Get ready and take your bags to start your adventure. We will take a bus to the famous fisherman’s town of Paracas 3hr30min away from Lima on the way to the south. Paracas and the Reserve of Paracas are famous for its marine wildlife (migratory birds, sea lions, penguins, flamingos, and more). Paracas is also known as “The Poor man’s Galápagos” (a small version of the famous Galapagos of Ecuador. In the National Reserve of Paracas, it’s possible to find on the most stunning beaches of South America the famous “Red Beach or la Mina beach”.

Private transfer: Hotel – Bus terminal (30 min)
Private transport to the bus terminal. A comfortable shuttle will be taking us from the hotel to the bus terminal. Relax and enjoy the views of the city of Lima.

Local Bus: Lima – Pisco (3hr 30min)
Jump on board and relax, while you enjoy the incredible landscape leaving Lima of coast and desert

Accommodation
Hotel Residential Frayles *** (3)

Activities included:
Paracas National Reserve Tour (2 hours). Spend an adrenaline-packed afternoon driving through the famous Paracas National Reserve and visit the famous Red Beach and other attractions this place has to offer.

Optional activities:
It is a good chance to get to know each other in your group. You decide which day is better according with everybody’s decisions.

• Ceviche & Pisco lessons.
• Pool party

Meals included
Breakfast

If you have imagined that what you experienced the day before was great… wait till you start day 3!

You will start the day traveling 30 minutes by boat to one of the most beautiful natural places of the Peruvian coast, the famous Ballestas Islands full of great animal life where you can see a few meters away sea lions resting on the shores of these rocky islands. Friendly Humboldt penguins, thousands of guano birds will be waiting for you! The boat will also make a stop at the famous and mysterious “Candelabro” geoglyph on a hill of the reserve.

Our next stop will be taking us to Ica. It’s the region where the most amount of pisco and sweet wine in Peru is produced. We will take private transport to the city of Ica (1hr30min) where we will stop at a local vineyard to learn the history of Pisco and get some taste of it.

After a few pisco samplings we will continue our journey to the oasis town of Huacachina. An oasis is hidden in the impressive dunes of the desert of Ica. In Huacachina you will experience the thrill of the dune buggies and sandboarding (like snowboarding). Strap the board to your feet or lie belly flat on the board and let yourself slide down some amazing dunes!

Private transfer: Paracas – Ica (1hr 30min)
Relax and enjoy the landscape between Paracas and Ica.

Accommodation
Carolas del sur Hostel

Meals included
Breakfast

Activities included
• Pisco Tour – 1hr
• Dune Buggy & Sandboarding tour – 2hrs

Optional activities
Huacachina is a place to enjoy this activities and maybe good chance to get to know each other in your group i. You decide which day is better according with everybody’s decisions.

• Ceviche & Pisco lessons.
• Pool party
• BBQ night

Wake up in the oasis town of Huacachina and kick start your day with a great breakfast, fresh natural juices and more! Pack your bags and jump to the bus for a short trip south to the city of Nazca located in one of the aridest deserts in the world. The desert of Nazca is home to one of the greatest archaeological mysteries in the world. The famous and mysterious Nazca lines or geoglyphs of different shapes and forms. Some of the most famous lines: the monkey, hummingbird, spider, condor, dog, and even an astronaut whose origin until the day is a mystery for humanity and you will witness such wonder with a flight upon your arrival. This day, we will share a Pachamanca lunch, traditional Andean food.

After the flight we will dine together and board an overnight bus towards the “white city” of Arequipa!

Private transfer: Ica – Nazca (2hr 30min)
Take a seat relax and enjoy the ride.

Overnight bus: Nazca – Arequipa (10hrs)
Take a seat, relax, and enjoy the overnight bus.

Accommodation
Day use in Nazca Travel One hostel

Meals included
Breakfast and Pachamanca lunch

Activities included
Nazca Lines flight 30 min – fly over the famous and mysterious Nazca lines which vary from 50 to 300 meters in length! Some of the lines you will see the monkey, hummingbird, spider, hands, and the dog!

Enjoy your free time in Arequipa one of the most beautiful cities in South America. The beautiful city of Arequipa lies at the foot of the majestic Misti volcano that reaches a height of 5822 meters above sea level (19,101 ft.). One of the most famous and still active volcanoes in South America. It is also known as the “white city” as part of its main structures and monuments are made of volcanic stones called “sillar” . The colonial city of Arequipa is the perfect place for foodies, as the city offers more than 140 typical dishes. A great opportunity to taste a mouth-watering Peruvian dished at the local ‘Picanterías’ (typical restaurants of Arequipa which offer authentic dishes).

During your free time visit the various monuments and architectural sites that Arequipa has, such as the Santa Catalina Monastery, the Cathedral Basilica, the Yanahuara district and viewing point, and the incredible museum of Santuarios Andino, where they have exposed ‘Juanita’ one of the oldest mummies in the Americas.

Free time
Enjoy the lovely city and its food.

Activities included
There are no activities included on this day.

Optional activity
Orientation walk.

Accommodation
Arequipa Inn Hotel ** (2) or similar

Meals included
There are no meals included on this day

Today you will go to Chivay, an old town near the Colca Canyon. We will take a private transport and cross fields of pure nature that the valley has to offer, we will hit peaks above 4500 m.a.s.l. At this altitude, we can find the famous camelids of the Andes. The adorable llamas and alpacas will make you want to take them home with you. Guanacos and Vicuñas are other types of camelids but these two are protected by the government as they are in danger of extinction. The vicuña’s wool is one of the most expensive in the world and lives wild. Along our journey, we will stop to observe these and to see active volcanoes that surround the city of Arequipa. In the afternoon we will have the option to head to the famous hot springs nearby where we can relax.

Private transfer: Arequipa – Chivay (5hrs)
Take a seat, relax, and enjoy the ride.

Accommodation
Casa de Lucia Hotel ** (2) or similar

Optional activities
A good day to relax and know mora about Peruvians traditions.

• Hot springs
• Folkloric dinner show

Meals included
Breakfast

Feeling relaxed? In the morning we will get ready to start our tour on the way to the famous Colca Canyon, one of the deepest in the world! We will stop at the Cruz del Cóndor or Condors cross viewing point where we will observe the majestic Condor fly over us! One of the biggest flying birds in the world! After this incredible experience we will head back towards Arequipa.

Private transfer: Chivay – Arequipa (4hrs)
Take a seat, relax and enjoy the ride

Accommodation
Arequipa Inn Hotel ** (2) or similar

Meals included
Breakfast

Optional activity
Salsa lessons. It’s time to learn salsa dancing or maybe improve your dance.

Get to experience a unique adventure, rafting down the Chili River located just 20 minutes away from Arequipa’s main square. This is the perfect adrenaline packed adventure for nature-lovers… are you looking for excitement in the great outdoors? A must does in Arequipa! Fun and adrenaline are assured.

Accommodation
Arequipa Inn Hotel ** (2) or similar

Activities included
White water rafting (this activity includes pick up from the hotel, drop off to the hotel, snacks, water, gear for the water rafting)

Meals included
Breakfast

Optional activity
Salsa lessons. It’s time to learn salsa dancing or maybe improve your dance.

Are you ready for another destination in this beautiful country, that has already impressed so far? We will travel through the alto altiplano region to travel to Puno towards the famous Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world with just over 3800 m.a.s.l. Where the legend says that the two first Inca Manco Capac and his wife Mama Ocllo were sent by the Sun God to look for fertile lands and found the Empire. Puno is also known for being the capital of folkloric music in Peru.

We dare you to jump and swim through the waters of Titicaca! Its cold…

Private transfers: Hostel – Bus terminal (45min)
Private transport from Hostel to terminal

Local bus: Arequipa – Puno (6hr 30min)
Take a seat, relax and enjoy the ride

Accommodation
Hostal Santa Elena ** (2) or similar

Optional activity
Orientation walk.

Meals included
Breakfast

We will leave in the morning guided by a local bilingual guide in a boat towards the Titicaca lake floating islands the Uros. After spending some time in the Uros community and families we will continue our boat tour towards the spectacular island of Taquile, famous for its artisanal handmade fabrics, traditional customs, and delicious trout for lunch! For lunch, we will be joining a family with spectacular views of the lake. On top of the island, you will have the feeling of being in the middle of the ocean.

We will then go back to the boat and ride back to Puno and head towards a small community for our overnight stay. It is important for you to know that the location of the overnight stay may vary according to the availability of the community. Staying with locals in the lake will give you a first-hand experience with the community and learn more about the place, how the community lives, traditions, and learn a few Quechua, Aymara, and Spanish phrases! You will end your day sleeping at above 3800 m.a.s.l. in a lake! With a typical dinner accompanied by typical dances!

Accommodation
Amantani Island homestay (local family)

Meals included
Breakfast & dinner (Basic local food)

Activities included
Titicaca Homestay Experience (this tour included hotel pick up / drop off experience guide)

In the morning you will have breakfast with the family, you will help prepare the homemade breads for the very delicious places. We will help with the daily tasks of the family and to finish our day before leaving for Puno we will enjoy for the last time a lunch prepared by them with a lot of love for us and it will be time to say goodbye to our host families. We will go to our boat on our way to Puno, joyful after having lived a beautiful experience.

Accommodation
Hostal Santa Helena ** (2) or similar

Meals included
Breakfast & Lunch (Basic local food)

Optional activity
Your Peru ambassador will take to a local restaurant where you will enjoy a local dance show. Puno the capital of folklore in Peru.

Let’s get ready to leave for the Imperial city of the Incas. We will travel to Cuzco with a local and safe bus through the jaw-dropping altiplano full of life with incredible landscapes. Cuzco’s former capital of the Inca Empire is full of surprise and historical monuments. Witness the majestic Inca stonework with colonial-style architecture. Cusco a magical city, it’s time to relax and explore.

Local bus: Puno – Cuzco (7hr 30min)
Take a seat, relax and enjoy the ride

Accommodation
Kokopeli Hostel or similar

Optional activity
A good day to relax and know mora about Peruvians traditions.

• Orientation walk.
• Fruit tasting
• Salsa lessons. It’s time to learn salsa dancing or maybe improve your dance.

Meals included
Breakfast

It’s time to relax and explore Cuzco. Take this day to explore on your own or your travel companions the wonderful city of Cuzco. Your leader will recommend places to visit that you should not miss during your stay in Cuzco. You can choose to take a walk through the bohemian neighborhood of San Blas, witness the Inca architecture visiting the Sacsayhuaman fortress, the Temple of Qoricancha (Temple of Santo Domingo) called today, the Cathedral Basilica of Cuzco, admire the city from the famous Cristo Blanco (like the Rio de Janeiro Christ…but a small version of it) and enjoy a view of the city from an aerial view.

Go shopping to the market of San Pedro a few blocks from the central square of Cuzco and try juices with fresh fruits. At San Pedro, you will also find artisanal souvenir stands and general small gifts you may want to take back with you. Have a fun day exploring Cuzco!

Free Time
Relax and explore Cuzco.

Activities included
There are no activities included on this day.

Optional activities recommended
• Rainbow Mountain
• Cooking Class
• Quad bikes
• Mountain bikes
• Rafting
• Humantay Lake

Accommodation
Kokopeli Hostel or similar

Meals included
Breakfast

A few days before starting our trek to one of the ‘seven’ world wonders – Machu Picchu- we will visit the charming town of Ollantaytambo, located in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Ollantaytambo is a place of historical importance, it was one of the last Inca resistance towns against the Spanish invasion. Over the city rest ruins of a thousand-year-old temple built of gigantic stones, perfectly carved that amazes every traveler visiting Ollantaytambo. Get ready for the evening activities as together with your leader you will be preparing Peruvian dishes for everyone (this is an optional activity).

Private transfer: Cuzco – Ollantaytambo (1hr 30min)
Enjoy the beautiful landscape traveling by minibus, private transportation from Cuzco to Ollantaytambo-Sacred Valley.

Accommodation
Hostal Las Orquideas ** (2) or similar

Meals included
Breakfast

Optional activity

• Orientation walk.
• Cook together with your Inca ambassador a local dinner and learn more about Peruvian traditions.

You waited this day for so long and finally it’s here! This trek will be like no other. It’s more than just a trek full of stunning scenery, The Inca Jungle is not just a tour, it´s an experience. This is the most amazing and exciting trip to Machu Picchu with biking and trekking we can discover lots of adventures among the mountains, valleys, and rivers. Crossing small villages, coca plantations, coffee, and a lot of kinds of fruits. You are the Indiana Jones or Lara Croft of your expedition…action! We will get ready early to start our adventure. We will meet with our guide for the trek and leave together.

The Inca Jungle waits for you with its majestic and impressive landscapes, streams and more!

Between 7.00am – 8.00am our private transport and staff will pick you up from our hotel. At 8:00 am the bus heads towards Abra Malaga (4350 m.a.s.l.) which is the point of departure with the bikes, we will descend for 3 hrs. passing through small villages, orchards, rivers, and streams, reaching the town Huamanmarca (1250 m.a.s.l.) around 12.00 pm. approx. While descending it´s possible to see the vast changes in flora and fauna and the effect of oxygen level and altitude.

In Huamanmarca lunch will be served, a buffet restaurant who mainly uses local ingredients and prepares unique dishes. After a short break, we´ll head towards Santa Maria where you will decide if you want to be part of the rafting group or not: The ones who decided to continue with the rafting will be picked and brought the rafting camp, where they will receive a briefing and instructions. Safety is a priority, so you will be handed out all the protective gear necessary, during the rafting a safety catamaran and cataraft will always accompany us. The rafting guides are well trained and have tons of experience on the river. Depending on the season the river will be between class III and III+, in case the river will be class IV or higher for security reasons we will cancel the rafting. And for the ones who prefer not doing the rafting tour will go with an assistant guide on our private bus for 20 min. to the next town of Santa Rosa, from this point, we will walk 45 mins. approx. until reaching the Ecolodge called “La Choza”, there they will have the chance to pick coca leaves coffee beans, and maybe some other fruits or vegetables.

At the end of the rafting adventure, the bus will be waiting the group to take them to the town of Santa Rosa where they as well will start the hike towards our jungle lodge La Choza. La Choza is a unique chance to enjoy the pure jungle in its best way, the guest family who receives you there still does things in according to tradition, in a way you can say it´s traveling back in time for 200 years. Don´t worry though, there are rooms with bunk beds and normal mattresses for you to rest your night on, accompanied by an orchestra of jungle sounds.

Once arrived, it’s time to start you adventures with lots of activities along the beautiful landscape! This day is not challenging at all. It will help you to get used to the terrain and use this day as a small warm-up for the next few days. Enjoy pure nature with its mountains, rivers, and fields!

Private transfer: Ollantaytambo- Abra Malaga (45min)
Enjoy the beautiful landscape traveling by minibus.

Meals included
Breakfast, lunch and dinner

At around 7.00am it´s going to be time to wake up, after which we´ll have the chance to enjoy a nice typical breakfast and nice cup of homegrown and made coffee in the middle of nature. At around 8.00 am we´ll start walking along the banks of the river and start climbing for 30 min. toward an original Inca path. In this area, a lot of Inca trails can be found, but the one we will walk is the only one who still maintains in good a condition. On our way, we will see wild fruits, like pineapple, pacay, avocado, and many more. The area is surrounded by many types of birds and orchids; this ecosystem belongs to the high forest and is one of the richest in terms of biodiversity of the Inca jungle. Once on top, we will see the whole valley of the lower Urubamba. The group will walk down the mountain for approx. 2hr30min. until arriving at the village of Qellomayo, to have lunch and regain some of your energy. After the meal, you will have free time to relax in a hammock and give your legs some rest.

After a break we continue walking for 3hrs. crossing farms, waterfalls, and rivers (one river you will have to cross with a cable car). At around 4.00 pm the group arrives at Cocalmayo or better known as the hot water springs of Santa Teresa. Cocalmayo offers several relaxing crystal clear hot springs, each with its own temperature. The sound of the river and the stars at night time make it perfect scenery. After the hot springs, the group will continue to walk for about 40min. (or take a bus of you´d prefer) until reaching the town of Santa Teresa where you will check in to a nice comfortable hotel. After dinner, you all are invited to visit one of the bars to hang out with the other members of the group.

Meals included
Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Around 7. 00 Am., after a typical breakfast we will get ready to continue exploring the roads that were followed by the first expeditionary that discovered Machu Picchu and other important archaeological complex.

The next journey will start in Santa Teresa. Here people will decide if they continue with the zip line (and later this group will be taken by bus to the area known as the hydroelectric), or continue with a trek of 3hrs. approx. through the valley until reaching the hydroelectric while another group is doing the zip line. Here in the hydroelectric is the place where the entire group will get together again. Here we will enjoy a great lunch. And after a break, we will continue walking along this great Inca Jungle tour for 3hrs. enjoying beautiful waterfalls, going through coca and coffee farms along the railway until arriving at the town of Aguas Calientes around 4.00 pm. Here the group will spend the night in a hostel. At night we all will get together in a local restaurant to enjoy a great dinner and have a briefing about our next excursion to Machu Picchu and the group will receive some snacks.

Meals included
Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Finally, on last day of our Inca jungle tour we get up around 4:00am. After which we´ll get ready to head to Machu Picchu, our trek will follow an ascending path through the high forest, after registering in the control entrance around 6:00 AM. we will have a private guide leading us within the Inca citadel for about 2 hours AFTER You will have until 12.30 pm time to explore Machu Picchu on your own in the afternoon, we meet in the town of Aguas Calientes for lunch at 1.00 pm and then go to the train station from where we take the train back to the city of Cuzco, where we arrive in the evening.

Local bus: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu (20min )
Take a seat, relax, and enjoy the ride

Local bus: Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes (20min)
Take a seat, relax, and enjoy the ride

Train: Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo 2hr (118km)
Take a seat, relax,and enjoy de view

Private transfer: Ollantaytambo – Cuzco (2hr – 2hr 30min)
Enjoy the beautiful landscape traveling by minibus

Accommodation
Kokopeli Hostel or similar

Meals included
Breakfast

It’s time to explore one of the hidden gems in Cusco. Take this day to hike and explore with your travel group the fantastic “Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain” which offers a relaxed hike with and amazing views surrounded by stone forest, this is an alternative excursion to the popular “Rainbow Mountain Vinicunca” in Cusco. This beautiful hidden gem is located at 4900 m.a.s.l juts 3 hrs. far from the city of Cusco.

Activities included
Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain hike. From 8 am – 4 pm

Accommodation
Kokopeli Hostel or similar

Meals included
Breakfast

Activity included: BIG NIGHT OUT!
Let us celebrate together with an incredible trek and Machupicchu together. open bar 1hrs and let’s explore one more time together what Cuzco has to offer by night…bars, clubs with special drinks with your new travel companions. We will show you how the locals party! The night is ours.

Get ready for another adventure heading to the Amazon jungle home to a diverse wild life. We are headed to Puerto Maldonado with a domestic flight to the southeast of Peru 55 kilometers (34 miles) west of the border with Bolivia, in the famous Tambopata River and Madre de Dios.

Upon our arrival after about an hour and we will go to the office of our operator where we will make a brief stop to store large luggage and pack what is necessary for our stay in the heart of the Amazon rainforest.

Then, we will go to Puerto Capitanía, aboard a motorized boat, and sail down the Madre de Dios River. During the trip, we will immerse ourselves in a fascinating natural environment; if we are lucky, we will witness Capybara (the largest living rodent), alligators, turtles, herons, cormorants, and other species of animals in their natural environment.

Upon arrival at Eco Amazonia Lodge we will be received with an exquisite welcome drink. We will settle in our bungalows and have lunch together. Stomach full, our specialized guide will guide you through a trail to Cayman Cocha, a small lake with an abundant presence of Black Cayman specimens and Caiman.

Private transfer (20mins)
Private shuttle from Cusco accommodation to the airport. From Puerto Maldonado airport we will be transferred to the tour operator office with private transport, where you will leave your luggage safely stored and continue towards our boat!

Plane: Cusco – Puerto Maldonado (1hr)
Jump aboard, take a seat, and enjoy the view

Accommodation
Eco Amazonia Lodge

Motorized Boat: Puerto Maldonado – Caimán Cocha (3hr)
Get on board and enjoy the wonderful views of the Amazonian river!

Meals included
Breakfast, lunch and dinner

The morning begins at the sound of birds chipping at you. A warm breakfast will provide you plenty of energy for a morning full of new adventures. After breakfast, we´ll start to hike towards the depths of the forest, on trails especially prepared, with bridges to cross gorges and rivers. During the journey, we will observe the flooded forest and a variety of flora and fauna. We will continue our trek to finally arrive at the majestic Lake Apu Victor with its crystal-clear waters, surrounded by swamps and giant trees. Afterward, we´ll go up to the Observation Deck, from which we´ll enjoy a panoramic view of the lake, observing Parrots, Macaws, Toucans, Camungos, Shanshos, Herons, and other animals, such as Caimans, Turtles, and more! If we are lucky, we´ll have a chance to observe the Giant Otter, one of the rainforest’s most spectacular animals. After several hours, we will head back to the Lodge to enjoy lunch together. In the afternoon, accompanied by our specialized guide, we will visit Monkey Island, a unique place in the heart of Madre de Dios River, five minutes away from the Lodge.

During the hike we will observe extraordinary landscapes, with stunning Amazonian flora. This impressive nature shelters a variety of monkey species (Maquisapas, Capuchins, Small Lion Monkeys, Frailes, and Cotos) other animal species like the Coati and Sloths, and a great variety of birds call this place home.

Finally, we´ll complete our visit of the island enjoying an Amazonian sunset! Back to the lodge we conclude the day with a lovely dinner.

Accommodation
Eco Amazonian Lodge

Meals included
Breakfast, lunch and dinner

After a restful night’s sleep, the morning begins with a warm breakfast accompanied by the Amazons natural sounds from animals who inhabit this area. After a peaceful experience, we will head back to the airport with a motorized canoe and private van. Before heading to the airport, you will pick up your luggage stored at the tour operator’s office.

Private transfers: 20min
Private shuttle from the tour operator’s office to the airport.

Motorized canoe: Tambopata – Puerto Maldonado 2hrs
Get on board and enjoy the wonderful views of the Amazonian river!

Plane: Puerto Maldonado – Lima 1h30m – 2hrs
Jump aboard, take a seat, and enjoy the view

Meals included
Breakfast

Meals included Private transfer: 40mins approx..
Transfer from Lima airport to your accommodation in Lima. Drop off. It may take longer, but we ask you to be patient, traffic in Lima is chaotic.

TIME TO SAY “HASTA LUEGO!” Muchas gracias por tu visita a Peru and for being a part of the Inca Ambassadors!