Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Quito
Quito- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at a small, local restaurant featuring traditional Ecuadorian cuisine with fresh flavours including quinoa, pork and vegetable dishes laced with local herbs, lemongrass and rich sauces)
Included Activities
- Welcome meeting with group
- Dinner at local restaurant with traditional Ecuadorian cuisine
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Quito's Old Town
- Visit to any of the 30 churches in Old Town
Landmarks Quito Old Town 
- Day 2
Quito to Isla Baltra - Santa Cruz Highlands
Quito to Isla Baltra - Santa Cruz Highlands- Meals
- Breakfast (Boxed breakfast en route to airport), Lunch (Lunch in Isla Santa Cruz Highlands)
Included Activities
- Transfer to Mariscal Sucre International Airport
- Isla Santa Cruz Highlands visit (1.5 hours)
- Lunch in the highlands
- Zodiac transfer to Grande Daphne
- Safety briefing on boat
Optional Activities
- Socializing on deck with fellow travelers
Landmarks Isla Santa Cruz Highlands Mariscal Sucre International Airport 
- Day 3
Isla Floreana
Isla FloreanaIncluded Activities
- Post Office Bay visit with historic postal system
- Snorkeling at Post Office Bay
- Zodiac ride
- Punta Cormorant walk (1.5 hours)
- Snorkeling at Devil's Crown (45 minutes)
Optional Activities
- Leave or deliver letters at historic post box
Landmarks Post Office Bay Punta Cormorant Devil's Crown Isla Floreana - Day 4
Isla Espanola
Isla EspanolaIncluded Activities
- Punta Suarez hike (approximately 3 km)
- Bahia Gardner walk (approximately 1 km)
- Snorkeling at Bahia Gardner (1 hour)
Landmarks Punta Suarez Bahia Gardner - Day 5
Isla San Cristobal
Isla San CristobalIncluded Activities
- Leon Dormido (Kicker Rock) cruise
- Cerro Brujo snorkeling or beach walk (1 hour)
Optional Activities
- Optional leisurely beach walk at Cerro Brujo instead of snorkeling
Landmarks Leon Dormido (Kicker Rock) Cerro Brujo - Day 6
Quito to Lima
Quito to LimaIncluded Activities
- Transfer from hotel to Quito airport
- Transfer from Lima airport to hotel
Optional Activities
- Self-paced walking tour of Lima
- Day 7
Lima
Lima- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Welcome meeting at 2 pm
- Walking tour of Lima's historical center
Optional Activities
- Self-paced exploration of Lima during free morning
- Dinner with group (venue and restaurant selection by travelers)
- Day 8
Lima to Amazon Jungle
Lima to Amazon Jungle- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch along the canoe journey)
Included Activities
- Transfer to Lima airport
- Flight to Puerto Maldonado
- Motorized canoe journey into jungle (approximately 2 hours)
- Lunch along the way
- Orientation walk of lodge surroundings
- Jungle activities
Landmarks Puerto Maldonado - Day 9
Amazon Jungle
Amazon Jungle- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at the lodge)
Included Activities
- Half-day jungle trek with local guide
- Night walk in jungle
Landmarks Madre de Dios Rainforest - Day 10
Amazon Jungle to Cusco
Amazon Jungle to Cusco- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight to Cusco
- Orientation walk with leader through Cusco
- Visit to Plaza de Armas
- Visit to San Pedro Market
- Visit to 12 Angled Stone
- Visit to Regocijo Square
- Visit to San Blas Square
- Pass by Qoricancha temple
- Trek briefing at Casa Intrepid
Optional Activities
- Self-paced exploration of Cusco
- Dinner with group at local restaurants
Landmarks Plaza de Armas San Pedro Market 12 Angled Stone Regocijo Square San Blas Square Qoricancha 
- Day 11
Cusco to Ollantaytambo
Cusco to Ollantaytambo- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in village with community), Snack (Snack and drink at AMA Restaurant in Urubamba, a social enterprise providing employment and job training for single mothers)
Included Activities
- Private bus transfer through Sacred Valley
- Village visit and lunch with community
- Visit to AMA Restaurant in Urubamba for snack and beverage
Optional Activities
- Dinner at local restaurants with group
Landmarks Ollantaytambo Sacred Valley Urubamba 
- Day 12
Ollantaytambo to Inca Trail / Quarry Trail / Cusco
Ollantaytambo to Inca Trail / Quarry Trail / Cusco- Meals
- Dinner (Nourishing meal prepared by cook at campsite (Routes 1 & 2 only))
Included Activities
- Route 1: Minivan transfer to 82 km marker
- Route 1: Uphill trek to campsite with porter support
- Route 1: Views of Inca sites (Ollantaytambo, Huillca Raccay, Llactapata)
- Route 2: Transfer to Choquequilla ceremonial site
- Route 2: Climb to Qory Song'o (Golden Heart) hill
- Route 2: Sacred tomb exploration with leader
- Route 2: Visit to Q'orimarca archaeological site
- Route 3: Transfer to Pisac town
- Route 3: Pisac market visit
- Route 3: Return to Cusco
Optional Activities
- Route 3: Shopping at Pisac market for souvenirs
- Route 3: Trying local empanadas
- Route 3: Visit to San Pedro Market in Cusco
- Route 3: Dinner with leader recommendations
Landmarks Ollantaytambo Huillca Raccay Llactapata Veronica Peak Choquequilla Qory Song'o (Golden Heart) Q'orimarca Pisac San Pedro Market 
- Day 13
Inca Trail / Quarry Trail / Cusco
Inca Trail / Quarry Trail / Cusco- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch stop (Route 2 only))
Included Activities
- Route 1: Steep ascent to Warmiwanusca (Dead Woman's Pass)
- Route 1: Descent to Pacaymayo Valley campsite
- Route 2: Hike to Puccaqasa pass
- Route 2: Hike to Kuychicassa highest pass
- Route 2: Visit to Intipunku sun gate
- Route 3: Walk from Tambomachay to Cusco
- Route 3: Visit to Puka Pukara archaeological site
- Route 3: Visit to Quenqo archaeological site
- Route 3: Visit to Saksaywaman archaeological site
Optional Activities
- Route 3: Visit to Merida, Mendivil and Olave art galleries and workshops
- Route 3: Dinner with group
Landmarks Warmiwanusca (Dead Woman's Pass) Pacaymayo Valley Puccaqasa Kuychicassa Intipunku (Sun Gate) Nevado Veronica Tambomachay Puka Pukara Quenqo Saksaywaman 
- Day 14
Inca Trail / Quarry Trail / Cusco
Inca Trail / Quarry Trail / CuscoIncluded Activities
- Route 1: Climb to Runkuracay Pass
- Route 1: Hike to Sayacmarca ruins
- Route 1: Visit to Phuyupatamarca (Town Above the Clouds)
- Route 1: Descent on Inca steps to Winay Wayna campsite
- Route 2: Hike to Kachiqata quarry
- Route 2: Exploration of Ollantaytambo
- Route 2: Train to Aguas Calientes
- Route 3: Train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes through Urubamba Valley
Landmarks Runkuracay Pass Cordillera Vilcabamba Sayacmarca Phuyupatamarca Winay Wayna Kachiqata Ollantaytambo Urubamba Valley Aguas Calientes 
- Day 15
Inca Trail / Quarry Trail / Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu
Inca Trail / Quarry Trail / Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at 4 am (Route 1 only)), Lunch (Lunch in Aguas Calientes)
Included Activities
- Route 1: Final trek to Intipunku (Sun Gate)
- Route 1: Entry to Machu Picchu through Sun Gate
- Routes 2 & 3: Bus transfer to Machu Picchu
- Routes 2 & 3: Guided tour of Machu Picchu ruins
- All routes: Bus to Aguas Calientes
- All routes: Lunch in Aguas Calientes
- All routes: Train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
- All routes: Drive from Ollantaytambo to Cusco
Optional Activities
- Photo opportunities at Machu Picchu
Landmarks Intipunku (Sun Gate) Machu Picchu Aguas Calientes Ollantaytambo - Day 16
Cusco
CuscoOptional Activities
- Relaxing at cafe on Plaza de Armas
- Visit to San Pedro Market for souvenirs and local food
- Trying local 'mystery soups' at San Pedro Market
- Mountain biking in hills surrounding Cusco
Landmarks Plaza de Armas San Pedro Market - Day 17
Cusco to Puno
Cusco to Puno- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Coach bus transfer through high altiplano
Optional Activities
- Dinner with group featuring local grilled trout specialty
Landmarks Lake Titicaca Puno - Day 18
Lake Titicaca - Llachon Community Homestay
Lake Titicaca - Llachon Community Homestay- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Peruvian feast prepared by host family)
Included Activities
- Motorboat tour of Lake Titicaca
- Visit to floating Uros Islands
- Community homestay experience
- Participation in host family daily activities
- Dinner with host family featuring traditional Peruvian food
Optional Activities
- Learning Quechua language basics
- Joining local soccer games
- Observing host family dynamics
Landmarks Lake Titicaca Uros Islands Llachon Community - Day 19
Lake Titicaca - Puno
Lake Titicaca - Puno- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Motorboat cruise to Taquile Island
- Uphill trek to main island area (approximately 1 hour)
- Shopping for hand-knitted textiles and handicrafts
- Descent of approximately 500 steps to boat
Optional Activities
- Gathering with group for drinks at local bar
- Trying chilcano or pisco sour cocktails
Landmarks Lake Titicaca Taquile Island - Day 20
Puno to La Paz
Puno to La Paz- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer through border
- La Paz orientation walking tour
- Market browsing tour
Optional Activities
- Visit to Witches' Market for folkloric remedies and souvenirs
Landmarks La Paz Witches' Market - Day 21
La Paz
La Paz- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Self-paced exploration of La Paz
- Further travel within Bolivia
