Itinerary
- Day 1
Lima
You'll arrive in Lima and get transferred to your hotel in the Miraflores district. This gives you time to settle in and adjust to the local time before things kick off tomorrow.
- Day 2
Lima
A half-day city tour takes you through Lima's different neighborhoods, starting with Miraflores and San Isidro before heading into the historic center. After lunch, you'll visit the Larco Herrera Museum, which covers Peru's 3,000 years of history through its collections.
Included Activities
- Half-day city tour of Miraflores and San Isidro
- Visit to historic center of Lima (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Guided tour of Larco Herrera Museum
Landmarks Larco Herrera Museum Historic Center of Lima - Day 3
Lima to Arequipa
Head to Lima Airport for a domestic flight to Arequipa, known as the White City. Once you arrive and get to your hotel, the rest of the day is open for you to wander around on your own and get oriented.
- Day 4
Arequipa to Colca Valley
After breakfast, you'll travel toward the Colca Valley, passing through small villages with mountain and volcano views along the way. The drive takes you to Chivay, where you'll check out the local market and then head to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer to Colca Valley
- Visit to local market in Chivay
Landmarks Colca Valley 
- Day 5
Colca Valley to Puno
You'll leave early to reach Cruz del Condor, a viewpoint where you can see the canyon's depth and watch condors riding the thermal updrafts. Later you continue by bus toward Puno, traveling with the other group members.
Included Activities
- Visit to Cruz del Condor viewpoint
- Condor watching in Colca Valley
Landmarks Cruz del Condor 
- Day 6
Puno
A full day on Lake Titicaca involves visiting Taquile Island, the Luquina community on Chuquito Peninsula, and the famous floating reed islands where the Uros people live. You'll spend time on boats seeing how these communities live on the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Full-day Lake Titicaca excursion
- Visit to Taquile Island
- Visit to Luquina community on Chuquito Peninsula
- Visit to floating reed islands of the Uros
Landmarks Lake Titicaca Taquile Island Uros Floating Islands - Day 7
Puno to Cuzco
The bus journey through the Andes includes stops at La Raya pass at 4,335 m (14,222 ft), the Viracocha Temple, and the church of Andahuaylilles before reaching Cuzco. The scenery changes dramatically as you descend toward the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Bus journey through the Andes
- Stop at La Raya pass (4,335 m)
- Visit to Viracocha Temple
- Visit to church of Andahuaylilles
Optional Activities
- Train ride on the Titicaca Train (instead of bus) - per person €210 (train runs Thursdays, Saturdays and some Mondays; includes observation car, gourmet lunch, and traditional dances and music performance)
Landmarks La Raya Pass Viracocha Temple Church of Andahuaylilles - Day 8
Cuzco
Spend your morning resting or exploring Cuzco at your own pace. In the afternoon, a guided walking tour covers the cathedral, the Koricancha Sun Temple, and San Blas, the artisan district perched on the hillside.
Included Activities
- Walking city tour of Cuzco
- Visit to Cuzco Cathedral
- Visit to Koricancha Sun Temple
- Exploration of artisan district of San Blas
Landmarks Cuzco Cathedral Koricancha Sun Temple San Blas - Day 9
Cuzco to Sacred Valley to Aguas Calientes
You'll visit the salt mines of Maras and the circular terraced ruins of Moray, then continue to the fortress of Ollantaytambo in the Sacred Valley. By late afternoon, you board a train to Aguas Calientes for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Afternoon Tea
Included Activities
- Visit to salt mines of Maras
- Visit to round terraces of Moray
- Visit to fortress ruins of Ollantaytambo
- Train journey to Aguas Calientes
Landmarks Maras Salt Mines Moray Terraces Ollantaytambo Fortress - Day 10
Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu to Cuzco
An early drive takes you to Machu Picchu, where a guide shows you around this 15th-century Inca site that remained hidden from Spanish colonizers until 1911. You'll return by train to Ollanta or Poroy, then continue back to Cuzco.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Early morning drive to Machu Picchu
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu Inca citadel
- Train journey from Machu Picchu area back to Cuzco
Landmarks Machu Picchu 
- Day 11
Cuzco
This day is yours to rest in Cuzco or explore on your own. If you want, optional tours are available to nearby Inca ruins or to Rainbow Mountain, so you can choose based on how you're feeling.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Half-day tour to the 4 Inca ruins near Cuzco - per person €135 (from 2 people; includes visits to Sacsayhuaman fortress, Kenko temple, Puka Pucara red fortress, and Tambomachay bath of the Incas)
- Full-day tour to Rainbow Mountain - per person €250 (from 2 people; includes 2.5-hour drive to 4,350 m starting point, approximately 2 hours hiking to Rainbow Mountain viewpoint at 5,020 m, short walk to Red Valley viewpoint, and return hike; offered April to December only, weather dependent)
Landmarks Sacsayhuaman Kenko Temple Puka Pucara Tambomachay Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca) - Day 12
Cuzco to Puerto Maldonado
You'll transfer to Cuzco Airport for a domestic flight to Puerto Maldonado. From there, it's a transfer to your jungle lodge, which sits in an area with lots of wildlife viewing opportunities right from the start.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Box lunch), Afternoon Tea
Included Activities
- Transfer to airport
- Transfer from Puerto Maldonado to lodge
- Days 13 - 14
Puerto Maldonado
From your lodge, you'll take excursions into the Peruvian Amazon lowlands, exploring sections of intact rainforest with rich wildlife. This remote region feels untouched and you'll see animals and plants that exist nowhere else.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Tea
Included Activities
- Excursions into Peruvian Amazon lowlands
- Rainforest exploration
- Wildlife viewing
Landmarks Peruvian Amazon - Day 15
Puerto Maldonado to Lima
You'll drive to Puerto Maldonado and catch a flight back to Lima, wrapping up your time in Peru. It's the final leg after two weeks experiencing the country's diversity, from cities to mountains to jungle.
- Meals
- Breakfast
