LIMA

ITINERARY

Day 1: Lima

Bienvenidos! Welcome to Lima, Peru’s capital, and one of South America’s most beautiful cities. Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 2 pm, where you’ll meet your fellow travellers and tour leader. Please look for a note in the hotel lobby or ask reception where it will take place. After the meeting, stroll the streets of downtown Lima and check out some of its main attractions on a leader-led walking tour. Enjoy free time before an optional group dinner this evening.

Accommodation

Hotel (1 night)

Included Activities

Lima - Leader-led walking tour

Optional Activities

Lima - Archaeological Museum - PEN15

Lima - Museum of the Inquisition - Free

Lima - Gold Museum - PEN35

Lima - Museo de la Nacion - PEN10

Lima - Private Lima: Home Cooked Tour Urban Adventure (price from) - USD83

Lima Coast Biking Tour - Urban Adventures - USD52

Meals Included There are no meals included on this day.Special Information This trip visits places that are at high altitude, and as a result, some people can suffer from altitude sickness, regardless of age or physical health. Please see the ‘Medical and Health Information’ section of the Essential Trip Information for more details.

Day 2: Cusco

Catch an early flight to Cusco. Spend a little time acclimatising to the high altitude (3450 metres/11,320 feet) and then get acquainted with this charming town on a walking tour with your leader. This might be a good opportunity to purchase some gifts or souvenirs. There’s a small store where you’ll find various handicrafts and a variety of artisanal chocolate products. Accommodation

Hotel (1 night)

Included Activities

Cusco - Leader-led orientation walk

Cusco - Chocolate Museum Visit & Hot Chocolate

Optional Activities

Cusco - Full Boleto Turistico Pass (access to 16 archaeological sites, transport & guides not included) - PEN135

Cusco - Half Boleto Turistico Pass (access to selected archaeological sites, transport & guides not included) - PEN75

Cusco - City tour - USD15

Cusco - Pre-Colombian Museum - PEN20

Cusco - Inca Museum (entrance fee) - PEN10

Cusco - Cathedral Entrance Fee - PEN25

Cusco - Coricancha Temple (entrance fee) - PEN15

Meals Included

Breakfast

Special Information To catch the early flight we will be leaving the hotel at 5.30 am, as such the hotel can only provide a basic breakfast of bread, butter, jam and coffee.

Day 3: Aguas Calientes

Travel by private bus through the Sacred Valley (approximately 2 hours) on the outskirts of Cusco. Later in the afternoon, board a train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes, which is nestled in the cloud forest at the foot of Machu Picchu. This extra journey ensures that we can travel to Machu Picchu as early as possible tomorrow morning.

Accommodation

Hotel (1 night)

Included Activities

Sacred Valley - Community visit & lunch

Meals Included

Breakfast

Lunch

Day 4: Machu Picchu / Cusco

Take a bus up the winding road to Machu Picchu (approximately 30 minutes).Enjoy a guided visit of the incredible site (1.5–2 hours) taking in the many temples, palaces and living quarters. After taking advantage of the seemingly endless photo opportunities, return to Cusco. Note: Due to Intrepid's internal safety policy, our leaders are specifically prohibited from recommending or assisting with booking climbs of Wayna Picchu. Visiting Machu Picchu: According to Machu Picchu visiting regulations, all visitors must follow a pre-determined route within the site. This route must be followed in one direction only and once the guided visit commences exiting and re-entering the site is not permitted. Once the guided visit concludes, visitors must exit the site and personal exploration of Machu Picchu is not permitted. Accommodation

Hotel (1 night)

Included Activities

Machu Picchu - Entrance and guided tour

Meals Included

Breakfast

Special Information Sunrise at Machu Picchu: The first bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu departs at 5.30 am. The estimated arrival time is between 6-6.30 am The sun rises at Machu Picchu at approximately 5.30 am, therefore it's not possible to be there in time for sunrise.

Day 5: Cusco

Enjoy free time to relax, shop and explore more of Cusco's sights, or simply rest your legs at a cafe on Plaza de Armas. For those who can't get enough active adventure, a mountain bike adventure into the surrounding hills is recommended.

Accommodation

Hotel (1 night)

Optional Activities

Sacred Valley - Mountain Biking - USD120

Sacred Valley - Via Ferrata & Zipline - PEN265

Cusco - Stand Up Paddle Boarding - USD75

Cusco - Totem painting workshop - USD59

Rainbow Mountain Hike - USD97

Meals Included

Breakfast

Special Information RAINBOW MOUNTAIN: Before your trip comes to an end, why not pay a visit to Instagram’s most popular mountain - Rainbow mountain (or Vinicunca in Quechua, the local language). This activity involves climbing up to more than 5000 meters above sea level in one day, which can lead to life-threatening altitude sickness. As such, our tour leaders are only able to assist you booking this activity at the end of your stay in Cusco (when you will be better acclimatised) and on our own operated departures where we have full control over the safety aspects of this activity (such as transport, oxygen, emergency horses, adequate first aid kits and experienced guides). The price indicated for is indicative only and the final price will depend on the total number of travellers taking this activity. Ultimately the price can range from as little as $56 (with 16 travellers) to $216 for 2 travellers. A minimum of 2 travellers is required to operate this activity. Your tour leader can assist with booking this on the ground.

Day 6: Puno

Travel by local bus across the spectacular Altiplano to Puno, located on the shores of Lake Titicaca (approximately 7 hours). Mingle with the locals in this melting pot of Aymara and Quechuan cultures and see how traditional Andean customs are still strongly represented here.

Accommodation

Hotel (1 night)

Meals Included

Breakfast

Day 7: Lake Titicaca (Homestay)

Take a tour of the lake by slow motorboat, stopping off to visit the Uros floating islands. Using the versatile totora reeds found in the shallows of the lake, the Uros originally built their islands to isolate themselves from rival tribes.

Accommodation

Homestay (1 night)

Included Activities

Lake Titicaca - Boat tour & Homestay

Meals Included

Breakfast

Dinner

Day 8: Lima

Depart your homestay this morning and take a bus to Juliaca airport (approximately 2 hours). In the afternoon take an included flight back to Lima (approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes). Enjoy a last night out with your fellow travellers in Lima.

Accommodation

Hotel (1 night)

Meals Included Breakfast

Day 9: Lima

Your trip comes to an end after breakfast this morning. Departure flights can be booked for any time as there are no activities planned for today.

Optional Activities

Lima - Private Lima: Home Cooked Tour Urban Adventure (price from) - USD83

Lima Coast Biking Tour - Urban Adventures - USD52

Lima - Lima Discovery - Urban Adventures - USD37

Meals Included

Breakfast