Peru has a rich and fascinating history written by the many peoples that settled the country since 1,500…
The Chavin, Tiahuanaco, and Hari chose the mountains, while the Paracas, Nazca, Machica and Chimu elected the coastal areas for their homes.
In the XV Century the Incas, coming from the Peruvian Highlands, Took over of the other Indian settlements and established a strong and advanced Empire that lasted until the Spanish invasion.
Peru became then a vice-royalty and the commercial and administrative centre of the Spanish Empire in South America.
Today’s Peru reflects all these nuances, plus the influence ofmany immigrants from various countries, in the architecture, cuisine, folklore and traditions that make it a desirable destination.
Wonders like Cusco and lost city of Machu Picchu, the Lake Titicaca and the Colca Canyon are well known all over the world, as are the Nazca Lines and Lord of Sipan archaeological site.
Besides, Peru boats spectacular scenery, Indian Markets, museums and art galleries, gourmet restaurants and varied offer of handicraft.
For more adventurous Peru offers the Amazon with splendid wild life and an incredible biodiversity.
Peru is definitely a country to be “discovered”
Tour Details
Lima – Cusco – Sacred Valley – Pisac – Machu Picchu – Puerto Maldonado – Puno – Juliaca – Arequipa – Colca Canyon
Itinerary (Click on each day for detailed itinerary)
Early morning arrival in Lima. Reception and transfer to hotel. Rest of the
morning free.
Afternoon half-day City Tour of colonial and modern Lima featuring the Cathedral, the Government Palace, the City Hall, the Plaza Mayor and the San Francisco Monastery. Then we´ll continue to visit the modern area of Lima: San Isidro and a Per-Inca “Huaca” and the beautiful seaside Miraflores district. Dinner.
Overnight in Lima
Morning transfer to Lima airport to board the flight towards Puerto Maldonado, the gateway tpo Tambopata-Candamo Reserve.
Arrival in Puerto Maldonado Transfer Airport to Puerto Maldonado Headquarters.
Transfer Pto Maldonado Headquarters to Tambopata River Port.
Transfer Boat – Tambopata River Port to Refugio Amazonas Boxed Lunch.
Orientation.
Dinner.
Caiman search.
Overnight at Refugio Amazonas.
Breakfast.
Oxbow Lake Visit.
Canopy Tower.
Lunch.
Farm Visit.
Dinner.
Tambopata National Reserve Lectures.
Overnight at Refugio Amazonas.
Breakfast.
Transfer Boat – Refugio Amazonas to Tambopata River Port.
Transfer Tambopata River Port to Pto Maldonado Headquarters.
Transfer Puerto Maldonado Headquarters to Airport.
Afternoon guided visit of the city downtown main attractions and the four ruins nearby. The tour will start at the Cathedral to then continue with the Koricancha or Temple of the Sun, after which we will visit the Sacsayhuaman Fortress overlooking the city of Cuzco, a pre Inca architectural masterpiece; Kenko, a rock sanctuary whose main attraction is the monolithic altar representing a puma, the red Fortress of Puca-Pucara and Tambomachay, a beautiful fountain fed by a spring forming a series of basins. Return to Cusco downtown.
Dinner.
Overnight in Cusco.
Transfer to the Train station to catch the train to Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu. Arrival in Aguas Calientes, reception and transfer to the bus station to go up to the Machu Picchu Citadel on a 30 minutes ride.
Upon arrival, guided visit of the most spectacular ancient city in the world. This fabulous city contains houses, temples, warehouses, a large central square; all connected by narrow roads and steps that are surrounded by terraces cut into the mountain side. After the tour, free time to enjoy this spiritual wonder. Return to Aguas Calientes for lunch.
Return in the afternoon by train to Cusco and transfer to your hotel.
Overnight in Cusco.
07:00 am Transfer from your hotel to the Bus station, trip from Cusco to Titicaca Lake, tourist Route with all included, entrances ticket, tour guide and buffet lunch on route.
1st stop ANDAHUAYLILLAS, charming Colonial village which boats of its church containing several paintings from the Cusco School of Art and acclaimed as the Cusquenian Sixtine Chapel. RACCHI or San Pedro , located at the base of the volcano Quimsachata It is known for the remains of the Temple of Wiracocha , a magnificent example of Inka Arquitecture LA RAYA, Demarcation line between the departments of Puno and Cusco and highest point PUKARA, Town of talented ceramicists where the famous ceramic *Toritos de Pucara* little bulls of Pucara are crafted.
JULIACA, Progressive industrial city, located to 351 Km of Cusco and 43 Km of Puno.
17:00 pm Arrival to the Capital city of Puno, port on the highest lake of the world.
Meeting on arrival and transfer to your hotel in Puno.
After check-In Dinner.
Overnight in Puno.
06:30 am Píck up time for your full day trip to the floating Uros Island and natural Taquile Island guide tour with typical lunch included.
17:30 pm Arrival and meeting and transfer to your hotel in Puno.
Overnight in Puno.
AM Transfer to Juliaca airport to board your flight towards Arequipa.
Arrival, reception and transfer to hotel. Rest of the morning free.
Afternoon City Tour including the Santa Catalina Convent, the Chiina Valley, Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral, residential and commercial districts, the Jesuit Churches and the “Mirador”, look-out for a magnificent view of the Misti Volcano.
Return to hotel. Dinner.
Overnight in Arequipa.
Departure from Arequipa via Yura, passing through the foothills of Chachani, Pampa de Arrieros, National Reserve of Pampa Cañahuas, continued by Vizcachani, Toccra Pampas, then border by the crater Chucura to reach Patapampa (4.800 m) and Mirador of the Andes where you can see the volcanoes surrounding the city of Arequipa. Descend to Chivay for lunch (not included). Accommodation at the hotel. In the afternoon visit the hot springs of La Calera. Box Lunch and dinner included.
Overnight in Chivay.
Early departure to visit La Cruz del Condor (41 km. from Chivay), one of the most spectacular canyons, where you can almost always see the Condors in their majestic flight. Lunch and return to Arequipa, on the way we’ll have the chance to see “hanging tombs” dug on the cliff side. Arrival at Arequipa airport and flight departure to Lima.
Arrival in Lima at night, reception and transfer to hotel.
Overnight in Lima.
Morning at leisure. Today we will enjoy our last tour of Lima visiting the “Museo de la Nación” (Nation’s Museum) that keeps numerous exhibits of the various cultures before the Spanish conquest.
Afternoon airport transfer for your flight back to Canada.
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Pricing
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Includes
Accomodations
- 2 nights in Lima at selected hotel in DWB room including breakfast.
- 2 nights in Tambopata at Amazon Lodge in DWB room including full board
- 2 nights in Cusco at selected hotel in DWB room including breakfast.
- 2 nights in Puno at selected hotel in DWB room including breakfast.
- 1 night in Arequipa at selected hotel in DWB room including breakfast.
- 1 night in Chivay (Colca Canyon) at selected hotel in DWB room including breakfast.
Meals
- Meals as indicated (B-breakfast, L-lunch, D-dinner)
Misc
- Airport / bus and train station transfers in private service
- Private transportation for included excursions
- Meals as indicated (B-breakfast, L-lunch, D-dinner)
- Expedition train Cusco – Aguas Calientes – Cusco
- Bus Puno – Cusco
Not Included
- International and domestic air tickets and associated taxes.
- Meals not specified on the itinerary.
- Personal expenses such as telephone bills, laundry expenses, beverages, etc.
- Insurance against theft, loss, illness and/or accident.
- Tips, baggage porterage and other extras not specified.
Package terms
The prices quoted are based on airfares and land services available on today’s date (April 20th, 2016) and are subject to change without notice.
All our tours are subject to a minimum number of participants. If that number is not reached, all the money’s paid as deposits and other items will be refunded in total. Deposits and final payments once made are totally non-refundable, unless the group is cancelled for not reaching the minimum number of participants.
