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Hiking & Trekking
Conquer epic trails and breathtaking landscapes
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Lima

    Lima
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Iberostar Miraflores), Hotel 4* (Pullman Lima Miraflores)

    Optional Activities

    • Independent stroll along the coastal path through Miraflores
    • Visit the Larco Museum for introduction to Peru's ancient history
    • Urban cooking classes (Sky Kitchen class US$97 pp or Yummy Class US$77, minimum 2 people, for those arriving early or with pre-tour accommodation)
    Landmarks
    Miraflores
    Larco Museum
  2. Day 2

    Lima

    Lima
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at restaurant including ceviche)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Iberostar Miraflores), Hotel 4* (Pullman Lima Miraflores)

    Included Activities

    • Surquillo Market visit with produce tasting
    • Ceviche and pisco sour demonstration at local restaurant
    • Lunch at restaurant including ceviche
    • Walking tour of Barranco neighbourhood
    • Visit to Victor Delfin's workshop (artist not always in residence)
    • Peruvian coffee at speciality coffee and chocolate shop
    Landmarks
    Surquillo Market
    Barranco
  3. Day 3

    Lima to Arequipa

    Lima to Arequipa
    Meals
    Lunch (Three-course lunch at Picanteria Tio Dario including local specialties such as rocoto relleno (stuffed peppers), adobe arequipeno (soupy spicy pork stew), or solterito de queso (fresh salad with local cheese, corn, beans and vegetables), and local chicha morada (purple corn drink))
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Hampton by Hilton Arequipa)

    Included Activities

    • Afternoon walking tour of Arequipa
    • Yanahuara viewpoint visit
    • Lunch at Picanteria Tio Dario (included)
    • Santa Catalina Convent visit
    Landmarks
    El Misti
    Yanahuara Viewpoint
    Santa Catalina Convent
    Arequipa Cathedral
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  4. Day 4

    Arequipa

    Arequipa
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Hampton by Hilton Arequipa)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Santuarios Andinos Museum
    • Sillar Route excursion through canyons and quarries with local guide
    Landmarks
    Santuarios Andinos Museum
  5. Day 5

    Arequipa to Chivay

    Arequipa to Chivay
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (El Refugio Colca)

    Included Activities

    • Four-hour drive through Altiplano with views of volcanoes, llamas, alpacas and possible vicuña sightings
    • Photo stop at highest point (4,910 metres / 16,108 feet)
    • Afternoon thermal bath relaxation
    Landmarks
    Colca Valley
  6. Day 6

    Puno

    Puno
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Casa Andina Premium Puno)

    Included Activities

    • Colca Canyon visit
    • Cruz del Condor viewpoint visit
    • Exploration of Andean villages and Inca terraces
    Landmarks
    Colca Canyon
    Cruz del Condor
    Patapampa Pass
    Lake Titicaca
  7. Day 7

    Puno

    Puno
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Casa Andina Premium Puno)

    Included Activities

    • Full day boat trip exploring Lake Titicaca
    • Visit to Uros floating reed islands
    • Visit to Taquile island
    • Learning about Taquile islanders' way of life and language
    Landmarks
    Uros Islands
    Taquile Island
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  8. Day 8

    Puno to Cusco

    Puno to Cusco
    Meals
    Lunch (Three-course lunch in dining car), Snack (Afternoon tea in dining car)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Xima Hotel), Hotel 4* (La Paccha Cusco Hotel (Previously Xima Cusco))

    Included Activities

    • First-class Titicaca Train journey with panoramic observation car
    • Three-course lunch in dining car
    • Afternoon tea in dining car
    • Pisco sour demonstrations
    • Live music and traditional dances in bar car
    • Alternative: Half-day excursion to Sillustani pre-Inca funerary complex
    • Alternative: Visit to Tuncolla village with community leader meeting
    • Alternative: Home-made lunch in traditional earth oven

    Optional Activities

    • Titicaca Train £155 (subject to availability, must be pre-paid at time of booking, non-refundable. If passport changes between booking and travel, bring original passport to avoid fine.)
    Landmarks
    Rio Urubamba
    Sillustani
    Lake Umayo
    Tuncolla
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  9. Day 9

    Cusco

    Cusco
    Meals
    Lunch (Three-course lunch in dining car (alternative itinerary)), Snack (Afternoon tea in dining car (alternative itinerary))
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Xima Hotel), Hotel 4* (La Paccha Cusco Hotel (Previously Xima Cusco))

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of historic Cusco
    • Sacsayhuaman Fortress visit
    • San Cristobal neighbourhood visit
    • Sapantiana aqueduct visit
    • San Blas neighbourhood exploration
    • Local coffee shop visit with speciality coffee
    • San Blas Market exploration with fresh juice
    • Qoricancha complex visit
    • Alternative: First-class Titicaca Train journey with three-course lunch and entertainment
    Landmarks
    Sacsayhuaman
    San Cristobal
    Sapantiana Aqueduct
    San Blas
    San Blas Market
    Qoricancha
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  10. Day 10

    Sacred Valley

    Sacred Valley
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Inti Punku Valle), Hotel 4* (Inti Punku Valle Sagrado)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Manuel Choqque's farm and home
    • Potato tasting with traditional 'uchucuta' (hot pepper) sauce
    • Andean tuber wine tasting (ocas and mashwas)
    • Moray Inca ruins visit
    • Panoramic view of Maras salt pans

    Optional Activities

    • Maras Moray tour US$58 (based on 4 people)
    Landmarks
    Moray
    Maras
  11. Day 11

    Sacred Valley

    Sacred Valley
    Meals
    Dinner (Andean meal with Misminay community, prepared from local supplies)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Inti Punku Valle), Hotel 4* (Inti Punku Valle Sagrado)

    Included Activities

    • Evening visit to Misminay community
    • Andean meal with Misminay community (prepared from local supplies)
    • Stargazing experience with Inca cosmology discussion

    Optional Activities

    • Kayaking on Piuray Lagoon (full instruction and safety equipment provided, no previous experience necessary)
    • Stand-up paddle-boarding on Piuray Lagoon (full instruction and safety equipment provided, no previous experience necessary)
    • Craft beer brewery visit with beer tastings
    • Ollantaytambo town visit with Inca ruins (US$59 based on 3 people)
    • Misminay Tour US$89 (minimum 4 people)
    Landmarks
    Piuray Lagoon
    Ollantaytambo
    Misminay
  12. Day 12

    Sacred Valley to Aguas Calientes

    Sacred Valley to Aguas Calientes
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (El Mapi Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • 360 train journey to Aguas Calientes with panoramic viewing car
    • Shuttle bus to Machu Picchu
    • Machu Picchu site exploration

    Optional Activities

    • Second visit to Machu Picchu approximately US$54 (subject to availability)
    • Bus to Machu Picchu site US$25
    • Hot Springs US$4
    Landmarks
    Rio Urubamba
    Machu Picchu
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  13. Day 13

    Aguas Calientes

    Aguas Calientes
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Xima Hotel), Hotel 4* (La Paccha Cusco Hotel (Previously Xima Cusco))

    Optional Activities

    • Machu Picchu second visit (unguided, at own pace) approximately US$54 (subject to availability, pre-paid permit required at time of booking)
    • Alternative circuits on upper terraces or lower royal circuits (pre-paid permit required at time of booking)
    • Huayna Picchu climb £80 including transport (subject to availability, pre-paid permit required at time of booking, non-refundable. If passport changes between booking and travel, bring original passport to avoid fine.)
    • Machu Picchu Mountain climb £80 including transport (subject to availability, pre-paid permit required at time of booking, non-refundable. If passport changes between booking and travel, bring original passport to avoid fine.)
    • Relax in Aguas Calientes with market, cafes, and laidback vibe
    Landmarks
    Machu Picchu
    Huayna Picchu
    Machu Picchu Mountain
  14. Day 14

    Cusco

    Cusco
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Xima Hotel), Hotel 4* (La Paccha Cusco Hotel (Previously Xima Cusco))

    Optional Activities

    • Rainbow Mountain hike (tough, approximately 1.5 hour uphill hike on rough mountain path to 5,020 metres/16,470 feet, passing llama and alpaca fields with views of snowy mountains, full day activity approximately 12 hours including drive time with packed lunch, Tour Leader can assist with booking pending availability)
    Landmarks
    Rainbow Mountain
  15. Day 15

    Cusco

    Cusco
    Meals
    Breakfast

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  • JanetOGrady4.0October 2022
    The tour was varied and offered a wonderful variety of settings, including the spectacular Machu Picchu. The tour...
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  • Peter4.8December 2019
    Great tour group, and a great tour leader in David Arce.
    Traveled in April 2019
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  • Andrew5.0December 2019
    This was an amazing trip. Explore ensured that the itinerary helped members acclimatize to the high altitudes....
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  • Antony4.5December 2019
    Trip is 4 - could almost be longer with more time in Puno and Arequipa
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  • Michelle5.0December 2019
    All lovely, thank you!
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  • DavidMann5.0August 2019
    The Inca sites are amazing. The people are really friendly. The pace of the tour was excellent.
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  • Rebecca5.0May 2019
    Already looking forward to my next Explore trip!
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  • Angela5.0May 2019
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