Itinerary
- Day 1
Lima
Your Lima adventure kicks off with your arrival and transfer to the hotel. Spend the day relaxing and getting settled in. Later in the evening, you'll meet your Travel Director and other travelers for dinner with drinks.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (MGallery Manto, Lima)
- Day 2
Lima
This morning, walk through Lima's colonial heart with a Local Expert, checking out the Cathedral, Government Palace, Archbishop's Palace and City Hall. After that, you'll head to Casa Aliaga mansion before spending time at Museo Larco exploring their Pre-Columbian art collection. Grab lunch in the museum's 18th-century garden with regional Peruvian dishes.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at Cafe del Museo Larco in 18th-century garden with regional Peruvian dishes)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (MGallery Manto, Lima)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Lima's colonial landmarks (Cathedral of Lima, Government Palace, Archbishop's Palace, City Hall)
- Visit to Casa Aliaga mansion
- Guided visit to Museo Larco with Local Expert
- Lunch at Cafe del Museo Larco in 18th-century garden
Landmarks Cathedral of Lima Government Palace Casa Aliaga Museo Larco - Day 3
Lima to Cusco to Sacred Valley
Head to Lima airport for your flight to Cusco. Once there, you'll begin your Sacred Valley tour with scenic stops along the way. Around lunchtime, stop at Altar Inca for a meal with regional views. Transfer to your hotel and take it easy for the evening, resting and adjusting to the altitude.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at Altar Inca with views of the Sacred Valley region)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Aranwa Sacred Valley Hotel & Wellness, Urubamba), Hotel (Aranwa Sacred Valley, Urubamba)
Included Activities
- Scenic drive through Sacred Valley with photo stops
- Lunch at Altar Inca
- Day 4
Sacred Valley
Start at the Maras salt pans where the Incas harvested salt, then move on to Moray to learn how people cultivated crops in ancient times. Meet a local Quechua weaver and see traditional textile techniques firsthand. You'll have lunch at Laguna Piuray with a traditional Pachamanca feast, then finish the day at Hacienda Huayoccari with exploration and a special Peruvian dinner.
- Meals
- Lunch (Pachamanca - traditional Peruvian feast at Laguna Piuray), Dinner (Special Peruvian dinner at Hacienda Huayoccari)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Aranwa Sacred Valley Hotel & Wellness, Urubamba), Hotel (Aranwa Sacred Valley, Urubamba)
Included Activities
- Visit to Maras salt pans
- Visit to Moray archaeological site
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER experience with local Quechua weaver
- Pachamanca traditional lunch at Laguna Piuray
- Visit to Hacienda Huayoccari and museum
- Special Peruvian dinner at Hacienda Huayoccari
Landmarks Maras Salt Pans Moray Laguna Piuray Hacienda Huayoccari - Day 5
Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu
Transfer to IncaRail station, stopping at Ollantaytambo ruins along the way. Visit a local house in the village to meet the family. In the afternoon, your Local Experts guide you through Machu Picchu in small groups, explaining the historical and archaeological significance of this 15th-century sanctuary. Return to your hotel for dinner and drinks.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sumaq Machu Picchu, Aguas Calientes)
Included Activities
- Visit to Ollantaytambo ruins
- Visit to local house in Ollantaytambo village
- IncaRail train ride to Machu Picchu
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu in small groups
- Dinner and drinks at hotel
Landmarks Ollantaytambo Machu Picchu 
- Day 6
Machu Picchu
Spend your morning at Machu Picchu on your own, with your Travel Director available if you have questions. The afternoon is free for you to do what you'd like, whether that's resting at the hotel or exploring Aguas Calientes. Join other travelers for dinner in the evening.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sumaq Machu Picchu, Aguas Calientes)
Included Activities
- Self-paced exploration of Machu Picchu
- Dinner with fellow travellers
Optional Activities
- Explore Aguas Calientes town on own
Landmarks Machu Picchu Aguas Calientes - Day 7
Machu Picchu to Cusco
After breakfast, take the train back to Ollantaytambo, then transfer to Cusco, the former capital of the Inca Empire. On arrival, join a walking tour with a Local Expert to see Cusco's cathedral and the Qorikancha temple, the most important temple in all of the Inca Empire. Your evening is free to explore local restaurants and bars.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (JW Marriott El Convento, Cusco)
Included Activities
- Return train journey to Ollantaytambo
- Transfer to Cusco
- Walking tour of Cusco with Local Expert
- Visit to Cathedral of Cusco
- Visit to Qorikancha temple
Landmarks Qorikancha Cathedral of Cusco - Day 8
Cusco
Your morning includes a walking tour of Sacsayhuaman. Then you'll choose your own path with Insight Choice, either joining a guided hike of the Inca ruins at Puca Pucara or checking out the colorful San Pedro Market. In the evening, you'll visit Cusco's planetarium for a private after-hours tour, sample local food and hot wine, and gaze at the night sky.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (JW Marriott El Convento, Cusco)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Sacsayhuaman
- Planetarium private after-hours tour with hot wine and local delicacies
Optional Activities
- Guided hike of Inca ruins at Puca Pucara
- Explore San Pedro Market
Landmarks Sacsayhuaman Puca Pucara San Pedro Market - Day 9
Cusco
Cusco is yours to explore at your own pace. You can visit ChocoMuseo to learn about chocolate-making and cacao beans, take an active hike to Rainbow Mountain, or relax at your 16th-century hotel building. Later, join other travelers for a celebration dinner at Inka Grill.
- Meals
- Dinner (Celebration dinner at Inka Grill featuring Ceviche Palteado, Quinotto and Aji de Gallina)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (JW Marriott El Convento, Cusco)
Included Activities
- Celebration dinner at Inka Grill
Optional Activities
- Guided visit to ChocoMuseo
- Hike to Rainbow Mountain
Landmarks ChocoMuseo Rainbow Mountain - Day 10
Cusco
Your trip wraps up today. You'll take a private transfer to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport for your departure.
