Essential Peru Holiday |
Trip code: trip045Type Service: Group Tour
Itinerary: Customizable
Starting Price
$1496
Trip Length
10 Days
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- Trip Overview
- Destinations: Southern Peru, Lima, Cuzco, Machu Picchu, Arequipa & Colca, Lake Titicaca
Activities: Cultural and History,Multi-Activity,Family
Highlights: Lima, Machu Picchu, Cusco, Lake Titicaca, Arequipa, Colca Canyon, Andes Mountains, Cusco, Pisaq ruins and market, Ollantaytambo ruins, Sacred Valley
All the highlights on our best-value 10 days trip: A spectacular journey through Peru's varied landscape, relax in Cuzco’s Plaza de Armas, be amazed by the geometric perfection of Ollantaytambo, visit the Sacred Valley, Behold the lost city of Machu Picchu, Sample life on Lake Titicaca's floating islands, the awe-inspiring Machu Picchu in its incredible mountaintop setting, and the stunning 3000m deep Colca Canyon.
Day by Day Itinerary
Day 1 - International Arrival in LimaOur representative will meet with you at International Lima Airport and escort you to your hotel.
There are no planned activities, so check into the hotel and rest up. Overnight at Lima HotelMeals Included: None
Day 2 – Lima Sightseeing TourBreakfast at the Hotel; morning free to relax; we recommend you to take a long rest and be prepared to begin with this unforgettable journey through our wonderful country.
At 2:30pm start your guided sightseeing tour to the most attractive and important sites in Lima, the "City of Kings". This excursion offers the best combination of the different attractions in Lima and its three historical periods: pre-Hispanic, colonial and contemporary. In Lima, there were several different pre-Columbian cultures which are dated thousands of years back. Lima was part of the Inca Empire until was founded by the Spaniard Francisco Pizarro on the 18th of January, 1535; back to Hotel - Overnight at Lima HotelMeals Included: Breakfast
Day 3 - Flight to Arequipa - Arequipa Sightseeing TourBreakfast at the hotel; transfer to Lima airport for your flight to Arequipa, upon arrival reception, assistance and transfer to the hotel, morning free time to relax
In the afternoon Arequipa; including Mirador de Carmen Alto, Mirador de Yanahuara, Plaza de Armas and the Monasterio de Santa Catalina. We visit the Monastery of Santa Catalina, called "a city within a city", a Spanish city in miniature with stone streets, beautiful patios, and plaza. It is a masterpiece of colonial architecture, and houses some of the finest examples of Spanish American religious art, during colonial times were the refuge of female nobility who had decided to shut them away from the world and dedicate entirely to prayer.
Overnight at Arequipa HotelMeals Included: Breakfast
Day 4 - Arequipa - Colca ValleyBreakfast at the hotel; excursion to Colca Canyon 2 Day; pick up from the Hotel at 07:45am then leave Arequipa to a journey to the center of the Earth, our end Colca Canyon, towards nor west direction behind snow-covered Chachani, Yura, small valley with thermal springs, see wild vicuñas in Pampa Cañahuas national reserve, Alpacas & llamas in Tocra, some birds like flamingoes, ibis, andean gooze, ducks, Andean eagle "Kara Kara" view point of the Volcanoes and snow covered mountains in Patapampa (4,800m)(15,000ft.), See the Ampato, Sabancaya, Walca Walca, etc.) Chivay Capital of the valley afternoon visit to the thermal springs & pools in La Calera
(Admission to the pools not included, about US$ 5 per person) - Overnight at Colca Valley HotelMeals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 5 - Colca Canyon - Condor's Cross - Bus to PunoBreakfast at the hotel; In order to see the mighty Condor, you will wake up at 5:00am, breakfast will be served at 5:30am, and by 6:00am we will be driving towards the “Cruz del Condor”, a natural lookout point where you can see the spectacular flight of the majestic Condor can be appreciated. On the way back to Chivay, visit to the Mirador of Chinina, where we will find the famous Cliffside Tombs and the Hanging Bridge of Sifón that joins the Town of Yanque with Coporaque. To have spectacular views of the Colca Valley, we will drive to the Lookout points of Choquetipo and Artahuilque.
After the tour take the bus to Puno journey will take around 6 hours. Upon arrival reception and transfer to the Hotel in Puno - Overnight at Puno HotelMeals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 6 - Lake Titicaca - Floating Islands of Uros and TaquileBreakfast at the hotel; pick up from the Hotel at 7:30am we take a two-hour motor boat 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 unique to the area called "Totora". Their homes and boats are also made from this material. We continue our motorboat trip to Taquile Island, inhabited by Quechua-speaking natives who have developed efficient and unique social systems, as well as fine hand weaving techniques, down through the generations. Upon arrival at the Town of Taquile we will have a lunch. Then we will walk through the various hills and archaeological sites of this 6km long island. In the afternoon, return to Puno - Overnight at Puno HotelMeals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 7 - Bus to CuscoBreakfast at the hotel; pick up from the hotel at 07:00am and transfer to the Bus Station to head off to Cusco. Beautiful scenery all along the way, visit of the Raqchi and archeological sites as well as Andahuaylillas village and its famous "Sixteen Chapel" that was built in the middle of the 17th century. Lunch in Sicuani; upon arrival; reception and transfer to Cusco Hotel - Overnight at Cusco HotelMeals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 8 – Sacred Valley of the TourBreakfast at the hotel; pick up from the hotel at 8:00am for your full day tour to the impressive Sacred Valley of the Incas, explore the beautiful Peruvian countryside with a full-day tour of the magical Sacred Valley. First place, you will visit the town of Pisaq, famous for its bustling market. This native town was once where “exchange transactions” took place. In this type of transaction, customers would exchange one good for another instead of using currency. Visit the market of Pisaq where you can purchase beautifully crafted products hand-made by the locals. On Sunday, the main attraction is a mass celebrated in Quechua and conducted in Spanish. It is attended by the mayors and their attendants who play traditional musical instruments called "pututos."
Afterwards, you'll enjoy a typical Peruvian lunch (included in price) before visiting the fortress of Ollantaytambo.
Next, you will visit the impressive ruins of Ollantaytambo fortress. These magnificent ancient ruins serve as great vantage points to look out over the valley.
Originally the royal estate of Emperor Pachacuteq during the Inca Empire, this site later served as a stronghold for Manco Inca Yupanqui in the Inca´s final rebellion against the Spanish.
Stop in Ollantaytambo where you’ll take train to Aguas Calientes; upon arrival to Aguas Calientes, reception and transfer to the hotel - Overnight at Aguas Calientes HotelMeals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 9 - Full Day Machu Picchu & Back to CuscoBreakfast at the hotel; full day Excursion to Machu Picchu from Aguas Calientes, early transfer at 5:30am to the Bus Stop for the short ride (25 minutes) up to the citadel of Machu Picchu. Upon arrival, you will participate in a guided tour of the Citadel, visiting the Main Plaza, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Sun Dial (the most important preserved Intihuatana), the Royal Quarters, the Temple of the Three Windows, houses, warehouses, a large central square; and all connected by narrow roads and steps that are surrounded by terraces cut into the mountain side. After the tour you'll have time to stroll around the Archaeological Site at your leisure.
Then, you will have time to perform some of the following activities by yourself (not included in the price):
1. Climb to Wayna Picchu; for the most adventurous people, we suggest to go up the Wayna Picchu from where you can appreciate the immensity of Machu Picchu, even more amazing being high and distant.
2. Walk to Sun Gate; opportunity to walk (approx. 1 hour) up to the Sun Gate (Inti Punku)
Lunch at the Sanctuary Lodge Restaurant in Machu Picchu (included in the price)
Train back to Cusco: In the afternoon you'll return to the train station in Aguas Calientes for the trip back to Cusco - train departure to Cusco; upon arrival to Cusco reception and transfer to the Hotel
Overnight at Cusco HotelMeals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 10 - Depart Cusco - Lima International departureBreakfast at the hotel; transfer to the airport for departure flight to Lima and then take your connecting flight at homeMeals Included: Breakfast - Prices & Includes
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- Tour cost per person
- Trip includes:
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- Type
- Package
- lenght
- 10 Days
- Service
- Group Tour
- Itinerary
- Customizable
- $1496
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Index More Information:
Includes ^ Back To Title- All mentioned transport
- Double or single room in the selected hotel with breakfast
- Entrance to parks and cultural sights
- Guided visits and mentioned excursions
- English/Spanish speaking guide to accompany visits and excursions
- All transfers
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary
- Train tickets Expedition Class
- International airfares
- Domestic flights
- Airport departure (US$ 30 per person for international flights and US$ 6.5 for national flights) taxes or visa fees
- Excess baggage charges
- Additional nights during the trip due to flight cancellations
- Alcoholic beverages or bottled water
- Snacks
- Insurance of any kind
- Laundry
- Phone calls
- Radio calls or messages
- Reconfirmation of flights and items of personal nature
- Personal equipment
- Obligatory personal insurance and meals which are not mentioned
- Upgrade the train to Vistadome Class: add US$ 50 per person
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