Peru essential

15 days

from 1001 to 1500 US$

Peru essential

Leave the superfluous behind and focus to the essential for your experience in Peru! This stay specially made for experienced travellers allows to discover the essential of Peru and to enjoy the charming cities in freedom. A low cost tour for a successful holidays!

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Day by day

day 1: Arrival in Lima
Arrival of your international flight. Welcome to the City of the Kings !

Transfer by private vehicle to your hotel (1h approximately)

Lunch and dinner on your own in Lima.

Night in Lima.

Steps: Lima and its region Lima
day 2: Lima and trip to Paracas
Free morning to enjoy the charms of the City of Kings.

Lunch en your own in Lima.

In the early afternoon, departure by bus to Paracas (3h30 approximately). During the trip, you will be able to discover the arid landscapes of the Pacific coast.

Transfer from the bus terminal to your hotel.

Dinner on your own in Paracas.

Night in Paracas.

Steps: South Coast Ballestas island Paracas Necropolis Paracas Pisco
day 3: Ballestas islands and trip to Nasca by line bus
You will head to the port of Paracas from where you will leave to discover the Ballestas Islands by boat. Thanks to the Humboldt sea current, which favours the proliferation of plankton, this small archipelago is home to a unique biodiversity. During this tour, you will be able to contemplate the local fauna located in a preserved environment such as the sea lion colonies, penguins and many species of sea birds.

Lunch on your own in Paracas.

Bus departure to Nasca without stops (4h trip approximately)

Dinner on your own in Nasca.

Steps: South Coast Chauchilla Cemetery Lines Viewpoint
day 4: Day at leisure in Nasca and Nasca/Arequipa by night line bus
Day at leisure in Nasca.

Possibility to fly over the famous Nazca Lines, to visit pre-Inca archaeological sites during this stage, or to enjoy a fun activity like sandboarding.

Late in the evening, departure by bus to Arequipa via the Panamericana. (10 hours drive approximately)

Night in the bus.

Arrival by the morning in Arequipa.

Steps: South Coast Chala Candelabra Chauchilla Cemetery The Nazca geoglyphs Huacachina Oasis Maria Reich Museum Nazca
day 5: Free day in Arequipa
At your arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel.

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 Yanahuara cityview
day 6: Colca Canyon
Early in the morning, departure to the Colca Canyon by collective bus (4h approximately).

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 Patabamaba 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 in the village of Chivay to take your lunch.

After lunch, you will visit the hot springs of La Calera, perfect for relaxing. It is highly recommended to take some rest at this stage, in order to acclimatize more easily to the altitude.

Lunch and dinner on your own in Colca Canyon.

Night in Colca Canyon.

Steps: Arequipa and Colca canyon Coporaque The Main Square (Plaza de Armas)Chachani Volcano Coropuna Volcano Misti Volcano Ubinas Volcano
day 7: 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 Cabanaconde Colca canyon Chivay Viewpoint Cruz del condor Hot springs in Chivay The Volcano valley
day 8: Uros and Amantani islands
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.

Lunch and dinner included.

Overnight at the inhabitant's house.

Steps: Puno and the Titicaca lake Amantani Island Uros Islands Titicaca Lake islands: Uros and Taquile Puno
day 9: Taquile island
After a traditional breakfast in your host family house, you will 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.

Dinner at leisure in Puno.

Night in Puno.

Steps: Puno and the Titicaca lake Taquile Island Puno
day 10: Crossing the Altiplano
Departure from Puno to Cusco by bus (10h of route with stops and visits).

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".

Dinner at leisure in Cusco.

Night in Cusco.

Steps: Puno and the Titicaca lake Ayaviri (Juli)Juliaca The altiplano between Puno and Cusco Abra la Raya Pucara Sicuani
day 11: Free day in Cusco
Day at leisure in Cusco.

During this day, we recommend you to visit the Temple of Gold, or "Qoricancha" 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 San Pedro Market The Inca Museum The Inca walls and the twelve-angled stone San Blas
day 12: Visit of the Sacred Valley of the Incas
Departure by private transport to the Sacred Valley of the Incas.

The day begins with a visit to the archaeological site of Moray, famous for its circular agricultural terraces arranged in an amphitheater shape. This site is believed to have served as an agricultural laboratory, where local civilizations recreated different microclimates to experiment with the cultivation of various crops.

The journey continues to the impressive Maras salt mines. A natural saltwater spring feeds the pools, and under the sun’s effect, the water evaporates, leaving a fine layer of crystallized salt.

Free lunch in Urubamba, in the heart of the Sacred Valley.

In the afternoon, you will discover the impressive fortress of Ollantaytambo, a site full of history. The village is one of the few places that has preserved its original Inca layout almost intact: cobbled streets, finely carved stone walls, and an urban organization typical of the Inca era.

Train to Aguas Calientes.

Dinner on your own in Aguas Calientes.

Overnight in Aguas Calientes.

Steps: Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Aguas-Calientes Cusco Maras Village Archaeological site of Moray Ollantaytambo – Village
day 13: Machupicchu

You will take the bus to reach the citadel.

Perched between sky and mountains, Machu Picchu stands as the highlight of any trip!
A place full of history and mystery, this ancient Inca citadel continues to fascinate travelers from all over the world.

Visit duration: approximately 2 hours.

Return by bus to Aguas Calientes.

Lunch at leisure in Aguas Calientes.

After lunch, you will take the train back to Ollantaytambo.

Transfer from Ollantaytambo train station to Cusco (about 2 hours).

Dinner at leisure in Cusco.

Overnight in Cusco.

Steps: Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Aguas-Calientes Huayna Picchu Inti-Punku Intihuatana Thermal Waters Machu Picchu Montaña Machu-Picchu The Sacred Valley of the Incas
day 14: Free 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 The cathedral of Cusco Laguna de Humantay Museum of pre-Colombian Art The Inca Museum Puka Pukara Q'enqo Qoricancha Saqsayhuaman Mount Vinicunca - Rainbow Mountain
day 15: Cusco/Lima
Departure from your hotel to the airport.

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

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Steps: Lima and its region

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