Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Lima
Arrival. Reception and meeting with our representative. Transfer to the hotel in Lima. Lima city tour in the afternoon or evening depending on arrival time.
Day 2: Lima – Pisco (Ballestas Islands)- Ica
Early morning departure. Car trip to Pisco. In the morning boat tour to the Ballestas Islands. Bike tour across the Paracas wildlife reserve. In the afternoon continue by car to Ica to the hotel. Visit to a local traditional winery.
Day 3: Nazca: Flight over the Nazca Lines
In the morning car trip to Nasca. Flight over the Nasca Lines. In the afternoon bike tour to visit the archaeological sites in the outskirts of Nasca. Evening open. Overnight in a local hotel
Day 4: To Majes
Car trip to Majes along the Southern Panamerican Highway. On the way stop to visit the Sacaco fossilized whales deposit and at Puerto Inka lodge for lunch and to visit the ancient fishing settlement that was the supply source of fresh fish to the Inka emperor. Evening arrival in a local hotel in Majes.
Day 5: Majes: Toro Muerto and Colca
In the morning visit to the Toro Muerto extensive petroglyphs deposit. Lunch at the traditional restaurant Punta Colorada, serving fresh water shrimps based meals. Afternoon car trip to Colca canyon, arriving at the first town Cabanaconde in the night.
Day 6: Colca Canyon: Cruz del condor
Car trip to Cruz del Condor to watch condors flying around. Nice bike ride along Colca canyon to Yanque. Stay here for lunch, and hot spring swimming pool. Overnight in a delightful basic local lodge.
Day 7: To Arequipa. Full day in Arequipa
Early departure. Car trip to Arequipa. Arrival at 9am. Lunch in a local restaurant to taste the delicious Arequipa’s cuisine. Afternoon Arequipa city tour. Overnight in a local hotel.
Day 8: To Puno
Car trip to Puno 6 hours. Visit Sillustani pre inca settlement. Overnight in a local hotel.
Day 9: Lake Titikaka: Uros and Amantani islands
Boat trip to visit the Uros floating islands and Amantani island. Overnight in a local family house in the island.
Day 10: To Cusco
Return to Puno. Car trip to Cusco. Visit some towns on the way: Pukara, Racchi, etc. Cusco arrival in the evening overnight in a local hotel.
Day 11: Cusco
Morning open. Afternoon Cusco city tour. Evening open. Overnight in a local hotel.
Day 12: Cusco - Ollantaytambo
Transfer to Chinchero. Bike ride along the Sacred Valley of the Inkas, passing by Huaypo Lagoon, Moray terraces, Maras salt mines, Urubamba village and finally Ollantaytambo. Overnight in a local lodge.
Day 13: Ollantaytambo - Abra Malaga - Santa María
Transfer to the summit at Abra Málaga (4,350 ma.a.s.l.). Downhill ride along the Convención valley toward jungle territory. Rest stop for lunch at Carrizales. Visit Wamanmarka archaeological site. Arrive Santa María (1,130 m.a.s.l.) about 5pm. Overnight in a local lodge.
Day 14: Santa María - Santa Teresa
Hiking along inka trail, about 8 hours. Rest stop at the thermal hot springs in Santa Teresa. Overnight in a local lodge.
Day 15: Santa Teresa - Hidroelectrica - Aguas Calientes
Hiking 5 hours, visit Intiwatana archaeological site. Overnight in a local lodge at Aguas Calientes.
Day 16: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Cusco
Hiking 1 hour to Machu Picchu. 2 hours Guided tour, rest of time at Machu Picchu open. Train trip to return to Cusco. Hotel in Cusco
Day 17: 1st day Puerto Maldonado
Transfer to airport. Flight Cusco – Pto. Maldonado. Rest at the Puerto Maldonado Lodge. 4 hours river boat transfer to the Jungle Lodge at the Primary Zone of the Tambopata Wildlife Reserve. Accomodation at the lodge. Evening trek to the jungle.
Day 18: 2nd day Puerto Maldonado
Early trek before down to the parrot clay lick on the banks of the River Gato. After breakfast relax time in the surroundings of the lodge, good for fishing or swim in a nearby waterfall. After lunch 1 hour journey further up the River Tambopata into the Bahuaja-Sonene National Park. Arrive at the Chuncho Collpa site in the late afternoon and camp set up on the river beach. Unique real jungle live experience.
Day 19: 3rd day Puerto Maldonado
Early wake up at dawn to watch, hear and feel jungle wildlife in the first few hours after sunrise. After breakfast follows a brief jungle trek and return to the Jungle Lodge for a Ethno botanical trek. Lunch. Free open afternoon for relaxing, fishing, swimming or walk to visit a local native community. Dinner. Evening boat tour to watch caimans in the night.
Day 20: 4th day Puerto Maldonado
Breakfast. Return trip to the Puerto Maldonado Lodge. Lunch. Afternoon canoe trip and trek through the forest to Lake Sandoval. Dinner at the lodge.
Day 21: Flight to Lima
Transfer to the airport. Flight to Lima. Transfer to the hotel.in Lima
Day 22: Depart Lima
Transfer to the airport.