Itinerary
- Day 1
Lima
You'll arrive at Lima airport and head to your hotel to get settled. After checking in, you can relax and get ready for the adventure ahead. It's a good day to shake off travel fatigue and prepare yourself for exploring Peru.
- Start point
- Lima, Lima Province, Peru (Airport Arrivals gate, Our team will receive you with your name's card)
- Day 2
Lima
Have breakfast at your hotel, then meet your guide for a tour of Lima's main attractions. You'll walk through San Martín Square and stroll along the historic Jirón de la Unión avenue. Then you'll see Plaza Mayor with its cathedral and colonial buildings, and finish at San Francisco Monastery where you can check out the catacombs below.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at your hotel)
Included Activities
- Lima City Tour with knowledgeable local guide
- Visit San Martín Square
- Explore Jirón de la Unión
- Visit Plaza Mayor
- Visit San Francisco Monastery and catacombs
Landmarks San Martín Square Plaza Mayor San Francisco Monastery - Day 3
Lima to Cusco
After breakfast, you'll head to the airport for your flight to Cusco. Once you land and get through arrivals, a transfer takes you to your hotel. You'll have the evening to yourself to adjust to the higher altitude and rest up.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at your hotel)
- Day 4
Cusco
Start with breakfast at the hotel, then your guide takes you through Cusco's key archaeological sites. You'll see the Temple of the Sun (Qorikancha), walk around the fortress of Sacsayhuaman, then head to the sacred site of Q'enqo and finish at Tambomachay. There's time to wander around each spot on your own before moving to the next.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at your hotel)
Included Activities
- Cusco City Tour with expert guide
- Visit Qorikancha (Temple of the Sun)
- Visit Sacsayhuaman fortress
- Visit Q'enqo sacred site
- Visit Tambomachay
Landmarks Qorikancha (Temple of the Sun) Sacsayhuaman Q'enqo Tambomachay - Day 5
Machu Picchu
After breakfast, you'll travel to Poroy Train Station and board the Vistadome train around 7:35 AM for the ride through the Sacred Valley. You'll arrive in Aguas Calientes where your guide meets you, then take a shuttle up to Machu Picchu for a two-hour tour. The train back to Poroy leaves later, and you should reach your Cusco hotel between 8 and 10 PM, so it's a long but worthwhile day.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at your hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided two-hour tour of Machu Picchu Citadel
Landmarks Machu Picchu - Day 6
Rainbow Mountain
You'll have breakfast at the hotel before heading out through the Andean mountains toward Rainbow Mountain. With your guide, you'll trek to the summit to see the natural stripes of mineral colors across the landscape. If walking the whole way sounds tough, you can rent a horse for part of the trek (extra cost), which many people do.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at your hotel)
Included Activities
- Scenic trek to Rainbow Mountain summit with experienced guide
Optional Activities
- Horse rental for alternative ascent (additional cost)
Landmarks Rainbow Mountain - Day 7
Cusco to Rio de Janeiro
After breakfast, you'll transfer to the airport for your flight to Rio de Janeiro. Once you land and get to your hotel, spend the rest of the day settling in and getting familiar with this lively city.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at your hotel)
- Day 8
Rio de Janeiro
Have breakfast, then join a full-day tour covering Rio's major sites. You'll go to Christ the Redeemer on top of Corcovado Mountain for views of the whole city, take a cable car up Sugarloaf Mountain, see the colorful Selarón Steps, visit the Maracanã Stadium, check out the Sambadrome, and stop at the Metropolitan Cathedral. Lunch includes traditional Brazilian barbecue where you can try local meat dishes.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at your hotel), Lunch (Lunch at a traditional Brazilian rotisserie grill)
Included Activities
- Full-day guided tour of Rio de Janeiro
- Visit Christ the Redeemer at Corcovado Mountain
- Cable car ride up Sugarloaf Mountain
- Visit Selarón Steps
- Visit Maracanã Stadium
- Visit Sambadrome
- Visit Metropolitan Cathedral
- Lunch at traditional Brazilian rotisserie grill
Landmarks Christ the Redeemer Corcovado Mountain Sugarloaf Mountain Selarón Steps Maracanã Stadium Sambadrome Metropolitan Cathedral - Day 9
Rio de Janeiro
After breakfast, you have the full day to yourself. Rio's yours to explore however you'd like. Some people head to Copacabana or Ipanema beaches, others wander through neighborhoods or try local restaurants. You set the pace and pick what interests you most.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at your hotel)
Optional Activities
- Visit iconic landmarks
- Explore Copacabana beach
- Explore Ipanema beach
- Sample authentic Brazilian cuisine
- Explore Rio de Janeiro neighborhoods
Landmarks Copacabana Beach Ipanema Beach - Day 10
Rio de Janeiro Departure
Have breakfast at the hotel and pack up your things. Then you'll transfer to the airport for your flight home. It's your last day and a chance to reflect on everything you've seen across Peru and Brazil.
- End point
- Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (Departure Gate, Our Driver cum guide will see you off here)
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at your hotel)
