Guide

Operated with bilingual English and Spanish -speaking local guide

Others

Pre-night in Lima: Admission to all major monuments and sightseeing attractions mentioned in the above itinerary: Casa Aliaga, Cathedral and Larco Museum in Lima; Santa Catalina Monastery and Society of Jesus Church in Arequipa; Condor Cross in Valley & Colca Canyon; Uros and Taquile Islands in Puno; Pucara, Racchi and Andahuaylillas on the route from Puno to Cusco; Coricancha, Cathedral, Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay in Cusco; Machu Picchu on day 9 and Cusco Tourist Tax (BTC ticket)

Accommodation

9 nights' accommodation Day 1-2 Lima: Standard Hotel Category = Tierra Viva or similar 3* Superior Hotel Category = José Antonio Deluxe or similar 4* Deluxe Hotel Category = Pullman Lima Miraflores or similar 5* Day 3 Arequipa: Standard Hotel Category = Tierra Viva Arequipa or similar 3* Superior Hotel Category = Hampton by Hilton Arequipa or similar 4* Deluxe Hotel Category = Wyndham Costa del Sol Arequipa or similar 5* Day 4 Colca: Standard Hotel Category = Casa Andina Standard Colca or similar 3* Superior Hotel Category = Colca Lodge or similar 4* Deluxe Hotel Category = Aranwa, Pueblito Encantado del Colca or similar 5* Day 5-6 Puno: Standard Hotel Category = Hacienda Puno or similar 3* Superior Hotel Category = José Antonio Puno or similar 4* Deluxe Hotel Category = GHL Hotel Lago Titicaca or similar 5* Day 7-9 Cusco: Standard Hotel Category = Tierra Viva Cusco or similar 3* Superior Hotel Category = Hilton Garden Inn or similar 4* Deluxe Hotel Category = Aranwa Cusco Boutique or similar 5* OPTIONAL EXTRA: Pre-night in Lima: Standard Hotel Category = Tierra Viva or similar 3* Superior Hotel Category = José Antonio Deluxe or similar 4* Deluxe Hotel Category = Pullman Lima Miraflores or similar 5* Post-night in Cusco: Standard Hotel Category = Tierra Viva Cusco or similar 3* Superior Hotel Category = Hilton Garden Inn or similar 4* Deluxe Hotel Category = Aranwa Cusco Boutique or similar 5*

Meals

9 breakfasts 4 lunches on day 4, 6, 7, 9 1 box lunch on day 5

Transport

Private transfers from and to airports Transfers from/to train stations in a shared vehicle Roundtrip train to Machu Picchu in Expedition Service (PeruRail) or Voyager (IncaRail) for Standard and Superior category, and Vistadome Service (Perú Rail) or 360° (Inca Rai) for Deluxe category

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Flights

International flights are not included Domestic flights are not included

Optional

Other activities and services not included

Insurance

Insurance is not included

Others

Expenses of a personal nature. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages during meals. Meals not stated in the programme International flights to Peru Domestic flights (we advise booking the first flights in the morning) International and domestic airport departure taxes Tips for driver and guide Optional visits mentioned as not included KNOW BEFORE YOU GO Day 1: Optional Magic Water Circuit with Dinner and Folkloric Show does not operate on Mondays. Rates do not apply to Peruvians or residents with more than 60 days of stay. If passengers are Peruvians or exceed 60 days of stay, sale taxes (18%) will be collected by our local operator Please note that check-in in most hotels begins at 13:00 hrs. Clients will be subject to the availability of the room if they arrive before time, allowed to wait in the hotel lobby If your trip includes a visit to high altitude cities such as Cusco and Puno located at more than 3,400 metres (11,200 feet above sea level), do not forget to take precautions in order to avoid altitude sickness. Passengers who have heart problems or high blood pressure should check with their doctor before traveling Upon arrival, it is recommended to rest for few hours, drink coca tea and eat lightly. As a reference, Machu Picchu is located at 2,400 meters (8,000 feet above sea level) We reserve the right to change itineraries and activities due to weather conditions, technical problems or security reasons. INSTRUCTIONS Domestic flight from Lima to Cusco is not included and must arrive no later than 10:30hrs. Noon arrivals are too late. Carry the same document that you presented to the agency, given that train tickets and entrance to Machu Picchu will be issued with the same information In all train services to Machu Picchu, the passenger can carry only hand luggage (backpack, bag, or briefcase) weighing no more than 5kg / 11lb on the train to/from Machu Picchu. You will find your luggage at the chosen hotel. Allowed size: 62 linear inches 157cm (height + length + width). Quantity Weight Size (length + width + height) = 1 one handbag or backpack 5kg/11lb 62 inches/157cm. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE NEW ENTRANCE REGULATIONS TO MACHU PICCHU The current restrictions on visits to Machu Picchu allow a maximum stay of four hours in the citadel accompanied by a guide during the first entry. If the visitor tours on an alternate route (Machu Picchu Mountain or Huayna Picchu) the passenger will have three hours to for this purpose, additional to the four hours in the citadel. If the passenger wishes to enter the citadel again during the afternoon shift or the next day, he/she must previously acquire an additional ticket to enter during the new shift. There is no ticket sale in the archaeological zone. It is forbidden the following objects: professional cameras that require lights and tripods, or with telephoto lenses with a weigh higher than 2 kilos (in order to use them, special authorization is needed, as well as the payment of an additional fee), drones, selfie sticks, sprays, high heels, walking sticks without rubber tip, banners and posters, sharp objects, and backpacks bigger than 40cm x 35 cm x 20 cm. NEW PLASTIC REGULATION: After the prohibition of the access of single-use plastic items to 76 natural areas including Machu Picchu, it is important to use reusable bottles.

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Day 1 Day 1: Arrival Lima
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Arrival Lima

Arrive at Jorge Chavez International Airport in Lima. Upon arrival, a representative will be waiting to greet you at the airport and the transportation service will transfer you to your hotel at the scheduled time. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure in Lima, the capital of Peru and a city steeped in history. During Colonial times, the Historic Centre of Lima, known as the “Ciudad de Los Reyes” (City of Kings), was the political, administrative, religious and economic centre for the Spanish in Peru. The historical centre is a UNESCO-listed World Heritage Site. Lima is now a modern metropolis and is currently undergoing an exciting process of cultural and economic change. Take the opportunity to rest and recover after the flight or head out into the city for your first glimpse of life in Peru´s sprawling capital city. Alternatively, you can book our optional Magic Water Circuit with Dinner and Folk Show: Magic Water Circuit with Dinner and Folk Show (shared basis): A modern system of fountains certified as the largest in the world by the Guinness World Records. Built-in Exhibition Park, the Magical Water Circuit attracts crowds during summer and winter, being one of the new favorite attractions of Lima. See yourself and enjoy our water cruise that is followed by a unique gastronomical experience at a restaurant, accompanied by a delicious buffet dinner and amusing folk show. Notes: Shared service. Start time: 18:00 hours. Duration 4 hours. Includes Pick-up and Drop-off, Bilingual guide (Spanish and English), Admission to Magic Water Circuit, and Buffet Dinner with Folkloric show Overnight in Lima
Day 2 Day 2: Lima
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Lima

Wake up to breakfast in the hotel before hitting the streets of Lima’s old town, a UNESCO-listed World Heritage Site packed with fascinating historical buildings. Start with the Larco Museum, located in the traditional Pueblo Libre district, which is housed in a beautifully restored viceregal mansion built on a pre-Columbian pyramid. The museum boasts the world’s most complete pre-Hispanic collection of gold and silver objects, as well as pieces of erotic art. Then visit Casa Aliaga, a colonial mansion granted in 1535 by chief conquistador Francisco Pizarro to Jerónimo de Aliaga, one of his captains. This is the only house from that time that to this day has always been owned by the same family. Continue to a scenic tour in the colonial downtown, which originates and spreads out from the Main Square. Here you can appreciate the grandiose architecture of the Spanish Empire and be amazed by Lima´s Cathedral. Erected in the 16th century, this building took more than 80 years to complete. After the tour, you’ll be transferred back to the hotel. Rest of the afternoon at leisure. Overnight in Lima.
Day 3 Day 3: Lima - Arequipa (90 Mins By Flight; Not Included)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Lima - Arequipa (90 Mins By Flight; Not Included)

Breakfast at the hotel is followed by a transfer to Lima airport. Once you land in Arequipa, a transportation service will take you to your hotel. Then, after a representative informs you about the attractions and services the city has to offer, go enjoy a tour of the town. The route begins in Arequipa´s Main Square, one of the most beautiful squares in Peru. Facing this square is the imposing Cathedral, built in the 17th century. From there, continue to the Monastery of Santa Catalina, a cloister and small religious citadel built-in 1579, still in use to this date. Then, visit the Church of the Compañia de Jesus (1590). Considered a classic example of local baroque architecture, it houses an exceptional collection of paintings and murals. Lastly, visit the districts of Yanahuara and Carmen Alto for a panoramic view of the Arequipa countryside. In the end, take a transfer back to the hotel. Overnight in Arequipa.
Day 4 Day 4: Arequipa - Valley And Colca Canyon (180 Km - 3.5 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Arequipa - Valley And Colca Canyon (180 Km - 3.5 Hrs)

Charge your batteries with breakfast at the hotel before leaving the city via Yura, a district characterized by its rugged scenery, hills, and cliffs. Then enter the Pampa Cañahuas Reserve, an extensive grass plain where vicuñas (an Andean camelid and a national symbol) can be spotted. Head through Vizcachani and Pampas de Toccra up to the crater of the Chucura volcano. From there, continue one last leg of the way to reach the Mirador de los Andes at Patapampa, a stunning viewpoint 4,800 metres above sea level with impressive views of the volcanoes surrounding Arequipa. Lunch is served in the town of Chivay and in the afternoon you can rest in the hotel. Overnight in Colca.
Day 5 Day 5: Valley And Colca Canyon- Puno (255 Km - 4.5 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Valley And Colca Canyon- Puno (255 Km - 4.5 Hrs)

Once breakfast is over, head to Condor’s Cross, from where you can contemplate the view of the Colca Valley (one of the world´s deepest canyons) and see the large, majestic condor soaring over the valley, only a few metres away from where you stand. Back in Chivay, visit the towns of Pinchollo, Maca, Achoma and Yanque, and in between snap some more memorable photos at the Antahuilque and Choquetico viewpoints. Then later on continue to Puno with a detour that takes you through Patahuasi. Along the way, observe the amazing stone forests and sky-blue lagoons populated by cranes that fill this area 4,000 metres above sea level. Arrive at Puno after this amazing journey and enjoy a well-deserved rest at the hotel. Overnight in Puno.
Day 6 Day 6: Puno - Lake Titicacauros And Taquile Islands (1 Hr By Boat)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Puno - Lake Titicacauros And Taquile Islands (1 Hr By Boat)

After breakfast at the hotel, travel to the port of Puno where a boat will be waiting to take you to the beautiful Uros Islands. The Uros are an indigenous people of Peru that live on a series of man-made islands, created entirely from the buoyant totora reeds that grow abundantly in the shallows of the lake. The islands are composed of layers of woven totora, which are constantly replenished from the top as they rot from the bottom. The Uros people also use reeds to construct their homes, so cooking is done outdoors to avoid possible fires! After visiting this fascinating island for an hour and a half, sail to Taquile, a small slice of heaven that once belonged to the Inca Empire and whose residents speak Quechua. Look around and you will notice traces of its Incan past in the ruins that still exist around the island. After a brief introduction, the local community will give you an insight into their customs and traditions with a cultural demonstration. Lunch is enjoyed on the island before the return trip to Puno. Overnight in Puno.
Day 7 Day 7: Puno - Cusco (360 Km - 7 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Puno - Cusco (360 Km - 7 Hrs)

After breakfast at the hotel, and at the agreed time, a transportation service will transfer you to the bus station, where a representative will help you catch your bus to Cusco. On the way, you’ll make a number of interesting stops. The first is the town of Pucara and the Pucara Lithic Museum. This was the first urban settlement on Lake Titicaca, established between 100 and 300 A. D. After a brief break at La Raya, the highest point of the trip between Puno and Cusco, at the dizzying altitude of 4,313 metres above sea level, the bus stops at Sicuani, where lunch is served. We then head on to Racchi, home to the Wiracocha Temple, an Inca site built in honour of a powerful Andean god. The rectangular construction boasts thatched rooftops 20 metres above the ground; these are thought to be the highest in the Inca Empire. Later, visit Andahuaylillas, a town located around 40 kilometres away from Cusco. The main attraction here is the local Church, known as the "Sistine Chapel of America" owing to the high quality of art found inside. The church was built during the 16th century on top of Wari remains. Afterwards, a last 40 kilometre drive gets you to Cusco, today’s destination. Overnight in Cusco.
Day 8 Day 8: Cusco
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Cusco

Wake up to breakfast in the hotel, and then enjoy a guided tour of the former capital of the Inca Empire. The tour begins at the Santo Domingo Convent, a building constructed on the site of Coricancha, one of the most important Incan complexes dedicated to sun worship. According to historic records, the original temple walls depicted scenes of nature and were covered in gold leaf. After Coricancha, visit the imposing cathedral in the Plaza de Armas, then head to the Cusco hills, where you’ll find the fortress of Sacsayhuamán and panoramic views of Cusco. Continue on to Qenqo, an archaeological site where it is believed the Incas carried out religious rituals to improve harvests. Your tour ends in Puka Pukara, meaning ‘red fortress’ in Quechua. Puka Pukara is believed to be an ancient military site comprising numerous rooms, courtyards, baths, aqueducts and towers. At the end of the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel. Overnight in Cusco.
Day 9 Day 9: Cusco - Machu Picchu - Cusco (150 Km - 8 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Cusco - Machu Picchu - Cusco (150 Km - 8 Hrs)

After breakfast at the hotel, your journey to Machu Picchu begins with a train ride Aguas Calientes, also known as "Machu Picchu Pueblo", the last stop before entering the most important archaeological site in Peru. In Aguas Calientes you’ll find a craft market, restaurants and, for those who prefer to spend the night at the foot of the mountain and climb early in the morning, hotels for all budgets. Take a short bus ride up to Machu Picchu, the architectural and engineering masterpiece that once served as a sanctuary and refuge for the Inca ruler Pachacútec. Machu Picchu, which means "Old Mountain", is a UNESCO-listed World Heritage Site and one of the seven new wonders of the world. At the end of the tour, take a bus back to Aguas Calientes and have lunch at Café Inkaterra. In the afternoon you’ll be taken to Aguas Calientes station, where you’ll board the train back to Cusco. Overnight in Cusco.
Day 10 Day 10: Departure Cusco
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Departure Cusco

After finishing your breakfast at the hotel, you will be transferred to the airport. Although this is the last day of your journey, we hope that your memories of this remarkable region, bursting with both culture and history, will last a lifetime.

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Itinerary of your trip Living Peru

Day 1: Arrival Lima

Day 2: Lima

Day 3: Lima - Arequipa (90 Mins By Flight; Not Included)

Day 4: Arequipa - Valley And Colca Canyon (180 Km - 3.5 Hrs)

Day 5: Valley And Colca Canyon- Puno (255 Km - 4.5 Hrs)

Day 6: Puno - Lake Titicacauros And Taquile Islands (1 Hr By Boat)

Day 7: Puno - Cusco (360 Km - 7 Hrs)

Day 8: Cusco

Day 9: Cusco - Machu Picchu - Cusco (150 Km - 8 Hrs)

Day 10: Departure Cusco

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