Discover Peru
From COP 7.509.744

Discover Peru

holiday package
Created: Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Ref ID: 20083070
price per person From
COP 7.509.744
Based on 2 adults
Created: Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Itinerary
Tours

Day 01: Welcome to Lima, City of Kings and Larco Museum of Cultures


Arrival in Lima, welcome and assistance in your transfer to the hotel. An exclusive and intense tour of the Historic Center of Lima will take us to see and admire the architectural relics that are part of this ancient Lima, which has been recognized by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage Site. The Convent of Santo Domingo is the beginning of this magnificent experience. Built during the founding of Lima, the Universidad Mayor de San Marcos, the oldest in America, was founded in this building. Inside, the choir with the oldest stalls in the country and the library, with 25,000 books, some printed in the 15th century, have invaluable historical value. The remains of San Martín de Porres, San Juan Masías and Santa Rosa de Lima lie inside. Crossing the Plaza Mayor, the Government and Municipal Palace, we will enter the Cathedral, a jewel of Lima's history, with works of art that will bring us closer to colonial Lima. We will leave the Center and head to the Larco Museum, where we will have a clear view of the Cultures that populated Ancient Peru. We will be surprised by the pieces of Gold, textiles and erotic ceramics that are part of the collection that will introduce us to the worldview of ancient Peruvians. The warehouse of this Museum will be open during our visit to appreciate the expressions of art that were captured in their ceramics.


Day 02: Arequipa, White City


Transfer to the airport. Departure to Arequipa. Arrival, assistance and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, the "White City" opens its doors to us in a tour that begins in the beautiful colonial neighborhood of San Lázaro, the founding place of Arequipa; From here we will walk through its picturesque streets decorated with geraniums and then we will head towards the Carmen Alto viewpoint, which offers us a beautiful landscape of agricultural terraces and from where we can observe the three tutelary volcanoes that surround the city: Misti, Chachani and Picchu-Picchu. We will continue towards the colonial district of Yanahuara, famous for its church built in the Andalusian style and its viewpoint, built with beautiful architecture and surrounded by ashlar arches. Then, we will visit the Monastery of Santa Catalina, an impressive religious monument that was closed for nearly 400 years; with narrow streets, squares and gardens it reminds us of the old neighborhoods of Seville or Granada. Continuing, we will go to the Plaza de Armas, where we can see the Cathedral and the arches that surround the square, to finally visit the Church of the Company of Jesus; founded in the 17th century by the Jesuits, its cloisters and the famous Dome of San Ignacio stand out.


Day 03: Route of the Volcanoes, Pampa Cañahuas and Chivay


Departure on a land adventure towards the spectacular Colca Valley. We will take the route of the volcanoes, climbing the slopes of the Chachani volcano, and having a formidable view of the Misti volcano and Picchu Picchu. Our path will cross the Pampa Cañahuas vicuña reserve, a high Andean habitat where they live and are protected. The highest point of our journey will reach 4,900 m.a.s.l. in the Patapampa pass, from where you can see the active Sabancaya volcano. Descent to the Colca Valley. Arrival and accommodation. Free time to rest or enjoy the thermal baths in the area.


Day 04: Flight of the Condor and route to Lake Titicaca


At dawn, we will head towards the Cruz del Cóndor viewpoint. We will be waiting for the impressive flight of the condors, enormous Andean birds that are the symbol of the Andean countries. The view allows us to appreciate the great dimension of the canyon, considered one of the deepest in the world. We will visit the towns of Maca and Yanque that still preserve their colonial churches. Lunch in a restaurant in the area. In the afternoon, departure by bus on a 6 and a half hour trip to the city of Puno. Arrival, assistance and transfer to the hotel.


Day 05: Sacred Lake Titicaca and its islands


In the morning, we will board a boat to visit a village that fled from the different cultures that came to dominate them and took refuge within Lake Titicaca, the Uros. This community continues to build its islands using ancestral techniques, and they welcome us to pass on their knowledge. A town that lives off its visitors. We will continue sailing towards the island of Taquile. The community on the island has kept its traditions, clothing and way of life alive. It is one of the few Quechua communities in an essentially Aymara region, and they have remained closed to modernity changing their lives. They will welcome us with their music and dances. Lunch in a communal restaurant, a simple but nutrient-rich meal. Next, we will take a walk around the area to appreciate the beautiful landscapes of Lake Titicaca. Return to the port of Puno. Transfer to the hotel.


Day 06: Altiplano Route


We will depart on a tourist bus to the city of Cusco. Our first stop will be the Pucará stone museum, a place that preserves remains of the Pucará culture with pieces that will surprise us such as monoliths, steles and sculptures in the shape of animals. This town is also famous for the Pucará bulls, beautiful multicoloured crafts that symbolise protection, happiness and fertility. Our next stop will be at the highest point at 4,335 m.a.s.l. in La Raya, a geographical division of the water basins of Lake Titicaca and the Vilcanota River that will flow into the Amazon River basin. Lunch. We will continue towards the town of Racchi, where the temple of the god Wiracocha is located, highlighting the stone bases of the enormous columns and walls that give us an idea of ​​the majesty that this palace had. As a final stop, we will visit the beautiful church of San Pedro Apóstol de Andahuaylillas, known as the “Sistine of America” for the paintings that decorate the ceilings and walls. Arrival in Cusco. Transfer to the hotel.


Day 07: Cusco, Capital of the Inca Empire and Sacsayhuaman Archaeological Park


In the morning, we will get away from the crowds to visit Sacsayhuamán, an impressive citadel full of colossal constructions surrounded by beautiful landscapes in total communion with the environment. Then, we continue to the Inca shrine of Q’enqo, surprising will be the altar for sacrifices embedded in the inner part of its rock formation. Finally, we arrive at the Puca Pucará watchtower and Tambomachay, a monument of notable architectural excellence that is considered one of the pillars of the Andean worldview. Free afternoon to enjoy the city. In the afternoon, an exclusive tour of the city that begins with a visit to Plaza de San Cristóbal to enjoy a panoramic view of the city. Then, we will visit the San Pedro Market, where we will soak up the local flavor and learn more about the products of the area in this market that has everything and supplies the entire city. Then, the Qorikancha Temple welcomes us with all its magnificence and splendor, walls that were once covered in gold. From San Blas, the artisans' neighborhood, we will walk down Hatun Rumiyoc Street, finding the Inca Roca palace on our way, today the Archbishop's Palace, we will have time to admire the world-famous Twelve Angled Stone. We will continue to the Plaza de Armas to visit the Cathedral, which houses colonial works of incredible value.


Day 08: Inca Town of Chinchero, Terraces of Moray and Inca Town of Ollantaytambo


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 famous for its weaving women. Brief stop at a textile center to appreciate the ancient Inca techniques for dyeing and spinning Alpaca wool. We will visit the Inca plaza with its beautiful colonial church. We will continue to Moray, a beautiful Inca archaeological site composed of concentric agricultural terraces that served as a laboratory to recreate microclimates. Lunch. We will continue to visit the last living town of the Incas, Ollantaytambo. We will visit the Temple of the ten windows, the baths of the ñusta, and the Temple of the Sun. The postcards from the heights of Ollantaytambo will close this magical day in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Accommodation in the area.


Day 09: Machu Picchu, Lost Citadel


The long-awaited day to visit one of the 7 Wonders of the World. Boarding at the Ollantaytambo station. Departure by selected train. Arrival at the Machu Picchu station. Assistance from our staff to board the bus that will ascend a winding road, with a spectacular view of the Urubamba River and forms a deep canyon. The Lost City of the Incas, Machu Picchu, will welcome us with its incredible terraces, staircases, ceremonial enclosures and urban areas. Energy emanates from the entire place. Lunch. At the coordinated time, return by train and transfer to the hotel in Cusco. Accommodation.


Day 10: Farewell


Transfer to the airport. Departure to Lima to connect with your return flight home.

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Destinations 6
Transports 2
Accommodations 6
Tours 1
Tour summary
Meeting point
Lima, Peru
Departure time
03:00 PM
End time
12:00 PM
Guide languages
English
Español
Included

Transfers to hotels and airports.

Shared transfer to the train station.

All entrance fees to the attractions described.

Round-trip train ticket to Machu Picchu according to the selected category.

Shared visits with bilingual guides in Spanish and English.

6 lunches.

1 night of accommodation in Lima at the selected hotel.

1 night of accommodation in Arequipa at the selected hotel.

1 night of accommodation in Colca at the selected hotel.

2 nights of accommodation in Puno at the selected hotel.

3 nights of accommodation in Cusco at the selected hotel.

1 night of accommodation in the Sacred Valley at the selected hotel.

Daily breakfasts.

Excluded

Tips.

Non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages with meals included.

Airline tickets

Food and services not included

Expenses not specified

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