Itinerary
- Day 1
Lima
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk of Miraflores district including Central Park (Parque Kennedy), LarcoMar entertainment complex, and Parque del Amor (Love Park)
Optional Activities
- Visit Tanta restaurant (famous chef Gaston Acurio)
- Explore Lima's nightlife
Landmarks Central Park (Parque Kennedy) LarcoMar Parque del Amor (Love Park) - Day 2
Lima to Puerto Maldonado
Included Activities
- Flight to Puerto Maldonado
- Motorized canoe transfer upriver to jungle lodge
- Half-day jungle trek with stops to view flora and fauna (macaws, monkeys, peccaries, jabirus, otters, butterflies)
- Night boat tour on Tambopata River searching for caimans with spotlight-guided observation
Landmarks Tambopata River Madre de Dios Region 
- Day 3
Puerto Maldonado
Included Activities
- Half-day jungle trek with regular stops to observe flora and fauna (macaws, monkeys, peccaries, jabirus, otters, butterflies)
- Night boat tour on Tambopata River searching for caimans with spotlight-guided observation
Landmarks Tambopata River - Day 4
Puerto Maldonado to Cusco
Included Activities
- Flight to Cusco
- Leader-led orientation walk of downtown Cusco including Qoricancha temple facade, San Pedro market, main square, Twelve Angled Stone, Regocijo Square, and San Blas Square
- Pisco sour mixology class at Casa Intrepid learning to craft Peru's national cocktail (Pisco, lime juice, syrup, egg white, bitters)
Optional Activities
- Try local donuts (donas) during walking tour
Landmarks Qoricancha Temple San Pedro Market Plaza de Armas (Main Square) Twelve Angled Stone Regocijo Square San Blas Square Casa Intrepid 
- Day 5
Cusco to Sacred Valley/Ollantaytambo
- Meals
- Lunch (Community lunch in local Sacred Valley community)
Included Activities
- Drive through Sacred Valley
- Visit to local community to learn about valley lifestyle and activities
- Community lunch included (specific cuisine details not provided)
Optional Activities
- Visit Ollantaytambo Incan ruins in afternoon
Landmarks Sacred Valley (Wilcamayo) Ollantaytambo Ruins 
- Day 6
Ollantaytambo
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Nourishing meal prepared by cook at campsite)
Included Activities
- Route 1 Inca Trail: Minivan transfer to 82 km marker, meet porter/cook/guide crew, half-day uphill trek to campsite at 3100 m, views of Inca sites (Ollantaytambo, Huillca Raccay, Llactapata) and Veronica Peak
- Route 2 Quarry Trail: Early start drive to Choquequilla ceremonial site, climb Qory Song'o (Golden Heart) hill for valley views, explore sacred tombs, Perolniyoc Cascade lookout stop, arrival at 3700 m campsite by lunchtime, afternoon exploration of Q'orimarca archaeological site
- Route 3: Free day in Cusco
Optional Activities
- Route 3 Cusco: Purchase boleto turistico for entry to multiple museums and archaeological sites (leader can recommend options)
Landmarks Ollantaytambo Huillca Raccay Llactapata Veronica Peak Choquequilla Qory Song'o (Golden Heart) Perolniyoc Cascade Q'orimarca Archaeological Site - Day 7
Inca Trail/Quarry Trail/Cusco
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Route 1 Inca Trail: 5-hour steep ascent to Warmiwanusca (Dead Woman's Pass) at 4200 m, descent to Pacaymayo Valley campsite at 3650 m
- Route 2 Quarry Trail: 3-hour hike to Puccaqasa pass (approximately 4370 m), lunch stop, 2-hour hike to Kuychicassa pass at 4450 m, descent to Intipunku sun gate sacred site with Nevado Veronica mountain views, 5-hour trek total to 3600 m campsite
- Route 3: Free day in Cusco
Optional Activities
- Route 3: ChocoMuseo chocolate tastings and chocolate-making workshops
- Route 3: Explore Cusco's cafes, restaurants, and markets
Landmarks Warmiwanusca (Dead Woman's Pass) Pacaymayo Valley Puccaqasa Pass Kuychicassa Pass Intipunku (Sun Gate) Nevado Veronica ChocoMuseo - Day 8
Inca Trail/Quarry Trail/Aguas Calientes
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Route 1 Inca Trail: Climb through Pacaymayo Valley to Runkuracay Pass at 3980 m, 2-3 hour descent to Sayacmarca ruins, ascent over third pass to Phuyupatamarca (Town Above the Clouds) at 3850 m, 2-hour descent down Inca steps to Winay Wayna archaeological site campsite
- Route 2 Quarry Trail: Downhill hike to incomplete Kachiqata Quarry where Spanish intercepted Incas, optional exploration of Ollantaytambo cobbled streets (time permitting), short train journey to Aguas Calientes
- Route 3: Drive to Ollantaytambo, scenic train through winding Urubamba Valley to Aguas Calientes
Optional Activities
- Route 2: Explore Ollantaytambo cobbled streets (time permitting)
Landmarks Runkuracay Pass Sayacmarca Phuyupatamarca (Town Above the Clouds) Winay Wayna Kachiqata Quarry Ollantaytambo Urubamba Valley - Day 9
Inca Trail/Quarry Trail/Train to Machu Picchu
- Meals
- Breakfast (Early breakfast at 4 am for Route 1 Inca Trail hikers), Lunch (Group lunch in Aguas Calientes for Routes 2 and 3)
Included Activities
- Route 1 Inca Trail: Pre-dawn breakfast at 4 am, farewell to porters, 2.5-hour hike to Intipunku (Sun Gate), entry to Machu Picchu through Sun Gate with views of Lost City of the Incas
- Route 2 and 3: Early bus to Machu Picchu at 5:30 am, guided tour of Machu Picchu ruins including temples, palaces, and living quarters, bus to Aguas Calientes for group lunch, scenic train ride to Ollantaytambo, drive back to Cusco arriving in evening
Landmarks Intipunku (Sun Gate) Machu Picchu 
- Day 10
Cusco
Optional Activities
- Visit cafe on Plaza de Armas
- Mountain biking in hills surrounding Cusco
- Walk through Seven Borreguitos street
- Farewell dinner with group
- Explore Cusco's nightlife
Landmarks Plaza de Armas Seven Borreguitos - Day 11
Cusco to Puno
Included Activities
- Bus travel through Altiplano plateau to Puno
Optional Activities
- Explore Puno's nightlife
Landmarks Altiplano Plateau Puno - Day 12
Puno to Lake Titicaca
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Slow motorboat tour of Lake Titicaca
- Visit Uros floating islands (reed-built islands created by Uros people to isolate from rival tribes)
- Homestay in local community on Llachon
Optional Activities
- Help host family with daily activities
- Play soccer in village
Landmarks Lake Titicaca Uros Floating Islands Llachon - Day 13
Lake Titicaca
- Meals
- Breakfast (Home-cooked breakfast prepared by host family)
Included Activities
- Home-cooked breakfast with host family
- Exploration of Llachon island
- Motorboat return to Puno
Optional Activities
- Explore Puno in afternoon
Landmarks Llachon Lake Titicaca Puno - Day 14
Puno to Lima
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight from Puno to Lima
Optional Activities
- Pisco sour making class
- Foodie walking tour
- Explore Lima's foodie hotspots and famous eats
- Farewell dinner with group
Landmarks Lima - Day 15
Lima
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Coastal bike tour with Urban Adventures
- Book extra accommodation in Lima
Landmarks Lima
