Itinerary
- Day 1
Departure to Lima
Your Peru adventure starts today. Check in your luggage, grab your boarding pass, and head to the gate for your flight to Lima.
- Day 2
Lima
You'll land in Lima and transfer to your hotel to clean up. This morning brings an introduction to Peru, then you'll walk through the historic center around Plaza de Armas with your guide. The San Francisco Monastery is next, where you can see the architecture and religious art.
Included Activities
- City tour in the historic center around Plaza de Armas
- Visit to San Francisco Monastery
Landmarks/POIs Plaza de Armas San Francisco Monastery - Day 3
Lima to Paracas
Head south from Lima along the Panamericana coastline to Reserva Nacional de Paracas. By afternoon you're exploring the reserve with views across the peninsula's rugged cliffs and rock formations.
Included Activities
- Visit to Reserva Nacional de Paracas nature reserve
Landmarks/POIs Reserva Nacional de Paracas - Day 4
Paracas to Nazca
Early boat tour to Islas Ballestas takes you to see seabirds, seals, and possibly penguins. After that, stop at a winery to learn how they make pisco the traditional way. Then you'll climb sand dunes at the desert oasis of Huacachina, and later drive to Nazca for the night.
Included Activities
- Boat tour to Islas Ballestas
- Visit to winery to see pisco production
Optional Activities
- Climb sand dunes at Huacachina oasis
Landmarks/POIs Islas Ballestas Huacachina 
- Day 5
Nazca to Camana
Visit Chauchilla, the old cemetery where Nazca artifacts from up to 1000 years ago are kept. You'll drive south along the coast with a short beach stop and grab fresh fish for lunch. By evening you reach the coastal town of Camana.
- Meals
- Lunch (Fresh fish lunch from the Pacific)
Included Activities
- Visit to Chauchilla cemetery
Optional Activities
- Flyover of the Nazca Lines (UNESCO World Heritage Site) - approximately 140 USD
Landmarks/POIs Chauchilla Cemetery Nazca Lines - Day 6
Camana to Arequipa
Drive to Arequipa, the White City sitting at the foot of three volcanoes. Check out the historic center and walk through San Camilo market to try local fruits and specialties. Later you'll learn Peruvian cooking secrets in a class and eat what you prepare.
- Meals
- Dinner (Meal prepared during cooking class in Peruvian cuisine)
Included Activities
- City tour of Arequipa historic center
- Visit to San Camilo market
- Cooking class with meal
Optional Activities
- Sample various local specialties and fruits at market
Landmarks/POIs Arequipa Historic Center San Camilo Market Chachani Volcano Misti Volcano - Day 7
Arequipa
Morning visit to Santa Catalina Monastery with your guide. The afternoon is yours to explore the city on foot, wander colonial courtyards, look for handicrafts and local goods around the plaza, or check out alpaca wool factories.
Included Activities
- Guided visit to Santa Catalina Monastery
Optional Activities
- Visit to alpaca wool manufactories
- Exploration of colonial courtyards and handicraft shops
Landmarks/POIs Santa Catalina Monastery - Day 8
Arequipa to Colca Valley
You'll drive across the Altiplano highlands past herds of llamas, alpacas, and vicunas. Climb to Patapampa Pass at 4910m/16,109ft, the highest point of your trip, then descend into Colca Valley's scenic landscape.
Landmarks/POIs Patapampa Pass Colca Valley 
- Day 9
Colca Valley
Start early at Cruz del Condor to watch giant Andean condors fly overhead. Walk to a viewing platform with canyon views, then trek to the Inca ruins at Uyo Uyo. Back at your lodge, relax in thermal baths or get a massage while taking in the views.
Included Activities
- Visit to Cruz del Condor viewpoint
- Hike to viewing platform
- Hike to Uyo Uyo ruins
- Access to thermal bath at lodge
Optional Activities
- Massage at lodge
Landmarks/POIs Cruz del Condor Uyo Uyo Ruins - Day 10
Colca Valley to Puno
Drive across the Altiplano to reach Puno on Lake Titicaca. In the afternoon you'll visit Sillustani ruins, a burial site from three different cultures (Kolla, Tiwanaku, and Inca) set in a beautiful natural setting.
Included Activities
- Visit to Sillustani ruins
Landmarks/POIs Sillustani Lake Titicaca 
- Day 11
Lake Titicaca
Spend the full day on Lake Titicaca by boat. Visit the floating islands of the Uros, then sail across the world's highest navigable lake to Taquile Island. You'll learn about local weaving traditions on the island of the knitting men and hike with great views.
Included Activities
- Boat trip on Lake Titicaca
- Visit to Uros floating islands
- Visit to Taquile Island
- Hike on Taquile Island
Landmarks/POIs Uros Islands Taquile Island 
- Day 12
Puno to Cusco
Bus ride through the highlands toward Cusco with herds of llamas and alpacas along the way. You'll stop at Inca sites like Raqchi and Pukara, and see the religious art in Andahuaylillas before arriving in Cusco by evening.
Included Activities
- Visit to Raqchi Inca site
- Visit to Pukara Inca site
- Visit to Andahuaylillas chapel
Landmarks/POIs Raqchi Pukara Andahuaylillas Chapel 
- Day 13
Cusco
Walk through Cusco, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to see buildings from Inca and colonial times. Visit Koricancha to see how Inca and Spanish architecture differ. An easy hike takes you to two nearby ruins at Sacsayhuaman and Kenko.
Included Activities
- City stroll through Cusco
- Visit to Koricancha
- Hike to Sacsayhuaman ruins
- Hike to Kenko ruins
Landmarks/POIs Koricancha Sacsayhuaman Kenko 
- Day 14
Cusco to Pisac
After breakfast, drive to Chinchero and explore an archaeological site there. Then head to Moray to see the ceremonial terraces the Incas used as an agricultural test field. Stop at the centuries-old salt pans at Maras before reaching Pisac in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Chinchero archaeological site
- Visit to Moray ceremonial terraces
- Visit to Maras salt pans
Landmarks/POIs Chinchero Moray Maras Salt Pans 
- Day 15
Pisac to Ollantaytambo
Drive up to the Pisac Inca complex high above the valley. After exploring, hike down and check out the market in the main square. Travel through the Sacred Valley to Ollantaytambo and walk through that impressive Inca complex. Later you'll try traditional chicha, then take the train to Aguas Calientes.
Included Activities
- Visit to Pisac Inca complex
- Hike down from Pisac to valley
- Market visit at Pisac main square
- Visit to Ollantaytambo complex
- Train ride to Aguas Calientes
Optional Activities
- Taste traditional chicha (Inca beer)
Landmarks/POIs Pisac Ollantaytambo Sacred Valley - Day 16
Machu Picchu
Coach takes you to Machu Picchu in the morning. Your guide leads you through this legendary UNESCO World Heritage Site. You can optionally explore more areas or climb one of the two viewing mountains. Return to Cusco by train and bus.
Included Activities
- Coach transfer to Machu Picchu
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu
Optional Activities
- Explore additional areas of Machu Picchu complex
- Climb one of the two viewing mountains at Machu Picchu
Landmarks/POIs Machu Picchu 
- Day 17
Cusco
Explore Cusco, the former Inca capital, at your own pace. Wander the winding alleyways and soak up the atmosphere. If you want another highlight, there's an optional day trip to Vinicunca, the mountain of seven colors.
Optional Activities
- Day trip to Vinicunca (Mountain of Seven Colors) - duration approximately 14 hours, walking time approximately 6 hours, booking required in advance
Landmarks/POIs Vinicunca - Day 18
Cusco to Lima
Transfer to the airport around midday to start your journey home through Lima with plenty of memories from Peru.
- Day 19
Arrival
You'll arrive home in the evening after your Peruvian adventure.
