Itinerary
- Day 1
Lima
Optional Activities
- Visit the Gold Museum
- Lima Discovery Tour with Urban Adventures to explore hidden hangouts, markets and street food vendors
- Day 2
Lima to Paracas
Included Activities
- Walking tour of downtown Lima including Plaza Mayor, Cathedral of Lima, San Francisco Monastery and Central Market
Optional Activities
- Visit a bar serving Pisco sour
Landmarks Plaza Mayor Cathedral of Lima San Francisco Monastery Central Market - Day 3
Paracas to Nazca
Optional Activities
- Guided boat tour of Ballestas Islands in Paracas National Reserve to spot pelicans, red-footed boobies and flamingos (two-hour tour)
- Self-paced sightseeing in Paracas
- View the viewing platform at Huacachina
- Scenic flight over Nazca Lines
Landmarks Ballestas Islands Paracas National Reserve Nazca Lines Huacachina - Day 4
Nazca to Arequipa
Included Activities
- Chauchilla Cemetery Tour
Landmarks Chauchilla Cemetery - Day 5
Arequipa
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Wander Plaza Mayor and nearby cathedral
- Visit Andean Sanctuaries Museum to see the Ice Maiden Inca mummy
- Try local dishes like rocoto relleno
Landmarks El Misti Volcano Andean Sanctuaries Museum 
- Day 6
Arequipa to Chivay
Optional Activities
- Soak in Colca Canyon hot springs
- Try llama steak at a local restaurant
- Watch live Andean music at a pena (bar)
Landmarks Patapama Colca Canyon hot springs - Day 7
Chivay to Puno
Included Activities
- Colca Canyon - Guided tour
Optional Activities
- Explore the town of Puno upon arrival
Landmarks Colca Canyon Lake Titicaca - Day 8
Puno - Uros Islands
- Meals
- Dinner (Home-cooked meal with host family)
Included Activities
- Lake Titicaca - Boat tour & Homestay
Optional Activities
- Join a soccer game with locals
Landmarks Uros Islands - Day 9
Puno - Taquile Island
Optional Activities
- Shop for high-quality, locally-knitted textiles and handicrafts on Taquile Island
- Hike uphill to the main area of the island
- Enjoy a drink at a local bar in Puno
Landmarks Taquile Island 
- Day 10
Puno to Cusco
Included Activities
- Cusco - Leader-led orientation walk
- Cusco - Chocolate Museum Visit & Hot Chocolate
Landmarks Qoricancha temple San Pedro market Plaza de Armas 12 Angled Stone Regocijo Square San Blas Square Cusco's Chocolate Museum - Day 11
Cusco
Optional Activities
- Visit Contemporary Art Museum
- Visit Regional History Museum
- Visit Qosqo Native Art Museum
- Explore Inca ruins: Saqsaywaman, Q'enqo, Puka Pukara, Pisac, Ollantaytambo
- Visit Coricancha (formerly the Inca empire's richest temple)
- Purchase a Boleto Turistico (tourism ticket) to access multiple sites
Landmarks Contemporary Art Museum Regional History Museum Qosqo Native Art Museum Saqsaywaman Q'enqo Puka Pukara Pisac Ollantaytambo Coricancha - Day 12
Cusco
- Meals
- Dinner (Nourishing meal prepared by cook at campsite (Route 1))
Included Activities
- 3 Night/4 Day Inca Trail guided hike with porters' support (Route 1)
- 2 Night/3 Day Inca Quarry Trail guided hike (Route 2)
- Guided Cusco stay with museums and archaeological sites access (Route 3)
Landmarks Ollantaytambo Huillca Raccay Llactapata Veronica Peak Choquequilla Qory Song'o hill Q'orimarca archaeological site Coricancha 
- Day 13
Inca Trail or Quarry Trail
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in local community with traditional lifestyle learning (Route 3))
Optional Activities
- Learn about traditional Quechua lifestyle (Route 3)
- Explore Ollantaytambo town (Route 3)
Landmarks Warmiwanusca (Dead Woman's Pass) Puccaqasa Kuychicassa Intipunku (sun gate) Wilcamayo (Sacred Valley) Ollantaytambo 
- Day 14
Inca Trail or Quarry Trail
Optional Activities
- Explore Ollantaytambo (Route 2)
Landmarks Runkuracay Pass Sayacmarca Phuyupatamarca (Town Above the Clouds) Winay Wayna Cordillera Vilcabamba Kachiqata quarry Ollantaytambo Urubamba Valley - Day 15
Machu Picchu
- Meals
- Breakfast (Early breakfast at 4am (Route 1)), Lunch (Lunch in Aguas Calientes)
Included Activities
- Machu Picchu - Entrance and guided tour
Landmarks Intipunku (Sun Gate) Machu Picchu - Day 16
Cusco
Optional Activities
- Relax at a cafe on Plaza de Armas
- Explore San Pedro Market for vegetables, meats, local cheeses, chocolates, herbal medicines and handicrafts
- Try local 'mystery soups' at market restaurants
- Mountain biking in the hills surrounding Cusco
Landmarks Plaza de Armas San Pedro Market - Day 17
Cusco to Amazon Jungle
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch stop during canoe journey)
Included Activities
- Amazon Jungle - Amazon jungle lodge stay
Landmarks Madre de Dios region - Day 18
Amazon Jungle
- Meals
- Lunch
Optional Activities
- Half-day jungle trek with local guide to learn about flora, fauna and medicinal plants
- Night walk to spot nocturnal wildlife including caimans, jaguars and anacondas
- Day 19
Amazon to Lima
Optional Activities
- Explore more of Lima's sights
- Last-minute shopping in Lima
- Regroup with group for celebratory farewell dinner
- Day 20
Lima to Buenos Aires
Optional Activities
- Solo exploration of Buenos Aires
- Visit local attractions (leader can provide recommendations)
- Day 21
Buenos Aires
Optional Activities
- Visit San Telmo neighbourhood to explore old mansions, cafes and shops
- Visit Recoleta cemetery
- Visit Casa Rosada (Pink House)
Landmarks San Telmo neighbourhood Recoleta Cemetery Casa Rosada - Day 22
Buenos Aires
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Buenos Aires - Leader-led orientation walk
Optional Activities
- Beginner's tango class
- Glass of malbec wine
- Find traditional asado (barbecue) restaurant for dinner
Landmarks Colon Theatre Obelisk Plaza de Mayo - Day 23
Buenos Aires to Ibera Wetlands
Landmarks Ibera Wetlands Parana River - Day 24
Ibera Wetlands
- Meals
- Lunch (Asado (barbecue))
Included Activities
- Ibera Wetlands - Day tour
Landmarks Ibera Wetlands - Day 25
Ituzaingo to Foz do Iguazu
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hearty breakfast)
Included Activities
- Iguazu Falls - Guarani community visit
Landmarks Guarani community - Day 26
Foz do Iguazu
Included Activities
- Iguazu Falls - Tour of the Brazilian side of the falls
Optional Activities
- Helicopter ride over the falls for spectacular aerial views
Landmarks Iguazu Falls San Martin Island - Day 27
Iguazu Falls
Included Activities
- Iguazu Falls - Tour of the Argentinian side of the falls
Optional Activities
- Zodiac tour around the base of the cascades
Landmarks Iguazu Falls - Day 28
Foz do Iguazu to Rio de Janeiro
Optional Activities
- Visit a football game
- Cable car ride from Praia Vermelha to Sugarloaf Mountain
- Enjoy a caipirinha at a beachside bar
Landmarks Sugarloaf Mountain Praia Vermelha - Day 29
Rio de Janeiro
Included Activities
- Rio de Janeiro - Corcovado, Christ the Redeemer & Farmer's Market Urban Adventure
Optional Activities
- Explore more of Rio de Janeiro
- Regroup with group for farewell dinner
Landmarks Christ the Redeemer Corcovado - Day 30
Rio de Janeiro
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Rio de Janeiro
- Extend stay in Rio de Janeiro
