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From Lima to Cusco
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Ancient Wonders
Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 8 - 16
Ages 18-35
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Lima

    Lima
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner with the group in Miraflores)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (NAIA Miraflores Hotel (or similar))
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  3. Day 2

    Lima

    Lima
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (NAIA Miraflores Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Lima's architecture
    • Visit Cathedral (first in South America)
    • Explore San Francisco catacombs
    • Visit Chinatown with local guide
    • Browse local markets
    • Explore artsy streets in Barranco
    • Visit Bridge of Sighs
    • Visit Love Park
    Landmarks
    Cathedral of Lima
    San Francisco Catacombs
    Chinatown (Barrio Chino)
    Barranco
    Bridge of Sighs (Puente de los Suspiros)
    Love Park (Parque del Amor)
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  4. Day 3

    Lima to Arequipa

    Lima to Arequipa
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    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Qema Arequipa (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Arequipa
    • Visit Cathedral
    • Visit Plaza de Armas
    • Visit Santa Catalina Monastery
    Landmarks
    Cathedral of Arequipa
    Plaza de Armas
    Santa Catalina Monastery
  5. Day 4

    Arequipa to Colca Canyon

    Arequipa to Colca Canyon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Local lunch made with produce from the Colca Valley)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Colca Canyon Hotel By Peru HTL (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Salinas y Aguada Blanca National Reserve
    • Traditional Inca tea in Patahuasi
    • Photo stop at Patapampa viewpoint
    • Local lunch with Colca Valley produce

    Optional Activities

    • Relax in Chivay's natural hot springs
    • Zipline activity
    Landmarks
    Salinas y Aguada Blanca National Reserve
    Patapampa
  6. Day 5

    Colca Canyon to Puno

    Colca Canyon to Puno
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Casona Plaza (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Colca Canyon
    • Visit Cruz del Condor viewpoint
    • Stop in traditional Andean villages
    Landmarks
    Colca Canyon
    Cruz del Condor
  7. Day 6

    Puno to Luquina via Uros

    Puno to Luquina via Uros
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Family-style lunch), Dinner (Home-cooked meal made with fresh, regional ingredients straight from the lake and surrounding land. Warming quinoa soup, native Andean potatoes and freshly caught fish. May include hands-on preparation with hosts.)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Luquina homestay (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Triciclo ride to port
    • Boat ride on Lake Titicaca
    • Visit Uros Floating Islands
    • Meet Uros community
    • Learn about totora reed construction
    • Hike to main village on Uros
    • Visit Taquile Island
    • Stay with local family in Luquina
    • Family-style lunch
    • Home-cooked dinner with host family
    Landmarks
    Lake Titicaca
    Uros Floating Islands
    Taquile Island
  8. Day 7

    Luquina to Cusco via Puno and Raqchi

    Luquina to Cusco via Puno and Raqchi
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast with host family)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Mamasara (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast with host family
    • Boat ride across Lake Titicaca
    • Visit Pukara Museum
    • Stop at La Raya Pass
    • Explore Raqchi Archaeological Complex
    Landmarks
    Pukara Museum
    La Raya Pass
    Raqchi Archaeological Complex
  9. Day 8

    Cusco

    Cusco
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Mamasara (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Cusco
    • Visit Plaza de Armas
    • Visit Cathedral
    • Walk ancient Inca street
    • Visit Q'oricancha (Sun Temple)
    • Visit San Pedro Market
    • Explore San Blas neighbourhood
    • Visit Twelve-Angled Stone
    • Visit Siete Borreguitos street

    Optional Activities

    • Mountain biking experience
    Landmarks
    Plaza de Armas
    Cusco Cathedral
    Q'oricancha (Sun Temple)
    San Pedro Market
    San Blas
    Twelve-Angled Stone
  10. Day 9

    Cusco to Aguas Calientes via Sacred Valley

    Cusco to Aguas Calientes via Sacred Valley
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Urubamba)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Wiracocha Inn (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Taray viewpoint
    • Visit Pisac Market
    • Visit Pisac Inca site
    • Guided tour of Pisac ruins
    • Follow Vilcanota River through Sacred Valley
    • Visit Ollantaytambo fortress
    • Visit Temple of the Sun
    • Train ride to Aguas Calientes
    Landmarks
    Taray
    Pisac Market
    Pisac Inca site
    Vilcanota River
    Urubamba
    Ollantaytambo
    Temple of the Sun
  11. Day 10

    Aguas Calientes to Cusco via Machu Picchu

    Aguas Calientes to Cusco via Machu Picchu
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Mamasara (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Bus ride to Machu Picchu
    • Guided tour of Machu Picchu citadel
    • Explore temples and terraces
    • Free time at Machu Picchu
    • Bus or hiking descent from Machu Picchu
    • Train ride to Ollantaytambo
    • Transfer back to Cusco
    Landmarks
    Machu Picchu
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  12. Day 11

    Cusco

    Cusco
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Mamasara (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Relaxation massage
    • Full-day Rainbow Mountain hike
    • Interactive Peruvian cooking experience and dinner
    Landmarks
    Rainbow Mountain
  13. Day 12

    Cusco

    Cusco
    Meals
    Breakfast

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