Itinerary
- Day 1
Lima
You'll arrive in Lima and check into your hotel around 3pm. After settling in, there's a welcome meeting with your CEO and group, followed by time to walk through Barranco's bohemian streets with their bars and restaurants. Dinner nearby is optional depending on how you're feeling after travel.
Included Activities
- Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Connect With New Friends
Optional Activities
- Lima Cooking Class (4hrs) - Pickup from hotel approximately 10:00 (10:30 Aug-Dec), visit local market and restaurant to prepare and enjoy traditional Peruvian meal, return approximately 13:00
- Lima City Tour
Landmarks/POIs Barranco - Day 2
Lima to Nazca
Board a local bus at 7:30am for the coastal drive down through desert landscape toward Nazca. The route takes you through some nice scenery as you head south, so there's plenty to see from your seat along the way.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 3
Nazca
Nazca gives you choices for the day. You can take a flight over the famous Nazca Lines, or visit the Nazca Desert Cemetery and Potter's Studio instead. After lunch featuring traditional Pachamanca, you'll catch an overnight bus to Arequipa at 9pm, so plan your activities accordingly.
- Meals
- Lunch (Traditional Pachamanca)
Included Activities
- Pachamanca
Optional Activities
- Flight over Nazca Lines
- Nazca Desert Cemetery and Potter's Studio Guided Tour (90PEN per person)
- Sandboarding at Cerro Blanco (130PEN per person)
Landmarks/POIs Nazca Lines Nazca Desert Cemetery - Day 4
Arequipa
After arriving in Arequipa, the 'white city', you'll have free time to explore. History buffs can check out the Santa Catalina Monastery to see how people lived centuries ago. Food lovers should try a traditional picantería for regional dishes like alpaca, shrimp, and pork with spicy sauces.
Optional Activities
- Arequipa City Tour
- Juanita Museum (60PEN per person)
Landmarks/POIs Santa Catalina Monastery - Day 5
Arequipa to Colca Valley
You'll depart early at 4:30 or 5am in a private vehicle for a full-day guided tour of Colca Valley and Colca Canyon, one of the world's deepest. Keep your eyes open for Andean condors flying overhead and other wildlife. Later you'll soak in natural hot springs to relax after hours of sightseeing.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Colca Canyon Guided Tour
Optional Activities
- Hot Springs (15PEN per person)
Landmarks/POIs Colca Canyon - Day 6
Colca Valley to Cusco
Starting early from Chivay around 4:30 or 5am, head to a condor viewpoint to watch Andean condors in flight. On the return trip, you'll stop through local villages to see old terraces and traditional farming techniques. An overnight bus to Cusco leaves at 10am, so timing works out well.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Colca Canyon Guided Tour
Landmarks/POIs Colca Canyon - Day 7
Cusco
This day is yours to use however you like in Cusco. You can pre-book a cooking class, go mountain biking through the region, or just spend time in a café watching the city go by. It's a good chance to rest and adjust to the altitude before heading further.
Optional Activities
- Cusco Cooking Class - Pickup from hotel approximately 12:30, visit local market and restaurant to prepare and enjoy traditional Peruvian meal, return approximately 16:00
- Cusco City Tour (45PEN per person)
- Inka Museum (10PEN per person)
- Cusco Tourist Ticket (130PEN per person)
- Mountain biking
- Day 8
Cusco to Sacred Valley
Travel to the Sacred Valley where you'll visit a women's weaving co-op in Ccaccaccollo community. You'll learn about traditional weaving from the artisans themselves and get to meet the friendly llamas living there. Buy knitted items directly from the makers as souvenirs, then stay overnight in a local homestay to experience daily community life.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Ccaccaccollo Community and Women's Weaving Co-op visit
- Ccaccaccollo Community Homestay
Landmarks/POIs Ccaccaccollo Community - Day 9
Sacred Valley
Journey through the Sacred Valley with a guided tour hitting Pisac ruins, the colorful artisan market (when it's open), and the large ruin site at Ollantaytambo. You'll settle into Ollantaytambo for the night and prepare mentally for the Inca Trail trek starting tomorrow morning.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Sacred Valley Tour (220PEN per person)
- Ollantaytambo Ruins Visit
- Sacred Valley Brewery
- Parwa Community Restaurant in the Sacred Valley
Landmarks/POIs Pisac Ruins Ollantaytambo Ruins Pisac Market - Day 10
Inca Trail Day 1
Leave Ollantaytambo very early at 12:45am by van heading to km 82 where the four-day Inca Trail trek officially starts. You'll hike through varied scenery with different plants depending on the season, seeing smaller ruin sites like Llactapata along the way. Your support team handles the heavy lifting so you only carry a small daypack.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Inca Trail Hike
- Handmade Biodegradable Soap Products
Landmarks/POIs Llactapata Ruins - Day 11
Inca Trail Day 2
Today's a challenging one as you climb the steep path to Warmiwañusca, called Dead Woman's Pass and the trek's highest point at 4,198m (13,769 ft). Most hikers reach camp by early afternoon, giving you the rest of the day to recover and prepare for tomorrow.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Inca Trail Hike
Landmarks/POIs Warmiwañusca (Dead Woman's Pass) - Day 12
Inca Trail Day 3
You'll cross two more passes and encounter ancient ruins throughout the day. The first pass is Runquraqay at 3,950m (13,113 ft) where snow-capped peaks may be visible on clear days. Then there's a gentle cloud forest climb to the second pass at 3,700m (12,136 ft) with original Incan structures and Urubamba Valley views. Reach Phuyupatamarca at 3,650m (11,972 ft) or continue 1.5 hours more to Wiñay Wayna at 2,650m (8,694 ft) depending on your pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Inca Trail Hike
Landmarks/POIs Runquraqay Pass Phuyupatamarca Wiñay Wayna - Day 13
Inca Trail Day 4 - Machu Picchu
Your final trek day starts around 3:30am when you'll wake and walk to the Sun Gate checkpoint to see Machu Picchu at sunrise if weather cooperates. After a guided tour of the ruins, you'll catch a bus down to Aguas Calientes, then board a train back to Cusco in the afternoon. Tonight celebrate with dancing at a local nightclub to mark the end of your trek.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Inca Trail Hike
- Machu Picchu Guided Tour
- Big Night Out
Landmarks/POIs Machu Picchu Sun Gate - Day 14
Cusco
You're free to depart at any time today as your Peruvian adventure wraps up.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Departure Day
Optional Activities
- Rainbow Mountain Hike - Full-day Trip
