PERU UNCOVERED
Overview
Experience the best of Peru on this adventure into the country’s ultimate hotspots. From ancient Inca culture & Amazon jungle to awesome locals, Peru has it all. See the floating islands of Lake Titicaca, the cultural-hub of Cusco, the Colca Canyon & our highlight, Machu Picchu. When you’re done, sit back & relive the memories over a perfect Pisco Sour. You can choose to either trek the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, or take it easy & go by train.
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Day 1Start Lima
Lima
Day 2Lima to Arequipa
Lima
Arequipa
Day 3Arequipa to Colca Canyon
Arequipa
Colca Canyon
Day 4Colca Canyon to Puno
Colca Canyon
Puno
Day 5Puno
Puno
After exploring, we’ll then jump back on the boat and make for the Uros Islands, or as they’re more commonly called, the floating islands. Stepping off the boat you’ll feel like you’re walking on a water bed – unsurprising given the islands are made entirely from reeds. Here, we’ll hang with locals, visit a fish farm and even explore the local museum (yes, on an island made from reeds). The island community survives by selling textiles and totora reed boats to tourists, so after stocking up on one-off souvenirs, tonight we are warmly welcomed by locals on a Home Stay at Llachon Village.
Day 6Puno to Cusco via Raqchi
Puno
Heading out of Puno this morning, we’ll make our way to Pukara to visit a small museum offering up archaeological findings and Peru’s iconic ceramic bulls. Hitting the road again we’ll journey through the snow-capped surrounds of La Raya, stopping for lunch in the town of Sicuani. Eagle eyes, this is llama country, so have those cameras at the ready.
Raqchi
Cusco
Our final leg of the day lands us in Cusco, the hub of ancient Incan culture. This place is a feast for the senses and will call you out for an evening of exploration and maybe even some after dark antics, Cusco style.
Day 7Cusco
Cusco
Day 8Cusco to Sacred Valley
Cusco
Sacred Valley
Day 9Sacred Valley to Aguas Calientes via Inca Trail
Day 9
Sacred Valley to Aguas Calientes via Inca Trail
Day 10Aguas Calientes to Cusco via Machu Picchu
Aguas Calientes
Machu Picchu
Built around 1450 at the height of the Incan Empire, Machu Picchu is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the seven wonders of the new world. We’ll be treated to a guided tour of the site taking in such wonders as the Temple of the Three Windows and Huayna Picchu (the peak you’ll of seen in every Machu Picchu image ever), and of course you’ll have some alone time to explore the area as only you can do.
Cusco
Day 11Cusco
Cusco
Day 12Cusco to Jungle Lodge
Cusco
Puerto Maldonado
Jungle Lodge
Day 13Jungle Lodge
Jungle Lodge
Take a canoe through the Sandoval Lake
Ride on a canoe over the serene waters of the Sandoval Lake, surrounded by lush greenery. Who knows? You might spot giant river otters sticking their head out to give you a show.
Day 14Puerto Maldonado To Lima
Jungle Lodge
Today our Peruvian encounter comes to an end. As heartbroken as you’ll be to wave goodbye to this incredible country, you’ll be leaving with countless memories and a whole army of new friends.
Puerto Maldonado
From here we’ll catch a flight to Lima for our final farewell.
Lima
