Itinerary
- Day 1
Lima
LimaOptional Activities
- Explore Lima city center
- Traditional Peruvian dinner at a local restaurant
Landmarks Lima - Day 2
Lima to Ica
Lima to Ica- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Lima city center including Plaza de Armas
- Visit to Mercado Central
Landmarks Plaza de Armas Mercado Central - Day 3
Ica
Ica- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided hike around Huacachina oasis sand dunes (approximately 2 hours, around 100m elevation gain)
Optional Activities
- Sandboarding lesson in the evening
Landmarks Huacachina Oasis - Day 4
Ica to Arequipa
Ica to Arequipa- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Boat tour to Islas Ballestas (approximately 2 hours on boat)
Landmarks Islas Ballestas Paracas - Day 5
Arequipa
Arequipa- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Short city tour of Arequipa in afternoon
- Traditional Peruvian dinner at local restaurant
Landmarks Arequipa - Day 6
Cerro Verde
Cerro Verde- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided hike to Cerro Verde with approximately 400m elevation gain and 3 hours walking time
Landmarks Cerro Verde Tiabaya - Day 7
Arequipa to Chivay
Arequipa to Chivay- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided hike with approximately 600m elevation gain and 4-5 hours walking time
- Visit to stone ruins
Landmarks Colca Canyon Chivay - Day 8
Chivay to Cabanaconde
Chivay to Cabanaconde- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided hike to Mirador Cruz del Condor and through Colca Valley agricultural areas (approximately 2-3 hours walking)
Optional Activities
- Walk from Mirador Cruz del Condor to Cabanaconde instead of bus (approximately 1.5 hours by bus)
- Afternoon descent into Colca Canyon from rim
Landmarks Mirador Cruz del Condor Cabanaconde - Day 9
Cabanaconde to Chivay
Cabanaconde to Chivay- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Climb table-like peak approximately 4800m above Chivay (1300m elevation gain, 6 hours walking)
- Relax in hot springs at Las Caleras
Landmarks Las Caleras - Day 10
Chivay to Puno
Chivay to Puno- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tasting of local food at village market during journey
Landmarks Lake Titicaca Puno 
- Day 11
Atoja
Atoja- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided hike to Atoja summit 4450m with approximately 700m elevation gain and 4-5 hours walking time
Landmarks Atoja Chucuito - Day 12
Puno
Puno- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Boat tour on Lake Titicaca to Uros reed islands
- Visit to Sillustani archaeological site with burial towers
- Archaeological museum visit
- Traditional farmhouse visit with Alpaca owners
- Cheese and produce tasting at farmhouse
Optional Activities
- Purchase local cheese made by farmhouse family
- Purchase maize and potatoes from farmhouse
Landmarks Uros Islands Sillustani - Day 13
Puno to Cusco
Puno to Cusco- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Plaza de Armas and surrounding colonial architecture
Landmarks Plaza de Armas Cusco - Day 14
Cusco to Aguas Calientes
Cusco to Aguas Calientes- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Ollanta Inca ruins
- Optional climb of ruins hill
- Short hike in surrounding valleys (approximately 3 hours)
Landmarks Ollanta Aguas Calientes - Day 15
Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walk to and visit Machu Picchu ruins via ancient Inca trail from hotel (approximately 1-1.5 hours ascent)
- Climb of Machu Picchu mountain via old Inca paths (approximately 2 hours)
- Visit to Machu Picchu archaeological complex
Landmarks Machu Picchu Rio Apurimac 
- Day 16
Cusco
Cusco- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Cusco architecture
- Take overnight bus to Arequipa this evening
Landmarks Cusco - Day 17
Cusco to Arequipa
Cusco to Arequipa- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Arequipa - Day 18
Arequipa to Misti Basecamp
Arequipa to Misti Basecamp- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Jeep drive to Aguada Blanca at 3350m
- Guided hike with approximately 1200m elevation gain from 3600m to 4800m (4-5 hours with full pack)
Landmarks Volcán Misti Aguada Blanca - Day 19
Misti Summit Climb
Misti Summit Climb- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Pre-dawn guided summit push to 5821m Misti summit (approximately 1100m ascent, 7-9 hours total including descent and 2200m descent)
Landmarks Volcán Misti - Day 20
Arequipa
Arequipa- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Santa Catalina monastery complex
Optional Activities
- Visit Cayma village on Arequipa balcony
- Visit Plaza San Miguel with colonial church
- Lunch in Cayma
- Visit Museo Santuarios Andes and see Juanita mummy
- Explore historic downtown streets
- Visit Mercado San Camillo market
Landmarks Cayma Santa Catalina Monastery Museo Santuarios Andes Mercado San Camillo - Day 21
Arequipa to Chachani Basecamp
Arequipa to Chachani Basecamp- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Jeep drive to 4900m high plateau
- Optional short walk of approximately 1 hour to main basecamp
Landmarks Volcán Chachani - Day 22
Chachani Summit Climb
Chachani Summit Climb- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Guided summit climb with approximately 1200m ascent over steep scree and volcanic sand slopes (6-8 hours walking), descent 4 hours
Landmarks Volcán Chachani - Day 23
Arequipa to Lima
Arequipa to Lima- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Souvenir and gift shopping in Lima
- Explore Miraflores district
- Short city tour
Landmarks Miraflores - Day 24
Lima to Home
Lima to Home- Meals
- Breakfast
