30-Day Peru and Chile Itinerary: 2026-02-16 to 2026-03-17 — Lima, Andes, Atacama & Lake District

Lima, Peru · Monday, February 16, 2026

Arrival in Lima and acclimatization

Morning:

Since you've just arrived, take a relaxed morning wandering the nearby neighborhood with a gentle introduction to Peruvian flavors: stop at Café del Museo for a light desayuno and Peruvian coffee, then stroll to Parque Kennedy to watch local life and street artisans. Finish with a calm, shad...

Afternoon:

Take it easy this afternoon with a gentle cultural dive: visit the nearby Museo Larco to browse pre-Columbian art in cool, quiet galleries, then sip a chilled pisco sour at the museum's courtyard café whil...

Evening:

As the city lights come on, enjoy a relaxed dinner at La Mar Cebichería to taste fresh ceviche and coastal specialties while staying close to Miraflores. Afterward, take a short taxi to Parque de la Reserva to stroll the illuminated Magic Water Circuit (a gentle, atmospheric walk perfect...

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Lima, Peru · Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Explore colonial Lima and culinary highlights

Morning:

Begin with a guided walk through the historic center, stopping at Plaza Mayor to admire the colonial façades and the grand Cathedral of Lima, then browse artisan stalls at the nearby Galería Pancho Fierro for folk art and prints. Continue with a coffee and traditional calentado at **Café...

Afternoon:

After a morning in the historic center, head to Mercado de Surquillo to sample fresh fruits, anticuchos and local snacks while chatting with vendors, then join a guided tasting at Casa de la Gastronomía Peruana to learn about regional ingredients and see interactive displays. Finish with a r...

Evening:

For a lively, locally rooted evening, take a short taxi to Barranco's Bajada de los Baños to watch surfers and the sunset from the cliffside, then wander inland to sample innovative small plates at Isolina Taberna Peruana, where classic criollo dishes are served family-style. After dinner, e...

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Cusco, Peru · Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Flight to Cusco; light sightseeing and rest

Morning:

After your flight and hotel check-in, take a gentle introduction to highland life with a slow walk around the sunlit Plazoleta San Blas, popping into local artisan workshops and the Museo de Arte Precolombino for compact, cool galleries that won't overexert you. Pause for coca tea and a ligh...

Afternoon:

Ease into Cusco's rhythm with a leisurely visit to the shaded artisan stalls and cafés around Plaza San Francisco, then sip a warm coca-based infusion at the cozy Café Museo while acclimating. Follow with a gentle stroll through the nearby botanical calm of Parque del Arriero, pause to b...

Evening:

As twilight settles, take a mellow stroll to Plaza de Armas de Cusco's quieter arcades to watch locals gather and enjoy street musicians, then cross to the nearby hilltop San Cristóbal Church viewpoint for panoramic city lights and a soft introduction to the Andean skyline. For dinner, settl...

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Cusco, Peru · Thursday, February 19, 2026

Cusco city tour and nearby ruins

Morning:

Start with a sunrise visit to the quiet, terraced slopes of Sacsayhuamán to watch light wash the massive Inca stones, then walk down to the lesser-known but atmospheric Q'enqo to explore its carved rock amphitheater and ceremonial grooves. After a coca-tea break at a nearby café, continue to...

Afternoon:

After your high-altitude morning, take a relaxed paseo to the leafy terraces of Twelve-Angled House Park (nearby but distinct routes) then join a guided visit to the peaceful colonial complex of Santo Domingo (Qoricancha Gardens)' lesser-known outer courtyards to compare Inca masonry with Sp...

Evening:

As dusk cools the highlands, enjoy a relaxed culinary stroll through Plaza Regocijo, stopping at Greens Organic for light Andean-inspired tapas and salads that continue your gentle acclimatization. After dinner, take a short taxi to the atmospheric hill of San Blas Mirador to watch the c...

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Sacred Valley, Peru · Friday, February 20, 2026

Sacred Valley: Pisac and Ollantaytambo

Morning:

Head out early to the valley floor for a market-and-ruins combo: wander the colorful stalls at Pisac Market to sample local cheeses, choclo and marranitos while bargaining for textiles, then take the steep but rewarding hike up to the terraced ruins of Pisac Archaeological Park to explore In...

Afternoon:

Continue the day's exploration with a scenic drive to the riverside village of Calca, where you can visit the lively Calca Market to taste fresh humitas and chat with local producers, then pause at the nearby tranquil Chincheros Textile Center for a hands-on weaving demonstration and cha...

Evening:

As the valley cools, enjoy a relaxed dinner at El Albergue Restaurant in Ollantaytambo, where farm-to-table Andean fare and house-made llama empanadas pair with views of the fortress lit at dusk. Afterward, take a gentle night stroll to Plaza de Armas (Ollantaytambo) to watch local life and ...

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Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Pueblo), Peru · Saturday, February 21, 2026

Train to Aguas Calientes; evening in town

Morning:

Board an early scenic train from Ollantaytambo and settle into panoramic-carriage views en route to Aguas Calientes, then stretch your legs with a riverside walk along the Vilcanota River Boardwalk to watch local vendors setting up and sample fresh fruit juices at Café Inkaterra. After c...

Afternoon:

After a restorative morning, wander the lush riverside trails to the quieter Hanan Wakay lookout for verdant views of the valley and a chance to spot hummingbirds at the feeders, then visit the intimate Casa del Mirador cultural center to learn about local conservation projects and see small...

Evening:

As night falls, wander the fragrant riverside gardens to the intimate Huiracocha Café-Bar for a tasting flight of regional craft beers and a plate of trout ceviche while listening to soft live guitar. Afterwards, join a small-group storytelling session at Casa Mapi Cultural Lounge to hear lo...

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Machu Picchu / Cusco, Peru · Sunday, February 22, 2026

Machu Picchu visit and return to Cusco

Morning:

Rise early and take the shuttle up to Machu Picchu for a sunrise walk through the lower agricultural terraces, then join a guided circuit that highlights the Temple of the Sun and the ruined urban sectors while your guide explains Inca astronomy and stonework. After the core visit, hike the ...

Afternoon:

After descending from the citadel and catching the mid-morning train toward Cusco, stop in Aguas Calientes Botanical Garden (El Hondo) for a shaded walk among orchids and hummingbirds and a light lunch at the garden café. Back in Cusco in the late afternoon, relax and recover altitude at **Centr...

Evening:

After returning to Cusco and freshening up, enjoy a slow, atmospheric evening in the San Blas quarter starting with small-plate sharing at Morena Peruvian Kitchen for modern takes on Andean ingredients, followed by a relaxed stroll to the candlelit artisan stalls around Plazoleta San Blas to...

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Cusco, Peru · Monday, February 23, 2026

Free day in Cusco or optional day trip

Morning:

For a restorative yet enriching morning, take a short drive to Tipón Archaeological Park to wander its engineered terraces and irrigation channels while your guide explains Inca waterworks, then continue to the nearby peaceful hamlet of Andahuaylillas to visit the richly decorated colonial *...

Afternoon:

Take a relaxed, low-altitude excursion to the verdant gardens and colonial charm of Qeswachaka Cultural Center, where you can watch a traditional rope-weaving demonstration and taste a homemade lunch with local campesinos; afterward, visit the nearby artisanal hamlet of Huaro to browse hand-...

Evening:

Wind down your free day with a relaxed culinary-and-culture circuit: start with an early dinner of Andean-inspired tapas at Cicciolina, then stroll to the intimate performance space of Centro Qosqo to catch a folkloric music and dance show that highlights regional costumes and stories. Finis...

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Puno / Lake Titicaca, Peru · Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Travel to Puno via Andean scenery

Morning:

Depart Cusco early by scenic tourist bus or private transfer, stopping at the panoramic viewpoint of La Raya Pass to stretch and enjoy sweeping altiplano vistas and the feel of the puna grasslands; continue to the family-run Andahuaylillas Chapel Complex (a different, quieter stop than earli...

Afternoon:

After a morning of highland vistas, pause in the colonial highland town of Andahuaylillas' lesser-known neighbor Huaro to visit the atmospheric Museo Arqueológico de Huaro and stroll quiet cobbled streets where local artisans weave and sell hand-dyed textiles. Continue with a scenic stop...

Evening:

After arriving in Puno and settling into your hotel, head to Mirador de Kuntur Wasi for sweeping twilight views over the city and the distant shimmer of Lake Titicaca as the sun dips behind the Andes. Follow this with a convivial dinner at Mojsa Restaurante sampling lake trout and quinoa ris...

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Lake Titicaca, Peru · Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Lake Titicaca islands visit (Uros & Taquile)

Morning:

Board a private boat from Puno Pier at first light to glide across calm waters toward the floating reed communities, where you'll meet local Uru families at Uros Taquile Community Docks and tour their handcrafted totora reed houses and traditional reed-boat workshops; pause for a lakeside br...

Afternoon:

After your friendly home visit on Amantani, take the boat to Isla Taquile for a guided climb through terraced paths to Taquile Plaza, where local weavers will demonstrate their UNESCO-recognized textile techniques and invite you to try a short backstrap-loom workshop. Finish with a lakeside ...

Evening:

As dusk falls, return to the shoreline for a relaxed cultural evening at the community-run Centro Cultural Puno, enjoying a demonstration of regional dance and a chance to learn basic steps from local performers. Follow with a lakeside dinner at La Cúpula del Lago, where you can taste a smok...

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Arequipa, Peru · Thursday, February 26, 2026

Overland journey to Arequipa

Morning:

Depart early from Puno by comfortable coach and stop at the highland oasis of Puka Pukara Viewpoint for dramatic puna landscapes and a brief stretch; continue to the colonial town of Lampa to visit the striking pink-hued Cathedral of Lampa and walk its quiet cobbled plaza while sampling ...

Afternoon:

After the highland vistas of the morning, pause in the colonial market town of Paucarpata for a leisurely lunch of rocoto relleno and local adobo at Restaurante El Carmen, then stroll through the town's leafy Plaza de Armas de Paucarpata to watch daily life and artisanal craft stalls. Co...

Evening:

After settling into Arequipa, enjoy a leisurely evening exploring the elegant arcades around Plaza de Armas (Arequipa) where the cathedral façade glows at night, then pause for a picantería-style dinner at La Nueva Palomino to taste traditional Arequipeño dishes like rocoto relleno and adobo...

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Arequipa, Peru · Friday, February 27, 2026

Arequipa city and Colca Canyon preparation

Morning:

Begin with a refreshing breakfast at La Cafetería del Monasterio before joining a guided walking tour through the leafy cloisters of Santa Catalina Monastery, where you'll explore hidden courtyards and learn about colonial life while keeping the pace gentle after your overland journey. Mid-m...

Afternoon:

Spend a relaxed afternoon visiting the elegant, plant-filled patios of Monasterio de la Recoleta for panoramic city and volcano views, then continue to the atmospheric Casa del Moral to browse colonial furniture and learn about local aristocratic life. Follow with a practical stop at **Agenc...

Evening:

Wind down with a relaxed tasting menu at Zig Zag Restaurant, sampling crisp rocoto bites and locally raised alpaca while the candlelit courtyard sets a calm tone before your canyon trek. After dinner, take a gentle riverside paseo to the tranquil Mirador de los Molinos for twilight views of ...

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Colca Canyon, Peru · Saturday, February 28, 2026

Colca Canyon trek / condor-watching

Morning:

Set out at first light from your lodge toward the dramatic viewpoint of Cruz del Cóndor to watch Andean condors spiral above the canyon walls, then begin a guided descent along the ancient mule tracks toward the terraced hamlet of Maca where you'll pause for a coca-tea break and a chance to ...

Afternoon:

After your descent and lunch, continue a measured trek along the canyon rim toward the terraced hamlet of Chivay Alto, pausing at the shaded spring of La Calera to refill water and watch traditional irrigation channels in action. Later, visit the tranquil colonial chapel of **San Miguel de Y...

Evening:

After your day's trek, relax at the thermal-fed pools of La Calera Hot Springs for a restorative soak while watching canyon light soften, followed by a convivial meal at Restaurant La Casa del Corregidor in Chivay featuring slow-cooked alpaca stew and locally grown potatoes. Finish the night...

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Arequipa → Lima, Peru · Sunday, March 1, 2026

Return to Arequipa and fly to Lima

Morning:

After a final morning in the White City, take a peaceful stroll through Plaza España to admire local baroque facades and pick up artisanal cheeses at the nearby Mercado de San Camilo for a picnic later; then visit the sunlit courtyards of Museo de la Catedral de Arequipa for a quiet dive...

Afternoon:

After your morning flight, settle into Lima with a relaxed, sensory afternoon: visit Barranco's Museo de Arte Contemporáneo (MAC) for a cool, contemporary contrast to Arequipa's colonial tones, then stroll the nearby Bajada de Baños to watch surfers and cliffside views. Finish with a late-af...

Evening:

After arriving in Lima and freshening up, take a relaxed culinary stroll through Barranco's main plaza (Plaza Municipal de Barranco) to soak up bohemian twilight, then dine on elevated coastal comfort at Centralitas Restaurante for inventive ceviche variations and a tasting of Peruvian micro...

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Santiago, Chile · Monday, March 2, 2026

Fly from Lima to Santiago, Chile; city intro

Morning:

After your morning flight and hotel check-in, ease into Santiago with a relaxed stroll through Barrio Lastarria, stopping for a late breakfast of marraqueta and café cortado at Café Haití and browsing the weekend artisan stalls and bookshops. Continue with a gentle visit to the leafy terrace...

Afternoon:

After settling into your hotel, take a relaxed stroll through the vibrant pedestrian Paseo Bandera toward the historic Plaza de Armas, where you can peek into the ornate Metropolitan Cathedral and watch street performers. Continue with a late-afternoon visit to the peaceful gardens of **...

Evening:

As twilight settles, wander the bohemian streets of Barrio Yungay to admire restored 19th-century façades and stop for a glass of Chilean wine and empanadas at the cozy Bocanáriz Barrio Yungay outpost. Continue with an atmospheric rooftop visit to Mirador Bellavista for sweeping vistas o...

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Santiago, Chile · Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Santiago city tour and Cerro San Cristóbal

Morning:

Begin with a relaxed paseo through the leafy lanes of Barrio Italia, stopping at artisanal shops and Feria de Diseño stalls to browse local ceramics and textiles, then enjoy a late-morning brunch of tostadas and a cortado at Café de la Candelaria. Afterward, take a short taxi to the tran...

Afternoon:

After your Parque Bicentenario stroll, head to the artsy Pintor Cicarelli Street to browse independent galleries and stop for a light empanada at La Fuente Alemana (local outpost), then take the funicular from Plaza Tupahue up to Cerro San Cristóbal for sweeping city-and-Andes panora...

Evening:

As dusk falls, wander the restored streets of Barrio República to sample gourmet empanadas and craft beers at La Joya Cervecería, then continue to Palacio Cousiño for a twilight exterior stroll to admire its illuminated gardens and neoclassical façade. Finish the night with a table at **...

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Valparaíso / Viña del Mar, Chile · Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Valparaíso and Viña del Mar day trip

Morning:

Catch an early regional train to Valparaíso and begin with a guided walk through the colorful hills of Paseo Gervasoni, stopping to ride the historic Ascensor Artillería for sweeping harbor views and visit the small maritime exhibits at the Museo Marítimo Nacional. Continue downhill to b...

Afternoon:

After a mural-rich morning, cross to the waterfront promenade and linger in Plaza Sotomayor to admire naval architecture before boarding a short harbor cruise from Muelle Prat - a relaxed way to see Valparaíso's colorful port and hidden coves from the water. Return ashore for an easy coastal...

Evening:

As evening falls, wander the elegant waterfront promenade of Avenida Perú in Viña del Mar for pastel-hued sunset reflections, then settle at Castillo Wulff's seaside terrace for a glass of Chilean Sauvignon Blanc and views of the Pacific. Finish the night with a cozy concert or jazz set at *...

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San Pedro de Atacama, Chile · Thursday, March 5, 2026

Fly to Calama and transfer to San Pedro de Atacama

Morning:

After your morning flight into Calama, collect your bags and drive through lunar desert landscapes to San Pedro; pause at Pukará de Quitor for a short, shaded walk among pre-Columbian ruins and sweeping valley views to stretch your legs. Continue into town with a stop at the lively **Mercado Art...

Afternoon:

Ease into the high desert with a slow-paced exploration of the ochre streets: visit the evocative adobe church at Iglesia San Pedro and then wander the small exhibitions at the nearby Museo del Meteorito to learn about Atacama's space-history connections. Continue with a gentle visit to the ...

Evening:

As twilight deepens, take a short drive to Valle de Catarpe for a gentle sand-slope walk and watch the desert colors shift while sipping a warm herbal tea prepared by a local guide. Return to town for dinner at Adobe Restaurante to sample Andean-inspired dishes and then join a small-group ni...

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San Pedro de Atacama, Chile · Friday, March 6, 2026

Atacama highlights: Valle de la Luna & stargazing

Morning:

Begin with an early salt-flat glow drive to Salar de Atacama's Chaxa Lagoon to watch flamingos feed against the salt crust, then head to the whisper-quiet rock formations of Valle de la Muerte for a short dune walk that rewards you with sweeping desert vistas and geology lessons from a local...

Afternoon:

Explore the otherworldly salt-and-sand sculptures of Valle de la Muerte Lookout for panoramic dune vistas, then continue to the ochre caverns of Cave of the Salt Mountain (Cueva del Sal) for a short interpretive walk that reveals ancient evaporation pits and desert geology. Finish with a gen...

Evening:

As the sun wanes, take a short drive to Mirador de Kari (Moonrise Lookout) to watch the lunar-like ridges glow, then wander the sculpted corridors of Las Carnicerías for intimate canyon views as twilight deepens. After a sunset picnic of regional cheeses and empanadas at Pucará Ridge, re...

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Altiplano near San Pedro, Chile · Saturday, March 7, 2026

Altiplanic lagoons and salt flats excursion

Morning:

Set out pre-dawn with a 4x4 toward the high Andean plateau to watch sunrise over Salar de Talar, pausing at the mirror-like pools of Laguna Tuyajto to photograph flamingos and swirling mineral colors while your guide explains altiplano geology. Continue to the mineral terraces around **Lagun...

Afternoon:

After the high-altitude morning, descend gently toward the shimmering flats with a stop at Salar de Aguas Calientes to walk on the crust and learn about local salt-harvesting practices from a salar worker; continue to the lonely turquoise pools of Laguna Tuyaito for close-up views of Andean ...

Evening:

As the high plateau cools, unwind at the remote thermal-fed pools of Termas de Puritama for a restorative soak surrounded by canyons, then enjoy a lakeside picnic near Laguna Lejía while watching puna birds settle and the volcano silhouettes deepen. Finish with a slow, guided sundown walk al...

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La Serena or Santiago, Chile · Sunday, March 8, 2026

Return to Calama and fly to La Serena or back to Santiago

Morning:

After an early transfer from San Pedro, arrive at El Loa Airport (Calama) and take a short flight north to La Serena, where you can stretch your legs with a coastal paseo along Avenida del Mar and watch local fishermen at the Playa La Herradura pier. Continue with a visit to the tran...

Afternoon:

After your flight into La Serena, settle into coastal rhythms with a leisurely visit to the sun-dappled Faro Monumental lighthouse and then stroll the nearby boardwalk to the sculptural gardens of Avenida del Mar, pausing to sample fresh empanadas and local cochayuyo snacks from a beachfront...

Evening:

If you stay in La Serena, enjoy a seafood-focused evening at Mercado La Recova's Taproom, sampling fresh locos and ceviche paired with local pisco before wandering the moonlit promenade to the illuminated mosaics of Plaza de Armas (La Serena) for seaside people-watching. If you return to San...

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La Serena / Elqui Valley, Chile · Monday, March 9, 2026

La Serena coast or Elqui Valley (pisco & observatory)

Morning:

Drive north from La Serena into the Elqui Valley for a fragrant, slow-paced morning: wander the sunlit vineyards of Casona de los Valles for a guided pisco-making demo and tasting of small-batch piscos, then pause at the hillside Pisco Route Lookout (Mirador de Cochiguaz) for panoramic valle...

Afternoon:

After your Elqui-morning, drive up-valley to the sun-drenched village of Montegrande for a relaxed winery-lunch at Fundo El Arrayán, where you can tour old distillation vats and taste small-batch pisco paired with goat-cheese empanadas. Later, visit the atmospheric hilltop **Observatorio Mam...

Evening:

As twilight falls, enjoy a seafood-forward dinner at Restaurant El Faro on La Serena's waterfront, sampling fresh locos and Albóndigas de marisco while sea breezes calm the day. Afterwards, drive up-valley to Observatorio Cruz del Sur for a guided night tour and telescope session-sip a hand-...

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Puerto Varas / Lake District, Chile · Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Travel south to Puerto Montt / Puerto Varas region

Morning:

Arrive in the Lake District and stretch your legs with a gentle waterfront paseo along Costanera de Puerto Montt, stopping at Angelmo Fish Market to sample freshly grilled choritos and watch artisanal boats unload the morning catch. Continue with a scenic drive across the Llanquihue plain to...

Afternoon:

After your Frutillar brunch, take a leisurely drive to the shores of Llanquihue Lake and board a short boat trip to the charming lakeside village of Puerto Octay, where you can wander preserved German colonial houses and visit the small Museo Histórico de Puerto Octay to learn about sett...

Evening:

As dusk settles over the lakeshore, enjoy an elegant dinner at Casa Valdés Restaurante in Puerto Varas, where lake-caught trout and Chilean merlot are paired with vintage wooden-beamed ambiance. Afterward, take a gentle twilight boat ride from Muelle Angelmó II to watch lights reflect on **L...

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Lake District, Chile · Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Lakes region: Osorno Volcano views and Petrohué Falls

Morning:

Rise early for a scenic drive to the lakeshore viewpoint at Mirador Todos los Santos where morning light frames dramatic vistas of Volcán Osorno and the expanse of Lago Todos los Santos; follow this with a gentle, guided boat trip across the lake to the historic Ferry Puerto Güiñe la...

Afternoon:

After your morning boat and Mirador visit, take a short drive to Saltos del Petrohué where you can follow the boardwalks through rapids and sculpted volcanic rock for close-up photos and the thunderous spray; nearby, join a guided river-rafting float on the gentle stretches of the **Petrohué Riv...

Evening:

As twilight deepens, head to Playa Pucón de Ensenada for a peaceful lakeside walk and photo opportunities of Volcán Osorno reflected in the calm water, followed by a relaxed dinner at the nearby Restaurante Mirador del Lago serving smoked trout and local ravioles while wood-fired ovens g...

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Chiloé Island / Puerto Varas, Chile · Thursday, March 12, 2026

Ferry/drive toward Chiloé or free day in Puerto Varas

Morning:

If you choose Chiloé, board the morning ferry at Ferry de Pargua and arrive in time to stroll the stilted houses of Quinchao's Mocopulli Wharf, then visit the wooden Iglesia de Tenaún (a UNESCO-style timber church) and sample caliente curanto empanadas at Mercado Municipal de Achao; ...

Afternoon:

If you choose the Chiloé route, arrive at Castro Pier to wander the colorful palafitos and visit the nearby Museo Regional de Castro for island history, then take a short taxi to taste a freshly prepared curanto at Restaurante La Curva while watching traditional boat traffic. If you stay...

Evening:

If you arrive in Chiloé, unwind with a seafood-focused supper at Palafito 1326 in Castro, then wander the illuminated waterfront to the wooden walkway by Plaza de Armas (Castro) and enjoy a folk-music set at Peña Chonchón-a gentle cultural close after your ferry crossing. If you stay in ...

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Chiloé Island, Chile · Friday, March 13, 2026

Explore Chiloé: churches, markets and coastline

Morning:

Start with a market-filled morning at Mercado Municipal de Dalcahue, tasting fresh loco and shellfish empanadas while watching fishermen unload their catch, then take a short boat across the channel to the picturesque village of Chonchi to wander its wooden waterfront and browse artisanal wo...

Afternoon:

Spend a relaxed afternoon driving the scenic coastal route to Dalcahue, where you can board a short water taxi to the colorful wooden palafitos of Quemchi for photography and a visit to a family-run shellfish smokehouse to taste freshly cured machas. Continue to Castro's Artisan Quarter ...

Evening:

As dusk falls, wander the painted streets of Gamboa to admire its wooden homes and stop for a seafood tasting menu at Restaurant La Cocina de Chonchi featuring pulmay and smoked choritos while listening to local sea shanties. Afterwards, join a small-group folklore evening at **Casa de las T...

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Santiago, Chile · Saturday, March 14, 2026

Return to Santiago (flight) and last-minute shopping

Morning:

After your flight into Santiago, ease back into city life with a relaxed boutique hunt in Barrio Lastarria-browse independent design shops like Galería Animal and pick up artisanal ceramics at La Tienda de Lastarria before enjoying a late-morning brunch of tostadas and fresh juice at **B...

Afternoon:

After your flight back, wander the stylish boutiques and design studios of Barrio Vitacura-browse contemporary Chilean fashion at Lion of Porches and artisanal jewelry at Casa Pizarreño, then pause for a late-afternoon coffee and homemade alfajores at Café de la Vitacura. Continue wi...

Evening:

After returning and freshening up, enjoy a relaxed dinner at Liguria Providencia sampling classic Chilean cazuela and a glass of carménère while soaking in lively neighborhood atmosphere. Afterwards, stroll to Galería Drugstore for late-night artisanal chocolate and design finds, then finish...

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Santiago region, Chile · Sunday, March 15, 2026

Day trip to a nearby winery or cultural site

Morning:

Drive about 45 minutes to the Maipo Valley for a relaxed morning at Viña Santa Rita, where you'll join a guided tour of the 19th-century estate, explore its landscaped gardens and colonial chapel, and taste three reserve wines paired with local cheeses in the historic cellar. Afterward, stop at ...

Afternoon:

After a morning in the Maipo Valley, continue your terroir-themed day with a relaxed afternoon drive to Bodega Leyda, where you'll tour its cool-climate vineyards, taste crisp Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir in a shaded terrace tasting room, and enjoy a seasonal seafood-and-cheese pairing plate o...

Evening:

As twilight falls, dine al fresco at Viña Casas del Bosque's vineyard bistro where a seasonal tasting menu is paired with estate Pinot Noir while fairy lights knit the rows into a gentle evening atmosphere. After dinner, return toward the city with a stop at Pueblito Los Dominicos craft vill...

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Santiago or en route home · Monday, March 16, 2026

Buffer day for travel delays or extra activities

Morning:

If you have a relaxed morning in Santiago, enjoy a gentle cultural reset with a light stroll through Barrio Yungay's Plaza Yungay, popping into the tranquil Museo Histórico Nacional (outpost exhibits nearby) for concise local context, then sip a late-morning cortado and bite of marraqueta at...

Afternoon:

Spend an easy, flexible afternoon strolling the leafy pathways of Parque de las Esculturas, pausing to photograph modern works and rest on benches with a takeaway empanada from Fuente Chilena; nearby, visit the intimate Museo de la Memoria (satellite exhibits) for a quiet, reflective cul...

Evening:

If you're staying in Santiago, enjoy a relaxed farewell evening beginning with an artisanal tasting menu at Restaurant 040, which pairs seasonal Chilean ingredients with local wines in an intimate dining room; afterwards, take a short stroll to Parque Bicentenario's quieter lakeside promenad...

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Santiago / Lima · Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Departure home from Santiago (or Lima if preferred)

Morning:

If departing from Santiago, enjoy a calm final morning with a leisurely breakfast at Café del Museo (Museo de la Memoria branch) sampling local pastries and a last cup of Chilean coffee, then take a short stroll through the nearby sculpture-lined paths of Parque de las Esculturas for one las...

Afternoon:

If your flight is later in the day, enjoy a relaxed final afternoon in Santiago with a light lunch at Mercado Central tasting fresh choritos and a single-plate seafood sampler, then wander the leafy lanes of Barrio El Golf to browse contemporary Chilean design at **Galería de Arte Isabel Ani...

Evening:

If your final night is in Santiago, enjoy a relaxed farewell dinner of coastal-Chilean sharing plates at Restaurant Puerto Fuy followed by a short, lantern-lit stroll through Parque Bicentenario de Vitacura to watch the city lights over the lake and grab a last panoramic photo. If you opted ...

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Estimated Costs (per person)

Place / ActivityCost
Café del Museo (Lima)$8
Parque KennedyFree
Miraflores MalecónFree
Parque del Amor (Miraflores)Free
Museo Larco$14
La Mar Cebichería (dinner)$30
Magic Water Circuit (Parque de la Reserva)$4
Dôce 18 (rooftop/nightcap)$12
Plaza Mayor (Lima historic center)Free
Cathedral of Lima (entry/donation)$3
Galería Pancho Fierro (artisan stalls)Free
Café Ayllu (calentado/coffee)$6
Casa de Aliaga (tour)$6
Mercado de Surquillo (food sampling)$8
Casa de la Gastronomía Peruana (entry/tasting)$5
MALI (Museo de Arte de Lima) (entry)$6
Isolina Taberna Peruana (dinner)$20
La Noche de Barranco (live music cover)$10
Ayahuasca Restobar (drink)$10
Flight Lima → Cusco$70
Plazoleta San BlasFree
Museo de Arte Precolombino (entry)$6
Café Ayllu del Sur (breakfast/tea)$5
Qorikancha (Temple of the Sun) (entry)$6
Plaza San Francisco (artisan stalls)Free
Café Museo (coca infusion)$4
Parque del ArrieroFree
Mercado San Pedro (alpaca textiles/food)$10
Chicha por Gastón Acurio (lunch/dinner)$18
Plaza de Armas de CuscoFree
San Cristóbal Church viewpointFree
Pachapapa (dinner)$15
Junín 410 Café (hot coca chocolate)$4
Sacsayhuamán (entry)$9
Q'enqo (site visit)$9
San Pedro Church (Cusco)Free
Calle Hatunrumiyoc (twelve-angled stone)Free
Twelve-Angled House ParkFree
Santo Domingo (Qoricancha Gardens)$6
Tambomachay (entry)$9
Café de la Plaza$5
Greens Organic (light tapas)$12
Museo Inkariy (ceremonial coca tasting/session)$12
Tipón Archaeological Park (entry)$6
Andahuaylillas Church (entry)$3
Casa Hacienda Huayoccari (brunch)$12
Qeswachaka Cultural Center (visit/lunch)$15
Pikillacta (entry)$6
Cicciolina (dinner)$18
Nuna House (rooftop drinks)$10
Bus/transfer Cusco → Puno (tourist bus)$25
La Raya Pass viewpointFree
Andahuaylillas Chapel Complex (alternate stop)$3
Sicuani market stop (snacks)$4
Huaro Museo Arqueológico de Huaro (entry)$3
La Cieneguilla (birdwatching viewpoint)Free
Playa Chucuito (Puno lakeside walk)Free
Mojsa Restaurante (dinner)$15
Peña del Titicaca (live music cover)$8
Puno Pier private boat to Uros/Taquile$45
Uros floating islands visit (community fee)$10
Isla Amantani home visit (community stay/meal fee)$25
Taquile island visit and textile demo$12
Roccha Restaurant (Taquile lunch)$12
Centro Cultural Puno (dance demo)$6
La Cúpula del Lago (dinner)$18
Overland coach Puno → Arequipa$20
Puka Pukara ViewpointFree
Cathedral of Lampa (visit)Free
Añashuayco Ravine stopFree
Restaurante El Carmen (lunch Paucarpata)$12
Mirador de CcapacmarcaFree
Plaza de Armas (Arequipa)Free
La Nueva Palomino (picantería dinner)$12
La Cafetería del Monasterio (breakfast)$6
Santa Catalina Monastery (entry)$10
Museo Santuarios Andinos (entry)$6
Mercado San Camilo (supplies/food)$6
Monasterio de la Recoleta (visit)$4
Casa del Moral (entry)$3
Yanahuara Viewpoint (Mirador de Yanahuara)Free
Zig Zag Restaurant (dinner)$20
La Valentina Wine & Pisco Bar (tasting)$12
Colca Canyon Cruz del Cóndor viewpoint (transport/guided visit)$35
Maca village visit (tea/snacks)$4
Yanque oasis visitFree
La Calera hot springs (entry)$6
Restaurant La Casa del Corregidor (dinner Chivay)$12
Stargazing Mirador de Chivay (guided)$8
Flight Arequipa → Lima$60
Barranco MAC (Museo de Arte Contemporáneo)$4
Centralitas Restaurante (dinner)$30
Flight Lima → Santiago$140
Café Haití (breakfast Lastarria)$6
Cerro Santa LucíaFree
Museo de Artes Visuales (MAVI) (entry)$3
Paseo Bandera / Plaza de ArmasFree
Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes (entry)Free
Café Literario de Parque Forestal (coffee & alfajores)$5
Barrio Yungay / Bocanáriz (wine/drink)$12
Mirador Bellavista (rooftop)$6
Bar Liguria (drink)$10
Barrio Italia / Feria de DiseñoFree
Café de la Candelaria (brunch)$8
Parque BicentenarioFree
Museo de la Moda y el Diseño (visit)$4
Funicular to Cerro San Cristóbal (round-trip)$5
Santuario de la Inmaculada Concepción (visit)Free
Zoológico Nacional (edge trails)$5
La Joya Cervecería (beer/snack)$8
Palacio Cousiño (exterior stroll)Free
Baco Vino y Bistro (wine tasting)$20
Train to Valparaíso$6
Paseo Gervasoni / Cerro Concepción (guided walk)$10
Ascensor Artillería (funicular ride)$1
Museo Marítimo Nacional (entry)$3
Mercado El Cardonal (seafood brunch)$10
Harbor cruise from Muelle Prat$12
Jardín Botánico Nacional (Viña del Mar) (entry)$3
Reloj de Flores (visit)Free
Castillo Wulff (terrace visit)Free
Flight Santiago → Calama$120
Transfer Calama → San Pedro (shared transfer)$20
Pukará de Quitor (entry)$3
Mercado Artesanal de San Pedro (snacks/souvenirs)$6
Café Adobe (breakfast)$5
Museo del Meteorito (entry)$3
Pukará de Tulor (entry)$3
La Casona Gallery & Café (drink)$6
Valle de Catarpe (walk/view)Free
Adobe Restaurante (dinner)$15
ALMA Observatory Visitor Centre (tour/stargazing)$40
Salar de Atacama's Chaxa Lagoon (visit)$8
Valle de la Muerte (dune walk)Free
Café del Desierto (coffee/empanada)$5
Valle de la Luna / Valle de la Muerte Lookout (entry/park transfer)$15
Cueva del Sal (Cave of the Salt Mountain) visit$10
Mirador de Kari (Moonrise Lookout)Free
Toco Observatory (stargazing)$30
Altiplanic lagoons (Laguna Miscanti, Miscanti & Miñiques) tour$50
Laguna Tuyajto / Tuyaito visitFree
Termas de Puritama (entry)$20
Transfer San Pedro → Calama$20
Flight Calama → La Serena (or Santiago)$90
Avenida del Mar (La Serena)Free
Museo Arqueológico de La Serena (entry)$3
Mercado La Recova (seafood tasting)$10
Faro Monumental (visit)Free
La Recova Artisan Market (shopping)$6
Pisco tasting Elqui Valley (small distillery)$15
Observatorio Mamalluca (evening tour & telescope)$25
Flight to Puerto Montt or Puerto Varas region$120
Costanera de Puerto Montt / Angelmó Fish Market (tasting)$8
Teatro del Lago (visit/brunch)$8
Frutillar (brunch/kuchen)$8
Boat to Puerto Octay (short trip)$10
Parque Philippi (walk)Free
Cervecería Kunstmann (tasting)$8
Casa Valdés Restaurante (dinner)$20
Mirador Todos los Santos / boat to Ferry Puerto Güiñe$25
Saltos del Petrohué (boardwalk entry)$6
Petrohué river float (gentle rafting)$30
Restaurante Mirador del Lago (dinner)$18
Rancho de las Aves (nocturnal birdwatching/session)$12
Ferry de Pargua (to Chiloé)$6
Iglesia de Tenaún (visit)Free
Mercado Municipal de Achao (curanto empanada snack)$6
Isla Peulla boat-and-walk (alternate)$30
Kuchen & Co. Café (brunch)$6
Museo Regional de Castro (entry)$4
Palafitos of Castro (visit)Free
Mercado Municipal de Dalcahue (market tasting)$8
Museo de las Tradiciones y Costumbres (entry)$4
Fuerte de Agüi (coastal ruins visit)Free
Castro Artisan Quarter (craft purchases)$10
Playa Cucao (visit)Free
Restaurant La Cocina de Chonchi (dinner)$15
Casa de las Tradiciones (folklore evening)$8
Flight Chiloé → Santiago$110
Barrio Lastarria shopping (Galería Animal / La Tienda de Lastarria)Free
Bocanáriz Café (brunch)$10
Mercado de Hecho / specialty pantry buys$10
Barrio Vitacura shopping (Patio Bellavista / boutiques)Free
Café de la Vitacura (coffee & alfajores)$6
Liguria Providencia (dinner)$18
Viña Santa Rita (tour & tasting)$20
Bodega Leyda (tour & tasting)$18
Museo Vivencial de la Cultura Campesina (visit)$6
Viña Casas del Bosque (dinner tasting)$35
Pueblito Los Dominicos (evening stroll/shopping)Free
Hotel Diego de Almagro Aeropuerto (dinner option if overnight)$20
Restaurant 040 (tasting menu)$50
Parque de las EsculturasFree
Mercado Central (final lunch)$12
Flight home (international long-haul estimated)$800
Estimated Total (per person)$4966
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