Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Lima
Lima- Start point
- Aeropuerto Internacional Jorge Chávez (LIM), Av. Elmer Faucett s/n, Callao, Callao 07031, Peru (Arrival gate)
- Meals
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Lima on your own
- Day 2
Lima
Lima- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Tasting lunch at Cala Restaurant featuring seafood cuisine and views of the Pacific Ocean)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Colonial and Modern Lima
- Visit Historic Center of Lima with Cathedral
- Visit Church and Convent of San Francisco with Catacombs
- Visit Convent of Santo Domingo
- Visit Plaza Mayor
- Visit Palacio de Gobierno
- Tasting lunch at Cala Restaurant with Pacific Ocean views
Landmarks Historic Center of Lima Cathedral of Lima Church and Convent of San Francisco Convent of Santo Domingo Plaza Mayor Palacio de Gobierno - Day 3
Lima
Lima- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch featuring dishes prepared during the cooking class), Dinner (Dinner at La Huaca Pucllana terrace overlooking a royal pre-Inca archaeological site built between 200-700 A.D., featuring Peruvian cuisine with meat, fish, seafood and vegetables)
Included Activities
- Visit to open market to try Peruvian fruits, vegetables and seafood
- Hands-on cooking class - preparation of typical Peruvian dishes including Ceviche and Pisco Sour
- Lunch featuring prepared dishes
- Dinner at La Huaca Pucllana terrace restaurant overlooking pre-Inca archaeological site
Optional Activities
- Private afternoon activities
Landmarks La Huaca Pucllana - Day 4
Lima - Paracas - Ica
Lima - Paracas - Ica- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Buffet lunch featuring regional dishes prepared during cooking class)
Included Activities
- Visit to Paracas National Reserve
- Tour of historic winery in Ica with pisco production demonstration and tasting
- Hands-on cooking class for regional dishes
- Buffet lunch featuring prepared dishes
Landmarks Paracas National Reserve - Day 5
Paracas - Nazca - Lima
Paracas - Nazca - Lima- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Typical lunch during return journey), Dinner (Creole food tasting dinner with traditional regional dances at Hacienda Mamacona)
Included Activities
- Boat trip to Ballestas Islands
- Flyover of Nazca Lines (weather dependent)
- Views of Palpa Lines and new discoveries in Pisco, Ocucaje and Cahuachi
- Lunch during return journey
- Show of Peruvian step horses with riding experience
- Creole food tasting dinner with traditional regional dances
Landmarks Ballestas Islands Nazca Lines - Day 6
Lima - Arequipa - Cañon Colca
Lima - Arequipa - Cañon Colca- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Typical regional restaurant with exquisite Arequipa dishes, live music and dancing)
Included Activities
- Lunch at typical regional restaurant with live music and dancing
- Walking tour of Historic Center of Arequipa
- Visit to Convent of Santa Catalina
Landmarks Historic Center of Arequipa Convent of Santa Catalina - Day 7
Arequipa - Colca Canyon
Arequipa - Colca Canyon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at El Balcon Restaurant by Don Zacarias)
Included Activities
- Visit to village of Chivay
- Visit to village of Yanque
- Visit to viewpoints of Antahuilque and Choquetico
- Visit to Cruz del Condor to view Colca Valley and condor
- Visit to villages of Pinchollo
- Lunch at El Balcon Restaurant by Don Zacarias
Landmarks Colca Canyon Cruz del Condor - Day 8
Arequipa - Cusco
Arequipa - Cusco- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Late lunch at Papamanka restaurant in Potatoes Park featuring variety of potato dishes with views of the park)
Included Activities
- Visit to Convent of Santo Domingo
- Visit to Plaza de Armas
- Visit to Cathedral
- Visit to Sacsayhuaman temple ruins
- Visit to Kenko Amphitheatre
- Visit to Puca Pucara Red Fortress
- Visit to Potatoes Park with guided tour
- Late lunch at Papamanka restaurant in Potatoes Park
- Learn about potato varieties and role in local culture
Landmarks Convent of Santo Domingo Koricancha Temple Plaza de Armas Cusco Cathedral Sacsayhuaman Kenko Puca Pucara Potatoes Park - Day 9
Cusco - Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu
Cusco - Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at El Parador de Moray with culinary proposal by renowned chef Coque Ossio, featuring typical meals while contemplating snow-capped peaks and terraces of the valley)
Included Activities
- Visit to Awanakancha for llama breeding site with fiber and weaving demonstrations
- Visit to Pisac market
- Lunch at El Parador de Moray near archaeological site
- Visit to Ollantaytambo Inca fortress
- Walking tour through Ollantaytambo town
Landmarks Awanakancha Pisac Moray Ollantaytambo - Day 10
Machu Picchu - Cusco
Machu Picchu - Cusco- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Buffet lunch at Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge), Dinner (Farewell dinner at Map Café Restaurant, a unique gourmet experience in Cusco)
Included Activities
- Train journey to Machu Picchu
- Coach transfer to Machu Picchu citadel
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu
- Free exploration time at Machu Picchu
- Buffet lunch at Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge
- Farewell dinner at Map Café Restaurant
Landmarks Machu Picchu - Day 11
Cusco - Puno
Cusco - Puno- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Scenic overland journey to Puno
- Stops at scenic points and villages
- Lunch during journey
- Day 12
Puno - Copacabana - Sun Island
Puno - Copacabana - Sun Island- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Communal meal called 'ajtapi'), Dinner (Traditional 'huatia' (buried oven) dinner prepared with chef, using ancient cooking method with campfire)
Included Activities
- Visit to Copacabana shrine and Virgin Mary figure
- Cruise to Moon Island and Temple of the Sun Virgins Inaky Uyu
- Visit to Isla del Sol and Temple of the Sun Pilcocaina
- Walk with llamas to Posada del Inca Eco Lodge
- Communal 'ajtapi' lunch
- Preparation of traditional 'huatia' buried oven dinner with chef
- Sunset guided walking tour of the island and community
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore surrounding areas
Landmarks Copacabana Shrine Moon Island Temple of the Sun Virgins Inaky Uyu Isla del Sol Temple of the Sun Pilcocaina - Day 13
Isla del Sol - El Alto
Isla del Sol - El Alto- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on the island with instruction on preparing typical quinoa soup), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Inca Staircase
- Visit to sacred fountain and tasting of sacred water
- Lunch on the island
- Learning to make typical quinoa soup with chef and guide
- Cable car ride with views of La Paz
Optional Activities
- Rest and relaxation time
Landmarks Inca Staircase Sacred Fountain - Day 14
El Alto - Uyuni
El Alto - Uyuni- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch in white desert), Dinner
Included Activities
- E-bike tour (57 km) on Uyuni Salt Lake
- Visit to train cemetery
- Visit to indigenous village of Colchani
- Observation of iodine salt extraction in rustic form
- Visit to salt pyramids and salt eyes
- Visit to first salt hotel (local museum)
- Picnic lunch in white desert
- Visit to island of Sajchilla with ancient cacti
- Sunset viewing with welcome drink
Landmarks Salar de Uyuni Colchani Sajchilla Island - Day 15
Uyuni - Lagunas - Avaroa National Park
Uyuni - Lagunas - Avaroa National Park- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Typical Bolivian dinner of 'lamb to the stick' with sweet potatoes and choclo (corn cob))
Included Activities
- E-bike tour (45 km) to Incahuasi Island
- Visit to Incahuasi Island with giant cacti
- View of Ollague volcano
- Visits to local communities and 'comunarios'
- Visit to Laguna Hedionda
- Wildlife viewing - three species of flamingos
- Dinner of typical Bolivian 'lamb to the stick'
Landmarks Incahuasi Island Ollague Volcano Laguna Hedionda - Day 16
Avaroa National Park - Uyuni - La Paz
Avaroa National Park - Uyuni - La Paz- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit to Eduardo Avaroa Reserve National Park
- Visit to Laguna Hedionda
- Visit to Charcota lagoon
- Visit to Siloli Desert
- Visit to Stone Tree
- Visit to Laguna Colorada with geysers and hot springs
- Visit to Dalí Desert
- Visit to Laguna Verde
- Visit to Valley of the Rocks
- Visit to Villa Alota village
- Visit to Culpina K village
- Visit to San Cristobal mining village and church
Landmarks Eduardo Avaroa National Park Laguna Colorada Laguna Verde Siloli Desert Dalí Desert Valley of the Rocks San Cristobal - Day 17
La Paz
La Paz- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Buffet dinner with variety of culinary delights typical of Bolivia including sajta de pollo (spicy chicken) and ají de lengua (spicy beef tongue))
Included Activities
- Guided tour of La Paz neighborhoods
- Visit to indigenous market
- Visit to witch market
- Visit to Valley of the Moon
- Cable car ride with city views
- Buffet dinner with typical Bolivian cuisine
Landmarks Valley of the Moon Illimani - Day 18
La Paz
La Paz- End point
- Aeropuerto Internacional El Alto (LPB), C. Héroes del Acre #1000, El Alto, La Paz, Bolivia (Departure Gate)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Relax at hotel facilities
- Walk through artisans' quarter
- Final shopping
- Cable car ride for city views
