Inca Panorama Tour
18 - 35 Year Old Singles, Young Professionals and College Students

Overview

Walk in the footsteps of the Incas & live it up, Peru-style. Pump up the volume in Cusco where action & adventure await, then wrap up the experience with Peru’s highlight, Machu Picchu. Get up close to the locals & their unique way of life on Lake Titicaca’s floating islands & experience the Colca Canyon. See the King of the Andes at Condor Cross & wash it all down with some Pisco Sours & good times. Note: You can choose to either trek the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, or take it easy & go by train.

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Cusco
Hola & welcome to Cusco, once the heart of the ancient Inca Empire. Today, it’s the modern-day starting point for visits to Peru’s most famous site, Machu Picchu. Head out & explore the city sights, before heading back to the hotel to meet up with your Tour Manager and fellow travellers for your kick-start meeting.

Day 2 Cusco to Sacred Valley
Say farewell to Cusco this morning as we make our way to the Sacred Valley of the ancient Incas. The Sacred Valley was the heart of the Inca’s agricultural setting and an important ceremonial region, with the sacred sites of Cuzco at one end and Machu Picchu at the other and countless ceremonial sites in between. Our first stop is to one of these sites, Pisac. After a stop for lunch in Urubamba we’ll make our way to one of the oldest continuously inhabited towns of South America – Ollantaytambo. We’ll wander around the site or visit the still inhabited Inca buildings before checking into the hotel. Hotel (B)

Day 3 Train to Machu Picchu or trek the Inca Trail
For those that have chosen the Inca Trail trek, well wake up this morning and take the train to KM104 to start your trek. Under the guidance of our professional Inca Trail Guide you’ll climb a gentle slope and experience the wildlife and cloudforest found here. After lunch begin the journey to our highlight, Machu Picchu. We’ll walk along the original Inca stonework path, past an altar to the Sun Gate where you’ll catch your first look at this awesome site. If you haven’t chosen our Inca Trail Trek today, then the morning is free to explore Sacred Valley. If you’re up for it, biking, hiking, rafting and horseriding await you today. This afternoon, we’ll catch a train through the lush and verdant mountains to Machu Picchu Pueblo the town at the base of the ruins. After check in at the hotel we’ll head out for dinner. Hotel (B,D)

Day 4 Machu Picchu to Cusco
It’s an early start this morning to be among the first to enter Machu Picchu. For those who want to get the blood pumping, there may be an opportunity to climb Wayna Picchu, the mountain peak behind the ruins. You’ll learn all about the site as we take a tour through the most important parts of the site such as the Temple of Three Windows, the ceremonial baths and the altar. After the tour, there’s time to explore more of the site in your own time. Hotel (B)

Day 5 Cusco 
Cusco, the heart of the Inca Empire, is now the modern-day starting point for visits to Peru’s most famous site, Machu Picchu. First up we’ll help you get your bearings on a walking tour of the city including a visit to the neighborhood of San Blas, and a stop on Calle Hatunrumiyoc, not far from Plaza de Armas. It is a narrow pedestrian street, famous for its Inca walls where huge stones are precisely carved to fit together without mud or concrete. Tonight we’ll check out the nightlife that is sure to keep you hopping into the wee hours of the night. Hotel (B,D)

Day 6 Cusco
Today it’s your chance to totally chill. Laze around town enjoying a cappuccino while overlooking the Plaza de Armas, or you can pick it up a notch and try one of the adrenaline filled options here. Tonight, ask your Tour Manager for some tips on where to head for a meal and have a good time on your last night out in Cusco. Hotel (B,D)

Day 7 Cusco to Puno
Our last stop outside of Puno is the village of Pukara, named after a pre-Inca civilization. We‘ll visit a small museum where you’ll see the Pukara archeological site (500bc-200ad). Located on the shores of Lake Titicaca, Puno is the gateway to the surrounding islands and unique cultures. On arrival, we’ll check-in to our hotel where you can freshen up or chill out before heading out to find a local spot for dinner. Hotel (B)

Day 8 Puno
This morning, it’s time to check out the area from a different angle! First up, we’ll make our way to the town’s port by a classic means of transport, the triciclo or three-wheeled bike taxi. We’ll then jump on board our boat for a two and a half hour trip across Lake Titicaca to Taquile Island.  On arrival at the island, there’s the opportunity to visit some weaving groups and to savor a tasty local meal before jumping back on the boat for our cruise to our next stop – the famous floating Uros Islands. You’ll get a glimpse at the local lifestyle as you visit small fish farms, a natural history museum, a local’s home and check out the variety of wares for sale by the women of the community, including local textiles and mini totora reed boats. Later, we'll return to PUno for dinner and a couple of drinks or turning in for an early night. Hotel (B,D)

Day 9 Puna to Colca Canyon
This morning, we travel to one of the world’s deepest canyons – Colca Canyon. We’ll drive through through Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve where the elusive Vicuña, the smallest of the South American camelid family roams wild. Later on, spend your evening hanging with the group. Cards and board games or drinks and conversation by the hotel’s enormous fireplace are a must. Lodge (L) (B,D)

Day 10 Colca Canyon to Arequipa
We’ll set out early this morning and head to Cruz del Condor, a platform 3800m above sea level for a chance to spot the King of the Andes, the Andean Condor. It’s a change of scene as we arrive in Peru’s second largest city, the “White City” of Arequipa, or La Ciudad Blanca. Tonight, we’ll head for dinner at one of the city’s great restaurants. You’ll have the choice of some of Peru’s famous cuisine like Recoto Relleno (stuffed hot peppers) or Chupe de Camerones (Crayfish chowder). Hotel (B,D)

Day 11 Depart Cusco
Our local guide will accompany us to the airport for our flight back into Lima. Don’t forget to swap addresses with your mates and Tour Manager, as our South American adventure ends this morning on arrival in Lima. Hotel (B)

Included:
11 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, and 5 Dinners

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