlife, and unique rock formations on an island. Then, visit the Uros Islands for a cultural experience.

Continue by motorboat to Taquile Island, where you'll learn about traditional crafts, textiles, and farming practices. After lunch, head back to Puno by motorboat and transfer to your hotel.

Fly back to Lima and transfer to your hotel. In the afternoon, explore Lima's historic sites, including the Main Plazas, Presidential Palace, and the Catacombs of the Convent of San Francisco.
Visit the San Isidro District and the ancient Huaca Huallamarca. End your day in Miraflores, enjoying views from the Park of Love and Larcomar.

Enjoy Lima's food with a morning bike tour. Start with seafood in Miraflores, then try dishes like "causa peruana" and "lomo saltado" at local spots. End with dessert, choosing between ice cream or "picarones." The tour lasts four and a half hours and is suitable for bikers of all skill levels.
In the afternoon, we'll take you to the airport to say goodbye.