Peruvian Culinary Adventure

Welcome to Perú!

International flight arrival to Lima & Transfer to your hotel

Exploring Barranco Neighborhood & Culinary Tasting

Marvel yourself exploring the Bohemian Barranco’s Neighborhood & Enjoy a Gastronomic Tour

Fight from Lima to Arequipa & Private Tour in “The White City”

Delight yourself with Arequipa’s beauty!

Drive to the Deepest Canyon in the World & BBQ Dinner

Journey through the Andean highlands!

Condor’s Flight, Exploring the Sumbay’s Caves & Transfer to Puno

Admire the Sumbay’s Caves and drive to Puno.

Cultural Tour, Uros Islands & the Island of Taquile

Exploring the Lake Titicaca floating Islands in a speed boat

Flight from Juliaca to Cusco & Transfer to the Sacred Valley

Start your adventure at the gorgeous and serene landscapes that the Sacred Valley offers.

Hike to Ollantaytambo & Pachamanca Dish

Hike through cozy Andean Villages to Ollantaytambo archeological site.

Visit the Agricultural Lab of the Incas at Maras, Moray & Local Village

Enjoy the breathtaking views at the Sacred Valley!

Go Kayaking Through Piuray’s Prostine Waters & Ceramic Workshop

Delight yourself with the Andean Mountains, glaciers and snow peaks surrounding the Piuray Lake

Escenic Train Through the Cloud Forest and visit the Ancient Machu Picchu Citadel!

Take the stunning train to Aguas Calientes and Guided visit to Machu Picchu!

Machu Picchu Tour & Train Back to the Sacred Valley

Machu Picchu will take your breath away with its enigmatic and historical atmosphere.

Free Morning & Cusco Private City Tour

Explore the enigmatic Capital of the Inca Empire with your expert guide!

Chocolate Workshop

Delight yourself preparing your own chocolate!

Cusco Farewell

Transfer to the Airport & International Flight Back Home

Welcome to Perú! (­-)

International flight arrival to Lima & Transfer to your hotel

Once you arrive to the international Lima’s airport, look for your Auri Travel representative holding a sign with your name on it! You may be a bit tired after your long flight, so we’ll save you the stress of trying to navigate and bring you straight to your hotel where you can shake off that icky flight feeling with a shower and a sleep. Enjoy a peaceful night’s rest.

Exploring Barranco Neighborhood & Culinary Tasting (B, L)

Marvel yourself exploring the Bohemian Barranco’s Neighborhood & Enjoy a Gastronomic Tour

Your private guide will meet you at your hotel after a leisurely Breakfast and will bring you to the bohemian Barranco Neighborhood, one of Lima’s up and-coming artsy areas.

Here, you will visit the “Puente de Los Suspiros”, which was a meeting point for young lovers. Then, you will visit the renowned MATE museum home to the collections of Peruvian photographers Mario Testino. Also, you will explore the Pedro de Osma Art Museum.

In the afternoon, you will get to enjoy one of the delicacies of the region a plate of ceviche accompanied by a Pisco Sour, both typical for Peru. In the evening you can experience a buffet at the restaurant Songoro Cosongo.

Fight from Lima to Areqpa & Private Tour in “The White City” (B, L)

Delight yourself with Arequipa’s beauty!

This morning, after a delicious breakfast, you will be escorted to the airport to take your flight to Arequipa. In the afternoon, your expert guide and private transportation will meet you at your hotel to begin your adventure in Arequipa, “The White City”. Spend the afternoon exploring stunning attractions such as the Monastery of Santa Catalina, this place particularly will capture your attention through its beautiful colonial architecture and the spirituality enclosed in it.

The next stop will be the local market, where you will learn a bit more about typical Andean products, meet local people and interact with them too. There you’ll have lunch at a famous picantería – La Victoria, where you can enjoy typical dishes from the Arequipa region.

Finally, you will be escorted back to your hotel to spend a peaceful night’s rest.

Drive to the Deepest Canyon in the World & BBQ Dinner  (B, L)

Journey through the Andean highlands!

This morning your guide and private transportation will escort you to the small town of Chivay.

Along this six-hour journey, you will enjoy impressive sights including volcanic peaks, pristine lakes, small lagoons and cute flamingo. Along this way, you will see a glimpse of life in the highlands soaring the altitude of 4,850m (12,000ft).

After this amazing journey, we will arrive to Chivay where you will have lunch and the rest of the day at your leisure in the quiet surroundings. In the evening join a delicious barbeque at your hotel.

Condor’s Flight, Exploring the Sumbay’s Caves & Transfer to Puno (B, BL)

Admire the Sumbay’s Caves and drive to Puno.

Very early in the morning, after a savory breakfast, head for Condor’s Cross to peer down into the seemingly endless depths of Colca Canyon. Along the way, you will stop in cozy Andean villages where time seems to have stood still and where colonial architecture is still well preserved.

While here, you will reach “Mirador Cruz del Condor”, from this viewing point you will see the condors ‘flight along with some unique breathtaking scenery.

Next, your private guide will bring you to the Sumbay’ caves. The main cave has more than 500 drawings of South American camelids. An eye-catching figure in this cave is an amazing shaman dressed as a camelid. Therefore, it is believed that these caves were also a religious center for the primitives.

Then, your private bus and transportation will bring you to Puno. At your arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel to spend a quiet evening.

Cultural Tour, Uros Islands & the Island of Taquile  (B, L)

Exploring the Lake Titicaca floating Islands in a speed boat

Early in the morning, you will be transferred to the port of Lake Titicaca.

Spend the day navigating by boat to the beautiful Uros Floating Islands, home to an ancient community, built only with totora reeds (plants that grow up in the Lake Titicaca).

Next, you will continue your journey to the Taquile Island on a private motor boat around two hours. Spend a relaxing time at the stunning scenery of Lake Titicaca.

While here, delight yourself with a delicious lunch exceptionally made by fresh trout from Lake Titicaca.

Then, spend a short hike exploring the island before going back to Puno across the lake on a fast boat.

Flight from Juliaca to Cusco & Transfer to the Sacred Valley (B, L)

Start your adventure at the gorgeous and serene landscapes that the Sacred Valley offers.

This morning, your private guide will escort you to the Juliaca’s airport to take your flight to Cusco.

Once you arrive at the Andean Cusco Airport, your private guide will pick you up to start your adventure in the Sacred Valley. Our first stop will be Awanacancha “Living Museum”, where you will learn about the weaving process and you will come face-to-face with the lovely South American camelids, including alpacas, guanacos, vicuñas… you can feed them too!

Your journey will take you to Pisaq traditional market, which is famous for its beautiful handicrafts that delight thousands of visitors every year. Textiles, vegetables, and silver jewelry are just some of the items that are sold here.

Then, delight yourself with a savory lunch featuring the most delicious Peruvian dishes.

Our next stop will be Pisaq ruins, we will explore some Incan archaeological sites, including ornate palaces and temples, and magnificent agricultural terraces on the mountains. This was one of the major agricultural centers of the Incan Empire and is one of the most beautiful towns of the Sacred Valley. From this point, you will see the modern-day Quechua people continue to farm and the verdant farmland where the Incas once cultivated their crops.

At the end of the tour, your guide will leave you in your hotel located in the heart of the Sacred Valley of the Incas to spend a peaceful night rest.

*Eco-friendly tip: Plastic bags can take up to 500 years to biodegrade so take a re-useable shopping bag with you when you go to local markets as Pisaq.

Hike to Ollantaytambo & Pachamanca Dish (B, L)

Hike through cozy Andean Villages to Ollantaytambo archeological site.

This day, hike through the Sacred Valley of the Inca, your private guide will lead you to the breathtaking Patacancha Valley. At the ruins of Pumamarca we’ll begin our hike down a pre-Columbian trail, during the hike you will see some irrigation canals that are still used by local villagers today.

Along with your expert guide, you will enjoy two hours of easy hiking, then, we’ll find ourselves in the Incan town of Ollantaytambo, where the centuries-old influence of the Incas is still very much visible: water from the mountains trickles down to the Inca-built street canals, also, you will find the impressive trapezoidal doors and Inca walls.

Ascend beyond the stepped, slope-side terraces to the ruins of a centuries-old fortress above town, where the Incas secured an important victory over the Spanish conquistadors. Discover the mysterious hewn stone constructions, then your private guide will show you the quarries where the Incas sourced these huge stone blocks. From this point, you will enjoy the most beautiful views of the valley and the Urubamba River that meanders through it.

Later, in the village of Urubamba, you will experience a Pachamanca – one of the great dishes of Peru.

Upon completion of this journey, we will bring you back to your hotel for an evening spent at leisure.

Visit the Agricultural Lab of the Incas at Maras, Moray & Local Village (B, L)

Enjoy the breathtaking views at the Sacred Valley!

This morning, enjoy a delicious breakfast your hotel. Then, your private guide and private transportation will pick you up to start your private tour.

You’ll be taken to see the impressive agricultural site of Moray. It is believed that this place was used as a kind of Incan laboratory to acclimatize crops. Then, we will drive to Maras ‘village – known for its beautiful colonial doorways – before arriving at the town’s still-in-use salt pans. During this visit you will find around 2000 small salt pans that are still used by local people for domestic purposes, then enjoy a savory lunch enjoying the beautiful Andean environment.

Post lunch you’ll have a chance to meet local villagers and visit to an off-the-beaten-track highland village on the shore of the icy blue Lake Piuray. Here, women are weavers’ masters and at this time their main activity is the agriculture. Once you get there, you will interact with the residents, visit their houses and fields, and you will also learn about their day-to-day life is like within the Andean highlands. You may also meet the lovely children; they love sharing their drawings with visitors.

Finally, transfer to your hotel in Cusco for a well-deserved good night’s rest.

Go Kayaking Through Piuray’s Prostine Waters & Ceramic Workshop (B, L)

Delight yourself with the Andean Mountains, glaciers and snow peaks surrounding the Piuray Lake

Enjoy a relaxing time in the Piuray Lagoon. This day, you will continue your Peruvian Family Trip with some arts and adventure. This morning, enjoy a savory breakfast at your hotel. Then, you will be escorted to the shores of Lake Piuray, where your expert guide will give you a safety briefing and instructions on kayaking. Climb aboard your kayak and paddle through pristine and quiet waters while enjoying the local flora and fauna.

Then, delight yourself with a delicious picnic lunch.

We understand that children prefer fun and active activities, so we arrange for interactive, hands-on activities as part of our Peru family tours. This afternoon, enjoy a private workshop in the town of Urubamba and make your own ceramic piece as part of a master class Marvel yourself learning a bit more about the ceramics traditions of Peru.

Escenic Train Through the Cloud Forest and visit the Ancient Machu Picchu Citadel! (B, L)

Take the stunning train to Aguas Calientes and Guided visit to Machu Picchu!

Prepare for a climatic day! This morning after a savory breakfast at your hotel, you will be transferred to the train station to board the scenic train to Aguas Calientes. Enjoy 1 ½ hour through the lovely lush vegetation along the way. At your arrival, we will assist you to take your bus up to Machu Picchu. Perched at 7,970 feet above sea level and 1,240 feet above the Urubamba river in the Sacred Valley, discover this hidden area that was covered by mountains and semi-tropical jungles for almost 400 years.

Immerse yourself in-depth 2-hour tour, your private guide will show you the mysteries and magic of Machu Picchu by visiting the Main Plaza, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Sundial, the Royal Quarters, the Temple of Three Windows and some other cemeteries. Afterward you will have plenty of free time to take pictures, explore, and enjoy the panoramic view from the plateau of the iconic Ancient Citadel.

The buffet lunch will be served in the hotel, Sanctuary Lodge.

Make your way to Aguas Calientes by bus and enjoy a peaceful night rest with the sound of the cloud forest around you.

Machu Picchu Tour & Train Back to the Sacred Valley (B, L)

Machu Picchu will take your breath away with its enigmatic and historical atmosphere.

Today, explore at your own peace the magnificent Machu Picchu Wonder. Watch the mist rise off the mountains and the sunrise illuminate the Ancient Citadel. Truly, this amazing spectacle it is worth it.

There are also short treks you can do in Machu Picchu like the Inti Punku Hike (the Sun Gate Hike) or the Inca Bridge Hike (both 40 minutes). Alternatively, you can climb the spectacular Wayna Picchu Mountain which takes almost 2 hours (you need to book a permit in advance for this).

After finishing your visit to one of the Seven Wonders of the World, you will take the bus back down to Aguas Calientes.

Then, take the train to Ollantaytambo Train Station, where a friendly face will await you, holding a sign with your name to bring you back to your hotel located at the Sacred Valley. Spend a peaceful night rest.

Free Morning & Cusco Private City Tour (B)

Explore the enigmatic Capital of the Inca Empire with your expert guide!

Free morning to explore at your own pace the Capital of the Inca Empire.

This afternoon, your expert guide will pick you up from your hotel to start your tour. Discover mysterious alleyways, emblematic squares, and coveted treasures of Cusco with your private guide. The first visit will be Sacsayhuaman fortress. The next stop will be the temple of Q’enko and the red fortress of Puca Pucara. The last visit will be Tambomachay before coming back to the city to visit the famous Plaza de Armas and Qoricancha (Temple of the Sun).

In the evening, we recommend you to enjoy a dinner in one of the best-known restaurants in Cusco, the “Restaurante Uchu” where there is something for everyone.

Later, your guide will bring you back to your hotel to spend a quiet evening.

Chocolate Workshop (B)

Delight yourself preparing your own chocolate!

For those who have a sweet tooth or not, you will enjoy a trip to the ChocoMuseo in Cusco. Here you will learn how to make your own chocolate. Every step of the whole chocolate-making.

Cusco Farewell (B)

Transfer to the Airport & International Flight Back Home

This day, at the appropriate time we will transferred you to the airport to take your flight to Lima. At your arrival to Lima’s airport we will assist you to take your international flight back home. We wish you Buen Viaje!