1st day:
Lima - We pick you up from the airport and take you to your hotel.

2nd day:
Lima - Arequipa - 1 hour flight to Arequipa. Afternoon free. Popular options are a visit to the Cathedral, the 17th century Santa Catalina Monastery or the Ice Maiden Tomb. B*

3rd day:
Arequipa - Colca Canyon - At 8am, we leave Arequipa and go by bus to Chivay (5 hours). During the journey we will see the source of the mighty Amazon River and a chain of active volcanoes. At Chivay, we will visit the medicinal hot springs and stay the night. B*

4th day:
Colca Canyon - Arequipa - We will visit one of the deepest parts of the Colca canyon and hopefully see the condor gliding over our heads. B*

5th day:
Arequipa - Free day in the "White City". One option is to do 'Tour Campiña' - a visit to Arequipa's beautiful countryside. B*

6th day:
Arequipa - Puno - We will take a 5-hour bus journey to the folkloric capital of Peru. Here you will have the rest of the afternoon free to look around the city. B*

7th day:
Puno - Islands - We will take a boat to the amazing floating islands of Uros and stay the night with a native family on Amantani island. BLD*

8th day:
Islands - Puno - The boat will take us back to Puno from the colourful Taquile island. We will arrive at about 5pm. B*

9th day:
Puno-Cusco - A 9-hour bus ride will take us to the 'Archaeological Capital of South America'. On the way we will make 6 stops in order to view the fascinating mountain range of the Andes, Pre-Inca and Inca sites. BL*

10th day:
Cusco - We have a free morning to explore the city of Cusco and in the afternoon will go on the beautiful City Tour. B*

11th day:
Cusco - Aguas Calientes - A 4-hour train ride on one of the most impressive railways in the world will take us to Aguas Calientes (town nearest Machu Picchu) where we will stay the night. We will take the bus the next morning to the Inca city of Machu Picchu. B*

12th day:
Machu Picchu - Today we will explore fully the city of Machu Picchu and if you feel energetic you can climb the sacred Huayna Picchu mountain. Then at 4 pm we will take the train back to the city of Cusco. B*

13th day:
Cusco - A day to visit museums, shop or simply rest and get ready for the jungle trip next day. B*

14th day:
Cusco - Puerto Maldonado. **Jungle Trip to Tambopata (4 days, 3 nights). A 40 minute flight will bring us to the heart of the Amazon. Then a 2-hour river boat trip will take us down to the Ecoamazonia Lodge. BLD*

15th day:
Jungle. BLD*

16th day:
Jungle. BLD*

17th day:
Jungle - Lima - A 1 hour 45 minute flight will bring us back to Lima where we will arrive at approximately 2 pm. The afternoon is free to explore Lima. Popular options are to visit the Cathedral, San Francisco Church, the Main Square, the Gold Museum or the Larco Museum. B*

B*= Breakfast
L*= Lunch
D* = Dinner

**For more specific information, please contact us.

HIGHLIGHTS

Arequipa with its beautiful Monastery and Cathedral. It is known as the “White City” and was declared a World heritage site in 1992. Also in this region is the Colca Canyon, arguably the deepest in the world!

Puno with its Floating Uros islands.

Cusco and Machu Picchu - no explanation needed!!

The World’s Lungs - the jungle is one of the most diverse areas of the planet and visiting it is an unforgettable experience.

Includes:

• All hotel accommodation (1 home-stay on the island trip and 3 nights
• jungle lodge accommodation on jungle trip)
• Pick-ups from airports/bus stations to hotels and vice versa
• Breakfast is included in all accommodation (lunch and dinner are included only where stated)
• 3 flights: Lima - Arequipa, Cusco - Jungle, Jungle – Lima
• Tour of the Colca Canyon in Arequipa
• Comfortable coach to Puno from Arequipa
• Island Trip. Includes boat transport, Guide, basic family accommodation and food.
• First Class Coach to Cusco from Puno. Includes Guide, lunch and 6
• stops along the way in order to see pre-Inca, Inca and Spanish sites
• City Tour and Tourist Ticket in Cusco
• Machu Picchu Trip. Includes entrance fee to Machu Picchu, return train
• journey, hotel (one night in Aguas Calientes) breakfast and Private Guide
• Jungle Trip. Includes flights, food, accommodation and Guide

What you need to take:

• Warm and waterproof jackets, gloves and hats. (Traditional gloves and hats can be bought in Puno, Arequipa and Cusco)
• Torch for the Island trip and Jungle
• 1 kilo of rice, sugar etc. – this type of gift is greatly appreciated by family on Island trip (these, of course, can be bought here)
• Insect repellent
• Sun protection cream (factor 35 recommended)
  

***Price based on double, 3-star accomodation (this can be upgraded at an increased price, if desired) and an unescorted tour.