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Lima, Cusco & Puno 11 Days – Lima City Tour
Lima, Cusco, Puno · Tours in Peru

Lima, Cusco & Puno 11 Days – Lima City
Tour

This 11-day Peru itinerary starts where others skip:…

Duration
11 Days / 10 Nights
Group
Máx. 12
person
Difficulty
Moderate
Maximum Altitude
16,522 ft / 5,036 m
Language
English
About the Tour

Discover Lima before flying to the Andes: 11 days with Lima City Tour, Machu Picchu, and Lake Titicaca.

Lima, Lima City Tour, Magic Water Circuit, Palomino Islands, Ballestas Islands, Huacachina, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Humantay Lake, Rainbow Mountain, Puno, Lake Titicaca, Uros, Taquile

This 11-day Peru itinerary starts where others skip: with four days truly exploring Lima. Beyond the Ballestas Islands and Huacachina, it includes a full tour of Lima’s Ancestral, Colonial, and Modern layers — including the spectacular Magic Water Circuit show — and the thrilling experience of swimming with sea lions at the Palomino Islands.

From Lima we fly to Cusco for the Sacred Valley, the legendary Machu Picchu, the stunning Humantay Lake, and the colorful Rainbow Mountain. The journey ends in Puno with the Uros Floating Islands and Taquile Island on Lake Titicaca.

Places You Will Visit on This Tour
01
Cusco
The imperial city of Cusco is located in southeastern Peru, in the Andes Mountains. It sits at over 3,300 meters (10,800 feet) above sea level and was the former capital of the Inca Empire. Today, it is one of the most important tourist destinations in South America.
02
Lima
Lima is located on the central coast of Peru, along the Pacific Ocean, and is the main international gateway to the country.
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Puno
Puno is located in southeastern Peru, in the Andean region, near the border with Bolivia, on the shores of Lake Titicaca.
Step by step

Itinerary – Lima, Cusco & Puno 11 Days

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Day 1
Arrival in Lima
Private airport transfer to hotel. Overnight in Lima.
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Day 2
Lima City Tour + Magic Water Circuit
Breakfast. Pick-up 2:00 p.m. City Tour: Ancestral, Colonial & Modern Lima. Huaca Pucllana, Miraflores, Historic Center, San Francisco Basilica & catacombs. Evening Magic Water Circuit light show. Return ~8:00 p.m.
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Day 3
Palomino Islands – Swim with Sea Lions
Breakfast. Pick-up 9:00 a.m. Marina Club del Callao. Navigation past Callao islands: San Lorenzo, El Frontón, Cavinzas Reserve (penguins). Optional swim with sea lions at Palomino Islands. Return Lima ~1:00 p.m.
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Day 4
Paracas + Ballestas Islands + Huacachina
Pick-up 4:30 a.m. Ballestas Islands boat tour. Huacachina: buggy ride and sandboarding. Return ~10:00 p.m. Overnight Lima.
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Day 5
Flight Lima–Cusco + Cusco City Tour
Airport transfer. Flight to Cusco. Hotel check-in. Afternoon City Tour (pick-up 12:45 p.m.): Qorikancha, Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puka Pukara, Tambomachay. End ~6:00 p.m.
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Day 6
Sacred Valley VIP + Transfer to Machu Picchu
Breakfast. Pick-up 6:30 a.m. Sacred Valley: Chinchero, Moray, Maras Salt Mines, Ollantaytambo. Buffet lunch Urubamba. Train to Aguas Calientes. Overnight Aguas Calientes.
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Day 7
Machu Picchu Full Day
Breakfast. Guided tour of Machu Picchu. Return train to Ollantaytambo or Poroy. Overnight Cusco.
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Day 8
Humantay Lake Full Day
Pick-up 4:00 a.m. Buffet breakfast Mollepata. Hike to Humantay Lake (13,780 ft / 4,200 m). Buffet lunch. Return Cusco ~6:00–6:30 p.m.
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Day 9
Rainbow Mountain + Overnight Bus to Puno
Pick-up 4:00 a.m. Buffet breakfast Cusipata. Hike Rainbow Mountain (16,522 ft / 5,036 m). Buffet lunch. Return Cusco ~5:00–5:30 p.m. Transfer to terminal 10:00 p.m. Overnight bus Cusco–Puno.
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Day 10
Uros & Taquile – Lake Titicaca + Night Bus to Cusco
Arrival in Puno ~5:00 a.m. Breakfast own account. Pick-up 7:00 a.m. to port. Uros–Taquile Full Day. Traditional lunch. Return Puno. Night bus Puno–Cusco 8:00 p.m.
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Day 11
Arrival in Cusco – Airport Transfer
Arrival in Cusco ~6:00 a.m. Transfer to airport. End of services.

Included

  • Private airport – hotel transfers (Lima and Cusco).
  • 4 nights Lima, 2 nights Cusco, 1 Aguas Calientes, 2 overnight buses.
  • Hotel breakfasts every day.
  • Lima City Tour + Magic Water Circuit show.
  • Wetsuit and life jacket (Palomino Islands).
  • Tourist transport Lima – Paracas – Ica – Lima. Box lunch day 4.
  • 3 buffet lunches (Urubamba, Mollepata, Cusipata) + traditional lunch Taquile.
  • Tourist train Ollantaytambo–Machu Picchu round trip.
  • Consettur bus up and down to Machu Picchu.
  • Cusco General Tourist Ticket (City Tour + Sacred Valley).
  • Entrance tickets to all mentioned attractions.
  • Lake transport Uros–Taquile–Puno.
  • Personalized assistance.

Not Included

  • International flights or domestic flight Lima–Cusco.
  • Breakfast in Puno (day 10 — own account).
  • Meals not mentioned, water, and tips.
  • Travel insurance (highly recommended).
Duration
11 days / 10 nights (4 Lima, 2 Cusco, 1 Aguas Calientes, 2 overnight buses).
Max altitude
16,522 ft / 5,036 m (Rainbow Mountain, day 9).
Difficulty
Moderate. Two high-altitude hikes (days 8 & 9) with progressive acclimatization.
Tour type
Adventure Tours
Best season
April to October (dry season).
Max group size
12 people.
Frequently Asked Questions

Any questions?

The tour covers Lima in three stages: Ancestral (Huaca Pucllana), Colonial (Historic Center, Cathedral, San Francisco & catacombs) and Modern (Miraflores). It ends with the light and fountain show at the Magic Water Circuit in Parque de la Reserva.

No. Swimming is optional. Those who prefer can stay on board and watch. Wetsuit and life jacket are included for swimmers.

Yes, with advance booking. Tickets are limited and nominal. We recommend booking 2–3 months ahead during peak season.

Yes. Tourist buses with reclining seats. Bring a travel pillow and light jacket. On day 11 you arrive in Cusco in the early morning for your departure flight.

April through October. Clear skies are ideal for Rainbow Mountain and Humantay Lake. The tour operates year-round.
Recommendations

Get ready for 11 incredible days

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Lima City Tour (Day 2)
The tour starts at 2 p.m. and ends with the Magic Water Circuit night show — bring a light jacket for the cool evening in Miraflores.
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Palomino Islands (Day 3)
If you plan to swim, wear your swimsuit under your clothes, and bring a towel and dry change. Wetsuit is included. A waterproof camera case is recommended.
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Altitude Acclimatization
Rest on your first day in Cusco, drink plenty of water, and avoid alcohol. The itinerary builds in progressive acclimatization before the mountain hikes.
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Overnight Buses
Bring a travel pillow and light jacket. On day 10 in Puno, breakfast is on your own account before the Lake Titicaca tour.
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