Itinerary
- Day 1
Lima
LimaOptional Activities
- Visit Parque del Amor (Love Park) for views of Lima's beaches
- Sample Pisco sour in Miraflores area
- Explore Lima's food scene and try ceviche
Landmarks Parque del Amor Miraflores 
- Day 2
Lima
LimaIncluded Activities
- Half-day leader-led walking tour of Lima's historic centre including Plaza Mayor, Cathedral of Lima, and San Francisco Monastery
Optional Activities
- Visit Lima's central market for fresh fruit and street food
Landmarks Plaza Mayor Cathedral of Lima San Francisco Monastery - Day 3
Lima to Paracas
Lima to ParacasOptional Activities
- Paracas National Reserve guided tour (approximately 2.5 hours)
Landmarks Paracas National Reserve - Day 4
Paracas to Nazca
Paracas to NazcaOptional Activities
- Islas Ballestas day trip by speedboat to see wildlife including penguins, sea lions and flamingos
- Scenic flight over Nazca Lines (30 minutes, covers most of the 26 impressions)
Landmarks Islas Ballestas Nazca Lines - Day 5
Nazca to Arequipa
Nazca to ArequipaOptional Activities
- Evening stroll around Arequipa town
Landmarks El Misti - Day 6
Arequipa
ArequipaIncluded Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk of Arequipa including main square and Mercado San Camilo
Optional Activities
- Visit Monasterio de Santa Catalina (16th-century convent)
- Juanita Museum to view the 'Ice Maiden' mummified remains
Landmarks Mercado San Camilo Monasterio de Santa Catalina Juanita Museum - Day 7
Arequipa to Colca Canyon (Chivay)
Arequipa to Colca Canyon (Chivay)Optional Activities
- Soak in local hot springs near Chivay
- Dine on alpaca steak
- Listen to live Andean music at a pena (music hall)
Landmarks Patapampa Colca Canyon - Day 8
Colca Canyon
Colca CanyonIncluded Activities
- Guided tour of Colca Canyon with Andean condor viewing
- Short hike in Colca Canyon area (approximately 45 minutes)
Landmarks Colca Canyon - Day 9
Arequipa
ArequipaOptional Activities
- Casa Museo Villalobos art collection visit
- Cooking classes around Arequipa
Landmarks Casa Museo Villalobos - Day 10
Cusco
Cusco- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk of Cusco including Qoricancha temple facade, San Pedro market, main square, 12 Angled Stone, Regocijo Square and San Blas Square
- Trekking and Machu Picchu briefing at Casa Intrepid
Landmarks Qoricancha San Pedro Market Plaza de Armas San Blas Square - Day 11
Cusco - Three Route Options Start
Cusco - Three Route Options Start- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Meal at campsite)
Included Activities
- Route 1: Inca Trail guided hike Day 1 including minivan to 82km marker, trek to 3100m campsite, meal at campsite
- Route 2: Quarry Trail guided hike Day 1 including drive to Choquequilla, trek with horsemen guides to 3700m campsite, Q'orimarca archaeological site exploration after lunch
- Route 3: Free day in Cusco (Machu Picchu by train option)
Optional Activities
- Route 3: Purchase boleto turistico for entry to Cusco museums and archaeological sites
Landmarks Ollantaytambo Huillca Raccay Llactapata Veronica Peak Choquequilla Perolniyoc Cascade Q'orimarca - Day 12
Inca Trail / Quarry Trail / Cusco - Day 2 of Options
Inca Trail / Quarry Trail / Cusco - Day 2 of Options- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Route 1: Inca Trail guided hike Day 2 including trek to Warmiwanusca pass (4200m), descent to Pacaymayo Valley campsite, meals
- Route 2: Quarry Trail guided hike Day 2 including trek to Puccaqasa pass, Kuychicassa pass (4450m), Intipunku sun gate, meals
- Route 3: Free day in Cusco
Optional Activities
- Route 3: ChocoMuseo chocolate tastings and chocolate-making workshops
Landmarks Warmiwanusca Pacaymayo Valley Puccaqasa Kuychicassa Intipunku Nevado Veronica - Day 13
Inca Trail / Quarry Trail / Aguas Calientes - Day 3 of Options
Inca Trail / Quarry Trail / Aguas Calientes - Day 3 of Options- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Route 1: Inca Trail guided hike Day 3 including trek to Runkuracay Pass, Sayacmarca, Phuyupatamarca, descent to Winay Wayna campsite, meals
- Route 2: Quarry Trail completion and train to Aguas Calientes
- Route 3: Train journey through Urubamba Valley to Aguas Calientes
Landmarks Runkuracay Sayacmarca Phuyupatamarca Winay Wayna Kachiqata Quarry Ollantaytambo Urubamba Valley - Day 14
Machu Picchu - Final Day of Trail/Train Options
Machu Picchu - Final Day of Trail/Train Options- Meals
- Breakfast (Route 1 only - 4 am breakfast), Lunch (All routes - lunch in Aguas Calientes)
Included Activities
- Machu Picchu entrance and guided visit of temples, palaces and living quarters
- Route 1: Trek to Intipunku (Sun Gate) for entry to Machu Picchu
Landmarks Machu Picchu Intipunku - Day 15
Sacred Valley
Sacred Valley- Meals
- Lunch (Traditional lunch prepared and cooked by community hosts)
Included Activities
- Community visit in Sacred Valley with included lunch prepared by hosts
Optional Activities
- Browse market stalls for hand-painted beads and ponchos (if market day coincides with visit)
Landmarks Sacred Valley - Day 16
Cusco
Cusco- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Mountain biking in the hills surrounding Cusco
Landmarks Plaza de Armas - Day 17
Cusco to Puno
Cusco to Puno- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Attend evening parade (if visit coincides with event)
Landmarks Puno Pucara - Day 18
Lake Titicaca - Floating Islands & Homestay
Lake Titicaca - Floating Islands & Homestay- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Lake Titicaca boat tour visiting Floating Islands of Uros
- Homestay on Llachon Peninsula with local family
Optional Activities
- Help with daily family activities
- Play soccer or volleyball with local kids
Landmarks Lake Titicaca Floating Islands of Uros Llachon Peninsula - Day 19
Taquile Island - Lake Titicaca
Taquile Island - Lake Titicaca- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Boat trip to Taquile Island
- One-hour uphill hike to main island area
Optional Activities
- Purchase locally knitted goods
- Explore local markets on Taquile Island
Landmarks Taquile Island - Day 20
Puno to La Paz (Peru-Bolivia Border)
Puno to La Paz (Peru-Bolivia Border)- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Final group dinner in La Paz
Landmarks Desaguadero - Day 21
La Paz
La Paz- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Cable car ride to Mercado de Hechiceria (Witches Market)
- Visit Moon Valley
Landmarks Mercado de Hechiceria Moon Valley - Day 22
La Paz
La Paz- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Museo de la Coca visit
- Food tour including Lake Titicaca fish and chocolate tasting
Landmarks Museo de la Coca - Day 23
Sucre
Sucre- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Museo de la Recoleta visit (400-year-old convent with sculptures, paintings and city views)
- Plaza 25 de Mayo exploration
- Senora de la Merced church visit
Landmarks Museo de la Recoleta Plaza 25 de Mayo Senora de la Merced - Day 24
Sucre
Sucre- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Chataquila trek (pre-Inca path, mostly downhill)
- Cal Orcko dinosaur footprints site visit
- Central Market visit for fresh juice and local food
Landmarks Cal Orcko Central Market - Day 25
Sucre to Potosi
Sucre to Potosi- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Cerro Rico tour and history
- Santa Teresa Convent Museum visit
Landmarks Cerro Rico Santa Teresa Convent Museum - Day 26
Potosi to Uyuni
Potosi to Uyuni- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Salar de Uyuni Altiplano - Day 27
Salar de Uyuni - Salt Flats (Day 1)
Salar de Uyuni - Salt Flats (Day 1)- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Three-day 4WD excursion to Salar de Uyuni
- Cementerio de Trenes (Train Cemetery) visit
- Salar de Uyuni (Salt Flats) exploration
- Inca Wasi island visit
Landmarks Cementerio de Trenes Salar de Uyuni Inca Wasi 
- Day 28
Salar de Uyuni - Andean Desert (Day 2)
Salar de Uyuni - Andean Desert (Day 2)- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Andean Desert 4WD tour through wilderness landscapes
- Chiguana Salt Lake
- Ollague Volcano viewing
- Siloli Desert exploration with seven-coloured mountain
- Arbol de Piedra (Stone Tree) rock formation visit
- Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve Altiplano tour
- Laguna Colorada (Red Lake) hike
Optional Activities
- Wildlife viewing (llamas, vicunas, foxes)
Landmarks Chiguana Salt Lake Ollague Volcano Siloli Desert Arbol de Piedra Reserva de Eduardo Avaroa Laguna Colorada - Day 29
Uyuni - Geysers & Green Lagoon (Day 3)
Uyuni - Geysers & Green Lagoon (Day 3)- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Geyser sunrise viewing
- Laguna Verde (Green Lake) visit
- Valle de Rocas (Rock Valley) exploration
- San Cristobal mining town visit
Optional Activities
- Hot spring optional morning dip
- Group dinner and drinks in Uyuni
Landmarks Geysers Laguna Verde Valle de Rocas San Cristobal - Day 30
Uyuni to Tilcara (Bolivia-Argentina Border)
Uyuni to Tilcara (Bolivia-Argentina Border)- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Brief lunch stop)
Optional Activities
- Evening dinner in Tilcara (if not exhausted from travel)
Landmarks La Quiaca - Day 31
Tilcara
Tilcara- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Pucara de Tilcara pre-Inca ruins visit
- Day trip to Purmamarca colourful hills
- Mercado Municipal de Tilcara visit for local street food
Landmarks Pucara de Tilcara Purmamarca Mercado Municipal de Tilcara - Day 32
Tilcara to Buenos Aires
Tilcara to Buenos Aires- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Museo Evita visit
- La Recoleta Cemetery visit
- Recoleta district museums
- La Boca and Caminito street exploration
- Boca Juniors football stadium visit
- Tango at Palermo's Plaza Serrano
Landmarks Museo Evita La Recoleta Cemetery La Boca Caminito Boca Juniors Stadium Plaza Serrano - Day 33
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 34
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk around centre of Buenos Aires
Optional Activities
- Museo Evita visit
- La Recoleta Cemetery visit
- Recoleta district museums
- La Boca and Caminito street exploration
- Boca Juniors football game (subject to availability) from USD130
- Tango Show and Dinner USD120
- Buenos Aires Polo day USD185
- Ateneo Bookshop Free
- Recoleta Cemetery USD15
Landmarks Museo Evita La Recoleta Cemetery La Boca Caminito Boca Juniors Stadium Plaza Serrano Ateneo Bookshop - Day 35
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk around Microcentro district at 1 pm
Optional Activities
- Coffee at Cafe Tortoni
- San Telmo antique market browsing
Landmarks Microcentro San Telmo Avenida de Mayo Casa Rosada Cafe Tortoni - Day 36
Buenos Aires to Colonia del Sacramento
Buenos Aires to Colonia del Sacramento- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Barrio Historico (Old Quarter) exploration
- Plaza Mayor visit
- Local museums visit
- Lighthouse climb for city views
Landmarks Barrio Historico Plaza Mayor - Day 37
Colonia del Sacramento to Estancia
Colonia del Sacramento to Estancia- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Estancia stay with local hosts
- Day 38
Estancia Stay
Estancia Stay- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Traditional asado (barbecue))
Included Activities
- Estancia stay with ranch activities
- Traditional asado (barbecue) meal
Optional Activities
- Make fresh empanadas with family
- Join football or volleyball games
- Horse ride in gaucho style
- Music around the campfire
- Day 39
Estancia Stay
Estancia Stay- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Horse ride to explore surroundings
- Visit nearby Mercedes for river walk and ice cream
- Help with cattle and sheep roundup
- Day 40
Estancia to Iguazu Falls (Overnight Bus)
Estancia to Iguazu Falls (Overnight Bus)- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Light dinner before overnight bus journey)
- Day 41
Iguazu Falls - Brazilian Side
Iguazu Falls - Brazilian Side- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Iguazu Falls national park tour (Brazilian side)
Landmarks Iguazu Falls - Day 42
Iguazu Falls - Argentinian Side
Iguazu Falls - Argentinian Side- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Iguazu Falls Argentinian side tour with boardwalk exploration
Optional Activities
- Optional Zodiac boat ride to the base of the falls
Landmarks Iguazu Falls - Day 43
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk
Optional Activities
- Copacabana or Ipanema Beach visit
- Maracana Stadium soccer game (subject to schedule)
- Tramcar to Santa Teresa neighbourhood
- Corcovado Mountain and Christ the Redeemer views
Landmarks Copacabana Beach Ipanema Beach Maracana Stadium Santa Teresa Corcovado Mountain Christ the Redeemer - Day 44
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro- Meals
- Breakfast
