Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Lima
LimaOptional Activities
- Visit Parque del Amor (Love Park)
- Explore Miraflores district
- Sample ceviche at local restaurants
Landmarks Parque del Amor Miraflores - Day 2
Lima
LimaIncluded Activities
- Half-day walking tour of Lima's historic centre
- Visit Plaza Mayor
- Visit Cathedral of Lima
- Visit San Francisco Monastery
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of San Francisco Monastery including The Catacombs - PEN20
- Explore Lima's central market
- Archaeological Museum - PEN15
- Museo de la Nacion - PEN10
- Banco Central de Reserva Museum - PEN5
- Museum of the Inquisition - Free
- Gold Museum - PEN35
- Coast Biking Tour - USD52
- Home Cooked Tour Ceviche experience - USD85
- Lima Water Show - USD40
- Lima Pisco Making - USD35
- Private Larco Museum - USD50
- Bohemian Barranco - USD75
- Lima Eat Street - USD75
- Lima Discovery + San Francisco and Pisco Sour - USD39
Landmarks Plaza Mayor Cathedral of Lima San Francisco Monastery - Day 3
Lima to Paracas
Lima to ParacasOptional Activities
- Paracas National Reserve guided tour - PEN97
Landmarks Paracas National Reserve Islas Ballestas - Day 4
Paracas to Nazca
Paracas to NazcaOptional Activities
- Islas Ballestas guided tour - PEN97
- Scenic flight over the Nazca Lines (30 minutes) - USD100
Landmarks Nazca Lines Islas Ballestas - Day 5
Nazca to Arequipa
Nazca to ArequipaOptional Activities
- Explore Arequipa town
Landmarks El Misti - Day 6
Arequipa
ArequipaIncluded Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk
- Visit main square
- Visit Mercado San Camilo
Optional Activities
- Monasterio de Santa Catalina - PEN45
- Juanita Museum - PEN20
- Explore cafes and restaurants
Landmarks Monasterio de Santa Catalina Juanita Museum Mercado San Camilo - Day 7
Arequipa to Colca Canyon
Arequipa to Colca CanyonIncluded Activities
- Drive to Chivay with photo stops
- Visit Patapampa
Optional Activities
- Local hot springs
- Alpaca steak dinner
- Live Andean music at a pena (music hall)
- Try coca tea from roadside stalls
Landmarks Patapampa Colca Canyon - Day 8
Colca Canyon
Colca CanyonIncluded Activities
- Colca Canyon guided tour
- Condor viewing
- Short hike around Colca Canyon area (approximately 45 minutes)
Landmarks Colca Canyon - Day 9
Arequipa
ArequipaOptional Activities
- Casa Museo Villalobos
- Cooking classes
Landmarks Casa Museo Villalobos 
- Day 10
Cusco
Cusco- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk (optional timing)
- Visit Qoricancha temple facade
- Visit San Pedro market
- Visit main square
- Visit 12 Angled Stone
- Visit Regocijo Square
- Visit San Blas Square
Optional Activities
- Rest at hotel before afternoon walk
Landmarks Qoricancha Temple San Pedro Market Plaza de Armas (Main Square) 12 Angled Stone Regocijo Square San Blas Square - Day 11
Cusco
Cusco- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Nourishing meal prepared by cook at campsite)
Included Activities
- Route 1: Inca Trail trek Day 1 - Minivan to 82 km marker, meet porters and guide, trek to campsite at 3,100m, visit Ollantaytambo, Huillca Raccay, Llactapata sites, views of Veronica Peak, campsite dinner
- Route 2: Inca Quarry Trail Day 1 - Drive to Choquequilla, Rafq'a starting point, meet horsemen, hike to Socma, Perolniyoc Cascade, campsite at 3,700m, explore Q'orimarca archaeological site
- Route 3: Free day in Cusco
Optional Activities
- Route 3: Purchase boleto turistico for museums and archaeological sites
Landmarks Ollantaytambo Huillca Raccay Llactapata Veronica Peak Choquequilla Socma Q'orimarca - Day 12
Cusco
Cusco- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Route 1: Ascent to Warmiwanusca (Dead Woman's Pass) at 4,200m, descent to Pacaymayo Valley campsite
- Route 2: Hike to Puccaqasa pass (4,370m), hike to Kuychicassa (4,450m), visit Intipunku sun gate
- Route 3: Free exploration day in Cusco
Optional Activities
- Route 2: Picnic lunch at pass
- Route 3: ChocoMuseo chocolate tastings and workshops
Landmarks Warmiwanusca (Dead Woman's Pass) Pacaymayo Valley Puccaqasa Pass Kuychicassa Pass Intipunku (Sun Gate) Nevado Veronica Mountain - Day 13
Cusco
Cusco- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Route 1: Climb to Runkuracay Pass (3,980m), visit Sayacmarca ruins, cross to Phuyupatamarca (3,850m), descend Inca steps to Winay Wayna campsite
- Route 2: Downhill hike to Kachiqata quarry, explore Ollantaytambo, train to Aguas Calientes
- Route 3: Drive to Ollantaytambo, train through Urubamba Valley to Aguas Calientes
Landmarks Runkuracay Pass Sayacmarca Phuyupatamarca Winay Wayna Kachiqata Quarry Ollantaytambo Urubamba Valley Cordillera Vilcabamba - Day 14
Machu Picchu and Ollantaytambo
Machu Picchu and Ollantaytambo- Meals
- Breakfast (Route 1: 4 am breakfast before final trek), Lunch (All routes: Lunch in Aguas Calientes with group)
Included Activities
- Machu Picchu entrance and guided visit
- Route 1: Hike to Intipunku (Sun Gate), final trek entry to Machu Picchu
- Route 2 & 3: Bus to Machu Picchu, guided tour of ruins
Landmarks Machu Picchu Intipunku (Sun Gate) Ollantaytambo 
- Day 15
Sacred Valley
Sacred Valley- Meals
- Lunch (Traditional lunch prepared and cooked by community hosts in Sacred Valley)
Included Activities
- Community visit in Sacred Valley
- Included lunch prepared by community hosts
Optional Activities
- Browse market stalls (if market day coincides)
Landmarks Sacred Valley - Day 16
Cusco
CuscoOptional Activities
- Mountain biking around Cusco hills
- Cafe time at Plaza de Armas
Landmarks Plaza de Armas - Day 17
Cusco to Puno
Cusco to PunoOptional Activities
- Stop at Pucara
Landmarks Pucara Altiplano Plateau 
- Day 18
Puno
PunoIncluded Activities
- Lake Titicaca boat tour
- Visit Floating Islands of Uros
- Homestay with local family
- Participate in family daily activities
Optional Activities
- Soccer or volleyball with local kids
Landmarks Lake Titicaca Floating Islands of Uros Llachon Peninsula - Day 19
Puno
PunoOptional Activities
- One-hour uphill hike to main area of Taquile Island
- Explore local markets on Taquile Island
- Purchase locally knitted goods
Landmarks Taquile Island - Day 20
Puno to La Paz
Puno to La PazOptional Activities
- Group dinner with fellow travelers
- Day 21
La Paz
La PazOptional Activities
- Explore La Paz side streets
- Moon Valley visit
- Cable car to Mercado de Hechiceria (Witches Market) - Free
- Optional group dinner
Landmarks Moon Valley Mercado de Hechiceria (Witches Market) - Day 22
La Paz
La PazOptional Activities
- Museo de la Coca - BOB15
- Food tour (taste Lake Titicaca fish and chocolate) - cost varies
Landmarks Museo de la Coca - Day 23
Sucre
SucreOptional Activities
- Museo de la Recoleta - BOB15
- Explore architecture and local markets
- Plaza 25 de Mayo
- Senora de la Merced
Landmarks Museo de la Recoleta Plaza 25 de Mayo Senora de la Merced - Day 24
Sucre
SucreOptional Activities
- Chataquila trek (pre-Inca path, mostly downhill)
- Cal Orcko dinosaur footprints - BOB70
- Empanadas at restaurants
- Fresh juice at Central Market
Landmarks Cal Orcko Chataquila Trek - Day 25
Sucre to Potosi
Sucre to PotosiOptional Activities
- Explore Potosi mining town
Landmarks Cerro Rico - Day 26
Potosi
PotosiOptional Activities
- Cerro Rico mine tour - BOB150
- Santa Teresa Convent Museum - BOB33
- National Mint of Bolivia - BOB60
Landmarks Santa Teresa Convent Museum Cerro Rico National Mint of Bolivia - Day 27
Potosi to Uyuni
Potosi to UyuniOptional Activities
- Rest and prepare for Salt Flats excursion
Landmarks Altiplano Salar de Uyuni - Day 28
Salar de Uyuni
Salar de Uyuni- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Cementerio de Trenes (Train Cemetery)
- Salar de Uyuni tour with 4WD vehicle
- Visit Inca Wasi island
Optional Activities
- Photo opportunities on salt flats
Landmarks Cementerio de Trenes Salar de Uyuni Inca Wasi 
- Day 29
Salar de Uyuni
Salar de Uyuni- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Pass Chiguana Salt Lake
- View active Ollague Volcano
- Explore Siloli Desert with seven-colored mountain
- Visit Arbol de Piedra (Stone Tree)
- Reserva de Eduardo Avaroa tour
- Hike around Laguna Colorada (Red Lake)
- Accommodation in local community
Optional Activities
- Wildlife viewing (llamas, vicunas, foxes)
Landmarks Chiguana Salt Lake Ollague Volcano Siloli Desert Arbol de Piedra Reserva de Eduardo Avaroa Laguna Colorada - Day 30
Uyuni
Uyuni- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sunrise geysers viewing
- Drive through Salvador Dali-like landscape
- Visit Laguna Verde
- Visit Valle de Rocas
- Visit San Cristobal mining town
Optional Activities
- Hot spring morning dip
- Optional dinner and drinks with group
Landmarks Geysers Laguna Verde Valle de Rocas San Cristobal - Day 31
Uyuni to Tilcara
Uyuni to TilcaraOptional Activities
- Border crossing walk
- Dinner with group
- Day 32
Tilcara
TilcaraOptional Activities
- Pre-Inca ruins at Pucara de Tilcara
- Purmamarca colorful hills
- Mercado Municipal de Tilcara for local food
- Quebrada de Humahuaca exploration
Landmarks Pucara de Tilcara Purmamarca Quebrada de Humahuaca - Day 33
Tilcara to Buenos Aires
Tilcara to Buenos AiresIncluded Activities
- Flight to Buenos Aires
- Day 34
Buenos Aires
Buenos AiresIncluded Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk around Buenos Aires centre
Optional Activities
- San Telmo cobblestone streets
- Museo Evita
- La Recoleta Cemetery
- Recoleta district museums
- La Boca and Caminito street
- Boca Juniors stadium
- Palermo's Plaza Serrano
- Tango with locals
- Alfajores pastries
- Football discussion with Portenos
Landmarks Museo Evita La Recoleta Cemetery San Telmo La Boca Caminito Boca Juniors Stadium Palermo Plaza Serrano - Day 35
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires - Day 36
Buenos Aires
Buenos AiresIncluded Activities
- Orientation walk around Microcentro district
- Pass Casa Rosada
- Explore San Telmo antiques markets
Optional Activities
- Cafe Tortoni coffee
- Caminito Street visit
- Retiro and Recoleta exploration
- La Recoleta Cemetery visit
- Tango show with group - USD120
Landmarks Microcentro Avenida de Mayo Casa Rosada San Telmo Cafe Tortoni La Boca Caminito Recoleta La Recoleta Cemetery - Day 37
Buenos Aires to Colonia del Sacramento
Buenos Aires to Colonia del SacramentoIncluded Activities
- Ferry to Colonia del Sacramento
Optional Activities
- Explore Barrio Historico (Old Quarter)
- Plaza Mayor
- Small museums
- Climb 19th-century lighthouse
Landmarks Rio de la Plata Barrio Historico Plaza Mayor Colonia Lighthouse - Day 38
Colonia del Sacramento to Estancia
Colonia del Sacramento to EstanciaIncluded Activities
- Estancia stay (2 nights)
Landmarks Estancia - Day 39
Estancia
Estancia- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Traditional asado (barbecue))
Included Activities
- Estancia stay with hosts
- Horse riding (free)
- Traditional asado (barbecue)
Optional Activities
- River walk in Mercedes
- Help with cow and sheep roundup
- Ice cream in Mercedes
- Music around campfire
- Day 40
Estancia to Iguazu Falls
Estancia to Iguazu Falls- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Light dinner and snacks before bus
- Day 41
Puerto Iguazu to Iguazu Falls (Brazilian Side)
Puerto Iguazu to Iguazu Falls (Brazilian Side)Included Activities
- Iguazu Falls (Brazilian Side) tour
Landmarks Iguazu Falls 
- Day 42
Iguazu Falls (Argentinian Side)
Iguazu Falls (Argentinian Side)Included Activities
- Iguazu Falls (Argentinian Side) tour
Optional Activities
- Zodiac boat ride to falls base - USD90
Landmarks Iguazu Falls - Day 43
Iguazu Falls to Rio de Janeiro
Iguazu Falls to Rio de JaneiroIncluded Activities
- Flight to Rio de Janeiro
- Orientation walk with leader
Optional Activities
- Copacabana Beach
- Ipanema Beach
- Maracana Stadium football game - BRL400
- Santa Teresa tramcar - BRL20
- Corcovado Mountain/Christ the Redeemer - BRL82
Landmarks Copacabana Beach Ipanema Beach Maracana Stadium Santa Teresa Corcovado Mountain Christ the Redeemer 
- Day 44
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de JaneiroIncluded Activities
- Optional leader-led orientation walk at 1 pm
Optional Activities
- Optional welcome dinner with group
Landmarks Guanabara Bay Sugarloaf Corcovado - Day 45
Rio de Janeiro to Paraty
Rio de Janeiro to ParatyOptional Activities
- Explore Barrio Historico cobbled streets
- Rainforest trail exploration
- Boat trip on bay - BRL220
- Trindade village excursion - BRL120
Landmarks Paraty Trindade - Day 46
Rio de Janeiro to Paraty
Rio de Janeiro to ParatyOptional Activities
- Explore Barrio Historico cobbled streets
- Rainforest trail exploration
- Boat trip on bay - BRL220
- Trindade village excursion - BRL120
Landmarks Paraty Trindade - Day 47
Paraty to Ilha Grande
Paraty to Ilha GrandeOptional Activities
- Dinner recommendations from leader
Landmarks Ilha Grande Angra 
- Day 48
Ilha Grande
Ilha GrandeOptional Activities
- Rainforest trail hikes
- Lopes Mendes Beach
- Aventureiro Beach
- Blue Lagoon boat trip - BRL220
- Beach-hopping through Ilha Grande Bay
- Swimming and snorkeling
- Fresh seafood stops
- Caipirinha at Vila do Abraao
Landmarks Lopes Mendes Beach Aventureiro Beach Blue Lagoon Vila do Abraao - Day 49
Ilha Grande
Ilha GrandeOptional Activities
- Rainforest trail hikes
- Lopes Mendes Beach
- Aventureiro Beach
- Blue Lagoon boat trip - BRL220
- Beach-hopping through Ilha Grande Bay
- Swimming and snorkeling
- Fresh seafood stops
- Caipirinha at Vila do Abraao
Landmarks Lopes Mendes Beach Aventureiro Beach Blue Lagoon Vila do Abraao - Day 50
Ilha Grande to Rio de Janeiro
Ilha Grande to Rio de Janeiro- Meals
- Lunch
Optional Activities
- Copacabana Beach relaxation
- City exploration
- Samba and local nightlife
Landmarks Mangaratiba Rio de Janeiro Copacabana - Day 51
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
