Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Lima
Lima- Accommodation
- 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 - Day 2
Lima
Lima- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at restaurant including ceviche)
- Accommodation
- 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 
- Day 8
Puno to Cusco
Puno to Cusco- Meals
- Lunch (Three-course lunch in dining car), Snack (Afternoon tea service)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (La Paccha Cusco Hotel (Previously Xima Cusco))
Included Activities
- Travel aboard first-class Titicaca Train with open observation car
- Three-course lunch in dining car
- Afternoon tea service
- Pisco sour demonstrations
- Live music and traditional dances in bar car
Landmarks Titicaca Train - Day 9
Cusco
Cusco- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (La Paccha Cusco Hotel (Previously Xima Cusco))
Included Activities
- Walking tour of historic Cusco starting at Sacsayhuaman fortress
- Guided walk through colonial neighborhood of San Cristobal
- Visit to Sapantiana aqueduct
- Exploration of San Blas artisan neighborhood and market
- Visit to Qoricancha complex
Optional Activities
- Specialty coffee at local Coffee Shop in San Blas
- Freshly pressed juice at San Blas Market
Landmarks Sacsayhuaman San Cristobal Sapantiana Aqueduct San Blas San Blas Market Qoricancha - Day 10
Sacred Valley
Sacred Valley- Accommodation
- 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 - Day 11
Sacred Valley
Sacred Valley- Meals
- Dinner (Andean meal with Misminay community, prepared from local supplies)
- Accommodation
- 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 - 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 - Day 13
Aguas Calientes
Aguas Calientes- Accommodation
- 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 - Day 14
Cusco
Cusco- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (La Paccha Cusco Hotel (Previously Xima Cusco))
Optional Activities
- Hiking up Rainbow Mountain - approximately 1.5 hour uphill hike on rough mountain path to 5,020 metres/16,470ft altitude, passing through llama and alpaca fields with views of snowy mountains, full day approximately 12 hours including drive time with packed lunch included
Landmarks Rainbow Mountain - Day 15
Cusco
Cusco- Meals
- Breakfast
