The three pillars of your journey

Antioquía

Cieneguilla · Huaycán de Cieneguilla · Nieve Nieve · Sisicaya · Cochahuayco · Espíritu Santo · Amancaes

A day through the Lurín valley: Cieneguilla's main square, with its "wall of love" and colonial church, and a typical regional breakfast; the Inca site of Huaycán de Cieneguilla — an Ychsma settlement on the old pilgrimage route from Pachacamac to the Pariacaca mountain deity, with adobe structures, friezes and ramps; the village of Nieve Nieve and its local crafts; the ghost village of Sisicaya, with its Franciscan church and colonial-era legends; Cochahuayco, the "quince paradise", with local nectars and preserves; a lunch of regional dishes; Espíritu Santo, with its colourful painted streets and church; and the Amancaes viewpoint, looking out over the farmland and the town of Antioquía in Huarochirí.

Departures Friday to Sunday.

Churín & Sayán

Baños de Tingo · Mamahuarmi · Churín · Sayán

The thermal baths of Tingo, with pools at 35–39 °C long valued for easing rheumatic complaints; the Mamahuarmi thermal complex, with its crystal-clear pools and the Bridal Veil waterfall; a walking tour of Churín — its main square, the Matriz church, and time for crafts and tastings; a lunch of regional cuisine; the town of Sayán, "land of the eternal sun" and home of the alfajor, with its main square and old houses; and a visit to a local craft brewery, with a talk and a tasting.

Please note the thermal baths run hot and are not suitable for guests who are pregnant or who have heart conditions, varicose veins or high blood pressure.

Raura Range

Quichas · Suero Cocha Lagoon · Raura Range · Churín

An acclimatisation stop in the village of Quichas; the Suero Cocha lagoon at the foot of the glacier; a walk of an hour to an hour and a half towards the snowline, with views of frozen lagoons; the Raura mountain range and the "Sleeping Lion" glacier, with time in the snow, an offering to the earth, and a viewpoint over the Rainbow Lagoon; the central square and church of Churín; a lunch of local cuisine; and free time, with the option of Churín's thermal baths.

Please note this tour reaches 4,500–5,000 m. It is not suitable for guests with cardiovascular conditions, asthma or blood-pressure concerns, or for older travellers; recommended for ages 12+ with previous trekking experience and altitude acclimatisation.

Paracas & Ica

Paracas Bay · Ballestas Islands · Ica · Huacachina

Paracas Bay and a boat trip to the Ballestas Islands, with views of "El Candelabro" and the marine wildlife — seabirds, Humboldt penguins and sea lions; a guided visit and tasting at a traditional wine and pisco cellar in Ica; and an afternoon at the Huacachina oasis, with a dune-buggy ride and sandboarding, before the return to Lima.