Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Lima
Lima- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Jose Antonio Lima Executive)
Optional Activities
- Coastal walk to Miraflores
- Explore bohemian district of Barranco
- Visit Larco Museum
- Try ceviche or Pisco sour at local restaurants
Landmarks Miraflores Barranco Larco Museum - Day 2
Lima to Arequipa
Lima to Arequipa- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (La Maison d'Elise)
Included Activities
- Lunch
Landmarks El Misti volcano - Day 3
Arequipa
Arequipa- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (La Maison d'Elise)
Included Activities
- Visit Santa Catalina Convent with guided exploration of vaulted ceilings and decorative cloisters
Optional Activities
- Visit MUSA - the Andean Sanctuaries Museum
- Explore ornate churches and plazas
- Visit rooftop bars at sunset
Landmarks Santa Catalina Convent MUSA - Andean Sanctuaries Museum Arequipa Cathedral - Day 4
Arequipa to Chivay
Arequipa to Chivay- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Casona Plaza Ecolodge)
Landmarks Colca Canyon - Day 5
Colca Canyon - Puno
Colca Canyon - Puno- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Jose Antonio Puno)
Included Activities
- Visit Colca Canyon and Cruz del Condor viewpoint
- Explore Andean villages
- View Inca terraces
Landmarks Colca Canyon Cruz del Condor Patapampa Pass Lake Titicaca - Day 6
Puno to Taquile Island
Puno to Taquile Island- Accommodation
- Guesthouse (Taquile Guesthouse)
Included Activities
- Boat trip to Uros floating reed islands
- Visit Taquile Island
Optional Activities
- Evening walk on Taquile Island
Landmarks Uros floating reed islands Taquile Island - Day 7
Taquile Island
Taquile Island- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Jose Antonio Puno)
Optional Activities
- Walk up to Inca ruins
- Visit market for locally-made embroidery
- Stroll through Puno markets for wool items
Landmarks Taquile Island - Day 8
Puno - Sacred Valley
Puno - Sacred Valley- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Tikawasi Valley)
Included Activities
- Visit Inca temple at Raqchi
- Visit Andahuaylilles
Landmarks La Raya Pass Raqchi Andahuaylilles Ollantaytambo Sacred Valley - Day 9
Sacred Valley
Sacred Valley- Meals
- Dinner (Andean meal shared with local porters in Misminay, prepared from local supplies)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Tikawasi Valley)
Included Activities
- Visit community of Misminay
- Share Andean meal with local porters
- Stargazing experience and learning about Inca cosmos theories
Optional Activities
- Kayaking on Piuray Lagoon
- Stand-up paddleboarding on Piuray Lagoon
- Tour of Moray Inca terraces
- Visit Maras salt mines
- Descent to Pichingoto town
- Visit craft beer brewery with tastings
Landmarks Piuray Lagoon Moray Maras Salt Mines Pichingoto Misminay - Day 10
Sacred Valley - Aguas Calientes
Sacred Valley - Aguas Calientes- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (El Mapi Hotel)
Included Activities
- Train journey to Aguas Calientes
- Bus to Machu Picchu
- Explore Machu Picchu ancient site
Optional Activities
- Natural hot baths near Aguas Calientes
Landmarks Rio Urubamba Aguas Calientes Machu Picchu - Day 11
Aguas Calientes - Cusco
Aguas Calientes - Cusco- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Jose Antonio Hotel -Cusco)
Included Activities
- Train journey from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
- Bus journey from Ollantaytambo to Cusco
Optional Activities
- Second entry to Machu Picchu with unguided exploration
- Alternative circuit exploring upper terraces
- Alternative circuit exploring lower royal circuits
- Climb Machu Picchu Mountain
- Climb Huayna Picchu
- Relax in Aguas Calientes
- Explore town market
- Visit cafes in Aguas Calientes
Landmarks Machu Picchu Aguas Calientes Ollantaytambo Cusco - Day 12
Cusco
Cusco- Meals
- Breakfast (Specialty coffee made from locally sourced beans at local coffee shop)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Jose Antonio Hotel -Cusco)
Included Activities
- Walking tour through historic Cusco
- Visit Sacsayhuaman fortress
- Explore San Cristobal neighbourhood
- View Sapantiana aqueduct
- Visit San Blas neighbourhood
- Visit San Blas Market
- Visit local coffee shop with specialty coffee
- Visit Qoricancha complex
Optional Activities
- Further exploration of Cusco
Landmarks Sacsayhuaman San Cristobal Sapantiana Aqueduct San Blas San Blas Market Qoricancha - Day 13
Cusco
Cusco- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Jose Antonio Hotel -Cusco)
Optional Activities
- Rainbow Mountain hike
Landmarks Rainbow Mountain - Day 14
Cusco
Cusco- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit museum shops for souvenirs
Landmarks Cusco
