Itinerary
- Day 1
Lima
Optional Activities
- Gold Museum visit
- Lima Discovery Tour with Urban Adventures (explore hidden hangouts, markets and street food vendors)
- Day 2
Lima to Paracas
Included Activities
- Walking tour of downtown Lima including Plaza Mayor, Cathedral of Lima, San Francisco Monastery and Central Market
Optional Activities
- Visit bars serving Pisco sour in Paracas
Landmarks Plaza Mayor Cathedral of Lima San Francisco Monastery Central Market - Day 3
Paracas to Nazca
Optional Activities
- Ballestas Islands boat tour (two hours) to spot pelicans, red-footed boobies and flamingos
- Self-paced sightseeing in Paracas
- Scenic flight over Nazca and Huacachina from the viewing platform
Landmarks Ballestas Islands Paracas National Reserve Nazca Lines Huacachina - Day 4
Nazca to Arequipa
Included Activities
- Chauchilla Cemetery tour
Landmarks Chauchilla Cemetery - Day 5
Arequipa
Optional Activities
- Wander the main plaza
- Try local dishes like rocoto relleno (stuffed spicy peppers)
- Visit Andean Sanctuaries Museum to see the Ice Maiden (Juanita, an Inca mummy from the 1440s)
Landmarks El Misti Volcano Andean Sanctuaries Museum - Day 6
Arequipa to Chivay
Optional Activities
- Coca tea tasting
- Soak in the Colca Canyon Hot Springs
- Try llama steak at a local restaurant
- Watch live Andean music at a pena (bar)
- Wander around the town plaza
Landmarks Patapama Pass Colca Canyon Hot Springs - Day 7
Chivay to Colca Canyon to Puno
Included Activities
- Colca Canyon guided tour
Optional Activities
- Explore Puno on foot
Landmarks Colca Canyon Lake Titicaca Altiplano 
- Day 8
Lake Titicaca - Uros Islands - Llachon Community
- Meals
- Dinner (Home-cooked meal with host family)
Included Activities
- Lake Titicaca boat tour and visit to Uros Islands
- Homestay with local community in Llachon
- Interaction with host family (daily activities, learning Quechua, optional soccer)
- Home-cooked meal with host family
Landmarks Lake Titicaca Uros Islands - Day 9
Puno - Lake Titicaca - Taquile Island
Included Activities
- Motorboat to Taquile Island
- Visit to Taquile Island textile artisans and handicraft shopping
Optional Activities
- Evening drinks (Chilcano or Pisco sour) at a local bar
Landmarks Taquile Island - Day 10
Puno to Cusco
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Cusco's lesser-known sites (Qoricancha temple facade, San Pedro market, main square, Twelve Angled Stone, Regocijo Square, San Blas Square)
- Cusco Chocolate Museum visit and hot chocolate sampling
Landmarks Qoricancha Temple San Pedro Market Cusco Main Square Twelve Angled Stone Regocijo Square San Blas Square Cusco Chocolate Museum 
- Day 11
Cusco
Optional Activities
- Contemporary Art Museum visit
- Regional History Museum visit
- Qosqo Native Art Museum visit
- Coricancha Inca temple and Dominican church visit
- Saqsaywaman Inca ruins visit
- Q'enqo Inca ruins visit
- Puka Pukara Inca ruins visit
- Pisac Inca ruins visit
- Ollantaytambo Inca ruins visit
Landmarks Contemporary Art Museum Regional History Museum Qosqo Native Art Museum Coricancha Saqsaywaman Q'enqo Puka Pukara Pisac Ollantaytambo - Day 12
Cusco - Inca Trail (Day 1)
- Meals
- Dinner (Nourishing meal prepared by cook at campsite)
Included Activities
- 3 Night/4 Day Inca Trail guided hike with porters' support (Route 1)
- 2 Night/3 Day Quarry Trail guided hike with porters' support (Route 2)
- Guided Cusco stay with optional Machu Picchu train access (Route 3)
Optional Activities
- Museums and archaeological sites in Cusco (Route 3)
Landmarks Ollantaytambo Huillca Raccay Llactapata Veronica Peak Choquequilla Qory Song'o (Golden Heart) Hill Perolniyoc Cascade Q'orimarca - Day 13
Inca Trail (Day 2)
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Stop for lunch in local community of Sacred Valley (Route 3)), Dinner
Included Activities
- 3 Night/4 Day Inca Trail guided hike with porters' support (Route 1)
- 2 Night/3 Day Quarry Trail guided hike with porters' support (Route 2)
- Sacred Valley drive with lunch in local community and Quechua language learning (Route 3)
Landmarks Warmiwanusca (Dead Woman's Pass) Pacaymayo Valley Puccaqasa Pass Kuychicassa Pass Intipunku (Sun Gate) Sacred Valley - Day 14
Inca Trail (Day 3)
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- 3 Night/4 Day Inca Trail guided hike with porters' support (Route 1)
- 2 Night/3 Day Quarry Trail guided hike with porters' support (Route 2)
- Train to Aguas Calientes (Route 3)
Landmarks Runkuracay Pass Cordillera Vilcabamba Sayacmarca Phuyupatamarca Winay Wayna Kachiqata Quarry Ollantaytambo Urubamba Valley Aguas Calientes - Day 15
Machu Picchu
- Meals
- Breakfast (4 am breakfast (Route 1)), Lunch (Lunch in Aguas Calientes (Routes 2 & 3))
Included Activities
- Machu Picchu entrance and guided tour (all routes)
Landmarks Intipunku (Sun Gate) Machu Picchu 
- Day 16
Cusco
Optional Activities
- Cafe visit at Plaza de Armas
- San Pedro Market exploration (shopping for souvenirs, food, local products)
- Mountain biking in hills surrounding Cusco
Landmarks Plaza de Armas San Pedro Market - Day 17
Cusco to Amazon Jungle
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch stop along canoe journey)
Included Activities
- Flight to Puerto Maldonado
- Motorized canoe cruise to jungle lodge with lunch stop
- Amazon lodge stay in Madre de Dios region
- Orientation walk at lodge
Landmarks Amazon Jungle Madre de Dios Region - Day 18
Amazon Jungle
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at lodge)
Included Activities
- Half-day jungle trek with local expert guide
- Night walk to spot nocturnal wildlife
Landmarks Amazon Jungle - Day 19
Amazon to Lima
Included Activities
- Flight from Puerto Maldonado to Lima
Optional Activities
- Explore Lima sights
- Last-minute shopping
- Farewell dinner with group (Peruvian cuisine)
- Day 20
Lima to Buenos Aires
Optional Activities
- Solo exploration of Buenos Aires
- Day 21
Buenos Aires
Optional Activities
- Explore San Telmo neighbourhood (old mansions, cafes, shops)
- Visit Recoleta Cemetery
- Visit Casa Rosada (Pink House)
Landmarks San Telmo Recoleta Cemetery Casa Rosada - Day 22
Buenos Aires
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk of Buenos Aires
Optional Activities
- Beginner's tango class
- People-watching with malbec wine
- Traditional asado (barbecue) dinner
Landmarks Colon Theatre Obelisk Plaza de Mayo - Day 23
Buenos Aires to Ituzaingó
Landmarks Parana River Ibera Wetlands - Day 24
Ibera Wetlands/Ituzaingó
- Meals
- Lunch (Asado (barbecue))
Included Activities
- Ibera Wetlands full-day guided safari tour
Optional Activities
- Group dinner
Landmarks Ibera Wetlands - Day 25
Ituzaingó to Foz do Iguazu
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hearty breakfast)
Included Activities
- Guarani community visit and cultural learning
Landmarks Guarani Community - Day 26
Iguazu Falls
Included Activities
- Tour of Brazilian side of Iguazu Falls
Optional Activities
- Helicopter ride over Iguazu Falls
Landmarks Iguazu Falls San Martin Island 
- Day 27
Iguazu Falls
Included Activities
- Tour of Argentinian side of Iguazu Falls
Optional Activities
- Zodiac boat tour around base of cascades
Landmarks Iguazu Falls - Day 28
Foz do Iguazu to Rio de Janeiro
Included Activities
- Flight to Rio de Janeiro
- Leader-led orientation walk
Optional Activities
- Football game attendance
- Cable car ride to Sugarloaf Mountain from Praia Vermelha
- Caipirinha at a beachside bar
Landmarks Praia Vermelha Sugarloaf Mountain 
- Day 29
Rio de Janeiro
Included Activities
- Christ the Redeemer (Corcovado) visit
- Local farmers' market visit and introduction to market traditions and local foods
Optional Activities
- Afternoon exploration of Rio de Janeiro
- Farewell group dinner
Landmarks Christ the Redeemer - Day 30
Rio de Janeiro
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Extend stay in Rio de Janeiro (subject to availability)
