Andes and Easter Island

We start the day exploring the ancient pyramid of Huaca Pucllana, a pre-Inca ceremonial site tucked into the modern sprawl of Lima.
In the afternoon, we catch a flight to Cusco (3,399 m), the former capital of the Inca Empire. Arriving in the heart of the Andes, we’re welcomed by a city of cobbled streets, golden altars and colonial churches built over sacred Inca foundations. The rest of the day is free to settle in and begin acclimatising to the altitude.

Accommodation: hotel in Cusco
Meals: breakfast

Today we descend into the fertile Sacred Valley (altitude: 2,900 m), stopping at the vibrant market and ruins of Pisaq. Then we explore the mysterious circular terraces of Moray (believed to be an agricultural lab) and the gleaming Maras Salt Mines — still harvested by hand since pre-Inca times. We finish the day in the Inca town of Ollantaytambo.

Accommodation: hotel in Ollantaytambo or Skylodge in Urubamba (optional upgrade)
Meals: breakfast

After breakfast we board an early train along the Urubamba River, watching the valley unfold before reaching Aguas Calientes. From here, a short bus ride takes us up to the citadel of Machu Picchu (2,430 m), one of the world’s most extraordinary archaeological sites.
Without a fixed tour, the day is yours to move at your own rhythm. In the late afternoon, we return to Cusco by train.

Accommodation: hotel in Cusco
Meals: breakfast

Early rise for an exciting day at the Rainbow Mountains. We will enjoy a buffet breakfast at a local town on the way. Today’s adventure takes us deep into the Andes to explore some of the most breathtaking, colourful mountain formations on the planet — nature’s own palette painted across vast ridges and valleys. The vibrant colours are due to centuries of mineral deposits — reds from iron, yellows from sulphur. A challenging but unforgettable experience across highland landscapes dotted with llamas. We’ll soak in the views, walk among vibrant rocks and highland scenery that feels almost otherworldly.
On the way back, we stop in the same charming town for a buffet lunch, sharing stories and local flavours before returning to Cusco to rest and reflect on the day’s magic.

Accommodation: hotel in Cusco
Meals: breakfast and lunch

Enjoy a relaxed morning to explore Cusco’s museums, shops, or San Pedro Market. In the evening, we board a comfortable overnight tourist bus to Copacabana, Bolivia, crossing the border during the night.

Accommodation: Tourist hotel-bus
Meals: breakfast

Welcome to Bolivia 🇧🇴
We arrive in Copacabana (altitude: 3,841 m) on the shores of Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world. you can just enjoy for the day or enjoy the suggested hike to enjoy panoramic views across the lake to the Cordillera Real.

Accommodation: ecolodge in Copacabana
Meals: –

We travel to La Paz (altitude: 3,640 m), the world’s highest capital. In the afternoon, we dive into one of Bolivia’s most surreal experiences: Cholitas Wrestling. A colourful feminist twist on lucha libre where Aymara women in traditional skirts dominate the ring.

Accommodation: hotel in La Paz
Meals: –

We visit the ancient city of Tiwanaku (altitude: 3,850 m), one of South America’s oldest civilisations (dating back to 1,500 BCE). Explore the Sun Gate, monolithic statues, and foundations of an empire that predated the Incas by a thousand years.

Accommodation: hotel in La Paz
Meals: breakfast

We spend the day exploring La Paz, Bolivia’s chaotic and fascinating capital. We will explore the city using the public system “Mi Teleférico”, the world’s highest cable car system, for sweeping views over the city and surrounding peaks.
We also suggest visits to the Ethnographic and Folklore Museum, as well as to the Coca Museum to understand the sacred — and controversial — leaf that has shaped Andean culture for centuries.
Finish the day wandering through the Witches’ Market, where stalls overflow with herbs, charms, and llama fetuses used in traditional rituals, before we board our comfortable overnight bus to Uyuni — the gateway to the surreal salt flats.

Accommodation: Tourist hotel-bus
Meals: breakfast

We start with the eerie Train Cemetery, then head into the Uyuni Salt Flats (altitude: 3,656 m), a blinding white desert that stretches over 10,000 km². Perfect for mind-bending photography. Sunset reflections (weather permitting) and a night in a hotel built of salt.

Accommodation: Salt hotel on the Uyuni Desert
Meals: lunch and dinner

A long day across Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve — think red lagoons, turquoise lakes, wild vicuñas, Andean foxes, and flamingos. The landscapes feel Martian, the altitudes reach over 4,500 m.

Accommodation: refuge near Coloured Lagoon
Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner

Early departure to explore the Sol de Mañana geysers and Polques hot springs before crossing the border into Chile.
Welcome to San Pedro de Atacama in Chile 🇨🇱 (altitude: 2,400 m), a desert town between volcanoes and stars.

Accommodation: guesthouse in San Pedro de Atacama
Meals: breakfast

After a slow morning in San Pedro de Atacama, we head out in the late afternoon to explore the surreal landscape of Valle de la Luna — a wind-carved desertscape that looks like the surface of another planet.
As the sun sets behind the Andes, we stay for a special night under one of the clearest skies on Earth. We’ll enjoy a starlit picnic with Chilean wine and pisco sour, followed by an introduction to ethno-astronomy — the way the Inca and Rapa Nui peoples read the night sky.
With the moon completely hidden tonight, the conditions are perfect. Two telescopes are set up for deep sky observation, and those into photography can try capturing the Milky Way during our guided astrophotography session.

Accommodation: guesthouse in San Pedro de Atacama
Meals: breakfast

Enjoy a relaxed morning in San Pedro — visit the R. P. Gustavo Le Paige Archaeological Museum or sip coffee under the desert sun.
In the afternoon, we fly south to Santiago (altitude: 500 m). We do not visit the city, just rest overnight near the airport in preparation for the next flight.

Accommodation: hotel near Santiago Airport
Meals: breakfast

Iorana 🌺 (that means “hello” in Rapa Nui). We arrive in Rapa Nui — also known as Easter Island — one of the most remote and mythical places on the planet. Set deep in the Pacific Ocean and part of the volatile Ring of Fire, this volcanic island holds a unique cultural identity that few people truly know before visiting.
“Rapa Nui” is not just the island’s real name. It’s also the name of its people, language, and heritage. A living Polynesian culture with roots stretching across the ocean, shaped by isolation, resilience and spirituality.
Until recently, reaching this island was a rare achievement — and the future of travel here remains uncertain. Today is our slow welcome.

Accommodation: traditional Rapa Nui cabin
Meals: breakfast

After days high in the Andes, your body will thank you for being back at sea level — and what better way to celebrate than diving into the Pacific. The ocean here is more than just turquoise water. For the Rapa Nui people, it was once the only way to connect with the outside world, and it still shapes their stories, rituals, and survival.
Today, you can go snorkelling around volcanic reefs, try a first-time dive with a certified instructor, or simply float in the ocean and take it all in. From legends of arrival by canoe to the island’s near disappearance from maps, the sea has always held the secrets of Rapa Nui’s past — and maybe its future too.

Accommodation: traditional Rapa Nui cabin
Meals: –

Today we follow the trail of the moai, the iconic stone figures of Rapa Nui. Along the island’s coasts, we explore their ceremonial platforms, where the statues face inland — watching over the people and connecting with their ancestors.
At Rano Raraku, the ancient quarry known as the “moai factory,” we see dozens of statues frozen mid-carving, offering rare insight into how they were sculpted and transported. We will learn more about recent discoveries that challenge collapse myths — showing instead a resilient and ingenious culture.
The day ends at Anakena beach, where white sands meet turquoise waters and moai stand silently by the sea.

Accommodation: traditional Rapa Nui cabin
Meals: –

Today we go deeper — literally. We start at Orongo, perched on the crater rim of Rano Kau volcano, where the legendary Birdman cult once held sway. Every year, competitors raced to collect the first sooty tern egg from nearby islets — a ritual of courage, skill, and status. The ceremonial village is covered in petroglyphs, many depicting the Birdman, gods, and ancestral myths, each carving a window into Rapa Nui’s spiritual world.
We’ll also explore Ana Te Pahu, one of the island’s lava tube caves. These subterranean spaces once served as homes, hiding places, and even gardens — a brilliant example of how the Rapa Nui adapted ingeniously to their environment.

Accommodation: traditional Rapa Nui cabin
Meals: –

We wake early to witness the sun rise behind the solemn figures at Ahu Akahanga, one of the island’s coastal ahu. There’s no better way to say goodbye than standing beside the moai, watching the light shift over stone and sea.
After breakfast, we head to the airport and board our flight back to Santiago. We’ll stay overnight in the same airport hotel, giving you a chance to rest, reflect, or share your favourite stories from this epic journey.

Accommodation: hotel near Santiago Airport
Meals: –

End of the tour. Time to fly home — bags a little heavier, head a little clearer, heart a little fuller.
We hope to see you again soon on our unusual voyages!

Accommodation: –
Meals: breakfast