Itinerary
- Day 1
Lima
You'll arrive in Lima and start by exploring the colonial city's spiritual side. The day takes you through ornate churches and underground catacombs, then you head to the bohemian Barranco district to cross the Bridge of Sighs. By evening, you'll try ceviche and have a pisco sour while watching the sunset over the Pacific.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (NAIA Miraflores Hotel (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Visit lavishly decorated churches
- Explore underground tunnel cemetery and catacombs
- Stroll through Barranco district
- Cross the Bridge of Sighs
- Try ceviche at local restaurants
- Watch sunset over the Pacific
Landmarks Bridge of Sighs Barranco 
- Day 2
Lima to Arequipa
Your included flight takes you to Arequipa, Peru's second largest city sitting beneath three volcanoes and known as the 'White City'. Once there, you'll do a city tour hitting the UNESCO World Heritage Plaza de Armas and other key sites. Lunch and dinner feature local specialties like Rocoto Relleno and Chupe de Camarones.
- Meals
- Dinner (Rocoto Relleno (stuffed hot peppers) and Chupe de Camarones (crayfish chowder))
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Selina Arequipa (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Arequipa
- Visit UNESCO World Heritage site Plaza de Armas
Landmarks Plaza de Armas - Day 3
Arequipa to Colca Canyon
This morning you'll leave Arequipa and head toward Colca Canyon, one of the world's deepest. The route takes you through Salinas and Aguada Blanca national reserve, where you'll stop for hot coca tea while passing windswept landscapes and sandstone cliffs. As you climb higher, the elevation keeps increasing until you reach the highest point at 4,910 metres (16,108 feet), which is about the same height as Mont Blanc. From that vantage point, you get your first real look at Colca Canyon spreading out below.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel la casa de Mamayacchi (or similar))
Included Activities
- Pass through Salinas and Aguada Blanca national reserve
- Stop for hot coca tea
Landmarks Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve Colca Canyon - Day 4
Colca Canyon
This morning you search for the Andean Condor from the highest viewpoint, looking for its impressive 3 metre wingspan. Even if the condor doesn't show, the canyon views themselves are worth the effort. After heading back through quaint villages, you'll have lunch in Chivay then travel to Puno on Lake Titicaca's shores at 3,657 metres/12,000 feet. Take it easy with drinks and dancing tonight due to the altitude.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in Chivay)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Casona Plaza (or similar))
Included Activities
- Andean Condor viewing at Colca Canyon viewpoint
- Stop at quaint villages
- Lunch in Chivay
Optional Activities
- Explore Puno town at night
- Dance in local venues
Landmarks Colca Canyon Viewpoint Chivay Lake Titicaca - Day 5
Lake Titicaca
You'll take a triciclo to the port and board a boat across South America's largest freshwater lake. First you visit Taquile Island to meet local weaving groups and have lunch. Then you explore the Uros floating islands made entirely of reeds, check out a fish farm and reed island museum. The night ends with a homestay in Llachon Village.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch on Taquile Island)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lake Titicaca Homestay (or similar))
Included Activities
- Triciclo ride to port
- Boat ride on Lake Titicaca
- Visit Taquile Island
- Meet local weaving groups on Taquile Island
- Lunch on Taquile Island
- Explore Uros floating islands
- Visit fish farm on Uros Islands
- Explore museum on Uros Islands
- Home stay at Llachon Village
Optional Activities
- Purchase textiles from island community
- Purchase totora reed boats from island community
Landmarks Lake Titicaca Taquile Island Uros Islands - Day 6
Puno to Cusco
Leaving Puno, you head to Pukara to see a museum of archaeological findings and Peru's ceramic bulls. From there you pass through snow-capped La Raya landscapes and stop for lunch in Sicuani, where you might spot llamas. Later you explore the sacred Raqchi ruins with their Temple of Wiracocha before finishing the day in Cusco, the hub of ancient Incan culture.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Sicuani)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Selina Saphi (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Pukara museum with archaeological findings and ceramic bulls
- Explore Raqchi ruins
- Guided tour of Raqchi ruins with local guide
- Visit Temple of Wiracocha
Optional Activities
- Evening exploration in Cusco
- After-dark activities in Cusco
Landmarks Pukara Museum La Raya Sicuani Raqchi Ruins Temple of Wiracocha 
- Day 7
Cusco
Today is yours to shape in Cusco. You can shop for artisan jewellery and woodworks in the cobblestone streets, browse San Pedro markets eating cacao buds and sipping coca leaf tea, or just wander and soak in the ancient Incan atmosphere. How you spend it is entirely up to you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Selina Saphi (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Shop for artisan jewellery
- Shop for artisan woodworks
- Explore cobblestone streets
- Visit San Pedro markets
- Eat cacao buds
- Sip coca leaf tea
Landmarks San Pedro Markets - Day 8
Cusco to Sacred Valley
A private coach takes you to the Sacred Valley to begin exploring Incan ruins. Your first stop is a llama farm where you meet llamas, vicunas, and alpacas up close. You'll watch local artisans demonstrate ancient weaving techniques and play the traditional game of Sapo. After guided tours of Pisac and Ollantaytambo ruins, you try homemade Chicha de Jora brew while exploring artisan shops and taking in views of the Urubamba river.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Tunupa Lodge Ollantaytambo (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit llama farm
- Watch ancient Incan weaving demonstration
- Play traditional game of Sapo
- Guided tour of Pisac ruins
- Guided tour of Ollantaytambo ruins
- Taste homemade Chicha de Jora brew
Optional Activities
- Browse artisan shops in Ollantaytambo
- Visit cafes in Ollantaytambo
- Stock up on last-minute essentials in Ollantaytambo
Landmarks Pisac Ruins Ollantaytambo Ruins Urubamba River 
- Day 9
Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes
If you're skipping the Inca Trail, this morning is free to enjoy Ollantaytambo's lush surrounding mountains. This afternoon you board the train to Aguas Calientes, a gateway town featuring a roaring river, quaint bridges, and local spots. You'll meet up with one-day hikers and get ready for tomorrow.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Inka Tower Machupicchu Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Train ride to Aguas Calientes
Optional Activities
- Explore lush mountains around Ollantaytambo (for non-hikers)
Landmarks Aguas Calientes 
- Day 10
Machu Picchu
You're at Machu Picchu, the UNESCO World Heritage Site built around 1450 at the height of the Incan Empire. A guided tour covers the Temple of the Three Windows and Huayna Picchu peak, then you have solo time to wander the ruins at your own pace. After returning to Cusco by train, you'll debrief the experience and explore markets, cobbled streets, and local specialties like cuy.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Selina Saphi (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu
- Visit Temple of the Three Windows
- View Huayna Picchu peak
- Solo exploration time at Machu Picchu
- Train return to Cusco
Optional Activities
- Explore Cusco markets
- Wander cobbled streets of Cusco
- Try local specialty cuy
Landmarks Machu Picchu Temple of the Three Windows Huayna Picchu - Day 11
Cusco
After a hearty breakfast at the hotel, your Peruvian adventure wraps up. If you're interested, there are optional activities available like hiking to Rainbow Mountain or visiting a massage parlour to recover from your post-Machu-Picchu muscles.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hearty breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
Optional Activities
- Hike to Rainbow Mountain
- Visit massage parlour
Landmarks Rainbow Mountain
