Day 1 / Lima
Transfer to your hotel in Lima.
Day 2 / Lima – Arequipa
In the morning transfer to Lima airport and flight to Arequipa. City tour in the afternoon which includes the Monastery of Santa Catalina, Yanahuara and Carmen Alto districts, the Cathedral and La Compañia Church and Cloister. (B)
Day 3 / Arequipa – Colca Canyon
Morning departure to Colca Canyon, on the way we visit the National Reserve of Aguada Blanca and Salinas, which is located at 4800 meters above sea level, arrival to the village of Chivay at midday. After lunch, we’ll have a relaxing afternoon in the thermal baths. Night free. (B,L,D)
Day 4 / Colca Canyon – Arequipa
Early in the morning we depart to Cruz Del Condor, border cliff of one of the deepest canyons on earth. Here with a little luck we'll spot the Andean Condor, we'll also visit various towns and observation points of the canyon along the way, return to Chivay at midday, lunch in Chivay and return to Arequipa. Arrival to Arequipa in the afternoon. (B)
Day 5 / Arequipa – Cusco – Ollantaytambo
Transfer to Arequipa airport and flight to Cusco. At arrival private tour to the Sacred Valley of the Incas, we'll visit downtown Pisac and then, free time to shop in the famous handicraft market. Lunch included on the way from Pisac to Urubamba in Tunupa restaurant (novo-andina cuisine). Visit to artist Pablo Seminario's house and the Ollantaytambo complex. Overnight in Ollantaytambo. (B,L)
Day 6 / Ollantaytambo – Machu Picchu – Cusco
In the morning, train to Aguas Calientes, on arrival private tour to Machu Picchu History and Natural Sanctuary and then free time to enjoy the complex on your own. In the afternoon we will return to Aguas Calientes and take the train to Ollantaytambo, from there bus to our hotel in Cusco. Night free. (B)
Day 7 / Cusco
City tour includes visit to Quenco, Sacsayhuaman, Puca Pucará and Tambomachay complexes, the Temple of the Sun or Koricancha and the Cathedral in Cusco. Night free. (B)
Day 8 / Cusco – Lima
Transfer to Cusco airport and flight back to Lima. End of our services. (B)
Included: All transfers, 1 night in a 3 stars hotel in Lima, 2 nights in a 3 star hotel in Arequipa, 1 night in a 3 stars hotel in Ollantaytambo and 2 nights in a 3 stars hotel in Cusco. All entrance fees, Arequipa private city tour, Colca Canyon private tour, Sacred Valley of the Incas private tour, Machu Picchu private tour and Cusco private city tour. Meals: 7 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 1 dinner.
Not Included: Local flights, tickets to the thermal baths (Colca Canyon), additional activities, tips and extra expenses. |