Itinerary
- Day 1
Lima
LimaIncluded Activities
- Airport transfer from Jorge Chavez International Airport to hotel
- Welcome meeting with tour leader and group
- Guided walking tour of Lima's historical centre
- Visit San Francisco Monastery and catacombs
- Browse Lima's central market
Optional Activities
- Coast Biking Urban Adventure (USD65, minimum 2 participants)
- Home Cooked Tour Ceviche experience (USD85, based on 2 participants)
- Bohemian Barranco tour (USD75, based on 4 participants)
- Lima Eat Street (USD75, based on 4 participants)
- Lima Pisco Making (USD35, based on 4 participants)
- Private Larco Museum (USD50, based on 4 participants)
- Dinner with group at leader-recommended local restaurants
Landmarks San Francisco Monastery Plaza de Armas Jorge Chavez International Airport 
- Day 2
Lima to Puerto Maldonado - Amazon Jungle
Lima to Puerto Maldonado - Amazon Jungle- Meals
- Lunch (Packed lunch provided during canoe journey)
Included Activities
- Early morning transfer to Lima airport
- Flight to Puerto Maldonado
- Motorised canoe ride to jungle eco-lodge (approximately 3 hours)
- Orientation walk near the lodge
Landmarks Madre de Dios - Day 3
Amazon Jungle
Amazon Jungle- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Half-day guided walk through Amazon Jungle flora and fauna
- Night jungle walk to spot nocturnal inhabitants
Landmarks Amazon Jungle - Day 4
Puerto Maldonado to Cusco
Puerto Maldonado to CuscoIncluded Activities
- 3-hour canoe ride from jungle lodge back to Puerto Maldonado
- Flight to Cusco
- Leader-led orientation walk in Cusco
Optional Activities
- Dinner with group at leader-recommended local restaurants
Landmarks Cusco 
- Day 5
Cusco - Sacred Valley - Ollantaytambo
Cusco - Sacred Valley - Ollantaytambo- Meals
- Lunch (Meal at AMA Restaurant in Urubamba with sustainable project education)
Included Activities
- Visit Sacsayhuaman archaeological site
- Private bus travel through Sacred Valley
- Visit authentic Andean community near Pisac
- Learn about traditional textile weaving
- Lunch at AMA Restaurant in Urubamba with sustainable project visit
- Visit Ollantaytambo archaeological site
Optional Activities
- Mountain Biking in Sacred Valley (USD170, based on 2 participants)
Landmarks Sacsayhuaman Sacred Valley Pisac Ollantaytambo 
- Day 6
Cusco - Inca Trail / Quarry Trail / Train Option
Cusco - Inca Trail / Quarry Trail / Train Option- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Nourishing meal prepared by trek cook (Routes 1 and 2))
Included Activities
- Minivan transfer to Inca Trail starting point (Route 1)
- Inca Trail day 1 guided trek with porters and local guide (Route 1)
- Minivan transfer to Quarry Trail starting point (Route 2)
- Quarry Trail day 1 hike with horsemen (Route 2)
- Exploration of Q'orimarca archaeological site (Route 2)
- Visit to Chinceros archaeological site (Route 3)
Landmarks Ollantaytambo Huillca Raccay Llactapata Veronica Peak Choquequilla Socma Perolniyoc Cascade Q'orimarca Chinceros - Day 7
Inca Trail / Quarry Trail / Cusco
Inca Trail / Quarry Trail / Cusco- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Meal prepared by trek cook (Routes 1 and 2))
Included Activities
- Inca Trail day 2 guided trek to Warmiwanusca and Pacaymayo Valley (Route 1)
- Quarry Trail day 2 guided hike to Puccaqasa, Kuychicassa, and Intipunku (Route 2)
- Free day in Cusco (Route 3)
Optional Activities
- Purchase boleto turistico for entry to Cusco's museums and archaeological sites (Route 3)
Landmarks Warmiwanusca Pacaymayo Valley Puccaqasa Kuychicassa Intipunku Nevado Veronica - Day 8
Inca Trail / Quarry Trail / Train to Aguas Calientes
Inca Trail / Quarry Trail / Train to Aguas Calientes- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Meal prepared by trek cook (Route 1))
Included Activities
- Inca Trail day 3 trek to Runkuracay Pass, Sayacmarca, Phuyupatamarca, and Winay Wayna (Route 1)
- Quarry Trail day 3 downhill hike to Kachiqata quarry and Ollantaytambo exploration (Route 2)
- Train journey from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes (Route 2 and 3)
Landmarks Runkuracay Pass Sayacmarca Phuyupatamarca Winay Wayna Cordillera Vilcabamba Kachiqata quarry Ollantaytambo Urubamba Valley Aguas Calientes - Day 9
Machu Picchu to Cusco
Machu Picchu to Cusco- Meals
- Breakfast (Early breakfast at 4 am (Route 1)), Lunch (Lunch in Aguas Calientes (all routes))
Included Activities
- Final trek to Intipunku (Sun Gate) and entry to Machu Picchu (Route 1)
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu ruins (all routes)
- Bus ride from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes (all routes)
- Train journey from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo (all routes)
- Drive from Ollantaytambo back to Cusco (all routes)
Landmarks Machu Picchu Intipunku 
- Day 10
Cusco
CuscoIncluded Activities
- Pisco Sour mixology class at Casa Intrepid
Optional Activities
- Free time in Cusco to explore
- Coffee at Plaza de Armas
- Meal at Manos Unidas pizzeria
- Dinner with group at leader-recommended restaurants
Landmarks Plaza de Armas Casa Intrepid - Day 11
Cusco to Puno
Cusco to PunoIncluded Activities
- Public bus travel from Cusco to Puno (approximately 7 hours)
Landmarks Lake Titicaca Puno - Day 12
Lake Titicaca - Uros and Taquile Island
Lake Titicaca - Uros and Taquile Island- Meals
- Dinner (Quinoa soup and muna tea)
Included Activities
- Boat sailing across Lake Titicaca
- Visit to floating Uros islands
- Learn about totora reed construction and traditional life
- Travel to Taquile Island
- Uphill hike to main area of Taquile Island
- Simple dinner of quinoa soup and muna tea
Landmarks Lake Titicaca Uros Islands Taquile Island - Day 13
Puno to La Paz
Puno to La PazIncluded Activities
- Bus journey from Puno to La Paz
- Welcome meeting at 6 pm
Optional Activities
- Mi Teleferico cable car ride for panoramic city views
- Visit to Witches Market (Mercado de las Brujas)
- Cholita wrestling show
- Dinner with group at leader-recommended restaurants
Landmarks Mi Teleferico Mercado de las Brujas 
- Day 14
La Paz
La Paz- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour through La Paz
- Visit San Francisco Church
- Visit historic Plaza Murillo
- Explore Calle Jaen museums
- Visit Witches' Market (Mercado de las Brujas)
- Teleferico (cable car) ride over the city
- Stop at Killi Killi viewpoint
- Visit Moon Valley
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore La Paz
- Relax at nearby beach
- Explore Sopocachi neighbourhood and dine at bohemian-style bistros
Landmarks San Francisco Church Plaza Murillo Calle Jaen Mercado de las Brujas Killi Killi Viewpoint Moon Valley - Day 15
La Paz to Uyuni
La Paz to UyuniIncluded Activities
- Bus journey from La Paz to Uyuni across Andean plateaus
Optional Activities
- Stretch break during journey
- Lunch stop en route
- Relax at hotel
- Dinner at local restaurant
Landmarks Uyuni 
- Day 16
Uyuni - Train Cemetery and Salt Flats
Uyuni - Train Cemetery and Salt Flats- Meals
- Lunch (Picnic lunch in the middle of the salt flats)
Included Activities
- Visit Train Cemetery
- 4WD exploration of Salt Flats
- Visit Colchani village and salt farm
- See Salt Hotel
- Visit Isla Inca Wasi island
- Picnic lunch in salt flats
- Visit Dakar Rally salt sculpture
- Sunset viewing (weather dependent)
Landmarks Train Cemetery Salar de Uyuni Colchani Salt Hotel Isla Inca Wasi 
- Day 17
Uyuni - Siloli Desert
Uyuni - Siloli Desert- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- 4WD travel through Andean Desert
- Pass Ollague Volcano and colourful lakes
- Visit San Cristobal de Lipez village and relocated church
- Visit Alota rock formations
- Visit Hedionda and Canapa Lagoons
- Arrive at Siloli Desert
- Dinner with group
Landmarks Ollague Volcano San Cristobal de Lipez Iglesia San Cristobal Lipez Alota Hedionda Lagoon Canapa Lagoon Siloli Desert - Day 18
Siloli Desert to San Pedro de Atacama
Siloli Desert to San Pedro de AtacamaIncluded Activities
- Visit Laguna Colorada (Red Lagoon)
- Visit Sol de Manana Geysers
- Soak in Polques hot springs
- Travel across Pampas de Dali Desert
- Visit Laguna Verde
- Border crossing from Bolivia to Chile
- 4WD journey to San Pedro de Atacama
Landmarks Laguna Colorada Eduardo Avaroa Andean Fauna National Reserve Sol de Manana Geysers Polques Hot Springs Pampas de Dali Desert Laguna Verde Licancabur Volcano Hito Cajon San Pedro de Atacama Atacama Desert 
- Day 19
San Pedro de Atacama
San Pedro de AtacamaOptional Activities
- Visit El Tatio Geysers
- Explore Piedras Rojas red rock formations and volcanic landscape
- Visit Pukara de Quitor ancient fortress ruins
- Learn about pre-Hispanic Lickan Antay culture
- Dinner with group at leader-recommended restaurants
Landmarks El Tatio Geysers Piedras Rojas Pukara de Quitor - Day 20
San Pedro de Atacama - Rainbow Valley and Valley of the Moon
San Pedro de Atacama - Rainbow Valley and Valley of the Moon- Meals
- Dinner (Local dishes such as pastel de choclo (corn and meat casserole) or empanadas (savoury pastries filled with meat, cheese or seafood))
Included Activities
- Visit Rainbow Valley
- Scenic viewpoint over Rainbow Canyon at sunrise
- Visit Yerbas Buenas petroglyphs site
- Travel across Cordillera de la Sal (Salt Mountain Range)
- Visit Valle de la Luna (Valley of the Moon)
- Sunset viewing at Valley of the Moon
Optional Activities
- Dinner with group at local restaurant celebrating last evening
Landmarks Rainbow Valley Rainbow Canyon Yerbas Buenas Cordillera de la Sal Valle de la Luna - Day 21
San Pedro de Atacama
San Pedro de AtacamaOptional Activities
- Pre-book departure transfer to Calama airport
