Travelpack

Highlight: Lima - Arequipa - Puno - Colca Valley - Canyon - Cusco - Machu Picchu

Hotels featured:
✅Hotel El Tambo Dos or Similar 3*
✅Casa Andina Colca or similar 3*
✅Xima Puno Standard or similar 3*
✅San Agustin Internacional Cusco Standard or similar 3*
✅La Hacienda del Valley Sacred Valley Standard or similar 3*
✅Hatun Inti Classic Standard or similar Aguas Calientes 3*
✅NH Ciudad de Santiago 3*

Itinerary:
✤Thur 03 Oct 2024: Madrid
Flights from London Heathrow to Madrid Barajas International Airport

✤Fri 04 Oct 2024: Arrival in Lima
Flights from Madrid Barajas International Airport to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport
Arrive at Lima Airport. Transportation service and a representative will pick you up from the airport at the scheduled time to transfer you to your hotel in Lima. The Peruvian capital is a modern metropolis full of history, currently undergoing an exciting process of cultural and economic changes. Alternatively, you can choose to book our Optional Tour (not included)
Magic Water Circuit with Dinner and Folk Show (private basis): A modern system of fountains certified as the largest in the world by the Guinness World Records. Built-in Exhibition Park, the Magical Water Circuit attracts crowds during summer and winter, being one of the new favorite attractions of Lima. See yourself and enjoy our water cruise which is followed by a unique gastronomical experience at a restaurant, accompanied by a delicious buffet dinner and amusing folk show.
Notes: Private service. Start time: 18:00 hours. Duration 4 hours. Includes Pick-up and Drop-off, Bilingual guide (Spanish and English), Admission to Magic Water Circuit, and Buffet Dinner with Folkloric show
Overnight in Lima.

✤Sat 05 Oct 2024: Lima: City Tour
Wake up to breakfast in the hotel before hitting the streets of Lima's old town; a UNESCO-listed World Heritage Site packed with fascinating historical buildings. Start with the Larco Museum, located in the traditional Pueblo Libre district, which is housed in a beautifully restored viceregal mansion built on a pre-Columbian pyramid. The museum boasts the world's most complete pre-Hispanic collection of gold and silver objects, as well as pieces of erotic art. Then visit Casa Aliaga, a colonial mansion granted in 1535 by chief conquistador Francisco Pizarro to Jeronimo de Aliaga, one of his captains. Continue to a scenic tour in the colonial downtown, which originates and spreads out from the Main Square. Here you can appreciate the grandiose architecture of the Spanish Empire and be amazed by Limas Cathedral. Erected in the 16th century, this building took more than 80 years to complete. After the tour, you will be transferred back to the hotel. If you feel like exploring this fascinating metropole further, you can join our optional night tour (not included)
Miraflores, San Isidro, Barranco Seefront & Pisco Museum Night Tour (private basis): Join our Miraflores, San Isidro, Barranco Seefront & Pisco Museum Night Tour and explore of the most attractive areas of the cities of San Isidro, Miraflores, and Barranco. Enjoy the breathtaking view of the Pacific Ocean from the top of the cliffs and pass by the famous Love Park (panoramic drive in case of high traffic). In Pisco Museum you will take part in a demonstrative experience where you will learn about the history of this national drink and with the help of an experienced bartender, you prepare a cocktail yourself, all accompanied by beautiful tapas tasting.
Notes: Private service. Start time: 17:00 hours. Duration 3 hours. Pick-up and Drop-off, Bilingual guide (Spanish and English), Demonstrative cocktail experience at Pisco Museum, and an appetizer.
Overnight in Lima.

✤Sun 06 Oct 2024: Arequipa
Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport to Arequipa Rodriguez Ballon Airport Breakfast at the hotel. Arrive at Arequipa Airport. Our representative will meet you and take you to the hotel. Enjoy a comfortable transfer while a guide will inform you about the attractions and services the city offers and will assist you with the check-in at your hotel. In the afternoon, it is time to get to know the city. Start your journey in the main square, called 'Plaza de Armas'. Admire its elegant neo-Renaissance basilica cathedral and the sensational Monastery of Santa Catalina, which for centuries was a 'forbidden city' in the heart of Arequipa, closed to prying eyes and the influence of the outside world. The convent was founded in the 16th century, and it was an almost self-sufficient town, made up of houses for nuns and their servants, cloisters, squares and narrow streets, kitchens and refectories, among others. Strolling through its colorful streets will be like going back in time and will allow you to understand colonial Peru. Continue until you reach the Church of the Company, perhaps the greatest masterpiece of Peruvian baroque, where you can analyze its fascinating facade. The sacristy is exceptionally beautiful, thanks to its dome and walls covered with murals that show tropical flora and fauna. The Jesuit seminary is well known for its beautiful main cloister. Finally, head to the neighborhoods of Yanahuara and Carmen Alto, where you can enjoy a magnificent view of the Misti volcano, which rises above the city. In the end, you will be transferred to your hotel.
Overnight in Arequipa.

✤Mon 07 Oct 2024: Arequipa Colca Valley and Canyon
After finishing your breakfast at the hotel, it is time to say goodbye to Arequipa and head to the Colca Valley. The route will take you through the Yura district, an area characterized by impressive geographical features, ranging from deep ravines to high mountains, waterfalls, and lush vegetation. The route continues to the Pampa Caahuas. This extensive Andean plateau is home to the vicua, an indigenous Andean camelid that is closely related to the alpaca, guanaco, and llama. Cross the pampas of Viscachani and Toccra and skirt the crater of the now-extinct Chucura Volcano to reach the Mirador de Los Andes at Patapampa, 4,910 meters above sea level. This viewpoint offers impressive views of the numerous volcanoes surrounding Arequipa. Enjoy lunch in the picturesque town of Chivay (included) before being transferred to your selected hotel in the Colca Valley for a free afternoon.
Overnight in Colca Valley.

✤Tue 08 Oct 2024: Colca Valley and Canyon
After breakfast at the hotel, prepare for a day of high drama with a trip to the breathtaking Condor Cross lookout. Take a deep breath and appreciate the sheer vastness of the Colca Valley, which is one of the world's deepest canyons with a maximum depth of more than 4,160 meters, twice that of the Grand Canyon. The thrill of the experience is enhanced by the natural spectacle of huge condors flying over the canyon. Watch in awe as these graceful birds of prey glide over the canyon, patrolling it with military discipline. Descend to the valley floor to discover some of the rustic towns on the banks of the River Colca such as Chivay, Pinchollo, Maca, Achoma, and Yanque, where quaint colonial churches are as much as part of the scenery as the peaks of the Andes. There are also stops at the lookouts of Antahuilque and Choquetico to admire majestic views of the valley. Lunch included. Continue to the Ocolle lookout to admire the Amphitheatre, a collection of pre-Inca terraces that demonstrate the impressive agricultural technology of the past, and then visit the Uyo Uyo archaeological site before returning to your hotel for the night.
Overnight in Colca Valley.

✤Wed 09 Oct 2024: Colca Valley Puno
Start the day with a leisurely breakfast at the hotel and then take advantage of your free morning to enjoy the hotel facilities. In the afternoon, we will begin our journey to Puno. The route cuts through the Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve and takes in the stunning stone forests of Patahuasi. The landscapes and scenery are both dramatic and enchanting; you will pass high plains, volcanoes, unusual rock formations, and even lagoons, where you can spot cranes drying their wings above the water. There are several viewpoints, remote cafes that offer visitors coca tea, and artisans selling traditional textiles and handicrafts along the route (own expense). Lunch included. On arrival in Puno, you will be transferred to your hotel.
Overnight in Puno.

✤Thu 10 Oct 2024: Puno Uros Taquile Puno
After breakfast at the hotel, travel to the port of Puno where a boat will be waiting to take you to the beautiful Uros Islands. The Uros are an indigenous people of Peru that live on a series of human-made islands, created entirely from the buoyant totora reeds that grow abundantly in the shallows of the lake. The islands are composed of layers of woven totora, which are regularly replenished from the top as they rot from the bottom. The Uros people also use reeds to construct their homes, so cooking is done outdoors to avoid possible fires! After visiting this fascinating island, sail to Taquile, a small slice of heaven that once belonged to the Inca Empire. Look around and notice traces of its Incan past in the ruins that still exist around the island. After a brief introduction, the local community will give you an insight into their customs and traditions with a cultural demonstration. Lunch is enjoyed on the island before the return trip to Puno (included).
Overnight in Puno.

✤Fri 11 Oct 2024: Puno Pucara La Ranchi and Ahuaylillas Cusco
After breakfast at the hotel, a transportation service will transfer you to the bus station, where a representative will help you catch your bus to Cusco. On the way, you will make some interesting stops. The first is the town of Pucara and the Pucara Lithic Museum. This was the first urban settlement on Lake Titicaca, established between 100 and 300 A.D. After a brief break at La Raya, the highest point of the trip between Puno and Cusco at the dizzying altitude of 4,313 meters above sea level, the bus stops at Sicuani for lunch (included). We then head on to Racchi, home to the Wiracocha Temple, an Inca site built in honor of a powerful Andean god. The rectangular construction boasts thatched rooftops 20 meters above the ground; these are thought to be the highest in the Inca Empire. Later, visit Andahuaylillas, a town located around 40 kilometers away from Cusco. The main attraction here is the local church, known as the Sistine Chapel of America owing to the high quality of art found inside. The church was built during the 16th century on top of Wari remains. Afterwards, a last 40-kilometre drive gets you to Cusco, today's final destination.
Overnight in Cusco.

✤Sat 12 Oct 2024: Cusco's nearby Archeological sites
After breakfast at the hotel, take advantage of your free morning in Cusco to rest at the hotel or explore its cobblestoned streets and shop for local handicrafts. In the afternoon, enjoy a guided tour of the former capital of the Inca Empire. The tour starts with a visit to Santo Domingo Convent, a large Renaissance-baroque complex, which was built over the Inca Coricancha temple. It was one of the most important temples dedicated to worshipping of the sun, and its foundations are still prominent at the base of the convent. Then, visit the Cathedral, the most imposing monument of the Main Square. Head to the hills above Cusco to visit the remains of the fortress of Sacsayhuaman, whose impressive ramparts offer a stunning panoramic view of Cusco, and the ruins of the temple and amphitheater of Qenqo, where it is believed the Incas practiced agricultural rituals. Admire Qenqo and then finally visit Puka Pukara (Red fortress in Quechua) an Inca military complex located on a prominent hill. Its dwellings square, bathrooms, aqueducts, walls, and towers can still be appreciated. Afterwards, return to your hotel.
Overnight in Cusco.

✤Sun 13 Oct 2024: Cusco Sacred Valley: Chinchero, Living Museum of Yucay, Ollantaytambo
During the morning, you are picked up from your hotel to visit the town of Chinchero, a traditional Cusco urban center located at an elevated point with a beautiful view of the valley. The inhabitants of this area preserve the artisan traditions and the inherited knowledge of the Incas and display them in their clothes and customs. In Chinchero there are also archaeological remains and a beautiful seventeenth-century church, one of the first Catholic buildings in Peru. Then, you are transferred to the Living Museum of Yucay, an Andean tradition interpretation center with demonstrations of the production of textile work, adobe, pottery, and silverware, following the techniques used by the ancestors. In addition, residents of the museum include llamas, sheep, and alpacas, and they can be fed! Visit the town of Ollantaytambo upon your arrival, inhabited uninterruptedly since Inca time, and have a superior Andean gastronomy experience in a restaurant (included). Fell the true spirit of the Sacred Valley, transmitted in a cozy atmosphere! Later, climb the iconic fortress, built next to a mountain, and then you are transferred back to your hotel.
Overnight in the Sacred Valley.

✤Mon 14 Oct 2024: Scared Valley Aguas Calientes Machu Pichu Aguas Calientes
Transportation service will pick you up and transfer you to the Ollanta Station to board the train to Aguas Calientes, the nearest town to Machu Picchu. Following a scenic journey through dramatic Andean landscapes, arrive at the station in Aguas Calientes. Here you board a coach for a 25-minute ride to Machu Picchu. The Lost City of the Incas is believed to have been built in the 1450s by Inca emperor Pachacuti as a holiday retreat, yet within a century the city would be abandoned following the Spanish conquest. The Spaniards never found it, so it was spared the destruction they brought to other Inca sites. Instead, it was slowly swallowed up by the jungle and hidden from harm. A guided tour explains the origins behind this awe-inspiring citadel, presenting its most prominent landmarks such as the monumental Main Square, the Royal Quarters, the Temple of the Three Windows, the Circular Towers, the Sacred Sun Dial, and the Burial Grounds. Return to Aguas Calientes for lunch and enjoy the rest of the afternoon at leisure.
Overnight in Aguas Calientes.

✤Tue 15 Oct 2024: Aguas Calientes Cusco
Delicious breakfast at the hotel is followed by a relaxing morning at leisure. We strongly recommend waking up early today to spend the morning over Machu Picchu and discover its secrets (A second entrance ticket to Machu Picchu and a bus from/to Aguas Calientes are available as an optional extra). The best views are from Huayna Picchu (Entrance to Huayna Picchu and bus from/to Aguas Calientes available as an optional extra), which is about 360 meters above Machu Picchu with an underground temple complex; and from Inti Punku, which offers even better views from about 390 meters above the citadel (access not included and subject to availability). Another option is the Inca Bridge, a secret military trial, which controlled access to the citadel (on your own). In the afternoon, transfer to the Aguas Calientes station and take the train back to Ollanta station. From here, you will be transferred to your hotel in Cusco.
Overnight in Cusco.

✤Wed 16 Oct 2024: Santiago
Departure Cusco
Cusco Alejandro Velasco Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez, Chile
Stay at NH Ciudad de Santiago for 4 Nights

✤Thu 17 Oct 2024: Half-Day Tour Santiago Highlights
We invite you to discover Santiago, a cosmopolitan city that has become one of South America's most modern hubs. Described by the international media as a surprising destination, Santiago stands out for being a cosmopolitan and modern city that perfectly combines its traditions with a modern outlook. 0900 OR 1400

What's Included
Inclusions:
pick up & drop off from the hotel
All Fees and Taxes
Professional English-speaking guide
Entry/Admission - Cerro Santa Lucia
Entry/Admission - Plaza de Armas

Exclusions:
Snacks
Gratuities (optional)

Departure Point:
Traveler pickup is offered
We will inform passengers exact pick-up time once the tour is confirmed.
Pick-up normally starts 30 minutes before the start time of the tour.

Duration:
3 hours

✤Fri 18 Oct 2024: Cajon Del Maipo Day Tour with Wine and Picnic
This tour takes you in small groups maximum of 15 people into Cajn Del Maipo. the perfect place to escape from the city and be in the middle of the Andes mountains. Enjoy the natural surroundings and beautiful panoramas. before including a picnic with a view of the Andes with Chilean wine. Also, enjoy a delicious empanada at San Jose. A very unique pre-mountain range of the Andes small town. Nature lovers will have time to take in the sights and amazing photos. We will make sure to show you the specific spots to enjoy the best sightseeing and have the most significant pictures that the Andes can offer. The guide will share his knowledge and the respect you must have for what surrounds us. 0700

What's Included
Inclusions:
Chilean Wine
Local Empanada
Hotel pickup and drop-off from Santiago
Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
Professional Guide
Professional Driver
The fee to a small waterfall

Exclusions:
Gratuities

Duration:
10 hours

✤Sun 20 Oct 2024: Departure

Prices and departures:
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