Witness its cultural and natural wonders of Southern Peru!
HIGHLIGHTS: Lima Miraflores - white city of Arequipa - Colca Canyon - Titicaca Lake - Luxury train to Cusco - Sacred Valley Tour - Machu Picchu - Cusco Sightseeing - Farewell in Cusco.
Luxury Southern Peru Tour, will take you through the most outstanding places of Peru. During this incredible trip, you will discover from the coast to the Andes of Peru and, this is the best way to get gradually acclimatized, and finally to enjoy the immensity and the charm of the lost city of Machu Picchu.
With Luxury Southern Peru Tour, you will be able to visit Lima the capital of Peru, the white city of Arequipa, one of the deepest canyons that exist in the World at 0.6 miles in depth Colca Canyon, In Cruz del Condor, keep on the eye, here you will appreciate the flight of Andean Condors, one of the largest birds of prey in the world, then you will witness the traditional local living experience in Titicaca Lake, from the plateau to the capital of the Inca Empire, traveling in one of the most luxurious trains, we will reach the capital of the Inca empire, to dive into the lost city of Machu Picchu.
Itinerary:
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Day1 - International Arrival in Lima
On your landing in Lima, you will be welcomed by our staff with a sign of Go Get Peru and your name, then you will be escorted to your hotel located in Miraflores district; today no planned activities. If you arrive in the morning use the rest of the day to walk through Miraflores, we recommend walk by Larcomar and enjoy the view to the Pacific Ocean, then by Parque del Amor.
- Overnight in Lima Hotel
- Meals Included: None
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Day2 - Flight Lima to Arequipa free afternoon to relax
After breakfast in Lima, at scheduled time pick up and transfer to the airport for your flight to Arequipa. Upon arrival and transfer to your hotel. Have an own walk through the colonial center of Arequipa, like Santa Catalina a past colonial building, then short 30 minutes walking to reach Yanahuara neighborhood here you will have a sensational view of Arequipa and its volcano Misti.
- Overnight in Arequipa Hotel
- Meals Included: Breakfast
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Day3 - Colca Canyon Tour: Arequipa - Chivay with Overnight
Today after breakfast at the hotel we set out Colca Canyon Excursion by Chivay village.
Feast your eyes on the magnificent views of the Misti, Chachani and Pichu Pichu volcanoes as you draw near National Reserve of “Pampa Cañahuas”. Upon reaching the reserve you can witness the wild Vicuñas, Llamas, and Alpacas in their natural habitat.
Our exploration continues to wasi (3800m/12460ft) where you will take pleasure in the natural rock formations with the Misti and Chachani volcanoes behind you. We will ascend further to a mountainous and splendid 4500m/14,760ft. height, passing “Tocra” on the way. The “highlight” of the tour will be “Pata Pampa” where you will stand at 4820m/15,810ft. Approaching the Chivay town (3651m/11,978ft.), you will be amazed at Colca Valley’s multicolored terraces.
After lunch have a nap in the selected hotel or enjoy the hot springs in the Colca Valley.
- Overnight in Colca Valley Hotel
- Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
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Day4 - Colca Canyon – Condor Cross – Private Transport to Puno
The second day in Colca, after breakfast we will drive to Cross of the Condor, where you can see the largest Andean flying condors (largest in the western hemisphere). Then we will move on to visit Colca Valley in Cruz del Cóndor. This is the second deepest canyon on earth. Along the way back to Chivay we will have the chance to see the town of Pinchollo; as well as the “Antahuilque watching point” to view a marvelous terrace built 1500 years ago by the Collagua civilization. Another stopover will be at viewpoints “Choquetico” and “Tumbas colgantes” which means ‘hanging tombs’.
Our tour will progress with visits to the towns of Maca (shaken by an earthquake in 1991) and Yanque where you can see the most beautiful church of the valley. After arriving in Chivay we will enjoy our delicious lunch. Then our Private Transport will be ready to take as direct to Titicaca.
Today our journey will finish in the selected hotel in Puno.
- Overnight in Puno Hotel
- Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
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Day5 - Full day Titicaca Tour: Uros Floating Islands and Taquile
This full-day tour to the Islands of Uros and Taquile. You will be picked up from your hotel to go onboard to our boat travel on Lake Titicaca. First, we are going to visit Uros: On this Island, the natives knit the reeds together to form an organic mat in order to grow thicker reeds.
After 1 ½ hours of relaxed navigation on the Titicaca Lake, we will get Taquile Island. There a unique community can be observed, their artwork is very appreciated and women are outstanding weavers, also here you will notice that the locals speak Quechua instead of the predominant Aymara. After lunch, the boat will take you back to Puno.
- Overnight in Puno Hotel
- Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
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Day6 - Puno to Cusco (Puno to Cusco by Luxury train - only run - Mo/Thu/Sa)
Today it is a journey through the highlands of Peru on one of the most beautiful railway tracks in the world. They come in small municipalities, wide fields, and rivers and pass over snow-capped Andean peaks. You finally reach Cusco, the legendary capital of the Inca, and will be transferred to your hotel.
- Overnight in Cusco Hotel
- Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
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Day7 - Free day in Cusco on your own
Today after breakfast in your hotel, you have a full day on your own.
After many days of travel experiences, you need to take your break and relax
- Overnight in Cusco Hotel
- Meals Included: Breakfast
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Day8 - Sacred Valley Tour: Pisac Town and Archeological Complex – Urubamba
Breakfast in the hotel, at 09:00, am you will be picked up from your hotel, then you will be transferred to the legendary Sacred Valley, with a wonderful view of the Sacred Valley, we will reach the picturesque town of Pisac, we will make a stop to visit this magnificent Inca city, surrounded by its local artisans and its archeological complex.
Relish a delicious multi-course lunch with sample dishes featured based on Andean crops.
Finally, we arrive at the selected hotel.
- Overnight in the Sacred Valley Hotel
- Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
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Day9 - Sacred Valley Tour: Moray, Salineras, Ollantaytambo
After enjoying your delicious breakfast in the hotel at 9:00 a.m. your guide will pass by your hotel to pick you up, today you'll head to the fascinating display of terraces in Moray. Moray boasts three amphitheater-like terraces made by the Incas. These terraces, which are carved deep into the earth in a bowl shape, were thought to be used to determine the optimal conditions for growing crops. Then you will start your descent into a gorge where terraces, this time holding salt deposits, are visible. These salt terraces have been uninterruptedly in use since Pre Inca times.
From here you can simply see an impressive landscape, snowy mountains, agricultural fields, local people, outstanding experience. Delicious multi-course lunch in Urubamba restaurant.
Then we continue our journey to the ancient city of Ollantaytambo, after a guided tour of its main temples of this impressive fortress, hop back to the car.
- Overnight in the Sacred Valley Hotel
- Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
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Day10 - Morning Train and sunset in the citadel of Machu Picchu
Today our journey begins onboard the train from Ollantaytambo to the cloud forest of Machu Picchu valley. Upon arrival at Aguas Calientes, we will first settle in the hotel, then we will have early lunch in order to refuel before ascending to the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu.
Short ride (25 minutes) up to the citadel of Machu Picchu. Upon arrival, and you will participate in a guided tour, visiting the Main Plaza, the Circular Tower, the most important preserved Intihuatana, the Royal Quarters, the Temple of the Three Windows. Time to enjoy the sunset in Machu Picchu, later on, take a bus ride down to Aguas Calientes.
- Overnight in Aguas Calientes Hotel
- Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
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Day11 - Sunrise in Machu Picchu – Optional climb up to Huayna Picchu Mountain – Back to Cusco
Today the visit to the sacred city of Machu Picchu will be on your own, 25 minutes ride up by bus, and start exploring at your own pace.
Optional climb to Huayna Picchu; from where you can appreciate the immensity of Machu Picchu, even more, amazing being high and distant (included in the price): In the afternoon you will take the bus down to Aguas Calientes for the train ride to Ollantaytambo. Upon arrival, assistance, and private transfer to Cusco.
- Overnight in Cusco Hotel
- Meals Included: Breakfast
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Day12 - Cusco City Tour: The Cathedral – Temple of the sun - Sacsayhuaman – Cristo Blanco
Pick up from your hotel at 09:00 am; the tour is beginning in the Plaza de Armas of Cusco, you will enter the Cathedral of Cusco, the first Catholic church ordered to build on 1559, then continue towards the Temple of the Sun (known as Koricancha) on which the Santo Domingo Convent was built. After visit this impressive holy pace, our private transport will be ready to take us head on over Sacsayhuaman fortress, from Cusco, you'll drive up the mountains for 20 minutes to reach and be impressed with the immensity of this fortress built stone by stone. Sacsayhuaman boasts impressive Inca design and artwork with massive stones over 9 meters (30 feet) tall and weighing up to 125 tons, as our last destination will be the visit to Cristo Blanco (White Christ) from here we will enjoy a wonderful panoramic view of Cusco Inca City, then back to your hotel.
- Overnight in Cusco Hotel
- Meals Included: Breakfast
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Day13 - Day 13 – Departure from Cusco - Connect at International Flight
After breakfast in your hotel, according to your flight schedule pick up from your hotel and transfer to the airport for your flight to Lima and then continue with your international flight.
- Meals Included: Breakfast
Whats included
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Hotel Accommodations
1-night hotel accommodation in Lima
1-nights hotel accommodation in Arequipa
1-night hotel accommodation in Colca Valley
2-nights hotel accommodation in Puno
4-nights hotel accommodation in Cusco
2-nights hotel accommodations in Urubamba – Sacred Valley
1-night hotel accommodation in Aguas Calientes
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Excursions
Colca Canyon, Lake Titicaca, Luxury Train Puno-Cusco, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu
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Entrance fees to parks and cultural sights
During your Luxury Southern Peru Tour, all your tickets are included, for Colca Canyon, Lake Titicaca, Cusco, Sacred Valley, and Machu Picchu Tour
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Transportations
All airport transfers, Hotel pickup, and drop-off, all transfers are assisted by English-speaking staff.
Train tickets: Luxury Titicaca Train Puno to Cusco, Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo (Vistadome Train)
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Others
Meals: According mentioned in the itinerary
Local top quality English-speaking guides to accompany visits and excursions
Entrance ticket to Huayna Picchu Mountain
24 hours support by our local staff
Not included
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Travel Insurance
Internal flights
Personal items, pre & post-tour accommodation, snacks, drinks, limited souvenirs, laundry, tips, and any extras
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