Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Lima
Lima- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Budget Miraflores (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Visit decorated churches
- Explore underground catacombs
- Stroll through Barranco district
- Walk across Bridge of Sighs
- Try local ceviche
- Watch sunset over Pacific Ocean
Landmarks Bridge of Sighs Barranco District - 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 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
- 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 to Puno
Colca Canyon to Puno- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in Chivay)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Casona Plaza (or similar))
Included Activities
- Andean Condor spotting at Colca Canyon viewpoint
- Drive past quaint villages
- Lunch in Chivay
Optional Activities
- Evening dancing and nightlife in Puno
Landmarks Colca Canyon Lake Titicaca - Day 5
Puno
Puno- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at Taquile Island with local weaving groups)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lake Titicaca Homestay (or similar))
Included Activities
- Triciclo ride to port
- Boat ride to Taquile Island
- Meet local weaving groups at Taquile Island
- Lunch at Taquile Island
- Boat ride to Uros floating islands
- Visit fish farm on Uros Islands
- Visit local museum on Uros Islands
- Home stay at Llachon Village
Optional Activities
- Purchase textiles and totora reed boats from local artisans
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
- Drive through La Raya mountains
- Raqchi ruins tour with local guide
- Entrance tickets to Raqchi included
Optional Activities
- Evening exploration and nightlife in Cusco
Landmarks Pukara La Raya Raqchi Temple of Wiracocha - Day 7
Cusco
Cusco- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Mamasara (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Shop for artisan jewellery and woodworks
- Browse San Pedro markets
- Eat cacao buds
- Sip coca leaf tea
- Explore cobblestone streets
Landmarks San Pedro Market - Day 8
Cusco to Sacred Valley
Cusco to Sacred Valley- Meals
- Lunch (Homemade Chicha de Jora (corn beer) at Ollantaytambo)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Tunupa Lodge Ollantaytambo (or similar))
Included Activities
- Llama farm visit
- Watch ancient Incan weaving demonstration
- Guided tour of Pisac ruins
- Guided tour of Ollantaytambo ruins
- Homemade Chicha de Jora (corn beer) at Ollantaytambo
Optional Activities
- Play traditional game of Sapo
- Explore artisan shops in Ollantaytambo
- Browse cafes in Ollantaytambo
Landmarks Pisac Ruins Ollantaytambo Urubamba River - Day 9
Sacred Valley to Aguas Calientes via Inca Trail
Sacred Valley to Aguas Calientes via Inca Trail- Meals
- Lunch (Packed lunch (for Inca Trail hikers))
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Flower's House Macchu Picchu (or similar))
Included Activities
- Train to KM104 (for hikers)
- Packed lunch (for hikers)
- 1-day Inca Trail hike (13 km, approximately 3.5 hours on foot)
- Train to Aguas Calientes
Landmarks Huayna Picchu 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 including Temple of the Three Windows and Huayna Picchu
- Personal exploration time at Machu Picchu
- Train back to Cusco
Optional Activities
- Try local cuy (guinea pig) dish
- Explore market stalls
- Wander cobbled streets
Landmarks Machu Picchu Temple of the Three Windows Huayna Picchu - Day 11
Cusco
Cusco- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hearty breakfast at hotel
Optional Activities
- Hike to Rainbow Mountain
- Visit massage parlour
Landmarks Rainbow Mountain
