Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Lima
You'll arrive in Lima today and get settled into your accommodation for the night. This gives you a chance to shake off travel fatigue and start getting oriented to Peru.
- Day 2
Lima to Paracas
After a panoramic drive through Lima's historic center, you'll head south toward Paracas. The coastal landscape changes gradually as you travel, and you'll spend the night in this laid-back beach town.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Panoramic drive through Lima's historic center
- Day 3
Ballestas Islands and Huacachina Oasis
This is a full day on the water and land. You'll take a boat out to the Ballestas Islands to see sea lions, pelicans, cormorants, and if you're lucky, Humboldt penguins. From there you'll visit the Candelabro ground drawing before heading inland to Ica. You'll check out Huacachina Oasis and stop at a local bodega to try pisco. Later you'll travel to Nazca for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Boat trip to the Ballestas Islands
- Visit to the Candelabro ground drawing
- Huacachina Oasis exploration
- Pisco tasting in a local bodega
Landmarks/POIs Ballestas Islands Candelabro Huacachina Oasis - Day 4
Nazca Lines and travel to Arequipa
There's an optional flight over the Nazca Lines if you want it, departing early morning. After that, you'll travel through some beautiful terrain with several stops along the way to Arequipa, where you'll stay two nights.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Sightseeing flight over the Nazca Lines
Landmarks/POIs Nazca Lines - Day 5
Arequipa City Tour
You'll walk through Arequipa's historic center starting at Plaza de Armas and check out the Santa Catalina monastery complex. Then you'll head to San Camilo market to learn about regional medicinal plants and local goods, plus visit a social project. The afternoon is yours to explore however you'd like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- City tour of Arequipa's historic center
- Visit to Plaza de Armas
- Visit to Santa Catalina monastery
- San Camilo market visit
- Visit to a social project (school or orphanage)
Landmarks/POIs Plaza de Armas Santa Catalina Monastery San Camilo Market - Day 6
Sacred Valley
After flying to Cuzco, you'll continue on to the Sacred Valley. You'll see the colorful Indian market in Pisac and walk through the Pisac ruins. Later you'll get to Ollantaytambo where you can wander the original village and climb up the rock fortress.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Pisac Indian market
- Exploration of Pisac ruins
- Ollantaytambo village walk
- Ollantaytambo rock fortress climb
Landmarks/POIs Pisac Market Pisac Ruins Ollantaytambo - Day 7
Maras, Moray and Aguas Calientes
You'll start the day at the salt mines of Maras, then move on to the agricultural Inca terraces of Moray. In the afternoon, you'll catch the panoramic train heading to Aguas Calientes, which sits at the base of Machu Picchu.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Maras salt mines
- Exploration of Moray Inca terraces
- Panoramic train ride to Aguas Calientes
Landmarks/POIs Maras Salt Mines Moray - Day 8
Machu Picchu and Cuzco
This morning you'll head up early to Machu Picchu and be among the first ones there, catching that misty dawn atmosphere with mountain views all around. If you're interested, there's an optional hike up Huayna Picchu. Later you'll drive back to Cuzco for a two-night stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Early morning visit to Machu Picchu
- Drive to Cuzco
Optional Activities
- Hike up Huayna Picchu
Landmarks/POIs Machu Picchu Huayna Picchu - Day 9
Cuzco City Exploration
You'll explore Cuzco on foot, walking through the old town. You'll visit Plaza de Armas with its cathedral and check out the artists' quarter in San Blas. The afternoon is free for your own activities, so you can rest up or continue exploring at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Cuzco old town
- Visit to Plaza de Armas
- Visit to Cathedral
- Exploration of San Blas artists' quarter
Landmarks/POIs Plaza de Armas Cuzco Cathedral San Blas - Day 10
Lake Titicaca
You'll travel through Andean villages with snow-capped peaks of the Vilcanota Cordillera surrounding you on the way to Lake Titicaca. Along the route you'll visit the impressive ruins of Raqchi. After that, you'll head to Puno for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Raqchi ruins
Landmarks/POIs Raqchi - Day 11
Copacabana and Island of the Sun
You'll cross the border into Bolivia today. First you'll explore the small port town of Copacabana on Lake Titicaca's shores, then take a boat out to the Island of the Sun. You'll walk to your eco-lodge with great views of the lake.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Exploration of Copacabana
- Boat trip to Island of the Sun
Landmarks/POIs Copacabana Island of the Sun - Day 12
Island of the Sun to La Paz
You'll catch the sunrise on Isla del Sol and soak in the island's peaceful atmosphere before heading back to Copacabana by boat. After that, you'll travel to La Paz where you'll stay two nights and have the rest of the day free.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sunrise experience on Isla del Sol
- Free time on the island
Landmarks/POIs Island of the Sun - Day 13
La Paz and Valle de la Luna
You'll take a city tour of La Paz and walk through the famous witches' market with its medicinal herbs and talismans. Then you'll head out to Valle de la Luna (Moon Valley) to see the unusual stone formations.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- City tour of La Paz
- Visit to witches' market
- Visit to Valle de la Luna
Landmarks/POIs Witches' Market Valle de la Luna - Day 14
Uyuni Salt Desert
After flying to Uyuni, you'll check out the railroad cemetery. Then you'll start an expedition across the world's largest salt desert where white salt stretches in every direction. You'll have lunch on a floating island surrounded by tall cacti. Later you'll visit the Galaxy Caves and spend the night at a salt hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on a floating island in the salt desert surrounded by meter-high cacti)
Included Activities
- Visit to railroad cemetery
- Expedition across Uyuni salt desert
- Visit to Galaxy Caves
Landmarks/POIs Uyuni Salt Desert Galaxy Caves - Day 15
Lipez Highlands
You'll travel through the highlands toward Lipez, passing lagoons and volcanoes along the way. You'll see the stone tree formation called 'arbol de piedra'. You'll stay overnight in basic desert accommodation at 4,500 m elevation.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Viewing of arbol de piedra (stone tree)
Landmarks/POIs Arbol de Piedra - Day 16
Atacama Desert Lagoons
Today brings a mix of colors and natural features. You'll see the reddish Laguna Colorada with pink flamingos, the Sol de Mañana geyser field with steaming fountains, and the turquoise Laguna Verde. Then you'll reach the Atacama Desert and enjoy a typical aperitif with sunset views in Valle de la Luna. You'll stay two nights in San Pedro de Atacama.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Laguna Colorada
- Visit to Sol de Mañana geyser field
- Visit to Laguna Verde
- Sunset aperitif in Valle de la Luna
Landmarks/POIs Laguna Colorada Sol de Mañana Laguna Verde - Day 17
Atacama Salt Lake and Mountain Lakes
This is a full-day excursion to the Atacama Salt Lake. You'll see highland lagoons and check out the azure blue mountain lakes of Miscanti and Miñiques at 4,200 m, with their namesake volcanoes rising behind them. You'll hike through the Socaire Gorge to reach the lakes.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Full-day excursion to Atacama Salt Lake
- Hike through Socaire Gorge
- Visit to Miscanti and Miñiques lakes
Landmarks/POIs Atacama Salt Lake Laguna Miscanti Laguna Miñiques Socaire Gorge - Day 18
El Tatio Geysers and Santiago de Chile
You'll start very early to catch El Tatio geysers at sunrise when they're most active and the bubbling is best. After that, you'll visit the village of Machuca to learn how the Atacameños live in their simple, traditional way. Later you'll fly to Santiago de Chile for a two-night stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- El Tatio geysers at sunrise
- Visit to Machuca village
Landmarks/POIs El Tatio Geysers Machuca - Day 19
Santiago de Chile City Tour
You'll walk through Mercado Central on a city tour and enjoy views of Santiago from Cerro Santa Lucia if the weather cooperates. In the evening, you'll wrap up your trip with a farewell dinner in the creative Bellavista district.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner in the creative district of Bellavista)
Included Activities
- City tour including Mercado Central
- Visit to Cerro Santa Lucia
- Farewell dinner in Bellavista
Landmarks/POIs Mercado Central Cerro Santa Lucia Bellavista - Days 20 - 21
Return to Frankfurt
You'll head to the airport for your return flight to Frankfurt, arriving the next day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
