Day 6

 

Route for the day: Nazca – Colca Canyon. Long driving day on the famed Panamericana along the Pacific Coast of Peru, past the volcano Sabancaya to the second deeptst canyon in the world, Colca Canyon. Evening meal together and overnight stay at a hotel near the canyon.

Day 7

 

Route for the day: Colca Canyon – Arequipa?. The road winds like a snake up into the Andean Highlands. Crossing a pass in the Andes at an altitude of 4,920 metres. Here, large herds of vicuña (Andean llamas) still roam the high grasslands. Drive to Arequipa, the "White City". Evening meal together and hotel accommodation.

Day 8

 

Route for the day: Arequipa – Lake Titicaca. Drive on cobblestone roads past El Misti volcano. This route leads alongside the Salidas y Aguada Blanca Nature Reserve, where alpacas and llamas may be seen. The destination for this stage is the largest lake in South America, Lake Titicaca. Overnight camp beside the lake.

Day 9

 

Route for the day: Lake Titicaca – Cusco?. Drive to Puno and two-hour boat tour to the extraordinary floating islands of the Uros in Lake Titicaca. Drive on a well-maintained, tarmac road to Cusco. Final evening meal together and night in a hotel in Cusco.