This trip offers you the best of the Peruvian Andes. You will visit Arequipa and the nearby Colca Canyon, one of the deepest in the world, where you will see the mighty condor gliding just a few meters above you. Next are the saphire blue waters of Lake Titicaca at Puno, where we will visit the floating Islands. Next will be Cusco & Machu Picchu, heart of the ones great Inca Empire. A colourful trip with stunning Andean scenery and amazing cul-tures. |
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Itinerary
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Day 1: Lima
Arrival at Lima and transfer to your hotel. If you arrive early, we can arrange optional tours to museums or visit the city and sur-roundings sites |
Day 2: Lima - Arequipa
Morning flight to the Arequipa. The use of the white volcanic rocks for most of the buildings has given Arequipa its nickname White City. In the morning you can relax, in the afternoon we will have an city tour with a visit to Santa Catalina Convent. (B) |
Day 3: Arequipa - Chivay
Transfer to village of Chivay at the upper Colca Canyon. On the way enjoy views of the volcanic peaks of El Misti and the altiplano landscapes, home to llamas, alpacas and vicuñas. and others. Overnight at the charming Colca Lodge. (B, L, D) |
Day 4: Colca Canyon - hike - Cruz del Condor
Today we'll visit he highest point of the Colca Canyon at the Cruz del Condor. Highlight today must be the flight of condor, the lar-gest bird on the planet. With a little luck this incredible animal pass just a few meters above your head. Return to Colca Lodge for the night. (B) |
Day 5: Chivay - Lake Titicaca
Morning transfer by van to Puno, Lake Titicaca. On the way we vi-sit to the mysterious Sillustani chullpas (giant cylindrical burial towers), used by a warrior tribe to bury their elite. You'll spend the night at a hotel in Puno and if time remains, visit the historical Yavari, a historical boat museum. (B,L) |
Day 6: Lake Titicaca - Floating Islands
Lake Titicaca, is the largest and highest navigable lake in South America, located between Peru and Bolivia. It covers an area of 8.300 km2. The saphire blue ice cold water make a beautiful con-trast to the stark altiplano. Our morning departure by boat brings us to the famous floating islands of Uros. After a short visit we head for the Taquile Island, known for its male weavers and spin-ners. A late afternoon return brings us back to Puno the best place to buy alpaca wear. (B, L)(B, L) |
Day 7: Lake Tititcaca - Cusco
Your tour continues with a short morning flight to Cusco, where our guides pick you up at the airport and take you to your hotel, on the way a quick tour of the beautiful Plaza de Armas. You will be free for the rest of the day to relax. (B) |
Day 8: Cusco
In the morning we will have a guided walking tour through the color-ful markets of Cusco as well as the other important attrac-tions, a-mong them: the colonial cathedral and the Temple of the Sun Kori-cancha. After lunch, an afternoon tour of Inca temples and several other Inca sights, including: the fortress of Sacsay-huaman, Kenko, Puka Pukara and the water temple, Tambo Machay. Late afternoon return to your hotel: relax or explore the interesting culture of Cus-co. (B) |
Day 9: Cusco - Sacred Valley
Full day guided excursion to the Sacred Valley. We will visit the picturesque Pisac market, then continue down the Urubamba Val-ley. After lunch we reach Ollantaytambo, a small Inca town with an impressive fortress. Overnight at a local hotel in Urubamba. (B,L) |
Day 10: Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu
Early transfer from your hotel to the train station at Ollantaytambo for a 2 hour ride to the small village of Aguas Calientes at the feet of the Machu Picchu mountain. A bus will bring you to the famous ruins of the citadel of Machu Picchu for a full day guided tour. Overnight at a local hotel in the village of Aguas Calientes. (B,L) |
Day 11: Machu Picchu - Cusco
Optional early trip to the ruins to experience Machu Picchu at sun-rise. Great opportunity for crowd less photos. The other option is to sleep out and explore the village of Aguas Calientes. Afternoon train return to Cusco, where we will arrive in the evening. Transfer to your hotel. (B) |
Day 12: Cusco - Lima - end
Morning transfer to the airport for the return flight to Lima. Trip extensions to other regions or extra days in Lima or Cusco can also be arranged. (B) |
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Included & excluded
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| Included: |
- Billingual guides
- All airline flights within Peru
- All land transport during itinerary
- All entry costs for scheduled tours
- All meals as noted (B= breakfast, L=lunch, D=diner)
- All hotel accommodation (twin share basis incl. continental breakfast)
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- International round-trip airfare to and from Peru
- Sleeping bag, hiking boots and other personal gear
- Lunches and dinners in the cities (unless otherwise noted)
- Personal expenses (tips and gratuities, alcoholic beverages, medical or travel insurance, laundry, (airport) taxes etc.)
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What to take
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- Hiking boots and / or comfortable walking shoes, rubber sandals
- Waterproof-, dry-fit-, and / or thermical clothing (in case of additional trips like rafting)
- Windproof jacket
- Sleeping bag
- (Photo) camera + films
- Torch or flashlight
- 220 / 110V (plug) adaptor
- Sun block, sunglasses, hat
- Insect repellent
- Water bottle
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How to book
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It is really easy to book this trip. Just fill in the booking form.
After receiving your booking form, we will check availibility and within 48 hours you will receive an order confirmation of your booked tour. |
