Itinerary
- Day 1
Lima
After touching down, you'll get transferred to your hotel where you can get settled and rest from travel.
- Day 2
Lima
This morning you'll take a city tour through Lima's colonial center, checking out the historic architecture and streets. Later you'll head to the Larco Herrera Museum to see their collection of pre-Columbian artifacts and artwork.
Included Activities
- Morning city tour of Lima
- Visit to the colonial city center
- Visit to the Larco Herrera Museum
Landmarks Larco Herrera Museum - Day 3
Lima to Arequipa
You'll fly to Arequipa, called the White City because of all the white stone buildings throughout. After arriving and getting to your hotel, spend the afternoon walking around the city and visiting the Santa Catalina Monastery with its colorful courtyards and cloisters.
Included Activities
- City tour of Arequipa
- Visit to the Santa Catalina Monastery
Landmarks Santa Catalina Monastery 
- Day 4
Arequipa to Colca
Start early and drive up through the Andean highlands heading toward Colca Valley. On the way you'll stop at a local market to see what people sell, then continue to your hotel in the valley.
Included Activities
- Visit to a local market
Landmarks Colca Valley 
- Day 5
Colca Canyon to Puno
Before sunrise you're heading out for a drive through Colca Valley to reach Cruz del Condor viewpoint. From there you can look down into the canyon and watch for condors flying below. After that, you'll drive to Puno with other travelers on the tour.
Included Activities
- Visit to Cruz del Condor
Landmarks Cruz del Condor 
- Day 6
Puno
Today you'll take a boat across Lake Titicaca visiting several islands. You'll stop at Taquile Island, see the Luquina municipality on the Chuquito peninsula, and visit one of the Uros floating islands made entirely of reeds.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Boat trip on Lake Titicaca
- Visit to Taquile Island
- Visit to Luquina municipality on Chuquito peninsula
- Visit to one of the Uros floating reed islands
Landmarks Lake Titicaca Taquile Island Uros Floating Islands - Day 7
Puno to Cuzco
You'll travel by bus through the Andes to Cuzco alongside other tour members, driving through high mountain scenery. Along the way you'll visit the Viracocha Temple and the Church of Andahuaylillas before arriving in Cuzco by evening. There's an optional train alternative if you want to pay extra.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit to the Viracocha Temple
- Visit to the Church of Andahuaylillas
Optional Activities
- Train ride with Titicaca Train instead of bus (available for additional charge)
Landmarks Viracocha Temple Church of Andahuaylillas 
- Day 8
Cuzco
You have the morning free to relax or do what you want around your hotel. In the afternoon, head out for a city tour of Cuzco's center including the Koricancha Sun Temple and the cathedral.
Included Activities
- Afternoon city tour of Cuzco historic center
- Visit to the Koricancha Sun Temple
- Visit to the cathedral
Landmarks Koricancha Sun Temple Cuzco Cathedral - Day 9
Cuzco to Sacred Valley to Aguas Calientes
Head out early toward Urubamba Valley to see the Maras salt terraces cut into the mountainside. Then you'll check out Moray, an ancient circular site, and visit Ollantaytambo fortress. Later in the afternoon you'll take the train to Aguas Calientes.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to the Maras salt terraces
- Visit to Moray
- Visit to the fortress of Ollantaytambo
- Train journey to Aguas Calientes
Landmarks Maras Salt Terraces Moray Ollantaytambo 
- Day 10
Machu Picchu to Cuzco
A shuttle bus takes you up to Machu Picchu early in the morning where you'll have a guided tour of the ruins. You'll return by train in the late afternoon, heading back to Ollantaytambo or Poroy and then continuing to Cuzco.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Shuttle bus to Machu Picchu
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu
- Train journey from Machu Picchu to Ollantaytambo/Poroy
Landmarks Machu Picchu - Day 11
Cuzco
You have the full day to explore Cuzco on your own schedule. There are optional excursions available if you want to join them, but otherwise you're free to wander the city however you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Half-day tour to the 4 Inca ruins near Cuzco
- Full-day tour to Rainbow Mountain
- Day 12
Cuzco to Trujillo
You'll head to the airport and fly to Trujillo, with a connection through Lima. Once you arrive in Trujillo, you'll get transferred to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 13
Trujillo
This morning you'll see the Moon Pyramid and get views of the Sun Temple from there. Later you'll stop in the fishing village of Huanchaco where traditional reed boats are still used and stored on the beach. The day wraps up at the Dragon Temple, also called the Rainbow Temple.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to the Moon Pyramid
- Visit to the Sun Temple
- Visit to the fishing village of Huanchaco
- Visit to the Dragon Temple (Rainbow Temple)
Landmarks Moon Pyramid Sun Temple Dragon Temple Huanchaco - Day 14
Trujillo to Chiclayo
You'll drive north toward Chiclayo and stop at the archaeological site of El Brujo along the way. You'll arrive in Chiclayo in the late afternoon and check into your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit to the archaeological site of El Brujo
Landmarks El Brujo - Day 15
Chiclayo
After breakfast, you'll visit Huaca Rajada to see the tomb of the Lord of Sipan, an important Moche ruler. Then you'll tour the Tumbas Reales Museum. In the afternoon, head to Tucume to see the complex of 26 mud brick pyramids in that area.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Huaca Rajada
- Visit to the Tumbas Reales Museum
- Visit to Tucume
Landmarks Huaca Rajada Tumbas Reales Museum Tucume - Day 16
Chiclayo to Cocachimba
You'll spend the full day driving, crossing over the Andes and heading inland toward Cocachimba. It's a long drive but you'll be moving through some interesting terrain.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch)
- Day 17
Cocachimba - Gocta - Cocachimba
Today's a full-day trip to Gocta Waterfall, which is one of the highest waterfalls in the world. You'll do about a 2.5-hour hike through untouched mountain rainforest to get there, so bring comfortable shoes and water.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hike to Gocta Waterfall
Landmarks Gocta Waterfall - Day 18
Cocachimba to Kuelap to Chachapoyas
After breakfast you'll travel to the Kuelap ruins, a major citadel built by the Chachapoyas culture and one of Peru's most significant archaeological sites. A cable car can take you up daily except Mondays, which is convenient if you prefer not to hike.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit to the Kuelap ruins
Landmarks Kuelap - Day 19
Chachapoyas to Jaen to Lima
You'll get transferred to Jaen airport for your flight to Lima, ending your tour through Peru.
- Meals
- Breakfast
