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Lima Office:

Address: C.C. Camino Real Of. 284
San Isidro
Phone number: (+511) 2526133
E-mail: info@perucusco.com 
Contact person: Malena Montes
 
  Cusco Office
Address: Jr. Peru B-14 Manzanapata, Santiago
Phone number: (+5184) 984625171
E-mail: info@perucusco.com  
Contact person: Ronald Arana
 
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Experiential Tuors Collagua World  Peru
( 13 days and 12 nights )
This On this day excursion you will visit Lima, Arequipa, Colca Valley, Yanque, Puno, Amantani, Cusco, Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu. Peru has not forgotten its roots. Today, as in the past, Peruvians are proud of their cultural and ethnic identity

Intineray Day by Day:
(B)= breakfast / (L)= lunch / (D)= dinner

Cost by person in Double Ocupancy

Day 1: Arrival Lima
Assistance on your arrival in Lima and transfer to your selected hotel. Free time to rest and prepare for starting your trip around this magical country.

Day 2: Lima – City Tours. (B)
In the morning, city tour of the "City of Kings" including the Historical Center of Lima, visiting Main Square, Government Palace, City Hall, the Cathedral (where the tomb of Francisco Pizarro, conqueror of Peru, is located), Cathedral's Museum, Temple of Santo Domingo (tombs of Santa Rosa and San Martin), Temple of San Pedro, Lima Colonial Balconies, Torre Tagle Palace, Paseo de Aguas and Convent de los Descalzos. Then, drive through the residential district of San Isidro, visiting El Olivar Park; Miraflores, visiting the Kennedy Park, Love Park and Larcomar Mall.

Day 3: Lima – Arequipa. (B)
Breakfast in the hotel and transfer to the hotel to take your flight to Arequipa city. Upon arrival, reception, assistance and transfer to the hotel selection. In the afternoon we start a three hour city tour including Santa Catalina Convent, the Plaza de Armas, the Jesuit church of La Compañía and its beautifully-painted chapel, the Church of San Francisco, San Lazaro's district, Selva Alegre and the typical districts of Cayma and Yanahuara for a magnificent view of the Misti Volcano.

Day 4: Arequipa - Colca Valley – Yanque. (B) (L) (D)
We leave Arequipa at 8 AM for the Colca Valley. From Arequipa (2325m) we travel by bus to Pampa Cañahuas (3800m) where we can appreciate vicuñas in their natural habitat. Then we continue to the road's highest point, Patapampa (4800m) and marvel at the high volcanoes which surround the place. We arrive at Yanque at 2 pm, (a small town located at 3400 masl). We will be staying in a private residential house owned and run by a local family. We will also eat as Hilda, the lady of the house, is a marvelous cook! In the afternoon, we will go for a short walk visiting the ruins of Uyo-Uyo, pre-Inca terraces, the "colcas" themselves (caves in the rocks where food was stored and conserved in pre-Inca times) and - to finish- take a refreshing and invigorating bath in the thermal baths of Yanque. In the evening, we can enjoy a delicious typical dinner with the family and then go to bed in our cozy rooms in the house. In this special (and little known) place, tourists are always delighted by the sheer beauty of the countryside and by the affection with which the host family welcomes them into their beautiful little home.

Day 5: Colca Valley – Arequipa. (B) (L)
Very early on the second day we will have breakfast made with fresh, natural foods from the region. We will then head to the famous Mirador Del Condor (the Condor Viewpoint) to witness the soaring flights of these magnificent birds of prey as they ascend on the thermals from the depths of the canyon. From here we can also appreciate the depth and expanse of the Canyon itself - vast, green, verdant, plunging cliffs, snow-capped peaks in the distance, and the deep blue sky. On the way back, we will make several stops in the small villages, characteristic of the Colca Valley. We arrive at Chivay, the provincial capital, take a break for lunch and then return to Arequipa by bus in the afternoon, arriving there at 17:30 hrs. Transfer to your hotel.

Day 6: Arequipa – Puno. (B)
After breakfast, transfer to the local bus station and departure to Puno along the way view beautiful landscape, small Andean villages with llamas and alpacas turquoise lakes arrival to Puno reception .

Day 7: Puno – Amantani. (B) (L) (D)
Early breakfast and transfer to the local pier. Then we will visit the floating islands of Uros. Main acitivities in these Islands -made of totora- are fishing, hunting, and taxidermy. We will then continue towards Amantani island where we will stay overnight in local families houses. After lunch we will visit Pachamama and Pachatata ceremonial centers, where we will enjoy the beautiful fauna and flora of the Lake Titicaca Reserve. At night typical dinner and folk show offered by the villagers. Overnight.

Day 8: Amantani – Puno. (B) (L)
After breakfast, time at leisure to stroll by the quaint streets of this colorful island. Late morning, take motor-boat towards the Taquile Island, inhabited by quechua-speaking natives who have developed an efficient and original social system and a fine hand weaving technique through generations. After lunch at a local posada of Taquile, take a walk through the several hills and archaeological sites of this 6km long island. Afternoon, return to Puno for overnight at selected hotel.

Day 9: Puno – Cusco. (B) (L)
Breakfast in the hotel. After transfer to bus station and departure to Cusco in the way visiting archaeological complex, Pukara, Raqchi and Colonial Chapel Andahuaylillas arrival to Cusco. Reception in the bus station and transfer to your selected hotel. (Breakfast, Lunch).

Day 10: Cusco – Surrounding Ruins. (B)
Breakfast in the hotel. Morning free to rest and explore the Cusco City. In the afternoon, city tour of Cusco visiting the Main Square, the Cathedral and the Temple of the Sun or Korikancha. Then, drive out of the city to visit the Inca sites of Kenko, Tambomachay, Puca Pucara and the impressive fortress of Sacsayhuaman which is built strategically on a hill overlooking Cusco. It is famous for its enormous carved stones joined with astounding precision to form the outer walls. Some of these stones stand over 9m / 30ft tall and weigh over 350 tons. After, back to Cusco.

Day 11: Cusco – Sacred Valley. (B) (L)
Excursion to the "Sacred Valley of the Incas", a succession of picturesque towns, agricultural terraces and archaeological sites. On Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, we´ll have the opportunity to bargain with vendors or stroll at the Pisac's typical Indian market. There will be a catholic mass service on Sunday (celebrated in Quechua, the native language). Lunch at a local restaurant in the Sacred Valley. In the afternoon pass through Calca and Urubamba towns to arrive to the Inca Fortress and Citadel of Ollantaytambo, which was built to guard the entry of this part of the valley and protect it from enemies of the lower jungles. It consists of a series of superimposed terraces of carved stones accessed by long staircases. We will have the opportunity to walk through the quaint streets of the nearby town, religious and agricultural centre during the Inca Empire and get a clear idea of the military strategy against possible invasions. On our way back to Cusco we will visit the picturesque Andean village of Chinchero where the remains of what was the royal hacienda of Tupac Inca Yupanqui lies. Admire its well preserved Inca Wall at the Main Square, visit the beautiful colonial temple built on Inca foundations, with interesting frescoes on the portico. Back to Cusco in the afternoon.

Day 12: Cusco – Machu Picchu. (B) (L)
The day starts with an early morning rise to transfer to Cusco train station for a three hour train journey to the famous Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu, also known as "The Lost City of the Incas". Arrive at Aguas Calientes station followed by a 30-minute bus drive, climbing 6km of winding road, to the incredible Machu Picchu. Upon arrival, we´ll participate in a guided tour of the Citadel, visiting the Main Plaza, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Sun Dial(Intiwatana), the Royal Quarters, the Temple of the Three Windows and various burial grounds. After the tour you will have time to stroll around the archaeological site at your leisure. Lunch in a restaurant at Aguas Calientes town. Late afternoon return to Cusco. Overnight at selected hotel in Cusco.

Day 13: Cusco – Lima. (B)
Early in the morning, transfer to airport to take a flight to Lima and continue with next destination.
End Our Services.
TOUR INCLUSIONS
All hotel and lodge accommodations based on double occupancy.
All scheduled transportation.
All transfers.
All scheduled excursions with English-speaking guide services.
All entrance fees.
Meals  as specified in the itinerary.
NOT INCLUDED:
International  Domestic airfares, airport departure taxes or visa fees, excess baggage charges, additional nights during the trip due to flight cancellations, alcoholic beverages or bottled water, snacks, insurance of any kind, laundry, phone calls, radio calls or messages, reconfirmation of flights and items of personal nature, domestic flight.