Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Lima
LimaOptional Activities
- Gold Museum visit
- Lima Discovery Tour with Urban Adventures - explore hidden hangouts, markets and street food vendors
Landmarks Gold Museum - Day 2
Lima to Paracas
Lima to Paracas- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of downtown Lima - Plaza Mayor, Cathedral of Lima, San Francisco Monastery, Central Market
Optional Activities
- Visit bars serving Pisco sour
Landmarks Plaza Mayor Cathedral of Lima San Francisco Monastery Central Market - Day 3
Paracas to Nazca
Paracas to Nazca- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Ballestas Islands guided boat tour - two-hour tour to spot pelicans, red-footed boobies and flamingos
- Self-paced sightseeing in Paracas
- Scenic flight over Nazca Lines
Landmarks Ballestas Islands Paracas National Reserve Nazca Lines Huacachina - Day 4
Nazca to Arequipa
Nazca to Arequipa- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Chauchilla Cemetery tour
Landmarks Chauchilla Cemetery - Day 5
Arequipa
Arequipa- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Andean Sanctuaries Museum visit - see the Ice Maiden (Juanita) Inca mummy
- Explore Plaza Mayor and Cathedral area
- Try local cuisine - rocoto relleno (stuffed spicy peppers)
Landmarks El Misti Volcano Andean Sanctuaries Museum - Day 6
Arequipa to Chivay
Arequipa to Chivay- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Minivan journey with stops for photos and leg stretching
- Local coca tea tasting
Optional Activities
- Colca Canyon Hot Springs soak
- Llama steak dinner with live Andean music at a peña (bar)
Landmarks Patapama Colca Canyon Hot Springs - Day 7
Chivay to Puno
Chivay to Puno- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Colca Canyon guided tour - viewing point with terraced crops and Andean condor watching
Optional Activities
- Explore Puno on foot
Landmarks Colca Canyon Lake Titicaca Altiplano - Day 8
Lake Titicaca - Uros Islands
Lake Titicaca - Uros Islands- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Home-cooked meal with host family)
Included Activities
- Lake Titicaca motorboat tour
- Uros Islands homestay with local community
- Home-cooked meal with host family
Optional Activities
- Help host family with daily activities
- Learn Quechua language
- Join soccer game with local kids
Landmarks Lake Titicaca Uros Islands - Day 9
Lake Titicaca - Taquile Island
Lake Titicaca - Taquile Island- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Lake Titicaca motorboat cruise to Taquile Island
- Hike to main area of island with textile viewing and shopping
- Descent of approximately 500 steps to boat
Optional Activities
- Shop for knitted goods and handicrafts
- Gather group for drinks at local bars - Chilcano or Pisco sour
Landmarks Taquile Island Lake Titicaca - Day 10
Puno to Cusco
Puno to Cusco- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic bus ride across Altiplano
- Guided walking tour of Cusco - Qoricancha temple facade, San Pedro market, main square, Twelve Angled Stone, Regocijo Square, San Blas Square
- Cusco Chocolate Museum visit with hot chocolate tasting
Landmarks Qoricancha Temple San Pedro Market Cusco Main Square Twelve Angled Stone Regocijo Square San Blas Square Cusco Chocolate Museum - Day 11
Cusco
Cusco- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Contemporary Art Museum
- Regional History Museum
- Qosqo Native Art Museum
- Saqsaywaman Inca ruins
- Q'enqo Inca ruins
- Puka Pukara Inca ruins
- Pisac Inca ruins
- Ollantaytambo Inca ruins
- Coricancha temple (former Inca empire's richest temple with Dominican church built on top)
Landmarks Contemporary Art Museum Regional History Museum Qosqo Native Art Museum Saqsaywaman Q'enqo Puka Pukara Pisac Ollantaytambo Coricancha Temple - Day 12
Cusco to Inca Trail/Machu Picchu
Cusco to Inca Trail/Machu Picchu- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Meal prepared by cook at campsite)
Included Activities
- Route 1: Minivan transfer to 82 km marker with guide, cook and porters
- Route 1: Uphill trek to first campsite (3100 m) with Inca sites - Ollantaytambo, Huillca Raccay, Llactapata
- Route 1: Evening meal at campsite
- Route 2: Early start drive to Choquequilla ceremonial site
- Route 2: Climb to Qory Song'o (Golden Heart) hill with valley views
- Route 2: Visit protected sacred tombs with original wood and leather structure
- Route 2: Perolniyoc Cascade lookout for snacks and photos
- Route 2: Arrival at campsite (3700 m) around lunchtime
- Route 2: Q'orimarca archaeological site exploration - historic Inca checkpoint
- Route 3: Stay in Cusco with access to museums and archaeological sites
Landmarks Ollantaytambo Huillca Raccay Llactapata Veronica Peak Choquequilla Qory Song'o Perolniyoc Cascade Q'orimarca - Day 13
Inca Trail/Machu Picchu
Inca Trail/Machu Picchu- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch stop in local community), Dinner
Included Activities
- Route 1: Steep ascent to Warmiwanusca (Dead Woman's Pass) at 4200 m
- Route 1: Descent to Pacaymayo Valley campsite (3650 m)
- Route 2: 3-hour walk to Puccaqasa pass (4370 m)
- Route 2: Hike to Kuychicassa (4450 m) - trek's highest pass
- Route 2: Visit Intipunku sacred sun gate site
- Route 2: Descent to campsite (3600 m)
- Route 3: Drive through Sacred Valley (Wilcamayo)
- Route 3: Lunch stop in local community with cultural learning
- Route 3: Stay in Ollantaytambo with Inca city ruins
Landmarks Warmiwanusca (Dead Woman's Pass) Pacaymayo Valley Puccaqasa Kuychicassa Intipunku Sacred Valley Ollantaytambo - Day 14
Inca Trail/Aguas Calientes
Inca Trail/Aguas Calientes- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Route 1: Climb to Runkuracay Pass (3980 m)
- Route 1: Descent to Sayacmarca ruins (2-3 hours)
- Route 1: Climb over third pass to Phuyupatamarca (3850 m)
- Route 1: 2-hour descent down Inca steps to Winay Wayna campsite
- Route 2: Descend to Kachiqata quarry exploration
- Route 2: Trek through Ollantaytambo ruins and cobbled streets
- Route 2: Short train ride to Aguas Calientes
- Route 3: 1.5-hour scenic train through Urubamba Valley
Landmarks Runkuracay Pass Cordillera Vilcabamba Sayacmarca Phuyupatamarca Winay Wayna Kachiqata Quarry Ollantaytambo Urubamba Valley - Day 15
Machu Picchu to Cusco
Machu Picchu to Cusco- Meals
- Breakfast (Route 1: 4 am breakfast), Lunch (Route 2 & 3: Lunch in Aguas Calientes), Dinner
Included Activities
- Route 1: Final 2.5-hour trek through Intipunku (Sun Gate) to Machu Picchu
- Route 2 & 3: Early morning bus to Machu Picchu
- Route 2 & 3: Guided tour of Machu Picchu ruins - temples, palaces, living quarters
- Route 2 & 3: Bus to Aguas Calientes
- Route 2 & 3: Scenic train ride to Ollantaytambo
- Route 2 & 3: Drive back to Cusco
Landmarks Intipunku (Sun Gate) Machu Picchu - Day 16
Cusco
Cusco- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Rest at cafes on Plaza de Armas
- San Pedro Market exploration - shopping and dining
- Mystery soup tasting at San Pedro Market
- Mountain biking in hills surrounding Cusco
Landmarks Plaza de Armas San Pedro Market - Day 17
Cusco to Amazon Jungle
Cusco to Amazon Jungle- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch during canoe journey), Dinner
Included Activities
- Flight to Puerto Maldonado
- Motorised canoe cruise to jungle eco-lodge (approximately 2 hours)
- Lunch during canoe journey
- Orientation walk at eco-lodge
Landmarks Puerto Maldonado Madre de Dios Region - Day 18
Amazon Jungle
Amazon Jungle- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Half-day guided jungle trek with local experts
- Flora and fauna education - medicinal plants and traditional uses
- Night walk searching for nocturnal wildlife
Optional Activities
- Free time to relax at lodge after lunch
Landmarks Madre de Dios Jungle - Day 19
Amazon to Lima
Amazon to Lima- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight back to Lima
- Airport transfer to hotel
Optional Activities
- Explore Lima's sights
- Last-minute shopping
- Group farewell dinner with Peruvian cuisine
- Day 20
Lima
Lima- Meals
- Breakfast
