Itinerary
- Day 1
Lima
Included Activities
- Leader-led walking tour of Miraflores district
- Visit Central Park (Parque Kennedy)
- Visit LarcoMar entertainment complex
- Visit Parque del Amor (Love Park)
Optional Activities
- Archaeological Museum (entrance fee PEN15)
- Guided tour of San Francisco Monastery and Catacombs (entrance fee PEN20)
- Lima Water Show (based on 4 participants, USD40)
- Lima Pisco Making (based on 4 participants, USD35)
- Private Larco Museum (based on 4 participants, USD50)
- Bohemian Barranco (based on 4 participants, USD75)
- Lima Eat Street (based on 4 participants, USD75)
- Lima Discovery + San Francisco and Pisco Sour - Urban Adventures (based on 2 participants, USD39)
- Coast Biking Tour - Urban Adventure (based on 2 participants, USD52)
- Private Home Cooked Ceviche Experience - Urban Adventure (based on 2 participants, USD85)
- Museum of the Inquisition (free entrance)
- Gold Museum (entrance fee PEN35)
- Museo de la Nacion (entrance fee PEN10)
- Banco Central de Reserva Museum (entrance fee PEN5)
- Dine at Tanta restaurant
- Try local Limenian desserts (mazamorra morada, rice pudding, rice zambito)
Landmarks Central Park (Parque Kennedy) LarcoMar Parque del Amor (Love Park) Tanta Restaurant - Days 2 - 3
Lima to Puerto Maldonado
Included Activities
- Flight to Puerto Maldonado
- Transfer to jungle lodge by motorised canoe
- Half-day jungle trek with flora and fauna exploration
- Night-time canoe excursion on Tambopata River to observe caimans
Landmarks Madre de Dios Tambopata River - Day 4
Puerto Maldonado to Cusco
Included Activities
- Flight to Cusco
- Leader-led walk around downtown Cusco
- Visit facade of Qoricancha temple
- Visit San Pedro market
- Visit main square
- Visit Twelve Angled Stone
- Visit Regocijo Square
- Visit San Blas Square
- Hands-on Pisco sour mixology class at Casa Intrepid
Optional Activities
- Cathedral entrance (PEN40)
- Full Boleto Turistico Pass - access to 16 archaeological sites (PEN135)
- Coricancha Temple entrance (PEN15)
- Cusco Cooking Class (USD70)
- Pisco Making - Urban Adventure (based on 2 participants, USD57)
- Try local donas
Landmarks Qoricancha Temple San Pedro Market Plaza de Armas (Main Square) Twelve Angled Stone Regocijo Square San Blas Square Casa Intrepid 
- Day 5
Cusco to Sacred Valley / Ollantaytambo
- Meals
- Lunch (Community lunch in local community in Sacred Valley)
Included Activities
- Drive through Sacred Valley
- Community visit to learn about local lifestyle and activities
- Community lunch
Optional Activities
- Visit Ollantaytambo Incan ruins
- Via Ferrata & Zipline (USD95)
- Rainbow Mountain Hike (based on 4 participants, USD105)
- Humantay Lake Hike (based on 4 participants, USD130)
- Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain Hike (based on 4 participants, USD100)
- Mountain Biking (based on 2 participants, USD170)
Landmarks Sacred Valley Ollantaytambo - Day 6
Ollantaytambo to Inca Trail / Quarry Trail / Cusco
- Meals
- Dinner (Nourishing meal prepared by cook at campsite (Route 1 & 2))
Included Activities
- Inca Trail Trek Day 1 (Route 1): Trek uphill to campsite at 3100m, visiting Ollantaytambo, Huillca Raccay, and Llactapata Incan sites
- Quarry Trail Trek Day 1 (Route 2): Visit Choquequilla ceremonial site, climb Qory Song'o hill for valley views, explore sacred tombs, reach Perolniyoc Cascade lookout, explore Q'orimarca archaeological site
- Cusco (Route 3): Free day to explore
Optional Activities
- Cusco (Route 3): Purchase Boleto Turistico for access to multiple museums and archaeological sites (PEN135)
- Cusco (Route 3): Visit museums and archaeological sites
- Cusco (Route 3): Mountain biking in surrounding hills
Landmarks Ollantaytambo Huillca Raccay Llactapata Veronica Peak Choquequilla Qory Song'o (Golden Heart) Q'orimarca Perolniyoc Cascade - Day 7
Inca Trail / Quarry Trail / Cusco
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch stop during trek (Route 2)), Dinner (Meal at campsite (Route 1 & 2))
Included Activities
- Inca Trail (Route 1): Trek to Dead Woman's Pass (4200m) and descent to Pacaymayo Valley campsite
- Quarry Trail (Route 2): Trek to Puccaqasa pass (approximately 4370m), lunch stop, trek to Kuychicassa (4450m), descend to Intipunku sun gate and campsite at 3600m
- Cusco (Route 3): Free day in Cusco
Optional Activities
- Cusco (Route 3): ChocoMuseo chocolate tastings and chocolate-making workshops
- Cusco (Route 3): Explore multiple cafes, restaurants, and markets
Landmarks Dead Woman's Pass (Warmiwanusca) Pacaymayo Valley Puccaqasa Pass Kuychicassa Intipunku (Sun Gate) Nevado Veronica ChocoMuseo - Day 8
Inca Trail / Quarry Trail / Aguas Calientes
Included Activities
- Inca Trail (Route 1): Trek through Pacaymayo Valley to Runkuracay Pass, descend to Sayacmarca ruins, cross third pass to Phuyupatamarca, descend to Winay Wayna campsite
- Quarry Trail (Route 2): Downhill hike to Kachiqata Quarry, optional exploration of Ollantaytambo cobbled streets, short train journey to Aguas Calientes
- Train (Route 3): Train journey from Ollantaytambo through Urubamba Valley to Aguas Calientes
Optional Activities
- Quarry Trail (Route 2): Explore cobbled streets of Ollantaytambo
Landmarks Runkuracay Pass Cordillera Vilcabamba Sayacmarca Phuyupatamarca (Town Above the Clouds) Winay Wayna Kachiqata Quarry Ollantaytambo Urubamba Valley Aguas Calientes - Day 9
Inca Trail / Quarry Trail / Train to Machu Picchu
- Meals
- Breakfast (Early breakfast at 4 am (Route 1 Inca Trail)), Lunch (Lunch in Aguas Calientes (all routes))
Included Activities
- Inca Trail (Route 1): Final trek to Intipunku (Sun Gate) and entrance to Machu Picchu
- Quarry Trail and Train (Routes 2 & 3): Bus ride to Machu Picchu at 5:30 am, guided tour of Machu Picchu ruins including temples, palaces, and living quarters
- All routes: Bus ride down to Aguas Calientes, lunch in Aguas Calientes, scenic train ride to Ollantaytambo, drive back to Cusco
Landmarks Intipunku (Sun Gate) Machu Picchu Aguas Calientes Ollantaytambo 
- Day 10
Cusco
Optional Activities
- Mountain biking in hills surrounding Cusco
- Walk through Seven Borreguitos street
- Visit cafes on Plaza de Armas
- Group dinner with fellow travellers
- Experience Cusco's nightlife
Landmarks Seven Borreguitos Plaza de Armas - Day 11
Cusco to Puno
Included Activities
- Bus journey from Cusco to Puno across the Altiplano plateau
Optional Activities
- Experience evening parade with traditional dancers (if available during stay)
Landmarks Altiplano Plateau Puno - Day 12
Puno to Lake Titicaca
Included Activities
- Lake Titicaca slow motorboat tour
- Visit to Uros floating islands
- Homestay accommodation in local community in Llachon
Optional Activities
- Help host family with daily activities
- Play soccer in village
Landmarks Lake Titicaca Uros Floating Islands Llachon - Day 13
Lake Titicaca to Puno
- Meals
- Breakfast (Home-cooked breakfast with host family)
Included Activities
- Home-cooked breakfast with host family
- Boat return journey to Puno
Optional Activities
- Explore island in the morning
- Explore Puno in the afternoon
Landmarks Llachon Island Puno - Day 14
Puno to La Paz
Included Activities
- Local bus journey from Puno to La Paz
- Border crossing (Peru to Bolivia) with immigration procedures
Optional Activities
- Optional group dinner in La Paz
Landmarks Peru-Bolivia Border La Paz - Day 15
La Paz
Optional Activities
- Explore La Paz streets and neighborhoods
- Experience the city's modern and traditional atmosphere
- Dinner and nightlife exploration
Landmarks La Paz Calle Jaen - Day 16
La Paz to Uyuni
Included Activities
- Guided walk with leader through La Paz
- Visit Mercado de Hechiceria (Witches' Market)
- Overnight bus journey to Uyuni
Optional Activities
- Visit Coca Museum (USD3)
Landmarks Mercado de Hechiceria (Witches' Market) Coca Museum Rosario District 
- Day 17
Uyuni to Salar de Uyuni
Included Activities
- Visit to Train Cemetery
- Exploration of Salar de Uyuni salt flats
- Visit to Inka Wasi Isla (Fish Island)
Landmarks Uyuni Train Cemetery Salar de Uyuni Inka Wasi Isla (Fish Island) - Day 18
Salar de Uyuni to Bolivian Altiplano
Included Activities
- 4WD drive through Andean (Atacama) Desert
- Stop at Laguna Colorada
- Wildlife viewing (llamas, flamingos, viscachas, foxes)
Landmarks Andean (Atacama) Desert Laguna Colorada - Day 19
Bolivian Altiplano to San Pedro de Atacama
Included Activities
- Optional soak in desert natural thermal baths
- Border crossing from Bolivia to Chile
- 4WD journey to San Pedro de Atacama
Optional Activities
- Thermal baths soak (Polques Thermal Baths, USD1)
Landmarks Bolivia-Chile Border Geysers San Pedro de Atacama 
- Days 20 - 21
San Pedro de Atacama
Optional Activities
- Astronomy tour (USD35)
- Meteorito Museum visit (CLP5000)
- Self-guided walk around old square
- Explore local cafes and restaurants
- People-watching with coffee
Landmarks San Pedro de Atacama - Day 22
San Pedro de Atacama to Salta
Included Activities
- Bus journey from San Pedro de Atacama to Salta
- Border crossing (Chile to Argentina)
Optional Activities
- Late dinner upon arrival
Landmarks Salta - Day 23
Salta
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Hike up 1070 steps to Cerro San Bernardo summit
- Gondola (cable car) ride to Cerro San Bernardo (USD3)
- Archaeological Museum visit (USD2)
Landmarks Cerro San Bernardo - Day 24
Salta to Buenos Aires
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Included flight from Salta to Buenos Aires
Optional Activities
- Tango show
- Football match attendance
- Dinner with steak and Malbec wine
Landmarks Buenos Aires 
- Day 25
Buenos Aires
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- San Telmo market visit with leader
- Empanada tasting
- Local ice cream tasting (dulce de leche)
Optional Activities
- La Recoleta Cemetery visit (USD7)
- Recoleta district museums
- Caminito street in La Boca
- Boca Juniors stadium visit
- Streetside cafe experience
- Nightlife exploration with group
Landmarks San Telmo Market La Recoleta Cemetery Recoleta District La Boca Caminito Street Boca Juniors Stadium - Day 26
Buenos Aires
- Meals
- Breakfast
