Trip Itinerary

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Day 1: Welcome to Lima, City of Kings, and the Larco Museum of Cultures

 

• Arrival in the city of Lima, assistance, and transfer to the accommodation.

• ​An exclusive and intense tour of the Historical Center of Lima 

• The mortal remains of San Martín de Porres, San Juan Masías, and Santa Rosa de Lima lie inside.​

• Crossing the Plaza Mayor, the Government Palace, and the Municipality, going into the Cathedral, a jewel in the history of Lima, with artworks that will make us feel closer to colonial Lima.

• Depart downtown Lima and visit the Larco Museum, gaining a clear understanding of the cultures that inhabited ancient Peru.

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Day 2: Arequipa, the White City

 

• Transfer to the airport for departure to Arequipa. Arrival, assistance, and transfer to the accommodation.

• ​In the afternoon, the “White City” opens its doors to us in a tour that starts in the beautiful colonial neighborhood of San Lázaro, the place where Arequipa was founded.

• From here, we will walk through its colorful streets adorned with geraniums, and later we will go to the observation point of  Carmen Alto, to enjoy a beautiful view of agricultural terraces, and from there we will be able to observe the three volcanoes towering over the city.

• Proceed to the colonial district of Yanahuara.

• Visit the Santa Catalina Monastery, an impressive religious monument closed for nearly 400 years, with narrow streets, squares, and gardens reminiscent of old Seville or Granada.

• Continue to the Plaza de Armas, viewing the Cathedral and the surrounding arches, and finally visit the Church of the Society of Jesus, founded by the Jesuits in the 17th century, renowned for its cloisters and the Dome of San Ignacio.

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Day 3: The volcanoes route, Pampa Cañahua, and Chivay

 

• Outing in an adventure by land towards the spectacular Colca Valley.

• We take the route of the volcanoes, going up by the side of the Chachani volcano, and having a formidable view of the Misti and the Picchu volcanoes.

• Visit the vicuna reserve of Pampa Cañahuas, the high Andean habitat where the vicunas live and are protected.

• Descent to the Colca Valley.

• Arrival and check-in to the accommodation. Lunch at the accommodation.

• Free time to rest or to enjoy a bath in the thermal waters in the area.

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Day 4: Colca Canyon, Observation point of the Cruz del Cóndor, and Route to Puno

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• At dawn, we head towards the observation point of the Cruz del Cóndor.

• We will be observing the imposing flight of the condors, huge Andean birds that are the symbol of the Andean countries.

• The view lets us appreciate the great dimension of the canyon, considered one of the world’s deepest canyons.

• We will visit the towns of Maca and Yanque, which still preserve their colonial churches. Lunch in a restaurant in the area.

• In the afternoon, departure by bus is a 6-hour and a half trip to the city of Puno. Arrival, assistance, and transfer to the hotel.

 

Day 5: The Titicaca Sacred Lake and its islands

 

• In the morning, board a motorboat to visit the Uros, a town of people who sought refuge inside Lake Titicaca, fleeing the different cultures that arrived to dominate them.

• They will welcome us with their music and dances.

• Lunch at a community restaurant is a simple meal but very rich in nutrients.

• Afterward, take a walk around the surrounding areas to appreciate the beautiful view of Lake Titicaca.

• Return to the port of Puno. transfer to the accommodation.

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Day 6: Route of the Altiplano

 

• We depart on a tour bus to the city of Cusco. Our first stop will be the Museo de Lítico de Pucará (Pucara Lithic Museum)

• This town is also famous for the Doritos de Pucará (Pucara little bulls), beautiful multicolored handicrafts that symbolize protection, happiness, and fertility.

• Our next stop will be at the highest point at 4,335 m.a.s.l. in La Raya, a geographic division of the basin of water from the Titicaca Lake and the Vilcanota River that will go to the Amazonas River basin.

• We continue towards the town of Racchi, the location of the temple of the god Wiracocha. The stone base of the huge columns and walls stands out and gives us an idea of how majestic this small palace was.

• As our last stop, we visit the beautiful church of San Pedro Apóstol de Andahuaylillas, known as the “Sixtina de América” (The Sistine Chapel of America) for the paintings that adorn its ceilings and walls.

• Arrival in Cusco and transfer to the accommodation.

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Day 7: Cusco, Capital of the Empire and the Archaeological Park of Sacsayhuaman

 

• In the morning, we will leave behind the crowds to visit Sacsayhuaman.

• Afterward, we continue to the Inca adoratory of Q’enqo, with its surprising altar for sacrifices embedded in the internal part of its rocky formation.

• Finally, we arrive at the Puca Pucará lookout and Tambomachay, a monument of notable architectural excellence that is considered one of the pillars of the Andean cosmovision.

• ​In the afternoon, an exclusive stroll in the city starts with a visit to the Plaza de San Cristóbal (San Cristóbal Square) to enjoy a panoramic overview of the city.

• Afterward, we will visit the San Pedro Market, where we will absorb the local flavors and learn more about the products of the area in this market that has it all and supplies the entire city.

• Later, the Qorikancha Temple will welcome us with all its splendor and magnificence, with walls that used to be covered in gold.

• From San Blas, the artisans’ neighborhood, we will walk down the street Hatun Rumiyoc on our way to the palace Inca Roca, today´s Archbishop's Palace, and we will have time to admire the world-famous Twelve-Angled Stone.

• We will continue to the Plaza de Armas to visit the Cathedral, which houses colonial works of incredible value.

 

Day 8: Inca Village of Chinchero, Terraces of Moray, and the Inca Village of Ollantaytambo

 

• Today we shall visit the most outstanding places in the Sacred Valley of the Incas.

• We will depart towards the Village of Chinchero, the most typical and colorful of the Sacred Valley. This village is famous for its weaving women. A short stop in the center of a textile appreciates the old Inca techniques for dyeing and spinning using alpaca wool.

• After visiting the Inca plaza with its beautiful colonial church, we will continue towards Moray, a beautiful Inca archaeological site made up of concentric agricultural terraces that served as a lab to recreate microclimates.

• Have Lunch - Later visit to the last living village of the Incas, Ollantaytambo.

• Also, a visit to the Temple of the Ten Windows, the Bath of the Princess, and the Sun Temple.

• Lodging in the area.

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Day 9: Machu Picchu, the Lost City

 

• The much-awaited day to visit one of the 7 Wonders of the World. Boarding at the Ollantaytambo station.

• Departure on the selected train.

• Arrival at the Machu Picchu station. Assistance from our staff to board the bus that will ascend a winding road, with a spectacular view of the Urubamba River, which forms a deep canyon.

• Explore the Lost City of the Incas, Machu Picchu, which will greet us with its incredible terraces, staircases, ceremonial sites, and urban areas. Energy exudes from the whole place. Lunch. At the coordinated time.

• Return by train and transfer to the accommodation in Cusco.

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Day 10:  Farewell day

 

• Transfer to the airport to take your flight to Lima and connect with your international flight to your home.

 

Inclusions:

 

• Air ticket Lima/Arequipa and Cusco/Lima. Air tickets will be issued according to the flight availability of the booking date.

• Private transfers between airports/bus stations to hotels.

• Shuttle transfers between the railway station to the hotel.

• All admission tickets are included in each tour description.

• Round-trip ticket train to Machu Picchu according to the chosen category. 

• Shared tours with local-speaking guides in English/Spanish.

• 6 lunches.

• 9 hotel nights according to the chosen category.

• Airport taxes.

• Daily breakfast.

 

Exclusions:

 

• Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

• Gratuities

• International Flights 

• Visa fee

• Anything not mentioned specifically 

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