Day 1 Lima
Day 2 Lima - Cuzco (582 km)
Day 3 Cusco - Rainbow Mountain - Cusco
Day 4 Sacred Valley of the Incas - Chincheros Market - Hanging Hotel ( Sky Lodge ) - Santa Teresa (6244 km)
Day 5 Santa Teresa - Aguas Calientes (12 km)
Day 6 Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Sun Gate - Cuzco (78 km)
Day 7 Cuzco - Lima (582 km)
Day 8 Lima - Tumbes - Guayaquil (1134 km)
Day 9 Guayaquil - Santa Cruz Island (1241 km)
Day 10 Las Grietas - Tortuga Bay
Day 11 Santa Cruz Island - Isabela Island (Flamingos Lagoon & Sea Kayaking with Pinguins) (17 km)
Day 12 Los Tunnels - Wall of Tears
Day 13 Sierra Negra Volcano
Day 14 Isabela Island free day or optional to take a Fishing Tour
Day 15 Isabela Island - Baltra - Guayaquil (1258 km)
Day 1:
Lima
Today guests will be transferred to the hotel after arrival in Lima International airport. Then we will enjoy the free time to rest and prepare for the trip.
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Lima, PERU
Lima, the capital city of Peru, was founded by conquistador Francisco Pizarro in 1535. This city's historic places include the National University of San Marcos, which was established in 1551 and is the oldest university in the Americas.
Day 2:
Lima - Cuzco (582 km)
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Included
After breakfast, we will be transferred to Lima airport for flight to Cuzco. Upon arrival we will transfer to the hotel and enjoy leisure time. We could walk to the San Blass Street within 2 minutes distance from hotel. It has an attractive square and the oldest parish church in Cuzco.
Afterwards we will go for a brief walking though some of the finest Inca constructions that remain in the city. At east of the Plaza de Armas, Calle Loreto is one of the best-known Inca thoroughfares. At northeast of the Plaza de Armas off Calle Palacio is Hatunrumiyoc. Across the Archbishop's Palace on the right side is the famous 12 Angled Stone. From Hatunrumiyoc, make your first right down another pedestrian alleyway, Inca Roca; Then we will also visit Siete Culebras, the alleyway connecting Plaza Nazarenas to Choquechaca. After that we will visit other streets such as Herrajes, Pasaje Arequipa, and Santa Catalina Angosta.
In the afternoon, we go on a sightseeing of Cuzco, visiting the Main Square, the Cathedral and the Temple of the Sun or Korikancha. Then we will drive out of the city to visit the Inca sites of Kenko, Tambomachay, Puca Pucara and the Fortress of Sacsayhuaman.
At around 8:00pm we would enjoy dinner with a folklore show while appreciating the beautiful sounds by Andean instruments.
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Cusco, PERU
This city once served as the capital of the Inca Empire. Many of its most popular sights are the ruins of this once-great people, such as the famous "lost city" of Machu Picchu. Cuzo itself also has many sights.
Cuzco Cathedral
This cathedral, also called the Basilica of the Assumption of the Virgin, was completed in 1654, and is located in the Plaza de Armas. It contains many historically significant objects and relics.
San Blas
This is one of the barrios in the city of Cuzco, famous for its architecture that dates back to the era of Spanish colonialism in Peru and the narrow, cobblestone streets.
Plaza de Armas
Built on the remains of one the Incas' most important gathering spots, this square keeps the spirit of a fallen empire alive.
Twelve Angled Stone
Twelve Angled Stone is about halfway down the street Hatunrumivoc,which is famous for it's Inca walls where huge stones are precisely carved to fit together without mud or concrete.
Qurikancha
The site where these impressive ruins stand was once the most important temple in the entirety of the Incan Empire. Reports from Spanish explorers of the time describe the temple's ipulence in great detail.
Sacsayhuaman
Sacsayhuaman is strategically built on a hill overlooking Cuzco and famous for its enormous carved stones, some of them standing over 9m/30ft high and weighing over 350 tons.
Tambomachay
One of the many archaeological sites located in and around the city of Cuzco, the exact purpose of this facility is still uncertain. It is comprised of a series of aqueducts, canals, and waterfalls that cut through terraced rocks.
Day 3:
Cusco - Rainbow Mountain - Cusco
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Included|Dinner: Excluded
A fantastic day tour ( with trekking ) to the so - called 7 Color Mountain, leaving from Cusco. Located in southern Peru, in the Cusco region, this route will take you through stunning landscapes with glaciers, snowcapped mountains and crystal clear rivers and lakes. Pass by local villages of Quechua descendants and explore the breathtaking surrounding nature. You will be picked up from your accommodation at around 3.00am and start making your way to Arco ( on the route to Puno ) eventually getting to the Checacupe district ( 2 hour journey ). Then we will continue to Pitumarca and a number of small villages till we reach the Hanchipata - Quesuno community ( another 1.5 hours ). From here we start our hike. The trek lasts for about 3 hours until we get to the stunning landscape of Vinicunca ( Rainbow Mountains ). Here we will have about one hour to relax and take amazing pictures of this natural wonder. We then hike back to the starting point of the trek, and from there return to Cusco ( arriving at approximately 19.00 ).
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Cusco, PERU
This city once served as the capital of the Inca Empire. Many of its most popular sights are the ruins of this once-great people, such as the famous "lost city" of Machu Picchu. Cuzo itself also has many sights.
Vinicunca
Located in the Andes in Cuzco, Peru, with an altitude of more than 5000 meters. Because the top of the mountain has layers of different dreamlike candy colors, it attracts a large number of tourists.
Day 4:
Sacred Valley of the Incas - Chincheros Market - Hanging Hotel ( Sky Lodge ) - Santa Teresa (6244 km)
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Included|Dinner: Excluded
At 08:00 hrs we will pick you up at your hotel to begin the tour. You will visit Chinchero. There you will go to the local comunity Center, where you can enjoy beautiful textiles. After getting to know the animals, you can take some time to visit some of the small onsite exhibits. Women from native communities offer live examples of traditional ( and intricate ) weaving techniques, using basic tools and wooden looms. Then we will stop for 5 mins to see a Hanging Hotel. We with a winding ascent toward the Abra Malaga. After a short break of 15 minutes in the Abra Malaga, the descent into the jungle of the Inca trail through the different climates that combine the paradisiacal landscapes of majestic snow to the hot jungle of the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is undertaken. Then we can walk for 30 mins to Santa Teresa Hot Spring, where you can relax in medicinal pools - a perfect respite after long treks.
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Chinchero, PERU
The small rustic town of Chinchero lies off the main road between Cusco and Urubamba. It sits at 3762m above sea level. It is towered over by the Vilcabamba range and the snowcapped peak of Salcantay. There is a great display of Inca architecture, ruins and megalithic carved rocks. Chinchero is home to the famous Peruvian weaving and also has a colouful market. Chinchero is also believed to be the birthplace of the rainbow.
Chincheros Sunday Market
The Chincheros Sunday Market is the heart of the local community, renowned for its authentic handmade textiles and vibrant produce trade. Visitors can witness traditional Inca bartering customs and purchase exquisite alpaca wool goods directly from the weavers.
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Sacred Valley, PERU
The heart of the Inca Empire, the Sacred Valley of the Incas is the region of Peru surrounding the city of Cusco. The valley is full of the ruins of this once-powerful empire, such as Ollantaytambo, Pisac and Tipon.
Skylodge Adventure Suites
The Skylodge Adventure Suites in Peru is the ultimate adventure lodging. Three transparent pods hang from a Sacred Valley cliff. Accessed via climbing or zipline, it offers 360-degree views of the stars and valley.
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Abra Malag, PERU
Abra Malaga is a high-altitude mountain pass (approx. 4,316m) in the Andes, connecting the Sacred Valley to the cloud forest. It's a premier birdwatching destination, famous for seeking Peru's national bird, the Andean Cock-of-the-rock.
Inca Cloud Forest Trail
The Abra Malaga Inca Trail is a remarkably preserved stone path traversing from high Andes to cloud forest. This short trek offers dramatic shifts from glacial peaks to lush jungle in one route.
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Santa Teresa, PERU
Santa Teresa is a district of Peru, located in Cuzco in the south of the country. It was founded on October 11, 1957, with an area of 1,340.38 square kilometers and an altitude of 1,550 meters.
Santa Teresa Hot Spring
The Hot springs of Santa Teresa District are in Cocalmayo, southwest of the province of the Convention in Cuzco and it's constructed on the slopes of the mountain and on the banks of the Urubamba River. The thermal water complex has three pools, of different sizes and depths, which are supplied with medicinal water that varies between 40ºC and 44ºC.
Day 5:
Santa Teresa - Aguas Calientes (12 km)
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
Early morning around 08.00 a.m. we will take a car to Machupicchu Hydroelectric Station it's take us 30 mins drive to continue the journey of adventure, those who wish to walk are three hours of Hydroelectric to Aguas Calientes "Town of Machu Picchu"; where we will place in our respective assigned hotels in this itinerary tours to Machu Picchu will have some free time.
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Santa Teresa, PERU
Santa Teresa is a district of Peru, located in Cuzco in the south of the country. It was founded on October 11, 1957, with an area of 1,340.38 square kilometers and an altitude of 1,550 meters.
Hidroeléctrica
A non-stop dam on the Urubamba River and a landmark on the trails that lead to Machu Picchu, the Hidroeléctrica is an excellent place to stop for a meal and marvel at the convergence of nature and human engineering.
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Aguas Calientes, PERU
This town sits 20 minutes down the mountain from Machu Picchu. Its name, "hot waters" in English, derives from the presence of numerous thermal springs in the area that make thisvillage a great place to relax after a hike.
Day 6:
Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Sun Gate - Cuzco (78 km)
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
Take an early bus to the Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu. Key activities include: a guided tour of the Citadel visiting the Main Plaza, Circular Tower, Royal Quarters, Temple of the Three Windows, and burial grounds; then proceed to the Sun Gate (Inti Punku) for a panoramic overlook. In the afternoon, visit the Machu Picchu Site Museum to view Inca artifacts, optionally exploring the adjacent Orchid Garden n, where you may spot unique species including Peru's national bird, the Andean Cock-of-the-rock.
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Machu Picchu, PERU
The famous citadel of the Inca sits atop a scraggy mountain peak overlooking the valley that was sacred to those people. These ruins feature many temples and the famous terraced-gardens the Inca developed for agriculture in the Andes.
Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu
The Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu is a 15th-century world wonder perched on an Andean ridge. A perfect blend of architecture, astronomy, and nature, its temples and terraces showcase the pinnacle of Inca engineering and cosmic vision.
Temple of the Moon
The Temple of the Moon is an Incan ceremonial temple on Huayna Picchu near Machu Picchu, in Peru. The site is made up of stone masonry and an open-face, shallow cave. The Temple dates back 1500 years and was rediscovered in 1936.
Inti Punku
Translated to English, the name means "Sun Door," and this gateway stands as the entrance to the ruins of Machu Picchu. Many visitors wake up before dawn so they can view the sunrise from this point.
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Aguas Calientes, PERU
This town sits 20 minutes down the mountain from Machu Picchu. Its name, "hot waters" in English, derives from the presence of numerous thermal springs in the area that make thisvillage a great place to relax after a hike.
Machu Picchu Site Museum
The Machupicchu Museum (Manuel Chavez Ballon) houses hundreds of Inca artifacts excavated from the citadel. It vividly illustrates the history, construction, and cultural significance through models and multimedia displays.
Orchid Garden
The Orchid Garden, located next to the Site Museum, is a small sanctuary of Andean forest biodiversity. It showcases hundreds of wild orchid species, offering a peaceful prelude to the Inca Trail experience.
Day 7:
Cuzco - Lima (582 km)
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
In the morning we will transfer to Cuzco Airport for your flight to Lima. Upon arrival transfer to the hotel. Then we will go for a city sightseeing tour in Lima. The tour includes Lima's Historical Centre, passing by Plaza San Martin, the Main Plaza, the Government Palace, the City Hall, the Cathedral and its Religious Art Museum, the Church of Santo Domingo, with the tombs of Santa Rosa and San Martin de Porras, and Lima's Colonial Balconies. After that, we will visit the Convent and Church of San Francisco. Then we will visit the Basilica of 21 altars, Convent of Cloisters, Capitulary and Clementine Rooms, Chorus and Library of the Monks, the Sacristy with paintings of Surbaran and Ribera. We will also visit El Olivar Park with olive trees, the Central Park of Miraflores and Larcomar, a privileged site to enjoy an amazing view of the Pacific Ocean.
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Lima, PERU
Lima, the capital city of Peru, was founded by conquistador Francisco Pizarro in 1535. This city's historic places include the National University of San Marcos, which was established in 1551 and is the oldest university in the Americas.
Government Palace
The Government Palace, located on the north side of the Plaza Mayor in Peru's capital city Lima. The palace was built in 1535 and is a stately government building with a set of ornamental guards. It features a large wrought-iron fence that surrounds the building and lines one side of the Plaza Mayor behind the Rimac River.
Monastery of San Francisco
Saint Francis Monastery located in Lima, Peru. The church and convent are part of the Historic Centre of Lima, which was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1991. Aside from a church and monastery it also contains a library and catacombs.
Plaza de Armas
Also Plaza Mayor, located in the Historic Centre of Lima, it is surrounded by the Government Palace, Cathedral of Lima, Archbishop's Palace of Lima, the Municipal Palace, and the Palace of the Union.
Iglesia de Santo Domingo
One of Limaâs most historic religious sites, the Iglesia de Santo Domingo and its expansive convent were originally completed in the 16th century, this impressive pink church has been rebuilt and remodeled at various points since. It is an example of New Spanish Baroque architecture.
El Olivar Park
El Olivar is a historic olive grove in the heart of Lima, dating back to the 15th century. With over 1,500 olive trees, it's a serene urban oasis perfect for walks and birdwatching.
Day 8:
Lima - Tumbes - Guayaquil (1134 km)
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
Today we will transfer to Lima airport for flight to Tumbes border between Peru and Ecuador. Upon arrival we will transfer to Guayaquil in private car and guide. Then we will be transferred to the hotel.
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Guayaquil, ECUADOR
Guayaquil is a port city of Ecuador as well as a popular tourist destination for people who want to experience the South American vibe. Tourists can explore the colorful architectures, urban parks, the delicious food, and great music here.
Day 9:
Guayaquil - Santa Cruz Island (1241 km)
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Included
Upon arrival in Baltra Airport we will transfer to Santa Cruz and then taken to the hotel by your tour guide. We will visit the Rancho Primicias in the island's highlands where we will be able to see giant turtles in their habitat.
Then we will go on to Lava Tunnels. After that we will come to the Los Gemelos. We could find the famous vermillion flycatcher, Charles Darwin finches, and short eared owls.
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Guayaquil, ECUADOR
Guayaquil is a port city of Ecuador as well as a popular tourist destination for people who want to experience the South American vibe. Tourists can explore the colorful architectures, urban parks, the delicious food, and great music here.
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Santa Cruz Island, ECUADOR
The second largest of the Galapagos Island chain in the pacific Ocean, Santa Cruz is home to the settlement of Puerto Ayora, the most populous town on the islands. The island itself is a dormant volcano.
Rancho Primicias
Rancho Primicias on Santa Cruz Island is a renowned spot to encounter giant tortoises. Visitors can observe and feed these gentle Galápagos giants in their natural habitat.
Lava Tunnels
Lava Tunnels，the largest lava tubes in the Galapagos are on Santa Cruz Island. It is a gigantic lava tunnel that is over 2000 meters long on the Island that many tourist come to visit and walk through.
Los Gemelos
Los Gemelos are located in the highlands of Santa Cruz Island. They are not actual craters caused by impact, but are sink holes that were created when the volcanic roof of empty magma chambers collapsed from tectonic shifts and erosion over time.
Day 10:
Las Grietas - Tortuga Bay
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
After breakfast we will hike through a forest of enormous cacti and over rugged lava rock formations to the swimming hole in the Galapagos Islands. Las Grietas is a popular swimming destination for locals and visitors alike.
After Lunch we will walk to Tortuga Bay, which is located on the Santa Cruz Island. Tortuga Bay has a gigantic, perfectly preserved beach, that is forbidden to swimmers. There is a separate cove where we can swim and view white tip reef sharks swimming in groups or tiger sharks.
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Santa Cruz Island, ECUADOR
The second largest of the Galapagos Island chain in the pacific Ocean, Santa Cruz is home to the settlement of Puerto Ayora, the most populous town on the islands. The island itself is a dormant volcano.
Las Grietas
Las Grietas is a dramatic volcanic fissure on Santa Cruz Island filled with crystal-clear water. It's a superb spot for swimming and snorkeling to explore the unique underwater scenery.
Tortuga Bay
Tortuga Bay is located on the Santa Cruz Island, which has a gigantic, perfectly preserved beach that is forbidden to swimmers and is preserved for the wildlife where many marine iguanas, galapagos crabs and birds are seen dotted along the volcanic rocks. There is a separate cove where tourists can swim where it is common to view white tip reef sharks swimming in groups and on occasion tiger sharks.
Day 11:
Santa Cruz Island - Isabela Island (Flamingos Lagoon & Sea Kayaking with Pinguins) (17 km)
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Included
In the morning we will transfer to the Pier to catch the speed boat to Isabela Island. After arrival in Isabela we will transfer to the hotel after check in. We will walk around to Flamingos Lagoon that serves as one of the primary breeding grounds for Flamingos.
In the afternoon we take our ocean kayaks to the pier of Isabela, a set of small islets within Isabela Bay.The islets are home to the Galapagos penguin where we will also see sharks, marine turtles, sea lions, blue footed bobies and much more.
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Isabela Island, ECUADOR
This island is the largest of those in the Galapagos chain off the coast of Ecuador. Because of the rich animal life, both on land and sea, Charles Darwin reasearched his theory of evolution here.
Flamingos Lagoon
The Flamingos Lagoon on Isabela Island is a pink spectacle in the Galapagos. Visitors can observe elegant wild flamingos against a unique volcanic landscape.
Day 12:
Los Tunnels - Wall of Tears
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
After breakfast we will go to the pier for a 45 minute fibra ride to a place where Lava flow impacted with the oceans waves to form the stunning tubes and bridges of Los Tunnels. A series of lava flows have produced a number of arches and tunnels both under and above water, where we could find a number of animal species. After that we will continue to the Wall of Tears.
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Isabela Island, ECUADOR
This island is the largest of those in the Galapagos chain off the coast of Ecuador. Because of the rich animal life, both on land and sea, Charles Darwin reasearched his theory of evolution here.
Los Tunneles
Los Tunneles, off Isabela Island, features unique lava arches and underwater tunnels. This famous snorkeling site is known for sea turtles, sharks, and tropical fish.
Wall of Tears
The Wall of Tears is a stark stone wall on Isabela Island, built by prisoners under harsh conditions. It stands as a historical testament to colonial punishment and is now a hiking destination.
Day 13:
Sierra Negra Volcano
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
Early morning around 7:00am we will go to Sierra Negra Volcano. On the Sierra Negra Volcano we will hike to the rim of the six miles wide crater and then trek across an alien landscape of lava fields and fumaroles. We will have the opportunity to explore thermal vents and other fascinating geologic features before stopping for a snack near Volcan Chico. We could enjoy the vistas among the most breathtaking in Isabela from this spot and on clear afternoons afford views of the northern volcanoes on Isabela and Fernandina. Then we will have a savory hot lunch at Campo Duro. Afterwards we could enjoy our own time in the rest time.
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Isabela Island, ECUADOR
This island is the largest of those in the Galapagos chain off the coast of Ecuador. Because of the rich animal life, both on land and sea, Charles Darwin reasearched his theory of evolution here.
Sierra Negra Volcano
Sierra Negra is a large shield volcano at the southeastern end of Isabela Island in the Galapagos that rises to an altitude of 1124m. It is one of the most active of the Galapagos volcanoes with the most recent historic eruption in June 2018.
Volcan Chico
Volcan Chico on Isabela Island offers a volcanic wonder with moon-like landscapes. This stunning hike features fumaroles and breathtaking views of the surrounding area.
Campo Duro
Campo Duro is an ecological farm in the highlands of Isabela Island. Visitors can observe and feed giant tortoises, experiencing rural life and local conservation efforts.
Day 14:
Isabela Island free day or optional to take a Fishing Tour
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
Today we could enjoy a free day or fishing tour. In the early morning we will be on the way to the eastern side of the Galapagos which is known as one of the best fishing areas in the archipelago, you can expect to catch Striped, Blue and Black marlin as well as much bill - fish. Then we will spend the night in the hotel of this town.
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Isabela Island, ECUADOR
This island is the largest of those in the Galapagos chain off the coast of Ecuador. Because of the rich animal life, both on land and sea, Charles Darwin reasearched his theory of evolution here.
Day 15:
Isabela Island - Baltra - Guayaquil (1258 km)
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
After Breakfast in the morning we will transfer to Isabela Airport for the flights to Baltra and go on to Guayaquil and return back home.
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