Itinerary
- Day 1
Lima
You'll land at Jorge Chávez International Airport where the team meets you for a transfer to your hotel in Miraflores. After you get settled in and freshen up, head out for an afternoon city tour starting at 1:15 p.m. The tour takes you along the coast and through different layers of Lima's history. First stop is Parque del Amor where you'll see the famous 'El Beso' sculpture overlooking the Pacific. From there, walk through Huaca Pucllana, an archaeological site with pre-Inca structures right in the city. Later, you'll stroll through El Olivar Park in San Isidro, a peaceful green space with old olive trees. The tour then moves into the Historic Center, a UNESCO site where you can walk around Plaza Mayor and check out the Church of Santo Domingo with its colonial architecture. If you're interested, there's an optional stop to taste local Peruvian wines and piscos before heading back to your hotel by evening.
- Start point
- Aeropuerto Internacional Jorge Chávez (LIM), Av. Elmer Faucett s/n, Callao, Lima Province, Peru (When you arrive in Lima and then in Cusco, one member of Waman team will be waiting for you at the airport., 05:00 - 22:00)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Budget Lima Miraflores***)
Included Activities
- Airport pick-up and transfer to hotel in Miraflores district
- Guided afternoon city tour of Lima
- Visit to Parque del Amor (Love Park)
- Viewing of 'El Beso' (The Kiss) sculpture
- Professional drone video recording and editing as complimentary souvenir
- Walk to Parque Intihuatana natural viewpoint
- Panoramic visit to Huaca Pucllana pre-Inca archaeological site
- Artisanal ice cream tasting with traditional Peruvian ingredients
- Walk through El Olivar Park in San Isidro
- Visit to Historic Center of Lima (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Visit to Central Reserve Bank of Peru Museum (BCRP) - viewing pre-Hispanic collections and gold vault
- Guided walk through Plaza Mayor viewing Government Palace, Lima Cathedral, Municipal Palace, and Union Club
- Guided visit to Church and Convent of Santo Domingo
Optional Activities
- Visit to Handicraft Market for textiles, ceramics, Peruvian silver, and souvenirs
- Guided tasting of wines, piscos, and cocktails with insight into Peru's winemaking and distillation traditions
Landmarks Parque del Amor Huaca Pucllana El Olivar Park Historic Center of Lima Central Reserve Bank of Peru Museum Plaza Mayor Government Palace Lima Cathedral Church and Convent of Santo Domingo 
- Day 2
Lima to Paracas - Ica - Huacachina
This is a long day starting before dawn when you'll head out to Paracas Peninsula for a speedboat tour of the Ballestas Islands, where you'll see Humboldt penguins, sea lions, and pelicans in their natural habitat. From there, you'll travel inland to Ica for a vineyard visit and wine and pisco tasting, then have lunch with traditional Peruvian dishes. After that, it's off to the Huacachina desert oasis for a dune buggy ride and sandboarding across the golden sand. You'll try to catch the desert sunset if there's time, then return to Lima late in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Peruvian lunch)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Budget Lima Miraflores***)
Included Activities
- Ballestas Islands speedboat tour with observation of Humboldt penguins, sea lions, pelicans and guano birds
- View of the Candelabrum geoglyph carved into the desert hillside
- Guided visit to a local vineyard in Ica
- Wine and pisco tasting
- Dune buggy ride across the desert
- Sandboarding
- Free time to explore the Huacachina oasis
Optional Activities
- Desert sunset viewing from the dunes (subject to available time)
Landmarks Ballestas Islands Candelabrum Huacachina 
- Day 3
Lima to Cusco
You'll get picked up from your hotel in the morning and taken to the airport for your domestic flight to Cusco. The flight takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes with some nice aerial views of the Andes along the way. When you land, your guide will meet you at the airport and drive you to your hotel in the historic center. The rest of the afternoon is yours to rest and walk around a bit while your body adjusts to the high altitude.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel ( Ayni Cusco Hotel or similar ***)
Included Activities
- Private transfer to Jorge Chávez International Airport
- Flight from Lima to Cusco
- Private transfer to hotel in Cusco historic centre
- Guide provides tips about the city and altitude acclimatisation recommendations
Optional Activities
- Free afternoon walk around the city
- Day 4
Sacred Valley - Chinchero - Maras - Moray - Aguas Calientes
After breakfast, you'll be picked up early to explore the Sacred Valley. First stop is Chinchero, a colorful Andean village where you'll watch traditional textile weaving. Then you'll see Moray with its circular agricultural terraces built by the Incas, followed by the Maras salt mines where thousands of evaporation ponds cover the mountainside. Later in the day, you'll head to Ollantaytambo to board a train to Aguas Calientes, arriving in the evening with time to rest before tomorrow.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Mamasara Machupicchu or similar ***)
Included Activities
- Visit to Chinchero, a colourful Andean village known for its Inca walls and colonial church
- Demonstration at a local textile interpretation centre with Andean women showing ancestral weaving and dyeing techniques using natural materials
- Visit to Moray, an Inca site formed by circular terraces that created different microclimates for agricultural experiments
- Visit to the Maras salt mines with more than 3,000 salt evaporation ponds
- Transfer to Ollantaytambo train station
- Train journey to Aguas Calientes
Landmarks Chinchero Moray Maras 
- Day 5
Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu to Cusco
You'll wake up early and walk to the bus station to catch a shuttle up to Machu Picchu. After showing your passport for registration, a guide will take you on a two-hour tour through the legendary Inca citadel, explaining the architecture and history. If you booked an optional hike like Huayna Picchu, you can do that after the tour. Later, you'll come back down for lunch at a restaurant, then board the afternoon train back to Ollantaytambo where your guide will pick you up for the drive back to Cusco, arriving in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel ( Ayni Cusco Hotel or similar ***)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of approximately two hours through the most iconic areas of Machu Picchu citadel
- Shuttle bus transfer to Machu Picchu entrance (approximately 30 minutes)
- Shuttle bus transfer from Machu Picchu back to Aguas Calientes
- Train journey from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
- Private transfer from Ollantaytambo to hotel in Cusco
Optional Activities
- Entrance to Huayna Picchu Mountain (US$ 90 per person)
- Entrance to Machu Picchu Mountain (US$ 90 per person)
- Lunch at a local restaurant
Landmarks Machu Picchu 
- Day 6
Cusco to Rainbow Mountain
You'll leave before dawn heading toward Rainbow Mountain, also called Vinicunca. After a two-hour drive to Cusipata, you'll have a traditional breakfast, then continue to the trailhead at Pulawasipata. A moderate two-hour hike takes you to the summit, where you'll see the mountain's vibrant colored slopes, local shepherds in traditional clothing, and views of Ausangate Peak in the distance. The descent follows the same route, then you'll head to Cusipata for a hearty buffet lunch before returning to Cusco in the afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Traditional breakfast in Cusipata), Lunch (Buffet lunch in Cusipata)
- Accommodation
- Hotel ( Ayni Cusco Hotel or similar ***)
Included Activities
- Drive of approximately two hours to Cusipata with traditional breakfast
- Drive of approximately 45 minutes to Pulawasipata, the starting point of the hike
- Moderate two-hour hike to Rainbow Mountain with views of colourful slopes, Andean villages and local shepherds
- Time at the summit to admire panoramic scenery and take photos, with views of Ausangate Mountain
- Descent along the same path back to Pulawasipata
- Transfer to Cusipata for buffet lunch
- Return to Cusco in the afternoon
Optional Activities
- Horse rental along the route for an additional optional fee
Landmarks Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca) Ausangate Mountain 
- Day 7
Cusco to Humantay Lake
Before sunrise you'll head toward the Salkantay region to visit Humantay Lake, a turquoise glacial lagoon below snow-capped peaks. After a two-hour drive to Mollepata, you'll have a warm local breakfast, then continue by private transport for about an hour to Soraypampa. From there, a two-hour uphill hike brings you to the lake where you'll spend 30 to 40 minutes resting and taking photos. You'll make your way back down and return to Mollepata for a buffet lunch before heading back to Cusco in the afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Warm, local style meal in Mollepata), Lunch (Buffet lunch in Mollepata)
- Accommodation
- Hotel ( Ayni Cusco Hotel or similar ***)
Included Activities
- Drive of approximately 2 hours to Mollepata with local-style breakfast
- Drive of approximately 1 hour to Soraypampa with views of the Vilcabamba mountain range
- Two-hour uphill hike to Humantay Lake surrounded by dramatic landscapes and glacier-covered peaks
- Time at the lake (approximately 30 to 40 minutes) to rest, enjoy a snack, take photos and appreciate the turquoise waters
- Descent along the same path back to Soraypampa
- Transfer to Mollepata for buffet lunch
- Afternoon return to Cusco with drop off near the city centre
Optional Activities
- Horse rental along the route for an additional optional fee
Landmarks Humantay Lake Humantay Mountain Salkantay Mountain 
- Day 8
Cusco to Puno
You'll travel from Cusco to Puno along the Route of the Sun, combining mountain scenery with cultural stops. First you'll visit the seventeenth century church at Andahuaylilles, known for its ornate baroque decoration and gold leaf work. Next is the archaeological site of Raqchi, dedicated to the god Wiracocha, followed by lunch with regional dishes. You'll stop at La Raya Pass at 4,338 m, the highest point with views of Chimboya Mountain and the high plateau. Before arriving in Puno around 5:00 p.m., you'll visit the Pukara Lithic Museum to see pre-Incan sculptures and ceramics.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Buffet lunch in Sicuani at La Pascana restaurant with regional dishes)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Qalasaya or similar***)
Included Activities
- Visit to Andahuaylillas, a seventeenth century church often called the 'Sistine Chapel of America'
- Continuation to Raqchi, an archaeological site dedicated to the god Wiracocha
- Buffet lunch in Sicuani at La Pascana restaurant with regional dishes
- Stop at La Raya Pass at 4,338 m / 14,232 ft with views of Chimboya Mountain and the high plateau
- Visit to the Pukara Lithic Museum with pre-Incan sculptures, ceramics and the monolith 'Hatunñaqaq'
Landmarks Andahuaylillas Church Raqchi La Raya Pass Pukara 
- Day 9
Puno - Lake Titicaca
Today you'll explore Lake Titicaca, the world's highest navigable lake. You'll start by visiting the floating islands of the Uros people to learn how they build everything from totora reeds, including their islands, homes, and boats. After that, a motorboat takes you across the lake for about 2.5 hours toward Taquile Island with views of the surrounding Andean mountains. On Taquile, you'll walk along stone paths and terraces while learning about the community and their UNESCO-recognized textile traditions. You'll have lunch with local families, some free time, and then head back by boat to Puno.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional lunch prepared by local families based on fresh regional ingredients)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Qalasaya or similar***)
Included Activities
- Motorboat navigation on Lake Titicaca
- Visit to the Uros floating islands with explanation of how inhabitants build their islands, houses and reed boats from totora
- Continuation by boat (approximately 2.5 hours) to Taquile Island
- Guided walk on Taquile along stone pathways, terraces and viewpoints learning about the community's social organisation and textile traditions
- Traditional lunch prepared by local families based on fresh regional ingredients
- Free time to enjoy the views and local atmosphere
- Return navigation to Puno in the afternoon
Landmarks Lake Titicaca Uros Islands Taquile Island 
- Day 10
Puno to Juliaca - Departure
You'll get picked up from your hotel at the time arranged and driven to Juliaca Airport based on your flight schedule. Staff will help you check in for your flight to Lima, where your international flight home will depart with your onward connection.
- End point
- Juliaca, Puno, Peru (We will drop you off at Juliaca Airport so you can board your flight from Juliaca to Lima. Once in Lima, you will just need to wait for your international return flight., 08:00 - 18:00)
Included Activities
- Transfer from Puno to Juliaca Airport
- Assistance with check-in for flight from Juliaca to Lima
