Itinerary
- Day 1
Lima
Optional Activities
- Explore Lima city on your own
- Day 2
Lima to Ica
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Plaza de Armas in Lima city center
- Visit church honoring Francisco Pizarro
- Explore Mercado Central market in Lima
Landmarks Plaza de Armas Mercado Central - Day 3
Huacachina
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike at Huacachina oasis through sand dunes
Optional Activities
- Sandboarding in the evening under expert guidance
Landmarks Huacachina Oasis - Day 4
Paracas to Arequipa
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Boat trip to Islas Ballestas for wildlife viewing
Landmarks Islas Ballestas - Day 5
Arequipa
- Meals
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Short city tour of Arequipa in the afternoon
- Day 6
Cerro Verde
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Cerro Verde near Tiabaya
Landmarks Cerro Verde Tiabaya - Day 7
Chivay
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to view stone ruins near Chivay
- Trek through lush high valley with llamas and streams
- Climb ridge with views of Colca Valley
Landmarks Colca Canyon - Day 8
Cabanaconde
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Mirador Cruz del Condor for condor viewing
- Explore canyon edge at Cabanaconde with descent for views
Optional Activities
- Walk from Mirador Cruz del Condor to Cabanaconde instead of taking the bus
Landmarks Mirador Cruz del Condor - Day 9
Chivay
- Meals
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Climb mesa-like peak of approximately 4,800m above Chivay with 1,300m altitude gain
- Relax in Las Caleras hot springs
Landmarks Las Caleras Hot Springs - Day 10
Puno
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Stop at small village market to try local food
Landmarks Lake Titicaca - Day 11
Atoja Peak
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Climb 4,450m Atoja peak above Chucuito
Optional Activities
- Visit Chucuito village depending on needs and available buses
Landmarks Atoja Peak Chucuito - Day 12
Lake Titicaca and Sillustani
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Boat tour on Lake Titicaca visiting Uru islands
- Visit Sillustani ruins with archaeological museum
- Visit traditional farmhouse with alpacas and farm animals
- Try and purchase homemade cheese and local produce
Landmarks Uru Islands Sillustani - Day 13
Puno to Cusco
- Meals
- Dinner
Landmarks Plaza de Armas - Day 14
Ollanta to Aguas Calientes
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner (Dinner in the lively market square of Ollanta)
Included Activities
- Explore Ollanta ruins
- Climb mountain ruins of Ollanta
- Hike in surrounding green valleys
Landmarks Ollanta - Day 15
Machu Picchu
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Machu Picchu via old Inca path and suspension bridge
- Explore Machu Picchu ruins in early morning
- Climb Machu Picchu mountain via old Inca paths
- Tour Machu Picchu buildings in afternoon
Landmarks Machu Picchu Rio Apurimac 
- Day 16
Aguas Calientes to Cusco
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore another part of Cusco's architecture
- Take night bus to Arequipa instead of staying in Cusco
- Day 17
Cusco to Arequipa
- Meals
- Dinner
- Day 18
Misti Base Camp
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Jeep transport to Aguada Blanca at 3,350m
- Guided trek to Misti base camp at 4,650m
Landmarks Misti Volcano Aguada Blanca - Day 19
Misti Summit
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided summit assault on Misti volcano
- Descent from Misti summit
- Dismantle base camp
Landmarks Misti Volcano - Day 20
Arequipa City Tour
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Cayma village for city views
- Visit colonial church in Plaza San Miguel
- Visit Museo Santuarios Andes with Juanita mummy
- Visit Santa Catalina monastery
- Explore Mercado San Camillo market
Landmarks Cayma Plaza San Miguel Museo Santuarios Andes Santa Catalina Monastery Mercado San Camillo - Day 21
Chachani Base Camp
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Jeep transport to 4,900m plateau
- Hike 400m uphill to Chachani base camp at 5,300m
Landmarks Chachani Volcano - Day 22
Chachani Summit
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided summit assault on Chachani
- Descent from Chachani summit
Landmarks Chachani Volcano - Day 23
Return to Lima
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Optional short guided city tour of Lima
- Visit Miraflores district
Optional Activities
- Shop for souvenirs and gifts in Lima
Landmarks Miraflores - Day 24
Departure from Lima
