Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Lima
Your group flight lands late in the evening, and you'll get a group transfer from the airport straight to your hotel in Miraflores, Lima's upscale coastal district. Settle in, meet your travel group, and get some rest since the desert adventure kicks off tomorrow morning.
Landmarks/POIs Miraflores - Days 2 - 5
Ica Desert and Huacachina
Head out early to the Ica desert and Huacachina, an oasis town surrounded by massive sand dunes. You'll tour a Pisco winery with lunch included, then spend the afternoon hiking the dunes and relaxing by the pool. Later, experience an epic sunset dune buggy and sandboarding adventure before settling into desert camping for the night. Optional activities include visiting nature reserves or exploring the Nazca Lines.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Pisco Winery tour with lunch
- Sand dunes hike
- Sunset dune buggy and sandboarding
- Desert camping overnight stay
Optional Activities
- Nature reserves visit
- Nazca Lines tour
Landmarks/POIs Huacachina Ica Desert - Days 6 - 9
Arequipa and Colca Canyon
Take an overnight bus to Arequipa, Peru's cultural heart in the south. Once there, walk through traditional markets and try local food and drinks. An optional 2-day, 1-night guided trek into Colca Canyon is available if you're interested in hiking roughly 26 km, watching condors overhead, and staying overnight by the river in this canyon that's twice as deep as the Grand Canyon.
Included Activities
- Exploration of Arequipa traditional markets
Optional Activities
- Colca Canyon Trek (2 days, 1 night guided tour)
Landmarks/POIs Colca Canyon - Days 10 - 11
Cusco
Another night bus with reclining seats and leg rests takes you to Cusco high in the Andes. You'll have two full days here to explore this ancient Incan city. An introductory walking tour is included, and you'll have free time to check out more of the Sacred Valley, visit the planetarium to learn about Incan astronomy, or simply wander around preparing for Machu Picchu.
Included Activities
- Introductory walking tour of Cusco
Optional Activities
- Sacred Valley exploration
- Planetarium visit
Landmarks/POIs Sacred Valley - Days 12 - 13
Machu Picchu
A private bus gets you to the train station, then you'll ride an executive glass rooftop train through the Andes down to Aguas Calientes at the base of Machu Picchu. Watch the sunrise while hiking up Machu Picchu mountain, reach the summit, and then explore the iconic ruins with your guides who know the site well.
Included Activities
- Sunrise hike up Machu Picchu mountain
- Guided exploration of Machu Picchu ruins
Landmarks/POIs Machu Picchu - Days 14 - 17
Cusco and Optional Activities
Take an executive train and private bus back up to Cusco. From there, you can choose from tons of optional activities: bungee jumping, mountain biking, Incan hot stone massages, shopping around town, white water rafting, cooking classes, or checking out the nightlife. Rainbow Mountain, one of Peru's newest and fastest-growing treks, is also available if you want something more active.
Optional Activities
- Bungee jumping
- Mountain biking
- Incan hot stone massage
- Shopping
- White water rafting
- Cooking classes
- Nightlife
- Rainbow Mountain trek
Landmarks/POIs Rainbow Mountain - Days 18 - 20
Return to Lima
Head to the airport by private transfer for your flight to Lima. Before leaving, spend these final days with your group exploring the capital together. Check out famous parks and coastal views including the well-known Cat Park, see Spanish colonial architecture around the city, and try more of Lima's local food and drinks.
Included Activities
- Lima exploration with group
- Park and scenic views visit
- Cat Park visit
Landmarks/POIs Cat Park
