Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Lima
Lima- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Pullman Lima Miraflores)
Optional Activities
- Independent stroll along the coastal path through Miraflores
- Visit to the Larco Museum
Landmarks Larco Museum Miraflores - Day 2
Lima
Lima- Meals
- Lunch (Ceviche at local restaurant in Barranco)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Pullman Lima Miraflores)
Included Activities
- Surquillo Market visit with produce tasting
- Ceviche and pisco sour demonstration at local restaurant
- Walking tour of Barranco neighbourhood
- Visit to Victor Delfin's workshop
- Peruvian coffee tasting at specialty coffee and chocolate shop
Landmarks Surquillo Market Barranco - Day 3
Arequipa
Arequipa- Meals
- Lunch (Three-course traditional Arepiqueno lunch at Picanteria Tio Dario, which may include rocoto relleno (stuffed peppers), adobe arequipeno (spicy pork stew), or solterito de queso (fresh cheese salad), and local chicha morada (purple corn drink))
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Hampton by Hilton Arequipa)
Included Activities
- Afternoon walking tour of Arequipa
- Yanahuara viewpoint visit with views of El Misti volcano
- Visit to Santa Catalina Convent
Landmarks Yanahuara El Misti Santa Catalina Convent - Day 4
Arequipa
Arequipa- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Hampton by Hilton Arequipa)
Optional Activities
- Visit to Santuarios Andinos Museum (to see mummified Inca girl Juanita)
- Sillar Route excursion with local guide through canyons and quarries
Landmarks Santuarios Andinos Museum - Day 5
Arequipa to Chivay
Arequipa to Chivay- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (El Refugio Colca)
Included Activities
- Drive through Andean Altiplano
- Stop at highest point (4,910 metres) for photos
- Access to thermal baths at hotel
Landmarks Colca Valley - Day 6
Chivay to Puno
Chivay to Puno- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Casa Andina Premium Puno)
Included Activities
- Visit to Colca Canyon
- Time at Cruz del Condor viewpoint for condor spotting
- Drive through Andean villages and Inca terraces
- Scenic drive to Puno via Patapampa Pass
Landmarks Colca Canyon Cruz del Condor Lake Titicaca Patapampa Pass - Day 7
Puno
Puno- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Casa Andina Premium Puno)
Included Activities
- Boat trip to Uros floating islands
- Visit to Taquile Island
- Learning about Uros and Taquile way of life
Landmarks Uros Islands Taquile Island - Day 8
Puno to Cusco
Puno to Cusco- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Hampton by Hilton Cuzco)
Included Activities
- Bus journey along legendary Inca route
- Crossing of La Raya Pass
- Visit to Inca temple at Raqchi
Landmarks La Raya Pass Raqchi Andahuaylillas - Day 9
Cusco
Cusco- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Hampton by Hilton Cuzco)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of historic Cusco
- Visit to Sacsayhuaman Fortress
- Exploration of San Cristobal neighbourhood
- Visit to Sapantiana aqueduct
- Exploration of San Blas neighbourhood
- Speciality coffee at local coffee shop
- Exploration of San Blas Market
- Visit to Qoricancha complex
Landmarks Sacsayhuaman Fortress San Cristobal Sapantiana Aqueduct San Blas San Blas Market Qoricancha - Day 10
Sacred Valley
Sacred Valley- Meals
- Lunch (Wholesome meal at AMA restaurant in the Sacred Valley with locally-sourced ingredients)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Taypikala Valle Sagrado)
Included Activities
- Visit to Manuel Choqque's farm and home
- Tasting of experimental potato varieties with uchucuta sauce
- Tasting of Andean tuber wines
- Lunch at AMA restaurant
- Visit to Moray Inca ruins
- Panoramic view of Maras salt pans
Landmarks Moray Maras - Day 11
Sacred Valley
Sacred Valley- Meals
- Dinner (Andean meal prepared from local supplies shared with Misminay community)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Taypikala Valle Sagrado)
Included Activities
- Evening visit to Misminay community
- Andean meal with Misminay community
- Stargazing experience with Inca cosmic theories
Optional Activities
- Kayaking on Piuray Lagoon with instruction and safety equipment
- Stand-up paddle-boarding on Piuray Lagoon with instruction and safety equipment
- Visit to craft beer brewery with tasting
Landmarks Piuray Lagoon Ollantaytambo Misminay - Day 12
Sacred Valley to Aguas Calientes
Sacred Valley to Aguas Calientes- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (El Mapi Hotel)
Included Activities
- 360 train journey to Aguas Calientes
- Shuttle bus to Machu Picchu
- Exploration of Machu Picchu
Landmarks Machu Picchu Rio Urubamba - Day 13
Aguas Calientes to Cusco
Aguas Calientes to Cusco- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Hampton by Hilton Cuzco)
Optional Activities
- Machu Picchu revisit (unguided, same circuit as previous day)
- Machu Picchu upper terraces circuit
- Machu Picchu lower royal circuits
- Machu Picchu Mountain climb
- Huayna Picchu climb
- Relaxation in Aguas Calientes with market and cafe exploration
Landmarks Machu Picchu Machu Picchu Mountain Huayna Picchu - Day 14
Cusco
Cusco- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Hampton by Hilton Cuzco)
Included Activities
- Inti Raymi Festival celebrations
- Sacsayhuaman Fortress festival site visit
Landmarks Sacsayhuaman Fortress - Day 15
Cusco
Cusco- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit to museum shops for souvenirs in city winding streets and alleys
