Wonders of Southern Peru

In the afternoon at approximately 1:00 p.m. start your adventure in the majestic Plaza de Armas where our tour will begin to enjoy a wonderful tour. Starting at the Basilica Cathedral of Cusco which is considered by many the most significant monument of America which houses more than 300 priceless canvases made by mestizo artists.

Then we will walk through the narrow stone streets and head towards the Qoricancha considered the largest Inca temple which housed the most important priests who worshiped the sun god, After having amazed your senses with the samples of the high Inca architecture we will continue our tour and visit Sacsaywaman that comes from the Quechua word that means "falcon zaceado or satisfied" that houses enormous stone constructions and place where the feast to the sun "inty raymi" is staged, then we will visit Qenko Quechua word that means labyrinth, we will continue our tour visiting Tambomachay that was made with carved rocks, which form a beautiful set of canals and waterfalls, coming from springs.

Finally we will arrive at Pukapukara which means the red fortress because the stones with which it was built have turned this color due to its high levels of iron.

Full day excursion. We will pick you up at 8:00 am from your hotel to head to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. We will start visiting the archaeological center of Pisac located one hour from Cusco, which will give you an idea of the advanced knowledge that the Incas achieved in architecture, from one of its many natural viewpoints, we will observe the impressive landscapes and natural snow-capped Sacred Valley. We will have the opportunity to appreciate its famous and picturesque craft market and its various forms of trade.

At noon, through the banks of the Vilcanota River, we will continue our journey to Urubamba to enjoy a delicious novo-Andean buffet lunch of exquisite Peruvian cuisine.

In the afternoon we will visit the fortress of Ollantaytambo which was a strategic military center. It is in Ollantaytambo that we will board the train to Aguas Calientes to visit Machu Picchu the following day. Overnight in Aguas Calientes.

Very early we will go to the bus station, to ascend to 400 m high for 30 minutes, finally we arrive to the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu and enjoy the sunrise, the view is breathtaking, we will enjoy the guided tour for approximately 02 hours for you to know better the history and architecture of the Inca City of Machu Picchu. You will be amazed with the Inca constructions and temples, as well as the natural environment that surrounds it. After the tour you will have free time to continue exploring and take pictures to remember your visit.

In the afternoon we will take the bus back to Aguas Calientes where you will have time to have lunch, rest and visit the town of Aguas Calientes.  At the appointed time we will board the train back to Ollantaytambo where a staff will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel in Cusco.

Important: Schedules may vary depending on train departures and the train service you choose.

We will start very early passing by your hotel, to start a fantastic tour through the South Valley of Cusco until we arrive to the city of Puno. We start visiting the temple of San Pedro de Andahuaylillas known also as the chapel Sixtina de America, then 218 Km. We will have come to Raqchi, where the temple sits inca de Wiracocha. The temple is made up of a main building that was occupied by the main Inca, we will appreciate annex constructions destined to the nobility.

We will continue our way to Sicuani where we can enjoy a delicious buffet lunch.

The landscapes will change little by little, becoming more arid. Then we will arrive at La Raya, culminating point of our journey located at 4,335 meters above sea level. Our next destination is Pucará, where we will visit the Lithic Museum. This museum allows us to appreciate the evolution of the Andean people from the first men to the Incas. After Pucara the tour will be through high Andean areas typical of the Peruvian Andes.

Finally we will be arriving to the city of Puno approximately 17:30 pm, there will be the staff of the agency waiting for you to make the transfer to your hotel.

The tour starts with your pick up at the hotel at 6:30 am to go to the port of Lake Titicaca, immediately we board our boats for a 30 minutes trip approximately, we will arrive to the beautiful floating islands of the Uros, unique in the world. We will continue our trip to the island of Taquile arriving at 11:00 am approximately, we make a 30 minute walk from the port of Taquile to reach the village, where we will have approximately two hours to enjoy the beautiful scenery, the production of handicrafts and the traditional way of life of these islanders, it is here where we will have lunch.

In the afternoon we start our return trip to the city of Puno, arriving at the port of the Uros Islands at 15:30 pm. Once in the port, you will have the afternoon free to walk the streets and churches of the city of Puno. In the evening, at the appropriate time our transportation will pick you up to take you to the bus station, and then travel through the Andes of Southern Peru to reach the city of Arequipa for an estimated time of 05:30 minutes.

At the bus station in Arequipa you will be transferred to your hotel. Overnight in the city of Arequipa.

A new adventure awaits us in the city of Arequipa, early in the morning we will pick you up from your hotel in our panoramic bus.  We will start the tour of the magical city of Arequipa and the tourist attractions that surround the city. Starting at the main square of Yanahuara with its church, portals and viewpoint of the Misti volcano, the viewpoint of Carmen Alto, the square of Cayma, the center of Inca Alpaca, the palace of Goyoneche, the mansion of the Founder, the mill of Sabandía and the terraces of Paucarpata.

During the trip we will enjoy the diversity of flora and fauna that surround the city of Arequipa, stopping at each tourist attraction.  Night in the white city of Arequipa.

The tour starts very early, passing by your hotel at 3:30 am to start the tour of the Colca Canyon Valley, a journey of about four hours. On the way, we will visit the Pampa Cañahuas of the Aguada Blanca National Reserve, a spectacular visit of the habitat of alpacas, vicuñas and llamas considered South American camelids, as well as appreciate agricultural terraces that are currently being cultivated by the native inhabitants of the area.

At noon we enter the Colca Canyon, arriving to the town of Chivay where we will enjoy a delicious novo Andean buffet lunch. After lunch, we will drive through the Chivay valley to our assigned hotel.

Overnight in the town of Chivay.

A different day awaits us and we will start by picking you up at your hotel in Chivay to head to the Colca Canyon Valley. On the way, we will visit the villages of Maca and Yanque, finally we will arrive to the highest point called Cruz el Condor where we will be able to appreciate the majestic flight of the Andean condors, considered the largest bird in the world. On the way back, we will visit the villages of Coporaque and Achona.

At noon we enter the town of Chivay in the heart of the Colca Canyon, where we will enjoy lunch. After lunch, we will drive through the Colca Valley back to the white city of Arequipa.  Overnight in Arequipa.

Free day to explore the streets, churches and museums that the city of Arequipa has to offer. At an appropriate time, transfer to Arequipa airport to board your departure flight to Lima, end of service.

We have several options to suit your budget. The price of your package will depend on whether you come in a group or want a private tour (minimum 2 people). Also, it will depend on the type of train and guide you select. The price we will offer you will be PER PERSON.

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