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Mysteries of the Inca Empire with Arequipa & Colca Canyon

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  • Plaza in Cusco with people walking and a historic cathedral in the background.
  • View of Cusco's historic square with a cathedral.
  • Machu Picchu with clear skies and lush greenery.
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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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 42 - 50
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Lima

  2. Day 2

    Lima

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Visit San Francisco Monastery
    • Visit Plaza Mayor and Government Palace
    • Visit Cathedral
    Landmarks
    San Francisco Monastery
    Plaza Mayor
    Government Palace
    Cathedral of Lima
  3. Day 3

    Lima to Cusco - Sacred Valley

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Learn about camelids (llama, vicuña, alpaca, guanaco) in Sacred Valley
    • Visit Pisaq market
    Landmarks
    Sacred Valley
    Pisaq Market
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  4. Day 4

    Sacred Valley

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Ollantaytambo Inca ruins
    • Visit local home in Incan town
    • Visit Seminario ceramics workshop
    • Visit local chichería for chicha tasting
    Landmarks
    Ollantaytambo Ruins
  5. Day 5

    Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Vistadome train journey through Urubamba Valley
    • Guided tour of Machu Picchu ruins
    Landmarks
    Machu Picchu
    Urubamba Valley
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Machu Picchu to Cusco

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Vistadome train journey to Cusco

    Optional Activities

    • Visit local market in Aguas Calientes
    • Browse local boutiques
    • Take a walk along nearby trails
    Landmarks
    Aguas Calientes
  7. Day 7

    Cusco

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Guided sightseeing tour of Cusco
    • Visit Santo Domingo Monastery
    • Visit Cathedral in Plaza de Armas
    • Visit Temple of Sacsayhuaman
    • Participate in tree-planting project

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner at Incanto Restaurant ($51-$100 USD)
    Landmarks
    Santo Domingo Monastery
    Cathedral of Cusco
    Plaza de Armas
    Temple of Sacsayhuaman
  8. Day 8

    Cusco to Puno

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Visit Sistine Chapel of America
    • Visit Temple of Wiracocha
    Landmarks
    Lake Titicaca
    Temple of Wiracocha
  9. Day 9

    Puno - Lake Titicaca

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner hosted by Tour Director)

    Included Activities

    • Motorboat tour of Lake Titicaca
    • Visit Taquile Island
    • Visit Uros floating islands
    Landmarks
    Lake Titicaca
    Taquile Island
    Uros Floating Islands
  10. Day 10

    Puno to Colca Canyon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in the town of Chivay)
    Landmarks
    Colca Canyon
    Chivay
  11. Day 11

    Colca Canyon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Visit Condors' Cross observation point
    • Visit town of Yanque
    Landmarks
    Colca Canyon
    Condors' Cross
    Yanque
  12. Day 12

    Colca Canyon to Arequipa

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Landmarks
    Arequipa
    Mount Misti
  13. Day 13

    Arequipa

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided city tour of Arequipa
    • Visit Plaza de Armas
    • Visit Cathedral
    • Visit Santa Catalina Monastery
    • Visit Yanahuara district
    • Visit Chilina district

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner at Zig Zag Restaurant ($51-$100 USD)
    Landmarks
    Plaza de Armas
    Cathedral of Arequipa
    Santa Catalina Monastery
    Yanahuara
    Chilina
  14. Day 14

    Arequipa to Lima

    Meals
    Breakfast
  15. Day 15

    Lima

    Meals
    Breakfast
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  • A
    October 9th, 2023
    A very well organised tour with lots of local based knowledge.
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  • A
    October 9th, 2023
    very well organised. a varied programme. guides, hotels and travel arrangements all excellent.
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    October 9th, 2023
    staff/bus drivers, guides, extra excursions guides all A-1 as to presentation,focus and clientile. Fluent on history,...
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  • A
    October 3rd, 2023
    Tour went very smooth and Tour Guide was very knowledgeable and attentive.
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  • A
    October 3rd, 2023
    Hotels are better than in the past, included meals are great, very organized, plenty to explore.
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  • A
    October 3rd, 2023
    I have taken several Cosmos Tours and all have been great! Your Tour Guides are top notch!
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  • A
    October 3rd, 2023
    Very well organised with excellent tour guides. We learnt a great deal about past and present culture
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  • A
    September 23rd, 2023
    Everything from start to finish has been top class. A special mention for our tour director, Maritza, who has been...
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  • A
    September 23rd, 2023
    Excellent service throughout the whole trip with special thanks to the Tour Director Maritsa who was fantastic
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  • A
    September 23rd, 2023
    Excellent tour guides, hotels were amazing, tours over the top, new friends a plus!
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    Asked on March 18th, 2024

    I would like a single room on this tour and don't want to share. Could you please confirm the total cost of the room with the single supplement.

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      Muhammad

      Traveler•Written March 2024

      I would also like to know if I can book 1 extra night in Arequipa at the end of the tour

    • CosmosOperator•Written March 2024

      The cost, including the single supplement, is $7228. Please note post tour accommodation can be booked in Lima. Extra accommodation is not available in Arequipa.

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