Ultimate 10-Day Peru Adventure: Lima, Paracas, Huacachina, Arequipa, Cusco, and Machu Picchu Itinerary

Enjoy a leisurely morning at Larcomar (Centro Comercial Larcomar), a shopping center with stunning ocean views. Have a delightful brunch at Tanta, a restaurant that offers a modern twist on Peruvian cuisine.

Participate in the Lima Peruvian Cooking Class, Market Tour & Exotic Fruits to learn the secrets of preparing authentic Peruvian dishes.

For dinner, head to Astrid y Gaston, a flagship restaurant in Lima that is a pioneer of modern Peruvian gastronomy. Afterward, take a relaxing evening stroll in the bohemian district of Barranco.

Begin your day with a visit to the Lima Historic Center Street Food & Old Taverns Experience, where you can taste a variety of local delicacies.

Explore the fascinating history of Peru at the Lima Art Museum (Museo de Arte de Lima - MALI) and the Lima Pachacamac - Ancient Inca Ruins Tour.

Learn to make the iconic Peruvian cocktail at the Lima Cook an Authentic Ceviche and Peruvian Pisco Sour experience. Enjoy your handcrafted pisco sour with a dinner at Maido, a restaurant that combines Japanese and Peruvian flavors.

Take a scenic drive to Paracas and enjoy a relaxing morning at the Ballestas Islands (Islas Ballestas), also known as the "Galapagos of Peru," where you can spot a variety of marine wildlife.

Have a fresh seafood lunch at Pescados Capitales and then continue to the Paracas National Reserve to admire the stunning coastal desert landscape.

Relax and unwind at your hotel in Paracas, taking in the peaceful atmosphere of this seaside town.

Embark on a thrilling dune buggy ride and experience the adrenaline of sandboarding in the vast desert of Huacachina.

Enjoy a traditional Peruvian lunch at La Lucha Sangucheria Criolla and spend the afternoon relaxing by the oasis or trying your hand at more sandboarding.

Witness a breathtaking desert sunset before having a magical dinner under the stars in Huacachina.

Fly to Arequipa and start your day with a delicious breakfast at La Mar in this charming colonial city.

Explore the Santa Catalina Monastery, a colorful and historic convent in the heart of Arequipa.

Dine at Chicha por Gaston Acurio, a restaurant that offers a contemporary take on traditional Peruvian dishes, before taking a leisurely walk in the Plaza de Armas.

Visit the Colca Canyon, one of the deepest canyons in the world, and enjoy the spectacular views of the Andean landscape.

Have a leisurely lunch at Central and spend the afternoon exploring the historic neighborhoods of Arequipa.

For dinner, savor the local flavors at Zig Zag, a restaurant known for its innovative Andean cuisine.

Fly to Cusco, the ancient capital of the Inca Empire, and have a hearty breakfast at Cicciolina, a restaurant with a cozy atmosphere.

Explore the Sacred Valley of the Incas and visit the impressive Inca ruins of Ollantaytambo.

Enjoy a traditional Andean dinner at Museo del Pisco and take a leisurely walk in the historic center of Cusco.

Take an early train to Machu Picchu and witness the sunrise over this iconic Inca citadel.

Explore the ancient ruins with a knowledgeable guide and immerse yourself in the mystical atmosphere of Machu Picchu.

Enjoy a celebratory dinner at the Totora, a restaurant that offers a modern take on traditional Peruvian cuisine, before heading back to Cusco.

Conclude your journey with a relaxing morning in Cusco, perhaps visiting the San Pedro Market to pick up some last-minute souvenirs.

Have a final taste of Peruvian cuisine at Ama Lur before departing for the airport.

Fly back to Lima and catch your international flight home, carrying with you the memories of an unforgettable Peruvian adventure.