THE BEST OF PERU

Trip Description

Accomodation

Stay program

• day 1

  LIMA

  Reception at Lima airport according to the arrival time of your flight, and transfer to the hotel located in the Miraflores district, in Lima. Night at the hotel.

• day 2

  LIMA – AREQUIPA

  In the morning, you will visit the city of Lima, the capital of Peru, which has nearly a third of the country's population. It is above all a city of contrasts, where the colonial era and modernity meet along the Pacific Ocean. In the afternoon, return to the airport to take your flight to Arequipa, the country's second largest city. Transfer to your hotel located in the historic center. Overnight at the hotel.

• day 3

  AREQUIPA

  In the morning, you will visit the most representative places of Arequipa: the old district of Yanahuara, Carmen Alto with its amazing views of the city and its three volcanoes, the historic center with the cloisters of the Jesuit Company, the market, and finally the Monastery of Santa Catalina, one of the largest religious constructions in the country. Free afternoon to enjoy the charm of the country. Overnight at the hotel.

• day 4

  AREQUIPA – COLCA CANYON

  Departure in the morning towards the Colca canyon. You will ascend to the highest part, through the Aguada Blanca natural reserve at 4000 meters altitude, where you can observe vicuñas, llamas, alpacas, and viscachas. You will then pass a pass located at 3900 meters, before descending into the village of Chivay at 3500 meters for lunch (not included). After that, you can take a short acclimatization walk to the thermal pools, where the water can reach 40 degrees (optional entry, entrance to the pools costs about 4 USD and is not included). Overnight at the hotel.

• day 5

  COLCA CANYON – PUNO

  The day will start early, with an outing to the Cruz del Condor viewpoint. On the way, you will visit different parts of the Colca canyon and the Colca river. If you are lucky and the weather is favorable, you may observe the flight of the condors, sometimes just above your head! This will undoubtedly be one of the most beautiful sights of your trip to Peru. In the afternoon, after lunch (not included), you will head to Puno for a 4 to 5 hour journey by tourist bus, where you will cross the altiplano and its endless landscapes. Arrival in Puno, located on the shore of Lake Titicaca, and transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

• day 6

  LAKE TITICACA – SOCCA PENINSULA

  In the morning, visit the Socca peninsula, which offers incredible views of Lake Titicaca and will undoubtedly be one of the best walks you will do during this tour. Far from the usual beaten paths, the peninsula is inhabited by Aymara communities who live mainly from local agriculture. You will take an easy two-hour walk, while enjoying the exceptional views of the lake and its islands. Picnic by the lake and return to Puno in the afternoon. Overnight at the hotel.

• day 7

  PUNO – CUSCO

  Morning departure by tourist bus to Cuzco. You will make your first stop at Pukara, where the first civilization of the Altiplano settled long before the Incas. After that, you will pass through the La Raya pass, located at 4370 meters above sea level, where the Altiplano meets the Vilcanota valley. In the afternoon, you will visit the Inca site of Raqchi and the village of Andahuaylillas with its magnificent church. You will arrive in Cuzco in the afternoon, the former Inca capital and the most beautiful city in Peru. Transfer to your hotel located in the historic center of Cuzco. Overnight at the hotel.

• day 8

  CUSCO

  With its Inca ruins and colonial architecture, Cuzco is without a doubt one of the key places of your trip to Peru. Departure by vehicle towards the heights of Cuzco to enjoy the magnificent views over the city. You will then visit Sacsayhuaman, where you can observe this incredible Inca construction made of titan stone, before walking back down through the alleys of San Blas. You will be able to see the ancient Inca walls along the way, as well as the famous 12-angled stone. You will cross the historic center of the city and its main squares before arriving at the steps of San Pedro, where you can enjoy the Andean charm of Cuzco. Free afternoon to enjoy the city at your own pace. Night at the hotel.

• day 9

  CUSCO - PISAC - MORAY - MARAS – OLLANTAYTAMBO

  Departure in a private vehicle to the Sacred Valley of the Incas in the morning, where you will start by visiting the Inca city of Pisac, one of the largest on this tour. The village of Pisac is also known for its traditional market, one of the largest in the country. After lunch (not included), you will explore the Inca terraces of Moray and the salt mines of Maras, where salt is still extracted by hand. This visit will end at the fortress of Ollantaytambo. Night at the hotel.

• day 10

  OLLANTAYTAMBO - MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO

  Early in the morning, you will take your train to Aguas Calientes, where a bus will take you to Machu Picchu. Machu Picchu will undoubtedly be the highlight of your trip to Peru, and you will quickly realize that its title as a wonder of the world is well deserved. The beauty of the Inca constructions harmonizes with the dramatic nature surrounding them, and you will have several free hours to visit the site at your own pace. Return to the station in the afternoon, and return to Cuzco by train. Night at the hotel.

• day 11

  CUSCO - LIMA – RETURN

  Transfer to the airport to take your return flight to Lima, thus ending this wonderful adventure in Peru. Connection with your international flight.