Fly to Lima.

Arrive at the airport and transfer to the hotel (room available on arrival). Spend the morning as you please, then enjoy a welcome lunch at the Huaca Pucllana restaurant, followed by a visit to the archaeological site. In the late afternoon, stroll through the Barranco district if you like, then enjoy dinner on your own. Hotel Britania Miraflores 3* (B-L)

Visit the Miraflores district and Parque del Amor overlooking the Pacific, then head to the city centre to explore the colonial part of Lima, including Plaza San Martín and Plaza de Armas. Tour the Convent of San Francisco and the catacombs, then visit the Larco Museum, followed by lunch in the exquisite gardens. Transfer to the airport and fly to Arequipa. Check in at the hotel and for dinner, sample local specialties at a fine-dining restaurant. Hotel Villa Elisa 4* (B-L-D)

Explore the San Camilo market. Then tour the Church of the Company of Jesus and the Santa Catalina Monastery. Spend the rest of the day as you please. (B)

Travel through a national camelid reserve to observe animals in their natural habitat. Counter the effects of the altitude with herbal tea made from three plants, then continue on to Chivay for lunch. Check in at the hotel and enjoy free time to visit the hot springs. Colca Lodge Spa & Hot Springs 4* (B-L-D)

Follow the scenic route along the Colca Canyon. Stop at Condor’s Cross to see the Andean condor, the largest flying bird in the world. Have lunch at a local restaurant, then continue on to Puno. Spend the evening as you please. José Antonio Puno Hotel 4* (B-L)

Transfer by tuk-tuk to the port of Puno. Cruise Lake Titicaca to the Uros floating islands. Spend time meeting the locals. Continue on to Taquile Island, known for its handwoven textiles. Take a leisurely climb along a footpath to admire the blue lake and blue sky, with the snowy peaks of Bolivia’s majestic Cordillera Real in the background. Enjoy a traditional lunch in the community and return to Puno for an Andean dinner show. (B-L-D)

Head to Cuzco. Stop at La Raya Pass, the highest point along the route. Have lunch at a restaurant then visit the village of Checacupe and discover an ancient Inca rope bridge. Tour the “Sistine Chapel of the Americas” in Andahuaylillas and continue to Cuzco. Check in and have dinner at the hotel. Hotel Hacienda Cusco 4* (B-L-D)

Stroll through the district of San Blas, one of Cuzco’s traditional neighbourhoods and known for its many artisans. Visit Plaza de Armas and the Temple of the Sun. Lunch at a restaurant. In the afternoon, visit Cuzco’s four archaeological sites: Tambomachay, Puca Pucara, Qenqo, and Sacsayhuaman. Enjoy dinner on your own. (B-L)

Head to the Sacred Valley and stop at the hotel to drop off your bags until you return at the end of the following day. Bring a small backpack for one night and the excursion to Machu Picchu. Travel to the viewpoint in Chinchero, then meet local textile artisans. Continue to Maras, where 5,000 salt pans sparkle in the sun, then have lunch at a local restaurant. Leave for Ollantaytambo to tour the Inca fortress with its stone terraces, spectacular views, and fascinating history. Transfer to Ollantaytambo station, take the train to Aguas Calientes, and check in at the hotel. El MaPi Hotel by Inkaterra 4* (B-L-D)

Take a guided tour of mysterious Machu Picchu, then have lunch at a local restaurant. Take the train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo, then transfer to the Sacred Valley. In the evening, experience a purification ceremony led by a shaman, followed by an Andean meal of pachamanca, cooked the ancestral way underground. Ava Valle Sagrado Spot 3* (B-L-D)

Enjoy a free day in the Sacred Valley or take an optional excursion to Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain ($). (B-D)

Visit the archaeological site of Pisac then join in a farming activity with the Amaru community, followed by lunch. In the afternoon, explore the Awana Kancha Alpaca Farm. Continue on to Cuzco, and spend the evening as you please. Hotel Hacienda Cusco 4* (B-L)

In the morning, delve into Peruvian cuisine. Alongside experienced chefs, learn how to cook Peruvian dishes with local ingredients. Then, join in a pisco workshop to learn how to make a famous pisco sour. Spend the afternoon as you please. In the evening, enjoy a dinner show at the Tunupa restaurant. (B-L-D)

Spend the day at leisure then transfer to the airport to fly to Lima. Transfer to the hotel. Holiday Inn Lima Airport 4* (B)

Fly back to Montréal. (B)