Andean Landscapes

14 days

from 1501 to 2000 US$

Andean Landscapes

An authentic trip between Lima and Cusco, from the Colca Canyon to Machu Picchu through Lake Titicaca. Nothing will be forgotten in this stay, you will pass by the main points of interest of Peru and you will also have the pleasure to take your time in the cities to immerse yourself in the local culture.

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Day by day

day 1: Arrival of your international flight
Arrival of your international flight.

Transfert by private vehicle to your hotel.

Dinner on your own in Lima.

Overnight in Lima.

Steps: Lima and its region Callao
day 2: Lima and flight to Arequipa
According to your flight schedule, transfer to Lima International Airport.

Flight to Arequipa (1h 25 flight approximately).

Welcome and Transfert to your hotel.

Overnight in Arequipa.

Steps: Lima and its region San-Francisco Church Huaca Pucllana Gold Museum of Larcomar Larco herrera Museum The Main Square (the Plaza de armas)
day 3: Free day in Arequipa
Free day in Arequipa.

We recommend you to visit the famous Catholic sites of the city such as the Cathedral, the Convent of Santa Catalina and the Cloister of the Compañia.

You can go to the Mirador and admire the beautiful surrounding volcanoes, including the famous Misti.

Alternatively, you can visit the Alpaca factories. You will have the chance to discover the creation of alpaca products and get to know the different varieties.

The meals are on your own.

Night in Arequipa.

Steps: Arequipa and Colca canyon The Cathedral of Arequipa Clautros de la Compañia Yanahuara cityview Santa Catalina Monastery
day 4: Departure to the Colca Canyon
Early in the morning, departure to the Colca Canyon by collective bus.

During the trip you will pass by the Salinas and Aguada Blanca Natural Reserve located at approximately 4300 meters of altitude. In addition, you will be able to see herds of llamas.

You will pass through the Patapampa pass, at more than 4900 meters of altitude, and will feel the effects of the lack of oxygen. This place is a perfect point of view to appreciate the volcanoes and snow-capped mountains like the Hualca-Hualca, the Sabancaya and the Ampato.

The thousands of agricultural terraces inherited from ancient civilizations highlight the geographical importance of the Colca River Valley; fertile, abysmal and majestic.

You will arrive at the village of Yanque or Chivay and settle in your hotel.

Dinner on your own in Colca canyon.

Night in Colca Canyon.

Steps: Arequipa and Colca canyon Colca canyon Chivay Patapampa Salinas y aguadas Blanca National Reserve Hot springs in Chivay
day 5: The Colca Canyon and Departure to Puno
Early in the morning, you will go to the Cruz del Condor viewpoint from where you will have an impressive view of the landscape that the canyon and its valley offers. From this rocky point, you will observe the magnificent condors flying in their home.

You will descend the canyon passing by the Antehuilque and Choquetico viewpoints, famous for their pre-Inca cemetery and their suspended tombs. You will discover many traditional villages, such as: Maca, Achoma and Yanque and their colonial baroque church.

Lunch on your own in Chivay.

After lunch, departure to Puno by line bus.

During this trip you will make some stops to enjoy the Andean landscapes and the biodiversity of this region.

Dinner on your own in Puno

Night in Puno.

Steps: Arequipa and Colca canyon Arequipa Colca canyon Viewpoint Cruz del condor Patapampa Salinas y aguadas Blanca National Reserve Hot springs in Chivay
day 6: Visiting the Uros floating islands and the Amantani island
Transfer to the port of Puno.

Departure by boat to discover the Titicaca Lake, the highest navigable lake in the world.

You will start this excursion, visiting the Uros Islands, approximately 40 islands made with aquatic plants and reinforced with reeds from the lake or "Totora". In addition, you will meet the inhabitants of these islands.

You will continue the excursion on the Amantani Island. You will also discover the traditions of the inhabitants, in particular their terraced agriculture and the breeding of llamas, goats and sheep as well as their handicraft.

Overnight at the inhabitant's house.

Steps: Puno and the Titicaca lake Amantani Island Uros Islands Puno
day 7: Visit to Taquile Island and return to Puno
After a traditional breakfast in your host family house, you take the boat to go to the Taquile island.

Taquile is a peaceful island with lush green hills, a contrast to the bright blue of Lake Titicaca.This will be an opportunity to discover the traditions of the island's inhabitants, who have a high quality textile tradition.

The typical costume, which reflects the civil status and function in the community, is also a particularity of the island that the locals will be proud to share with you.

Return to Puno and transfert to your hotel.

Night in Puno.

Steps: Puno and the Titicaca lake Amantani Island Taquile Island Uros Islands Titicaca Lake islands: Uros and Taquile Puno
day 8: Crossing the Altiplano between Puno and Cusco
Departure from Puno to Cusco by bus.

You will cross the great scenery of the Andean highlands, making several stops at different sites of interest.

You will discover the lithic museum of Pucara, which portrays the evolution of the Andean people from the first men to the Incas.

Then you will make a stop at the Abra la Raya (4335 meters). There you will discover the majestic Cordillera Real, in the heart of the South American mountain range.

Stop for lunch in Sicuani.

Visit to the site of Raqchi where the Inca temple of Wiracocha, the creator god, is located.

Finally you will visit Andahuaylillas. This small town is famous for its early 17th century church, known as the "Sistine Chapel of South America".

Night in Cusco.

Steps: Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Andahuaylillas Cusco Raqchi
day 9: Free day in Cusco
Day at leisure in Cusco.

During this day, we recommend you to visit the Temple of Gold, or "Coricancha" in Quechua; as well as the impressive colonial cathedral, whose construction began in 1559 and lasted nearly a hundred years.

A trip to the city's main market, San Pedro, which is always bustling with activity, will be an opportunity to soak up the local atmosphere!

Lunch and dinner on your own.

Overnight in Cusco.

Steps: Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu The cathedral of Cusco Traditional Textile Center Artisanal center of Cusco Qosqo Center Compañía de Jesus Museo de la Historia Regional Coca museum Museum of pre-Colombian Art Puka Pukara Q'enqo San Blas Saqsayhuaman
day 10: Visit of the Sacred Valley of the Incas and departure to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu)
Departure to your hotel at 8:00 a.m.

Visit to the Moray site, composed of concentric circular terraces. They would probably have served as an agricultural laboratory.

You will also visit the salt mines of Maras. The salt mines are composed of more than three hundred terraces on the mountainside.

Lunch on your own in Urubamba.

Visit of the fortress of Ollantaytambo. The strategic geographical location of this last Inca stronghold allowed them to resist the Spaniards.

Trip by train to Aguas Calientes.

Dinner on your own.

Night at your hotel in Aguas-Calientes.

Steps: Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Aguas-Calientes Cusco Maras Village Archaeological site of Moray Ollantaytambo – Archaeological site Ollantaytambo – Village
day 11: Visit to Machu Picchu
You will take the bus to go to the site.

The guided tour of the site lasts approximately two hours.

Dream of any traveler, legend not having delivered all its mysteries yet, the citadel of Machu Picchu continues to bewitch and seduce the visitors in search of magic.

Return by bus to Aguas Calientes.

Lunch on your own in Aguas Calientes.

Departure by train to Ollantaytambo.

Transfer from Ollantaytambo train station to Cusco.

Dinner on your own in Cusco.

Night in Cusco.

Steps: Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Aguas-Calientes Cusco Mandor gardens Thermal Waters Machu Picchu Montaña Machu-Picchu Ollantaytambo – Archaeological site Ollantaytambo – Village Putucusi
day 12: Free time day in Cusco
Day at leisure in Cusco.

Lunch and Dinner on your own.

Overnight in Cusco.

An excursion to the Rainbow Mountain is highly recommended.

Vinicunca, the "rainbow " mountain culminates at more than 5000 meters of altitude.

You will also be able to observe breathtaking landscapes such as the Ausangate Mountain as well as alpaca and llama farms.

You can also take advantage of this day to visit the Laguna Humantay or Palccoyo the second rainbow mountain in Cusco.

Steps: Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Cusco Laguna de Humantay Pisac; archaeological site Pisac Market Plaza de Armas de Cusco Qeswachaka Temple of Sun Mount Vinicunca - Rainbow Mountain
day 13: Free time day in Cusco.
Free day in Cusco.

Lunch and dinner on your own.

Overnight in Cusco.

Steps: Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Statue of Inca Pachacuteq Cusco Archaeological Museum Museum of Natural History Museo de la Historia Regional Popular art Museum Museum of Religious Art Municipal Museum of Contemporary Art Museum of pre-Colombian Art The Inca Museum
day 14: Flight between Cusco and Lima
Departure from your hotel to the airport.

You will fly to Lima over the majestic Andes Mountains and its countless snowy peaks.

End of your trip.

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Steps: Lima and its region Lima The Main Square (the Plaza de armas)

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