Through the Andes by car.

12 days

from 1501 to 2000 US$

Through the Andes by car.

To those who loves to control their time and be by themselves. from Arequipa and the deepest of the Colca canyon to the green incas valley, crossing the mythical Titicaca lake. driving your car, travel the peruvian roads through the altiplano and the Andes mountains views.

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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
day 2: Lima and flight to Arequipa.
Free morning to enjoy the charms of the city of the Kings.

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: Arequipa and Colca canyon Arequipa The Cathedral of Arequipa Yanahuara Church The Main Square (Plaza de Armas)Misti Volcano
day 3: Visit to the white city of Arequipa
Departure on foot from your hotel: This afternoon is dedicated to the visit of the second largest city in the country, located at the foot of an impressive chain of volcanoes, including the Misti, which ends at more than 5800 meters of altitude.

You will start your city tour at the Plaza de Armas.

You will enjoy the charming Cathedral, built in sillar.

You will also visit the cloister of the Company, one of the oldest churches in the city.

The discovery of the city will continue with the visit of the Santa Catalina Convent. The monastery covers an area of 20 000 m2 and until 1970 it housed about 500 nuns who lived far from the outside world.

Lunch on your own in Arequipa.

Free afternoon to enjoy the charms of the city.

Free dinner in Arequipa.

Night in Arequipa.

Steps: Arequipa and Colca canyon Clautros de la Compañia Church of la Compañia Monasterio de la recoleta Santa Catalina Monastery
day 4: Arequipa / Chivay by car with guide
A guide will accompany you on a tour of the Colca Canyon from Arequipa to Chivay.

Departure towards the Colca Canyon .

During the trip, you will cross the Salinas and Aguada Blanca nature reserve, located at an average altitude of 4300 meters. You may have the opportunity to see herds of llamas.

You will cross the Patapampa Pass, located at an altitude of more than 4900 metres and will feel the effects of the oxygen shortage. This viewpoint will offer you a superb view of the volcanoes and glaciers Hualca-Hualca, Sabancaya and Ampato. You will have the opportunity to discover the habits and customs of the inhabitants of this region, proud of their traditional costumes. You will arrive at the village of Yanque or Chivay.

Lunch on your own in the Colca Canyon.

Dinner on your own in Colca.

Overnight at your hotel in the Colca Canyon.

Steps: Arequipa and Colca canyon Colca canyon Chivay Yanahuara cityview Salinas y aguadas Blanca National Reserve
day 5: Visit the Colca canyon by car and overnight in Puno
Road towards the viewpoint of the Cruz del Condor from where you can enjoy an incredible panoramic view of the majestic canyon and its valley.

From this rocky peak it is possible to see the impressive condors, flying in their natural environment.

You will go down the canyon by the left bank, passing by the viewpoints of Antahuilque and Choquetico, famous for their pre-Inca cemetery and their suspended graves.

You can discover many traditional villages, like Maca, Achoma or Yanque and its colonial "baroque" church.

Lunch on your own in Chivay.

Road towards Puno by car.

Dinner on your own in Puno.

Overnight in Puno

Steps: Puno and the Titicaca lake Church of Puno Titicaca Lake islands: Uros and Taquile Puno Handicraft market Museum of Carlos Dreyer Puno Naval Museum Puno
day 6: Visit Taquile island on the Titicaca Lake
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.

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.

Dinner on your own in Taquile.

Return to Puno and transfert to your hotel.

Night in Puno.

Steps: Puno and the Titicaca lake Amantani Island Suasi Island Taquile Island Uros Islands Titicaca Lake islands: Uros and Taquile Puno Handicraft market Puno
day 7: Crossing the Altiplano between Puno and Cusco
Departure from Puno to Cusco by car.

You will cross the great landscapes of the Andean high plateaus.

Suggestions for visits:
The Pucara Lithic Museum, which traces the evolution of the Andean peoples from the first men to the Incas.

You can then stop at the Raya pass, where oxygen will be scarce due to the altitude (4335 metres). You will discover the majestic Royal Cordillera, in the heart of the South American mountain range.

You can also visit Raqchi, the Inca temple of Wiracocha, the creator god. This temple was a major administrative and religious centre.

We also recommend you to visit Andahuaylillas. This small village is famous for its early 17th century church, known as the "Sistine Chapel of South America".

Dinner at leisure in Cusco

Overnight in Cusco.

Steps: Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Andahuaylillas Cusco Cusco Inca Cusipata Pikillacta Raqchi
day 8: Cusco and its surrounding areas.
The capital of the Inca Empire, classified as a World Heritage Site, has managed to preserve its historic center with its cobbled streets and perfectly carved stone walls. During the day you will visit the famous imperial city, including the Plaza de Armas. You will have the opportunity to discover the stone of the 12 angles an Inca construction where the stones are perfectly intertwined.

Then, you will go to the Golden Temple or "Coricancha" in Quechua; there you will discover the foundations of the Santo Domingo monastery as well as the colonial church.

You will discover the main market of the city, San Pedro. It is the most important market of the city and you can find fruits, vegetables, spices, flowers.

Free lunch in Cusco.

Departure in private vehicle to discover the main archaeological sites around Cusco, such as the fortress of Saqsayhuaman, a place designed to protect the city. During the day you will also visit the ceremonial baths of Tambomachay, dedicated to the adoration of water and gods. Then the visit will continue with the fortress of Puka Pukara and the ceremonial site of Q'enko, a place of worship for the Incas.

Dinner on your own in Cusco.

Night in Cusco.

Steps: Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Cusco San Pedro Market The Inca walls and the twelve-angled stone Puka Pukara Q'enqo Qoricancha Saqsayhuaman Tambomachay
day 9: Visit the sacred valley of the incas and overnight in Aguas Calientes
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 Maras Village Archaeological site of Moray Ollantaytambo – Village Salt ponds of Maras The Sacred Valley of the Incas
day 10: 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 Huayllabamba Huayna Picchu Ollantaytambo – Village The 3 windows temple Temple of Moon Temple of Sun The main Temple Condor’s Head
day 11: Visit of Pisaq
Departure to Pisac village. On the road, visit of a llamas and alpacas farm, the south americans camelids. It will be possible to observe the complete weaving process of this much sought-after wool, which is fine, light and very pleasant to the touch.

The fortress of Pisac controlled the comings and goings on the right bank of the Vilcanota River. The Incas had set up a large administrative centre there, which governed the entire province. Possibility, for those who wish to walk down to the village of Pisaq.

Lunch on your own in Pisac.

In the afternoon, you will go towards the village of Pisac. A free time at the handicraft market will allow you to discover all the Andean handicrafts: ponchos, alpaca and sheep textiles, jewelry, antiques, paintings and many other quality items.

End of your car rental.

Dinner on your own in Cusco.

Overnight in Cusco.

Steps: Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Pisac; archaeological site Pisac Market
day 12: Cusco / Lima
Départ depuis votre hôtel à l’aéroport de Cusco.

Vous vous envolerez vers Lima en survolant la majestueuse Cordillère des Andes et ses innombrables sommets enneigés.

Fin de votre séjour.

Fin de nos services.

Steps: Lima and its region

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