Itinerary
- Day 1
Lima
You'll land in Lima and connect with your local host for the ride to your hotel in Miraflores, the upscale shopping district. This evening you'll head out for dinner with your Travel Director and the rest of the group.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Iberostar Hotel Lima), Hotel (SOUMA Lima, Vignette Collection)
Included Activities
- Dinner with Travel Director and fellow travelers
- Day 2
Lima
Start at Casona San Marcos for a local snack while learning about the building's history. You'll join a workshop to pick up cajón percussion and some basic música negra dance steps. After that, head to the Main Square then spend the rest of your day in Miraflores, Kennedy Park, or checking out local restaurants on your own. There's also an optional guided walking tour available if you'd like to see Larcomar shopping centre.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Iberostar Hotel Lima), Hotel (SOUMA Lima, Vignette Collection)
Included Activities
- City tour of Lima highlights
- Visit to Casona San Marcos with local snack and history lesson
- Cajón percussion instrument workshop
- Introduction to música negra dance
- Visit to Main Square of Lima
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Miraflores with Local Specialist including Larcomar shopping centre
Landmarks Casona San Marcos Main Square of Lima Kennedy Park Larcomar shopping centre - Day 3
Lima to Cusco
This morning you're flying to Cusco, your gateway to the Sacred Valley. You'll have a local Peruvian lunch with sweeping views of the valley, then meet with a Shaman who'll perform a special ceremony welcoming you to Peru.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local Peruvian lunch with sweeping views of the Sacred Valley), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sonesta Posadas del Inca Yucay)
Included Activities
- Flight to Cusco
- Local Peruvian lunch with Sacred Valley views
- Shaman ceremony welcoming guests to Peru
Landmarks Sacred Valley 
- Day 4
Sacred Valley
Meet local farmers who grow Peru's Giant White Corn and see how they combine ancestral knowledge with modern techniques. You'll watch a Marinera dance performance showing Peru's Spanish, Indigenous and African heritage. Later in the afternoon you get to join a hands-on cooking class where you'll prepare authentic ceviche and craft the perfect Pisco sour.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Be My Guest experience lunch with Giant White Corn farmers), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sonesta Posadas del Inca Yucay)
Included Activities
- Be My Guest experience meeting Giant White Corn farmers
- Learn about traditional and modern farming techniques
- Watch Marinera dance performance
- Hands-on cooking class preparing ceviche
- Pisco sour preparation
Landmarks Sacred Valley - Day 5
Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu
You'll visit Ollantaytambo's massive stone terraces and fortress ruins. Then board the Vistadome train along the Inca Trail heading to Machu Picchu, taking in panoramic views with a light snack included. Once there, explore with a Local Specialist who'll point out temples, palaces, terraces, the Temple of the Sun, House of the Priest, Sacred Plaza, and the intricately carved Intihuatana.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (El MaPi)
Included Activities
- Visit to Ollantaytambo ruins
- Vistadome train journey to Machu Picchu with light snack
- Guided exploration of Machu Picchu temples, palaces and terraces
- Visit to Temple of the Sun
- Visit to House of the Priest
- Visit to Sacred Plaza
- Visit to Intihuatana
Landmarks Ollantaytambo Machu Picchu Temple of the Sun Intihuatana 
- Day 6
Machu Picchu to Sacred Valley
You've got another chance to spend time at Machu Picchu exploring the hilltop fortress at your own pace. Later you'll take the train back to the Sacred Valley, stopping along the way to learn about natural dyeing techniques from native weavers. The day ends at the Pisac handicraft market where you can sample chicha, the traditional Andean drink.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Cusco)
Included Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Machu Picchu
- Train journey back to Sacred Valley
- Learn about natural dyeing techniques from native weavers
- Visit to Pisac handicraft market
- Sample chicha (traditional Andean drink)
Landmarks Machu Picchu Pisac handicraft market - Day 7
Cusco
Begin in Cusco at Sacsayhuamán, the UNESCO-listed Incan fortress, then continue on a guided city tour. You'll visit Korikancha, once the Incan Empire's most important temple, and stop at Mantay, a social project for young mothers. Your afternoon is free to explore, or you can join optional activities like the Choco Museum, Maras Salt Mines, Moray terraces, a walking tour after dark, or a Peruvian cooking class.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Cusco)
Included Activities
- Visit to Sacsayhuamán fortress
- Guided city tour of Cusco
- Visit to Korikancha (Golden Temple of the Sun)
- Visit to Mantay social project
Optional Activities
- Visit to Choco Museum
- Explore Maras Salt Mines and Moray terraces
- Walking tour of Cusco after dark
- Peruvian cooking class
Landmarks Sacsayhuamán Korikancha Mantay Choco Museum Maras Salt Mines Moray terraces - Day 8
Cusco to Puno
You're heading toward Puno, crossing the La Raya Pass where the Andes divide the Cusco and Puno regions. Stop at Raqchi, an archaeological site that was once key along the Inca road network. Then you'll visit a local family home for lunch and stories, and try painting your own torito de Pucará, a colorful ceramic bull that symbolizes strength, protection and good fortune in this part of Peru.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Shared lunch with local family), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sonesta Posadas Del Inca)
Included Activities
- Explore archaeological site of Raqchi
- Shared lunch and stories with local family
- Paint a torito de Pucará ceramic bull
Landmarks La Raya Pass Raqchi - Day 9
Lake Titicaca
Take a scenic cruise across Lake Titicaca to the Uros Floating Islands where you'll meet a local family and learn how they build their homes from totora reeds. After that, cruise to Taquile Island to connect with the Indigenous community and learn about their UNESCO-listed knitting and weaving traditions during a home-cooked lunch.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Home-cooked lunch on Taquile Island), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (GHL Hotel Lago Titicaca), Hotel (Sonesta Posadas Del Inca)
Included Activities
- Scenic cruise across Lake Titicaca
- Visit to Uros Floating Islands
- Meet local family on Uros Islands
- Learn about totora reed construction
- Cruise to Taquile Island
- Meet Indigenous community
- Learn about UNESCO-listed knitting and weaving traditions
- Home-cooked lunch on Taquile Island
Landmarks Lake Titicaca Uros Floating Islands Taquile Island - Day 10
Puno to Paracas
This morning you're heading back to Lima, then continuing on to Paracas, the coastal playground. You'll see what life looks like in Peru's rural countryside along the way. Once you arrive in Paracas you'll have the evening to yourself, with the option to take a stroll along the Malecon if you'd like.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Spa Hotel Aranwa), Hotel (Aranwa Paracas Resort & Spa)
Optional Activities
- Stroll along the Malecon
Landmarks Paracas Malecon - Day 11
Nazca Lines and Ica
Fly above the desert to view the Nazca Lines, ancient geoglyphs best seen from the air, and spot the hummingbird, spider, monkey and condor among the centuries-old designs. Back on the ground, explore the Regional Museum of Ica with artifacts from the Paracas, Nazca and Inca cultures. Then visit a winery to learn how Peru's Pisco is made, sample different styles, and have a relaxed lunch of regional dishes. The rest of the afternoon is yours to do as you please.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch of regional dishes at winery)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Spa Hotel Aranwa), Hotel (Aranwa Paracas Resort & Spa)
Included Activities
- Flight to view Nazca Lines
- View Nazca geoglyphs from the air
- Visit to Regional Museum of Ica
- Winery tour learning Pisco production
- Pisco tasting
- Lunch of regional dishes at winery
Landmarks Nazca Lines Regional Museum of Ica - Day 12
Ballestas Islands and Lima
Work with a Local Specialist to cruise around the uninhabited Ballestas Islands, spotting guanay cormorants, Peruvian boobies, pelicans, sea lions, fur seals and Humboldt penguins. You'll see the mysterious Candelabro in Pisco Bay. From there, head back to Lima to visit the Larco Museum with a Local Specialist, then wrap up with a festive farewell dinner in the museum's garden restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Festive farewell dinner in Larco Museum garden restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Iberostar Hotel Lima), Hotel (SOUMA Lima, Vignette Collection)
Included Activities
- Cruise around Ballestas Islands
- Wildlife viewing at Ballestas Islands
- View Candelabro in Pisco Bay
- Visit to Larco Museum
- Farewell dinner in Larco Museum garden restaurant
Landmarks Ballestas Islands Candelabro Larco Museum - Day 13
Lima to Puerto Maldonado
This morning you're flying to Puerto Maldonado, then traveling by boat along the Madre de Dios River to your jungle lodge, Inkaterra Field Station. You'll meet your guides and connect with a Local Specialist for insights into the rainforest. Keep watch for shy caiman during a pre-dinner boat expedition.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Amazon Field Station by Inkaterra, Puerto Maldonado)
Included Activities
- Flight to Puerto Maldonado
- Journey on Madre de Dios River
- Transfer to Inkaterra Field Station jungle lodge
- Rainforest insights with Local Specialist
- Pre-dinner boat expedition searching for caiman
Landmarks Madre de Dios River Inkaterra Field Station - Day 14
Puerto Maldonado Rainforest
Climb the Inkaterra Canopy Walkway, using suspension bridges high above the forest floor to see the rainforest from its rooftop. Take a short boat ride into Tambopata National Reserve and hike through thick jungle. You'll reach Sandoval Lake where you might spot birds, monkeys, giant river otters, black caimans and anacondas. Watch the sunset over the lake before heading back to the lodge for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Amazon Field Station by Inkaterra, Puerto Maldonado)
Included Activities
- Inkaterra Canopy Walkway experience
- Boat ride to Tambopata National Reserve
- Jungle hike
- Sandoval Lake wildlife viewing
- Sunset viewing at Sandoval Lake
Landmarks Inkaterra Canopy Walkway Tambopata National Reserve Sandoval Lake - Day 15
Amazon Rainforest
Explore the Amazon's aguajales rainforest swampland during a Make Travel Matter experience. Learn how vegetation adapts to exotic species in the area. Visit the organic bio-orchard to discover tropical plants and their healing capabilities. At night you'll venture out with your Local Specialist to find strange species active in the Amazon darkness.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Amazon Field Station by Inkaterra, Puerto Maldonado)
Included Activities
- Aguajales rainforest swampland hike
- Learn about vegetation adaptation
- Visit organic bio-orchard
- Learn about tropical plant healing capabilities
- Nocturnal Amazon exploration
Landmarks Aguajales rainforest - Day 16
Puerto Maldonado to Lima
After breakfast you're heading back to Puerto Maldonado as your Amazon experience ends. Fly to Lima where your meet and greet local guide will walk you to your hotel right next to the airport. The rest of the day is free for you to relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Wyndham Costa del Sol Lima Airport), Hotel (Wyndham Grand Costa del Sol)
Included Activities
- Flight to Lima from Puerto Maldonado
- Day 17
Departure
Your international flight departs at your leisure.
