Itinerary
- Day 1
Lima
You'll arrive in Lima and meet your local host for a transfer to your hotel in Miraflores, the upscale district along the coast. After settling in, you'll join your Travel Director and fellow travelers for dinner this evening.
- Meals
- Dinner
Landmarks/POIs Miraflores - Day 2
Lima
This morning, walk through Lima's Historic Centre with a local specialist, seeing the Cathedral of Lima, Palace of the Union, and the Church of San Francisco where you can check out the hidden catacombs. Later, you'll head to a local market to connect with Chef Ignacio Barrios and learn about Peruvian ingredients before watching a cooking demonstration and having lunch at his cooking school. The rest of the day is free to spend however you'd like.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Special lunch at Chef Ignacio's cooking school), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Lima's UNESCO-listed Historic Centre with Local Specialist
- See Cathedral of Lima and Palace of the Union
- Visit Church of San Francisco and discover hidden catacombs
- Visit local market with Chef Ignacio Barrios
- Cooking demonstration and lunch at Chef Ignacio's cooking school
- Lesson on how to pour the perfect Pisco Sour with Chef Ignacio
Landmarks/POIs Cathedral of Lima Palace of the Union Church of San Francisco Lima Historic Centre - Day 3
Lima to Sacred Valley
You'll fly to Cusco and the Sacred Valley, then visit the Manos de la Comunidad Weaving Centre to learn about traditional weaving techniques from master Quechua weaver Nilda Callañaupa Alvarez, who shares knowledge of ancient pre-Columbian methods. By evening, you'll check into your hotel, a former 18th-century colonial monastery.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Exclusive lunch at Manos de la Comunidad), Dinner
Included Activities
- Flight to Cusco
- Visit Manos de la Comunidad Weaving Centre
- Learn about Andean traditions and the four Andean camelids
- Exclusive lunch near the Weaving Centre
- Meet Nilda Callañaupa Alvarez, master Quechua weaver
- Learn about traditional weaving practices and natural dyeing techniques
Landmarks/POIs Manos de la Comunidad Koricancha - Day 4
Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu
Starting early, you'll see the Inca stronghold of Ollantaytambo with its impressive stone terraces and sun temple. From there, board the Vistadome train for the journey to Machu Picchu. Once you arrive, you'll explore the 15th-century ruins including the Temple of the Sun, House of the Priest, Sacred Plaza, and the Intihuatana with your local specialist.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Ollantaytambo fortress ruins
- Vistadome train to Machu Picchu with light snack
- Guided exploration of Machu Picchu
- Visit Temple of the Sun
- Visit House of the Priest
- Visit Sacred Plaza
- See the Intihuatana stone
Landmarks/POIs Ollantaytambo Machu Picchu Temple of the Sun House of the Priest Sacred Plaza Intihuatana - Day 5
Machu Picchu to Cusco
After spending another morning at Machu Picchu, you'll board the train back to the Sacred Valley. On the way to colonial Cusco, you'll stop at a local chicheria to learn about chicha, a traditional corn beer brewed by local women, and try its sweet flavors for yourself.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Return visit to Machu Picchu ruins
- Train journey back to Sacred Valley
- Stop at local chicheria
- Learn about chicha brewing traditions
- Sample chicha corn beer
Landmarks/POIs Machu Picchu - Day 6
Cusco
This morning, you'll walk through Cusco with a sightseeing tour, seeing 16th-century Spanish colonial buildings built on former Inca temple foundations, the baroque Cathedral on Plaza de Armas, and the Church of Santo Domingo. You'll also check out the Sacsayhuaman fortress ruins and nearby Inca grain storage warehouses. The afternoon is free to explore on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Cusco
- Visit Cathedral on Plaza de Armas
- Visit Church of Santo Domingo
- Visit Sacsayhuaman fortress ruins
- See Inca grain storage warehouses
Landmarks/POIs Plaza de Armas Cathedral of Cusco Church of Santo Domingo Sacsayhuaman - Day 7
Cusco to Lima
You'll have a relaxed morning in Cusco before flying back to Lima in the afternoon. At the Larco Museum, you'll meet a local specialist and see one of the largest private collections of pre-Columbian art. This evening, join your travel companions for dinner in the museum's garden restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner in Larco Museum's garden restaurant)
Included Activities
- Flight to Lima
- Tour of Larco Museum with Local Specialist
- Explore extensive collection of pre-Columbian Peruvian art
- View Peruvian gold and silver from ancient times
Landmarks/POIs Larco Museum - Day 8
Lima to Amazon Rainforest
You'll fly to Puerto Maldonado and travel on the Madre de Ríos River to reach your jungle lodge at the Inkaterra Field Station. Your guides will give you insights into the forest ecosystem, and then you'll head out on a pre-dinner boat expedition where you might see shy caiman in the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Internal flight to Puerto Maldonado
- Boat journey on Madre de Ríos River
- Pre-dinner boat expedition to spot wildlife
- Meet local guides at Inkaterra Field Station
Landmarks/POIs Madre de Ríos River Inkaterra Field Station - Day 9
Amazon Rainforest
Climb the Inkaterra Canopy Walkway to see the rainforest from high above the forest floor. Later, take a boat into Tambopata National Reserve and hike through thick jungle to reach Sandoval Lake, where you might spot birds, monkeys, giant river otters, and black caimans. You'll watch the sun go down over the lake before heading back to the lodge.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Climb Inkaterra Canopy Walkway
- Boat ride into Tambopata National Reserve
- Jungle hike to Sandoval Lake
- Wildlife viewing at Sandoval Lake
- Sunset viewing over Sandoval Lake
Landmarks/POIs Inkaterra Canopy Walkway Tambopata National Reserve Sandoval Lake - Day 10
Amazon Rainforest
During the day, you'll wander through the Amazon's aguajales rainforest swampland and learn how the vegetation adapts to this wet environment. You'll visit an organic bio-orchard to see tropical plants and find out about their healing properties. At night, venture out with your local specialist to hear the mysterious nocturnal sounds and see the strange species that come out after dark.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore aguajales rainforest swampland
- Visit organic bio-orchard
- Learn about tropical plants and medicinal uses
- Nocturnal jungle expedition
- Experience nocturnal wildlife and sounds
Landmarks/POIs Aguajales Rainforest - Day 11
Amazon Rainforest to Lima
After breakfast, you'll travel back to Puerto Maldonado as your Amazon experience wraps up. Once you reach Lima, your local guide will walk you to your hotel, which is right next to the airport. The rest of the day is free to relax or explore on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 12
Lima
You'll say goodbye to Lima and depart at your leisure.
