Itinerary
- Day 1
Quito
QuitoIncluded Activities
- Welcome meeting with group
- Dinner at local restaurant with traditional Ecuadorian cuisine
Optional Activities
- Explore Quito's Old Town
- Visit one or more of the 30 churches in Quito
- Day 2
Quito to Galapagos - Santa Cruz Highlands
Quito to Galapagos - Santa Cruz Highlands- Meals
- Breakfast (Boxed breakfast en route to airport), Lunch (Lunch in the highlands)
Included Activities
- Transfer to Mariscal Sucre International Airport
- Flight to Galapagos
- Isla Santa Cruz Highlands visit (1.5 hours) - Dry Landing
- Lunch in highlands
- Transfer to Puerto Ayora
- Boat briefing and orientation
Optional Activities
- Relax on deck with fellow travelers
Landmarks Isla Santa Cruz Highlands 
- Day 3
Isla Floreana
Isla FloreanaIncluded Activities
- Isla Floreana - Post Office Bay walk (1.5 hours) - Wet Landing
- Isla Floreana - Post Office Bay snorkel (1 hour)
- Isla Floreana - Punta Cormorant walk (1.5 hours) - Wet Landing
- Isla Floreana - Devil's Crown snorkel (45 mins)
Landmarks Post Office Bay Punta Cormorant Devil's Crown - Day 4
Isla Espanola
Isla EspanolaIncluded Activities
- Isla Espanola - Punta Suarez walk (3 hours) - Dry Landing
- Isla Espanola - Bahia Gardner walk (1 hour)
- Isla Espanola - Bahia Gardner snorkel (1 hour)
Landmarks Punta Suarez Bahia Gardner - Day 5
Isla San Cristobal - Quito
Isla San Cristobal - QuitoIncluded Activities
- Leon Dormido (Kicker Rock) visit
- Cerro Brujo snorkeling
Optional Activities
- Leisurely walk at Cerro Brujo beach to photograph sea lions
Landmarks Leon Dormido (Kicker Rock) Cerro Brujo - Day 6
Quito to Lima
Quito to LimaIncluded Activities
- Transfer to Quito Airport
- Flight to Lima
- Airport transfer 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
- Group dinner
Landmarks Lima Historical Center 
- Day 8
Lima to Amazon Jungle
Lima to Amazon Jungle- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch en route to jungle lodge)
Included Activities
- Transfer to Lima Airport
- Flight to Puerto Maldonado
- Motorized canoe cruise to jungle lodge
- Lunch along the way
- Short orientation walk of lodge surroundings
Landmarks Amazon Jungle - Day 9
Amazon Jungle
Amazon Jungle- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Half-day guided jungle trek
- Night walk exploration
Landmarks Peruvian Amazon - Day 10
Puerto Maldonado to Cusco
Puerto Maldonado to CuscoIncluded Activities
- Flight to Cusco
- Cusco - Leader-led orientation walk
Optional Activities
- Visit art galleries and workshops
- Group dinner
Landmarks Plaza de Armas San Pedro Market Qoricancha Regocijo Square San Blas Square 
- Day 11
Cusco to Ollantaytambo
Cusco to Ollantaytambo- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in a community village practicing Inca traditions)
Included Activities
- Transfer by private bus through Sacred Valley
- Community visit and lunch
- Sacred Valley - Snack & drink at AMA Restaurant social enterprise
Optional Activities
- Dinner at local restaurants
Landmarks Sacred Valley Ollantaytambo Urubamba 
- Day 12
Ollantaytambo - Inca Trail Start
Ollantaytambo - Inca Trail Start- Meals
- Dinner (Evening meal at campsite prepared by cook)
Included Activities
- Route 1: Minivan transfer to 82 km marker
- Route 1: First day of Inca Trail trek with guide and porters
- Route 1: Visit Ollantaytambo, Huillca Raccay and Llactapata Inca sites
- Route 2: Drive to Choquequilla
- Route 2: Climb Qory Song'o hill
- Route 2: Explore sacred tombs
- Route 2: Visit Perolniyoc Cascade
- Route 2: Explore Q'orimarca archaeological site
- Route 3: Drive to Pisac
- Route 3: Return to Cusco
- Route 3: Visit San Pedro Market
Optional Activities
- Route 3: Shop for souvenirs at Pisac market
- Route 3: Try local empanadas at Pisac
- Route 3: Dinner at local restaurant
Landmarks Ollantaytambo Huillca Raccay Llactapata Veronica Peak Choquequilla Qory Song'o Q'orimarca Pisac 
- Day 13
Inca Trail - Day 2
Inca Trail - Day 2Included Activities
- Route 1: Trek to Warmiwanusca (Dead Woman's Pass)
- Route 2: Trek to Puccaqasa pass
- Route 2: Trek to Kuychicassa pass
- Route 2: Visit Intipunku sun gate
- Route 3: Taxi to Tambomachay
- Route 3: Trek from Tambomachay back to Cusco
- Route 3: Visit Puka Pukara archaeological site
- Route 3: Visit Quenqo archaeological site
- Route 3: Visit Saksaywaman archaeological site
Optional Activities
- Route 3: Visit Merida art gallery and workshop
- Route 3: Visit Mendivil art gallery and workshop
- Route 3: Visit Olave art gallery and workshop
- Route 3: Group dinner
Landmarks Warmiwanusca (Dead Woman's Pass) Puccaqasa Pass Kuychicassa Pass Intipunku Nevado Veronica Tambomachay Puka Pukara Quenqo Saksaywaman 
- Day 14
Inca Trail - Day 3
Inca Trail - Day 3Included Activities
- Route 1: Trek to Runkuracay Pass
- Route 1: Visit Sayacmarca ruins
- Route 1: Trek to Phuyupatamarca
- Route 1: Descend Inca steps to Winay Wayna campsite
- Route 2: Trek to Kachiqata quarry
- Route 2: Explore Ollantaytambo
- Route 2: Train to Aguas Calientes
- Route 3: Drive to Ollantaytambo
- Route 3: Train to Aguas Calientes
Landmarks Runkuracay Pass Sayacmarca Phuyupatamarca Winay Wayna Kachiqata Ollantaytambo Urubamba Valley Aguas Calientes - Day 15
Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch together in Aguas Calientes)
Included Activities
- Route 1: Final trek to Intipunku (Sun Gate)
- Route 1: Entry to Machu Picchu
- Route 2 & 3: Early bus to Machu Picchu
- Route 2 & 3: Guided tour of Machu Picchu ruins
- All routes: Lunch in Aguas Calientes
- All routes: Scenic train to Ollantaytambo
- All routes: Return drive to Cusco
Optional Activities
- Photo opportunities at Machu Picchu
Landmarks Intipunku (Sun Gate) Machu Picchu Ollantaytambo - Day 16
Cusco
CuscoOptional Activities
- Relax at a cafe on Plaza de Armas
- Browse San Pedro Market
- Try local specialty soups at San Pedro Market
- Shop for souvenirs and handicrafts
- Mountain biking in surrounding hills
Landmarks Plaza de Armas San Pedro Market - Day 17
Cusco to Puno
Cusco to Puno- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer to Puno via high altiplano
Optional Activities
- Dinner of grilled trout at local restaurant
Landmarks Lake Titicaca - Day 18
Lake Titicaca - Llachon Community
Lake Titicaca - Llachon Community- Meals
- Dinner (Traditional Peruvian feast prepared by host family)
Included Activities
- Motorboat tour of Lake Titicaca
- Visit to floating Uros Islands
- Homestay in local community
Optional Activities
- Help with host family daily activities
- Practice Quechua language
- Join local soccer game
Landmarks Uros Islands - Day 19
Lake Titicaca - Taquile Island
Lake Titicaca - Taquile Island- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Motorboat to Taquile Island
- Trek to main area of island (approximately 1 hour uphill)
- Shopping for hand-knitted textiles
- Descent back to boat (approximately 500 steps)
Optional Activities
- Group gathering for local drinks
- Try chilcano drink
- Try pisco sour drink
Landmarks Taquile Island - Day 20
Puno to La Paz
Puno to La Paz- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer to La Paz
- La Paz - Orientation Walk
- Visit Witches' Market
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of markets
Landmarks Witches' Market - Day 21
La Paz
La Paz- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Self-paced exploration of La Paz
