Lima – Arequipa – Cañón del Colca – Puno – Lake Titicaca – Cusco – Machu Picchu – Lima, 13 days
The south of Perú a wonderful journey that combine incredible natural areas and a Cultural heritage.
Tour Program
Experience this great adventure
Day 1
Lima
Arrive Lima. You are met upon arrival and transferred to your hotel.
Day 2
Lima ~ Arequipa
(B/-/-) Transfer to the airport for flight to Arequipa. Arrive and transfer to your hotel. The afternoon is devoted to exploring Arequipa, also known as “the White City” due to the predominance of the white volcanic rock called “sillar” used in its buildings and also de Santa Catalina Convent.
Day 3
Arequipa ~ Colca Canyon
(B/L/-) Early in the morning is the starting to your trip to the Colca Canyon, where you will see the amazing landscape. Pampas Cañahuas is one of the highlights of the journey where you can see alpacas. Arrive to Colca town and transfer to your hotel.
Day 4
Colca Canyon
(B/-/-) Today you leave our hotel very early in the morning. Drive across the left side of the canyon to the Condor Cross lookout, where we may have the chance to spot the Andean Condor, considered the biggest bird in the world. On your way back to the hotel, we drive through beautiful typical towns, like Yanque and Maca, with charming colonial churches, and you have the opportunity to meet local people with typical needlework dresses.
Day 5
Colca Canyon ~ Puno
(B/-/-) Begin your overland trip towards Puno. Upon arrival in Puno transfer to your hotel.
Day 6
Puno ~ Amantani Island
(B/L/D) Unforgettable day visiting and knowing more about the local people. Let´s start with the floating Uros Island, a place where the woman is the authority and where they keep traditions of thousands of years. Continue to Amantaní Island, privileged place with amazing views, enjoy a lovely sunset. Overnight in a local house.
Day 7
Amantani ~ Puno
(B/A/-) After having a close experience with locals, head by boat to the Taquile Island the large Island in the lake in here you can enjoy the union between the water and the sky with the incredible landscape. Finally return to Puno, arrive and transfer to your hotel.
Day 8
Puno ~ Cusco
(B/L/-) Depart by turistic bus to Cusco, on the way you will visit the archeological sites such as Pukara, La Raya, Raqchi, Andahuaylillas and we will enjoy the magnificent scenery. Arrival and transfer to your hotel.
Day 9
Cusco
(B/-/-) Without a doubt this city needs a full day time just to enjoy to walk to it´s gorgeous stone streets, listening the Andean music and falling in love with a glorious past, the Inca past that had the capacity to create this civilization that we are lucky enough to experience with our senses. You will visit the Coricancha the Temple of the Sun, the Cusco Cathedral and the impressive Sacsayhuaman.
Day 10
Cusco ~ Sacred Valley
(B/L/-) Today you will explore the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Your first stop is Pisaq, visit the archaeological site and its colorful market. After that walk through Ollantaytambo fortress and temple with stunning views over the valley. At the end transfer to your hotel in Sacred Valley.
Day 11
Sacred Valley ~ Machu Picchu
(B/-/-) Head to Machu Picchu, this place can take your breath away with it´s perfection. Guided tour to the citadel, feel the Inca energy from this magic spot. At the end get down to Aguas Calientes for overnight.
Day 12
Machu Picchu ~ Cusco
(B/L/-) Early morning chance to climb the Huayna Picchu mountain or visit the fabulous Inca Bridge and enjoy the stunning views . In the afternoon we take a train to Cusco, arrive in Cusco and transfer to your hotel.
Day 13
Cusco ~ Lima
(B/-/-) Transfer to the airport for your flight to Lima.