Itinerary
- Day 1
Lima
You'll arrive in Lima and connect with your local host for a transfer to your hotel in Miraflores. Later at 6 p.m., you'll join your Travel Director and other travelers for a welcome reception to kick things off.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Iberostar Hotel Lima)
- Day 2
Lima
Start by checking out Casona San Marcos where you'll have a local snack and learn about the building's history. You'll then take a short workshop learning cajón percussion and basic música negra dance steps. Head to Lima's Main Square for more history, then you can choose to join a walking tour of Miraflores with a local expert, visiting the Larcomar shopping center and Kennedy Park.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Iberostar Hotel Lima)
Included Activities
- Visit Casona San Marcos with snack from local vendor
- Learn to play the cajón percussion instrument
- Learn basic steps of música negra dance
- Visit Main Square of Lima
- Optional walking tour of Miraflores with local expert highlighting Larcomar shopping centre
- Exploration of Kennedy Park
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Miraflores with local expert
Landmarks Casona San Marcos Main Square of Lima Larcomar Shopping Centre Kennedy Park - Day 3
Lima to Cusco
Take a morning flight to Cusco, the gateway to Peru's Sacred Valley. You'll have a Peruvian lunch with sweeping valley views, then meet with a Shaman who performs a special ceremony welcoming you to Peru.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Peruvian lunch with sweeping views of the Sacred Valley)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sonesta Posadas del Inca Yucay)
Included Activities
- Flight to Cusco
- Peruvian lunch with views of the Sacred Valley
- Shaman ceremony welcoming you to Peru
Landmarks Sacred Valley - Day 4
Sacred Valley
Have lunch with locals through the Be My Guest program learning about Giant White Corn production and the differences between traditional and modern farming. Watch a Marinera dance performance and meet with local musicians. In the evening, you'll meet Peter Frost, a writer and photographer who's spent 47 years exploring the Andes. Later, you'll learn how to prepare authentic ceviche and pour the perfect Pisco sour.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Be My Guest experience lunch with local hosts about Giant White Corn production), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sonesta Posadas del Inca Yucay)
Included Activities
- Be My Guest experience lunch with local hosts about Giant White Corn production
- Demonstration of traditional farming techniques versus modern technologies
- Marinera dance performance with local musicians
- Meet Local Specialist Peter Frost - presentation on Inca and pre-Inca sites
- Learn how to prepare authentic Ceviche
- Learn how to pour a perfect Pisco sour
- Day 5
Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu
Visit Ollantaytambo with its massive stone terraces and fortress ruins. Then you'll ascend to Machu Picchu aboard the Vistadome train traveling along the Inca Trail with a light snack included. A Local Specialist will guide you through the Lost City, visiting the Temple of the Sun, House of the Priest, Sacred Plaza, and the Intihuatana sundial.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (El MaPi)
Included Activities
- Visit Ollantaytambo Inca fortress with large stone terraces
- Ascend to Machu Picchu aboard Vistadome train traveling along the Inca Trail
- Light snack during train journey
- Guided exploration of temples, palaces and terraces at Machu Picchu
- Visit Temple of the Sun
- Visit House of the Priest
- Visit Sacred Plaza
- View the Intihuatana carved stone
Landmarks Ollantaytambo Machu Picchu Temple of the Sun Intihuatana 
- Day 6
Machu Picchu to Sacred Valley
Spend your final morning at Machu Picchu exploring the hilltop fortress at your own pace. Then journey back to the Sacred Valley by train, stopping to learn about natural dyeing techniques used by native weavers. You'll visit the Pisac handicraft market and sample chicha, a traditional Andean drink.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Cusco)
Included Activities
- Free exploration of Machu Picchu ruins
- Train journey back to Sacred Valley
- Learn about natural dyeing techniques used by native weavers
- Visit Pisac handicraft market
- Sample chicha - the favorite drink of the Andes
Landmarks Machu Picchu Pisac Market - Day 7
Cusco
Begin at Sacsayhuaman, a UNESCO-listed fortress overlooking Cusco with its massive sacred stonework. Explore Cusco's colonial center with a Local Specialist, visiting Mantay, a social project supporting underage mothers, and learn about the 13th-century Incan settlement of Qoriwayrachina. The afternoon is free for optional activities like the Chocolate Museum, exploring Cusco off the beaten track, or visiting the salt wells of Maras and Moray.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Cusco)
Included Activities
- Visit UNESCO-listed Sacsayhuaman fortress ruins
- Guided tour of Cusco's colonial centre
- Visit Mantay social project shop
- Learn about Qoriwayrachina 13th-century Incan settlement
Optional Activities
- Visit Chocolate Museum
- Explore Cusco off the beaten track
- Visit greenhouse and salt wells of Maras and Moray
Landmarks Sacsayhuaman Qoriwayrachina Maras Moray - Day 8
Cusco to Lake Titicaca
Fly to Juliaca and meet a Local Specialist to learn about daily life on the Peruvian altiplano. After lunch, you'll visit Sillustani, a pre-Incan burial ground with striking chullpas on the shores of Lake Umayo. Later you'll travel to Lake Titicaca via Puno and visit Víctor Coila's home for a meal of quinoa bread, potatoes with cheese and authentic chaco sauce.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Al fresco lunch next to Lake Umayo), Dinner (Meal of quinoa bread, potatoes with cheese and chaco sauce at Víctor Coila's home)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (GHL Hotel Lago Titicaca)
Included Activities
- Learn about daily life on the Peruvian altiplano
- Al fresco lunch by Lake Umayo
- Visit Sillustani pre-Incan burial ground
- Explore chullpas (stone tombs) at Sillustani
- Dive Into Culture visiting the home of Víctor Coila and family
- Meal of quinoa bread, potatoes with cheese and chaco sauce at local home
Landmarks Sillustani Lake Umayo Lake Titicaca - Day 9
Lake Titicaca
Cruise Lake Titicaca's deep blue waters, passing the floating islands constructed by the Uros people. Visit Taquile Island for a private tour learning about the island's knitting and weaving traditions. You'll have a traditional lunch on the island and learn more about the islanders' unique way of life on totora reed islets before returning to Puno for a regional dinner at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional lunch on Taquile Island), Dinner (Regional Dinner at local restaurant in Puno)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (GHL Hotel Lago Titicaca)
Included Activities
- Cruise Lake Titicaca
- Pass Uros floating islands constructed from reeds
- Private tour of Taquile Island
- Learn about textile art traditions of Taquile Island
- Traditional lunch on Taquile Island
- Learn about islanders' way of life on totora reed islets
- Regional Dinner at local restaurant in Puno
Landmarks Lake Titicaca Uros Islands Taquile Island - Day 10
Lake Titicaca to Lima
Fly back to Lima with the afternoon at leisure to explore Peru's capital. In the evening, you'll visit the Larco Museum with a Local Specialist to view one of the world's largest private collections of pre-Columbian art. The trip concludes with a gourmet farewell dinner featuring Peruvian flavors overlooking the museum's gardens.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Gourmet Farewell Dinner with Peruvian flavours overlooking museum gardens)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Iberostar Hotel Lima)
Included Activities
- Flight from Puno to Lima
- Evening visit to Larco Museum
- Guided tour of pre-Columbian art collection
- Gourmet Farewell Dinner with Peruvian flavours overlooking museum gardens
Optional Activities
- Afternoon exploration of Lima
Landmarks Larco Museum - Day 11
Lima to Amazon Rainforest
Fly to Puerto Maldonado on an included internal flight. You'll board a journey on the Madre de Dios River to your jungle lodge at the Inkaterra Field Station. Meet your guides and join a Local Specialist for insights into the forest. During a pre-dinner boat expedition, keep an eye out for shy caiman.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Amazon Field Station by Inkaterra, Puerto Maldonado)
Included Activities
- Internal flight to Puerto Maldonado
- Journey on Madre de Dios River to jungle lodge
- Meet guides at Inkaterra Field Station
- Insights into the forest from Local Specialist
- Pre-dinner boat expedition looking for caiman
Landmarks Madre de Dios River Tambopata National Reserve 
- Day 12
Amazon Rainforest
Climb the Inkaterra Canopy Walkway for views of the rainforest from its rooftop across suspension bridges above the forest floor. A short boat ride takes you into Tambopata National Reserve for a jungle hike through thick vegetation. You'll reach Sandoval Lake where you might spot birds, monkeys, giant river otters, black caimans and anacondas. Watch the sunset over the lake before returning to the lodge for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Amazon Field Station by Inkaterra, Puerto Maldonado)
Included Activities
- Climb Inkaterra Canopy Walkway with suspension bridges
- Boat ride into Tambopata National Reserve
- Jungle hike through thick vegetation
- Visit Sandoval Lake
- Wildlife viewing - birds, monkeys, giant river otters, black caimans, anacondas
- Sunset viewing over Sandoval Lake
Landmarks Inkaterra Canopy Walkway Tambopata National Reserve Sandoval Lake - Day 13
Amazon Rainforest
Explore the Amazon's aguajales rainforest swampland during a gentle hike learning how vegetation has adapted to exotic species found there. You'll visit the organic bio-orchard to discover tropical plants and learn about their healing capabilities from indigenous communities. At night, venture out to discover nocturnal species, listening to the mysterious sounds of birds, mammals, insects and amphibians.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Amazon Field Station by Inkaterra, Puerto Maldonado)
Included Activities
- Hike through aguajales rainforest swampland
- Learn how vegetation has adapted to exotic species
- Visit organic bio-orchard
- Discover tropical plants and their medicinal uses
- Nocturnal night exploration of Amazon species
- Experience mysterious nocturnal sounds of the forest
Landmarks Tambopata National Reserve - Day 14
Amazon Rainforest to Lima
After breakfast, head back to Puerto Maldonado as your Amazon experience ends. Fly to Lima and meet your local guide who'll walk you to your hotel located right next to the airport. The rest of the day is yours to spend as you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Wyndham Costa del Sol Lima Airport)
Included Activities
- Return journey to Puerto Maldonado
- Flight to Lima
- Meet and greet with local guide
- Transfer to hotel
- Day 15
Lima
Your international flight departs at a time that works for you.
