Itinerary
- Day 1
Lima
You'll arrive in Lima and get picked up for transfer to your hotel in Miraflores, the upscale neighborhood where you'll be based. This evening you'll join the travel director and other group members for dinner to kick things off.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Iberostar Hotel Lima), Hotel (SOUMA Lima, Vignette Collection)
- Day 2
Lima
Start at Casona San Marcos where you'll grab a local snack and hear about the building's history. Then it's time to learn the cajón, a percussion instrument, and pick up some basic moves for música negra dance. Head to the Main Square after that, and you can choose to go on a walking tour of Miraflores with a local guide, checking out Larcomar shopping centre and Kennedy Park. Dinner happens at Pasaje de Ramón.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Iberostar Hotel Lima), Hotel (SOUMA Lima, Vignette Collection)
Included Activities
- Visit Casona San Marcos with local snack and history lesson
- Learn to play the cajón percussion instrument
- Learn basic steps of música negra dance
- Visit Main Square of Lima
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Miraflores with local expert including Larcomar shopping centre and Kennedy Park
Landmarks/POIs Casona San Marcos Main Square of Lima Larcomar Kennedy Park - Day 3
Lima to Cusco
Fly to Cusco this morning, which serves as your gateway to the Sacred Valley. You'll have a local Peruvian lunch with views stretching across the Sacred Valley, then meet with a Shaman for a welcome ceremony to mark your arrival in Peru.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local Peruvian lunch with sweeping views of the Sacred Valley)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sonesta Posadas del Inca Yucay)
Included Activities
- Fly to Cusco
- Local Peruvian lunch with Sacred Valley views
- Meet a Shaman for welcome ceremony
Landmarks/POIs Sacred Valley 
- Day 4
Sacred Valley
Spend the day with farmers who grow Peru's Giant White Corn, learning how they combine old ways with new methods. Watch a Marinera dance performance that blends Spanish, Indigenous and African traditions. The day wraps up with a hands-on cooking class where you'll make ceviche and learn to prepare a proper Pisco sour.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sonesta Posadas del Inca Yucay)
Included Activities
- Be My Guest experience meeting Giant White Corn farmers
- Learn about cultivation methods blending ancestral and modern techniques
- Watch Marinera dance performance
- Hands-on cooking class preparing ceviche
- Learn to make Pisco sour
Landmarks/POIs Sacred Valley - Day 5
Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu
Head to Ollantaytambo, the Incan stronghold sitting on the Urubamba River in the Sacred Valley. Board the Vistadome train to Machu Picchu, taking in scenery along the old Inca Trail with snacks provided. Once there, a local specialist leads you through the Lost City, showing you the Temple of the Sun, House of the Priest, Sacred Plaza and the intricately carved Intihuatana.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Snack (Light snack on Vistadome train)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (El MaPi)
Included Activities
- Visit Ollantaytambo ruins
- Vistadome train to Machu Picchu with light snack
- Guided exploration of Machu Picchu temples and terraces
- Visit Temple of the Sun
- Visit House of the Priest
- Visit Sacred Plaza
- View Intihuatana
Landmarks/POIs Ollantaytambo Machu Picchu Urubamba River Temple of the Sun Intihuatana 
- Day 6
Machu Picchu to Sacred Valley
Get one more chance to walk through Machu Picchu at your own pace before heading back toward the Sacred Valley by train. Along the way you'll stop to learn about natural dyeing techniques used by native weavers. Later, you'll visit the Pisac handicraft market and try chicha, a traditional Andean drink.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Cusco)
Included Activities
- Explore Machu Picchu ruins
- Return train journey to Sacred Valley
- Learn about natural dyeing techniques of native weavers
- Visit Pisac handicraft market
- Sample chicha (Peruvian corn beer)
Landmarks/POIs Machu Picchu Pisac - Day 7
Cusco
This morning takes you to Sacsayhuamán fortress overlooking Cusco, then a guided tour of the city follows. You'll see Korikancha, the most important temple in the Incan Empire, and Mantay, a social project helping young mothers. The afternoon is free to wander on your own or join optional activities like the Choco Museum, Maras Salt Mines, Moray terraces, a nighttime walking tour, or a Peruvian cooking class.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Cusco)
Included Activities
- Visit Sacsayhuamán UNESCO-listed Incan fortress
- Guided Cusco city tour
- Visit Korikancha (Temple of the Sun)
- Visit Mantay social project
Optional Activities
- Visit Choco Museum
- Explore Maras Salt Mines
- Explore Moray terraces
- Walking tour of Cusco after dark
- Peruvian cooking class
Landmarks/POIs Sacsayhuamán Korikancha Mantay Choco Museum Maras Salt Mines Moray - Day 8
Cusco to Puno
Travel from Cusco toward Puno, passing through La Raya Pass where the Andes split the two regions. You'll explore Raqchi, an archaeological site that was important along the Inca road network. Later, visit a local family's home to share lunch and stories, then paint your own torito de Pucará, a colorful ceramic bull that represents strength and protection in Andean tradition.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch with local family), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sonesta Posadas Del Inca)
Included Activities
- Cross La Raya Pass
- Explore Raqchi archaeological site
- Local family lunch experience
- Paint and decorate torito de Pucará ceramic bull
Landmarks/POIs La Raya Pass Raqchi 
- Day 9
Lake Titicaca
Cruise across Lake Titicaca to the Uros Floating Islands where you'll meet a local family and learn how they build homes from totora reeds. From there, head to Taquile Island to meet the Indigenous community and learn about their UNESCO-listed knitting and weaving. You'll finish with a home-cooked lunch shared with locals.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Home-cooked lunch on Taquile Island)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (GHL Hotel Lago Titicaca), Hotel (Sonesta Posadas Del Inca)
Included Activities
- Scenic cruise across Lake Titicaca
- Visit Uros Floating Islands
- Meet local family on Uros Islands
- Cruise to Taquile Island
- Meet Indigenous community on Taquile Island
- Learn about UNESCO-listed knitting and weaving traditions
- Home-cooked lunch on Taquile Island
Landmarks/POIs Lake Titicaca Uros Floating Islands Taquile Island - Day 10
Puno to Lima to Paracas
Return to Lima this morning, then continue to Paracas, the coastal playground. You'll see what rural Peruvian countryside looks like along the way. After you arrive, the evening is yours to relax, maybe take a walk along the Malecón if you feel like it.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Spa Hotel Aranwa), Hotel (Aranwa Paracas Resort & Spa)
Included Activities
- Explore rural Peruvian countryside
Optional Activities
- Stroll along Paracas Malecón
Landmarks/POIs Paracas 
- Day 11
Paracas to Nazca
Fly over the desert to see the Nazca Lines, ancient geoglyphs best viewed from above. You'll spot the hummingbird, spider, monkey and condor among these vast, centuries-old designs. Back on the ground, visit the Regional Museum of Ica to see artifacts from Paracas, Nazca and Inca cultures. Then go to a winery to learn how Pisco is made and sample different varieties, followed by a relaxed lunch of regional food. The afternoon is free.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Relaxed lunch of regional dishes at winery)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Spa Hotel Aranwa), Hotel (Aranwa Paracas Resort & Spa)
Included Activities
- Fly over and view Nazca Lines from the air
- Spot geoglyphs including hummingbird, spider, monkey and condor
- Explore Regional Museum of Ica
- Pisco winery tour and production site visit
- Pisco tasting of various styles
- Regional lunch at winery
Optional Activities
- Afternoon exploration at own pace
Landmarks/POIs Nazca Lines Regional Museum of Ica - Day 12
Paracas
Cruise around the Ballestas Islands with a local specialist this morning, a place sometimes called the 'mini-Galapagos' because of all the wildlife. You'll see the mysterious Candelabro in Pisco Bay and spot guanay cormorants, Peruvian boobies, Peruvian pelicans, sea lions and Humboldt penguins. Return to Lima and visit the Larco Museum with a specialist, then wrap up your Peru adventure with a farewell dinner in the museum's garden restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Festive farewell dinner in Larco Museum garden restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Iberostar Hotel Lima), Hotel (SOUMA Lima, Vignette Collection)
Included Activities
- Cruise around Ballestas Islands
- View Candelabro in Pisco Bay
- Observe guanay cormorants, Peruvian boobies, Peruvian pelicans, sea lions and Humboldt penguins
- Visit Larco Museum with Local Specialist
- Festive farewell dinner in Larco Museum garden restaurant
Landmarks/POIs Ballestas Islands Candelabro Larco Museum - Day 13
Lima to Ecuador
Head to Lima airport for your flight to Ecuador (your own expense). Once you arrive in Quito, you'll be met at the airport and taken to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sheraton)
- Day 14
Quito
Explore Quito's historic centre, the first UNESCO World Heritage Site designated anywhere in the world. Travel to the 'Middle of the World' and stand on the Equator. After that, your time is open for you to see whatever interests you most.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit historic centre of Quito
- Travel to 'Middle of the World' and stand on the Equator
Landmarks/POIs Historic Centre of Quito Middle of the World (Equator) - Day 15
North Seymour Island
Arrive at Baltra airport and transfer to the M/V Galápagos Legend. Sail out to North Seymour Island, an important area for seeing magnificent frigatebirds, blue-footed boobies and sea lions.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (M/V Galápagos Legend)
Included Activities
- Transfer to M/V Galápagos Legend
- Sail to North Seymour Island
- View magnificent frigatebirds
- View blue-footed boobies
- View sea lions
Landmarks/POIs North Seymour Island - Day 16
Bartolome Island
Hike up to the summit of Bartolome Island for striking views of the volcanic landscape. Later you'll snorkel in clear waters and see Galápagos Penguins, the world's rarest penguin species.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Bartolome Island summit
- Snorkelling
- View Galapagos Penguins
Landmarks/POIs Bartolome Island 
- Day 17
Pitt Point to Cerro Brujo
Head to Pitt Point this morning and climb up the steep volcanic tuff hill to a high vantage point where you can spot all three booby species at once. Then go to Cerro Brujo's coral sand beach to hang out with resident sea lions or snorkel in the shadow of Witch's Hill.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Ascend Pitt Point
- Spot three booby species
- Visit Cerro Brujo coral sand beach
- Connect with resident sea lions
- Snorkelling at Cerro Brujo
Landmarks/POIs Pitt Point Cerro Brujo - Day 18
Galapagos Islands to Quito
Visit La Galapaguera de Cerro Colorado to see giant tortoises up close at this reserve protecting the island's population. Your Galápagos expedition wraps up as you transfer to San Cristobal Airport for your return flight to Quito, arriving at 7 p.m.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit La Galapaguera de Cerro Colorado tortoise reserve
- First-hand encounter with giant tortoises
Landmarks/POIs La Galapaguera de Cerro Colorado
