Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Lima
Lima- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Jose Antonio Lima Executive)
Optional Activities
- Stroll along coastal path to Miraflores
- Explore bohemian district of Barranco
- Visit Larco Museum for introduction to Peru's ancient history
- Try local cuisine including ceviche or Pisco sour
Landmarks Larco Museum Miraflores Barranco - Day 2
Lima
Lima- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Jose Antonio Lima Executive)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of UNESCO World Heritage old centre including Government Palace, Cathedral, Archbishop's Palace and Plaza San Martin
- Visit Convent of Santo Domingo
- Walking tour of artistic Barranco district
- Visit Victor Delfin's workshop
- Walk to Bridge of Sighs
- Enjoy Peruvian coffee at speciality coffee and chocolate shop
Landmarks Government Palace Lima Cathedral Archbishop's Palace Plaza San Martin Convent of Santo Domingo Parque del Amor Bridge of Sighs (Barranco) - Day 3
Puno
Puno- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Sol Plaza Hotel)
Included Activities
- Light walking tour of Puno old town
- Visit San Juan church
- Visit Sanctuary of the Virgin of Candelaria
- Visit baroque-style basilica
- Walk up Huajsapata Hill for views of Lake Titicaca and Manco Capac statue
- Visit Laykakota Market (Mercado de Brujas/Witches Market)
Landmarks Lake Titicaca San Juan church (Puno) Sanctuary of the Virgin of Candelaria Huajsapata Hill Manco Capac statue Laykakota Market (Mercado de Brujas) - Day 4
Lake Titicaca
Lake Titicaca- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Sol Plaza Hotel)
Included Activities
- Boat trip to Uros floating reed islands
- Visit to Taquile Island
- Boat return to Puno
Landmarks Uros Islands Taquile Island - Day 5
Puno to Cusco
Puno to Cusco- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Jose Antonio Hotel -Cusco)
Included Activities
- Coach journey through the Andes to Cusco
- Stop at La Raya market town
- Stop at Temple of Wiracocha ruins
Optional Activities
- Classic rail journey from Puno to Cusco (includes meal aboard train, outside viewing platform and local entertainment)
Landmarks La Raya Temple of Wiracocha (Raqchi) La Raya Pass Rio Vilcanota - Day 6
Cusco
Cusco- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Jose Antonio Hotel -Cusco)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Cusco historic city
- Visit Sacsayhuaman stone fortress
- Visit San Cristobal neighbourhood
- Visit aqueduct of Sapantiana
- Explore San Blas artisan neighbourhood
- Visit San Blas Market
- Enjoy speciality coffee at local coffee shop
- Visit Qoricancha complex (Incas' sacred site)
Landmarks Sacsayhuaman San Cristobal Aqueduct of Sapantiana San Blas San Blas Market Qoricancha - Day 7
Palccoyo (Rainbow Mountain)
Palccoyo (Rainbow Mountain)- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Jose Antonio Hotel -Cusco)
Included Activities
- Trek to Palccoyo (Montaña Colorada) in Vilcanota Mountain Range
- Walk through multi-coloured mountain landscape
Landmarks Palccoyo (Montaña Colorada) Vilcanota Mountain Range - Day 8
Cusco to Ollantaytambo
Cusco to Ollantaytambo- Meals
- Lunch (Peruvian picnic at Piuray Lake prepared with ingredients from local farmers)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Tunupa Lodge)
Included Activities
- Stop at Piuray Lake for Peruvian picnic
- Short walking tour of Ollantaytambo
- Visit traditional house in Ollantaytambo
- View Inca terracing
Optional Activities
- Walk around Piuray Lake lakeshore
Landmarks Piuray Lake Ollantaytambo - Day 9
Ollantaytambo to Inca Trail/Quarry Trail Start
Ollantaytambo to Inca Trail/Quarry Trail Start- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Campsite)
Included Activities
- Inca Trail: Drive to KM82 starting point
- Inca Trail: Short walking tour of Ollantaytambo with traditional house visit and first view of Inca terracing
- Inca Trail: Trek crossing Urubamba River to Llaqtapata ruins campsite
- Quarry Trail: Drive to Rafq'a starting point
- Quarry Trail: One hour walk to Socma remote community
- Quarry Trail: Trek to Perolniyoc waterfall viewpoint
- Quarry Trail: Trek to Q'orimarca archaeological site camp
Landmarks Ollantaytambo Llaqtapata Urubamba River Q'orimarca Socma Perolniyoc waterfall - Day 10
Inca Trail Day 2 / Quarry Trail Day 2
Inca Trail Day 2 / Quarry Trail Day 2- Meals
- Breakfast (Hearty breakfast), Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Campsite)
Included Activities
- Inca Trail: Visit Llaqtapata Inca ruins
- Inca Trail: Trek along Kusichaca River
- Inca Trail: Pass through Wayllabamba village
- Inca Trail: Ascend to Llulluchapampa campsite
- Quarry Trail: Trek to Puccaqasa pass
- Quarry Trail: Cross to lunch spot
- Quarry Trail: Trek to Kuychicasa pass
- Quarry Trail: Visit Intipunku (Gate of the Sun) sacred site
Landmarks Llaqtapata Kusichaca River Wayllabamba Veronica Mountain Puccaqasa Pass Kuychicasa Pass Intipunku (Gate of the Sun) - Day 11
Inca Trail Day 3 / Quarry Trail Day 3
Inca Trail Day 3 / Quarry Trail Day 3- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Campsite or Hotel)
Included Activities
- Inca Trail: Trek over Warmiwanusca (Dead Woman's) Pass
- Inca Trail: Trek through Pacamayo River valley
- Inca Trail: Cross Runkuraqay Pass
- Inca Trail: Visit Runkuraqay ruins
- Inca Trail: Visit Sayacmarca ruins
- Inca Trail: Walk through Inca tunnel
- Inca Trail: Trek through cloud forest
- Quarry Trail: Visit Cachicata Inca quarry
- Quarry Trail: Descend to Ollantaytambo
- Quarry Trail: Short walking tour of Ollantaytambo
- Quarry Trail: Visit traditional house and view Inca terracing
Optional Activities
- Quarry Trail: Visit traditional Peruvian farm near Ollantaytambo (learn about artisanal distillation and coffee production, enjoy Pachamanca lunch)
Landmarks Warmiwanusca (Dead Woman's Pass) Pacamayo River Runkuraqay Runkuraqay Pass Sayacmarca Phuyupatamarca Salkantay Urubamba River Cachicata Ollantaytambo - Day 12
Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at Winay-Wayna), Dinner (Celebratory dinner in Aguas Calientes)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (El Mapi Hotel)
Included Activities
- Trek to Machu Picchu via Phuyupatamarca ruins
- Trek through cloud forest on original Inca stone paths
- Visit Intipata Inca terraces
- Lunch at Winay-Wayna
- Optional visit to Winay-Wayna ruins
- Walk to Inti Punku (Gate of the Sun)
- Entry to Machu Picchu
- Public bus descent to Aguas Calientes
Landmarks Phuyupatamarca Intipata Winay-Wayna Inti Punku (Gate of the Sun) Machu Picchu - Day 13
Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Jose Antonio Hotel -Cusco)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu
Optional Activities
- Early morning unguided climb of Machu Picchu Mountain (700 metres/2,297 feet, approximately 2.5 to 3 hours round trip)
- Early morning unguided climb of Huayna Picchu Mountain (350 metres/1,148 feet, approximately 2 hours climb, steep with drops)
Landmarks Machu Picchu Machu Picchu Mountain Huayna Picchu Mountain Ollantaytambo - Day 14
Cusco
Cusco- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit museum
- Shop for souvenirs in winding streets and alleys
Landmarks Cusco Old City
