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Discover Peru - 10 Days

Validity: Till 30th September 2023

Day 1: Lima

On arrival in Lima, you will be met and greeted at the airport, and transferred to the hotel of your choice. In the afternoon we will have a tour through Lima’s streets and plazas. Starting at the Love Park in Miraflores, with a spectacular view of the Pacific Ocean, and then heading to the Huaca Pucllana, ceremonial center of the Lima culture. After this, we go on to the Main Square where the Government Palace and the Town Hall are located. We will visit the Cathedral and explore the Santo Domingo Convent, along which corridors San Martin de Porras and San Rosa de Lima used to walk around in 17th century, and where their remains rest today. Rest of the evening is at leisure. Overnight.

Day 2: Lima – Arequipa

Breakfast. Transfer to the airport to catch the departing flight to Arequipa. On arrival you will be transferred to the hotel. Today get used to the altitude.

In the afternoon, we will walk through its picturesque streets adorned with geraniums to later go to the Carmen Alto viewpoint for a chance to see the wonderful landscape of agricultural terraces and the three volcanoes surrounding the city: Misti, Chachani and Pichu-Pichu. It is time to head for the Yanahuara Colonial district, famous for its Andalusian style church and its viewpoint, architecture jewel surrounded by sillar (volcanic stone) arches. Then we will visit the Santa Catalina Monastery, impressive religious monument which was closed for about 400 years; with narrow streets, squares and gardens reminiscent of the old quarters of Seville or Granada. We will proceed to the Main Square to see its beautiful Cathedral and the stone arches that surround it, and finally, it is time to visit the Church of the Society of Jesus, founded in the seventeenth century by the Jesuits, famous for its cloisters and its magnificent San Ignacio Dome. Overnight.

Day 3: Arequipa – Colca

Breakfast. We set off to the spectacular Colca Valley going up the foothills of Chachani volcano and admiring the Misti and Pichu Pichu Volcanoes. Then we cross the vicuñas reservation of Pampa Cañahuas where we can see them running free in the high Andean lands. Peculiar villages around us. We will stop for lunch on our way to the hotel. Free afternoon to rest and enjoy the hotel and the optional visit to the thermal baths in the area. Dinner and overnight.

Day 4: Colca – Puno

Breakfast. Early in the morning we will go to the Condor Cross viewpoint. Before us the shocking flight of the condors, huge Andean birds on the brink of extinction and symbol of the Andes Mountain Range. The view at this place allows us to appreciate the canyons depth, considered as one of the deepest in the world. We will then visit the Maca and Yanqi towns which still keep the colonial churches. After lunch, we will set off for Puno on bus. The trip takes about 5 hours and we will be welcomed and transferred to the hotel upon our arrival. Overnight stay at Puno.

Day 5: Titicaca Lake

Breakfast. We shall proceed full day tour to explore Lake Titicaca. First we will visit the Uros, the friendly inhabitants of these handmade islands made of totora reeds. Then it’s off to Taquile Island, a place in which the settlers still maintain their ancestral traditions and colorful typical clothes. A great opportunity to explore the island and get the best view of the lake. A typical lunch is provided in the island. Return to the city in the afternoon. Rest of the evening is at leisure. Overnight.

Day 6: Puno – Cusco

Breakfast. We shall depart on a coach bus to Cusco. On the way we’ll stop to visit the attractions this beautiful route has to offer. Our first stop: the in site Pucara Museum and a chance to get one of the local classic bull shaped ceramics. Then it’s lunch time and the opportunity to see the view at La Raya, natural border between Puno and Cusco. We will continue our trip to Raqchi, Temple of the Wiracocha god where the walls and narrow streets stand out. Before our final destination, we will stop at Andahuaylillas for a visit to its beautiful chapel. We will arrive in Cusco at the end of the afternoon. Check in and rest of the evening is at leisure. Overnight.

Day 7: Cusco

Breakfast. In the morning visit Sacsayhuaman, a huge and impressive fortress of colossal constructions and surrounded by beautiful views blending together perfectly. Our adventure continues at the Inca Shrine Qenqo, to see the sacrificial altar embedded inside a rock cave. Finally we will arrive to the Puca Pucara viewpoint and Tambomachay, monument of impressive architectonic knowledge considered as one of the pillars of Andean Cosmo vision.

In the afternoon our exclusive city tour starts with a visit to the San Cristobal Plaza to enjoy its panoramic view of the city. Then, we will visit the San Pedro Market to soak in its local flavors and to learn about more of the products grown in the area which supply the whole city. After this, the Koricancha temple will welcome us in all his magnificence; this temple, whose Quechua name means “Gold Enclosure” still bedazzles us with the thought of its gold covered walls. Then it is the turn to visit the Santo Domingo Church. We will walk from San Blas, the artisans’ neighborhood, to the Hatun Rumiyoc Street, stopping at the Inca Roca Palace, nowadays home to the Archbishop’s Palace and also at the famous Twelve Angle Stone. We will continue our walk to the Main Square to visit the Cathedral and its valuable and beautiful colonial masterpieces. Overnight.

Day 8: Sacred Valley

Breakfast. This day we will visit the most outstanding sites of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. We will leave for the town of Chinchero, the most typical and picturesque of the Sacred Valley. This town is also famous for its women weavers, we will make a brief stop in a textile center to appreciate its beautiful fabrics and where they will teach us the ancient Inca techniques for dyeing and spinning with Alpaca wool. In the town of Chinchero we will visit its Inca archaeological complex and its beautiful colonial church enjoying the impressive natural images that surround the town.

We will continue to Moray, beautiful and curious Inca archaeological complex composed of colossal concentric terraces simulating a large amphitheater. In Incas times, it served as an agricultural laboratory where diverse micro climates were recreated. Lunch at one of the restaurants in the area. Finally, we end our tour visiting the fabulous archaeological complex of Ollantaytambo important for the Incas as a military, religious and agricultural center. We will visit the Temple of the ten windows, the bathrooms of the ñusta, the Temple of the Sun among other places of interest. The postcards from the heights of Ollantaytambo will close this magical day in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Overnight.

Day 9: Sacred Valley – Machu Picchu – Cusco

Breakfast. We start our journey by train to see one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. We arrive at the Aguas Calientes station where our staff will assist us on boarding the bus to go up the winding road to Machu Picchu, amid a spectacular view of the Urubamba River and its canyon. The Lost City of the Incas, Machu Picchu, will astonish us with its terraces, ceremonial shrines, steps and urban areas. Energy is all around us. After a guided visit, we will have lunch at one of the restaurants in the area. At the arranged time, we will return to Cusco and will be transferred to the hotel. Overnight.

Day 10: Cusco – Lima

Breakfast. Check out and be ready to leave at the time of your departure back home.

Validity: Till 30th September 2023

Tour Price Per Person

Hotel Category Twin / Double
From
Triple
From
Child with Bed
From
El Tambo - Lima /
San Agustin Posada del Monasterio - Arequipa /
Casa Andina Standard Colca /
Casa Andina Standard – Puno /
Agustos Cusco /
Mabey Valley Sagrado – Sacred Valley /
Agustos Cusco
3 Star US$ 1675 US$ 1660 US$ 1510
Allpa Hotel and Suites - Lima /
El Cabildo - Arequipa /
Killa Wasi Lodge - Colca /
Jose Antonio Puno /
Hotel San Agustin El Dorado - Cusco /
San Agustin Urubamba - Sacred Valley /
Hotel San Agustin El Dorado – Cusco
4 Star US$ 1820 US$ 1730 US$ 1640
Swissotel – Lima /
Libertador Arequipa /
Colca Lodge Spa & Hot Springs – Puno /
Libertador Lago Titicaca – Cusco /
Aranwa Cusco Boutique Hotel – Sacred Valley /
Aranwa Cusco Boutique Hotel
5 star US$ 2515 US$ 2590 US$ 2265

Price Includes:

  • Accommodation at the hotel of your choice for 9 nights / 10 days.
  • All return transfer airport - hotel - airport.
  • Daily breakfast.
  • Half day Lima city tour.
  • Arequipa half day city tour and Santa Catalina Convent.
  • 2 days / 1 night Colca Canyon excursion & all meals included.
  • Regular (SIC) transfer from Colca to Puno.
  • Full day Uros Floating Islands and Taquile Island with typical lunch.
  • Transfer hotel / bus station.
  • Full day Puno / Cusco by bus with lunch and visits on route included.
  • Half day Sacsayhuaman Archeological Park tour – half day Cusco city tour.
  • FD Sacred Valley of the Incas: Pisac Indian market and Ollantaytambo Fortress with lunch.
  • FD Machu Picchu excursion - Buffet lunch.
Note: Sacred Valley train program includes lunch and dinner on the train / First Class Train Program includes lunch on the train.

Price Excludes:

  • Return airfare.
  • Airport taxes.
  • Meals not specified above.
  • Guaranteed early check in / late checkout charges.
  • Tips and porterage.
  • Personal expenses.
  • Surcharges applicable if any.
  • Anything not mentioned in the inclusions above.

Note:

  • Above rates are not valid for the festive season (Christmas and New year). Please contact us for the same.
  • Booking will be subject to availability of space / rooms at the time of booking. You will be provided alternatives if units suggested are not available. You will be advised of any supplementary costs or reductions.
  • Prices are subject to change with or without prior notice.
  • Taxes as applicable.

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