Itinerary
- Day 1
Lima
LimaOptional Activities
- Pisco sour in Miraflores area
- Stroll to Parque del Amor (Love Park)
- Dinner in Lima
- Sample ceviche
Landmarks Parque del Amor - Day 2
Lima
LimaIncluded Activities
- Half-day walking tour of Lima's historic centre
- Visit Plaza Mayor
- View Cathedral of Lima
- Visit San Francisco Monastery and catacombs
Optional Activities
- Lima - Archaeological Museum (entrance fee) - PEN15
- Lima - Museo de la Nacion (entrance fee) - PEN10
- Lima - Banco Central de Reserva Museum (entrance fee) - PEN5
- Lima - Museum of the Inquisition - Free
- Lima - Gold Museum Entrance Fee - PEN35
- Lima - Coast Biking Tour - Urban Adventure (Price based on 2 participants) - USD52
- Lima - Private: Home Cooked Tour Ceviche experience Urban Adventure (Based on 2 Participants) - USD85
- Lima - Lima Water Show (Based on 4 participants) - USD40
- Lima - Lima Pisco Making (Based on 4 participants) - USD35
- Lima - Private Larco Museum (Based on 4 participants) - USD50
- Lima - Bohemian Barranco (Based on 4 participants) - USD75
- Lima - Lima Eat Street (Based on 4 participants) - USD75
- Lima - Lima Discovery + San Francisco and Pisco Sour - Urban Adventures (Price based on 2 participants) - USD39
- Lima - Guided tour of San Francisco Monastery, including The Catacombs Admission Fee - PEN20
- Explore 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 - PEN97
Landmarks Paracas National Reserve - Day 4
Paracas - Nazca
Paracas - NazcaOptional Activities
- Islas Ballestas guided day trip - PEN97
- Nazca - Scenic flight over the Nazca Lines (excluding 77 PEN Taxes at Nazca Airport) - USD100
Landmarks Islas Ballestas Nazca Lines - Day 5
Nazca to Arequipa
Nazca to ArequipaLandmarks El Misti - Day 6
Arequipa
ArequipaIncluded Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk
- Visit main square
- Visit Mercado San Camilo
Optional Activities
- Monasterio de Santa Catalina visit
- Juanita Museum visit - PEN20
- Arequipa - Santa Catalina Monastery Admission Fee - PEN45
- Explore cafes and restaurants near the main plaza
Landmarks Monasterio de Santa Catalina Juanita Museum Mercado San Camilo - Day 7
Arequipa to Colca Canyon
Arequipa to Colca CanyonIncluded Activities
- Private vehicle transfer to Chivay
- Stop at Patapampa (4800m)
Optional Activities
- Soak in local hot springs
- Dine on Alpaca steak
- Listen to live Andean music at a pena (music hall)
- Try coca tea from roadside stalls
- Colca Canyon - La Calera hot springs - PEN15
Landmarks Patapampa Colca Canyon - Day 8
Colca Canyon
Colca CanyonIncluded Activities
- Guided tour of Colca Canyon
- Andean condor viewing
- Short hike around Colca Canyon area (approximately 45 minutes)
Landmarks Colca Canyon - Day 9
Arequipa
ArequipaOptional Activities
- Casa Museo Villalobos visit
- Cooking classes in Arequipa
- Cusco Cooking Class - USD70
Landmarks Casa Museo Villalobos 
- Day 10
Cusco
CuscoIncluded Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk (optional timing choice)
- Visit Qoricancha temple facade
- Visit San Pedro market
- Visit main square
- Visit 12 Angled Stone
- Visit Regocijo Square
- Visit San Blas Square
- Trekking and Machu Picchu briefing at Casa Intrepid
Landmarks Qoricancha San Pedro Market Plaza de Armas 12 Angled Stone Regocijo Square San Blas Square - Day 11
Cusco
Cusco- Meals
- Dinner (Nourishing meal at campsite (Route 1 & 2))
Included Activities
- Inca Trail guided hike - Day 1 (Route 1): Minivan travel to 82km marker, uphill trekking to campsite at 3100m, visit Ollantaytambo, Huillca Raccay and Llactapata Inca sites, evening meal at campsite
- Quarry Trail guided hike - Day 1 (Route 2): Visit Choquequilla ceremonial site, drive to Rafq'a starting point, meet horsemen, one hour walk to Socma community, Perolniyoc Cascade lookout with food break, hike to Q'orimarca archaeological site at 3700m
- Free day in Cusco (Route 3)
Optional Activities
- Cusco - Full Boleto Turistico Pass (access to 16 archaeological sites, transport & guides not included) - PEN135
- Cusco - Cathedral Entrance Fee - PEN40
- Cusco - Coricancha Temple (entrance fee) - PEN15
- Cusco - Half Boleto Turistico Pass (access to selected archaeological sites, transport & guides not included) - PEN75
- Cusco - City tour and 4 Ruins (min 4 people) - USD40
- Cusco - Pre-Colombian Museum - PEN20
- Cusco - Inca Museum (entrance fee) - PEN10
- Cusco - Pisco Making Urban Adventure (Based on 2 participants) - USD57
- Cusco - Cusco Cooking Class - USD70
- Cusco - Full Day Via Ferrata & Zipline - USD95
- Cusco - Rainbow Mountain Hike (Based on 4 participants) - USD105
- Cusco - Full Day Stand Up Paddle Boarding (Based on 4 participants) - USD85
- Cusco - Humantay Lake Hike (Based on 4 participants) - USD130
- Cusco - Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain Hike (Based on 4 participants) - USD100
Landmarks Ollantaytambo Veronica Peak Choquequilla Socma Q'orimarca - Day 12
Inca Trail / Quarry Trail / Cusco
Inca Trail / Quarry Trail / CuscoIncluded Activities
- Inca Trail Day 2 (Route 1): Ascent to Warmiwanusca Pass (4200m), descent to Pacaymayo Valley campsite
- Quarry Trail Day 2 (Route 2): Hike to Puccaqasa pass (4370m), lunch stop, hike to Kuychicassa pass (4450m), descent to Intipunku sun gate, arrival at campsite at 3600m
Optional Activities
- Cusco - Full Boleto Turistico Pass (access to 16 archaeological sites, transport & guides not included) - PEN135
- Cusco - Cathedral Entrance Fee - PEN40
- Cusco - Coricancha Temple (entrance fee) - PEN15
- Cusco - Half Boleto Turistico Pass (access to selected archaeological sites, transport & guides not included) - PEN75
- Cusco - City tour and 4 Ruins (min 4 people) - USD40
- Cusco - Pre-Colombian Museum - PEN20
- Cusco - Inca Museum (entrance fee) - PEN10
- Cusco - Pisco Making Urban Adventure (Based on 2 participants) - USD57
- Cusco - Cusco Cooking Class - USD70
- ChocoMuseo tastings and chocolate-making workshops (Route 3)
- Cusco - Full Day Via Ferrata & Zipline - USD95
- Cusco - Rainbow Mountain Hike (Based on 4 participants) - USD105
- Cusco - Full Day Stand Up Paddle Boarding (Based on 4 participants) - USD85
- Cusco - Humantay Lake Hike (Based on 4 participants) - USD130
- Cusco - Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain Hike (Based on 4 participants) - USD100
Landmarks Warmiwanusca Pass Pacaymayo Valley Puccaqasa Pass Kuychicassa Pass Intipunku - Day 13
Inca Trail / Quarry Trail / Train to Aguas Calientes
Inca Trail / Quarry Trail / Train to Aguas CalientesIncluded Activities
- Inca Trail Day 3 (Route 1): Climb through Pacaymayo Valley to Runkuracay Pass (3980m), descent to Sayacmarca ruins, Phuyupatamarca ruins (3850m), descent via Inca steps to Winay Wayna campsite
- Quarry Trail Day 3 (Route 2): Downhill hike through desert landscape to Kachiqata quarry, end of trek at Ollantaytambo, short train journey to Aguas Calientes
- Train to Aguas Calientes (Route 3): Drive to Ollantaytambo, train through Urubamba Valley to Aguas Calientes
Landmarks Runkuracay Pass Cordillera Vilcabamba Sayacmarca Phuyupatamarca Winay Wayna Kachiqata Quarry Ollantaytambo Urubamba Valley - Day 14
Machu Picchu / Ollantaytambo
Machu Picchu / OllantaytamboIncluded Activities
- Inca Trail final hike to Intipunku (Sun Gate) with 2.5 hour walk (Route 1)
- Machu Picchu entrance and guided visit (Route 2 & 3)
- Bus transfer Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
- Scenic train ride to Ollantaytambo
Landmarks Intipunku Machu Picchu 
- Day 15
Sacred Valley
Sacred Valley- Meals
- Lunch (Traditional lunch prepared and cooked by local community hosts)
Included Activities
- Community visit in Sacred Valley
- Included lunch prepared and cooked by local hosts
- Browse market if it coincides with market day
Optional Activities
- Sacred Valley - Mountain Biking (Price Based on 2 Participants) - USD170
Landmarks Sacred Valley - Day 16
Cusco
CuscoOptional Activities
- Mountain biking on hills surrounding Cusco
- Coffee at Plaza de Armas
- Cusco - Full Boleto Turistico Pass (access to 16 archaeological sites, transport & guides not included) - PEN135
- Cusco - Cathedral Entrance Fee - PEN40
- Cusco - Coricancha Temple (entrance fee) - PEN15
- Cusco - Half Boleto Turistico Pass (access to selected archaeological sites, transport & guides not included) - PEN75
- Cusco - City tour and 4 Ruins (min 4 people) - USD40
- Cusco - Pre-Colombian Museum - PEN20
- Cusco - Inca Museum (entrance fee) - PEN10
- Cusco - Pisco Making Urban Adventure (Based on 2 participants) - USD57
- Cusco - Cusco Cooking Class - USD70
Landmarks Plaza de Armas - Day 17
Cusco to Puno
Cusco to PunoLandmarks Lake Titicaca 
- Day 18
Lake Titicaca
Lake TiticacaIncluded Activities
- Boat tour of Lake Titicaca
- Visit Floating Islands of Uros
- Stay with local family at Llachon Peninsula
- Participate in daily activities with host family
Optional Activities
- Soccer or volleyball games with local kids
Landmarks Lake Titicaca Floating Islands of Uros Llachon Peninsula - Day 19
Taquile Island
Taquile IslandIncluded Activities
- Boat to Taquile Island
- One-hour uphill hike to main area of island
- Explore local markets on Taquile Island
- Descent of 500 steps back to boat
Optional Activities
- Purchase locally knitted goods on Taquile Island
Landmarks Taquile Island - Day 20
Puno to La Paz
Puno to La PazIncluded Activities
- Border crossing procedures
Optional Activities
- Final dinner with group
- Day 21
La Paz
La PazOptional Activities
- Explore La Paz side streets
- Moon Valley visit - USD40
- Cable car to Mercado de Hechiceria (Witches Market) - Free
- La Paz - Visit to the 'Witches Market' - Free
- La Paz - Coca Museum - BOB15
- La Paz - Tiawanaku Tour - USD50
- La Paz City Tour & Moon Valley - USD40
- Optional group dinner
Landmarks Moon Valley Mercado de Hechiceria - Day 22
La Paz
La PazOptional Activities
- Museo de la Coca visit - BOB15
- Food tour in La Paz (fish from Lake Titicaca, chocolate stop)
- La Paz - Coca Museum - BOB15
- La Paz - Tiawanaku Tour - USD50
- La Paz City Tour & Moon Valley - USD40
Landmarks Museo de la Coca - Day 23
Sucre
SucreOptional Activities
- Museo de la Recoleta visit - BOB15
- Plaza 25 de Mayo visit
- Senora de la Merced visit
- Sucre - Dinosaur footprints at Cal Orcko (Admission Fee) - BOB70
- Sucre - Casa de la Libertad - BOB28
Landmarks Museo de la Recoleta Plaza 25 de Mayo Senora de la Merced - Day 24
Sucre
SucreOptional Activities
- Chataquila trek hike
- Cal Orcko dinosaur footprints visit - BOB70
- Central Market for empanadas and fresh juice
- Sucre - Dinosaur footprints at Cal Orcko (Admission Fee) - BOB70
- Sucre - Casa de la Libertad - BOB28
- Medieval churches visit
- Street exploration
Landmarks Cal Orcko Central Market - Day 25
Sucre to Potosi
Sucre to PotosiLandmarks Cerro Rico - Day 26
Potosi
PotosiOptional Activities
- Cerro Rico mine tour - BOB150
- Santa Teresa Convent Museum visit - BOB33
- Potosi - National Mint of Bolivia - BOB60
Landmarks Cerro Rico Santa Teresa Convent Museum - Day 27
Potosi to Uyuni
Potosi to UyuniLandmarks Salar de Uyuni - Day 28
Salar de Uyuni
Salar de UyuniIncluded Activities
- Visit Cementerio de Trenes (Train Cemetery)
- Visit Salar de Uyuni (world's largest salt flats)
- Explore Inca Wasi island
Optional Activities
- Uyuni - Colchani Salt Factory Visit
Landmarks Cementerio de Trenes Salar de Uyuni Inca Wasi 
- Day 29
Salar de Uyuni
Salar de Uyuni- Meals
- Dinner (Included dinner at local community accommodation)
Included Activities
- Drive through Andean Desert
- Pass Chiguana Salt Lake
- View Ollague Volcano (active)
- Visit Siloli Desert
- View seven-colored mountain
- View Arbol de Piedra (Stone Tree) rock formation
- Visit Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve
- Hike around Laguna Colorada (Red Lake)
Optional Activities
- Wildlife viewing (llamas, vicunas, foxes)
Landmarks Chiguana Salt Lake Ollague Volcano Siloli Desert Arbol de Piedra Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve Laguna Colorada - Day 30
Salar de Uyuni
Salar de UyuniIncluded Activities
- Sunrise over geysers
- Drive through Andean Desert
- Visit Laguna Verde
- Visit Valle de Rocas (Rock Valley)
- Visit San Cristobal mining town
Optional Activities
- Hot spring morning dip
- Local restaurant dinner and drinks
Landmarks Geysers Laguna Verde Valle de Rocas San Cristobal - Day 31
Uyuni to Tilcara
Uyuni to TilcaraOptional Activities
- Dinner in Tilcara
- Day 32
Tilcara
TilcaraOptional Activities
- Pucara de Tilcara pre-Inca ruins visit
- Purmamarca colorful hills visit
- Mercado Municipal de Tilcara visit for local street food
- Quebrada de Humahuaca - Free
- Purmamarca Town - Free
- Garganta del diablo (Devil's Throat Waterfall) - Free
Landmarks Pucara de Tilcara Purmamarca Mercado Municipal de Tilcara Quebrada de Humahuaca - Day 33
Tilcara to Buenos Aires
Tilcara to Buenos Aires - Day 34
Buenos Aires
Buenos AiresIncluded Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk around Buenos Aires centre
Optional Activities
- Nibble on alfajores
- Wander San Telmo's cobblestone streets
- Chat with locals in cafes
- Museo Evita visit
- La Recoleta Cemetery visit
- Museums visit
- La Boca and Caminito artists' street visit
- Boca Juniors stadium visit
- Tango at Palermo's Plaza Serrano
- Buenos Aires - Polo day - USD185
- Buenos Aires - Ateneo Bookshop - Free
- Buenos Aires - Tango Show and Dinner - USD120
- Buenos Aires - Recoleta Cemetry - USD5
- Buenos Aires - Football game (subject to availability) from - USD120
Landmarks La Recoleta Cemetery Museo Evita San Telmo La Boca Caminito Street Boca Juniors Stadium Plaza Serrano - Day 35
Buenos Aires
Buenos AiresOptional Activities
- Buenos Aires - Polo day - USD185
- Buenos Aires - Ateneo Bookshop - Free
- Buenos Aires - Tango Show and Dinner - USD120
- Buenos Aires - Recoleta Cemetry - USD5
- Buenos Aires - Football game (subject to availability) from - USD120
- Day 36
Buenos Aires
Buenos AiresIncluded Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk around Microcentro district
- Pass Casa Rosada
Optional Activities
- Antiques markets in San Telmo
- Cafe Tortoni coffee
- Caminito Street visit
- La Recoleta Cemetery visit
- Tango show
- Buenos Aires - Tango Show and Dinner - USD120
Landmarks Avenida de Mayo Casa Rosada San Telmo Cafe Tortoni Caminito Street La Recoleta La Recoleta Cemetery - Day 37
Buenos Aires to Colonia del Sacramento
Buenos Aires to Colonia del SacramentoIncluded Activities
- Ferry crossing to Colonia del Sacramento
Optional Activities
- Barrio Historico (Old Quarter) exploration
- Plaza Mayor visit
- Small museums visit
- 19th-century lighthouse climb
- Colonia - Lighthouse visit - UYU35
Landmarks Barrio Historico Plaza Mayor Colonia Lighthouse - Day 38
Colonia del Sacramento to Estancia
Colonia del Sacramento to EstanciaIncluded Activities
- Bus to estancia
- Day 39
Estancia Stay
Estancia Stay- Meals
- Dinner (Traditional asado (barbecue))
Included Activities
- Stay at estancia
- Traditional asado (barbecue) meal
Optional Activities
- Horse rides to explore surroundings
- Visit nearby Mercedes for river walk and ice cream
- Help with roundup of cows and sheep
- Music around the campfire
- Estancia - Horse riding - Free
- Day 40
Estancia to Overnight Bus - Puerto Iguazu
Estancia to Overnight Bus - Puerto Iguazu - Day 41
Iguazu Falls (Brazilian Side)
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
- Boardwalk exploration
Optional Activities
- Zodiac boat ride to base of falls - USD90
- Iguazu Falls - Bird Park - BRL80
- Iguazu Falls - Helicopter ride - BRL610
Landmarks Iguazu Falls 
- Day 43
Foz do Iguacu to Rio de Janeiro
Foz do Iguacu to Rio de JaneiroIncluded Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk
Optional Activities
- Copacabana Beach visit
- Ipanema Beach visit
- Maracana Stadium football game
- Santa Teresa tramcar visit
- Corcovado Mountain visit
- Christ the Redeemer statue visit
- Rio de Janeiro - Sugarloaf Mountain 3 (Admission Fee) - BRL160
- Rio de Janeiro - Maracana football game (schedule dependent) - BRL400
- Rio de Janeiro - Botanical Gardens admission fee - BRL67
- Rio de Janeiro - Santa Teresa tramcar - BRL20
- Rio de Janeiro - Christ the Redeemer (entrance) - BRL82
- Rio de Janeiro - Total Rio Tour Combo 1: Santa Teresa, Corcovado, Christ & Copacobana - USD149
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 around Rio
Optional Activities
- Optional welcome dinner with group
Landmarks Guanabara Bay Sugarloaf Mountain - Day 45
Rio de Janeiro to Paraty
Rio de Janeiro to ParatyOptional Activities
- Explore cobbled streets of Paraty
- Rainforest trails in national park
- Boat trip on island-studded bay
- Trindade village excursion
- Paraty - Boat trip - BRL220
- Paraty - Trindade excursion - BRL120
Landmarks Paraty Trindade - Day 46
Paraty
ParatyOptional Activities
- Explore cobbled streets of Paraty
- Rainforest trails in national park
- Boat trip on island-studded bay
- Trindade village excursion
- Paraty - Boat trip - BRL220
- Paraty - Trindade excursion - BRL120
Landmarks Paraty Trindade - Day 47
Paraty to Ilha Grande
Paraty to Ilha GrandeIncluded Activities
- Ferry to Ilha Grande
Landmarks Ilha Grande 
- Day 48
Ilha Grande
Ilha GrandeOptional Activities
- Rainforest trail walks
- Lopes Mendes Beach visit
- Aventureiro Beach visit
- Optional boat trip to Blue Lagoon - BRL220
- Snorkeling in clear water
- Fresh seafood dining
- Caipirinha at restaurants or bars
- Ilha Grande - Boat trip to the Blue Lagoon - BRL220
- Hike to Lopes Mendes beach - Free
Landmarks Lopes Mendes Beach Aventureiro Beach Blue Lagoon Vila do Abraao - Day 49
Ilha Grande
Ilha GrandeOptional Activities
- Rainforest trail walks
- Lopes Mendes Beach visit
- Aventureiro Beach visit
- Optional boat trip to Blue Lagoon - BRL220
- Snorkeling in clear water
- Fresh seafood dining
- Caipirinha at restaurants or bars
- Ilha Grande - Boat trip to the Blue Lagoon - BRL220
- Hike to Lopes Mendes beach - Free
Landmarks Lopes Mendes Beach Aventureiro Beach Blue Lagoon Vila do Abraao - Day 50
Ilha Grande to Rio de Janeiro
Ilha Grande to Rio de JaneiroIncluded Activities
- Boat to Mangaratiba
- Minivan to Rio de Janeiro
Optional Activities
- Explore Rio de Janeiro
- Copacabana Beach visit
- Food, drinks and samba night with travel crew
Landmarks Copacabana Beach - Day 51
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de JaneiroOptional Activities
- Additional accommodation in Rio (subject to availability)
