Itinerary
- Day 1
Lima
Optional Activities
- Gold Museum visit
- Lima Discovery Tour with Urban Adventures - explore hidden hangouts, markets and street food vendors
Landmarks Gold Museum 
- 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 a bar for Pisco sour (Peru's national drink)
Landmarks Plaza Mayor Cathedral of Lima San Francisco Monastery Central Market - Day 3
Paracas to Nazca
Included Activities
- Ballestas Islands boat tour (2 hours) to observe wildlife including pelicans, red-footed boobies, and flamingos
Optional Activities
- Self-paced sightseeing in Paracas
- View platform sightseeing in Huacachina
- Scenic flight over Nazca Lines and Huacachina desert area
Landmarks Ballestas Islands Paracas National Reserve Nazca Lines Huacachina - Day 4
Nazca to Arequipa
Included Activities
- Chauchilla Cemetery guided tour
Landmarks Chauchilla Cemetery 
- Day 5
Arequipa
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast upon arrival
Optional Activities
- Wander the main plaza and cathedral area
- Try local dishes like rocoto relleno (stuffed spicy peppers)
- Visit Andean Sanctuaries Museum to see the Ice Maiden (Juanita) mummy
Landmarks El Misti Volcano Andean Sanctuaries Museum - Day 6
Arequipa to Chivay
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in Chivay)
Included Activities
- Minivan journey to Chivay with wildlife observation (llamas, alpacas, vicunas)
- Visit to Patapama at 4800 m
- Lunch in Chivay
Optional Activities
- Wander around Chivay plaza
- Soak in Colca Canyon Hot Springs
- Llama steak dinner with live Andean music at a local pena (bar)
Landmarks Patapama Colca Canyon Hot Springs - Day 7
Chivay to Puno
Included Activities
- Colca Canyon guided tour with views of terraced crops and Andean condor viewing point
Optional Activities
- Explore Puno town on foot
Landmarks Colca Canyon Lake Titicaca 
- Day 8
Puno - Llachon community
- Meals
- Dinner (Home-cooked meal with host family)
Included Activities
- Lake Titicaca motorboat tour
- Uros Islands visit
- Homestay with local community including participation in daily activities and home-cooked meal
Optional Activities
- Join soccer game with locals
Landmarks Uros Islands Lake Titicaca - Day 9
Puno - Taquile Island
Included Activities
- Motorboat cruise to Taquile Island
- Uphill hike to main shopping area for textiles and handicrafts
Optional Activities
- Shop for handmade knitted goods and handicrafts
- Social gathering at a local bar for drinks (Chilcano or Pisco sour)
Landmarks Taquile Island - Day 10
Puno to Cusco
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Cusco including Qoricancha temple facade, San Pedro market, main square, Twelve Angled Stone, Regocijo Square, and San Blas Square
- Cusco Chocolate Museum visit with hot chocolate made from local cacao beans
Landmarks Qoricancha temple San Pedro Market Regocijo Square San Blas Square Cusco Chocolate Museum - Day 11
Cusco
Optional Activities
- Visit Contemporary Art Museum
- Visit Regional History Museum
- Visit Qosqo Native Art Museum
- Visit Inca ruins of Saqsaywaman
- Visit Inca ruins of Q'enqo
- Visit Inca ruins of Puka Pukara
- Visit Inca ruins of Pisac
- Visit Inca ruins of Ollantaytambo
- Visit Coricancha (Temple of the Sun)
- Explore cafes on Plaza de Armas
- Visit San Pedro Market for shopping
Landmarks Contemporary Art Museum Regional History Museum Qosqo Native Art Museum Saqsaywaman Q'enqo Puka Pukara Pisac Ollantaytambo Coricancha Plaza de Armas - Day 12
Cusco - Inca Trail departure
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Nourishing meal prepared by cook at campsite)
Included Activities
- Route 1: 4-day Inca Trail guided trek with porter support and overnight camping
- Route 2: 3-day Quarry Trail guided trek with porter support and overnight camping
- Route 3: Guided Cusco stay (Machu Picchu access via train option)
Optional Activities
- Route 3: Museums and archaeological sites in Cusco (arrange with group leader)
Landmarks Ollantaytambo Huillca Raccay Llactapata Veronica Peak Choquequilla Qory Song'o (Golden Heart) Perolniyoc Cascade Q'orimarca - Day 13
Inca Trail Day 2
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in local community (Route 3)), Dinner
Included Activities
- Route 1: Steep trek to Warmiwanusca ('Dead Woman's Pass') at 4200 m with valley views
- Route 2: Trek to Puccaqasa pass (4370 m), then to Kuychicassa (4450 m) with descent to Intipunku sun gate
- Route 3: Sacred Valley drive-through with lunch stop in local community and cultural learning
Landmarks Warmiwanusca (Dead Woman's Pass) Puccaqasa Pass Kuychicassa Pass Intipunku (Sun Gate) Sacred Valley (Wilcamayo) Ollantaytambo 
- Day 14
Inca Trail Day 3
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Route 1: Trek from Pacaymayo to Runkuracay Pass (3980 m) through Sayacmarca and Phuyupatamarca to Winay Wayna archaeological site
- Route 2: Downhill trek to Kachiqata quarry, Ollantaytambo exploration, short train to Aguas Calientes
- Route 3: Train journey (1.5 hours) through Urubamba Valley to Aguas Calientes
Landmarks Runkuracay Pass Cordillera Vilcabamba Sayacmarca Phuyupatamarca (Town Above the Clouds) Winay Wayna Kachiqata Quarry Ollantaytambo Urubamba Valley - Day 15
Machu Picchu
- Meals
- Breakfast (Early breakfast at 4 am (Route 1)), Lunch (Lunch in Aguas Calientes (Routes 2 & 3))
Included Activities
- Route 1: Final 2.5-hour trek to Intipunku (Sun Gate) entrance of Machu Picchu
- Routes 2 & 3: Machu Picchu entrance and guided tour of temples, palaces, and living quarters
Landmarks Intipunku (Sun Gate) Machu Picchu 
- Day 16
Cusco
Optional Activities
- Rest at a cafe on Plaza de Armas
- Visit San Pedro Market for shopping (produce, cheeses, chocolates, handicrafts, medicines)
- Try 'mystery soups' at local market vendors
- Mountain biking in hills surrounding Cusco
Landmarks Plaza de Armas San Pedro Market - Day 17
Cusco to Amazon Jungle
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch stop during canoe journey)
Included Activities
- Early morning airport transfer
- Flight to Puerto Maldonado
- Motorised canoe journey to eco-lodge with lunch stop
- Short orientation walk at lodge
Optional Activities
- Evening jungle exploration
Landmarks Puerto Maldonado Madre de Dios 
- Day 18
Amazon Jungle
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at lodge)
Included Activities
- Half-day guided jungle trek with local experts learning about flora and fauna
- Night walk searching for nocturnal wildlife
Optional Activities
- Free time at lodge after lunch
Landmarks Madre de Dios - Day 19
Amazon Jungle to Lima
Optional Activities
- Exploring Lima sights
- Last-minute shopping
- Celebratory farewell dinner of Peruvian favourites
- Day 20
Lima
- Day 21
Quito
Included Activities
- Quito Historic District Walking Tour
- Visit Basilica Voto Nacional
- Visit La Compania de Jesus church
- Visit San Francisco Square
Optional Activities
- Dinner in Quito's Old Town
Landmarks Basilica Voto Nacional La Compania de Jesus San Francisco Square Parque de la Alameda Pichincha Volcano 
- Day 22
Quito to Isla San Cristobal
Included Activities
- Snorkeling in La Loberia (1.5 Hours)
Optional Activities
- Lunch with fellow travellers
- Rent wetsuit for snorkelling
- Dinner with group for fresh seafood
Landmarks La Loberia - Day 23
Isla San Cristobal
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch on the boat)
Included Activities
- Excursion to Leon Dormido
- Interpretation Center (45 minutes)
- Cerro Tijeretas View Point (1 Hour)
Landmarks Leon Dormido (Kicker Rock) Cerro Tijeretas (Frigatebird Hill) San Cristobal Interpretation Center - Day 24
Isla San Cristobal to Isla Isabela
- Meals
- Lunch (Traditional meal at Leila, a family-run restaurant in Floreana Community Tourism Association)
Included Activities
- Floreana - Snorkeling
Landmarks Isla Floreana Isla Isabela 
- Day 25
Isla Isabela
Included Activities
- Tintoreras or Shark Alley
- Giant Tortoise Breeding Centre
- Flamingo lagoon visit
- Kayaking
Landmarks Las Tintoreras (Shark Alley) Arnaldo Tupiza Tortoise Breeding Center Puerto Villamil Bay - Day 26
Isla Isabela
Included Activities
- Sierra Negra Volcano Hike (5-6 Hours)
Landmarks Sierra Negra Volcano - Day 27
Isla Isabela to Isla Santa Cruz
- Meals
- Lunch (Encebollado (local tuna soup) with yuca and garnish of lime and green onions)
Included Activities
- Santa Cruz Highlands Visit (3 Hours)
- Santa Cruz – Organic Farm Tour
- Santa Cruz – Encebollado Cooking Class
Landmarks Isla Santa Cruz Santa Cruz Highlands - Day 28
Isla Santa Cruz
Included Activities
- Isla Santa Cruz - Tortuga Bay walk
- Isla Santa Cruz - Charles Darwin Research Centre
- Isla Santa Cruz - The Galapagos Conservancy (The Intrepid Foundation partner) visit
Landmarks Tortuga Bay Charles Darwin Research Station Galapagos Conservancy - Day 29
Isla Santa Cruz to Quito
Optional Activities
- Final dinner with group
- Day 30
Quito
Optional Activities
- Extend stay in Quito (additional accommodation available subject to availability)
