Itinerary
- Day 1
Lima
Included Activities
- Complimentary arrival transfer to hotel
- Welcome meeting with tour leader and group
- Guided walking tour of Lima's historical center
- Visit to San Francisco Monastery and catacombs
- Browse Lima's central market
Optional Activities
- Dinner with the group at local restaurants (leader recommendations available)
Landmarks San Francisco Monastery Plaza de Armas Jorge Chavez International Airport - Day 2
Lima to Amazon Jungle (Puerto Maldonado)
- Meals
- Lunch (Packed lunch provided during canoe journey)
Included Activities
- Early morning transfer to Lima airport
- Motorized canoe journey to jungle lodge (approximately 3 hours)
- Orientation walk near lodge
Landmarks Madre de Dios Region 
- Day 3
Amazon Jungle
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Half-day guided jungle walk with local expert guides
- Night jungle walk
Landmarks Madre de Dios Region - Day 4
Amazon Jungle to Cusco
Included Activities
- Three-hour canoe ride back to Puerto Maldonado
- Leader-led orientation walk of Cusco
Optional Activities
- Dinner with fellow travelers at local restaurants (leader recommendations available)
- Try cuy (guinea pig) at local establishments
Landmarks Cusco 
- Day 5
Cusco to Sacred Valley - Ollantaytambo
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at AMA Restaurant in Urubamba)
Included Activities
- Visit to Sacsayhuaman archaeological site
- Private bus journey through Sacred Valley
- Visit to authentic Andean community near Pisac
- Learn about traditional textile weaving
- Lunch at AMA Restaurant with explanation of inclusive enterprise
- Visit to Ollantaytambo archaeological site
Landmarks Sacsayhuaman Pisac Ollantaytambo Sacred Valley 
- Day 6
Cusco to Inca Trail / Quarry Trail / Machu Picchu Train Route
- Meals
- Dinner (Nourishing meal prepared by cook at campsite (Inca Trail and Quarry Trail routes only))
Included Activities
- Route 1 - Inca Trail: Minivan transfer to 82 km marker, meeting with porters/cook/guide, uphill trekking to campsite at 3100m with views of Ollantaytambo, Huillca Raccay, Llactapata, and Veronica Peak
- Route 2 - Quarry Trail: Early morning drive to Choquequilla ceremonial site, trek start at Rafq'a with horsemen, walk to Socma community, Perolniyoc Cascade lookout, campsite at 3700m, exploration of Q'orimarca archaeological site
- Route 3 - Train Option: Visit to Chinceros archaeological site, return to Cusco with leader accompaniment
Landmarks Ollantaytambo Veronica Peak Choquequilla Q'orimarca Chinceros - Day 7
Inca Trail / Quarry Trail / Cusco
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Route 1 - Inca Trail: Long steep trek to Warmiwanusca/Dead Woman's Pass (4200m), descent to Pacaymayo Valley campsite
- Route 2 - Quarry Trail: Trek to Puccaqasa pass (approximately 4370m), walk to Kuychicassa pass (4450m), descent to Intipunku sun gate, descent to campsite at 3600m
- Route 3 - Cusco: Free day with access to boleto turistico pass for museums and archaeological sites
Optional Activities
- Route 3 - Cusco: Purchase boleto turistico pass (provides entry to city's museums and archaeological sites; transport and guides not included)
Landmarks Warmiwanusca (Dead Woman's Pass) Pacaymayo Valley Puccaqasa Pass Kuychicassa Pass Intipunku (Sun Gate) Nevado Veronica Cordillera Vilcabamba - Day 8
Inca Trail / Quarry Trail to Aguas Calientes / Cusco
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Route 1 - Inca Trail: Trek through Pacaymayo Valley, climb to Runkuracay Pass (3980m), descent to Sayacmarca ruins, crossing to Phuyupatamarca (3850m), descent via Inca steps to Winay Wayna campsite
- Route 2 - Quarry Trail: Downhill hike to Kachiqata quarry, train journey to Aguas Calientes, overnight hotel stay
- Route 3 - Train Option: Drive to Ollantaytambo, scenic train journey through Urubamba Valley to Aguas Calientes, overnight hotel stay
Landmarks Runkuracay Pass Sayacmarca Phuyupatamarca Winay Wayna Kachiqata Quarry Ollantaytambo Urubamba Valley Aguas Calientes Cordillera Vilcabamba - Day 9
Machu Picchu to Cusco
- Meals
- Breakfast (4 am breakfast at campsite (Route 1 only)), Lunch (Lunch in Aguas Calientes with group)
Included Activities
- Route 1 - Inca Trail: Final hike to Intipunku sun gate with entry to Machu Picchu
- Route 2 & 3: Guided tour of Machu Picchu ruins including temples, palaces and living quarters
- All routes: Bus transfer from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes, scenic train ride to Ollantaytambo, drive back to Cusco
Optional Activities
- Photo opportunities at Machu Picchu
Landmarks Intipunku (Sun Gate) Machu Picchu Aguas Calientes Ollantaytambo 
- Day 10
Cusco
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Pisco Sour mixology demonstration and class at Casa Intrepid
Optional Activities
- Dinner with group at local restaurants (leader recommendations available)
- People watching at Plaza de Armas cafes
Landmarks Plaza de Armas Casa Intrepid - Day 11
Cusco to Puno
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Public bus journey to Puno (approximately 7 hours) through mountain scenery
Optional Activities
- Attend colorful evening parades if festival timing coincides (Virgen de la Candelaria)
Landmarks Puno Lake Titicaca - Day 12
Puno / Lake Titicaca
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sail across Lake Titicaca to floating islands of the Uros
- Learn about unique traditional lifestyle on Uros islands built from totora reeds
- Visit Taquile Island
- One-hour uphill hike to main part of Taquile Island
- Return descent of 500 steps
- Three-hour boat journey back to Puno
Optional Activities
- Lunch on Taquile Island with simple set menu of quinoa soup and muna tea (Andean mint tea)
Landmarks Lake Titicaca Uros Floating Islands Taquile Island - Day 13
Puno to Lima
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Miraflores and Barranco neighborhoods tour)
Included Activities
- Flight from Puno to Lima (approximately 1-2 hours)
- Explore Miraflores neighborhood
- Visit Parque del Amor
- Explore Barranco neighborhood with colonial houses and street art
Optional Activities
- Sample local sweet treats: Peruvian donuts, mazamorra morada, Butifarra snack with Emoliente herbal tea
- Dinner with group sampling Peru's national dish of ceviche (raw fish marinated in lime juice with hot peppers)
Landmarks Miraflores Parque del Amor Barranco - Day 14
Lima
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Book additional accommodation in Lima (subject to availability)
