Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Lima
Lima- Start point
- Aeropuerto Internacional Jorge Chávez (LIM), Av. Elmer Faucett s/n, Callao, Lima Province, Peru (When you arrive in Lima and then in Cusco, one member of Waman team will be waiting for you at the airport., 05:00 - 22:00)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (IBIS LIMA REDUCTO MIRAFLORES OR SIMILAR)
Included Activities
- Airport pick-up from Gate 3 with luggage assistance
- Transfer to hotel in Miraflores district
- Afternoon guided city tour
- Visit to Parque del Amor (Love Park)
- Viewing of 'El Beso' (The Kiss) sculpture
- Professional drone video recording and delivery as souvenir
- Walk through Parque Intihuatana natural viewpoint
- Panoramic visit to Huaca Pucllana pre-Inca archaeological site
- Artisanal Peruvian ice cream tasting
- Visit to San Isidro district and El Olivar Park
- Arrival at UNESCO World Heritage Historic Center of Lima
- Visit to Central Reserve Bank of Peru Museum (BCRP) - Tuesday to Sunday
- Walk through Plaza Mayor viewing Government Palace, Lima Cathedral, Municipal Palace, and Union Club
- Guided visit to Church and Convent of Santo Domingo
Optional Activities
- Visit to Handicraft Market for textiles, ceramics, Peruvian silver, and souvenirs
- Guided tasting of wines, piscos, and cocktails with insight into Peru's winemaking traditions
Landmarks Jorge Chávez International Airport Parque del Amor El Beso sculpture Parque Intihuatana Huaca Pucllana San Isidro El Olivar Park Historic Center of Lima Central Reserve Bank of Peru Museum (BCRP) Plaza Mayor Government Palace Lima Cathedral Municipal Palace Union Club Church and Convent of Santo Domingo - Day 2
Lima to Paracas - Ica - Huacachina
Lima to Paracas - Ica - Huacachina- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Peruvian lunch)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (IBIS LIMA REDUCTO MIRAFLORES OR SIMILAR)
Included Activities
- Hotel pick-up between 4:00 and 4:30 a.m. and drive to Paracas
- Speedboat tour of Ballestas Islands with observation of Humboldt penguins, sea lions, pelicans and guano birds
- View of the Candelabrum geoglyph on the desert hillside
- Guided visit to local vineyard in Ica
- Wine and pisco tasting
- Dune buggy ride across the Huacachina desert
- Sandboarding activity (optional within the tour)
- Free time to explore the oasis, take photos, shop for local handicrafts or relax by the lagoon
- Desert sunset viewing (if time permits)
Optional Activities
- Sandboarding (available during dune buggy experience for those who wish to try it)
Landmarks Ballestas Islands Candelabrum Huacachina Oasis - Day 3
Lima to Cusco
Lima to Cusco- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (AYNI CUSCO HOTEL OR SIMILAR)
Included Activities
- Hotel pick-up in Lima and private transfer to Jorge Chávez International Airport
- Flight from Lima to Cusco with aerial views of the Andes
- Meeting with Waman Adventures representative at Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport in Cusco
- Private transfer to hotel in historic center of Cusco (approximately 15-20 minutes)
- Guide tips about the city and altitude acclimatization recommendations
- Free afternoon to rest and acclimatize
- Day 4
Cusco - Sacred Valley
Cusco - Sacred Valley- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (MAMASARA MACHUPICCHU OR SIMILAR)
Included Activities
- Hotel pick-up in Cusco between 7:00 and 7:30 a.m.
- Visit to Chinchero village with Inca walls and colonial church
- Demonstration at local textile interpretation center showing ancestral weaving and dyeing techniques using natural materials
- Visit to Moray archaeological site with circular agricultural terraces
- Visit to Maras salt mines with over 3,000 salt evaporation ponds
- Transfer to Ollantaytambo train station
- Train journey to Aguas Calientes
- Assistance to hotel in Aguas Calientes
- Free time to rest or explore the town
Landmarks Chinchero Moray Maras Salt Mines - Day 5
Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (AYNI CUSCO HOTEL OR SIMILAR)
Included Activities
- Pick up from hotel in Aguas Calientes between 6:00 and 6:30 a.m.
- Shuttle bus transfer to Machu Picchu entrance (approximately 30 minutes)
- Registration at Machu Picchu with passport and entrance ticket
- Guided tour through iconic and historically significant areas of Machu Picchu citadel
- Train journey from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
- Private transfer from Ollantaytambo to hotel in Cusco
Optional Activities
- Huayna Picchu Mountain hike (USD $90 per person - ticket only, unguided after guided tour)
- Machu Picchu Mountain hike (USD $90 per person - ticket only, unguided after guided tour)
- Lunch at local restaurant in Aguas Calientes (not included)
- Observatory Train upgrade from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes with Vistadome Train return (USD $120 per person round trip, includes fashion show, traditional music and dance performances, and local snack with beverages)
Landmarks Machu Picchu - Day 6
Cusco - Rainbow Mountain
Cusco - Rainbow Mountain- Meals
- Breakfast (Traditional breakfast), Lunch (Buffet lunch)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (AYNI CUSCO HOTEL OR SIMILAR)
Included Activities
- Hotel pick-up in Cusco between 3:50 and 4:30 a.m.
- Drive (approximately 2 hours) to Cusipata with traditional breakfast
- Transfer (approximately 45 minutes) through valleys and herds of llamas and alpacas to Pulawasipata trailhead
- Moderate two-hour hike to Rainbow Mountain with views of colored slopes, Andean villages, and local shepherds in traditional clothing
- Time at summit to admire panoramic scenery and take photographs, including views of Ausangate Mountain
- Descent along the same path back to Pulawasipata
- Transfer to Cusipata for buffet lunch
- Return to Cusco in the afternoon with drop-off in city center
Optional Activities
- Horse rental along the route for additional optional fee
Landmarks Rainbow Mountain Ausangate Mountain - Day 7
Cusco - Humantay Lake
Cusco - Humantay Lake- Meals
- Breakfast (Warm, local style meal in Mollepata), Lunch (Buffet lunch)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (AYNI CUSCO HOTEL OR SIMILAR)
Included Activities
- Hotel pick-up between 3:50 and 4:00 a.m.
- Drive (approximately 2 hours) to Mollepata through valleys and traditional Andean landscapes
- Breakfast in Mollepata
- Private transport (approximately 1 hour) to Soraypampa with views of Vilcabamba mountain range
- Two-hour uphill hike to Humantay Lake surrounded by dramatic landscapes, Andean flora and fauna, and glacier-covered peaks
- Time at lake (30–40 minutes) to rest, enjoy a snack, take photos and appreciate the turquoise waters
- Descent back to Soraypampa along the same path
- Return by transport to Mollepata for buffet lunch
- Afternoon return to Cusco with drop-off near city center
Optional Activities
- Horse rental along the route for additional optional fee
Landmarks Humantay Lake - Day 8
Cusco to Puno
Cusco to Puno- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Buffet lunch with regional dishes at La Pascana restaurant in Sicuani)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (HOTEL QALASAYA OR SIMILAR)
Included Activities
- Hotel pick-up in Cusco between 6:00 and 6:10 a.m.
- Transfer to bus station in Cusco
- Tourist class bus departure around 7:00 a.m. toward Puno
- Visit to Andahuaylillas 17th-century church with baroque decoration, gold leaf altars and Cusco School paintings
- Visit to Raqchi archaeological site dedicated to Wiracocha with large temple, stone base, adobe walls, ceremonial fountains and storage buildings
- Stop at La Raya Pass (4,338 m / 14,232 ft) with views of Chimboya Mountain and high plateau
- Visit to Pukara Lithic Museum with pre-Incan sculptures, ceramics and monolith 'Hatunñaqaq' (Supreme Decapitator)
- Transfer to hotel in Puno (arrival around 5:00 p.m.)
Landmarks Andahuaylillas Church Raqchi La Raya Pass Pukara Lithic Museum - Day 9
Puno - Lake Titicaca
Puno - Lake Titicaca- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional lunch prepared by local families based on fresh regional ingredients)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (HOTEL QALASAYA OR SIMILAR)
Included Activities
- Hotel pick-up in Puno between 7:30 and 8:00 a.m.
- Transfer to main port
- Motorboat boarding and navigation on Lake Titicaca
- Visit to Uros floating islands with explanation of island, house and reed boat construction using totora
- Learning about Uros daily life, traditional fishing practices and cultural symbolism
- Motorboat journey (approximately 2.5 hours) across Lake Titicaca to Taquile Island with Andean mountain range views
- Guided walk on Taquile Island along stone pathways, terraces and viewpoints
- Learning about Taquile community's social organization and textile traditions (UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage)
- Traditional lunch prepared by local families with fresh regional ingredients
- Free time to enjoy views and local atmosphere
- Return motorboat navigation to Puno in the afternoon
- Transfer to hotel in Puno
Landmarks Uros Floating Islands Taquile Island - Day 10
Puno to Juliaca Airport
Puno to Juliaca Airport- End point
- Lima, Lima Province, Peru (On Day 10, you will take a local flight from Juliaca to Lima. Once you arrive at Lima Airport, you will simply need to wait for your international flight departure., 08:00 - 18:00)
Included Activities
- Hotel pick-up in Puno at agreed time
- Transfer to Juliaca Airport
- Assistance with check-in for flight from Juliaca to Lima
