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Essential Peru with Arequipa & Colca Canyon

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Tour Overview:
This trip features Lima, Cuzco, and Machu Picchu as well as Arequipa. Located in the south, Arequipa is Peru’s second largest city. The city lies in the highlands at the foot of the snow-capped volcano El Misti. Arequipa province has over 80 volcanoes which can be found in the Valley of Volcanoes. From here, we visit the Colca Canyon, one of the deepest in the world and an ideal spot for observing the magnificent Andean Condor.
Continue on to Cuzco, an UNESCO World Heritage Site. At 10,800 feet above sea level, this is a traveler's dream! Cuzco with it's Inca ruins and fortresses amongst Spanish architecture is often referred to as the "Archeological capital of the Americas". From Cuzco, continue through the Urubamba Valley by train to Machu Picchu, "The Lost City of the Inca". Discovered in 1911 by Hiram Bingham, this site of amazing and awe-inspiring architecture and construction has been declared one of the New Seven Wonders of The World.

Daily Itinerary:

 

Lima
Lima

Arequipa
Arequipa

Colca Canyon
Colca Canyon

Colca Canyon
Colca Canyon

Cuzco
Cuzco

Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu

Day 1 – Miami/Lima
Flight from Miami to Lima, Peru. Upon arrival, you will be met after clearing customs and transferred to your hotel.

Day 2 – Lima City Tour
Morning at leisure. In the afternoon, a trip to the essential Lima, “The City of Kings” including the most important architectural icons of the city, such as the Main Square, where you can find the Government Palace, the City Hall, the Cathedral and the Archbishop’s Palace. Then, we continue with a visit to the San Francisco Convent, an architectonic jewel dating back to the 16th century. On our way to the modern area of the city, we will cross the exclusive district of San Isidro, the new financial heart of the city, to take a look at pre-inca Huaca Huallamarca. Finally, we conclude our circuit in Miraflores, where we will visit the “Parque del Amor” (Love Park) an excellent spot to enjoy a great view of the Pacific Ocean. Overnight in Lima.

Day 3 – Lima/Arequipa
Early morning, transfer to the airport for your flight to Arequipa. Upon arrival to Arequipa, reception and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, visit the "White City" including the Santa Catalina Convent, beautiful citadel from the 16th century, in the style of Spanish cities of that time. The Main Square, with its three portals, the Iglesia de La Compañía de Jesus (Church of the Company of Jesus) which is a beautiful sample of the Peruvian and Spanish baroque art from the 17th century, along with the multi colorful paintings of the San Ignacio’s Dome, known as the Sistine Chapel of America. Continuing with the trip, we will see the typical districts of Cayma and Yanahuara, a nice overlook, and its church. Overnight in Arequipa.

Day 4 - Colca Canyon
You will be picked up from your hotel to start the trip through the town of Yura and the National Reserve of Salinas/Aguada Blanca and Pampa Cañahuas, where you can see many species of birds in their natural habitats, and also South American camels, such as vicuñas and llamas. We will make a stop in Patahuasi to freshen up and enjoy a coca infusion, and later keep going to the town of Chivay. Depending on the schedule, you may have lunch in town or have a picnic enjoying the beautiful scenery from one of the natural viewing spots of the zone. In the afternoon, we highly recommend you to visit La Calera and enjoy an invigorating bath in the hot spring waters or just to spend a delightful afternoon in the hotel. Dinner at the lodge. Overnight in Chivay or Yanque.

Day 5 - Condor Cross – Return to Arequipa
Very early, we will start the trip to Cruz del Condor (Condor Cross), which will allow us to enjoy a spectacular view of one of the deepest canyons in the world, and with luck, have a chance to take pictures of the biggest and most impressive flying bird in the Andes, the majestic Condor. Depending on the schedule, we could make a stop in the town of Pinchollo, the only pre-Inca town still inhabited, and the Maca town, with its beautiful craft market and colonial church. We will have lunch in Chivay and later we will continue with the return to Arequipa. Overnight in Arequipa.

Day 6 – Arequipa/Cuzco
After breakfast, transfer to the airport to take your flight to Cuzco. Upon arrival, reception and transfer to the hotel. The rest of the morning is free to rest and get acclimatized to the altitude. In the afternoon, we will visit the Imperial City, living example of the mixture of the Andean and Spanish cultures. We start our trip visiting the Santo Domingo Convent, built over the Koricancha, and ancient Inca palace and main worship center of the Sun God. Later, we will stop at the Main Square, where you can find the Cathedral. Going on with the tour, we will visit the Sacsayhuaman Fortress, imposing sample of military Inca architecture which domains the city. Finally, we will take a look at Qenko, Puca-Pucara and Tambomachay. Overnight in Cuzco.

Day 7 - Machu Picchu “The Lost City of the Incas”
You will visit one of the most important energetic centers of the world: Machu Picchu. The excursion will be by train and during the trip we will have an amazing view of the landscapes of the Sacred Valley of Urubamba. Upon arrival to Aguas Calientes, our representatives will assist you to board the bus which will take you to the citadel. It will be an unforgettable experience, where a professional tour guide will transmit us the history around this mysterious and charming place. After the guided tour, you will have free time to explore the zone on your own, relax and meditate. Buffet lunch at the Sanctuary Lodge. At the scheduled time, we will go down. Overnight in Aguas Calientes.

Day 8
Morning at leisure. You can make a second visit to Machu Picchu and have the chance to know hidden places, such as the Intipunku (Gate of the Sun). Those with a sense of adventure can enjoy a hike full of adrenaline to the top of Huayna Picchu (Young Mountain) to visit the Temple of the Moon and enjoy a spectacular view of the city. In the afternoon, you will board the train that will take you back to Cuzco. On arrival, transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Cuzco.

Day 9 – Cuzco/Lima/Miami
Transfer to the airport to take the flight to Lima. Upon arrival connection with your international departure flight.

 

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Price Includes:
  • Round-trip air transportation from Miami to Lima, Lima to Arequipa, Arequipa to Cuzco, Cuzco to Lima, coach class - (departures from other cities available for a surcharge)
  • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers
  • Hotel accommodation including breakfast daily and taxes
  • Guided tours in English including all entrance fees (deluxe level pricing includes private guide)
  • Meals as per itinerary

* Upgrade from the Vistadome Train to Hiram Bingham (Orient Express) Train, for an additional $439 per person - includes brunch on board, afternoon tea in the Sanctuary Lodge, pre-dinner cocktails and a 4-course, a la carte dinner. Does not operate on Sundays.



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