Itinerary
- Day 1
Lima
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Jose Antonio Lima Executive), Hotel (Jose Antonio Lima Executive (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Coastal walking path to Miraflores
- Explore bohemian district of Barranco
- Visit Larco Museum
- Try local cuisine including ceviche and pisco sours
- Welcome dinner
Landmarks Larco Museum Miraflores Barranco - Day 2
Lima to Nazca
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Majoro), Hotel (DM Hotel Nazca (or similar))
Included Activities
- Coach journey through Ica Valley
Landmarks Ica Valley Cerro Blanco 
- Day 3
Nazca
- Accommodation
- Sleeper Bus (Overnight Bus from Nazca to Arequipa), Sleeper Bus (Overnight Bus from Nazca to Arequipa (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Climb viewing platforms to observe Nazca Lines
- Visit Antonini Archaeological Museum
- Visit Chauchilla pre-Inca cemetery
- Visit Nazca aqueduct
- Full-day guided tour of Nazca area including Acueductus de Cantalloc, Los Paradones Inca ruins, and pottery workshop
- Overnight coach journey to Arequipa
Landmarks Nazca Lines Antonini Archaeological Museum Chauchilla pre-Inca cemetery Nazca aqueduct Acueductus de Cantalloc Los Paradones 
- Day 4
Arequipa
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Casona Plaza Colonial), Hotel (La Maison d'Elise (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Visit Plaza de Armas and cathedral
- Visit La Compania church
- Visit San Agustin church
- Visit Casa de Moras
- Visit Santa Catalina Convent
- Visit old university
- Visit archaeological museum
- Cafe sitting overlooking main square
Landmarks El Misti Plaza de Armas La Compania San Agustin Casa de Moras Santa Catalina Convent - Day 5
Arequipa to Chivay
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Late lunch on arrival in Chivay)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Casona Plaza Ecolodge), Hotel (Casona Plaza Ecolodge (or similar))
Included Activities
- Private bus journey through Altiplano
- Stop at Patapampa Pass viewpoint
Optional Activities
- Dip in hot springs
Landmarks Patapampa Pass 
- Day 6
Chivay to Puno via Colca Canyon
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Hacienda Puno), Hotel (Hotel Hacienda Puno (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Colca Canyon
- Visit Cruz del Condor viewpoint
Landmarks Colca Canyon Cruz del Condor Lake Titicaca 
- Day 7
Puno to Taquile Island
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse (Taquile Guesthouse), Guesthouse (Taquile Guesthouse (or similar))
Included Activities
- Boat trip on Lake Titicaca
- Visit Uros floating reed islands
- Visit Taquile Island
- Walk to guesthouse (approximately 20 minutes)
Optional Activities
- Evening walk on Taquile Island
Landmarks Uros floating islands Taquile Island 
- Day 8
Taquile Island to Puno
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Hacienda Puno), Hotel (Hotel Hacienda Puno (or similar))
Included Activities
- Three-hour boat return journey to Puno
Optional Activities
- Walk to Inca ruins on Taquile
- Visit market for locally-made embroidery
- Stroll through Puno markets
Landmarks Taquile Island Inca ruins - Day 9
Puno to Cusco
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Hacienda Cusco Centro Histórico), Hotel (Hotel Hacienda Cusco Centro Histórico (or similar))
Included Activities
- Bus journey from Puno to Cusco with stops at La Raya and Temple of Wiracocha
Optional Activities
- Classic rail journey from Puno to Cusco with meal and entertainment aboard (full-day trip)
Landmarks La Raya Temple of Wiracocha La Raya Pass Rio Vilcanota 
- Day 10
Cusco
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Hacienda Cusco Centro Histórico), Hotel (Hotel Hacienda Cusco Centro Histórico (or similar))
Included Activities
- Half-day guided walking tour of Cusco
- Visit Plaza de Armas
- Coffee at Three Monkeys Coffee
- Visit Qoricancha complex
- Explore San Blas neighborhood
- Visit Mercado de Wanchaq
- Freshly pressed juice at market
Optional Activities
- Shop at San Blas craft workshops
Landmarks Plaza de Armas Qoricancha San Blas Mercado de Wanchaq - Day 11
Aguas Calientes
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse (Adventure House), Guesthouse (Adventure House (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided visit of Machu Picchu with tour leader and licensed guide (approximately 3 hours)
- Public bus to Machu Picchu complex
Optional Activities
- Relax in local thermal pools (Aguas Calientes)
Landmarks Machu Picchu Urubamba River 
- Day 12
Aguas Calientes to Cusco
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Hacienda Cusco Centro Histórico), Hotel (Hotel Hacienda Cusco Centro Histórico (or similar))
Included Activities
- Afternoon train from Ollantaytambo to Cusco
- Bus from Ollantaytambo to Cusco
Optional Activities
- Revisit Machu Picchu unguided at your own pace (additional permit required, pre-paid at booking)
- Explore upper terraces circuit at Machu Picchu (additional permit required, pre-paid at booking)
- Explore lower royal circuits at Machu Picchu (additional permit required, pre-paid at booking)
- Climb Machu Picchu Mountain (additional permit required, pre-paid at booking)
- Climb Huayna Picchu (additional permit required, pre-paid at booking)
- Relax in Aguas Calientes town
- Explore Aguas Calientes market
- Visit cafes in Aguas Calientes
Landmarks Machu Picchu Machu Picchu Mountain Huayna Picchu Aguas Calientes Ollantaytambo - Day 13
Cusco and Sacred Valley
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Hacienda Cusco Centro Histórico), Hotel (Hotel Hacienda Cusco Centro Histórico (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Kayaking or stand-up paddleboarding on Piuray Lagoon
- Visit Moray Inca terraces
- Visit Maras salt mines
- 45-minute descent to Pichingoto
- Full-day tour to Maras and Moray
- Craft beer brewery visit with tasting
- Visit Saqsayhuaman fortress-citadel
- Visit Temple of the Sun (Qoricancha)
- Visit cathedral in Cusco
- Explore markets in Cusco
Landmarks Piuray Lagoon Moray Maras salt mines Pichingoto Saqsayhuaman - Day 14
Cusco Departure
Optional Activities
- Visit museum in Cusco
- Souvenir shopping in city streets and alleys
