Welcome to Peru! You've made it! The start of a fantastic Latin American adventure. Relax and settle in. In the evening you'll meet your TruFam, and what better way to get to know each other than over dinner! We're real foodies here, can you tell? Try the quinoa soup, a traditional soup made from quinoa and local spices. Delicious. Or try Pollo a la Brasa, a classic Peruvian rotisserie dish full of flavour! Go on, let your taste buds tingle! We'll explore the city of Cusco and see where the night takes us as we get to know the TruFam over a beer or two.

Activities: Welcome Dinner

Rise and shine! Make sure you fill your bellies at breakfast, because we're going on an orientation walk through Cusco and delving deep into Peruvian culture, where we'll learn all about the fascinating history of this city. It's time to get the taste buds tingling again as we sample the local food at the market. The perfect place to buy those colourful souvenirs you promised everyone back home! Stroll through the rainbow markets and savour the moment. You are in Peru after all! The afternoon is at your leisure! Use the time to relax and get used to the altitude, or explore the ancient Inca and Spanish site of Sacsayhuamán. Marvel at the stones of the Inca wall complex or end the day in a café with a view of Cusco's town square. Whatever you decide, take some time for yourself. Cusco's nightlife is also a wonder to discover, so put on your clothes and head out. Did someone say pisco sourz?

Activities: Cusco markets & nightlife

Meals: Breakfast

How's the head? Don't worry, today is a quiet day learning the traditional art of weaving. Breakfast at the hotel before we leave Cusco to explore a rural artisan community. Here we learn directly from the locals about traditional natural weaving and its importance in Peruvian culture. We learn how the wool is obtained, how the treads are made and how the textiles are naturally dyed. It really is an amazing experience. After mastering the art of weaving...(well, not quite, but we tried!), we head to a local pottery school where we learn about the traditional methods of making ceramics and paint ourselves a little souvenir to take home like Bob Ross. There's nothing better than enjoying a day out and supporting the community at the same time. Good vibes all round.

Activities: City tour of Cusco & entrance to the historical site of Sacsayhuaman & weaving demonstration and pottery school

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Wake up! It's time for your daily dose of the beautiful landscapes Peru has to offer. We drive to our next destination, Ollantaytambo! On the way, we stop to marvel at the salt mines of Maras. An incredible view like no other! We learn more about the 500-year-old process of salt mining from the locals and enjoy the view of these mines dug into the mountainside. A breathtaking green landscape surrounds us. Are you ready to get the adrenaline pumping? We're set for adventure, TruFam! Hop on a mountain bike and ride down the mountain in style! Mountain biking is one of the best ways to enjoy these unforgettable views, so let's hit the road and ride downhill, surrounded by the Andes. 10/10 landscapes. The kind of view you'd see on a postcard or an Instagram post from National Geographic. You know what we mean. After our adrenaline-fuelled ride, we check into our hotel in Ollantaytambo, a small town at the northern end of the Sacred Valley, and use the evening to relax.

Activities: Mountain biking

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Ollantaytambo may be a long word, but once you've visited, you'll be telling your friends and family about it for years to come. Trust us, it could become your favourite place. Enjoy the morning birds and tuck into a delicious breakfast before we take a short walk to the Ollantaytambo viewpoint to warm up. Breathtaking mountains and historic ancient ruins surround us. Take a few snapshots, breathe in the fresh air and make sure you're really here. You can spend the rest of the afternoon as you wish. We recommend a traditional Inca meal, exploring the archaeological site of Ollantaytambo or just relaxing and chillaxing, because tomorrow is the big day! We hike on the Inca Trail!

Activities: Ollantaytambo viewpoints

Meals: Breakfast

All aboard the Inca Trail train! Today we say goodbye to the lodge in Ollantaytambo and take the train to kilometre 104, which is 12 kilometres before Machu Picchu! That's one sevenfold wonder ticked off your bucket list! Look out of the window and enjoy the breathtaking views of the Urubamba River, snow-capped mountains and small villages before setting off on the famous one-day hike on the Inca Trail. Did someone say there were more spectacular views and ancient sites? You bet there are! On the way to the breathtaking Sun Gate of Machu Picchu, be sure to marvel at the scenes around you. Don't worry, we've already got your permit for the Inca Trail!

Activities: Inca train ride, Inca hike, Inca Trail Authorisation,

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Would you believe us if we said that your Peruvian adventure is about to get a whole lot better? Then you'd better believe us, because today is a day you'll never forget! Via a winding (but scenic) road, we reach the entrance to the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, the most famous (and best) archaeological site in South America. It's a must-see, of course! We spend the day on a guided walk through the surreal ancient ruins surrounded by lush greenery high in the Andes. Have your cameras ready, because you'll definitely want to take a few snapshots as a souvenir and... Insta, of course! Once we've taken our photos and explored the sights a little, it's time to head back to Cusco! Your experience in Machu Picchu will be a day you'll never forget.

Activities: Bus to Macchu Picchu and back, guided tour through Macchu Picchu, train and bus to Cusco

Meals: Breakfast

The morning is free to relax. It's been an exhausting few days and after all the adventures we've worked up an appetite. How can we change that? We learn how to prepare delicious local dishes! We try our hand at slicing and dicing Peru's tastiest delicacies! We'll cook 1 starter and a main course (lomo saltado) and finish with a pisco sour! In the evening we set off to explore the city of Cusco!

Activities: Cookery class

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Good morning campers! We know, we know, it's early and we're all still half asleep, BUT you know what they say, the early bird catches the worm and believe us, it's worth it. The bus journey only takes 2 hours, so you can catch up on your sleep until we arrive at our destination, the *drum roll please* impressive Rainbow Mountain! The locals call it Montaña de 7 Colores! The 5200 metre high mountain in the Andes is a sacred and spiritual place for the Incas! Spend a whole day hiking up the mountain and marvelling at the majestic landscape (it looks like a postcard, trust me). Imagine layers of gold, lavender, red and turquoise and you're on the right track. Known as one of the best things to do in Peru today and an unforgettable experience, you can tick it off your travel bucket list! Look around you. It's our last night and the pisco sours are flowing. So you know what that means: put on your dancing shoes, you've had some practice, dance salsa all night! Pisco sours all night long!

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

It's time to say adios! We know goodbyes are hard, but hey, you can always come back, and you're leaving with a wonderful TruFam that you've made great memories with, so it's not all sad, BUT we know the blues hit hard, which is why it's not goodbye, it's "see you later". As your adventure continues, our Travel Ninjas are here to help you continue your journey. Stay awesome, TruFam!

Meals: Breakfast