Live the Andean way 14d/13n
DAY 1 ARRIVAL IN LIMA (150M)
Reception by our staff upon arrival at the international airoort of Lima and transfer to your Hotel.
Accompaniment: Personal assistance of the company.
Transportation: Private vehicle.
Food: At the customer's expense.
Accommodation: Hotel Allpa Miraflores 3*** local category or similar.
DAY 2 LIMA — CITY TOUR & LARCO MUSEUM - AREQUIPA.
We pick you up from your hotel and enjoy our City Tour through Colonial and Modern Lima, starting with a beautiful view of the Pacific Ocean.
Our tour will take you through the modern districts of Miraflores and San Isidro.
Then we will visit the historic center of Lima, named Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. On this tour we will enjoy what was once the center of the colony 16th century Spanish. We will visit the Convent of Santo Domingo, where the relics of three Peruvian saints are preserved, Santa Rosa de Lima, San Martin de Porres and San Juan Macias. Later we will go to the Pueblo Libre district and visit the Larco Museum. This museum exhibits the best and most complete collection of gold and silver from pre-Hispanic Peru in the world. It is also known for its department stores and erotic ceramic showrooms.
At the end of the tour you will have the option of staying at the Larcomar Shopping Center or returning to your hotel. In the afternoon, you have the transfer to the airport, where you have the flight to Arequipa and upon arrival, transfer to your hotel.
DAY 3 AREQUIPA (2,400M) - CITY TOUR
This day we have scheduled a visit to the city, also known as the "white city of Arequipa. It begins with the colonial center: the church of the Society of Jesus, the convent of Santa Catalina, a true city within the city with its streets lined with colorful houses and then they will go to the Cayma and Yanahuara viewpoints where
they will have a panoramic view. of the city and the Misti volcano that guards this city. After the visit, we go to a traditionalpicanteria, where you will taste the local cuisine.
Return to the hotel on your own. Free afternoon and in *option you can go to the Museum of Andean Sanctuaries, which exhibits a collection of mummies; they were found in mountain ice over 500 years old.
DAY 4 AREQUIPA — CHIVAY
After breakfast our tour begins with the trip to the Colca Canyon the road crosses the slopes of Chachani, crossing the national reserve of Salinas and Aguada Blanca populated by wild vicunas and dotted with shepherd villages this place has a magnificent panorama of enormous snow-capped volcanoes like Ampato (6400 m) and Huallca Huallca (6025 m).
We will pass through the "Mirador de los Volcanes"” at (4800 m) to finally arrive to Chivay. In the afternoon we visit the town and its small local market before heading to the hot springs (37°C): "La Calera (optional, with cost).
Accompaniment: Spanish-speaking guide for the tour.
Transportation: Tourist bus for the tour.
Food: Breakfast and lunch included, dinner at the client's expense. Accommodation: Hotel Casa Andina Standard Colca 3*** local category or similar.
DAY 5 CHIVAY - CRUZ DEL CONDOR - PUNO (3,850M).
This will be a magnificent day very early in the morning, we go to the viewpoint of the Cruz del Céndor, where in general, you can see the largest birds in the world fly, the condors, who with their majestic flight will offer us an unforgettable show. . This place also offers us a magnificent view of the Canyon that in the morning is spectacular when the first rays of the morning sun paint this beautiful valley. Continuing with our path on the route we can enjoy unbeatable views of snow- capped mountains in the area and beautiful and unforgettable landscapes and some towns such as Yanque, Coporaque, Achoma and Maca, these towns have not changed much since the time of the Incas. We arrive in Chivay and have time for lunch. In the afternoon we travel to the city of Puno.
Accompaniment: Spanish-speaking guide for the tour. Transportation: Tourist bus for the tour.
Food: Breakfast and lunch included, dinner at the client's expense. Accommodation: Hotel Casona Plaza 3*** local category or similar.
Day 6 PUNO - UROS (3,812M) — AMANTANI
This day we will visit Lake Titicaca and its islands by boat, the excursion begins with the floating islands of the Uros, famous for their unique way of life, in this Aymara town they build their houses on large totora rafts and tied by stakes that do not allow that the islands go adrift, the people who inhabit these islands live from fishing, crafts, hunting and collecting the eggs that are sold in the city of Puno. To then continue towards the island of Amantani, after 45 minutes we arrive at our destination and continue with a 30-minute walk to reach the rural houses, where we will settle in typical rooms, and then have the typical lunch of the area and then we will have time to rest and explore the island more, where we will observe the ceremonial centers of PACHAMAMA and PACHATATA,; also from this point you can see the Andes mountain range and Lake Titicaca in all its magnitude, finished the activity,
We return to the rural houses to share dinner and later participate in the folk dance with the families, who will provide us with the typical clothes of the town, to dress up and enjoy the party with Andean music.
Accompaniment: Spanish-speaking guide for the tour.
Transportation: Tourist vehicle for the transfer, shared boat for the tour. Food: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Accommodation: Inhabitant House.
DAY 7 AMANTANI - TAQUILE - PUNO (3,850M)
The next day we had breakfast with the families in Amantani, then we left for the Island of Taquile, we arrived at the port, from where our walk begins to discover the Island of Taquile, a stretch of 45 minutes, to reach the main square of he island of Taquile, its inhabitants live in a traditional way, a kind of communism where property is private but work is collective; Some 300 people work in + : the community one day for themselves.
and others for the community. Taquile's life is self-sustaining in relation to the Inca principles of "do not steal, do not lie, and do not be idle" customs that have been maintained for centuries. To then enjoy a buffet lunch typical of the island, and then leave for the port where our boat awaits us, which will make us return to Puno and then to your hotel.
Accompaniment: Spanish-speaking guide for the tour.
Transportation: Shared boat for the tour, tourist vehicle for the transfer. Food: Breakfast and lunch included, dinner at the client's expense. Accommodation: Hotel Casona Plaza 3*** local category or similar.
DAY 8 PUNO - CUSCO (3,350M)
Early departure towards the city of Cusco. On this route we cross the Collao plateau, we stop at the town of Pucara, famous for its handicrafts, the popular Pucara bulls, 70 km. Further on, we pass through the experimentation center for South American camelids in La Raya. Continuing with the trip we arrive at the archaeological center of Raqchi where we enjoy the spectacular sanctuary, built by the Inca Pachacutec in honor of the God Wiracocha, this place has a large central wall with its base carved in stone that shows the fine Inca architecture.
Other walls were built with large adobe blocks. Moreover, the structure has two circular side columns. Surrounding the temple are several buildings that were once houses and warehouses. After this visit to Raqchi we will go to the town of Andahuaylillas where we will visit its famous Chapel better known as the Sistine Chapel of South America after a while we will arrive in the city of Cusco. Upon arrival you will be greeted by our staff and transferred to your hotel.
Accompaniment: Spanish-speaking guide for the tour. Transportation: Shared tourist bus for the tour.
Food: Breakfast and lunch included, dinner at the client's expense. Accommodation: Hotel Royal Inka 3*** local category or similar.
DAY 9 VISIT OF THE CITY OF CUSCO (3,350M)
In the afternoon we dedicate ourselves to visiting the Inca capital in the city of Cusco. It begins with a tour of the city, the Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral, which has paintings from the Cuzco school and many treasures of jewelry, silver and precious stones, then we go to the convent of Santo Domingo, Temple of the Sun or Q' oricancha. The excursion continues outside the city to visit the Inca complexes Q'engo, Tambomachay, Puka pukara hill overlooking the city of Cusco.
The huge stones of the outer walls of the complex were carved and joined with precision in an amazing way. Some of these stones exceed 09 feet in height and weigh more than 100 tons. In the afternoon we will have the option to go down on foot and be able to walk through the main streets and downtown of Cusco.
Accompaniment: Spanish-speaking guide for the tour.
Transportation: Tourist vehicle for the tour.
Food: Breakfast included, lunch and dinner at the customer's expense. Accommodation: Hotel Royal Inka 3*** local category or similar.
DAY 10 CUSCO — MOLLEPATA —- HUMANTAY LAGOON
Around 4:30 a.m., our mobility will pick you up from your accommodation and start the approximately two-hour trip to the northwest of Cusco to the town of Mollepata where the restaurant is located to enjoy a delicious breakfast. Then you will continue for half an hour to the start of the trek - Soraypampa. From where you can see the snowy Salkantay (6237 masl). Your guide will explain about the necessary things to bring. We will start with our walk to the Humantay lagoon at a height of 4,250 meters above sea level. Our ascent lasts approximately one hour and a half until we reach the Humantay lagoon. Upon arrival at this beautiful lagoon, you will have all the time you need to enjoy the natural beauty that surrounds it, take pictures, videos and explanations from the guide. Then we will return to mobility and to Mollepata where we will enjoy our lunch and after that we will return to Cusco.
Transportation: Shared vehicle for visits.
Accompaniment: Shared Spanish-speaking guide
Food: Breakfast and lunch included
Accommodation: Hotel Royal Inka 3*** local category or similar.
DAY 11 CUSCO — PISAC — OLLANTAYTAMBO — HOT WATERS
In the morning, we will visit the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Our first stop will be at a textile center where we will appreciate a demonstration of textile art and we will be able to see some specimens of Andean camelids up close, some of them in danger of extinction. We will continue on the way to the archaeological complex of Pisac to visit the agricultural area, as well as the pre-Hispanic cemetery. We will then stop at the artisan market before continuing along the Urubamba Valley, where we will enjoy a delicious lunch. Then they go to Ollantaytambo, a town of Inca origin with remarkable canals and cobbled streets still in use. In its upper part stands an impressive ceremonial center and fortress that guarded the access to the lower part of the valley.
Later they go to the train station to go to Aguas Calientes (Voyager Inca Rail Train), upon arrival, transfer to your hotel.
Transportation: Shared vehicle for visits. Train Ollanta - Machupicchu. Accompaniment: Shared Spanish-speaking guide
Food: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included
Accommodation: Hotel Ferre Machupicchu
DAY 12 HOT WATERS — MACHUPICCHU —- POROY - CUSCO
This day after breakfast we go to the bus station and go to Machupicchu and we will see how spectacular the citadel of Machu Picchu is, "old peak", considered a jewel of Inca architecture: with neighborhoods, squares, houses, agricultural areas. , paths, observatories, etc.
Built on one of the
flanks of the old mountain in the middle of the semi-tropical vegetation. It was built on one of the flanks of the old Mountain and discovered on July 24, 1911 by the American explorer Hiram Bingham. There is a guided tour for 3 hours, where we will visit
the most representative places of the Inca citadel of Machupicchu. After the visit, you will return to Aguas Calientes and then go to the train station to leave for Poroy and then transfer to your hotel.
Transportation: Bus up/down to Machupicchu. Water Train — Poroy. Accompaniment: Shared Spanish-speaking guide
Food: Breakfast included
Accommodation: Hotel Royal Inka | ***
DAY 13 CUSCO — VINICUNCA — MOUNTAIN 7 COLORS
The adventure begins with a two-hour bus ride south to the Cusipata district, where we will make a 45- minute stop to enjoy a delicious breakfast. We will continue our journey for an additional hour until we reach Llaqto, a checkpoint from where we will begin the one and a half hour walk to the top of the seven-color mountain. Machine Translated by Google
On the way we will cross small high Andean towns, lakes and streams.
We will observe animals of the area and a great variety of birds. As we walk, we will observe how the colors around us will change. We will reach a maximum height of 5,050 meters above sea level. At the top we will have enough time to take pictures and videos, while we delight ourselves with the magical natural scenes. After such an exquisite
experience, we will start the walk back to Llaqto.
Later we will return to Cusipata to enjoy a delicious lunch and after lunch we will return to Cusco.
Transportation: Shared vehicle for visits. Accompaniment: Shared Spanish-speaking guide Food: Breakfast and lunch included Accommodation: Hotel Royal Inka | ***
DAY 14 CUSCO —- RETURN
Transfer to Cusco airport, where you have your return flight.
Accompaniment: Personal assistance.
Transportation: Private vehicle for transfers.
Food: Breakfast included.
THE PRICE INCLUDES
* Lodging in comfortable hotels of local category.
* National flights: Lima — Arequipa / Cusco — Lima.
* Meals included that are mentioned in the program (all breakfasts, 9
lunches and 2 dinners).
* Activities and excursions mentioned in the program.
* Private and collective ground transportation according to program.
* Assistance at airports.
* Bilingual local guides.
* Tickets to the different places of visits mentioned in the program.
* Entrances to the parks and places of visit that are marked in the program.
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THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE
« International flights.
« Excursions that are indicated as optional.
* Huaynapicchu mountain entrance: US$ 65.00
* Tickets to the baths of Chivay: US$ 6.00.
¢ Entrance to the Andean Sanctuaries museum: $8.00
* Insurance.
« Lunches and dinners not mentioned in the program.
* Beverages.
