DAY 1 International Arrival in Lima
Assistance at your arrival to Lima International Airport and transfer to your Hotel. There you will receive a briefing on your tour; receive vouchers covering all the services included in your tour and additional information on the organization of your Peru trip.
Meals Included: None
DAY 2 Flight to Arequipa
Reception and transfer to your hotel. After breakfast, continue by land on your excursion towards the Colca Valley driving across Pampa Cañahuas at the Aguada Blanca National Reserve, habitat of herds of Vicuñas and stopping at the Mirador de los Andes, the Crater of Chucura, the Mirador de Chivay, where beautiful pre-Columbian terraces still being cultivated by native Collaguas can be observed. The highest point of the road is at 4350 m.a.s.l. Arrival to the Town of Chivay at 13:00hrs. approx. Transfer to your selected Lodge. Box lunch. In the afternoon free time to visit Hot Spring Thermal and Medicinal Baths.
Meals Included: Breakfast and box lunch
DAY 3 Condor’s Cross / Colca Canyon / Return to Arequipa
Early in the morning departure to the “Condor’s Cross” from where the great Andean bird, the Condor, may be spotted flying in circles above still farmed green pre-Hispanic terraces. Enjoy the impressive panorama of the Colca Canyon, one of the deepest in the World (3,180 mts.).
On the way back to Chivay, visit to the Mirador of Chinina, where we will find the famous Hanging Tombs and the Hanging Bridge of Sifón that joins the Town of Yanque with Coporaque. At the Town of Yanque, visit its beautiful church and its characteristic cobbled stone streets among other attractions. To have spectacular views of the Colca Valley, we will drive to the observation points of Choquetipo and Artahuilque and also to the Town of Maca. After lunch at a local restaurant, return to the City of Arequipa, arriving at 18:00hrs. Approx. Overnight at selected hotel.
Meals Included: Breakfast and lunch
DAY 4 Morning Bus to Puno
Puno is 297km from Arequipa or 6 hours approximately. Reception and transfer to your hotel.
Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 5 Titicaca Lake, Floating Islands of the Uros and Taquile Island
Breakfast. Early in the morning, we will have an unforgettable motorboat excursion on the waters of Lake Titicaca to the unique “Floating Islands” of the Uros. These ancient inhabitants of the Lake, known as the Water Tribe, have built their own “Islands” by periodically adding new layers of a type of reed called “totora” (Scirpus totora), vegetable fibre of the Papyrus family. Their homes and boats are also made from this material. We will continue our trip to the island of Taquile. This Island is known for having the best weavers of ancient Peru. This place has preserved many rituals and the lifestyle of the ancient Incas. We will walk for about 30 minutes to the center of the island and will stay there for 3 hours and have lunch. Then we will descend 500 stairs. We will leave to Puno at 04:00pmIn the afternoon, return to Puno. Evening free. Overnight at selected Hotel in Puno.
Meals Included: Breakfast
DAY 6 Puno – Cuzco “The Route of the Sun” by Bus
Breakfast. Early departure by bus to the City of Cusco. Travel along the High Plateau of Collao, stopping at the Town of Ayaviri, an important livestock and textile centre, to visit the impressive Temple of Kalasaya, ruins from the ancient Pucara Culture. About 70 km further on, we pass through La Raya Ranch where we can see herd’s vicuñas and llamas. Then we will have a buffet lunch in a countryside restaurant, where we can enjoy the delightful culinary art of the region. During the trip, we pass by the lovely Wacarpay Lake, offering spectacular views of the mountains reflected in its calm waters. We proceed to the beautiful Town of Andahuaylillas, and visit the Church of San Pedro de Andahuaylillas, better known as the Sistine Chapel of the Americas, due to its decorated polychrome ceiling. On the way, we stop in Raqchi, where we can see a spectacular Inca Sanctuary built by the Inca Pachacutec, and dedicated to the great Inca God of Wiracocha. It has a great central wall with a stone base of fine Inca architecture. Other walls are made of giant adobe bricks. The structure also has two circular lateral columns. Around the Temple are several buildings once used for housing and storage.
Afternoon arrival in Cusco and transfer to your selected Hotel. Evening free. Overnight at selected Hotel in Cusco.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Typical Lunch
DAY 7 Cusco – Sacred Valleys of the Incas
Early morning excursion to the Urubamba Valley, the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Visit to the picturesque Indian Pisac Market held on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, the shopping paradise of the Andes where barter is still practiced. Enjoy the unique atmosphere during a typical lunch. In the afternoon, passing through the Towns of Calca and Urubamba, we visit the Inca Fortress and Citadel of Ollantaytambo, built to guard the entrance to this part of the Valley, and protect it from possible invasion from the tribes in the Lower jungle.
You can walk through the quaint streets of the nearby Town, and get a good idea of what this Strategic Military, Religious, and Agricultural Centre was like during the era of the Inca Empire. On our way back to Cusco we stop of at the picturesque Andean village of Chinchero to visit the ruins of the Royal Hacienda of Tupac Inca Yupanqui. We will admire a well-preserved Inca Wall in the Main Square, and visit the beautiful Colonial temple built on Inca foundations, with interesting frescoes in the portico. Late afternoon return to your selected Hotel for overnight. Evening free. We suggest strolling around the Main Square and enjoy the night atmosphere trying a delicious Pisco Sour in some of the many pubs around the Square.
Note: The visit to the Village of Chinchero depends on the time available. Pisac Market only Tuesdays Thursdays and Sundays.
Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel
DAY 8 Cusco – Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu
The day starts with an early morning rise to transfer to Cusco train station for a train journey to the famous Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu, also known as “The Lost City of the Incas”. Arrive at Aguas Calientes station followed by a 30-minute bus drive, climbing 6km of winding road, to the incredible Machu Picchu. Upon arrival, we’ll participate in a guided tour of the Citadel, visiting the Main Plaza, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Sun Dial, the Royal Quarters, the Temple of the Three Windows and various burial grounds. After the tour you will have time to stroll around the archaeological site at your leisure. Lunch at a local restaurant in Aguas Calientes Town. Return to Cusco.
Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel
DAY 9 Transfer to airport or terminal
Take flight to Lima. Connect with return flight home.
Meals Included: Breakfast
END OF SERVICES
* PRICE PER PERSON BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY
Price subject to change based on in country airfare changes and availability. * Only 50% deposit require to secure rate and space
Includes
Hotels
Insurance
- All taxes and fees
- 1 night in Lima at Britania Hotel. Miraflores.or similar 3*
http://www.hbritaniamiraflores.com - 1 night in Arequipa at Casa Andina Hotel or similar 3*
http://www.casa-andina.com/peru/hotels/arequipa-hotels/classic-arequipa/hotel.php - 1 night in Colca at Casa Andina Hotel or similar 3*
http://www.casa-andina.com/peru/hotels/colca-hotels/classic-colca/hotel.php - 3 nights in Cusco at Hotel Terra Andina or San Francisco Plaza 3*
http://www.terraandinahotel.com
http://www.sanfranciscoplazacusco.com - 2 nights in Puno at La Hacienda Hotel or similar 3*
- Transportation to the visitor sites
- 1- day entrance to the visitor sites
- 1-day bus ride and entrance to Machu Picchu (please add US$90 for second day entrance and bus and US$10 for entrance to Huayna Picchu)
- Transportation from and back to the airports
- Local certified bilingual guides
- Train tickets Cusco Machu Picchu via Expedition train service (please add US$75 for round trip Vista Dome train)
Not Included
- Insurance
Lima / Cusco / Puno / Arequipa / Other Cities
Trip Cancellation | UP TO US$500 PER PERSON (additional coverage available at low cost) |
Trip Interruption | UP TO US$500 PER PERSON (additional coverage available at low cost) |
Emergency Medical/Dental Coverage | $10,000 |
Emergency Medical Transportation | $50,000 |
Baggage Coverage | $500 |
Baggage Delay | $100 |
Travel Delay | $150 |
24-Hour Hotline Assistance | Included |
(*) Available Basic trip cancellation/ interruption insurance up to US$500 per person. Approximate cost of policy US$50 per person unless additional trip cancellation/interruption coverage is requested. Insurance provided by Allianz Travel Insurance under their rules and regulations. Valid for US citizens and legal residents only. International flights, individual tours and/or treks are excluded. Peru Travel and Tours, LLC is not obligated to purchase an insurance policy nor liable if a policy is not purchased or declined by client. Peru Travel and Tours, LLC is not obligated to compensate in any way or form if a policy is not purchased or can not be purchased.