Day 01 / … / Lima
¡Welcome to Peru!
Upon arrival at Lima’s International Airport (Jorge Chávez), a representative of Peru 4×4 Adventures / Quality Travel International will greet you. Transfer to the hotel.
Arrival and check-in (15:00 hrs).
Short briefing about the expedition and use of the 4×4 units, as well as safety regulations.
Overnight. (–)
Day 02 / Lima – Pisco – Huaytará – Ayacucho (558 km)
Breakfast at the hotel.
Early departure (6:00 a.m.) after breakfast.
Reception of the 4×4 units and start of the drive to Ayacucho. Continue along the South Pan-American Highway until San Clemente, then take the Libertadores Highway up to Pampano. On route, pass the town of Humay and visit Tambo Colorado, an Inca fortress located about 40 km from San Clemente. Continue on to Ayacucho (2,750 m.a.s.l).
Arrival and overnight. (B)
Day 03 / Ayacucho – Andahuaylas (261 km)
Breakfast at the hotel.
Most of this route follows dusty countryside roads through stunning landscapes and small Andean towns. Before departing, enjoy a morning walking tour of Ayacucho’s main square and colonial churches. En route, visit the rural towns of Ocros, Chumbes, Santa María de Chicmo, and Talavera.
Arrival in Andahuaylas. Check-in and overnight. (B)
Day 04 / Andahuaylas – Abancay (131 km)
Breakfast at the hotel.
Departure to Abancay. En route, visit Lake Pacucha and ascend to the archaeological site of Sondor (3,500 m.a.s.l), which belonged to the Chanka culture before being conquered by the Incas. Continue through the picturesque towns of San Gerónimo and Quishara.
Arrival at Abancay.
Overnight. (B)
Day 05 / Abancay – Sacred Valley (191 km)
Breakfast at the hotel.
On route from Abancay to Cusco, visit the famous carved stone of Saywite, a 2.5-meter monolith representing flora, fauna, and topography of the Inca Empire. Continue the journey to the Sacred Valley.
Overnight in Urubamba. (B)
*We recommend taking a box lunch (not included).
Day 06 / Sacred Valley
Breakfast at the hotel.
Full-day expedition through the Sacred Valley of the Incas, visiting the Pisac market and ruins, and the salt mines and agricultural terraces of Maras and Moray.
Return to Urubamba.
Overnight. (B)
Day 07 / Sacred Valley – Machu Picchu – Cusco
Early breakfast.
Transfer to the train station in Ollantaytambo for a panoramic journey to Aguas Calientes. Upon arrival, ascend by bus to the entrance of Machu Picchu.
Guided tour through the sacred ruins (approx. 2 hours). In the afternoon, return to Aguas Calientes and board the train back to Ollantaytambo.
Transfer to Cusco and overnight. (B)
Day 08 / Cusco
Breakfast at the hotel.
Visit the four nearby ruins: Kenko, Puca Pucará, Tambomachay, and the Sacsayhuamán Fortress.
In the afternoon, guided tour of the Cathedral, Koricancha (Temple of the Sun), and the main square.
Overnight. (B)
Day 09 / Cusco – Puno (395 km)
Breakfast at the hotel.
Early departure for one of the most scenic drives in Peru. En route, visit Tipón, Rumicolca, Andahuaylillas, Pucara, the 4 Lagoons, Raqchi, and La Raya (the highest point at 4,335 m.a.s.l). Arrival in Puno.
Overnight. (B)
Day 10 / Puno – Titicaca Lake – Puno
Breakfast.
Transfer to the pier to board a boat to the Uros Floating Islands, inhabited by the Uros people who maintain their traditions through fishing and handicrafts. Continue to Taquile Island. Return to Puno and overnight. (B)
Day 11 / Puno – Colca (395 km)
Breakfast.
Departure to Chivay. En route, brief visit to the Sillustani Chullpas and Umayo Lagoon. Continue past Juliaca, the Lagunillas viewpoint, and the towns of Santa Lucía and Imata.
Arrival in Chivay in the afternoon. Visit the thermal baths of La Calera.
Return and overnight in Chivay. (B)
Day 12 / Colca – Arequipa (148 km)
Breakfast.
Very early departure to the Condor Cross viewpoint (approx. 41 km from Chivay), where, weather permitting, you may see Andean condors gliding across the canyon.
Return to Arequipa, visiting the towns of Pinchollo, Maca, Achoma, and Yanque. Stop at the viewpoints of Antahuilque, Choquetico, and Patapampa (4,850 m.a.s.l).
Arrival and overnight in Arequipa. (B)
Day 13 / Arequipa – Puerto Inca – Nazca (560 km)
Breakfast.
Departure via the Andean route through the Majes Valley, descending to Camana for a short stop. Continue along the Pacific coastline through valleys and deserts to Puerto Inca, where you’ll visit the pre-Inca fishing town’s remains and enjoy fresh seafood.
Stop in Sacaco to see whale fossils and a small museum before continuing to Nazca.
Arrival and overnight. (B)
Day 14 / Nazca – Ica
Early wake-up for the flight over the Nazca Lines. Return for breakfast.
Afterwards, drive off-road to the Cahuachi archaeological complex, an ancient desert city considered one of the largest in the Americas. Continue driving to Ica.
Arrival, check-in, and overnight. (B)
*Optional: Full-day 4×4 excursion to San Fernando Bay (requires one extra night in Nazca or Ica).
Day 15 / Ica – Paracas – Lima
Breakfast.
Take a box breakfast for the early departure to Paracas. Boat excursion to the Ballestas Islands, home to sea lions, penguins, dolphins, and seabirds. Continue to the Paracas National Reserve before driving back to Lima.
Arrival and check-in at the hotel. Overnight. (B)
Day 16 / Lima / …
Breakfast.
Transfer to the airport for your international departure. (B)
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B = Breakfast | L = Lunch | D = Dinner
