TREK IN CUSCO
Inca Trail Machupicchu (4D-3N)
Inca Trail Machupicchu (2D-1N)
TOURS IN CUSCO
OTHER DESTINATIONS
You will receive assistance upon arrival to the Lima International Airport and a transfer via private coach to your hotel located in the Historical Downtown sector of the city. A rest at the hotel is recommended after such an exhausting journey. You will stay overnight at the hotel.
In the morning, you will take a private guided tour of the historic "City of the Kings," including visits to some important sites such as the Plaza Mayor, Basilica Cathedral, Government Palace (external tour only), and sightseeing, with a panoramic view of the Plaza San Martin and Colonial Balconies of Lima.
This is followed by a private guided visit to the residential districts of San Isidro and Miraflores, the Central Park of Miraflores, and the Tourism and Entertainment Centre of Larcomar, symbol of modern Lima. This is the best place to enjoy a spectacular panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean. Next, you will visit the Museo Larco Herrera. This exhibition displays textiles, utensils, and tools used by ancient Peruvian civilizations in ceramic and metal works. It also holds a collection of ceramic ware that incorporates ornamentation of gold and silver with semiprecious stones ascribed to Pre-Inca and Inca civilizations. You will stay overnight at your hotel.
In the morning, you will fly to the city of Arequipa by crossing over the western Andes. Arequipa sits at an altitude of 2,350 m and is known as the “Ciudad Blanca” (White City) due to the widespread use of “Sillar” (a type of volcanic rock) as an important building material in the city’s Colonial architecture. Your accommodation will be provided at a hotel in Arequipa.
In the afternoon, the tour includes a visit to the Convent of Santa Catalina, the most important religious monument conserved by the city. This is followed by a visit to the Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral, various Colonial churches, and the impressive cloisters of the Compañia church, colonial streets, and the Mirador district of Yanahuara. Later in the day, you will return and spend the night at your hotel.
In the morning, you will depart from your hotel and travel to the Colca Canyon. We will pass by Pampa Cañahuas (a Vicuña nature reserve). We will reach an altitude of approximately 4,800 m at a point know as “Patapampa Pass," from where we will have an extraordinary view into the valley of the Colca Canyon. Then we will arrive at the town of Chivay. You will receive accommodation at the hotel with a private bathroom. In the afternoon we will visit the local “thermal baths” of La Calera. Then you will return to the hotel.
In the morning, we will travel toward a spot called Cruz del Condor (Cross of the Condor), the deepest part of the Colca Canyon. There will be opportunity to observe several wild condors, and then we will visit some of the 14 villages of the area, such as Macca and Llonque. We will admire their beautiful churches which date back to colonial times. Other features in the area worthwhile visiting are the Inca terracing, some remarkable cave paintings, and the currently active Sabancaya Volcano. Then we will return to the town of Chivay. Later in the day we will return to the city of Arequipa and spend the night here.
In the morning, we will depart Arequipa and continue our voyage aboard private coach to our next destination, the city of Juliaca. Before reaching the city of Puno, we will visit the Archaeological Complex of Sillustani, located some 34 kilometers northwest of Puno on the shores of Lake Umayo. In this place, an ancient cemetery of both Colla and Inka civilization, we will contemplate the famous circular funerary towers known as "Chullpas" and enjoy the charming setting of this landscape. Then we will reach the city of Puno. In the afternoon, you will receive a guided tour of the Floating Islands of the Uros, located in the sacred Lake Titicaca. These islands are now inhabited by fishermen who exchange their products in homes constructed of Totora, an aquatic plant used to make crafts and to build boats. You will return to Puno and spend the night at your hotel.
In the morning, you will journey aboard motor boat to the island of Taquile, a beautiful place inhabited by people who have retained ancient customs, values, beliefs, and traditional dress. On Taquile Island you can enjoy the beauty of the Titicaca landscape, with its imposing snowcapped peaks of Bolivia’s Cordillera Real looming in the background. In the afternoon, we will return to Puno and you will spend the night in your hotel.
In the morning, you will transfer to the tourist bus terminal, bound for Cusco. Along the way we will visit the museum in Pukara. Around noon we arrive at a place called “La Raya” (“The Line”), the border and highest point between Cusco and Puno, at 4,335 m. Here you will observe the union of several mountain ranges (“The Knot”). This particular one is called “Nudo de Vilcanota.” Next, we will continue our journey to the town of Sicuani where will have lunch after a very enjoyable tour.
Then we will visit the archaeological complex of Raqchi, known as “Temple of the God Wiracocha.”
After a brief car ride we will reach the village of Andahuaylillas, renowned for its church of San Pedro Apóstol. The richness and great amount of beautiful paintings on the walls have led it to be called “The Sistine Chapel of Peru.” Later in the day, you will arrive in the city of Cusco and spend the night at your hotel.
In the morning, you will visit the Basilica Cathedral which is situated on the Plaza de Armas. You will also visit the Qoricancha where once upon a time there was a great Temple of the Sun on top of which the Spaniard built the Church and Convent of Santo Domingo. Everything in Cusco is of great beauty.
In the immediate surroundings of Cusco we will visit archaeological monuments such as the fortress of Sacsayhuaman, the mysterious subterranean temple of Q’enqo, the watch post of Puca Pucara, and the ritual baths of Tambomachay. Later in the day you will have time to rest and spend the night at the hotel.
You will take a morning excursion to the Sacred Valley, visiting the town of Pisac and its colorful traditional market where you can purchase an array of handicrafts made by local artisans. Then we will visit the ruins of Ollantaytambo and observe the huge complex of administrative, agricultural and religious functions. Here you can see large rock walls, temples and palaces. You will spend the night in Ollantaytambo.
In the morning, you will travel by train to the town of Aguas Calientes. We will arrive at the hotel and then take a quick bus to the entrance of the Citadel of the Incas, Machu Picchu, discovered by Hiram Bingham in 1911. There, you will take a guided tour through the main buildings of the city including the lookout, Temple of the Three Windows, Main Square, the Intihuatana, Temple of the Sun, and more. After a bit of free time to enjoy Machu Picchu, you will return to Aguas Calientes and spend the night in the Hotel.
In the morning, you will have free time. In the afternoon, you will take the tourist train back to Cusco and will receive accommodation at a hotel in Cusco.
In the morning, we will leave Cusco early and pass through the town of Paucartambo and the viewpoint of Tres Cruces (3950m/12950ft). Then we will begin the descent through the Cloud Forest and various ecological zones.
In the afternoon, we will reach the river port of Atalaya, where we will board the canoe that will take us to our lodge. You will spend the night at the lodge. (L, D).
In the morning, we will board a motorized river launch to navigate the headwaters of the upper Madre de Dios River into the Manu National Park Reserved Zone. Along the way we will pass by some of the native communities inhabited by groups of Machiguengas and Piros before arriving at our camp in the Reserved Area of the Park. At night, we will go with torches for a walk along the river shore. There will be the possibility to see animals as Olingo,(Potos flavus), or maybe even an Ocelot (little tiger) along the path. You will spend the night at the lodge. (B, L, D).
This day begins with a short pre-dawn walk to listen to the chorus of jungle fauna birds, monkeys and insects greeting the daybreak. The expedition continues upriver to the Limonal Park Ranger Station, from which point we continue on foot through the primal forest where the only human residents are indigenous tribal groups. We will begin to see an increasing presence of birds and mammals. In the afternoon we arrive at the Caiman Camp near Cocha Salvador, which will become our base for the next two days in the nature reserve. Another night hike is programmed at the close of today’s activities.
Overnight at the lodge. (B, L, D).
In the morning, we will take an early morning walk to the lake of Cocha Otorongo. There is an observation deck for bird watching and wildlife viewing along the surface waters of the lake, from where one can even catch sight of a family of giant otters. The afternoon is devoted entirely to exploring the area of Cocha Salvador. Your guide will explain some of the basic elements of forest ecosystems, the identification of various animal tracks and scats belonging to local mammals, and some of the medicinal plants in the area used by the local indigenous groups. At the lake, a catamaran is available to row to the middle of the lake and observe the wildlife in serenity.
Overnight at the lodge. (B, L, D).
On this day we continue downriver, passing Boca Manu –the point of confluence with the Alto Madre de Dios River- until reaching the Private Reserve of Blanquillo. Along the way, we can meet local inhabitants and talk about their fishing activities along the river banks. This is a great opportunity to observe the customs and cultural practices of the local inhabitants.
Overnight at the lodge. (B, L, D).
In the morning, we will visit the Macaw lick (“Collpa”), a natural mineral-rich clay deposit in the cliffs above the river. From a small floating platform we can see the cliffs and varieties of parrots and large red-blue and blue-yellow Macaws (“Guacamayos”). Various species gather at the cliffs that contain a high degree of clay in their mineral composition, where amid great pageantry and loud fanfare they feed upon it by licking. Afterwards, we get back to Boca Manu´s starting point where we board a light aircraft to fly back to Cusco. (B).
In the morning you will be taken to the airport and will fly back to Lima. After being taken to your hotel, you will have the option of visiting the world-famous Gold Museum of Peru to see valuable objects of gold produced by goldsmiths of the Pre-Inca cultures of Chavin, Mochica and Chimu. You will also see extraordinary ceramics, mummies and funerary bundles.
In the morning you will be taken to the Jorge Chavez International Airport. “End of the services.”
All nights accommodation in Hotel (breakfast included)
All the transfers and land transportations indicated in the itinerary
Domestic flights in Peru
All tours in accordance with the official program
All entrance tickets in excursions indicated in the itinerary
Professional guides for all excursions indicated in the itinerary
Touristic Train tickets * Cusco - Aguas Calientes (Machupicchu)- Cusco
First aid kid
Airport taxes ($30.25 for international flights and $6.05 for domestic flights)
Meals (lunch and dinner are included only where stated)
Services, excursions, hotels and meals not mentioned
Baggage excess
Laundry service
Personal expenses
Tips
TOURS IN PERU