Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Cusco
Cusco- Start point
- Aeropuerto Internacional Alejandro Velasco Astete (CUZ), Av. Velasco Astete S/N, Wanchaq, Cusco, Peru (When you arrive in Cusco, one member of Waman team will be waiting for you at the airport.)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* ( Ayni Cusco Hotel or similar ***)
- Day 2
Chinchero - Moray - Salt Mines - Aguas Calientes
Chinchero - Moray - Salt Mines - Aguas Calientes- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Mamasara Machupicchu or similar ***)
Included Activities
- Visit to Chinchero, an Andean town with Inca walls and colonial church
- Visit to local textile interpretation centre with demonstrations of ancestral weaving and natural dyeing techniques
- Visit to Moray circular terraces (Inca agricultural laboratory)
- Visit to Maras salt mines (over 3,000 salt evaporation ponds)
Landmarks Chinchero Moray Maras Salt Mines 
- Day 3
Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* ( Ayni Cusco Hotel or similar ***)
Included Activities
- Guided tour through iconic and historically significant areas of Machu Picchu citadel according to assigned circuit
- Guide explanations on Inca architecture, engineering, culture and spiritual worldview
Optional Activities
- Hike to Huayna Picchu Mountain (US$ 90 per person for ticket only, hike done without guide)
- Hike to Machu Picchu Mountain (US$ 90 per person for ticket only, hike done without guide)
- Upgrade to PeruRail Vistadome Observatory train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes with panoramic windows, observatory car, onboard fashion show, Saqra dance presentation, and local snacks (US$ 120.00 per person round trip)
- Lunch at a local restaurant in Aguas Calientes
Landmarks Machu Picchu 
- Day 4
Rainbow Mountain
Rainbow Mountain- Meals
- Breakfast (Traditional breakfast in Cusipata), Lunch (Buffet lunch in Cusipata)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* ( Ayni Cusco Hotel or similar ***)
Included Activities
- Traditional breakfast in Cusipata
- Moderate 2-hour hike to Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca)
- Buffet lunch in Cusipata
Optional Activities
- Horses available along the route for an additional fee (paid directly to local residents)
Landmarks Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca) Ausangate Mountain 
- Day 5
Humantay Lake
Humantay Lake- Meals
- Breakfast (Traditional breakfast in Mollepata with local ingredients), Lunch (Buffet lunch in Mollepata)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* ( Ayni Cusco Hotel or similar ***)
Included Activities
- Traditional breakfast in Mollepata with local ingredients
- Approximately 2-hour uphill hike to Humantay Lake
- Buffet lunch in Mollepata
Optional Activities
- Horses available along the route for an additional optional fee
Landmarks Humantay Lake Humantay Glacier Salkantay Glacier 
- Day 6
Cusco to Puno (Route of the Sun)
Cusco to Puno (Route of the Sun)- Meals
- Breakfast (Box breakfast during the journey), Lunch (Buffet lunch in Sicuani at La Pascana restaurant (cold drinks such as water, soda, and beer not included))
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Qalasaya or similar***)
Included Activities
- Visit to Andahuaylillas Chapel (17th-century church with murals and Cusco School paintings)
- Visit to Raqchi Archaeological Site (Temple of Wiracocha and ceremonial structures)
- Stop at La Raya Pass (4,338 m / 14,232 ft)
- Visit to Pukara Lithic Museum (pre-Incan sculptures and ceramics)
Landmarks Andahuaylillas Chapel Raqchi Archaeological Site Temple of Wiracocha La Raya Pass Chimboya Mountain Pukara Lithic Museum - Day 7
Uros Floating Islands - Amantani Island
Uros Floating Islands - Amantani Island- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional lunch prepared by host family), Dinner (Traditional dinner prepared by host family)
- Accommodation
- Home-stay (AMANTANI LODGE )
Included Activities
- Navigation to Uros floating islands and cultural experience with ancestral community
- Visit to Amantani Island with Quechua-speaking family homestay
- Traditional lunch prepared by host family
- Afternoon hike to Pachatata and Pachamama sacred summits
- Evening cultural celebration with traditional music and dance
Optional Activities
- Purchase of handicrafts directly from local families
Landmarks Uros Floating Islands Amantani Island Pachatata (Father Cosmos) Pachamama (Mother Cosmos) 
- Day 8
Amantani Island to Taquile Island to Puno
Amantani Island to Taquile Island to Puno- Meals
- Breakfast (Traditional breakfast with host family on Amantani), Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Qalasaya or similar***)
Included Activities
- Boat ride from Amantani to Taquile Island
- Guided visit to Taquile Island communities
- Traditional weaving demonstrations
- Learning about Taquile's textile traditions (UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage)
Optional Activities
- Purchase of textiles directly from local families
Landmarks Taquile Island 
- Day 9
Puno to Juliaca Airport
Puno to Juliaca Airport- End point
- Aeropuerto Internacional Inca Manco Cápac (JUL), Av. Aviacion s/n, Juliaca, Callao, Peru (We'll drop you off at the airport according to your fly schedule.)
- Meals
- Breakfast
