22 Days in PERU | Discover the Highlights of the Incas land

 Explore and discover the history of ancient Peru, visit its beautiful Islands, desert, valleys and huge mountains.
Take a journey through the senses tasting the incomparable food of some of the regions with the greatest culinary wealth in Peru.
Hike up Inca trails to Machu Picchu along with a glimpse of 17th-century monuments and traditional Peruvian crafts in this all-encompassing tour that introduces you to the exotic and traditional aspects of Peru in cities like Lima, Ica, Nazca, Arequipa, Puno and Cuzco, shopping in the buzzed and vibrant local markets and stroll through the mesmerizing streets of Peru.

This trip is 100% customizable to fit your travel style and budget! One of our Expert planners will make it perfect for you, at no cost or obligation.

HIGHLIGHTS

Learn about history from ancient pre-Incan times through to the colonial era

Activities and accommodations can be tailored to suit your taste and budget

Cultural Activities and Archaeological Sites

Private guided excursions and transfers to enrich your experience

Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to fly over the Nazca Lines

Breathtaking Natural Scenery

Indulge in the delicious taste of the local cuisines

Witness the diversity of wildlife of the islands in Peru

Unique Photo Opportunities

High-End Experiences

Scenic boat, plane and train rides

Folklore and Traditions

UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE Sites

USEFUL DETAILS

Duration: 22 Days |21 Nights
Starting Point: Lima
Final point: Lima
Destination: Lima | Paracas | Nazca | Pisco | Arequipa | Puno | Cusco
Location: City, Urban, Rural Communities, Small Towns, Villages, Mountains
Travel Style: Active Adventure | Connect with Nature | Cultural Immersion and Family Friendly
Difficulty: Easy
Tour Category: Group Tour and Private tour
Group size: Minimum 2 participants
Languages: English | Spanish
Food: typical Peruvian dishes
Veggie, Vegan and Gluten-free options are available
Availability: All year Long | Flexible Departure Date
Physical Activity: Moderate activity | Regular Physical condition
Connectivity:
Wi-Fi: Limited in some areas
Cellphone: Available connection

DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 1 | 22

ARRIVE TO LIMA PERU

Check out at the Lima Peru International Airport and make your way to the selected hotel in Miraflores, Lima.

Transportation: 1 hour from the airport to your hotel
Accommodation: Lima city
Lima height: sea level

Day 2 | 22

LIMA CITY TOUR

This day we present you a lovely city tour, Lima in distinct historical periods. (Ancient Lima - Pre Inca and Inca period - Colonial and Contemporary Lima).
Ancient Lima show us a panoramic view of the "Huaca Pucllana", a magnificent ceremonial and archaeological center built in the IV century AD. Later on considered "Sacred Town" by the Inca civilization.
During the Colony the Viceroyalty of Peru was the most important to the Spanish Empire and Lima was its capital, here we visit the Historic Center of Lima, where you will appreciate several monuments and colonial buildings, highlighting the Paseo de la República, San Martín square, Mayor square, the Government Palace, the Archbishop's Palace, the Cathedral Basilica, the Municipal Palace among others later on we enter to the San Francisco Monumental Complex, a World Heritage Site which constitutes the largest sample of colonial religious art in America.
Our visit to its underground crypts known as "Catacombs" really stands out.
Finally we enter into the Contemporary Lima, where we visit the most traditional residential areas of the capital, such as San Isidro and Miraflores, for sure you will appreciate a lot the Olivar park from the loves park located in Miraflores a very quiet district later at the end of this interesting tour we will get an spectacular panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean. You spent the night at Miraflores neighborhood

Accommodation: Lima city
Included Meals: Breakfast
Vegetarian food: Available

Day 3 | 22

LIMA | PARACAS | BALLESTAS ISLAND

3:30 am you will be picked up to head south of Lima, (3½ hour bus ride to Paracas)  where we have a guided tour to the Ballestas Islands, but first have breakfast then go to the harbor to get on the motorboat which fits around 30 people. The tour guide will be with you the whole time explaining everything about all these historic places, this excursion takes around 2-hours.
On the way we see the enigmatic Chandelier or “Candelabro”, a huge geoglyph used as a reference point for sea travelers and sailors.
The Ballestas Islands are small groups or rocky islands in the pacific ocean it is home of abundant marine fauna, everybody gets surprised for the beautiful species such as colonies of sea lions, pelicans, Humboldt penguins living in little caves and many guano birds living free in this beautiful natural habitat.
This trip show us about the importance of these islands for the Peruvian coast and it is definitively the best place to observe beautiful cormorants,  seagulls, dolphins and many other unique species.
Get a delicious lunch in Paracas and take the afternoon free to walk in town or relax at the beach

Accommodation: Paracas town
Boat trip time: 2 hour approximately
Included Meals: Breakfast
Vegetarian food: Available

Day 4 | 22

PARACAS NATIONAL RESERVE | ICA | HUACACHINA

Today let’s live the magic of this Reserve you will be picked up from your hotel in Paracas then we go to the largest natural sanctuary on the Peruvian coast.
This trip takes us through the Paracas peninsula doing stops and short walks, through the cliffs of the coastal desert enjoying the beautiful contrast of this colorful desert. Red then we go observe a natural rock formation known as The Cathedral named so due to its whimsical shape made by the erosion of the wind and the sea this place has a spectacular panoramic view.
Later on we visit Red and Yumaque beaches, also we do a short walk to Flamencos viewpoint and the Fusilera zone where it is possible to observe migratory birds, marine fossils, tirítelas and more. Finally we get to Lagunillas Beach where you can enjoy swimming on the beach, walk around or go to enjoy a delicious sea food in front to the beach. We return to Paracas.
Later on, we continue to huacachina a tiny desert village, with a nice lush oasis surrounded by dunes. Enjoy this unique beauty of the desert.

Accommodation: Huacachina
Paracas to Huacachina bus ride: 1 hour 20 minutes.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Vegetarian food: Available

Day 5 | 22

ICA | NAZCA | CAHUACHI ceremonial center

After breakfast we travel to the south by taking the morning bus ride through the Pan-American Highway to reach Nazca.
this afternoon we visit Cahuachi a ceremonial center situated 28 kilometers from Nazca, considered the capital of this pre-Incan civilization a theocracy culture ruled by priests and in their times of peak received thousands of pilgrims from all the valleys to make offerings ceremonies to their gods.
This ceremonial center that has been virtually destroyed by floods it is gradually restored by archaeologist Giuseppe Orefici. Here we will see the great temple, the great pyramid, the stepped temple and surrounding ruins let’s take a walk in this place to uncovered many secrets of this culture, our tour guide will explain us everything about this great civilization it will help us to understand how religious life was like at that time.

Accommodation: Nazca
From Ica to Nazca: About 2:45 Hours
Included Meals: Breakfast
Vegetarian food: Available

Day 6 | 22

FLY OVER THE NAZCA LINES | CHAUCHILA Pre Inca cemetery

Today we go to the airport to take a small plane to discover the mysterious of the world famous Nazca Lines on a special 30 minutes flight over the most important figures, let’s find out the enigma that these ancient geoglyphs have maintained for centuries, some of them have over 2,000 years old, and have blown away historians and archaeologists for centuries, even today there is no uniform agreement as to how or why they were created. They are spread over almost 82 km of desert and fly over them is the only way to say thanks to its creators.
After the fly we return to the city center you will be free to walk in town to buy souvenirs and have lunch.
Later on we will pick you up to visit a pre Inca cemetery known as Chauchila, Let's take a journey through the Pan-American highway 20 km to reach the desert, later we take a detour and just 8 more kilometers we get into Chauchilla, we will be on this archaeological site walking and learning everything about how this ancient culture interpreted the meaning of dead, let's get the chance to observe several open graves with perfectly preserved mummies in each one as well as the pottery and other relics buried hundreds of centuries ago, ancient cultures believed that there was another life after death; they did not mummified their dead intentionally, it just happened naturally due to the place presents an arid climate. At the end we go back to Nazca city because it is time to visit a pottery workshop, where we will be able to learn how nowadays the people make pieces of clay following ancient techniques. After that If the time permits we do a final visit to the center of gold mining process, to learn about the ritual performed before the miners extract gold.
At the end of the tour you will have time to explore a bit more the city and have dinner by yourselves.
In the evening we transfer you to the bus station to catch a night bus to get to Arequipa city.

Accommodation: Night Bus
Included Meals: Breakfast
Vegetarian food: Available

Day 7 | 22

FREE DAY IN AREQUIPA CITY

Today we will be waiting for you at the bus station, to transfer you to the hotel.

Use this day for personal activities or to do one of this excursions

- Trekking to Arequipa country side
- Biking tour from Chachani volcano
- Half day hiking to Misti volcano
- Horseback riding Arequipa country side

Let us know to arrange everything for you

Accommodation: Arequipa city
Included Meals: Breakfast
Transfer: from bus station to the hotel

Day 8 | 22

AREQUIPA | CITY TOUR

9:00 am you will be picked up from your hotel by our official guide which will show you the beauty and history of the City, the tour includes places such as the Cathedral of Arequipa, Cloisters and Church Compañia of Jesus, square, San Camilo marked, Museum Santuarios Andinos and Santa Catalina Monastery.
The tour begins at the Basilica of Arequipa located in the Plaza de Armas, It presents a neoclassical style with French influences in its interior part, the next place to visit is the Church la Compañia de Jesus and the Dome of San Ignacio which is the only one that presents the best state of preservation in the city, then we visit San Camilo market to know the variety of fruits, vegetables and many other local products that are offered here, after that we visit the Museum of Andean Sanctuaries where we will appreciate the dress, ceremonial objects, and also the mummified body of the sacrificed Inca princess "Juanita", a spectacular discovery in the snowy Ampato (6425meters – 21202 feet), then we head to Santa Catalina Monastery, a small citadel built in Sillar (volcanic material composed of petrified and solidified gases) a clear example of how Arequipa was in the past. 

Accommodation: Arequipa city
Included Meals: Breakfast
Vegetarian food: Available

Day 9 | 22

AREQUIPA | SALINAS LAGOON & | CHIGUATA town

7:00 am we pick you up from the hotel then we take a journey for about 2 ½ hours to Salinas lagoon a beautiful place to visit where the wildlife, especially the thousands of flamingos, give the salt flat an unusual and very beautiful color.
On the way to the Salinas lagoon we cross a traditional village named Chiguata which is surrounded by pre-Inca terraces beautiful stone houses, forest, ravines and the view of el Misti volcano is simply impressive, once we reach (3800m the tree line) we enter into an special area known as the Altiplano where an special native tree lives its name is Queñua and it is consider unique due to is the only one in the world growing nearly almost till 5000 meter.
Later on we cross a narrow tunnel then 10 more minutes we arrive to Salinas’s lagoon.  Throughout the year the visitors find wonderful wildlife such as vicuñas, Vizcachas, luckily Andean foxes and deer.
Salinas lagoon is the only place in the world that houses three species of Flamingos.
Around 10:00 am we arrive at the starting point, we take time to prepare ourselves and start our hike, on the first part we reach the top of a very nice lookout point where we get a panoramic view of the entire lagoon then we descent to continue hiking around the lagoon to have the best chance to observe the wildlife such as flamingos, vicuñas, Vizcachas among others. The terrain is cover with sand and volcanic ash as far as possible we hike inside of the lagoon in a section covered with borax, (mineral that remains on the surface when the lagoon begins to evaporate) it gives the best chances to see flamingos and other bird species in the water.
At the end of this hike, we set up our table somewhere by the lagoon to enjoy our boxed lunch enjoying this unforgettable landscape.
Later on, we take our way back to Arequipa city.

Accommodation: Arequipa city
Included Meals: Breakfast, boxed lunch
Vegetarian food: Available

Day 10 | 22

AREQUIPA | NATIONAL RESERVE | ANDES LOOK OUT POINT | COLCA VALLEY | CHIVAY TOWN

8:00am We pick you up from your hotel, then we begin our journey to the Colca Valley following the road that goes to the traditional Yura village, we also pass near to Quiscos valley and after 2:00hrs of travel we enter to the National Reserve, we stop to enjoy this beautiful landscape, take pictures and know the life and behavior of the South American camels in this part of the Andes over 4000m (13.200feet) (llamas, alpacas vicuñas and guanacos) also to enjoy a delicious Inca mate, which is going to help you mitigate the symptoms of altitude sickness, and of course to buy some souvenirs made with alpaca wool then we continue to the wetlands where we can observe more wildlife such as birds, rabbits and maybe Andean foxes later we get to Patapampa at 4910m a natural viewpoint and the highest place of the entire route and where we can see the Mismi volcano origin of the Amazon River also Ampato volcano very popular for having preserved the mummified body of the Inca Princess Juanita sacrificed more than 5 centuries ago.
After a long journey we arrive to Chivay town (3651m) considered as the largest and most important of all Colca Canyon here we have time to enjoy the lunch with a wide variety of typical food then we transfer you to the hotel, free afternoon to walk in town or to go to the hot springs.

Accommodation: Chivay town
Chivay town height: 3650 meters/12,045 feet
Included Meals: Breakfast
Today Meals: Lunch and Dinner (Private Service only)
Vegetarian food: Available

Day 11 | 22

CHIVAY | CONDORS LOOK OUT POINT | MACA | CHIVAY | PUNO

Today we pick you up at 7:00 am then we follow the left bank of the Colca river where the countless fields full of crops, such as corn, amaranth, potatos, quinoa among other vegetation make this landscape unique, after one hour we reach the Condor cross viewpoint to have the chance to observe the largest flying bird in the world, whose scientific name is (Vulture Gryphus) or simply Andean condor also get the best pictures of the impressive mountains as well as the walls and depth of the Colca canyon, look at the remote villages located in its interior part, after spending a good time in this beautiful place it is time to return doing stops in places of great tourist interest, such as viewpoints, colonial church, handicraft markets, among others.
Around mid-day we have a delicious lunch in Chivay then we transfer you to PUNO city arriving at 7:00 pm

Accommodation: Puno city
Condor cross height: 3700 meters/12,210 feet
Included Meals: Breakfast
Today Meals: buffet Lunch (Private Service only)
Vegetarian food: Available
1 hours hike over the condors nesting area (Private Service only)

Day 12 | 22

PUNO | UROS FLOATING ISLANDS | AMANTANI

7:30 am We Pick you up from your hotel in Puno, today we visit the Uros island located in the bay of Puno 12 km away from the port, we sail between 25 to 30 minutes, this is going to be a nice experience learning about traditions and the lifestyle that are still preserved in this unique place, lest take a journey to the past to understand the reality that still remains alive, millenary activities, fundamental for the survival of the local population, dedicating themselves to fishing and hunting birds depending completely on the Totora an aquatic Plant they use to build their islands, houses, rafts and also serves as food and fuel. Here we can meet very friendly people descendants of the Uros who are one of the oldest ethnic groups that inhabited the highlands, they will be very glad to show us how they have built their islands made with large blocks of the Totora roots that makes them float due to the porosity of the blocks aided by the gases that produce their decomposition, people have a very hard job joining the blocks and also placing a layer of Totora, the same that must be replaced every 20 days. Take your time to explore by yourself and also buy some souvenirs to support this ancient community, later on we sail again to  Amantani island (2 ½ hours) we arrive at noon to be warmly welcomed by local families. This time we take a little hike for about 30 min uphill to the local houses where a delicious typical Andean lunch is waiting for us. After lunch we settle in a family home then you have free time to rest later on we meet our tour guide again to go for a nice walk to visit the Inca ceremonial temples Pachamama and Pachatata Located at the top of the island, lets enjoy fantastic views of Titicaca Lake and its unique splendor, besides the most beautiful sunset you have ever experienced.
Finally we return to have dinner at the local house, overnight families organized a welcome party (optional) where we can dance and wear the local dress all accompanied by local musicians.

Accommodation: Amantani Community (family home)
Condor cross height: 3700 meters/12,210 feet
Today Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Vegetarian food: Available

Day 13 | 22

AMANTANI | TAQUILE

Today we start with a typical breakfast and then it is time to say good bye amigos, then we walk dawn to the port to get on our boat to continue towards Taquile Island enjoy this ride on highest navigable lake in the world.
Later on we walk to the top of this island, the summit is a perfect natural lookout point to appreciate the immensity of the Titicaca lake from a different perspective, after that we go to enjoy another delicious lunch.
In the afternoon we will be able to appreciate the great alive culture on the island, Taquileños are known for their fine hand-woven textiles and clothing, which are regarded as among the highest quality handicrafts not only in Peru, but also in the world, knitting is exclusively performed by men, beginning in early boyhood, women spin wool and use vegetables and minerals to dye the wool to be used by the community. Taquile is narrow and long, it was used as a prison during the Spanish Colony In 1970, it became property of the Taquile people who have inhabited the island since then. At the indicated time we go back to the place where the boat is waiting for us to return to Puno city then we go to the hotel arriving at 4:00pm approximately.

Accommodation: Puno city
Included Meals: Breakfast
Today Meals: Lunch
Vegetarian food: Available

Day 14 | 22

SILLUSTANI FUNERAL TOMBS |Pre Inca & lnca cemetery

This amazing archaeological complex is situated on high plateau at 3,900 meters above sea level, about 30 kilometers north of Puno city, its name is Sillustani, one of the largest necropolis in the world. Surrounded by a landscape of stunning beauty that seems to be summed up in the serene waters of the Umayo lagoon.
The archaeological complex stands out for its gigantic "chullpas" (species of stone towers), built by Collas and Incas to bury their dead. They are like chess towers resisting the passage of time. The serene and desolate beauty of the Andes envelops these funeral moles. Its architects, true masters in the art of erecting stone colossi, chose a spectacular landscape for their greatest work a peak in front of the Umayo lagoon. The tombs are strange mausoleums of undecipherable age, although it is presumed that they were built in the 10th century. Tombs of noble Collas, eternal abode of the Sons of the Sun, who when dominating these lands, would add architectural features similar to those of the Temple of the Sun or Coricancha, in Cusco, and the fortress of Ollantaytambo, in the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
2:00 Pm We pick you up from your hotel in Puno  to head the Archaeological complex, once we get there we hike approximately 30 min to reach the place and observe the different funerary towers, (chullpas) that seem to have taken the high-Andean plateau by storm. They are about 90 towers scattered in an area of 150 hectares, many of them exceed 12 meters high and have a larger diameter at the top than at the base we can clearly see a challenge to the laws of gravity and balance a detail that makes them unique in the continent.
If the time permit after we visit this magical place, we can stop along the way to know the traditional houses of the inhabitants of this part of the Andes very beautiful houses built in stone we enter to one of them to meet the local people and interact with them exchanging experiences and learning a little bit about the life in the Andes.
Later on we return to Puno city.

Accommodation: Puno city
Condor cross height: 3700 meters/12,210 feet
Included Meals: Breakfast

Day 15 | 22

TRANSFER from PUNO | CUSCO

Today let’s enjoy beautiful landscapes on the road between Puno and Cusco

We pick you up after breakfast at 6:30 am we go first to the bus station. The journey takes about ten hours, enjoying different places on the way guided tours as well as a very traditional buffet lunch. The bus stop at the Pre-Inca museum in Pukara, la Raya high pass, and the Temple of Raqchi. We arrive to Cusco in the evening around 5:30 pm. Cusco city is the former capital of the Inca Empire, which reigned from the 13th to 16th centuries. Remember: you will be at a higher altitude than usual so take it easy and remember to rehydrate. Cusco was designed by the Incas as a city for walking, later on go for dinner and start your exploration of the narrow stone alleyways on foot. 

Accommodation: Cusco city
Cusco height: 3400 meters/11,220 feet
Included Meals: Breakfast
Today Meals: Lunch (Private Service only)
Vegetarian food: Available

Day 16 | 22

CUSCO CITY TOUR

Welcome to the archaeological capital of South America, home to some of the finest examples of Inca history and architecture.
Today you have a free morning to relax and acclimate to the altitude or to do some personal activities but in the afternoon, we pick you up to go out and discover not only the top landmarks in Cusco, such as the Main Square, and "Koricancha" (the temple of the Sun) a supreme example of Inca stone work we also take a walk into its lively neighborhoods and local markets where you'll discover the true magic of this city. This is the perfect way to get a more authentic feel of this fantastic place and its people. Head to San Francisco Church, a spot that a few people visit. It has impressive colonial architecture, catacombs, and excellent rooftop with excellent views of the city. 

Accommodation: Cusco city
Cusco height: 3400 meters/11,220 feet
Included Meals: Breakfast
Vegetarian food: Available

Day 17 | 10

HIKE RAINBOW MOUNTAIN

The Rainbow Mountain, also known as Vinicunca, is a mountain in the Peruvian Andes famous for its impressive natural coloration, it is part of one of the most spectacular hiking routes offered in the Peruvian Andes.
Today we pick you up at 4:30 a.m. from your hotel and then we go to the south of Cusco, we will pass through different towns and also along the road that leads to Puno, immediately we will take the detour that will take us to CUSIPATA camp, It takes approximately 3 hours to get where we have a delicious breakfast.
After breakfast we go for one more hour until we reach the starting point of the hike which takes 1 hour and a half of ascent, during the first  part we ascend to the slopes of Vinicunca, here there is a check point and access to this mystical place, later the trail will take us through a detour where the panorama will change and we begin to see the mountains with intense colors and small streams of frozen water that will feed and give life to this valley, on the way we will observe the flora and fauna in its natural habitat, finally we reach 5200 masl. The top of the RAINBOW Mountain (Vinicunca).
Our tour guide will give us an explanation about the orography, the ecosystem and the reason for the colors of the mountain and here It will be the point where we have enough time to take beautiful photos and enjoy the landscape as well as we will enjoy an snack, admiring the view and the magic that encloses the mountains and the snowy peaks, after such an exquisite experience we return towards CUSIPATA town to enjoy the traditional lunch, later on we will be returning to the Cusco city arriving around 5:00 pm 

Accommodation: Cusco city
Today Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Vegetarian food: Available

Day 18 | 10 

SACRED VALLEY TOUR

Today we pick-up at 7:00 a.m. from your hotel in Cusco to go to Chinchero situated on the western side of the Sacred Valley it is a picturesque village with beautiful Inca terraces and the remains of Tupac Inca Yupanqui royal hacienda, this little town also has a colonial temple built on Inca foundations, in this community we will learn and observe the whole process of the wool from the washing and spinning up to become a beautiful textiles.
(We will be witness to a live demonstration of handmade souvenirs and the use of simple instruments and natural dyes).
The next place to visit is called Moray, an Incan agricultural experimental laboratory consisting of several terraces with circular depressions and an interesting irrigation system.
After learning how Quechua people cleverly designed a drainage system at the bottom of the terraces in order to avoid flooding, we drive down to Maras Salt Mines. This amazing site show us the pans fed by saline spring water that was built on steep terraces along one side of a narrow valley. Here we discover the ancient salt extraction technique that is still practice. Salt has been collected from Maras since Pre-Incan times and it is thought that a collective of salt ‘miners’ has maintained the terraces and channels for hundreds of years. The next place to go is Urubamba to enjoy a delicious traditional buffet lunch.
To finish our excursion we continue to Ollantaytambo a quaint town of Inca foundation with remarkable water channels, stone streets, colorfully dressed native people and the great Sun temple on the hilltop.

Accommodation: Ollantaytambo town
Cusco height: 3400 meters/11,220 feet
Today Included Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Vegetarian food: Available

Day 19 | 22

SHORT INCA TRAIL TO MACHU PICCHU
Ollantaytambo | km 104 | aguas calientes town

Early in the morning, we will take the train from Ollantaytambo to Km 104 where the short Inca Trail starts. We see how the valley turns into a canyon and the scenery begins to alter as the cloud forests appear on our approach to Machu Picchu. We will disembark the train at Km 104 and start the hike along a challenging uphill path.
Take time to prepare yourselves then we start the trek to get the first archeological site named Chachabamba. This beautiful site is very well preserved thanks to its location in the valley and was likely used for religious purposes and as a gatekeeping point for this entrance to Machu Picchu.
Afterwards the trail goes up hill for about 3 hours to Wiñay Wayna ruins (2732 m / 8964 ft.), an ancient rest area for travelers on the Inca trail. Here, it is the best place to stop, rest and enjoy a delicious boxed lunch, with superb views of the massive green mountains and native orchids.
Later on, the trail becomes gentler and continues through the semi-tropical cloud forest to Intipunku (Sun Gate) an amazing place where you'll enjoy the first panoramic views of Machu Picchu.
Then we descend half an hour to the citadel for a short break and an opportunity to make some photos, (We won't be exploring the ruins today, as it will be getting dark). After passing through the Sun Gate, we'll cross the site to take the bus down to Aguas Calientes town, where you'll check in to your hotel to rest and relax to be ready for our full-day visit to Machu Picchu tomorrow.

If you do not feel ready for the hike the other option is to go by train From Ollantaytambo, to Aguas Calientes town, have a more relax day, walking in this beautiful town visiting some spots, buying souvenirs, the town has many fine places to eat, and you may like to try one of them to recharge your energy levels for tomorrow's adventure.
Be sure to get your sleep tonight, tomorrow you will be exploring what most people deem to be the highlight of a trip to South America, Machu Picchu.

Accommodation: Aguas Calientes town
Included Meals: Breakfast, Boxed lunch
Vegetarian food: Available
Hiking Distance: 10.79 km / 6.67 ml (to Inti Punku)
Approximate Walking Time: 7 hours
Maximum Altitude: 2732 m / 8964 ft. (Wiñay Wayna ruins)
Minimum Altitude: 2088 m / 6850 ft. (Aguas calientes town)

Day 20 | 22

AGUAS CALIENTES | ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE MACHU PICCHU | CUSCO

After breakfast it is time to get an early start this morning to beat the crowds, guaranteeing the best possible views of the ancient ruins. From Aguas Calientes, it is an easy 25-minute bus ride up to the entrance of Machu Picchu Citadel.
This 15th-century Inca citadel, located at 7,970 ft. (2,430 m), is a masterpiece of engineering that served as a sanctuary and retreat for the Incan Emperor Pachacutec and his royal court. Machu Picchu, which means "Old Mountain," is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the new Seven Wonders of the World. Yet this incredible complex was abandoned just one century after its construction and remained largely hidden to the outside world until the early 20th century. 
Your guide will lead you around the site and explain the different buildings of the complex. Approximately one-third of the site has been rebuilt to its original structure, giving visitors a sense of the grandeur and artistry of the original citadel. After the tour, you will have time to explore the citadel independently.  
You will next take the bus back to Aguas Calientes. Have something to eat before you Board the train to Ollantaytambo and then we transfer you back to your hotel in Cusco. 

Accommodation: Cusco city
Included Meals: Breakfast

Day 21 | 22

FLY FROM CUSCO | LIMA

Today we transfer you to Cusco Airport to board the morning flight to Lima (according to the flight schedule).
After your arrival at Lima airport, you will be accommodated at the selected hotel in Miraflores district, spend the day relaxing in the hotel in Lima.

Accommodation: Lima city
Included Meals: Breakfast
Domestic fly: Cusco - Lima

Day 22 | 22

FLY BACK HOME

Our Peru Ultimate Expedition staff will transfer our passengers to the International Airport according to your flight schedule.

INCLUSIONS | EXCLUSIONS | RATES

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

GROUP SERVICE INCLUDES

- 21 night’s STANDARD accommodation (Upgrading to SUPERIOR or DELUXE accommodation) options are also available upon request.

- Airport arrival and departure transfer on day 1 and day 22 

- Bilingual tour guide, English |Spanish
- All the excursions, are organize on shared group (private touring available for a supplement)

- Entrance fees to all sites are included

- Breakfast is included every single day
- Lunch as it is specified in the tour itinerary (Days 6 - 7 - 8)

- Expedition or Voyager Train from Ollantaytambo to km 104
- Expedition or Voyager Train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes
- Expedition or Voyager Train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo 

- All shared Bus transportation from and between Lima / paracas / Ica / Huacachina / AREQUIPA / PUNO / CUSCO

- All relevant transfers

- Economy class flights Cusco / Lima

- 24 hours assistance

PRIVATE GROUP INCLUDES

- 21 night’s SUPERIOR or DELUXE accommodation
Note: we spend 1 night in a family home at Amantani Community
- Airport arrival and departure transfer on day 1 and day 22 

- Bilingual tour guide, English |Spanish
- to Ballestas Island, uros, amantani, taquile, on a shared basis
- Entrance fees to all sites are included

- Breakfast is included every single day
- Lunch and dinner as it is specified in the tour itinerary (Days 6 - 7 - 8)

- VISTADOME Train from Ollantaytambo to km 104
- VISTADOME Train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes
- VISTADOME Train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo 

- Private transportation from and between Lima / Paracas / Ica / Huacachina / AREQUIPA / PUNO / CUSCO

- All relevant transfers

- Economy class flights Cusco / Lima

- 24 hours assistance

WHAT'S EXCLUDED?

X International flights
X International Airport Tax
X Dinner is not included
X Additional activities
X Non specified meals
X Travel Insurance
   (including medical evacuation)
X Gratuities for the tour guides and driver
X All personal items such as Insect repellent, sunblock cream, toiletries, photo suppliers, personal clothes and laundry