Peru

Connecting with Peru

A 14-day luxury private tour to Peru.

Best time to travel
From April to December
Recommended for
Family Travel, Groups & Friends, Couples & Honeymoon
Duration
14 Days / 13 Nights
Price from
$16800
per person

Connecting with Peru is a deeply immersive two-week journey across the coast, jungle, highlands, and lake communities. Beginning in Lima, you’ll taste the capital’s celebrated cuisine and enjoy privileged access to two remarkable private art collections in Barranco.

From there, travel deep into the Amazon for a stay at the Tambopata Research Center, where expert naturalists and Indigenous guides reveal the rainforest’s wildlife and conservation work, from macaw clay licks to sunset river cruises.

Your route then climbs into the Andes, where you’ll spend time with rural communities in the Sacred Valley, learning firsthand about agriculture, textiles, and conservation. Explore the citadel of Machu Picchu, roam artistic Cusco, and meet local visionaries reshaping the city’s creative scene.

The journey culminates at Lake Titicaca, where the Luquina Chico community welcomes you into their lakeside homes for two authentic days of cultural exchange.

Designed for travelers seeking meaningful connections, this itinerary offers Peru at its most human, historic, and naturally spectacular.

Highlights

  • Taste Lima through markets, cooking experiences, and dinner at the world-renowned Central.
  • Enjoy exclusive access to two of Peru’s most distinguished private art collections in Barranco.
  • Venture into the Amazon for a three-night stay at Tambopata Research Center with expert-led wildlife excursions.
  • Meet Sacred Valley communities in Lamay, learning about farming, textiles, and Andean traditions.
  • Explore Machu Picchu with a specialist guide and wander Cusco’s temples, markets, and creative quarters.
  • Travel by scenic train to Lake Titicaca and experience an authentic homestay with the Luquina Chico community.
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Daily Summary

Connecting with Peru
A 14-day luxury private tour to Peru.
14 Days / 13 Nights
Lima, Tambopata, Sacred Valley, Machu picchu, Cusco, Lake Titicaca Peru
All elements of these journey will be tailormade to your interests and travel style.
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Day 1
Arrival in Lima
Lima
Arrive in Lima to a warm Aracari welcome and private transfer to your Barranco boutique hotel. Depending on arrival time, enjoy a reservation at one of the city’s top restaurants, including Central.
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Day 2
Lima’s Flavors & Private Art
Lima
Join a chef for a market visit and hands-on cooking class before heading to Barranco for exclusive access to two rarely visited private Peruvian art collections guided by a specialist.
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Day 3
Into the Amazon
Lima – Tambopata National Reserve
Fly to Puerto Maldonado and journey by road and boat to Tambopata Research Center. Settle into your rainforest lodge before an afternoon hike spotting monkeys and lush Amazon wildlife.
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Day 4
Macaw Clay Licks & Rainforest Trails
Tambopata National Reserve
Rise early to witness hundreds of macaws and parrots descending on the clay lick. Continue with guided rainforest walks spotting monkeys, birds, and unique plant life before an optional night hike.
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Day 5
Deep Rainforest & Sunset Cruise
Tambopata National Reserve
Venture deeper on the Rainforest Master Hike, searching for wildlife and panoramic views. End the day with a serene sunset cruise on the Amazon, framed by pink and gold skies.
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Day 6
To the Sacred Valley
Tambopata - Cusco - Sacred Valley
Return to Puerto Maldonado and fly to Cusco, descending into the Sacred Valley. Visit Pisac Market and the Kusi Kawsay School before settling into your valley retreat.
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Day 7
Community Life in Lamay
Sacred Valley - Ollantaytambo
Spend the day with rural communities in Lamay, joining in farming, gastronomy, or textile workshops, or opt for a conservation-focused hike with reforestation activities.
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Day 8
Distilling Traditions & Train to Machu Picchu
Ollantaytambo - Machu Picchu
Craft your own Andean liquor at Destilería Andina and enjoy a pachamanca lunch. Board the Vistadome train to Aguas Calientes and overnight near Machu Picchu.
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Day 9
Machu Picchu & Andean Potatoes
Machu Picchu - Cusco
Explore Machu Picchu at sunrise with your guide. Return toward Cusco, stopping to meet a famed potato farmer whose innovative techniques create dazzling native varieties.
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Day 10
Cusco’s Icons & Creative Corners
Cusco
Discover Cusco’s temples, markets, and Inca stonework before a creative walking tour through local studios and food spots. Dine tonight at the beloved Cicciolina.
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Day 11
Scenic Train to Lake Titicaca
Cusco - Lake Titicaca
Board the Titicaca Train for a daylong journey across the altiplano to Puno, enjoying Andean views, meals, and live music aboard.
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Day 12
Arrival in Luquina Chico
Lake Titicaca
Travel by boat to Luquina Chico for a warm community welcome. Enjoy village walks, traditional music, and an overnight stay in local lodgings.
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Day 13
Life on Lake Titicaca
Lake Titicaca - Lima
Take part in farming, cooking, sailing, or daily activities alongside the community. Return to Puno and fly to Lima for your final night.
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Day 14
Depart Lima
Lima
Spend the morning at leisure or shopping in Barranco before your private transfer to the airport for your international departure.

Luxury Stays with a Sense of Place

Make This Journey Your Own

Tell us what inspires you, and we’ll tailor this itinerary to your passions, pace, and style.

Our trip to Peru was a great success!

Phyllis Lapin
May, 2025
Our trip to Peru was a great success thanks to the creative, caring, and professional team at Aracari. From our first Zoom call, we felt fully supported. Their deep connections—from art collectors to textile weavers—made

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Unforgettable Rainforest Trip to Peru

Audrey Moore
January, 2025
Our itinerary was packed full of fun activities. We spent a lot of time hiking and being in nature. Our guides were always flexible to change any of the activities if we had special requests.

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Aracari Made Us Feel Special on Our trip to Peru

John Reiboldt
December, 2024
Raul, Gus, Jon, Gabby…they were all amazing. So awesome. Great people and great spending time with them. We use guides all over the place and they were probably the best. The fact that you had

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We felt in good hands during our trip to Peru

Siddharth Mehta
December, 2024
It was overall an excellent trip, well suited to our tastes in art, food & culture. We were very well looked after, all the guides were very good and we do want to plan another

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Aracari was first class

Hugh Baker
September, 2024

Aracari was first class and designed an amazing itinerary for us which allowed us to enjoy Peru, which is a beautiful and wonderful country. It was a truly magnificent trip.

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