This itinerary is for reference and can be accomodated according to your preferences
Duration:12 days / 11 nights
Tour Description: This program offers the best destinations that Peru can offer, you will visit Lima and its colonial architecture, Arequipa and its casonas and temples, Cuzco and Inca's Sacred Valley, its numerous archaeological monuments, the majestic and grand Machu Picchu citadel, without missing out Titicaca Lake, the highest navigable lake in the world.
Tour Type: Archaeological, cultural
Itinerary
Day 1: ... / Lima
Reception and transfer from Airport to the Hotel.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 2: Lima
Guided tour around Lima and the Historical Center, with typical traits of the Colonial times, such as the Government Palace, the Main Square, located in the heart of the city, the City Hall, the Cathedral and the San Francisco Convent, a fascinating display of colonial art, considered World Cultural Heritage. Your visit will continue around the residential districts of San Isidro and Miraflores, entertainment and touristics centres, ending your tour at Larcomar where you will enjoy a wonderful panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 3: Lima / Arequipa
Reception and transfer from Hotel to the Airport.
Airline ticket from Lima to Arequipa
Upon your arrival, reception and transfer to the selected hotel.
Tour around the Main Square, Cathedral, Church and Cloisters of Jesus Company, Santa Catalina convent, Yanahuara Church and Viewer. (This tour can be in the morning or in the afternoon and it takes three and a half hours)
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 4: Arequipa / Valle del Colca
Departure towards Colca Valley. On the way you will cross the Aguada Blanca and Salinas National Reserve. Continue to "Mirador de los andes" a strategic point to see the great amount of volcanoes. Arrival at Chivay town and transfer to the selected accommodation. After lunch, visit "La Calera" hot springs where you can take a relaxing bath. After dinner, overnight in selected hotel.
Overnight at Hotel
Day 5: Valle del Colca / Arequipa
After breakfast, you will start the journey through the main towns of the valley stopping at Yanque. Then departure towards "El Mirador de la Cruz", the best spot to observe the deepness of the canyon (11,155 ft), before arrival to "Cruz del Condor" passangers can choose for a short walk (45 min.) along a path at the edge of the canyon. Arrival. This is the place from where almost always is possible to see the majestic fly of the condors. On the way back visit some very interesting typical towns, pre inca hanging tombs, terraces. Arrival at Chivay and lunch. At appropriate time ride back to Arequipa and transfer to selected hotel.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 6: Arequipa / Cusco
At appropriate time, transfer to the airport.
Airline tickect from Arequipa to Cusco
Tour around the magical city of Cusco, visiting the historic Main Square and the Cathedral, both of colonial style, as well as the Koricancha or Temple of the Sun, ancient adoration Inca centre for the Sun God. The tour will continue with a visit to the Fortress of Sacsayhuaman, built entirely of perfectly fitted carved stones and where the Inti Raymi celebration takes place every year. You will also visit ancient Inca centres such as Kenko, labyrinth in Quechua, where several ceremonies and rituals took place; Puca Pucara, with vigilance spots or "tambos" along the Inca Trail; and Tambomachay, also know as the Inca Baths, the Inca tribute to the liquid element or Unu. The tour comes to its end at the Misminay native community, where you can enjoy of their handicrafts exhibit.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 7: Cusco / Sacred Valley
Tour to the Sacred Valley Visit the colorful handicraft market of Pisaq. Lunch at a local restaurant. Finally, visit Ollantaytambo, Inca fortress built to watch the entrance to the valley.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 8: Sacred Valley / Machu Picchu / Cusco
Transfer from your hotel to the train station.
Train ride to the Machu Picchu ruins. You'll be taken by bus from the Aguas Calientes train station to the top of the mountain where you can find the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu. After the two hour guided tour, lunch at a local restaurant.
Back to the Aguas Calientes train station at the appropriate time to take the train back to Cusco.
Transfer from the train station to your hotel in Cusco.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 9: Cusco / Puno
Transfer from the hotel to the bus station.
Bus ride in First Class, departing from Cusco. You will enjoy some stops along the eight hour journey, such as the Andahuaylillas town and its church, considered the Sistine Chapel of America; the archaeological site of Raqchi with its temple to Wiracocha, almighty and supreme guide; La Raya, the highest spot on this journey; and finally the archaeological site of Puca Pucara, after which you'll arrive to the city of Puno, and will be taken to your hotel. Lunch included.
Transfer from the bus station to Puno Hotel.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 10: Puno
Motor boat excursion to Uros floating Islands. Its inhabitants have built their own "islands" by periodically adding new layers of a type of reed unique to the area called "totora". Then the trip continues towards Taquile island, where you will start a hike to the town to visit the Handicraft Center to buy a great variety of fine coloured hand made weaves. At proper time transfer to Puno. Upon arrival transfer to selected hotel.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 11: Puno / Lima
Transfer from Puno to the airport in Juliaca city. On the way, visit the famous Chullpas Sillustani, 12 m/40ft high stone cylinder burial chambers, used by the Aymaras to bury their important leaders. Arrival to the airport.
Airline tickect to Lima
Reception and transfer from Airport to the Hotel.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 12: Lima / ...
Reception and transfer from Hotel to the Airport
Our programs include:
All entrance fees and transfers to the excursions
Guides on all excursions on the language of your choice
Lodging
All ground transportation
All transfers to and from the airport in private service
Train ticket Cusco - Aguas Calientes - Cusco
Bus ticket Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes
Second Entrance to Machu Picchu
Domestic flights
All breakfasts
Lunches at Sacred Valley-Cusco and Machu Picchu
Does not include:
International flights
Airport taxes (US$ 31.00 for International flights and US$ 6.82 for domestic flights)