Day 1 - Friday:   Arrive Lima
Upon arrival in Lima you will be met at the airport and transfered to our hotel. Free time to relax before we start our trip around this magical country. Meet your group leader and join the group for an optional dinner.

Day 2 - Saturday:  Lima / Cusco
Early in the morning we transfer to the airport for our flight to Cusco. Upon arrival free time for a rest and to get used to the altitude.

If you haven't meet everyone already, tonight is your opportunity. Get ready to enjoy a dinner in a typical restaurant with a folklore show where the musicians play their melodies with Andean instruments of beautiful sounds while typically dressed dancers will show you different ancient Peruvian dances. (B,D)

Day 3 - Sunday:  Cusco
Enjoy a late breakfast and time for souvenir shopping before our afternoon tour of Cusco. Visit the Main Square, the Cathedral and the Temple of the Sun or Korikancha. Then drive to visit the Inca sites of Kenko, Tambomachay, Puca Pucara and the impressive fortress of Sacsayhuaman, built strategically on a hill overlooking Cusco; famous for its enormous carved stones joined with astounding precision to form the outer walls. Some of these stones stand over 30ft tall and weigh over 350 tons.

Day 4 - Monday:  Cusco - Excursion to the "Sacred Valley of the Incas"
A succession of picturesque towns, agricultural terraces and archaeological sites. Explore at your own pace the Market of Pisac, a picturesque Andean shopping center where native people are seen bartering their products and also selling a wide variety of handicrafts. On Sunday there is a catholic mass service on Sunday celebrated in Quechua, the native language. Lunch at a local restaurant in the Sacred Valley.

In the afternoon we pass through Calca and Urubamba towns to arrive at the Inca Fortress and Citadel of Ollantaytambo. Built to guard the valley entrance and protect it from enemies of the lower jungles it consists of a series of superimposed terraces of carved stones accessed by long staircases. Walk through the quaint streets of the nearby town, a religious and agricultural center during the Inca Empire. Visit the picturesque Andean village of Chinchero where the remains of the royal hacienda of Tupac Inca Yupanqui lies. Admire the well preserved Inca wall at the Main Square, visit the beautiful colonial temple built on Inca foundations. Return to Cusco in the late afternoon. (B,L) 

Day 5 - Tuesday:  Cusco - Maras Moray
Today we will discover the other part of the Sacred Valley of the Inkas, known as Moray, a town famous for its large complex of unusual Inka ruins, located to the north-east of Cuzco and close to the town of Maras.

The site at Moray is made up of enormous circular terraces which were possibly used to study the effects of different climatic conditions on the crops. The depth of the holes (the largest is 100 feet deep) create a variation of temperatures of 39º between the top and bottom levels. As in other Inka sites, it also has a sophisticated irrigation system which provided water for the plants.

Next visit the salt pans. Since pre-Inka times, salt has been obtained at Maras as the salt water (from a sub-terranean current nearby) evaporates in the sun, leaving just the salt as a result. In the mines there are thousands of salt pools and when the light is reflected off them, the atmosphere is calm and impressive.

After time for lunch and we continue on to Ollantaytambo, an important fortress due to its great surrounding walls, it was actually used as a storage city, strategically located in the Sacred Valley. It is a living Inka town, and its narrow stone streets make it an attractive and relaxing place. Return to our hotel.

DAY 6 - Wednesday:  Cusco / Machu Picchu
The day starts with an early morning transfer to Cusco train station. Enjoy a unique train ride towards the marvelous Inca ruins of Machu Picchu. Get the most outstanding views of the Urubamba River, which cuts its way through green fields beneath the high peaks of the Andean glaciers.
towards the marvelous Inca ruins of Machu Picchu. Get the most outstanding views of the Urubamba River, which cuts its way through green fields beneath the high peaks of the Andean glaciers.

After our three 1/2 hour train journey have lunch in Agias Calientes before we drive up the mountain to the famous Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu, also known as "The Lost City of the Incas". Upon arrival our guided tour begins, visiting the Main Plaza, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Sun Dial (Intiwatana), the Royal Quarters, the Temple of the Three Windows and various burial grounds. After the tour you will have time to stroll around the archaeological site. Then it is back to Agias Calientes for an evening at leisure. (B,L)

Day 7 - Thursday:  Machu Picchu: Aguas Calientes - Cusco
Excellent opportunity to wake up early, enjoy a beautiful sunrise, stroll around town or visit the Hot Spring Thermal waters. And still have time for one of the optional activities:

1. Visit the Citadel of Machu Picchu for a second time.
2. For active or more adventurous people, we suggest to climb up the Huayna Picchu (depending on weather conditions) from where you can appreciate the immensity of Machu Picchu, even more amazing being high and distant. Arriving at the top takes about two hours and a half. An exciting adventure for hikers who want to see the nature and the carved stone emerging from the ground as if a geological miracle.

In the afternoon, back to Cusco by train and our hotel. Evening free. We recommend to dine at the hotel and have an early night (B)

Day 8 - Frday: Cusco - Whitewater Rafting
Spend a day whitewater rafting down the beautiful Urubamba River. After an early morning pick up we drive through the Andes to the Sacred Valley of the Incas to our rafting location, where we will receive our safety talk and equipment.

After a brief period practicing on the flatter parts of the river, we will begin our rafting experience, passing down to Ollantaytambo and its Inca terraces and through rapids of class II and III finishing with “El Resbaladero” (the slippery one) which is a strong CLASS III rapid that includes waves and small whirlpools. In the take out, you will dry off and change clothes, and enjoy a picnic lunch at the side of the river. (Toilet facilities are available). Return to your hotel.

Day 9 - Satuday:  Cusco / Lima
Early in the morning we transfer to the airport for our flight to Lima.

A city tour around Lima is a fantastic way to discover the history in this old capital of the Conquistadors. Our tour of the "City of Kings" includes the Historical Center, Main Square, Government Palace, City Hall, the Cathedral (tomb of Francisco Pizarro, conqueror of Peru), Museum of the Cathedral, Temple of Santo Domingo (tombs of Santa Rosa and San Martin), Temple of San Pedro, Lima Colonial Balconies, Torre Tagle Palace, Paseo de Aguas and Convent de los Descalzos.. after enjoy an overview of Peru's pre-Columbian history while visiting the Museum of Anthropology and Archeology, the largest collection of pre-Hispanic artifacts, such as Chavin stone sculptures, textiles from Paracas, Nazca and Mochica ceramics and Chimu metalwork; as well as paintings, documents and objects relating to prominent people of Peru's Conquest, Vice Royalty and Republic times.

After all that sightseeing let's sit back and enjoy a folklore show and dinner at a local Peruvian restaurant at our Farewell Dinner..

Day 10 - Sunday:  Lima / Home or Extension
It is time to say goodbye to all your new travel buddies as we are transferred to the Airport for our International Flights home. (Plan your flight to leave Lima at night).

Day 1 - Sunday:  Lima / Ica

Day 2 - Monday:  Ica / Huacachina
After breakfast we will drive across Ica’s desert in a 4x4 buggy vehicle, and make various stops along the way for photos of stunning landscapes, not only of sand dunes, but also of the Huacachina lagoon. Experience the exhilaration of one of the most popular sports in Ica, “Sandboarding”. Our driver will take us to the summit of some dunes, from where you will be able to slide down. Before we start to sand surf, our guide will teach us specific techniques to ensure a safe ride.