Itinerary
- Day 1
Lima
You'll arrive at Lima airport where someone will meet you and take you to your hotel in Miraflores. It's a straightforward transfer to get you settled in for your first two nights. The rest of the day is yours to rest up after traveling.
- Accommodation
- Hotel, Hotel
- Day 2
Lima
Start the morning with a city tour that takes in Plaza de Armas and the San Francisco Monastery, where you can walk through the catacombs underground. The Larco Museum comes next, which has an extensive collection of pre-Columbian art that gives you real context for what you'll see later in the trip. Your afternoon opens up so you can rest or pursue optional evening activities if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- City tour of Lima
- Visit Plaza de Armas with government palace, archiepiscopal palace, and cathedral
- Visit San Francisco Monastery and catacombs
- Visit modern districts of San Isidro and Miraflores
- Visit Larco Museum with pre-Columbian art collection
Optional Activities
- Optional tour to fountain park (approximately 5 hours) followed by dinner at Café del Museo restaurant in the Larco Museum
- Guided city tour through Miraflores district (approximately 3 hours)
- Visit Barranco district with the Bridge of Sighs (approximately 3 hours)
Landmarks Plaza de Armas San Francisco Monastery Larco Museum San Isidro Miraflores Bridge of Sighs (Puente de los Suspiros) - Day 3
Lima to Sacred Valley (Yucay)
Head out early for a flight to Cuzco, then continue on to the Sacred Valley. You'll stop in Chinchero to see the colonial church and what remains of an Inca palace, then check out the colorful local market. Before reaching your hotel for the next two nights, there's a stop at El Mirador de Racchi viewpoint to take in the landscape.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel, Hotel, Hotel
Included Activities
- Flight to Cuzco
- Visit Chinchero Andean village with colonial church
- Visit palace remains of Inca Tupac Yupanqui
- Visit colorful local market in Chinchero
- Stop at El Mirador de Racchi viewpoint
Landmarks Chinchero El Mirador de Racchi Urubamba Valley (Sacred Valley) - Day 4
Sacred Valley (Yucay)
This morning you're at Ollantaytambo ruins, one of the most important Inca sites where you'll walk through the temple district and learn how the Incas planned their cities. Later, you'll visit a local family's home to get a sense of how people live in the region. Lunch happens at a typical local restaurant, after which the afternoon is free for optional activities.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at typical local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit Ollantaytambo ruins
- Visit typical local family home
- Lunch at typical local restaurant
Optional Activities
- Visit circular terraces of Moray and salt terraces of Maras
- Hike to terraces of Yucay
Landmarks Ollantaytambo Moray Maras 
- Day 5
Sacred Valley to Cuzco via Machu Picchu
Take the train to Aguas Calientes and then a bus up to Machu Picchu. A guided tour walks you through the ruins and explains the history and significance of this famous Inca site. You'll return by train to Ollantaytambo and then by bus to Cuzco for a three-night stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel, Hotel, Hotel, Hotel
Included Activities
- Train ride to Aguas Calientes
- Bus to Machu Picchu
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu
Landmarks Machu Picchu Aguas Calientes 
- Day 6
Cuzco
A half-day city tour takes you through San Pedro market and Plaza de Armas with its cathedral, then through colonial alleyways. The Coricancha Temple shows off the ancient Inca sun temple architecture that's still visible. After that, wander through San Blas district with its cobbled streets and craft stores, including Siete Borreguitos street, and grab views from the viewpoint. The afternoon is free so you can do optional activities.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit San Pedro market
- Visit Plaza de Armas with cathedral
- Explore colonial alleyways
- Visit Coricancha Temple (ancient Inca temple of the sun)
- Explore San Blas district
- Visit viewpoint with panoramic view of Cuzco
Optional Activities
- Visit ruins of Sacsayhuaman fortress
- Visit Manos de la Comunidad project
Landmarks San Pedro Market Plaza de Armas Coricancha Temple San Blas District Siete Borreguitos Street Sacsayhuaman - Day 7
Cuzco
This day is yours to use as you want. Optional excursions are available if you're interested, like exploring less-visited parts of Cuzco, checking out the old cemetery, or doing a full-day trip to Rainbow Mountain. There's also an evening tour called 'Cuzco after dark' if you want to see the city at night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Guided tour 'Cuzco - off the beaten track'
- Visit to old cemetery
- Full-day excursion to Rainbow Mountain
- Evening tour 'Cuzco after dark'
Landmarks Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca) - Day 8
Cuzco to Puno
You'll spend the full day on a bus traveling through the Peruvian highlands from Cuzco to Puno. The route goes over passes that reach 4,300 meters/14,100 feet with views across the high plateau landscape. Stop by the town of Andahuaylillas, the Racchi ruins, and Pucara before you arrive in Puno on Lake Titicaca for a two-night stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch en route)
- Accommodation
- Hotel, Hotel
Included Activities
- Bus trip through Peruvian highlands
- Visit Andahuaylillas
- Visit Racchi ruins
- Visit Pucara
Landmarks Andahuaylillas Racchi Pucara Lake Titicaca - Day 9
Lake Titicaca (Uros Islands and Taquile Island)
Start with a boat trip out to the Uros floating reed islands where the Uros people still live in their traditional way and sell handicrafts. Then head to Taquile Island to see the colorful traditional clothing and the fine knitwear that local artisans are known for, plus the ancient agricultural terraces carved into the hillside. A traditional lunch happens on the island before you return to Puno.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional lunch on Taquile Island)
Included Activities
- Boat trip to Uros Islands
- Visit Uros floating reed islands
- Boat trip to Taquile Island
- Visit Taquile Island
- Traditional lunch on Taquile Island
Landmarks Uros Islands Taquile Island - Day 10
Puno to Lima
Head to Juliaca airport for a flight back to Lima. Once you land, a transfer takes you to your hotel and the day is open after that. Optional activities include visiting the fountain park or the Larco Museum, taking a guided tour of Miraflores, or spending time in the Barranco district.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel, Hotel
Included Activities
- Flight to Lima
Optional Activities
- Optional tour to fountain park (approximately 5 hours) followed by dinner at Café del Museo restaurant in the Larco Museum
- Guided city tour through Miraflores district (approximately 3 hours)
- Visit Barranco district with the Bridge of Sighs (approximately 3 hours)
Landmarks Bridge of Sighs (Puente de los Suspiros) - Day 11
Lima to Airport
Transfer to Lima airport around midday for your departure flight. This marks the end of your Peru program.
- Meals
- Breakfast
