Welcome to Peru! Upon arrival in Lima, you will be transferred to your hotel. You will receive a reusable aluminum water bottle to help limit your use of plastic bottles during your trip.

Explore Lima from a different perspective – by public transportation! Your guide will meet you the ‘metropolitano’ station near your hotel. The modern bus system links different districts in Lima. Get off at the Colmena Station to head to Plaza San Martin featuring the legendary Hotel Bolivar, the Club Nacional, and the Colon Theater. We then wander along Jr. de la Union featuring ‘Casa Courret’ Lima’s oldest photography studio in an eclectic Art Nouveau style, but also Casa Welch once considered as the Limenian Harrods of the 20th century. We will also see one of the country’s finest Baroque buildings, San Pedro Church, built by the Jesuits in 1638. Feel like you are back in time at the bar of Hotel Maury, once one of the most exclusive properties in the last century, a 3* hotel, but still a must-see in the historic center. It is supposed that the legendary Pisco Sour cocktail was invented here. All this walking is rewarded with a can’t-miss local snack. Enjoy a mouthwatering traditional chicharron sandwich at El Chinito before hopping back on the metropolitano to get back to your hotel.

Say the word “Pan con chicharron” and those who know what it is will get hungry! ‘El Chinito’ (the Chinese) sandwich shop in Lima is THE place to go for an authentic “Pan con chicharron” - a mouthwatering Peruvian sandwich made with slow-braised pork and sweet potato topped with red onion relish. El Chinito opened in 1960 and has spent the last 60 years perfecting its recipe. Today the third generation still stays true to their founder Felix’s creations.

Afternoon at leisure.

This morning you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Arequipa.

Upon arrival in Arequipa, you will be transferred to your hotel.

Enjoy a half-day walking city tour of Arequipa. Because some of the old buildings are made of white volcanic material (sillar) Arequipa is also known as the ‘white city’. You will visit the extraordinary Santa Catalina Convent. This cloister, built in the 16th century, is a huge construction that once served as a town within itself housing 450 nuns. Traditionally, the oldest daughters of Arequipa’s aristocratic families entered the convent in their early teens and spent their lives there, cloistered away. The convent complex has been beautifully refurbished, bringing the past vividly alive once more.

 If craft beer and supporting local businesses make you happy – then this afternoon experience can’t be missed! By taking part in this activity, you will have the opportunity to sample four delicious types of craft beer, produced by the small local brewery NowhereAQP. NowehereAQP is an innovative micro-brewery run by Lizzie and Devon - a Peruvian/Canadian couple. They offer an open and comfortable space to enjoy their unique varieties of craft beer and their delicious comfort food. Their sun-soaked patio is the perfect place to be for a lazy afternoon. Make sure to order some of their famous thick-cut fries and give the brewery dog, Pisco, some loving pats. NowehereAQP produces its delicious beers and ales in an environmentally conscious way. They use recyclable bottles and hops that are grown in the area, supporting local farmers. Enjoy the unique flavors while learning all about their production process. Some beers include quinoa, purple corn, as well as local fruits – a definite must-try for all beer lovers! (transfers included)

In the early morning, you will leave Arequipa and head towards Colca Valley. On your way, you will pass Pampa de Arrieros, Pampa Cañahuas (where we find the Vicuna National Reserve of Aguada Blanca), Vizcachani, and Tojra, a good place for spotting Andean birds. The majestic volcanoes Mismi (5,597 m/18,360 ft), Misti (5,825 m/19,110 ft), Chachani (6,075 m/19,930 ft), and the glaciers Ampato (6,288 m/20,630 ft), Sabancaya (5,976 m/19,606 ft) and Hualca Hualca (6,288 m/20,630 ft) provide picturesque panoramic views as you enter the Colca Valley.

After four hours on the road, you will arrive in Chivay, the most important town in the Colca Valley, where you will make a short stop to explore the local market. Afterward, you will continue the journey to your hotel.

Early morning drive to the observation point ‘Mirador Cruz del Condor’, located between Maca and Cabanaconde, one of the deepest parts of the canyon. Here, you find the perfect spot to look down 1,200 m (3,937 ft) into the canyon. It’s here that the legendary condor, the bird with the largest wingspan in the world, can be seen rising and circling on the morning thermals, silhouetted against the magnificent backdrop of the mountain scenery. Afterward, you will make some stops in some of the picturesque towns en route to visit their colonial churches.

You then say goodbye to Colca in order to continue your trip across Altiplano landscapes to Puno. The average altitude en route reaches the 4,500 m (14,700 ft). After a 6-hour ride you reach the city on the shores of Lake Titicaca: Puno (transfer is without a guide, only with Spanish speaking driver. A guide is available for a supplement)

Early in the morning (approx. at 05:30 am), you will start the day with an exciting experience, kayaking at sunrise on the majestic lake Titicaca. You will head first to the lakeside community of Ojerani and will get there the necessary equipment and instructions on how to handle the kayak properly. Then you start kayaking towards one of the native Uros communities, the floating islands of Chimu (approx. 45-60 minutes). The Uros people live totally interwoven with the 'totora' reed which grows abundantly in the shallows of the lake. You have the opportunity to get to know the locals better and learn about their way of life. Afterwards, you continue your excursion with a visit to the unspoiled community of Luquina.

You continue your excursion with a visit to one of the forty floating Uros islands. A simple but fresh Andean lunch is served then in Luquina community’s restaurant on the shores of Lake Titicaca.

Today you will make your way to Cusco by train, a low-carbon emission alternative.

In the morning you will be transferred to the train station.

This spectacular rail journey begins in Puno and travels north to the historic city of Cusco. This train journey cuts across the formidable Peruvian Altiplano. The journey is dominated by the magnificent Andean mountains rolling Andean Plains, where vicuñas and alpacas can be seen. The observation car with bar will provide the perfect opportunity to view the beautiful scenery. A gourmet lunch will be served on board of one of the four dining cars. Traditional dances and music will be presented during the journey to make the special experience complete.

Upon arrival in Cusco, you will be transferred to your hotel in the Sacred Valley.

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This morning you will journey off-the-beaten-path and alongside graceful llamas in your half-day llama-trek. The ever-growing use of horses and mules in the highlands of Cusco is what triggered the foundation of the Llama Pack Project. Their mission is to preserve the ancient tradition of using carrier llamas, that, unlike horses and mules, do not cause soil erosion. Pure-bred llamas have almost disappeared in the Urubamba Mountain Range. Instead, families own small llamas mixed with alpacas that have poor fiber quality and are not able to carry a lot. The project works closely with local llama farmers and strives to gain visibility by high-Andean communities not visited by conventional tourism. They aim to empower these communities by providing networking opportunities and skill-building workshops. Despite the pandemic, they managed to launch a new product, a bio llama fertilizer.

The initiative also offers travelers from all over the world the chance to go trekking with llamas in their original habitat while learning about the challenges faced by llama herding families. This inspiring project, therefore, gives locals access to an alternative source of income, all while striving to keep our fluffy llama friends happy and healthy.

Upon reaching the base camp your guide and driver will be waiting to transfer you to a local restaurant for lunch.

After lunch head to the community of Misminay where you will participate in a salsa workshop. Peruvian dishes are not complete without herbs and usually, spicy salsa is served with every meal. Today you will learn how to prepare Uchucuta salsa. To do so you need to roll up your sleeves, as the first step is to crush chili and herbs with a huge stone. The women of the community will show you how to mix up all the ingredients to get the delicious but spicy salsa that is an absolute must-try.

Glamping in the magical community of Misminay just minutes-drive from Moray terraces and the salt pans of Maras offers a blend of remote adventuring and comfortable, conscious travel. Your hosts, María and Mario Mayhua, a traditional Andean family who are keen to share their way of living with you will welcome you to their community with a cheerful and friendly smile. They will show you the surroundings of this wonderful place and surprise you with a delicious, traditional dinner. Your day comes to a close with an evening spent stargazing by the campfire before retiring to your tent for the night. Each tent is equipped with all of the comforts of a hotel, a real mattress, down duvets, carpets, an electric heater, and local Andean decorations.

Wake up early and experience a surreal sunrise from the comfort of your tent, watch as it rises between the snowcapped peaks in the distance and the cloud-filled valley on your doorstep. After breakfast, you will start off with a hike towards a viewpoint of the terraces of Moray. Enjoy the beautiful landscapes with the mountains in the background. After a walk of approximately 45 minutes, you will be rewarded with an amazing view of Moray at your feet. Enjoy the view together with a simple, local snack before you return to the community.

After saying goodbye to your hosts you will head to Moray, with its circular terraces hidden among the hills, similar to that of a Greek amphitheater. Surrounded by an impressive backdrop of snow-covered mountains, Moray was used as an open-air agricultural lab for adapting crops to different environmental conditions.

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before heading to the Salt Mines of Maras. Its intense white shine appears to glisten on a sunny day - an impressive sight for any visitor. Salt was extracted from these mines during Inca times and the same method is still being to this day. Afterwards, you will be brought back to your hotel in the Sacred Valley.

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This morning you will be picked up from your hotel in the Sacred Valley and transferred to Ollantaytambo train station (with Spanish speaking driver only). Before getting on the train to Machu Picchu you will enjoy a coffee roaster experience at Mayu café.

What seems like a simple café on the train tracks of Ollantaytambo is really a Peruvian hidden gem. During this activity, you will get to visit Mayu’s very own roasting facility located on El Albergue’s organic farm.

Over 40 years ago North American couple Randall-Weeks fell in love with the beauty of the Sacred Valley and decided to open the cozy ‘El Albergue’ hotel in Ollantaytambo train station. Today, their two children, Joaquin and Ishmael, run the inn while being passionately committed to making the valley a sustainable destination. The Randall brothers support the reforestation of the Sacred Valley with hands-on initiatives in cooperation with Valle Sagrado Verde. Local dishes are reinterpreted at their restaurant El Chuncho using seasonal fruits and veggies cultivated with ancestral techniques from their own organic farm. The impressive array of herbs grown there are also used in their very own distillery ‘Destilería Andina’. Years ago, owner Wendy Weeks wowed her guests with her exceptional spirits distilled at the El Albergue. Her sons, inspired by her passion, decided to open a distillery focusing on Andean flavors and traditions. Their hard work has paid off by winning the silver medal at the Craft Spirits Award Ceremony in Berlin in 2020. Coffee lovers can taste delicious and freshly roasted Arabica coffee at Café Mayu. The conveniently located café uses premium and fair-trade coffee purchased directly from the micro-producers in Cusco’s rainforest. The Randall-Weeks family also proudly supports the Kuska school in Ollantaytambo which aims to help children of diverse cultural backgrounds develop their potential while teaching the next generation about social and environmental responsibility.

After a mouthwatering cup of joe, Café Mayu’s master roasters will teach you all there is to know about the origin of the beans, the coffee production, and the roasting process. You will learn various techniques of how to make delicious coffee at home before trying your own hand at roasting coffee beans. To help you remember this unique experience (and of course show off your newly acquired roasting skills), you will get a bag of your own roasted coffee to enjoy back home! You will also be given the perfect souvenir – a bottle of ‘Caña Alta‘. This delicious bottle of sugar cane liquor is thoughtfully produced at the Destilería Andina. In cooperation with ‘Valle Sagrado Verde’, one tree is planted for every product sold at Destilería Andina! So, enjoy your bottle of ‘Andean Elixir’ with a clear conscience!

Afterward, hop on the train to Machu Picchu.

The train ride takes you through the Sacred Valley of the Incas up to Machu Picchu.

Upon arrival, a small coach takes you up the steep roads to the entrance of the citadel. For centuries Machu Picchu remained undiscovered by the Spaniards and has only been found in 1911 by the American explorer Hiram Bingham. During a guided tour you will experience the uniqueness of the location and the genius that went into its construction, making this Inca site one of the seven new wonders of the world.

Return by train from Aguas Calientes to Ollanta.  Upon arrival in Ollanta, you will be picked up and transferred to your hotel in Cusco (with Spanish speaking driver only)

This morning you walk through the major sites of interest in Cusco. You visit the famous cathedral with its magnificently carved woodwork, ornate altar, and many hundreds of canvases from the 17th-century Cusco Painting School. You continue exploring the cultural wealth of Cusco at the Temple of the Sun where we witness the incredible masonry of the Incas, an engineering feat that remains an enigma.  Afterwards, you walk along Hatunrumiyoc Street named after the 12-angled stone clearly visible in the remaining walls of what used to be Inca Roca’s Palace. You make a last stop in San Blas artisan quarter. Its steeped cobblestone alleys not only offer spectacular views of the city but are lined with workshops and galleries, a great way to soak in Cusco's artistic atmosphere.

Afternoon at leisure.

You will be transferred to the airport for your international flight back home.