Itinerary
- Day 1
La Paz
You'll arrive in La Paz and get transferred to your hotel to settle in. From there, a city tour takes you through Moon Valley where you'll see those otherworldly rock formations up close. The famous cable car system gives you panoramic views of the city and surrounding mountains. You'll head to El Alto, walk through the historic Plaza Murillo, and check out San Francisco Church. After that, stroll down colonial Jaen Street and browse the Witches' Market. By the end of the day, you'll have a good sense of La Paz's vibrant culture and energy.
- Start point
- La Paz, Bolivia (Airport Arrivals gate, Our team will receive you with your name's card)
Included Activities
- City tour of La Paz with guide
- Moon Valley exploration
- Mi Teleférico cable car ride (five lines)
- El Alto visit
- Plaza Murillo tour
- San Francisco Church guided tour
- Jaen Street walk
- Witches' Market visit
Landmarks Moon Valley Mi Teleférico El Alto Plaza Murillo San Francisco Church Jaen Street Witches' Market - Day 2
La Paz to Uyuni
After breakfast at your hotel, you'll head to El Alto Airport for a flight to Uyuni. Once you arrive, your guide and driver meet you and take you to explore the train cemetery with its abandoned locomotives. Next, you'll visit Colchani to learn how salt is harvested, then walk out onto the vast Salar de Uyuni salt flats. You'll stop at Incahuasi Island to see giant cacti and grab a local lunch. Later, drive to Tunupa Volcano for mountain views and a chance to spot wildlife. The day ends with a sunset toast over the salt flats before heading back to your hotel for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local lunch)
Included Activities
- Train cemetery visit
- Colchani salt harvesting exploration
- Salar de Uyuni salt flats walk
- Incahuasi Island visit with giant cacti and rock formations
- Tunupa Volcano base visit with mountain views
- Native animal spotting (llamas and vicuñas)
- Sunset toast over salt flats
Landmarks Salar de Uyuni Incahuasi Island Tunupa Volcano Colchani - Day 3
Uyuni to La Paz
You'll have breakfast and then transfer to Uyuni Airport for your flight back to La Paz. After you arrive, your driver picks you up and takes you to your hotel. The rest of the day is open for you to do what you'd like. Walk through the vibrant markets, visit some museums, check out historic and cultural sites, or just relax and take in the atmosphere of the world's highest capital with the Andean landscapes around you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore vibrant markets of La Paz
- Visit museums
- Discover historic and cultural sites
- Day 4
La Paz
Start the morning with breakfast at your hotel, then visit the Ceramic and Lithic Museums to see ancient artifacts and learn about Bolivia's cultural heritage. After that, you'll travel to Tiwanaku, a pre-Columbian archaeological site where you'll see the Gate of the Sun, Kalasasaya Temple, and the semi-subterranean temple with its distinctive nail-headed sculptures. The colossal monoliths and ruins at Puma Punku are remarkable, and you'll explore the sacred enclosures. By evening, you'll return to La Paz and end your day at the Basilica of Saint Francis.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ceramic Museum visit
- Lithic Museum visit
- Tiwanaku archaeological site tour
- Gate of the Sun viewing
- Kalasasaya Temple visit
- Semi-subterranean temple with nail-headed sculptures tour
- Puma Punku ruins exploration
- Basilica of Saint Francis visit
Landmarks Tiwanaku Gate of the Sun Kalasasaya Temple Puma Punku Basilica of Saint Francis - Day 5
La Paz to Copacabana
After breakfast at the hotel, you'll board a coach for the scenic drive from La Paz to Copacabana. Once you arrive, your driver takes you to your hotel to check in. The rest of the day is yours to use however you'd like. You can relax at your hotel, wander around the lakeside town, or just get familiar with Copacabana at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Copacabana town at leisure
- Day 6
Copacabana
You'll have breakfast and then get picked up from your hotel for a full-day Lake Titicaca adventure. A scenic boat ride takes you across the world's highest navigable lake to Isla de la Luna, where you'll explore the Temple of the Virgins and colonial-era stone reliefs. Next, you'll head to Isla del Sol to discover the Sacrificial Table, Chinkana Labyrinth, Mermaid's Beach, the Sacred Rock, and the Footprints of the Sun. You'll stop at a traditional floating island made of totora reeds for a delicious fried trout lunch. The boat returns you to Copacabana in late afternoon around 5:00 to 6:00 pm depending on the weather.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Fried trout lunch on traditional floating island made of totora reeds)
Included Activities
- Lake Titicaca boat ride
- Isla de la Luna (Moon Island) exploration
- Temple of the Virgins visit
- Isla del Sol (Sun Island) visit
- Sacrificial Table viewing
- Chinkana Labyrinth exploration
- Mermaid's Beach (Playa de la Sirena) visit
- Sacred Rock viewing
- Footprints of the Sun site visit
- Traditional floating island visit
Landmarks Lake Titicaca Isla de la Luna Temple of the Virgins Isla del Sol Sacrificial Table Chinkana Labyrinth Sacred Rock - Day 7
Copacabana to Cusco
After breakfast at your hotel, you'll start a scenic journey from Copacabana to Cusco. The drive takes you through traditional villages, rolling hills, and high-altitude plains with great Andean views along the way. When you arrive in Cusco, your driver takes you to your hotel to check in and rest. The rest of the day is at leisure, so you can relax after the journey or start exploring the city's charming streets, vibrant markets, and historic architecture on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Cusco's charming streets
- Visit vibrant markets
- Discover historic architecture
- Day 8
Cusco
You'll have breakfast at your hotel, then explore the heart of the former Inca Empire. Begin at Plaza de Armas, the 'center of the world' where ancient Inca roads once met. Visit the Temple of the Sun, also called Qorikancha, and the Convent of Santo Domingo. The Cusco Cathedral has distinctive Cusqueña-style paintings that are worth seeing. Your tour finishes at San Pedro Market, the city's oldest food market, where you can experience the vibrant daily life of Cusco's residents.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cusco city tour with guide
- Plaza de Armas visit
- Temple of the Sun (Qorikancha) tour
- Convent of Santo Domingo visit
- Cusco Cathedral visit
- San Pedro Market visit
Landmarks Plaza de Armas Temple of the Sun (Qorikancha) Convent of Santo Domingo Cusco Cathedral San Pedro Market - Day 9
Cusco to Aguas Calientes
You'll start with breakfast at your hotel and then get picked up for a tour through the Sacred Valley. You'll pass by Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, and Pucapucara without stopping. Next, you'll visit Awana Kancha to learn about Peruvian textiles and see llamas, alpacas, and vicuñas. A stop at Taray gives you classic views of the Sacred Valley and Urubamba River. From there, you'll explore Pisac's Inca ruins and terraces, then browse the Pisac Market for local crafts. You'll stop in Urubamba for lunch, then tour Ollantaytambo, an impressive Inca citadel. In late afternoon, you'll board the Inca Rail train to Aguas Calientes, enjoying scenic river views along the way. You'll arrive in the evening and check into your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Awana Kancha visit with textile learning and animal viewing
- Taray viewpoint stop
- Pisac Inca ruins and terraces exploration
- Pisac Market visit
- Ollantaytambo Inca citadel tour
- Inca Rail train ride to Aguas Calientes
Landmarks Sacsayhuaman Qenqo Pucapucara Awana Kancha Taray Pisac Pisac Market Urubamba River Ollantaytambo Vilcanota River - Day 10
Aguas Calientes to Cusco
After breakfast, your guide takes you to the bus station for a short ride up to Machu Picchu, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. You'll get a guided tour learning about its history, traditions, and mysteries. After the guided portion, you'll have free time to explore on your own and wander around at your own pace. You'll return by bus to Aguas Calientes for lunch and some time to browse local shops. In the afternoon, you'll board the train back to Ollantaytambo, where your transport takes you to Cusco, arriving around 6:00 pm.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Machu Picchu guided tour
- Machu Picchu free exploration time
Landmarks Machu Picchu - Day 11
Cusco to Quito
After breakfast at your hotel, you'll be transferred to the airport for your flight from Cusco to Quito. Once you arrive in Quito, your driver takes you to your hotel to check in and get settled. The rest of the day is at leisure, so you can relax or begin exploring Quito's historic streets, plazas, and local culture on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Quito's historic streets
- Visit plazas
- Experience local culture
- Day 12
Quito
After breakfast at your hotel, you'll take a 3-hour walking tour of Old Town Quito. You'll explore the city's rich history and culture by visiting Independence Plaza, the Government Palace, the Independence Monument, and the Archbishop's Palace. You'll discover local customs at bustling markets, try making traditional ice cream with unique South American ingredients, and finish by sampling the flavors at a classic ice cream shop.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Old Town Quito 3-hour walking tour
- Independence Plaza visit
- Government Palace visit
- Independence Monument visit
- Archbishop's Palace visit
- Market exploration
- Traditional ice cream making workshop
- Ice cream tasting
Landmarks Independence Plaza Government Palace Independence Monument Archbishop's Palace - Day 13
Quito
After breakfast at your hotel, your tour begins at 8:30 am. You'll visit the Middle of the World, where the Equator divides the planet into northern and southern hemispheres. If you're interested, the Intiñan Museum (not included in the tour) offers interactive experiences about Ecuador's ancestral history and solar phenomena. Next, you'll head to the Pululahua Crater, an inhabited volcano surrounded by lush trails and rich biodiversity with great natural views. You'll return to your hotel around 1:30 pm.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Middle of the World visit
- Pululahua Crater exploration
Optional Activities
- Intiñan Museum visit (not included in tour price)
Landmarks Middle of the World Intiñan Museum Pululahua Crater - Day 14
Quito
After breakfast at your hotel, you'll set out on a full-day tour exploring cultural and natural treasures near Quito. You'll begin at a Cayambe bizcocho factory to sample traditional Ecuadorian snacks. Next, you'll stop at Mirador de Miralago for panoramic mountain views and a look at Cuicocha Lagoon. From there, you'll explore the Otavalo Market, one of South America's largest indigenous markets, where you can shop for colorful textiles, handmade crafts, and local souvenirs. You'll continue to Cotacachi, famous for high-quality leather products, then finish at Cuicocha Lagoon, an impressive crater lake surrounded by scenery, before returning to Quito.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cayambe bizcocho factory visit with traditional snack sampling
- Mirador de Miralago viewpoint stop
- Otavalo Market exploration
- Cotacachi leather products visit
- Cuicocha Lagoon visit
Landmarks Cayambe bizcocho factory Mirador de Miralago Otavalo Market Cotacachi Cuicocha Lagoon - Day 15
Quito to Galapagos Islands
After breakfast at your hotel, you'll be transferred to the airport for your flight from Quito to the Galapagos Islands, landing on Santa Cruz. Upon arrival, you'll enjoy a scenic transfer to your hotel where you can check in and settle. The rest of the day is at leisure. You can wander along pristine beaches, enjoy spectacular coastal views, or just relax and take in the tranquil atmosphere of this extraordinary natural place at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Galapagos surroundings at leisure
- Wander along pristine beaches
- Enjoy coastal views
- Day 16
Santa Cruz Island
After breakfast at your hotel, you'll enjoy a private tour exploring highlights of the Galapagos Islands. You'll start with a scenic 2,500-meter walk to Tortuga Bay, one of Santa Cruz Island's most iconic beaches. A 2-hour round-trip hike takes you along pristine white sands where you may encounter iguanas and beach crabs. Swimming is allowed in a separate mangrove area, and kayaking along the beach is optional. After lunch, you'll visit the Charles Darwin Research Station to learn about conservation efforts where over 200 scientists and volunteers work to protect the unique Galapagos wildlife. You'll return to your hotel at day's end.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Tortuga Bay 2,500-meter scenic walk
- Tortuga Bay 2-hour round-trip beach hike with wildlife viewing
- Charles Darwin Research Station visit
Optional Activities
- Swimming in mangrove area at Tortuga Bay
- Kayaking along Tortuga Bay beach
Landmarks Tortuga Bay Charles Darwin Research Station - Day 17
Santa Cruz Island to Quito
After breakfast at your hotel, you'll check out and transfer to the airport for your flight to Quito, marking the end of your tour.
- End point
- Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador (Quito airport departure gate, Our Driver cum guide will see you off here )
- Meals
- Breakfast
