Lima, Colca Canyon,Lake Titicaca, Machu Picchu

Lima, Colca Canyon,Lake Titicaca, Machu Picchu

• Day 1: Lima.
• Day 2: Lima City Tour.
• Day 3: Arequipa City.
• Day 4: Colca Canyon.
• Day 5: Cruz del Condor.
• Day 6: Lake Titicaca – Floating Islands of Uros and Taquile.
• Day 7: Departure to Cusco – La Raya, Raqchi and Andahuaylillas.
• Day 8: City Tour, Sacsayhuaman and surrounding You will visit Cusco Cathedral which is one of the finest Colonial Cathedrals in the Americas.
• Day 9: The Sacred Valley of the Incas: Pisac Market and Ollantaytambo.
• Day 10: Machu Picchu , “The Lost City of the Inkas” Today we have an early start.
• Day 11: End of the tour.

 Lima, Larco Museum – Arequipa, Colca Canyon – Puno, Lake Titicaca and the well Expected MachuPicchu – Cusco Magic Mystery Tour   11 Days

Day 1: Lima.

After your arrival at Lima airport we will transfer you to your chosen hotel in the Miraflores area of the city. Enjoy the rest of the day as free time to wander the parks and browse the shops

Day 2: Lima City Tour.

Today you will be collected from your hotel for full or half-day tour of colonial and modern Lima, visiting the Lima cathedral and the church and convent of San Francisco among other places of interest. After lunch, which we can arrange for you if you wish, you could visit a museum of your choice, such as the excellent Larco Herrera, the Gold Museum or the National Museum. The day begins with a tour of the Historic Center of Lima, the famous ” City of Kings “, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Visit the Plaza Mayor and the main attractions, and then continue with a visit to the Convent of San francisco, the architectural jewel of the sixteenth century.

Then depart toward the Larco Museum, where a select private collection of over 3000 years pre-Columbian history exhibits. The evening could continue with a visit to the spectacular water fountain park in the center of Lima. It can be a very full day of sightseeing in this historic metropoliss. After this full day tour we recommend recovering at a dinner / show at one of the restaurants, where you will hear traditional music and see dances from all over Peru.

Day 3: Arequipa City.

Tour and Visit to the Convent of Santa Catalina today you leave lima for Arequipa tour. first walk around the city and its famous historic center, declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO. A few blocks away, will visit the Convent of Santa Catalina, religious major resort, a sort of citadel, dating from the sixteenth century to finish the route in traditional Arequipa districts Cayma and Yanahuara.

Overnight in Arequipa.

Day 4: Colca Canyon.

Today is directed to the Colca Canyon, one of the deepest in the world, at 165 kilometers from the city of Arequipa. Road to Colca, go through Cañahuas Pampas, the National Reserve of Aguada Blanca and Salinas. culture and history surrounds this unique place surrounded by mountains and cliffs. Patahuasi next stop a small town in the valley, finally we reach the
town of Chivay located at 4000 meters sea level, which will fascinate you by its warmth the bridge pre Inca path, the little eighteenth-century church dedicated to the Virgin of the Assumption, the colorful market, and its nearby hot springs of La Calera.

Afternoon free to choose from the hot springs of La Calera or the comforts of your hotel. Accommodation Yanque.

Day 5: Cruz del Condor.

Transfer to Puno Starting the day starting early to Cruz del Condor , a natural lookout , 60 kilometers from the town of Chivay : ideal for spotting one of the largest birds in the world, the majestic Andean Condor place.

In return, you will visit the town of Pincholo, famous for its cheese and altarpieces, and the town of Maca, with its beautiful craft market and colonial church. Finally, continue the journey to Puno. Overnight in Puno.

Day 6: Lake Titicaca – Floating Islands of Uros and Taquile.

A full-day excursion on the Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world at 3,808 meters above sea level, visit its main attraction, the floating islands of Los Uros, just 6 kilometers from the Bay of Puno. A 35-minute trip will visit Taquile Island, where the community after a traditional welcome will show their customs, their colorful attire as old-fashioned and valuable meaning.

From here, the views are masterful, the color becomes more blue lake and the atmosphere is even more special. Overnight in Puno.

Day 7: Departure to Cusco – La Raya , Raqchi and Andahuaylillas.

You will be transferred to the bus station to begin their journey to the city of Cuzco . on the route you will stop first at ” La Raya ” natural boundary between Cuzco and Puno, where you will get great views to make the best shots, then visit the Inka archaeological site Raqchi, known for its impressive temple dedicated to the god Viracocha, then make a stop in the village of Andahuaylillas, where you will witness a true architectural gem: the main church dating from the seventeenth century and surprises with its stunning interior decorated, comprising finely painted murals. Overnight in Cusco.

Day 8 – City Tour , Sacsayhuaman and surrounding You will visit Cusco Cathedral which is one of the finest Colonial Cathedrals in the Americas.

Building started in 1560 and was completed in 1664. Situated on the Plaza de Armas, this impressive building lies at the heart of many traditional festivals. When the Conquistadores arrived, bringing Catholicism with them, local people combined many catholic feast days and customs with their own Andean customs and rituals, leading to some of the most colorful yet devout celebrations in the world. Finally you visit Qoricancha (from the Quechua word Qori Qancha meaning ‘Golden Courtyard’), originally named Inti Qancha (‘Temple of the Sun’).

It was the most important temple in the Inka Empire, dedicated primarily to Inti, the Sun God.

The Church of Santo Domingo was built on the site, using the base foundations of the temple that was flattened by the Spanish in the 17th century, and is a fine example of where Inca stonework has been incorporated into the structure of a colonial building. Then visited the stone of twelve angles located near the main square in a very narrow street made of green granite a test INKA magnificent building. not exactly known what was the functionality of this stone twelve angles but we can be sure that it was a temple of great importance at the time of INKAS. in this same street is a cougar carved granite stone once again leaves us an impression of wisdom in building their temples and shrines of religious importance, next stop Tambomachay. Situated at 3.700 m of sea level a Quechua word ( Tampu machay ) the place where people can rest a short period of time. it could also be the bath of the Ñusta ( the Inca princess) it is also believed the sanctuary to the cult of water. Next stop will be Puka Pukara Quechua word ( red fortress).

This is an Inca archaeological site it was a military and administrative site it was built to control, provide security and defend the Cusco city, as well as the control of the route to Calca that led to the Antisuyo (Forest County of the Inca).

Qenqo- Temple of the Moon -Temple of the Monkey it is believed to be a multifunctional religious site was also a place of Andean worldview where nature converges and the space around us and astrological observatory, commissioned by people specifically in charge of looking the seasons, the wise INKAS this archaeological site is unique, here the carving of many animals can be seen in high relief were considered secondary gods in the time of the Incas, and consists of ruins formed by rocks with stairs in a zigzag, and a main building similar to a circular amphitheatre where 19 window sills are located as a way of seats. next stop fortress of Saqsaywaman. Scene of epic battles between Conquistadores and Inkas, this cannot fail to impress. While the high towers that once dominated the skyline were long since razed to the ground, the sheer scale of the zigzag stone walls is a sight to behold. Its construction took over seven decades and required the work of approximately 20,000 men. The stone was dragged from 20 miles away and still today we are not quite sure how they moved the huge megaliths into place. Some of its external walls exceed 30 feet in height and the largest stone weighs over 350 tonnes. From Sacsayhuaman we will head down to.

Day 9: The Sacred Valley of the Incas – Pisac Market and Ollantaytambo.

Today will delve into the warm Sacred Valley of the Incas, so named because of its great value in the development of the Inca culture . Crossed by the Urubamba river, imposing mountains as shelter , Veronica , Chicon and Pitusiray , located above 5,000 meters, you will surely have the pleasure of seeing . on route, make a stop to get a classic view of the Urubamba river snaking Valley and then restart the route to Pisac , one of the warmest villages that adorn the valley route , to explore its colorful market, where you will have free time overnight Aguas Calientes Machu Picchu.

Day 10: Machu Picchu, “The Lost City of the Inkas” Today we have an early start.

The vast majority of services depart from Ollantaytambo.This really is one of the classic train journeys of the world, offering unsurpassed scenic views and potographic opportunities. Aguas Calientes there is a spectacular 20-minute bus journey from the railway station in Aguas Calientes up to the monumental and the unforgettable place in the world . The name Machu Picchu quechua word ‘Old Mountain’ and Huayna Picchu which means “Young Mountain”. Constructed by the Inka Pachacutec in the 15th Century, it was mysteriously abandoned 100 years later during time of the Spanish conquest.

It is generally believed that it was never discovered by the Spanish and simply disappeared into the jungle, hidden from western eyes until it was “discovered” by Hiram Bingham in 1911. He arrived with the help of local people who knew of its existence, and indeed there was actually a family living and farming amongst the ruins. You will enjoy a tour of Machu Picchu led by a qualified English speaking guide before having some free time to explore the site by yourselves. Your guide will lead you on a full exploration of the archeological site – staircases, terraces, temples, palaces, towers, fountains and the famous sundial. Lovingly restored and fiercely protected Machu Picchu stands today as a testament to the skill and vision of the Inca builders. From simple dwellings through to elaborate astronomically aligned temples, your guide will give you an insight into this remarkable culture that once dominated most of South America land . The site itself is vast and once your guide has shown you the highlights we suggest you take your time to wander and explore the quiet corners of this remarkable wonder of the world.

In the afternoon, you will head back to Machu Picchu train station for the departure of your train. You will be met off the train and returned to your hotel in Cusco.

Day 11: End of the tour.

What is included?

• pick up and transfer from airport to hotel
• all pick ups from all ports or hotels
• entrance tickets to machupicchu
• buses up and down
• Pre-departure briefing: You will meet your guide and group in our office for an orientation . The meeting will be at 6:00 PM the evening before your trip begins.
• Transport: pick up from your hotel.
•  English speaking tour guide ,
• Accommodation: based in a 3 star hotel in all sities
• Medical kit: Our crew will bring a first-aid kit, including emergency oxygen bottle.
• Train tickets: From Cuzco to Aguas Calientes and viceversa . (subject to availability)
• Transport: Private transport from hotel to  train station and viceversa
• 24-hour guest service: We have telephone service available 24 hours/day

What is not included?

• Walking Sticks: You can rent a set from our company if you would like.
• Last Day: Lunch and Dinner in Aguas Calientes.
• Personal clothing and gear
• Travel insurance
• Tips for our staff
• Additional costs or delays out of control of the management (landscape, bad weather condition, itinerary modification due to a safety concern, illness, change of government policy, political instability/strike, etc.)
• all meals which is not specified
• all entrances to inka sites
• bottle of water
• extra personal expenses