Day 1 CuzcoA fascinating fusion of Inca and Spanish culture, Cuzco is truly the heart and soul of Peru. Explore the many Baroque churches or visit the city's impressive Inca ruins, including the famous 12-sided Stone and the ruins of Qorikancha. Days 2-5 Inca Trail/Quecha Community TrekEmbark on an unforgettable Andean trek. Follow the steps of the ancient Incas through breathtaking scenery and past remote Quechua villages. Day 6 Machu Picchu/CuzcoExplore the crumbling ruins of Machu Picchu, the 'Lost City of the Incas'. Brave the steep climb to the top of Huayna Picchu for breathtaking vistas or find a spot near the Sun Gate to sit back and soak up the magical atmosphere. Make the return journey back to Cuzco. Day 7 CuzcoJourney to Cuzco and wander through cobblestone streets lined with massive Inca stone walls and Spanish-colonial architecture. Perhaps sign up for one of the many adventure activities on offer here including horse riding and whitewater rafting. Day 8 RaqchiGet to know a local family as guests at a homestay in Raqchi. Spend the evening together sharing a meal and discovering traditional song and dance. Days 9-10 Chivay/Colca CanyonTry to spot the mighty Andean condors as they silently take to the sky thousands of metres above the floor of the breathtaking Colca Canyon. Days 11-12 ArequipaExplore the scenic city of Arequipa and perhaps stop by the Museo Santury to view Juanita, the ice princess. The body of this frozen Inca maiden is thought to be more than 500 years-old and was found at a sacrificial site on the summit of Nevado Ampato. Day 13 Puerto IncaVisit the chilling Chauchilla Cemetery en route to Puerto Inca. The windswept graves display the eerie skeletons and mummified bodies of the Nazca people, some of which date from 1,000 AD. Day 14 NazcaLearn about Peru's mysterious Nazca Lines and perhaps take a scenic flight to fully appreciate the scale of this puzzling creation. Day 15 Paracas National ReservePitch a tent in Paracas, which spans over 335,000 hectares and is home to one of the world's most important marine reserves. Take a walk along the coastline and spot the vibrant birdlife this region is famous for. Days 16-17 Ballestas Islands/LimaSpot penguins, sea lions and boobies during a boat ride through the Ballestas Islands. Get acquainted with Peru's modern capital, Lima - there's plenty to see in this vibrant metropolis.
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