Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Flight to Lima
Flight to Lima - Day 2
Lima
LimaIncluded Activities
- Airport pickup and transfer to Miraflores
Optional Activities
- Explore boutiques and restaurants in Miraflores
- Walk along the Pacific coast at Larcomar
Landmarks Miraflores Jorge Chávez Airport - Day 3
Lima to Trujillo
Lima to Trujillo- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- City tour of Lima including Larcomar shopping center
- Visit Park of Love in Miraflores
- Explore San Isidro district
- Historic center tour including Plaza de Armas, cathedral, and San Francisco monastery
Landmarks Larcomar Shopping Center Park of Love (Parque del Amor) San Isidro Plaza de Armas, Lima Lima Cathedral San Francisco Monastery - Day 4
Trujillo
Trujillo- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Lunch in a typical restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit Moche temple complex with Sun and Moon pyramids
- Explore Huaca de la Luna (Pyramid of the Moon)
- City tour of Trujillo historic center
- Visit Plaza de Armas with Monumento de la Libertad
- Visit cathedral
Optional Activities
- Visit Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History
Landmarks Huaca del Sol Huaca de la Luna Plaza de Armas, Trujillo Monumento de la Libertad Trujillo Cathedral - Day 5
Huancaco
Huancaco- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at Huanchaco beach)
Included Activities
- Visit Huaca Arco Iris (Dragon Temple/Huaca El Dragon)
- Explore Chan Chan archaeological site
- Beach break at Huancaco with reed fishing boats
Landmarks Huaca Arco Iris Chan Chan Huanchaco Beach - Day 6
Trujillo to Chiclayo
Trujillo to Chiclayo- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit El Brujo archaeological site
- Explore three temple pyramids at El Brujo
- Museum visit with Princess of Cao mummy
- City tour of Chiclayo
- Visit colonial buildings in Chiclayo
- Visit Paseo de las Musas park
- Visit witches' market (Mercado de Brujas)
Optional Activities
- Stop for lunch en route to Chiclayo
Landmarks El Brujo Paseo de las Musas Witches' Market (Mercado de Brujas) - Day 7
Chiclayo
Chiclayo- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Valley of the Pyramids of Túcume with 26 adobe pyramids
- Explore Huaca Larga pyramid
- Museum visit at Túcume Valley
- Visit Tumbas Reales de Sipán Museum in Lambayeque
Landmarks Valley of the Pyramids of Túcume Huaca Larga Tumbas Reales de Sipán Museum Lambayeque - Day 8
Lima to Paracas
Lima to Paracas- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Transfer to bus station in Lima
Optional Activities
- Shopping in Miraflores
- Visit Larcomar shopping center and Pacific Ocean viewpoint
Landmarks Paracas - Day 9
Paracas to Nazca
Paracas to Nazca- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Boat trip to Ballestas Islands
- View candelabra image
- Observe sea lions, penguins, and seabirds
- Visit pisco distillery
- Travel to Huacachina oasis
- Stop at Maria Reiche viewing platform
Optional Activities
- Buggy tour through the dunes at Huacachina
- Sandboarding at Huacachina
- Excursion to Paracas National Reserve in case of bad weather
Landmarks Ballestas Islands Candelabra Geoglyph Huacachina Maria Reiche Viewing Platform Paracas National Reserve - Day 10
Nazca
NazcaIncluded Activities
- Visit Chauchilla burial ground
- Learn about Nazca culture and burial practices
Optional Activities
- Cessna flight over Nazca Lines
Landmarks Nazca Lines Chauchilla Burial Ground - Day 11
Arequipa
Arequipa- Meals
- Breakfast (Hearty breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Plaza de Armas
- Visit cathedral
- Visit town hall
- Visit baroque church La Compañía
- Visit San Camillo market
- Explore Santa Catalina monastery (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Visit Yanahuara viewpoint
- Visit Museo Santuarios de Andinos with mummy Juanita or Sarita
Optional Activities
- Visit local markets
Landmarks Arequipa Plaza de Armas, Arequipa Arequipa Cathedral La Compañía Church San Camillo Market Santa Catalina Monastery Yanahuara Viewpoint Misti Volcano Museo Santuarios de Andinos - Day 12
Arequipa to Colca Valley
Arequipa to Colca Valley- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- See vicuñas in natural habitat
- Travel through Andes mountains
- Stop at Patapampa Pass (4,900m+)
Optional Activities
- Optional buffet lunch in Chivay
- Relax at thermal springs of La Calera
Landmarks Colca Valley Patapampa Pass Sabancaya Volcano Ampato Volcano La Calera Thermal Springs Chivay - Day 13
Colca Valley to Puno
Colca Valley to Puno- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Lunch en route)
Included Activities
- Watch condors at Cruz del Condor viewpoint
- Pass through Maca village
- Travel to Lake Titicaca and Puno
Landmarks Colca Canyon Cruz del Condor Maca Lake Titicaca Puno - Day 14
Floating Islands and Amantani Island
Floating Islands and Amantani Island- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit floating islands of the Uros
- Motorboat travel to Amantani Island
- Experience local life with host family
- Walk to ruins on Amantani Island for lake views
- Experience local dances in community center
Optional Activities
- Kayak trip to the Uros islands
Landmarks Lake Titicaca Uros Floating Islands Amantani Island - Day 15
Amantani to Taquile Island
Amantani to Taquile Island- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the host family), Lunch (Typical lunch at a restaurant on Taquile Island)
Included Activities
- Travel to Taquile Island by motorboat
- Explore Taquile Island
- View Inca temple remains on Taquile
- Observe artisan weaving and knitting
- Return to Puno by motorboat
Landmarks Lake Titicaca Taquile Island - Day 16
Lake Titicaca to Cusco
Lake Titicaca to Cusco- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Travel from Puno to Cusco with multiple stops
Landmarks Pukara La Raya Pass Sicuani Raqchi Andahuaylillas Cusco - Day 17
Cusco
Cusco- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Plaza Mayor
- Visit Cusco cathedral
- Visit Korikancha Temple of the Sun
- Explore San Blas artists' quarter
- View Stone of the 12 Corners
- Visit Kenko ruins
- Visit Pukapukara ruins
- Visit Tambomachay ruins
- Visit Sacsayhuamán ruins
Landmarks Plaza Mayor, Cusco Cusco Cathedral Korikancha San Blas Stone of the 12 Corners Kenko Pukapukara Tambomachay Sacsayhuamán - Day 18
Cusco to Sacred Valley
Cusco to Sacred Valley- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Buffet lunch in Urubamba)
Included Activities
- Visit Pisac market town
- Explore Pisac Inca fortress
- Buffet lunch in Urubamba
- Visit Ollantaytambo Inca fortress
- Explore Ollantaytambo town
Landmarks Sacred Valley Pisac Pisac Inca Fortress Urubamba Ollantaytambo Ollantaytambo Inca Fortress - Day 19
Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu to Cusco
Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu to Cusco- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes
- Bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu
- Explore Machu Picchu including Plaza Principal
- Visit Temple of the Sun
- View Inca sundial
- Explore royal palace at Machu Picchu
- Bus from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes
- Train from Aguas Calientes to Cusco
Landmarks Machu Picchu Plaza Principal, Machu Picchu Temple of the Sun Aguas Calientes - Day 20
Cusco
Cusco- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Optional Activities
- Visit Rainbow Mountains
- Return to Sacred Valley for salt terraces of Maras
- Visit Tipón Inca irrigation system
- Market visit
- Cooking class
Landmarks Rainbow Mountains Maras Salt Terraces Tipón - Day 21
Cusco to Home
Cusco to Home- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Transfer to Cusco airport
- Day 22
Arrival at Home
Arrival at Home
