Itinerary
- Day 1
Lima
You'll arrive in Lima and head to your hotel to get settled. After you've had time to freshen up, the evening kicks off with dinner and drinks with your Travel Director and the group to celebrate the start of your trip.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner with wine capturing typical flavours of the Peruvian capital)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (MGallery Manto, Lima)
Included Activities
- Airport transfer to hotel
- Welcome dinner and drinks with Travel Director and fellow travellers
Landmarks Historic Centre of Lima 
- Day 2
Lima
A Local Expert walks you through Lima's colonial highlights, including the Cathedral, Government Palace, Archbishop's Palace and City Hall. Then you'll tour Casa Aliaga mansion with family member Wilma Ehni de Aliaga. The afternoon takes you to Museo Larco where an archaeologist leads your visit and you'll have lunch in an 18th-century garden while learning about the museum's collection and women's role in ancient Peru.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch with archaeologist Samantha Encalada Rafael at Museo Larco in 18th-century garden setting, including insights into museum history and ancient Peru)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (MGallery Manto, Lima)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Lima colonial attractions including Cathedral of Lima, Government Palace, Archbishop's Palace and City Hall
- Tour of Casa Aliaga mansion with Wilma Ehni de Aliaga
- Visit Museo Larco with archaeologist-led presentation
- Lunch at Museo Larco in 18th-century garden setting
Landmarks Cathedral of Lima Government Palace (Palacio de Gobierno) Archbishop's Palace Casa Aliaga Museo Larco - Day 3
Sacred Valley
You'll fly to Cusco and then drive through the Sacred Valley, taking in the landscape while learning about its importance to the Incas. Along the way, you'll stop for lunch at Altar Inca with valley views. After you settle into your hotel for the next couple of nights, the evening is yours to rest and adjust to the altitude.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Altar Inca perched above valley with impressive regional views)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Aranwa Sacred Valley Hotel & Wellness, Urubamba)
Included Activities
- Flight from Lima to Cusco
- Scenic drive through Sacred Valley with photo stops
- Lunch at Altar Inca
Landmarks Sacred Valley 
- Day 4
Sacred Valley
Start at the Mayas salt pans where salt was harvested by the Incas and still gets exported today. Next you'll see Moray, an ancient agricultural site where the Incas tested crops at different altitudes. You'll meet a traditional Quechua weaver and learn about textiles, then have a traditional Pachamanca lunch at Laguna Piuray. The evening brings a visit to Hacienda Huayoccari with its museum, followed by a farm-to-table Peruvian dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Pachamanca (traditional Peruvian feast) at Laguna Piuray), Dinner (Farm-to-Table Peruvian dinner at Hacienda Huayoccari)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Aranwa Sacred Valley Hotel & Wellness, Urubamba)
Included Activities
- Visit Maras salt pans with historical context
- Tour of Moray archaeological site and Incan laboratory
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience with local traditional Quechua weaver
- Lunch of Pachamanca (traditional Peruvian feast) at Laguna Piuray
- Visit and exploration of Hacienda Huayoccari and small museum
- Farm-to-Table Peruvian dinner
Landmarks Maras Salt Pans Moray Laguna Piuray Hacienda Huayoccari - Day 5
Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu
An IncaRail train takes you through the Andes toward Machu Picchu Pueblo. You'll stop at Ollantaytambo ruins, a 1400s fortress and temple, and visit a local family in the old town. After arriving at Machu Picchu, Local Experts lead a small-group tour through the 15th-century ruins, explaining the history and archaeology. You'll end with dinner and drinks at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with wine at hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sumaq Machu Picchu, Aguas Calientes)
Included Activities
- IncaRail train ride to Machu Picchu Pueblo with panoramic views
- Visit Ollantaytambo ruins
- Visit local family house in Ollantaytambo village
- Guided visit to Machu Picchu with Local Experts in small groups
- Dinner and drinks at hotel
Landmarks Ollantaytambo Machu Picchu 
- Day 6
Machu Picchu
The morning is yours to walk around Machu Picchu at your own pace while your Travel Director is available if you have questions. In the afternoon, you can either relax at the hotel or explore Aguas Calientes, the gateway town with its handicraft market, Allcamayo waterfall and local wildlife. Dinner with the group wraps up the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sumaq Machu Picchu, Aguas Calientes)
Included Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Machu Picchu with Travel Director support
- Dinner with fellow travellers
Optional Activities
- Return to Machu Picchu for different circuit
- Stroll along the river in Aguas Calientes
- Shopping for local souvenirs in Aguas Calientes
- Visit Allcamayo waterfall surrounded by exotic trees, butterflies and orchids
- Explore handicraft market in Aguas Calientes
Landmarks Machu Picchu Aguas Calientes Allcamayo Waterfall - Day 7
Machu Picchu to Cusco
You'll take the train back to Ollantaytambo and then transfer to Cusco, the ancient Inca capital where Spanish colonial architecture sits alongside Incan remains. A Local Expert walks you through the city to see the cathedral and Qorikancha, the Inca Empire's most important temple. You'll also visit Mantay store, a project that supports teenage mothers through education and job training. The evening is free to explore on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (JW Marriott El Convento, Cusco)
Included Activities
- Train transfer from Machu Picchu Pueblo to Ollantaytambo
- Transfer from Ollantaytambo to Cusco
- Walking tour of Cusco with Local Expert
- Visit Cusco's cathedral
- Visit Qorikancha temple
- Visit Mantay store supporting teenage mothers project
Landmarks Cusco Cathedral Qorikancha (Temple of the Sun) - Day 8
Cusco
After a walking tour of Sacsayhuaman, the massive citadel from Pachacuti's reign, you'll choose between a guided hike to Puca Pucara Inca ruins or checking out the bohemian San Blas neighbourhood with its art galleries. You'll have lunch at Pachapapa restaurant, then visit San Blas Church and explore San Pedro Market. Later, a private after-hours planetarium tour shows you Andean astronomy and cosmology, finishing with local delicacies and hot wine tasting.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Slow-cooked Cusquenian lunch at Pachapapa served al fresco in courtyard of historic mansion in San Blas neighbourhood), Dinner (Local delicacies paired with hot wine at planetarium)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (JW Marriott El Convento, Cusco)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Sacsayhuaman citadel
- Lunch at Pachapapa restaurant
- Visit San Blas Church
- Visit San Pedro Market
- Private after-hours planetarium tour with hot wine reception and local delicacies
Optional Activities
- Guided hike of Puca Pucara Inca ruins
- Explore bohemian San Blas neighbourhood
- Visit prestigious art galleries in San Blas
Landmarks Sacsayhuaman Puca Pucara San Blas Neighbourhood San Blas Church San Pedro Market Cusco Planetarium - Day 9
Cusco
You can either visit ChocoMuseo to learn about chocolate-making and cacao beans, or spend the day at your boutique 16th-century hotel enjoying spa treatments, massages and facials. The evening brings a celebration dinner at Inka Grill with the group, featuring Peruvian dishes from ceviche to quinotto and aji de gallina as you toast to your adventures and new friendships.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Celebration dinner at Inka Grill featuring Ceviche Palteado, Quinotto, Aji de Gallina and Peruvian wines)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (JW Marriott El Convento, Cusco)
Included Activities
- Celebration dinner at Inka Grill with wine
Optional Activities
- Visit ChocoMuseo to learn about chocolate-making process and cacao beans
- Hotel spa and Andean-inspired healing treatments
- Hotel spa massages
- Hotel spa facials
- Hotel spa custom packages
Landmarks ChocoMuseo Inka Grill - Day 10
Cusco to Lima
Your Peru journey ends today. A private transfer will take you to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport for your departure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Private transfer to airport
