Itinerary
- Day 1
Quito
Included Activities
- Welcome meeting with group leader
- Guided tour of Quito's historic centre
- Visit to Basilica Voto Nacional
- Visit to La Compania de Jesus
Optional Activities
- Dinner in Quito's Old Town
Landmarks Basilica Voto Nacional La Compania de Jesus San Francisco Square Volcan Pichincha Parque de la Alameda - Day 2
Quito to Isla San Cristobal
Included Activities
- Flight to San Cristobal Island (via Guayaquil)
- Transfer from airport to hotel
- Snorkelling at La Loberia
Optional Activities
- Lunch with fellow travellers
- Rent wetsuit (shortsleeve) for 5 days - USD60
- Dinner with group for fresh seafood
Landmarks La Loberia - Day 3
Isla San Cristobal
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch on the boat)
Included Activities
- Boat trip to Leon Dormido (Kicker Rock)
- Snorkelling at Leon Dormido
- Lunch on the boat
- Interpretation Center visit
- Walk to Frigatebird Hill (Cerro Tijeretas)
Landmarks Leon Dormido (Kicker Rock) Cerro Tijeretas (Frigatebird Hill) San Cristobal Interpretation Center - Day 4
Isla San Cristobal to Isla Isabela
- Meals
- Lunch (Traditional meal at Leila, a small family-run restaurant part of the Floreana Community Tourism Association)
Included Activities
- Speedboat transfer to Isla Isabela
- Visit to Isla Floreana black sand beach
- Snorkelling at Isla Floreana
- Lunch at Leila restaurant
Landmarks Isla Floreana Isla Isabela - Day 5
Isla Isabela
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Motorboat trip to Las Tintoreras (Shark Alley)
- Walk through marine iguana nesting site
- Snorkelling at Shark Alley
- Lunch
- Arnaldo Tupiza Tortoise Breeding Center visit
- Flamingo lagoon visit
- Kayaking around Bay of Puerto Villamil
Landmarks Las Tintoreras (Shark Alley) Arnaldo Tupiza Tortoise Breeding Center Bay of Puerto Villamil - Day 6
Isla Isabela
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer to Sierra Negra Volcano trailhead
- Sierra Negra Volcano hike (17 km round trip, weather permitting)
Landmarks Sierra Negra Volcano - Day 7
Isla Isabela to Isla Santa Cruz
- Meals
- Lunch (Encebollado - a local tuna soup with slow-cooked albacore tuna in a savoury broth of onions, cilantro and spices, traditionally served with yuca and garnished with lime and green onions)
Included Activities
- Speedboat transfer to Isla Santa Cruz
- Organic farm tour in Santa Cruz Highlands
- Encebollado cooking demonstration
- Lunch featuring encebollado
- Walk around farm grounds with giant tortoises
Landmarks Santa Cruz Highlands - Day 8
Isla Santa Cruz
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tortuga Bay walk
- Charles Darwin Research Station visit
- Galapagos Conservancy visit (Intrepid Foundation partner)
Landmarks Tortuga Bay Charles Darwin Research Station - Day 9
Isla Santa Cruz to Quito
Included Activities
- Flight from Isla Santa Cruz to Quito (via Guayaquil)
- Airport transfer to hotel
Optional Activities
- Dinner with group
- Day 10
Quito to Lima
Included Activities
- Flight from Quito to Lima
- Airport transfer to hotel
Optional Activities
- Pisco cocktails with leader and group
- Day 11
Lima to Amazon Jungle
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch during canoe journey)
Included Activities
- Transfer to Lima airport
- Flight to Puerto Maldonado
- Motorised canoe trip to eco-lodge
- Lunch during canoe journey
- Orientation walk at eco-lodge
Landmarks Madre de Dios - Day 12
Amazon Jungle
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Half-day jungle trek with local guides
- Night walk in the jungle
- Lunch
Landmarks Madre de Dios - Day 13
Amazon Jungle to Cusco
Included Activities
- Flight from Puerto Maldonado to Cusco
- Orientation walk of Cusco with leader
- Trek briefing at Casa Intrepid
Optional Activities
- Dinner with group
Landmarks Plaza de Armas San Pedro Market San Blas Square Regocijo Square Qoricancha - Day 14
Cusco to Ollantaytambo
- Meals
- Lunch (Community lunch in a village practicing Inca traditions), Snack (Snack and drink at AMA Restaurant social enterprise in Urubamba)
Included Activities
- Private bus transfer through Sacred Valley
- Community visit and lunch
- Snack and visit to AMA Restaurant social enterprise
Optional Activities
- Dinner with quinoa and alpaca stew at local restaurant
Landmarks Ollantaytambo Sacred Valley - Day 15
Ollantaytambo to Inca Trail / Quarry Trail / Cusco
- Meals
- Dinner (Nourishing meal prepared by cook at campsite (Routes 1 & 2)), Lunch (Lunch at campsite (Route 2))
Included Activities
- Route 1: Minivan transfer to 82km marker with porter/cook/guide
- Route 1: Uphill trekking to campsite
- Route 2: Drive to Choquequilla ceremonial site
- Route 2: Climb Qory Song'o (Golden Heart) hill
- Route 2: Explore sacred tombs
- Route 2: Visit Perolniyoc Cascade lookout
- Route 2: Q'orimarca archaeological site exploration
- Route 3: Short drive to Pisac town
- Route 3: Pisac market exploration
Optional Activities
- Route 3: San Pedro Market visit
- Route 3: Dinner with local recommendations
Landmarks Ollantaytambo Huillca Raccay Llactapata Veronica Peak Choquequilla Qory Song'o (Golden Heart) hill Perolniyoc Cascade Q'orimarca Pisac Soqma Perolniyoc Pachar Valley Huarocondo Valley - Day 16
Inca Trail / Quarry Trail / Cusco
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at campsite (Routes 1 & 2))
Included Activities
- Route 1: Trek to Warmiwanusca (Dead Woman's Pass)
- Route 1: Descent to Pacaymayo Valley campsite
- Route 2: Hike to Puccaqasa pass
- Route 2: Hike to Kuychicassa pass
- Route 2: Visit Intipunku (sun gate)
- Route 3: Taxi to Tambomachay
- Route 3: Walk from Tambomachay to Cusco
- Route 3: Visit Puka Pukara
- Route 3: Visit Quenqo
- Route 3: Visit Saksaywaman
Optional Activities
- Route 3: Visit Merida, Mendivil and Olave art galleries and workshops
- Route 3: Dinner
Landmarks Warmiwanusca (Dead Woman's Pass) Pacaymayo Valley Puccaqasa Pass Kuychicassa Pass Intipunku Nevado Veronica Tambomachay Puka Pukara Quenqo Saksaywaman - Day 17
Inca Trail / Quarry Trail / Aguas Calientes
- Meals
- Breakfast (4am breakfast at campsite (Route 1)), Lunch (Lunch in Aguas Calientes)
Included Activities
- Route 1: 4am breakfast
- Route 1: Final 2.5-hour trek to Intipunku
- Route 1: Guided entry to Machu Picchu through Sun Gate
- Route 2 & 3: Early bus to Machu Picchu
- Route 2 & 3: Guided tour of Machu Picchu ruins
- All routes: Bus from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes
- All routes: Lunch in Aguas Calientes
- All routes: Train to Ollantaytambo
- All routes: Drive to Cusco
Optional Activities
- Photo opportunities at Machu Picchu
Landmarks Intipunku (Sun Gate) Machu Picchu Aguas Calientes Ollantaytambo - Day 18
Machu Picchu to Cusco
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at 4 am (Route 1)), Lunch (Lunch in Aguas Calientes with group)
Included Activities
- Machu Picchu - Entrance and guided tour
Landmarks Intipunku (Sun Gate) Machu Picchu Aguas Calientes 
- Day 19
Cusco
Optional Activities
- Mountain biking in surrounding hills
- Explore art galleries
- Visit San Pedro Market
Landmarks Plaza de Armas San Pedro Market - Day 20
Cusco to Puno
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer to Puno through altiplano
Optional Activities
- Dinner with grilled trout local specialty
Landmarks Lake Titicaca - Day 21
Puno to Lake Titicaca Homestay
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner (Traditional Peruvian feast cooked by host family)
Included Activities
- Motorboat tour of Lake Titicaca
- Visit to floating Uros Islands
- Lake Titicaca homestay in local community
Optional Activities
- Help with host family daily activities
- Participate in local soccer game
Landmarks Uros Islands Lake Titicaca - Day 22
Lake Titicaca to Puno
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Motorboat to Taquile Island
- Trek to main area of island
- Descent to boat
Optional Activities
- Shop for hand-knitted handicrafts
- Drinks at local watering hole - chilcano or pisco sour
Landmarks Taquile Island - Day 23
Puno to La Paz
Included Activities
- Transfer to La Paz
- Border crossing and formalities
- Walking tour of La Paz
- Market browsing
Optional Activities
- Visit Witches' Market for folklore items
Landmarks Witches' Market - Day 24
La Paz
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Extended stay in Bolivia (speak to booking agent)
