Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Lima
Lima- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Budget Miraflores (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Visit lavishly decorated churches
- Explore underground tunnel cemetery/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 District Lima Cathedral - Day 2
Lima to Arequipa
Lima to Arequipa- Meals
- Dinner (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 of Arequipa including Plaza de Armas
- Visit UNESCO World Heritage site of Plaza de Armas
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
- Stops for hot coca tea
Landmarks Colca Canyon Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve - Day 4
Colca Canyon to Puno
Colca Canyon to Puno- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch stop in Chivay)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Casona Plaza (or similar))
Included Activities
- Wildlife viewing - Andean Condor spotting
- Majestic views of Colca Canyon
- Pass through quaint villages
- Lunch stop in Chivay
Optional Activities
- Dance floor action in Puno
Landmarks Colca Canyon Lake Titicaca Chivay - Day 5
Puno
Puno- 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
- Visit Uros Islands (floating islands)
- Visit fish farm on Uros Islands
- Explore local museum on floating islands
- Homestay at Llachon Village
Optional Activities
- Purchase textiles and totora reed boats from locals
Landmarks Lake Titicaca Taquile Island Uros Islands - Day 6
Puno to Cusco via Raqchi
Puno to Cusco via Raqchi- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Mamasara (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Pukara museum
- View Peru's iconic ceramic bulls
- Travel through La Raya
- Visit Raqchi ruins
- Guided tour of Temple of Wiracocha at Raqchi
- Entrance ticket to Raqchi ruins included
Optional Activities
- Evening exploration and activities in Cusco
Landmarks Pukara La Raya Raqchi Ruins Temple of Wiracocha - Day 7
Cusco
Cusco- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Mamasara (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Shop for artisan jewellery
- Shop for artisan woodworks
- Explore cobblestone streets
- Visit San Pedro markets
- Try cacao buds
- Sip coca leaf tea
Landmarks San Pedro Markets - Day 8
Cusco to Sacred Valley
Cusco to Sacred Valley- Accommodation
- Hotel (Tunupa Lodge Ollantaytambo (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit llama farm
- Watch local artisans demonstrate Incan weaving
- Guided tour of Pisac ruins
- Guided tour of Ollantaytambo ruins
- Homemade Chicha de Jora brew tasting
- Play traditional game of Sapo
Optional Activities
- Explore artisan shops in Ollantaytambo
- Visit cafes in Ollantaytambo
- Stock up on last-minute essentials for Inca Trail trek (for those undertaking the trek)
Landmarks Pisac Ruins Ollantaytambo Urubamba River - Day 9
Sacred Valley to Aguas Calientes via Train
Sacred Valley to Aguas Calientes via Train- Accommodation
- Hotel (Flower's House Macchu Picchu (or similar))
Included Activities
- Train ride to Aguas Calientes
Optional Activities
- Explore lush mountains of Ollantaytambo (morning)
Landmarks Aguas Calientes - Day 10
Aguas Calientes to Cusco via Machu Picchu
Aguas Calientes to Cusco via Machu Picchu- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Mamasara (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu
- Visit Temple of the Three Windows
- Visit Huayna Picchu peak
- Exploration time at Machu Picchu
- Train ride back to Cusco
Optional Activities
- Explore local markets in Cusco
- Try local cuisine including cuy
Landmarks Machu Picchu Temple of the Three Windows Huayna Picchu - Day 11
Cusco
Cusco- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Mamasara (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Sleep in at hotel
- Enjoy fresh mountain coffee in Plaza de Armas
- Stroll around town
- Shop for alpaca sweaters
- Other activities as preferred
Landmarks Plaza de Armas - Day 12
Cusco to Jungle Lodge
Cusco to Jungle Lodge- Meals
- Dinner (Home-cooked dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Corto Maltes Amazonia Lodge (or similar))
Included Activities
- Included flight to Puerto Maldonado
- City tour of Puerto Maldonado
- Boat transfer to rainforest lodge
- Hike to canopy tower
- Evening caiman spotting
Landmarks Puerto Maldonado Amazon Rainforest - Day 13
Jungle Lodge
Jungle Lodge- Accommodation
- Hotel (Corto Maltes Amazonia Lodge (or similar))
Included Activities
- Morning canoe cruise on Sandoval Lake
- Wildlife spotting - hoatzin birds and giant river otters
Optional Activities
- Afternoon leisure activities
Landmarks Sandoval Lake - Day 14
Jungle Lodge to Lima via Puerto Maldonado
Jungle Lodge to Lima via Puerto Maldonado- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Budget Miraflores (or similar))
Included Activities
- Flight to Lima
Optional Activities
- Visit Miraflores district
- Relax in Parque Kennedy
- Enjoy local ceviche
- Try pisco sour
Landmarks Miraflores Parque Kennedy - Day 15
Lima to Buenos Aires
Lima to Buenos Aires- Accommodation
- Hotel (M Concept Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Included flight to Buenos Aires
Optional Activities
- Explore Buenos Aires in the afternoon
Landmarks Buenos Aires - Day 16
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at tango show)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (M Concept Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Buenos Aires
- Visit La Boca neighbourhood
- Tango show with dinner
Optional Activities
- Try tango dancing yourself
Landmarks La Boca - Day 17
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires- Accommodation
- Hotel (M Concept Hotel (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Day trip to Tigre
- Learn about history and culture of isleños
- Boat ride on Tigre Delta
- Bike ride around Tigre
- Swimming (weather permitting)
- Kayaking (weather permitting)
- Regional lunch in Tigre
- Explore Buenos Aires (alternative)
Landmarks Tigre Tigre Delta - Day 18
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires- Accommodation
- Hotel (M Concept Hotel (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Visit world-class museums in Buenos Aires
- Explore Palermo boutiques and cafés
- Day trip to Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay
- Explore cobblestone streets and pastel houses of Colonia
Landmarks Palermo Colonia del Sacramento - Day 19
Buenos Aires to Iguassu Falls
Buenos Aires to Iguassu Falls- Meals
- Dinner (Authentic Brazilian BBQ dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Pietro Angelo Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Exploration of Parque Nacional do Igassú (Brazilian side)
Optional Activities
- Helicopter ride over Iguassu Falls
Landmarks Iguassu Falls Parque Nacional do Igassú - Day 20
Iguassu Falls
Iguassu Falls- Accommodation
- Hotel (Pietro Angelo Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Hike to Devil's Throat (Argentine side)
Optional Activities
- Speed boat ride (Gran Aventura) through the spray of falls
Landmarks Iguassu Falls Devil's Throat - Day 21
Iguassu Falls to Rio de Janeiro
Iguassu Falls to Rio de Janeiro- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Copacabana Posto 2 (or similar))
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Rio de Janeiro
Optional Activities
- Explore Rio de Janeiro in the afternoon
Landmarks Rio de Janeiro - Day 22
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Copacabana Posto 2 (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Hang gliding over Rio de Janeiro
- Visit Copacabana Beach
- Watch local football match (if available)
Landmarks Copacabana Beach - Day 23
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro- Meals
- Dinner (Included farewell dinner at local spot)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Copacabana Posto 2 (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Christ the Redeemer
- Boat cruise on Guanabara Bay with cocktails and music
- Included farewell dinner
Landmarks Christ the Redeemer Guanabara Bay - Day 24
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
