Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Lima
LimaIncluded Activities
- Leader-led walking tour of Miraflores area
Optional Activities
- Dinner at local restaurants
- Explore Lima's food scene independently
Landmarks Miraflores 
- Day 2
Lima to Paracas
Lima to Paracas- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Lima's historic centre including Plaza Mayor, Cathedral of Lima, and San Francisco Monastery
- Market visit and guide through central market
Optional Activities
- Visit Alameda de Chabuca Granda independently
- Explore Paracas in the evening
Landmarks Plaza Mayor Cathedral of Lima San Francisco Monastery Alameda de Chabuca Granda - Day 3
Paracas to Nazca
Paracas to Nazca- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in Huacachina), Dinner (Pachamanca dinner - potatoes, meat and herbs baked with hot stones, with chicha (corn beer))
Included Activities
- Guided boat tour to Islas Ballestas
- Nazca Lines viewing tower
- Pachamanca dinner with local hosts and Pachamama ceremony
Optional Activities
- Scenic flight over the Nazca Lines (USD100, excluding 77 PEN taxes at Nazca Airport)
Landmarks Islas Ballestas Huacachina Nazca Lines 
- Day 4
Nazca to Arequipa
Nazca to Arequipa- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Stroll around the main plaza independently
Landmarks El Misti Volcano 


- Day 5
Arequipa
Arequipa- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a picanteria with Arequipa specialities (rocoto relleno, solterito, queso helado))
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of main plaza, Santa Catalina Monastery and San Ignacio Chapel
- Group lunch at a picanteria with local Arequipa specialities
Optional Activities
- Visit Juanita Museum (PEN20 entrance fee)
- Explore Yanahuara neighbourhood
- Visit cathedral and cafes independently
Landmarks Santa Catalina Monastery San Ignacio Chapel Juanita Museum Yanahuara - Day 6
Arequipa to Puno
Arequipa to Puno- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Sillustani archaeological site
Landmarks Sillustani Lake Umaya 


- Day 7
Puno / Lake Titicaca
Puno / Lake Titicaca- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Lake Titicaca motorboat tour
- Visit to Uros Titinos floating islands
- Visit to Taquile Island with uphill walk to main settlement
Optional Activities
- Set lunch of quinoa soup and muna tea on Taquile Island
Landmarks Lake Titicaca Uros Titinos Taquile Island 
- Day 8
Puno to Cusco
Puno to Cusco- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Cusco's lesser-known sites including Qoricancha temple facade, San Pedro market, main square, 12 Angled Stone, Regocijo Square and San Blas Square
Optional Activities
- Dinner at local restaurants
Landmarks Qoricancha San Pedro Market Plaza de Armas 12 Angled Stone Regocijo Square San Blas Square - Day 9
Cusco
Cusco- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Sacsayhuaman fortress
- Full Boleto Turistico Pass (access to 16 archaeological sites including Contemporary Art Museum, Regional History Museum, Qosqo Native Art Museum, Q'enqo, Pica Pakara, and Pisac)
Optional Activities
- Visit museums and archaeological sites independently
- Humantay Lake Hike (USD130, based on 4 participants)
- Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain Hike (USD100, based on 4 participants)
- Cusco Cooking Class (USD70)
- Pisco Making Urban Adventure (USD35)
- Full Day Stand Up Paddle Boarding (USD85, based on 4 participants)
- Rainbow Mountain Hike (USD105, based on 4 participants)
Landmarks Sacsayhuaman Q'enqo Pica Pakara Pisac - Day 10
Cusco to Sacred Valley - Ollantaytambo
Cusco to Sacred Valley - Ollantaytambo- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Guinea-pig lunch at Huilloq community (vegetarian option available upon request))
Included Activities
- Visit to AMA Restaurant in Urubamba with snack
- Community visit to Huilloq with Pachamama offering ceremony
- Learning about ancestral textile techniques
- Guinea-pig lunch (vegetarian option available)
- Guided tour of Ollantaytambo archaeological site
Landmarks Sacred Valley Urubamba Huilloq Ollantaytambo 


- Day 11
Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes
Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Train ride through Urubamba Valley to Aguas Calientes
Optional Activities
- One Day Inca Trail guided hike (USD465, must be pre-booked minimum 30 days before departure)
- Walks around Aguas Calientes
Landmarks Urubamba Valley Aguas Calientes Chachabamba Winay Wayna Intipunku 

- Day 12
Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu to Cusco
Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu to Cusco- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Bus ride to Machu Picchu
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu ruins including temples, palaces and living quarters
- Train ride from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
- Drive from Ollantaytambo to Cusco
Landmarks Machu Picchu - Day 13
Cusco
Cusco- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit museums and archaeological sites using boleto turistico
- Mountain biking in hills surrounding Cusco
- Cafes and people-watching at Plaza de Armas
Landmarks Plaza de Armas - Day 14
Cusco to Lima
Cusco to LimaIncluded Activities
- Transfer from Lima airport to hotel
Optional Activities
- Explore Lima attractions visited earlier in trip
- Last-minute souvenir shopping
- Final group dinner
- Day 15
Lima
Lima


























