Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Lima
Lima- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Budget Miraflores (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Visit lavishly decorated churches
- Explore underground tunnel cemetery and catacombs
- Stroll through Barranco district
- Walk across the Bridge of Sighs
- Try ceviche at a local restaurant
- Watch sunset over the Pacific with a pisco sour
Landmarks Bridge of Sighs (Puente de los Suspiros) Barranco District Lima Catacombs - Day 2
Lima to Arequipa
Lima to Arequipa- Meals
- Dinner (Traditional Peruvian dinner featuring Rocoto Relleno (stuffed hot peppers) and Chupe de Camarones (crayfish chowder))
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Qema Arequipa (or similar))
Included Activities
- Included flight to Arequipa
- City tour including Plaza de Armas UNESCO World Heritage site
Landmarks Plaza de Armas - Day 3
Arequipa to Colca Canyon
Arequipa to Colca Canyon- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel la casa de Mamayacchi (or similar))
Included Activities
- Travel through Salinas and Aguada Blanca national reserve
- Hot coca tea stop
Landmarks Colca Canyon Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve - Day 4
Colca Canyon to Puno
Colca Canyon to Puno- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in Chivay)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Casona Plaza (or similar))
Included Activities
- Condor spotting at Colca Canyon
- Stop in Chivay village for lunch
Optional Activities
- Evening dancing in Puno town
Landmarks Lake Titicaca - Day 5
Puno
Puno- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch on Taquile Island)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lake Titicaca Homestay (or similar))
Included Activities
- Boat ride to Taquile Island
- Meeting local weaving groups on Taquile Island
- Boat ride to Uros Islands (floating islands)
- Visit fish farm on Uros Islands
- Visit local museum on Uros Islands
- Home Stay overnight at Llachon Village with locals
Optional Activities
- Purchase textiles and totora reed boats from locals
Landmarks Taquile Island Uros Islands - Day 6
Puno to Cusco via Raqchi
Puno to Cusco via Raqchi- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Mamasara (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Pukara museum
- Entry to Raqchi ruins with included tickets
- Guided tour of Temple of Wiracocha at Raqchi
Optional Activities
- Evening exploration in Cusco
Landmarks Pukara Museum Raqchi Ruins Temple of Wiracocha - Day 7
Cusco
Cusco- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Mamasara (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Shop for artisan jewellery and woodworks
- Stroll cobblestone streets
- Browse San Pedro markets
- Sample cacao buds
- Sip coca leaf tea
Landmarks San Pedro Market Cusco Cathedral - Day 8
Cusco to Sacred Valley
Cusco to Sacred Valley- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Tunupa Lodge Ollantaytambo (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit llama farm with llamas, vicunas and alpacas
- Watch Incan weaving demonstration by local artisans
- Play traditional game of 'Sapo'
- Guided tour of Pisac ruins
- Guided tour of Ollantaytambo ruins
- Taste homemade Chicha de Jora brew
Optional Activities
- Stock up on last-minute essentials in Ollantaytambo (socks, etc.)
Landmarks Pisac Ruins Ollantaytambo Ruins Urubamba River - Day 9
Sacred Valley to Aguas Calientes via Train
Sacred Valley to Aguas Calientes via Train- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Flower's House Macchu Picchu (or similar))
Included Activities
- Train ride to Aguas Calientes
Optional Activities
- Morning exploration of Ollantaytambo lush mountains (for non-Inca Trail participants)
Landmarks Aguas Calientes - Day 10
Aguas Calientes to Cusco via Machu Picchu
Aguas Calientes to Cusco via Machu Picchu- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Mamasara (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu
- Visit Temple of the Three Windows at Machu Picchu
- Visit Huayna Picchu peak at Machu Picchu
- Personal exploration time at Machu Picchu
- Train ride from Machu Picchu to Cusco
Optional Activities
- Explore market stalls in Cusco
- Try cuy (guinea pig) - local Cusco specialty
Landmarks Machu Picchu Temple of the Three Windows Huayna Picchu - Day 11
Cusco
Cusco- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
Optional Activities
- Hike to Rainbow Mountain
- Massage at local parlour
Landmarks Rainbow Mountain
