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
- Day 2
Lima to Paracas
Lima to ParacasIncluded Activities
- Walking tour of downtown Lima including Plaza Mayor, Cathedral of Lima, San Francisco Monastery and Central Market
Landmarks Plaza Mayor Cathedral of Lima San Francisco Monastery Central Market - Day 3
Paracas to Nazca
Paracas to NazcaOptional Activities
- Ballestas Islands guided boat tour (2 hours) to spot pelicans, red-footed boobies and flamingos
- Self-paced sightseeing in Paracas
- Scenic flight over the Nazca Lines
Landmarks Ballestas Islands Paracas National Reserve Nazca Lines Nazca Desert Huacachina - Day 4
Nazca to Arequipa
Nazca to ArequipaIncluded Activities
- Chauchilla Cemetery guided tour
Landmarks Chauchilla Cemetery - Day 5
Arequipa
Arequipa- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Andean Sanctuaries Museum visit featuring the Ice Maiden (Juanita) Inca mummy
- Self-paced exploration of Arequipa's main plaza and cathedral
Landmarks El Misti Volcano Andean Sanctuaries Museum - Day 6
Arequipa to Chivay
Arequipa to Chivay- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Travel through mountain landscape with stops for photos and coca tea
Optional Activities
- Colca Canyon Hot Springs soak
- Llama steak dinner and live Andean music at a pena (bar)
Landmarks Patapama - Day 7
Chivay to Puno
Chivay to PunoIncluded Activities
- Colca Canyon guided tour including viewing of Andean condors and pre-Inca terraced crops
Optional Activities
- Self-paced exploration of Puno town
Landmarks Colca Canyon Lake Titicaca Altiplano - Day 8
Puno - Uros Islands
Puno - Uros Islands- Meals
- Dinner (Home-cooked meal with host family)
Included Activities
- Lake Titicaca motorboat tour
- Uros Islands visit and homestay with local community
- Home-cooked meal with host family
Landmarks Lake Titicaca Uros Islands - Day 9
Puno - Taquile Island
Puno - Taquile IslandIncluded Activities
- Motorboat cruise to Taquile Island
- Taquile Island visit and handicraft shopping
Optional Activities
- Evening drinks at a local bar in Puno
Landmarks Taquile Island - Day 10
Puno to Cusco
Puno to CuscoIncluded Activities
- Guided walking tour of Cusco's lesser-known sites including Qoricancha facade, San Pedro market, main square, Twelve Angled Stone, Regocijo Square and San Blas Square
- Cusco Chocolate Museum visit with hot chocolate sampling
Landmarks Qoricancha Temple San Pedro Market Plaza de Armas Twelve Angled Stone Regocijo Square San Blas Square Cusco Chocolate Museum - Day 11
Cusco
CuscoOptional Activities
- Coricancha temple visit (entrance fee PEN20)
- Contemporary Art Museum visit
- Regional History Museum visit
- Qosqo Native Art Museum visit
- Inca ruins visits: Saqsaywaman, Q'enqo, Puka Pukara, Pisac, Ollantaytambo
- Full Boleto Turistico Pass - access to 16 archaeological sites (transport & guides not included)
- Half Boleto Turistico Pass - access to selected archaeological sites (transport & guides not included)
- 4 Ruins + Qorikancha guided tour
- Pisco Making Urban Adventure
- Cusco Cooking Class
- Mountain Biking in surrounding hills
- Full Day Stand Up Paddle Boarding
- Full Day Via Ferrata & Zipline
- Humantay Lake Hike
- Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain Hike
Landmarks Coricancha Contemporary Art Museum Regional History Museum Qosqo Native Art Museum Saqsaywaman Q'enqo Puka Pukara Pisac Ollantaytambo - Day 12
Cusco - Inca Trail
Cusco - Inca Trail- Meals
- Dinner (Nourishing meal prepared by cook at campsite)
Included Activities
- 4-Day/3-Night Inca Trail guided hike with porters' support including Inca sites (Ollantaytambo, Huillca Raccay, Llactapata) and evening meal
- 2-Night/3-Day Quarry Trail guided hike with porters' support
- Cusco stay with optional Coricancha temple visit for Route 3
Landmarks Ollantaytambo Huillca Raccay Llactapata Veronica Peak Choquequilla Qory Song'o Q'orimarca - Day 13
Inca Trail - Day 2
Inca Trail - Day 2- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in local community in Sacred Valley (Route 3 only))
Included Activities
- Inca Trail climbing to Warmiwanusca (Dead Woman's Pass) and descent to Pacaymayo Valley
- Quarry Trail hike including Puccaqasa and Kuychicassa passes and Intipunku sun gate
- Sacred Valley drive with lunch and cultural learning in local community
Landmarks Warmiwanusca (Dead Woman's Pass) Pacaymayo Valley Puccaqasa Kuychicassa Intipunku (Sun Gate) Sacred Valley (Wilcamayo) Ollantaytambo - Day 14
Inca Trail - Day 3
Inca Trail - Day 3Included Activities
- Inca Trail climbing Pacaymayo Valley to Runkuracay Pass and Sayacmarca ruins, descent to Winay Wayna
- Quarry Trail descent including Kachiqata quarry visit
- Train ride to Aguas Calientes through Urubamba Valley
Landmarks Runkuracay Pass Cordillera Vilcabamba Sayacmarca Phuyupatamarca Winay Wayna Kachiqata Urubamba Valley Aguas Calientes - Day 15
Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu- Meals
- Breakfast (Early breakfast at 4 am (Route 1 only)), Lunch
Included Activities
- Inca Trail final hike to Intipunku (Sun Gate) and Machu Picchu
- Machu Picchu entrance and guided tour of ruins, temples, palaces and living quarters
Landmarks Intipunku (Sun Gate) Machu Picchu Aguas Calientes - Day 16
Cusco
CuscoOptional Activities
- San Pedro Market exploration and 'mystery soup' tasting
- Mountain biking in hills surrounding Cusco
Landmarks Plaza de Armas San Pedro Market - Day 17
Cusco to Amazon Jungle
Cusco to Amazon Jungle- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch along the canoe journey)
Included Activities
- Flight to Puerto Maldonado
- Motorised canoe transport to eco-lodge in Madre de Dios
- Lodge orientation walk
- Jungle lodge stay
Landmarks Puerto Maldonado Madre de Dios - Day 18
Amazon Jungle
Amazon Jungle- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Half-day jungle trek with local expert guides to learn about flora, fauna and indigenous plant uses
- Night walk searching for nocturnal wildlife
Landmarks Peruvian Amazon - Day 19
Amazon to Lima
Amazon to LimaIncluded Activities
- Flight from Puerto Maldonado to Lima
Optional Activities
- Lima sightseeing and shopping
- Farewell dinner with the group
- Day 20
Lima
Lima - Day 21
Lima to Quito
Lima to QuitoIncluded Activities
- Quito historic centre walking tour including Basilica Voto Nacional and La Compania de Jesus
Optional Activities
- Dinner in Quito's Old Town
Landmarks Pichincha Volcano Parque de la Alameda Basilica Voto Nacional La Compania de Jesus San Francisco Square - Day 22
Quito to Isla San Cristobal, Galapagos
Quito to Isla San Cristobal, GalapagosIncluded Activities
- Flight to Galapagos Islands
- Snorkelling at La Loberia (1.5 hours) to swim with sea lions and sea turtles
Optional Activities
- Lunch with fellow travellers
- Wetsuit rental
- Seafood dinner in town with group
Landmarks Galapagos Islands Isla San Cristobal La Loberia Guayaquil - Day 23
Isla San Cristobal
Isla San Cristobal- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch on the boat)
Included Activities
- Boat excursion to Leon Dormido (Kicker Rock) with snorkelling (45 minutes travel)
- Galapagos Interpretation Center visit (45 minutes)
- Frigatebird Hill (Cerro Tijeretas) walk for views (1 hour)
Landmarks Leon Dormido (Kicker Rock) Interpretation Center Frigatebird Hill (Cerro Tijeretas) - Day 24
Isla San Cristobal to Isla Isabela
Isla San Cristobal to Isla Isabela- Meals
- Lunch (Traditional meal at Leila, family-run restaurant supporting Floreana Community Tourism Association)
Included Activities
- Private speedboat to Isla Isabela with dolphin and whale watching opportunities
- Isla Floreana visit including black sand beach walk
- Snorkelling at Isla Floreana for fish and sea turtles
- Traditional lunch at Leila family restaurant (Floreana Community Tourism Association)
Landmarks Isla Isabela Isla Floreana - Day 25
Isla Isabela
Isla Isabela- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Motorboat cruise to Las Tintoreras (Shark Alley) with walk through marine iguana nesting site
- Snorkelling at Shark Alley for sea turtles, sea lions, fish, rays and sea stars
- Arnaldo Tupiza Tortoise Breeding Center visit
- Flamingo lagoon visit
- Kayaking around Puerto Villamil Bay
Landmarks Las Tintoreras (Shark Alley) Arnaldo Tupiza Tortoise Breeding Center Puerto Villamil Bay - Day 26
Isla Isabela
Isla Isabela- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sierra Negra Volcano hike (5-6 hours, 17 km round trip)
Landmarks Sierra Negra Volcano - Day 27
Isla Isabela to Isla Santa Cruz
Isla Isabela to Isla Santa Cruz- Meals
- Lunch (Encebollado - traditional tuna soup with albacore tuna, onions, cilantro, spices, yuca and lime-green onion garnish)
Included Activities
- Private speedboat to Isla Santa Cruz
- Santa Cruz Highlands visit (3 hours)
- Organic farm tour with trapiche (sugar cane mill) visit
- Encebollado cooking class and traditional tuna soup lunch
Landmarks Isla Santa Cruz Santa Cruz Highlands - Day 28
Isla Santa Cruz
Isla Santa Cruz- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tortuga Bay scenic walk and beach time
- Charles Darwin Research Station visit
- Galapagos Conservancy visit - Intrepid Foundation WISE program information
Landmarks Tortuga Bay Charles Darwin Research Station Galapagos Conservancy - Day 29
Isla Santa Cruz to Quito
Isla Santa Cruz to QuitoIncluded Activities
- Flight from Galapagos to Quito (with stop in Guayaquil)
Optional Activities
- Final dinner with group in Quito
Landmarks Guayaquil - Day 30
Quito
QuitoOptional Activities
- Independent exploration of Quito
- Quilotoa Lagoon full day trip (minimum 2 people)
- Papallacta Hot Springs full day trip
- Bellavista Cloud forest full day trip
- Otavalo Indigenous Market full day trip
- Cotopaxi National Park Hiking Tour
