Machu Picchu Amazing Perú 13 Days

Machu Picchu Amazing Perú 13 Days

Day 01: LIMA

Pick up upon arrival at Lima’s airport and transportation to the Hotel located in Miraflores.

Day 02: LIMA CITY TOUR

Breakfast, In the morning, Lima city tour (half day).

9:00 Hr. You will be picked up from your hotel. The city tour begins at Ansestral Lima, We will have panoramic view of the “Pucllana Pyramid” a magnificent ceremonial and archeological center built in the 4th century a.D. and considered a “sacred village” by the Incas. The Viceroyalty of Perú was the most important of the Spanish Empire and Lima was its capital. Then we will visit the Colonial part of Lima, the Historical Center of Lima city in Perú, where you will appreciate more than fifty monuments and Colonial edifications, such as the Paseo de la República, the San Martín Square, the Main Square, the Government Palace, the Archbishop’s Palace, the Cathedral Basilica, and the City Council Palace amongst others.

After we will go to the MUSEUM OF THE BANCO CENTRAL DE RESERVA*, where we will admire the “Treasures of Perú” Collection, a fine selection of objects made of gold, ceramics and textiles from different pre-columbian cultures. Then we will visit the monumental SAN FRANCISCO CONVENT, which displays the largest collection of religious art in America. Our highlight will be the visit of the underground vaults, known as “Catacumbas” or Catacombs.

Finally we will visit traditional residential areas of Lima and Larcomar. Overnight at the Hotel.

Day 03: AREQUIPA CITY TOUR

After breakfast, transfer to the airport where we’ll take the flight to Arequipa (AIRFARE INCLUDED).

Upon arrival reception and transfer to your Hotel.

14:00 Hr. Arequipa city tour that includes the visit at the Santa Catarina monastery, historical center of Arequipa city, visiting the Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral and Arequipa’s most representative churches, followed by a tour to the Campiña (countryside) where we visit the Molino de Sabandia (Sabandia Mill) as well as other attractions that can be seen along the way.

17:00 Return to hotel.

Day 04: AREQUIPA – COLCA CANYON

08:00 You will be picked up from your hotel. Leave Arequipa towards nor west direcction behind snow-covered Chachani, Yura, small valley with thermal springs, see wild vicuñas in Pampa Cañahuas National Reserve, alpacas and llamas in Tocra, some bidrs like flamingoes, ibis, andean gooze, ducks, andean eagle «Kara Kara» view point of the Volcanoes and snow covered mountains in Patapampa (4,800 m. – 15,000 ft.). See the Ampato, Sabancaya, Walca Walca, etc. Chivay, capital of the valley.

Arrival at hotel.

Lunch (not included).

Afternoon visit to the termal springs and pools in La Calera. (Admission to the pools not included, about US$ 3.00 per person). Overnight at your Hotel. (Breakfast).

Day 05: COLCA CANYON – TITICACA LAKE

Early breakfast.

07:00 Hr. leave for a full day excursion, we will visit beautiful tipical towns, like Yanque & Maca, colonial churches, gently people with tipical needlework dresses, hundreds of pre inca terraces still in use with andean growings like corn, quinua, kiwicha (Amaranto), etc. Lookout of The Cross of the Condor: a place where the Colca Canyon can be seen in all its immensity, along with the flight of nearby condors. Stone scale models, some pre inca graves.

Lunch (not included).

13.00 we will take a bus to Puno. Arriving at Puno approximately 17:30 Hr.

18:00 Hr. Reception in Puno and transfer to the Hotel. Overnight at your Hotel. (Breakfast).

Day 06: PUNO SILLUSTANI TOUR

Breakfast. Free morning.

13:00 Hr. We will visit at the Sillustani Chullpas (pre-Colombian funeral towers). The scenery is desert but impressive, in a beautiful setting on a peninsula on lake Ayumara about 32 Km. from Puno. Most of the towers date from the period of Inca occupation in the 15th century, the engineering involved in their construction is more complex than anything the Incas built. (B)

17:00 Hr. Return to hotel.

Day 07: UROS AND TAQUILE ISLANDS

Early Breakfast.

06:45 Hr. You will be picked up from your hotel and transfer to the port to visit Lake Titicaca. After 2 hour motorboat ride, you will arrive at the Uros island in the Titikaka lake. Fishermen and hunters inhabit the reed islands of Lake Titicaca. The residents of the Uros use the cattail, a type of rush, which grows in the lake, to create the conditions that ensure the islands stay afloat. The dense roots that the plants develop support the island. The roofs are waterproof and the houses are extremely humid because of the surrounding water. At present, they speak Quechua and Aymara.

13:00 Hr. We will visit the Taquile island, where we will have lunch in the cooperative restaurant. There is also a cooperative shop on the plaza that sells exceptional wool goods which are of very fine quality and somewhat expensive. Taquile Island is famous for its craft production, particularly for its beautiful textiles. The island is narrow at about 1 Km. wide and 6 to 7 Km. long. The visit could be exhausting because of the 533 steps on the stone stairway to climb to get to the village and because of the altitude (13,000 ft above sea level). On Taquile there are numerous pre-Inca and Inca ruins as well as Inca terracing.

17:00 Hr. We will return in Puno. Transfer to your hotel.

Day 08: PUNO TITICACA LAKE – CUSCO

06:00 Hr. Breakfast.
06:30 Hr. transfer to the bus station so you can take the ride to Cusco.
07:00 Hr. Depart Puno Titicaca lake on guided bus to Cusco, visiting on the route picturesque towns and archeological sites such as Andahuaylillas, Raqchi, Sicuani, La Raya and Pukara.
13:00 Hr. Buffet Lunch included.
17:00 Hr. Afternoon arrival in Cusco, reception and transfer to your accommodation.

Day 09: CUSCO CITY TOUR

Breakfast.

08:45 Hr. Cusco City Tour From 09:00 to 14:00 Hr. This tour includes four archaeological sites. The tour drives along the Circunvalacion Road up to famous fortress of Sacsahuaman, Q’enqo, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay Including English speaking guide. Include Tourist ticket valid for the entrance to many museums and ruins as well.

14:00 Return to the Hotel.

Day 10: SUPER SACRED VALLEY TOUR – MACHUPICCHU

Breakfast.
“Super valley Tour”—is an absolute way to explore the highlights of the Sacred Valley in one day, not missing anything.
06:45 Hr. You will be picked up from your Hotel. Starting the tour at Chinchero Colorful Town, also in this town we will visit the house of one citizen where we are going to see the exposition about the weaving process. Then we are going to visit Moray “Circular Terraces” special and unique place, after this, the Salt Mines of Salineras.

12:20 Hr. Buffet Lunch provided in Urubamba town.
In the afternoon you’ll visit to the fortress of Ollantaytambo, an architectural group that in the days of the Tahuantinsuyo empire was a gigantic agricultural, administrative, social, religious and military complex.
16:36 Hr. we will take the train to Aguas Calientes (Machu picchu). Upon Arrival transfer to your Hotel. Overnight at your Hotel. (Breakfast, Buffet Lunch).

Day 11: MACHUPICCHU – CUSCO

04:00 Hr. Breakfast.

04:30Hr. departure to the citadel of Machupicchu. Services included: Transfer from hotel to Bus station, bus service to ruins and back, it will take a 25 minutes bus ride to the ruins of Machu Picchu. Once there, you will take a guided tour, with an English speaking guide.

14:45 Hr. we’ll take the train back to Cusco. Arrival back in Cusco around 18:35 Hr. transfer from the train station to your hotel, overnight at your Hotel (Breakfast)

Day 12: RAINBOW MOUNTAIN TREK

The Rainbow Mountain, also known as Vinicunca, is a spectacular place near the snowy Ausangate glacier. In the way up we are going to be able to enjoy amazing landscapes of herds of alpacas and llamas, the Ausangate Mountain, many red mountains and traditional local houses. We will have time to explore the area and take pictures. We will spend approximately 30 minutes to 1 hour (depend of your trekking speed and weather conditions).

After to take nice pictures and enjoy this majestic and unique natural wonder, we will descend back into Cusipata town.
13:00 Hr. lunch. After lunch, we will drive back to Cuzco.
17:00 Hr. Arrival to Cusco and transfer to your hotel.

Day 13: CUSCO-LIMA

Breakfast. Transfer the airport where we’ll take the flight back to Lima (AIRFARE INCLUDED). END OUR SERVICES.

What you need to bring?

Considering the weather in Perú, we have put together our definitive list of what to pack for a trip to Cusco, Lima, Arequipa and Puno:

• Rain jacket or poncho (plastic ponchos can be purchased in Cusco for a few dollars).
• Strong, comfortable footwear.
• One complete change of clothing (you can afford to carry more changes of clothing if you hire a personal porters, see options below).
• Sweater and jacket (something warm).
• Flashlight and batteries.
• Hat or cap to protect you from the sun.
• Sun block (sun protection cream).
• Insect repellent.
• Camera, plenty of film and spare batteries.
• Swimsuit (if you plan on visiting the hot springs at Aguas Calientes after the trek – entrance not included in price).
• You also need to bring your original passport on the trail and your student ISIC card (if claiming a student discount).