Itinerary
- Day 1
Lima
Your private guide meets you at Lima's airport and gets you checked in at your hotel. After that, the rest of the day is open for you to wander around and check out the city's food scene on your own.
- Start point
- Lima Airport Partners, Av. Elmer Faucett s/n, Callao, Callao 07031, Peru (Lima airport)
Optional Activities
- Explore restaurants like Astrid & Gaston or Central
- Visit local food markets
- Discover history behind restaurants and streets
- Day 2
Lima
This morning you'll take a walking tour through Lima like a local guide would show it. Start at Miraflores market to see Peruvian produce, then ride the Metropolitano bus into the historic center. Along the way you'll try local pastries and chocolate, visit the ChocoMuseum, and have Chicha Morada at Cordano Bar.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Lima with local guide
- Visit Miraflores market
- Public Metropolitano bus ride to historic center
- Taste Peruvian pastries at Plaza San Martin
- ChocoMuseum visit with chocolate tasting
- Cordano Bar visit for Chicha Morada drink tasting
Optional Activities
- Continue exploring historic center on own after tour
Landmarks Miraflores Market Historic Center of Lima Plaza San Martin Church of San Francisco Cordano Bar - Day 3
Lima to Arequipa
You'll fly from Lima to Arequipa and head to your hotel. From there, the afternoon and evening are yours to explore. El Misti Volcano sits in the distance overlooking this Andean city, and you'll get your first good look at it from around town.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Arequipa's restaurant scene
Landmarks El Misti Volcano 
- Day 4
Arequipa
Take a self-guided walking tour through Arequipa using a map and route from a local guide. Begin at San Camilo Market and work your way up toward Santa Catalina Monastery. You control the pace and can spend as much time as you want at each spot along the way.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Self-guided walking tour of Arequipa with local guide (map, route, and descriptions provided)
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Santa Catalina Monastery
- Shopping tour of Arequipa (Alpaca and Vicuna wool factory, artist cooperation, Anise liqueur factory, leather store, handmade chocolate/toffee/marzipan store)
- Guided tour of alpaca wool factory
Landmarks San Camilo Market Santa Catalina Monastery Plaza de Armas Church of San Francisco Yanahuara viewpoint - Day 5
Arequipa to Colca Canyon
Early morning you'll drive toward Colca Canyon through mountain scenery. Stop in the Andean village of Pata Wasi for coca tea, then continue climbing to 14,760 feet where wild vicunas, llamas, guanacos, and mountain birds roam around. Later you'll descend to Chivay and reach your boutique lodge in the canyon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Scenic drive through Misti, Chachani and Pichu Pichu volcanoes
- Stop at Andean village of Pata Wasi
- Coca tea at high altitude
Landmarks Canahuas National Reserve Pata Wasi Chivay 
- Day 6
Colca Canyon
Start before sunrise at Cruz del Condor lookout to watch light break over the canyon, which runs twice as deep as the Grand Canyon. From there you can spot Andean condors gliding on air currents. After returning to Chivay, you'll stop at traditional towns like Pinchollo, Maca, and Yanque. The rest of your day is free for walks around town or soaking in natural hot springs.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Early morning visit to Cruz del Condor lookout point
- Condor spotting from high cliff vantage point
- Stops at traditional towns (Pinchollo, Maca, Yanque)
Optional Activities
- Walk around local area
- Visit natural hot springs
Landmarks Cruz del Condor Colca Canyon Pinchollo Maca Yanque - Day 7
Colca Canyon to Puno
You'll travel across highland plains heading toward Puno and Lake Titicaca, taking in Peru's varied landscape as you go. By evening you'll arrive and have the rest of the night to yourself to rest up and prepare for what's next.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Puno in the evening
Landmarks Lake Titicaca - Day 8
Amantani Island
Early morning you'll board a motor boat to Amantani Island, stopping first at the floating Uros islands. Once you arrive, you'll have lunch with an indigenous family you're staying with and then hike about 2 hours up to an island peak to see pre-Inca temples. Later you'll watch the sun set over the lake and join a native dinner and party with your host family.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Typical lunch prepared by host family), Dinner (Native dinner)
Included Activities
- Motor boat transfer to Amantani Island
- Visit to Uros floating islands
- Homestay with indigenous family
- Typical lunch prepared by host family
- 2-hour hike to island peak (4,120 m.a.s.l.)
- Visit to Pacha Mama and Pacha Tata temples
- Sunset viewing over Lake Titicaca
- Native dinner and party with local families
Landmarks Uros floating islands Amantani Island Pacha Mama temple Pacha Tata temple 
- Day 9
Amantani Island to Taquile Island to Puno
After saying goodbye to your host family, you'll boat over to Taquile Island where life moves differently. A one-hour hike brings you to the main square, and from there you can explore and check out handicraft cooperatives. Lunch happens at a local restaurant before you head back, descending 500 steps and arriving in Puno around 4 pm.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Motor boat transfer to Taquile Island
- One-hour hike to main square
- Exploration of island surroundings
- Visit to handicraft cooperative
- Lunch at local restaurant (included on private service)
- Descent of 500 steps back to port
Landmarks Taquile Island - Day 10
Puno to Cusco
You'll take a tourist bus from Puno to Cusco, a 10.5-hour drive with stops along the way. Visit Pukara's pre-Hispanic pyramids and its litic Museum, pass through La Raya at 4,335 meters (the highest point), and see Raqchi's archaeological complex with its 49-foot temple walls. Before reaching Cusco, there's a stop at the charming 16th-century village of Andahuaylillas.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Coach bus transfer to Cusco
- Visit to Pukara archaeological site
- litic Museum visit at Pukara
- Stop at La Raya (highest point: 4,335m)
- Visit to Raqchi archaeological complex
- Stop at Andahuaylillas village
- Visit to Church of San Pedro de Andahuaylillas
Landmarks Pukara litic Museum La Raya Raqchi Andahuaylillas Church of San Pedro de Andahuaylillas 
- Day 11
Cusco
You have the whole day free to explore Cusco at your own pace. Walk through the city center and see how Inca walls and Spanish colonial architecture sit side by side. If you want more structure, optional activities include a guided city tour, exploring nearby ruins, or heading out to the Sacred Valley.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Optional walking tour of Cusco city and ruins
- Optional visit to Sacred Valley
- Day 12
Cusco
Your 4-day Inca Jungle Trek starts at 6 AM with breakfast at the lodge. A private van takes you 3 hours to Malaga Pass at 4,316 meters, then you'll descend on a mountain bike for 3 hours and 50 kilometers downhill to Huamanmarca. From there, a 30-minute bus ride gets you to Santa Maria for lunch and your first night in a basic hostel. Rafting on the Urubamba River is optional.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet style), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Buffet breakfast at lodge
- Private van transfer to Malaga Pass
- 50km downhill mountain bike descent (approximately 3 hours, 34 miles/55 km)
- Safety briefing and gear provision
- Bus transfer to Santa Maria
- Lunch in Santa Maria
Optional Activities
- Rafting on Urubamba River (level III and IV, April-November only)
Landmarks Malaga Pass Huamanmarca Santa Maria Urubamba River - Day 13
Santa Maria to Santa Teresa
Your first trekking day begins at 6 AM with stops to learn about local plants and animals and taste regional tropical fruit. You'll cross a historic section of the old Inca Trail that once connected Machu Picchu to Vilcabamba. During the day you'll see Huancarccasa Canyon and rest in hammocks at Quellomayo for lunch. Later you'll reach the thermal baths of Cocalmayo where you can soak, then finish at Santa Teresa for your second night.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Delicious breakfast), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided hiking trek to Santa Teresa
- 2-hour initial ascent with stops for flora and fauna learning
- Rest stop at family house (20 minutes)
- Crossing of historic Inca Trail section
- View of Huancarccasa Canyon
- Stop at Quellomayo for lunch and hammock rest
- 2-hour hike to Cocalmayo thermal baths
- Soak in naturally heated thermal baths
Landmarks Inca Trail Vilcabamba Huancarccasa Canyon Quellomayo Cocalmayo thermal baths Santa Teresa - Day 14
Santa Teresa to Aguas Calientes
Day three starts around 7 AM with 3 hours of hiking through Aobamba Valley to reach the Intihuatana sector and a government control post. You'll continue trekking with lunch provided along the way, passing a series of waterfalls with mountains surrounding both Machu Picchu and Haynapicchu in view. By day's end you'll reach Aguas Calientes near the train tracks.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Provided along the path), Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided hiking trek to Aguas Calientes
- 3-hour hike through Aobamba Valley
- Visit to Intihuatana sector
- Pass government control post
- Lunch provided along the path
- View of waterfalls
- View of astronomical sundial (Inca construction)
- Views of Machu Picchu and Haynapicchu mountains
Landmarks Aobamba Valley Intihuatana Machu Picchu Haynapicchu Aguas Calientes - Day 15
Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu
Rise at 4:30 AM to hike or take a bus up to Machu Picchu for sunrise. A 2-hour guided tour covers the ruins and important temples, then you have the afternoon to walk around freely. If you pre-booked a spot, you can hike Huaynapicchu or Machu Picchu Mountain. Later you'll head back to Aguas Calientes by stairs or bus and catch the train toward Ollantaytambo or Cusco.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Early morning ascent to Machu Picchu (4:30 AM start)
- Sunrise viewing at Machu Picchu
- 2-hour guided tour of ruins and temples
- Free afternoon exploration of Machu Picchu
Optional Activities
- Hike Huaynapicchu mountain (requires advance reservation and extra fee, 400 tickets maximum per day)
- Hike Machu Picchu Mountain (requires advance reservation and extra fee, 400 tickets maximum per day)
Landmarks Machu Picchu Huaynapicchu 
- Day 16
Cusco
After the trek, take it easy and rest in Cusco. You can relax and recover, or if you want to do more, there are optional walking tours of the city and nearby ruins or trips out to the Sacred Valley. You've earned some downtime.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Optional walking tour of Cusco city and ruins
- Optional visit to Sacred Valley
- Day 17
Cusco to Lima
You'll transfer to the airport and fly back to Lima. Once you arrive, another transfer takes you to your hotel in Miraflores. From there, spend the rest of the day relaxing, wandering around Lima a bit more if you'd like, and picking up final souvenirs before heading home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Lima further
- Pick up souvenirs
- Day 18
Lima
Your time in Peru ends today. A private transfer picks you up from your hotel and takes you to the airport for your flight back home.
- End point
- Lima Airport Partners, Av. Elmer Faucett s/n, Callao, Callao 07031, Peru (Lima airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
