10 Days | 09 Nights
Explore the natural wonder and rich history of Peru! Do you want to meet the majestic Andean condor in its natural habitat? You can't miss the tour of the Colca Canyon and the Santa Catalina Convent!
Get ready to live a unique and unforgettable experience in Peru! This exciting travel package will take you You will discover the most emblematic treasures of this amazing country. From modern Lima to magical Cusco with the wonderful Machu Picchu, passing through the cultural benefits of Puno and the beauty of Arequipa, you will explore the cultural, historical and natural wealth of Peru.
On your second day, you will visit the impressive archaeological zone of Teotihuacán, where you can marvel at the monumental Pyramids of the Sun and the Moon, the temple of Quetzalpapalotl, the citadel and the avenue of the dead. You will also visit a craft center and the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of America.
Transfer from Lima airport to the selected hotel.
Our tour begins by visiting El Parque del amor, where we appreciate the extraordinary landscape of the Costa Verde and the Pacific Ocean.
Then we move to the Lima Pre-Hispanic Pyramid Huaca Pucllana (panoramic visit), ancient Ceremonial and archaeological Center built in the 4th century AD. and considered a Sacred Town of the Incas. We will also visit El Olivar Park.
Then we will arrive at the Historic Center of Lima, to visit on a pedestrian basis and appreciate the Plaza de Armas, Government Palace, Archbishop's Palace, Municipal Palace, its beautiful Balconies, Colonial Mansions, main streets.
We will also find the Monumental Complex of San Francisco, which constitutes the largest example of colonial religious art in America. Where its main attraction is the visit to its underground crypts known as The Catacombs.
Night in Lima.
Breakfast at the hotel.
At the indicated time transfer to Lima airport.
Flight Lima Cusco (on behalf of the Paxs)
Reception at the Cusco airport and transfer to your hotel.
At the coordinated time we will begin picking up from the hotels, to begin the visit to the city and nearby ruins, we will visit KORICANCHA, the most sacred and important building of the Tahuantinsuyo empire, also known as the Temple of the Sun.
We continue with the visit to the four ruins surrounding Cusco: SACSAYHUAMAN (large fortress located 5 km from the city), QENQO (sacred amphitheater, center of worship of the god Puma, place where human sacrifices were made), PUCAPUCARA (“Fortress Red” due to the hue that its rocks acquire in the light of twilight) and TAMBOMACHAY (temple to worship water).
Night in Cusco.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Tour to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Tour of the town of Pisac, a picturesque colonial mestizo town, in the same way, on Sundays the mass is celebrated in Quechua. Then we visited the towns of Ccoya, Lamay, Calca and Urubamba on the way. Buffet lunch. In the afternoon, a guided tour of the town of Ollantaytambo, where the Ollantaytambo archaeological park is located, a gigantic agricultural, administrative, social, religious and military complex in the times of Tahuantinsuyo.
Train departure from Ollantaytambo station to Machu Picchu Pueblo.
Overnight in Machu Picchu Village.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Pick up from the hotel and transfer to the Puente Ruinas station, where we will take the buses that will take us to the Lost City of the Incas, “Machu Picchu”, the most famous example of Inca architecture. It was discovered in 1911 by Hiram Bingham. We will enjoy a guided tour of the main buildings of the citadel such as: El Mirador, Temple of the Three Windows, the Intihuatana, etc.
At the end of this tour we will take the bus down to Machu Picchu Pueblo. You will have free time for lunch. (PASSENGER ACCOUNT), in the afternoon departure from the Machu Picchu Pueblo train station.
Departure by train to the city of Cusco.
Arrival in the city of Cusco and transfer to the hotel.
Night in Cusco.
Breakfast at the hotel
Early in the morning, departure by tour bus with destination to Puno city (3,860 m.s.n.m.). During the trip we will pass by the Wacarpay Lagoon, offering us a spectacular view of the mountains reflected in its tranquil waters. We visited the pre Inca citadel of Pikillacta located very close to the lake. Pikillacta is a Quechua word meaning “city of fleas” and is one of the most spectacular centers of Wari culture. These ruins consist of more than 700 structures of some walls which have been erected to almost 12 meters high. We will continue towards the picturesque town of Andahuaylillas, where we will visit the Temple of San Pedro de Andahuaylillas, christened as the Sistine Chapel of America, for its wealth of colonial art and frescoes covering walls, plinths, ceilings and porticoes. On the way, we will stop in Racchi, where we will visit the spectacular Inca sanctuary built by the Pachacútec Inca dedicated to the great Inca god Wiracocha.
It has a large central wall with a stone base and other walls made of adobe. In the surroundings of the temple there are various ancient buildings used as houses or warehouses. Approximately 70 km. Later, we will pass through the La Raya ranch, where we will see herds of vicuñas and llamas. Then we will travel along the Collao plateau, stopping in the city of Ayaviri, an important livestock and textile center, where we will visit the Kalasaya temple, belonging to the ancient Pucara culture. Buffet lunch in a quiet and peaceful country place, where we will delight ourselves with regional culinary art. In the afternoon, we will arrive in Puno and take you to your hotel.
Night in Puno.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer from the hotel to the port, to board our motor boat and visit the floating islands of Los Uros, which are approximately 30 minutes away. After a brief visit (approx. 40 min.), we will continue the trip to the Natural Island of Taquile. Whose residents are mainly dedicated to agriculture, crafts and fishing. The locals continue to live according to their ancient Inca traditions and laws with customs, religious and folklore rituals such as: Marriage (Silvinacuy), payment to the land (Pachamama).
12.00 hrs. (half day) Typical lunch. After lunch: Passengers will have two free hours to visit the town's craft center and take photographs with panoramic views and then return to the city of Puno (to their respective hotels).
Night in Puno.
Breakfast at the hotel
At the coordinated time, transfer to the bus station to head to the white city of Arequipa.
Upon arrival in the city of Arequipa, we will have reception and transfer to the hotel.
Night accommodation in Arequipa.
Breakfast at the hotel
2:00 p.m. We will start our City Tour visiting the Plaza de Armas, one of the most beautiful in Peru; the Cathedral, an example of Peruvian architecture during the 19th century that houses precious gold and silver treasures; and the Church of La Compañía, an old Jesuit temple, perhaps the most important in Arequipa for its history and tradition. With a beautiful façade with columns carved with spirals, laurel wreaths, flowers, birds, etc. Then we will visit the convent of Santa Catalina, a 17th century “small city” opened to the public in 1970 after 400 years of cloister, transporting its visitors four centuries in the past. You will tour numerous and spacious patios and gardens, the kitchen and slave quarters, and the stone laundry rooms of the convent.
17:00 Hrs. Return to the hotel.
Night accommodation in Arequipa.
Around 03:00 am
03:00 Hrs. approx. Pick up from central hotel.
06:30 Hrs. approx. Breakfast in Chivay.
07:00 Hrs. approx. Departure from Chivay towards the Cruz del Condor Viewpoint, along the way we will have a stop in the town of Yanque to visit its colonial-style church and appreciate dances.
08:30 Hrs. approx. Arrival at the Cruz del Cóndor, from this point you can observe the flight of the condor and also the depth of the canyon (4280m).
10:30 Hrs. approx. On the return journey we will visit small towns and viewpoints such as:
11:30 Hrs. approx. The bus will take us to the relaxing Thermo Medicinal Baths.
12:30 Hrs. approx. Time for lunch in Chivay.
14:00 Hrs. approx. Departure to Arequipa, on the way we will visit:
17:00 Hrs. approx. Arrival in the City of Arequipa.
Night accommodation in Arequipa.
Breakfast at the hotel
At the coordinated time transfer to the airport.
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