Itinerary
- Day 1
Lima
- 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
- 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
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Arequipa's restaurant scene
Landmarks El Misti Volcano 
- Day 4
Arequipa
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Puno in the evening
Landmarks Lake Titicaca - Day 8
Amantani Island
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Optional walking tour of Cusco city and ruins
- Optional visit to Sacred Valley
- Day 12
Cusco
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Optional walking tour of Cusco city and ruins
- Optional visit to Sacred Valley
- Day 17
Cusco to Lima
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Lima further
- Pick up souvenirs
- Day 18
Lima
- End point
- Lima Airport Partners, Av. Elmer Faucett s/n, Callao, Callao 07031, Peru (Lima airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
