Lima + Lake Titicaca + Arequipa and Machu Picchu

DAY 1: Arrival in Lima

Our team will welcome you, transfer you to the hotel, and provide assistance with check-in. It is recommended to rest for a few hours before exploring the city in the afternoon. Enjoy the local gastronomy and discover nearby attractions.

Overnight in Lima.

DAY 2: Lima City Tour

After breakfast, the tour will cover Lima's historic and cultural center, including places like the Parque de Exposición, Plaza Grau, Paseo de los Héroes Navales, Plaza San Martín, Plaza de Armas, Government Palace, and Lima Cathedral. The district of Miraflores will also be explored.

Overnight in Lima.

DAY 3: Departure from Lima - Arrival in Cusco

Breakfast at the hotel before being transferred to Lima airport for your flight to Cusco. Upon arrival in Cusco, our team will welcome you, transfer you to the hotel, and provide useful information about the city. It is recommended to have coca tea to acclimatize to the altitude.

Overnight in Cusco.

DAY 4: Archaeological City Tour in Cusco

After breakfast, we will start the visit to archaeological parks, including Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay in the morning. In the afternoon, we will explore Cusco's historic center, San Pedro Market, and other local attractions. Additional options include a music and dance presentation at the Centro de Arte Nativo Qosqo.

Overnight in Cusco.

DAY 5: Sacred Valley of the Incas and Aguas Calientes

Breakfast at the hotel before heading to the Sacred Valley. We will visit Awanacancha, the Archaeological Center of Pisac, and the Pisac Craft Market. Then, we will head to Ollantaytambo to explore its archaeological center. Afterward, we will board the train to Aguas Calientes.

Overnight in Aguas Calientes.

DAY 6: Private Tour in Machu Picchu – Cusco

We will visit the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu with a private guide. Additional options include entrance to Huayna Picchu, return on the Vistadome train, and an exclusive lunch at the Belmond Sanctuary Lodge. We will return to Cusco.

Overnight in Cusco.

DAY 7: Route of the Sun (Cusco to Puno)

We will depart on a tourist bus to the city of Puno. Along the way, we will visit archaeological sites like Puca Pucara and Raqchi and enjoy a buffet lunch. Puno is situated at 3,827 meters above sea level.

Overnight in Puno.

DAY 8: Lake Titicaca, Uros, and Taquile (Floating Islands)

Breakfast at the hotel. We will visit the Floating Islands of the Uros, made by man with Totora reeds, and then head to Taquile Island to learn about its culture and enjoy lunch with traditional dances. We will return to Puno.

Overnight in Puno.

DAY 9: Puno - Arrival in Chivay

Breakfast at the hotel. We will pick you up to take you to the tourist bus station. Along the way, we will make stops at Lagunillas and Pampa Cañahuas to appreciate the landscapes. We will arrive in Chivay in the afternoon, where you will have free time to explore the town and enjoy the hot springs.

Overnight in Chivay.

DAY 10: Colca Canyon – Arrival in Arequipa

We will start the Colca Canyon at 06:00 a.m. to enjoy the views and observe the flight of the condors, the largest bird in the Andes. Then, we will continue to Arequipa, arriving in the afternoon to explore the city and enjoy its gastronomy.

Overnight in Arequipa.

DAY 11: City Tour in Arequipa

Breakfast at the hotel. We will take a city tour of Arequipa, exploring places like the Yanahuara Viewpoint, the Founder's Convent, the Sabandía Mill, and the terraces of Paucarpata. You will have free time to explore and enjoy the local gastronomy.

Overnight in Arequipa.

DAY 12: Transfer from Hotel to Arequipa Airport

Breakfast at the hotel. Our transfer will take you to the airport two hours before your flight.

Includes

Hotels:

• 02 nights hotel in Lima.
• 03 nights hotel in Cusco.
• 01 night hotel in Aguas Calientes.
• 02 nights hotel in Puno.
• 01 night hotel in Chivay
• 02 nights hotel in Arequipa

Tours:

• Cruz del Condor Tour.
• Lima City Tour (Group Tour)
• Arequipa City Tour (Group Tour)
• Train (Round-trip) tourist class.
• Guided tour of Machu Picchu (group)
• City tour in Cusco (Group Tour)
• Tour in Andahuaylillas, Raqchi, and Pukara.
• Archaeological City Tour in Cusco (Group Tour)
• Entrance to the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu.
• Tourist Bus transportation Puno - Chivay – (Group Tour)
• Tourist Bus transportation Cusco - Puno with lunch.
• Tourist Bus transportation Chivay - Arequipa (Group Tour)
• Bus transportation in Aguas Calientes (up and down)
• Sacred Valley of the Incas Tour with lunch (Group Tour)
• Entrances to all mentioned archaeological complexes
• Tour on Lake Titicaca, Uros and Taquile Island with lunch (Group Tour)

Transfers:

• Transfer from Lima airport to hotel.
• Transfer from hotel to Lima airport.
• Transfer from Cusco airport to hotel.
• Transfer from Cusco station to hotel.
• Transfer from the terrestrial terminal to the hotel in Puno (round trip).
• Transfer from the hotel to the port of Lake Titicaca in Puno (round trip).
• Transfer from the hotel to Arequipa airport.

Benefits:

• 24-hour assistance in Spanish and English.
• Professional team on all tours and walks.
• Guided tours in Spanish and English; inform in advance.
• Specialized concierge, and assistance with needs during your stay.

Not included

• Travel insurance.
• National or international air tickets.
• Food and beverages not mentioned above.
• Extra expenses

DAY 1: Arrival in Lima

Our team will welcome you, provide transportation, and assist with your hotel check-in. They will also inform you about the city's tourist spots such as restaurants, shops, and currency exchange. We recommend resting for a few hours before going out for an evening walk. Enjoy the gastronomy and attractions.

Overnight in Lima.

Optional (For a better experience, ask about the tours):

• Magic Water Circuit (Dinner Show Included).
• Tour of the Archaeological Site of Pachacamac.

DAY 2: City Tour in Lima.

Breakfast at the Hotel.
You will explore the historic and cultural center of the city:

Exposition Park, Grau Square, Naval Heroes Walk, San Martín Square, Plaza de Armas, Government Palace, Lima Cathedral, and Miraflores district.

Overnight in Lima.

DAY 3: Departure from Lima - Cusco

Breakfast at the hotel.
Our transfer will take you to Lima Airport for your flight to Cusco.

Our team will welcome you, provide transportation, assist with your hotel check-in, and inform you about the city's tourist spots, restaurants, shops, currency exchange, traditional markets, acclimatization tips, and provide a city map.

We recommend having Coca tea or Muña tea at the hotel to help you acclimatize to Cusco's altitude of 3400 meters above sea level. Rest for a few hours before going out for an afternoon walk. Light meals and gentle walks are recommended.

Overnight in Cusco.

DAY 4: Archaeological City Tour in Cusco

Breakfast at the hotel.
From 08:30 am to 09:00 am, we will start the visit to the archaeological parks (Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puka pukara, and Tambomachay).

From 03:00 p.m. to 05:00 p.m., our first outing in the city of Cusco, you will visit the historic center, San Pedro market, and local attractions.

Optional: The tourist ticket includes entry to a music and dance presentation that runs from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. We recommend arriving 30 minutes in advance at the Centro de Arte Nativo Qosqo located on Av. El Sol.

Overnight in Cusco.

DAY 5: Sacred Valley of the Incas and Aguas Calientes

Breakfast at the hotel.

We start the tour to the sacred valley visiting Awanacancha (house of South American camelids and textiles), then you will visit the Archaeological Center of Pisac, where you can see Inca terraces that were used for the cultivation of various Andean products. Upon returning through the town of Pisac, you will visit the Pisac Craft Market. You can go shopping before we head to Cusco to enjoy our delicious lunch. Then we will have a visit to the archaeological center of Ollantaytambo, an impressive Inca construction, thus concluding the tour of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. We will board the train from Ollantaytambo station to the town of Aguas Calientes. Our team will be waiting to take you to your hotel and then your briefing (visit schedule for Machu Picchu)

Observation: We recommend bringing only a backpack with clothes for cold and hot weather for the outbound and return trips, accessories, equipment, documents, hats, sunscreen. Large suitcases can be left in the storage room of the Cusco hotel.

Overnight in Aguas Calientes.

DAY 6: Private Tour in Machu Picchu – Cusco

Our awaited day has arrived, we will visit the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, one of the wonders of the modern world.

Our team will take you to the bus station that will take you in 30 minutes to the entrance of Machu Picchu, you will start the walk in the citadel of Machu Picchu accompanied by a guide; to learn about its history. After the tour, you will have free time to explore, rest. Subsequently, we will descend back to the town of Aguas Calientes, to return to the Ollantaytambo or Poroy station where our team will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel in Cusco.

Additional service:

• Entrance to Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu. This mountain has the best view of the citadel
• Return on the Vistadome category train, (live show and panoramic windows)
• Exclusive lunch at the Belmond Sanctuary Lodge Hotel, near the entrance to Machu Picchu.

If you want these services, please contact our sales team.

Overnight in Cusco.

DAY 7: Route of the Sun (Cusco to Puno)

We will depart on a tourist bus bound for the city of Puno. On the way, we will visit archaeological sites, the southern valley, Puca Pucara, Raqchi, and enjoy a buffet lunch. The city of Puno is at an altitude of 3,827 meters above sea level.

Overnight in Puno.

DAY 8: Lake Titicaca, Uros and Taquile (Floating Islands)

Breakfast at the hotel.
Arriving in Puno, you will visit Lake Titicaca, where you will learn about the Uros Floating Islands, a group of man-made islands built with Totora reeds, an aquatic plant that grows in the lake.

We will continue to the island of Taquile, an island where we will have lunch with a presentation of typical dances. Returning to Puno to rest at the hotel.

Overnight in Puno.

DAY 9: Puno - Arrival in Chivay

Breakfast at the hotel.
We will pick you up to take you to the tourist bus station. The high-altitude route to Chivay includes some stops along the way for you to appreciate the beautiful landscapes.

The first stop will be in Lagunillas, where we will observe birds in their natural habitat, then we will continue to Pampa Cañahuas, where we will admire the beautiful landscape while having a coca tea to relieve altitude sickness symptoms. We will arrive in Chivay by 1:00 p.m. You will have the afternoon free to explore the town and the famous hot springs.

Overnight in Chivay

DAY 10: Colca Canyon – Arrival in Arequipa

We start the Colca Canyon tour at 06:00 a.m., considered one of the deepest canyons with a depth of 4,160 meters. We will have a beautiful view of the Colca Valley and the opportunity to see the flight of the condors (the largest bird in the Andes).

After visiting the Colca Canyon, we continue to Arequipa by 2:00 p.m. You will have the afternoon free to explore the city of Arequipa and enjoy its gastronomy.

Overnight in Arequipa.

DAY 11: City Tour in Arequipa

Breakfast at the hotel.

In the morning, we will start a guided tour of Arequipa, considered the second largest city in Peru. Most of the structures in downtown Arequipa are made of white sillar (volcanic rock).

Our tour starts on the panoramic bus, where we will visit the famous Yanahuara Viewpoint, a place with the best views of the city and the three volcanoes that guard it: Chachani, Misti, and Pichu Pichu.

We will visit various tourist attractions, such as: The Carmen Alto Viewpoint, the Tingo Spa, the Founder's Convent, the Sabandía Mill, and the Paucarpata terraces.

Overnight in Arequipa.

Optional (Admission not included):

• The Santa Catalina Monastery.
• Sanctuary Museum of the Andes (learn about the Juanita Mummy).

DAY 12: Transfer from the hotel to Arequipa Airport.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Our transfer will take you to the airport 2 hours before your flight.

End of our services!

Important:

• Lima: Check-in - 1:00 p.m. | Check-out - 12:00 p.m.
• Cusco, Chivay, Arequipa & Puno: Check-in - 10:00 a.m. | Check-out - 9:00 a.m.
• Aguas Calientes: Check-in - 9:00 a.m. | Check-out - 10:00 a.m.

Tip:

If your flight leaves in the afternoon, take advantage of the morning to visit the city's museums included in the tourist ticket such as: the Regional Museum, the Museum of Contemporary Art, the Qoricancha Museum, and the Museum of Popular Art.

Lima, Lake Titicaca, Arequipa and Machu Picchu 12 Days / 11 Nights

GROUP SERVICE | Price per person (Minimum 2 persons) Train Expedition or The Voyager
3 Hotels | Economy Category		Price
Lima: Casa San Martín, San Agustín Riviera, Manhattan Cusco: San Francisco Plaza, Rojas Inn, Casa Campesina Aguas Calientes: Ferre Boulevard, Flower House, Retama Inn Puno: Casona Plaza Centro, Sol Plaza Centro, Balsa Inn Chivay: Eco Inn, Colca Inn, La Casa de Anita Arequipa: Conde de Lemos, Casona Plaza Colonial, Casona Terrace		USD 1394
3 Hotels | Classic Category		Price
Lima: Allpa Hotel, Ferre Miraflores, Habitat Hotel Cusco: San Agustín Internacional, Royal Inca I y II, Sueños del Inka Aguas Calientes: Ferre Machu Picchu, Tara Machu Picchu, Inti Punku, Retama Inn Puno: Conde de Lemos, Casona Plaza Chivay: Vita Hoteles Colca, Casona Plaza Ecolodge, Casa Andina Standard Colca Arequipa: Casona Plaza Hotel AQP, Conde de Lemos, Vita Hoteles		USD 1454
4 Hotels | Superior Category		Price
Lima: Arawi Prime, Nobility Grand Hotel, San Agustín Exclusive Cusco: Sonesta, Costa del Sol Ramada, Xima, José Antonio Cusco Aguas Calientes: Tierra Viva Machu Picchu, Taypikala, Casa Andina Puno: José Antonio, Qalasaya Chivay: EI Refugio Chivay, Colca Llaqta, Colca Lodge Spa & Hot Springs Arequipa: San Agustín Posada del Monasterio, Hotel Fundador, Casa Andina Select Arequipa Plaza		USD 1704
The service in this category is in Train THE VOYAGER - IncaRail or Train EXPEDITION - PeruRail, if you prefer to add the service in Train VISTADOME the additional is USD 50.00 per person round trip.

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