Welcome to Arequipa, an exceptional example of the colonial settlement of Spanish conquistadors. Your private guide will meet you at the airport of Arequipa upon your arrival to start your tour. The ''white city'' of Arequipa will give you the possibility to travel back to 16th century and admire its architectural marvels that remained intact from that period, such as the religious citadel of Santa Catalina, a real city in the city built in 1579. Afterwards, you can walk on the historical Plaza de Armas where you will find different monuments from Spanish colonial period such as the most unusual and well known colonial Cathedral of Arequipa. To conclude your colonial experience of the day, you will spend the night in a charming colonial house of 18th century. Overnight in Arequipa.

Besides the colonial aspect of the city, Arequipa is known also for the well preserved mummy of ''Juanita'' which can be discovered in Museo Santuarios Andinos. It is an important discovery of a mummy dating back to the XV century. But why this Inca girl was sacrificed and why the Incas were practicing the mummification? You will learn about it once you visit the museum with your private guide. Later you can explore the convent of Santa Catalina to discover the local life. Even if the construction remained intact from the XVI century, the local life is not the same anymore. How the life of the nuns was before and now? Discover it during your visit with your private guide. In the evening, you will board the Andean Explorer train to continue your amazing journey to Puno, mostly famous for its geographical position on mystical Lake Titicaca. This iconic train with its magnificent interior will offer you an unforgettable experience through the sacred land of the Incas. Overnight in the train.

Today you will have one of the beautiful mornings of your trip, enjoying the sunrise at Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world (3812 m). After the breakfast you will explore with your local guide the most picturesque islands of Titicaca: Uros and Taquile, an excellent possibility to discover the local inhabitants and the local lifestyle. In the afternoon, after your private lunch in Taquile Island, you will continue your journey to Cusco, comfortably installed in the train, enjoying the amazing landscapes on the way. Aboard Belmond Andean Explorer, everything is designed for a relaxing and comfortable trip. The Piano Bar Car, the elegant dining carriages, the Spa Car and the Observation Car, everything is designed for your absolute comfort. Overnight on board at Marangani.

Today, in the afternoon you will conclude your magic journey on board of the Andean Explorer Train by reaching Cusco, the one-time capital of the Inca Empire. Your private guide will welcome you at the railway station upon your arrival and you will start to travel back to the time of the Incas. The narrow streets of Cusco with its different colonial houses built on Inca foundations will perfectly illustrate the engineering genius of this enigmatic civilization which existed only during one century but which left an incredible legacy in the world's history. Overnight in Cusco.

To learn and to discover more deeply the specific aspects characterizing the Incas, your guide will make you discover the archeological sites near Cusco. By visiting Tambomachay, you will learn about the water cult of the Incas and will discover the amazing irrigation system of 15th century. By visiting Qenko, you will learn about their beliefs, the sacrifices and mummifications they were practicing. Once you are in Sacsayhuaman, you will discover their incredible architectural genius. Later, when you are back to Cusco, you can conclude your magical discoveries by visiting the Pre-Columbian museum of art in the district of San Blas, which has a large collection of archaeological artifacts from all over Peru. Overnight in Cusco.

The mystical Incan citadel of Machu Picchu will be certainly one of the main highlights of your private journey in Peru. Why this magnificent sacred site attracts thousands of visitors from all over the world? Why it was built on the rocky promontory and why was abandoned? You will get all the answers once you visit the ''lost city'' of the Incas. You will get there by the luxury train of Hiram Bingham which is specially designed to make the journey more pleasant and comfortable. And your experienced private guide will be always at your disposal to offer you a meaningful and immersive experience. The way back to Cusco will be done always on board of the elegant Hiram Bingham. Overnight in Cusco.

Today you will leave the Incan capital to reach the amazing Peruvian Amazon with its remarkable biodiversity. You will explore the Tambopata National Park, which is one of the jewels of the Amazon rainforest. Here you will have the opportunity to discover the Amazonian flora and fauna with the help of your experienced naturalist guide who will give you all the necessary explanations. Upon your arrival to Puerto Maldonado, another driver will meet you at the airport and transfer you to the boat which will take you to your hotel. You will be installed in a charming cabana nestled in a lush rainforest. Overnight in Puerto Maldonado.

Start your day by discovering the wildlife of the amazing Lake Sandoval by canoe. Thousands of species of birds, the endangered river wolf, howler monkeys, red-bellied macaws, anacondas, turtles and black alligators can be observed here. Later, you will cruise for about 20 minutes to reach the exciting Inkaterra Canopy Walkway, amazing suspended bridges with two panoramic observation towers. Live an unforgettable experience observing the Amazon forest from the treetops. You will have the possibility to admire the beautiful toucans, woodpeckers, trogons, monkeys and the three-toed sloth. At sunset, you will explore the forest by walk listening the wild sounds of the jungle. Overnight in Puerto Maldonado.

Today, you will take the boat to reach Puerto Maldonado Airport for your departure flight to Lima from where you will take your homebound flight. It’s a great time to observe how the Amazon rainforest is waking up before to leave this magic scenery. Along the way to the airport you will make a short stop at Mariposario of Tambopata. Peru has the largest variety of butterflies in the world, with 3,700 known species. Many of these can be seen in the Butterfly Farm, which showcases the diversity, beauty and adaptability of these marvelous insects.