Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Lima
LimaOptional Activities
- Visit Parque del Amor (Love Park)
- Grab a Pisco sour in Miraflores
- Sample ceviche and local cuisine
Landmarks Parque del Amor - Day 2
Lima
LimaIncluded Activities
- Half-day leader-led walking tour of Lima's historic centre including Plaza Mayor, Cathedral of Lima, and San Francisco Monastery
Optional Activities
- Visit Lima's central market for fresh fruit and street food
Landmarks Plaza Mayor Cathedral of Lima San Francisco Monastery - Day 3
Lima to Paracas
Lima to ParacasOptional Activities
- Paracas National Reserve guided tour (approximately 2.5 hours)
Landmarks Paracas National Reserve 

- Day 4
Paracas to Nazca
Paracas to NazcaOptional Activities
- Islas Ballestas guided speedboat tour to see penguins, sea lions and flamingos
- Scenic flight over the Nazca Lines (30 minutes, excluding 77 PEN airport taxes)
Landmarks Islas Ballestas Nazca Lines - Day 5
Nazca to Arequipa
Nazca to ArequipaOptional Activities
- Evening stroll around Arequipa
Landmarks El Misti 
- Day 6
Arequipa
ArequipaIncluded Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk visiting main square and Mercado San Camilo
Optional Activities
- Visit Monasterio de Santa Catalina
- Visit Juanita Museum to see the 'Ice Maiden'
- Explore cafes and restaurants near Plaza de Armas
Landmarks Monasterio de Santa Catalina Juanita Museum Plaza de Armas - Day 7
Arequipa to Colca Canyon
Arequipa to Colca CanyonIncluded Activities
- Guided drive to Chivay with scenic stops
Optional Activities
- Soak in local hot springs
- Dinner featuring alpaca steak
- Listen to live Andean music at a pena
Landmarks Patapampa - Day 8
Colca Canyon
Colca CanyonIncluded Activities
- Guided tour of Colca Canyon with Andean condor viewing
- Short hike (approximately 45 minutes) depending on weather
Landmarks Colca Canyon - Day 9
Arequipa
ArequipaOptional Activities
- Visit Casa Museo Villalobos
- Take a cooking class
Landmarks Casa Museo Villalobos 

- Day 10
Cusco
Cusco- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk of Cusco (choice of morning or afternoon) visiting Qoricancha temple facade, San Pedro market, main square, 12 Angled Stone, Regocijo Square, and San Blas Square
- Trekking and Machu Picchu briefing at Casa Intrepid in the evening
Landmarks Qoricancha Temple San Pedro Market Plaza de Armas Regocijo Square San Blas Square - Day 11
Cusco
Cusco- Meals
- Lunch (Route 2 - Quarry Trail lunch at campsite), Dinner (Meal prepared by cook at campsite)
Included Activities
- Route 1 - Inca Trail: Minivan transfer and guided trek with porters to 3,100m campsite with dinner included
- Route 2 - Quarry Trail: Guided trek from Choquequilla to 3,700m campsite with lunch and dinner included, plus Q'orimarca archaeological site exploration
- Route 3 - Cusco: Free day exploring the city
Optional Activities
- Route 3 - Purchase Boleto Turistico for museum and archaeological site entry
Landmarks Ollantaytambo Huillca Raccay Llactapata Veronica Peak Choquequilla Q'orimarca Archaeological Site - Day 12
Inca Trail - Warmiwanusca Pass / Quarry Trail - High Passes / Cusco
Inca Trail - Warmiwanusca Pass / Quarry Trail - High Passes / Cusco- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Route 1 - Inca Trail: Guided trek to Warmiwanusca Pass (4,200m) and Pacaymayo Valley campsite with meals
- Route 2 - Quarry Trail: Guided trek over Puccaqasa and Kuychicassa passes to Intipunku with meals
- Route 3 - Cusco: Free day exploring the city
Optional Activities
- Route 3 - ChocoMuseo tastings and chocolate-making workshops
Landmarks Warmiwanusca Pass Pacaymayo Valley Puccaqasa Pass Kuychicassa Pass Intipunku Nevado Veronica - Day 13
Inca Trail - Runkuracay to Winay Wayna / Quarry Trail to Aguas Calientes / Cusco to Aguas Calientes
Inca Trail - Runkuracay to Winay Wayna / Quarry Trail to Aguas Calientes / Cusco to Aguas Calientes- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Route 1 - Inca Trail: Guided trek through Pacaymayo Valley, over Runkuracay Pass, to Sayacmarca and Phuyupatamarca ruins, descent to Winay Wayna with meals
- Route 2 - Quarry Trail: Downhill trek to Kachiqata quarry, exploration of Ollantaytambo, train to Aguas Calientes with meals
- Route 3 - Train: Drive to Ollantaytambo and train to Aguas Calientes through Urubamba Valley
Landmarks Runkuracay Pass Cordillera Vilcabamba Sayacmarca Phuyupatamarca Winay Wayna Kachiqata Quarry Ollantaytambo Urubamba Valley - Day 14
Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo- Meals
- Breakfast (Route 1 at 4 am), Lunch (Group lunch in Aguas Calientes)
Included Activities
- Route 1 - Inca Trail: Final trek to Intipunku (Sun Gate) with guided Machu Picchu entry and visit
- Route 2 & 3 - Machu Picchu: Early morning bus to Machu Picchu and guided tour of ruins
- Bus to Aguas Calientes and scenic train to Ollantaytambo
Landmarks Intipunku Machu Picchu - Day 15
Ollantaytambo to Sacred Valley
Ollantaytambo to Sacred Valley- Meals
- Lunch (Included lunch prepared and cooked by local community hosts)
Included Activities
- Community visit in Sacred Valley with included lunch prepared by local hosts
Optional Activities
- Browse local market if coinciding with market day
Landmarks Sacred Valley - Day 16
Cusco
CuscoOptional Activities
- Mountain biking around Cusco
Landmarks Plaza de Armas - Day 17
Cusco to Puno
Cusco to PunoOptional Activities
- Experience evening parade if coinciding with visit
Landmarks Pucara 
- Day 18
Lake Titicaca - Floating Islands and Llachon Peninsula
Lake Titicaca - Floating Islands and Llachon PeninsulaIncluded Activities
- Lake Titicaca boat tour to Floating Islands of Uros
- Homestay on Llachon Peninsula with local family
Optional Activities
- Help host family with daily activities
- Play soccer or volleyball with local kids
Landmarks Lake Titicaca Floating Islands of Uros Llachon Peninsula - Day 19
Lake Titicaca - Taquile Island
Lake Titicaca - Taquile IslandIncluded Activities
- Boat trip to Taquile Island
Optional Activities
- One-hour uphill hike to main island area with local market exploration
Landmarks Taquile Island - Day 20
Puno to La Paz
Puno to La PazOptional Activities
- Dinner with group to celebrate
Landmarks Desaguadero - Day 21
La Paz
La PazOptional Activities
- Cable car to Mercado de Hechiceria (Witches Market)
- Local bus to Moon Valley
Landmarks Mercado de Hechiceria Moon Valley - Day 22
La Paz
La PazOptional Activities
- Visit Museo de la Coca
- Food tour tasting fresh Lake Titicaca fish and chocolate
Landmarks Museo de la Coca - Day 23
Sucre
SucreOptional Activities
- Visit Museo de la Recoleta (400-year-old convent with art and city views)
- Explore Plaza 25 de Mayo and Senora de la Merced
Landmarks Museo de la Recoleta Plaza 25 de Mayo Senora de la Merced - Day 24
Sucre
SucreOptional Activities
- Hike the pre-Inca Chataquila trek
- Visit Cal Orcko dinosaur footprint site
Landmarks Chataquila Trek Cal Orcko Central Market - Day 25
Sucre to Potosi
Sucre to PotosiLandmarks Cerro Rico - Day 26
Potosi
PotosiOptional Activities
- Cerro Rico mine tour discussing mine history
- Visit Santa Teresa Convent Museum
Landmarks Santa Teresa Convent Museum - Day 27
Potosi to Uyuni
Potosi to UyuniLandmarks Uyuni 

- Day 28
Salar de Uyuni
Salar de UyuniIncluded Activities
- Visit Cementerio de Trenes (Train Cemetery)
- 4WD tour of Salar de Uyuni (world's largest salt flats)
- Explore Inca Wasi island
Landmarks Cementerio de Trenes Salar de Uyuni Inca Wasi Island - Day 29
Salar de Uyuni - Altiplano
Salar de Uyuni - Altiplano- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- 4WD tour through Andean Desert passing Chiguana Salt Lake and Ollague Volcano
- Visit Siloli Desert with seven-coloured mountain and Arbol de Piedra
- Visit Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve
- Hike around Laguna Colorada (Red Lake)
Optional Activities
- Wildlife spotting (llamas, vicunas, foxes)
Landmarks Chiguana Salt Lake Ollague Volcano Siloli Desert Arbol de Piedra Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve Laguna Colorada - Day 30
Uyuni - Geysers and Laguna Verde
Uyuni - Geysers and Laguna VerdeIncluded Activities
- Sunrise geyser viewing
- Drive through Dali-esque landscapes to Laguna Verde and Valle de Rocas
Optional Activities
- Optional hot spring morning dip
- Group dinner and drinks at local restaurant
Landmarks Laguna Verde Valle de Rocas San Cristobal Mining Town - Day 31
Uyuni to Tilcara
Uyuni to TilcaraOptional Activities
- Dinner with group
Landmarks La Quiaca - Day 32
Tilcara
TilcaraOptional Activities
- Visit Pucara de Tilcara pre-Inca ruins
- Day trip to Purmamarca colourful hills
- Shop and eat at Mercado Municipal de Tilcara
Landmarks Pucara de Tilcara Purmamarca Mercado Municipal de Tilcara - Day 33
Tilcara to Buenos Aires
Tilcara to Buenos AiresIncluded Activities
- Domestic flight from Jujuy to Buenos Aires
- Day 34
Buenos Aires
Buenos AiresIncluded Activities
- Morning leader-led orientation walk of Buenos Aires centre
Optional Activities
- Visit Museo Evita
- Walk La Recoleta Cemetery (Eva Peron's tomb)
- Explore Recoleta district museums
- Visit La Boca—Caminito artists' street and Boca Juniors stadium
- Evening tango at Palermo's Plaza Serrano
Landmarks San Telmo Museo Evita La Recoleta Cemetery La Boca Caminito Boca Juniors Stadium Plaza Serrano - Day 35
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires- Meals
- Breakfast




















