PERU AMONG CONDORS AND ALPACAS
10 DAYS
Overview
Þ Day 1: Arrival to Lima
Þ Day 2: Lima – Arequipa
Þ Day 3: Arequipa
Þ Day 4: Arequipa – Colca Canyon
Þ Day 5: Arequipa – Cusco
Þ Day 6: Cusco
Þ Day 7: Chinchero – Maras – Moray
Þ Day 8: Pisaq – Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes
Þ Day 9: Machupicchu
Þ Day 10: Cusco -Lima – International Flight
Detailed itinerary
Day 1: Arrival to Lima
Arrival in Lima. Welcome by your local driver-receptionist. Transfer to the hotel.
Overnight at selected hotel in Lima.
Day 2: Lima – Arequipa
Explore Miraflores, enjoying views of the Peruvian Sea and Huaca Pucllana. Journey downtown via San Isidro, admiring colonial architecture, and conclude the day at the San Francisco catacombs. In the afternoon, we’ll board a plane that will take us to the “White City” of Arequipa.
Overnight at selected hotel in Arequipa.
Day 3 : Arequipa
In the morning we’ll delve into the heart of the city, taking in iconic sights such as the Plaza de Armas, the Church of the Society of Jesus, the picturesque Yanahuara district with its stunning viewpoints, and the serene Santa Catalina Convent. Free afternoon.
Overnight at selected hotel in Arequipa.
Day 4: Arequipa – Colca Canyon
Peru’s Colca Canyon is one of the world’s deepest canyons and you can experience it for yourself on this tour from Arequipa. Join a small group and head to the rim of the canyon where you can spot Andean condors. We’ll also make other stops including the pre-Incan terraces, hot springs, and a national reserve to see alpacas and vicuñas.
Overnight at selected hotel in Arequipa.
Day 5: Arequipa – Cusco
Hop on a flight to Cusco. In Cusco welcome by your local driver-receptionist. Enjoy a free day of shopping and exploring the city.
Overnight at selected hotel in Cusco.
Day 6: Cusco
In the morning, we will visit the city of Cusco, exploring the emblematic artisan neighborhood of San Blas, the Qoricancha or Temple of the Sun, which was the most important in the Inca era, and the Inca Museum, allowing us to delve deeper and better understand Inca culture. We will conclude with a visit to the San Pedro market, where we will observe the daily life of a Cusqueño amidst colors, flavors, and scents. Free afternoon for you to explore the capital of the Incas.
Overnight at selected hotel in Cusco
Day 7: Chinchero / Maras – Moray
Departure by private vehicle with our English-speaking guide to the spectacular sites: starting from Chinchero, the beautiful Inca-colonial village with a textile tradition; Moray, featuring Inca agricultural terraces in circles and an Inca experimental center; and the Maras Salt Mines of Maras (3800 salt pans operated since the Incas).
Overnight at selected hotel in Cusco
Day 8: Pisaq – Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes
This second day in the valley is dedicated to visiting Pisac to explore its artisan market and archaeological site, the second most significant after Machu Picchu, and Ollantaytambo, an Old Inca fortress.
PM Touristic train to Aguas calientes.
Overnight at selected hotel in Aguas Calientes.
Day 9: Machupicchu – Cusco
Shuttle to Machu Picchu site. We will enjoy a guided tour of approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes at the most famous Inca site, Machu Picchu. Shuttle descent to the village of Aguas Calientes.
Train expedition to Ollantaytambo and private transfer from Ollantaytambo train station to your hotel in Cusco.
Overnight at selected hotel in Cusco
Day 10: Cusco / Lima / International Flight
Transfer to the Cusco airport and international flight.
End of your adventure in Peru.
Included in your offer
- Transfers in private vehicles with Spanish-speaking drivers.
- Tours with an English/ French / Spanish-speaking guide.
- Entrance fees to all the places you will visit, including the Machu Picchu entrance ticket.
- Shuttle service up and down to Machu Picchu
- Train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes and back to Ollantaytambo.
- Accommodation in hotels with all breakfasts, in double or twin room.
- Meals listed in the itinerary.
- Assistance 24 hours a day by Pumandes
Not included
- International flight tickets to Peru.
- Local flights Lima – Arequipa- Cusco and Cusco – Lima (quoted separately).
- International and domestic airport taxes.
- Travel and Health Insurance
- Tips
- Meals
💛 Highlights of this trip
- Lima
- Arequipa
- Colca Canyon
- The fortress of Saqsayhuaman
- Cusco city
- The sacred Valley
- The citadel of Machupicchu
✍️ Observations
- Transfers will only be with the driver.