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AMAZING PERU VACATION PACKAGE

USD $ 1,219

Price per person. Three-star hotels. Double occupancy. Group tours up to 15 travelers. Airport transfers. Expedition Trains (tourist class, rates subject to availability). Domestic airfares not included.

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    We will start off this fun amazing Peru vacation package, smartly assorted for your easy enjoyment, traveling through the Southern side of the Andes of Peru.

    The highlights of our Peru vacation package are:

    The Colca Canyon, the second world’s deepest canyon! And a wonderful chance to sightsee real Condors flying very close to you.

    Have you ever wondered what is to live, surrounded by volcanos? Arequipa known as the “White City” because of the predominance of volcanic rock when the city was first constructed, will offer you this chance.

    We will be hopping on a boat to visit the originally man-made islands of Los Uros, right in the middle of Lake Titicaca Peru, the highest navigable lake in the world.

    Traveling into the past by setting foot on the historically famous city of Cusco, the ancient capital city of the Inca Empire and its surroundings.

    The magnificent scenery of the Sacred Valley of the Incas will open up before your eyes, and you will live through the unique experiences of climbing up Inca stairs to what in the old days was an important military and religious Inca control watchtower called Ollantaytambo and exploring the colorful artisan market in the town of Pisac.

    Leading us to the well preserved along the centuries, the impressive and awe-inspiring citadel of Machu Picchu, a formidable architectural complex designed to harbor life within its walls strategically hidden from easy sight.

    Do not miss this amazing Peru vacation package carefully designed for travelers staying around 2 weeks in Peru!

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    1. DAY 1 Airport transfer (morning or afternoon)

      We will pick you up at the airport in Arequipa and transfer to your hotel (altitude: 2350m/7708ft).  No tours are scheduled on this day so you can rest and acclimate to the altitude.

      Evening free.

      Overnight in Arequipa.

      Meals included: none.

    2. DAY 2 Arequipa City Tour

      On this tour, you will learn that Arequipa is an enchanting city also known for its many baroque-style colonial buildings made out of white volcanic rock called sillar. Surrounded by 3 volcanoes, being the most outstanding one El Misti.  Arequipa’s historic center is considered a Cultural, Historical, and Monumental Heritage by UNESCO.

      We will be visiting Arequipa’s main square, the traditional and picturesque Santa Teresa Convent, the Compañia Church (Jesuit order), the Colonial House del Moral, Carmen Alto, and Yanahuara Viewpoints, and San Lazaro Traditional District. Return to your hotel.

      Evening free.

      Overnight in Arequipa.

      Meals included: B

    3. DAY 3 Colca Canyon Tour (3800m / 12464ft) – Trip to the Colca Valley

      Situated about 160 km northeast of Arequipa, the Colca Canyon is the second deepest canyon in the world.  At 4,150 meters deep, it is more than twice as deep as the Grand Canyon in Colorado US. The name Colca comes from the words Collaguas and Cabanas, two ethnic groups that lived along the Colca River.  In addition to its grandeur, the Colca Canyon is a fantastic place to witness closely the majestic flight of the Condor (only found in the Andes).  It’s a great opportunity to take close-ups of this spectacular vulture.

      On our way to the Colca Valley (3,800m/12,464ft), we will pass through the Aguada Blanca National Reserve where we will stare at long-neck fine vicuñas running freely on the ichu (Andean thick grass), as well as other camelids and mammals such as the Guanaco, Alpaca, Taruca, Vizcacha, Colocolo (Andean mountain cat) and the Andean fox. On the “Mirador de los Andes” viewpoint you can admire the Andean landscape, here you will also notice many piles of rocks carefully placed separate one from the other, made by the people for the Apus (Sacred Mountains) as they are meant to represent their wishes in an offering. As you can see you can capture life in the highlands in a moment and why not! In a photo as well.

      At your arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel/lodge.

      Evening free.

      Overnight in Colca Valley.

      Meals included: B L

    4. DAY 4 Colca Canyon Tour – Cruz del Condor viewpoint and Departure to Puno

      On our way to the Colca Canyon viewpoint, we will go through some of the charming little old towns of the highlands, Coporaque, Yanque, and Maca, the town that survived a Sabancaya volcano eruption! An exciting drive on the left side of Colca Canyon will finally lead us to the “Cruz del Condor” viewpoint to admire the majestic flight of the Andean Condors, as they fiercely fly into the appealing depth of the canyon pulling our eyes down, allowing us to live an exciting experience! And also a great chance to take wonderful close-ups.

      Then, we will continue our Perú tour, heading by land to Puno located in the southeastern part of Perú (3800m/12464ft) by land. Along the way you will notice the subtle changes in the landscape as we go higher, we will be entering the highest places in the country where Peruvians have been able to harness nature and build their civilizations. Once we arrive in Puno you will be transferred to your hotel.

      Evening free.

      Overnight in Puno.

      Meals included: B L

    5. DAY 5 Puno and Sillustani Tour

      Puno was part of the vast territory of the ancient advanced pre-Inca civilization of Tiahuanaco in the middle of the first millennium. It is believed that the first ones to start cultivating potatoes 8,000 years ago were the Tiahuanacos in the highlands of Perú and Bolivia.

      To continue exploring more about the civilizations in the highlands, we will visit the pre-Inca cemetery of Sillustani, the “chullpas” vertical burial structures which contained the mummified corpses of Collas or Aymara people, in a fetal position, facing east according to the tradition, at the shores of the superb and peaceful lake Umayo. It is no wonder why the Collas chose this place to put their ancestors to rest, the scenery is spectacular and spiritually nurturing.  Enjoy the beautiful landscape at sunset and then return to your hotel.

      Evening free.

      Overnight in Puno.

      Meals included: B

    6. DAY 6 Lake Titicaca Peru Tour – The Floating islands of Los Uros and Amantani Island

      We will pick you up at your hotel, head to the port, and get on a boat to the Uros Floating Islands where you will learn how locals constructed these long-lasting artificial islands with solely Totora or large reed which not only allowed them to live safe from invasion in past but also kept them warm because of a “greenhouse effect”. In the present islanders continue this lifestyle complemented by modern technology. Then we will continue our tour traveling by boat for 3 hours to the Amantani Island inhabited by Quechua-speaking natives. It is believed the invigorating energy of this island is so powerful that it is known also as the “Island of Love”. Enjoy the friendly hospitality and environment of an Amantani home where you’ll stay for the night. You can explore this soothing and at the same time colorful island by foot and visit the pre-Inca Temple of Pachatata (Father Earth) dedicated to the masculine archetype of the world complemented by Pachamama (Mother Earth) the feminine archetype.

      Evening free.

      Overnight at the island.

      Meals included: B L D

    7. DAY 7 Lake Titicaca Peru Tour – TaquiIe Island

      After breakfast, we will travel by boat to Taquile Island, where you will learn about the Quechua islanders’ traditions and admire their colorful customs. We will visit the main part of the island, the main plaza, and the artisan market. We will climb up a path to get to the center of Taquile where we will enjoy lunch with a spectacular view and then return to the port to take our boat back to Puno in the afternoon.

      Evening free.

      Overnight in Puno.

      Meals included: B L

    8. DAY 8 Day Trip to Cusco

      We will pick you up and transfer you to the bus station to take the tourist bus to Cusco, the ancient capital city of the Inca Empire (duration of the trip: 10 hours approx.). We will depart at 07:00hrs. On the way, we will notice the change in the landscape flora, as we go lower in altitude. We will stop by Pucará, named after the important culture, whose art and construction techniques influenced the Inca culture, then the complex of Racchi where we will appreciate the impressive Temple of Wiracocha (Sun God), and before we reach Cusco, our last stop will be at the town of Andahuaylillas, famous for its baroque-style church also popularly called the Sixtine Chapel of America because of the wonderful Frescos on its walls, carefully done in order to resemble the European ones. Once we arrive you will be picked up from the bus station and transferred to your hotel (3400m/11152ft).

      Evening free.

      Overnight in Cusco.

      Meals included: B L

    9. DAY 9 Cusco Tour – Cusco the city, Sacsayhuaman, Kenko, Pucapucara, Tambomachay

      We will meet you at your hotel and begin your excursion in the city of Cusco. We will make a first stop at the Cathedral of Cusco, part of our colonial legacy considered of high importance amongst the catholic population in the present. Then we will continue with Koricancha (or Temple of the Sun) the most important sacred Inca place within the city, which sheltered all Gods and Goddesses brought by the nations that integrated the Empire centuries ago. After a short drive, we will be at the formidable archaeological complex of Sacsayhuaman, a magnificent stonework with finely cut polygonal blocks; a little further we will stop at the archeological sites of Qenqo, Pucapucara, and Tambomachay, all part of the limits of the city in the old days. What nowadays we would call Customs checkpoint! After our excursion, we will take you back to your hotel.

      Evening free.

      Overnight in Cusco.

      Meals included: B

    10. DAY 10 The Sacred Valley Tour (2800m/9184ft) and arrival in Aguas Calientes

      We will meet you at your hotel and we will begin our visit to the citadel of Pisac, an archeological site with extensive agricultural terraces, naturally divided by the mountain ridges, famous because of its impressive cemetery constituted by more than a thousand burial niches on a mountain wall. Later on, explore and perhaps shop in the historical artisan market located on the main plaza of the town of Pisac. For lunch, we will be stopping at the town of Yucay to enjoy some delicious lunch buffet.

      We will continue the tour in the next archaeological site of Ollantaytambo, with awe-inspiring construction on a steep mountain, build for military, agricultural, and religious control purposes as a watchtower over the Sacred Valley, once you make it to the top you may experience a sense of spiritual communion with nature, you will be stepping in the Wind Shrine, which offers an incredible sight of the magnificent landscape along the Sacred Valley. The tour ends at around 16:00 to 17:00 hrs. You will be instructed to walk on your own, to the Ollantaytambo Train Station (10min walk from the Main plaza) you will easily find your Expedition Train Departing at 19:00hrs, arriving to Aguas Calientes at 20:43. A hotel staff member will take you to your hotel in Aguas Calientes.

      Evening free.

      Overnight in Aguas Calientes.

      Meals included: B L

    11. DAY 11 Machu Picchu Tour (2430m/7970ft)

      Your tour guide will pick you up from your hotel and together you will take the bus up to Machu Picchu citadel early in the morning so you can explore this formidable architectural complex at a less crowded time.

      Also, if you want to admire impressive panoramic views of the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu, we highly recommend you hike the Huayna Picchu Mountain and visit the Temple of the Moon, or hike the Machu Picchu Mountain (not included).

      You may leave the archeological site on your own and enjoy lunch at the place of your choice (not included), take the bus back to Aguas Calientes (the last bus departs at 17:30).  You can do some exploration in the small town or you may wish to try bathing in the town’s Hot Springs (from which the town owes its name) and then head to the train station on your own, and hop on your Expedition Train departing at 16:43hrs, arriving at 20:13hrs in Poroy (15-20min from Cusco). At your arrival in Poroy, a pickup person will be waiting for you with a sign with your name on it, he will transfer you to your hotel in Cusco.

      Evening free.

      Overnight in Cusco.

      Meals included: B

    12. DAY 12 Airport transfer in Cusco

      We will pick you up from your hotel and take you to the airport in Cusco for your flight back to Lima (morning or afternoon).

      Meals included: B

      – End of this 12-Day Amazing Peru Vacation Package –

    Legend
    B Breakfast
    S Snack
    L Lunch
    D Dinner
    BL Boxed Lunch

    Prices Per Person 

    3 Stars
    Double room in shared service US$ 1,219
    Single supplement US$ 385
    Additional for private service * US$ 545
    Additional for Vistadome train (return only) US$ 29
    Additional for Vistadome trains (round trip) US$ 59

    * Lake Titicaca Peru Tour in shared boat / private guide. Transfer from Puno to Cusco is in shared service.

    4 Stars
    Double room in shared service US$ 1,450
    Single supplement US$ 540
    Additional for private service * US$ 545
    Additional for Vistadome train (return only) US$ 29
    Additional for Vistadome trains (round trip) US$ 59

    * Lake Titicaca Peru Tour in shared boat / private guide. Transfer from Puno to Cusco is in shared service.

    5 Stars
    Double room in shared service US$ 2,015
    Single supplement US$ 1,125
    Additional for private service * US$ 545
    Additional for Vistadome train (return only) US$ 29
    Additional for Vistadome trains (round trip) US$ 59

    * Lake Titicaca Peru Tour in shared boat / private guide. Transfer from Puno to Cusco is in shared service.

    TOUR NOTES:

    The amazing Peru vacation package is customizable.  If you would prefer to travel for fewer days or add days or destinations to your trip, please let us know in the Comments Section of the Get Free Quote form.  You can also fill out our Design Your Trip form or Contact Us form with your specific needs.

     

    • This Amazing Peru Vacation Package is available every day of the year.
    • Acclimatization: we strongly recommend you drink coca leaf tea, rest for at least 3 hours upon arrival to your hotel, and eat little as digesting food might be a bit slow during your first day due to the altitude.
    • Weather: the rainy season starts in mid-October and ends in mid-March in the Mountains and Jungle. January and February are months with heavy rain. The best time of the year to visit Machu Picchu is from April to September.
    • Different train coach services: Expedition (tourist class), Vistadome (superior class), Sacred Valley Train (premium class), and Hiram Bingham (luxury class).
    • Your luggage: you can leave unnecessary luggage at your hotel in Cusco when going to Machu Picchu. There are luggage weight regulations on the train.
    • Sacred Valley Tour: The best days to enjoy the artisan market of Pisac are Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays.
    • The Amazing Peru Vacation Package’s prices include payment transaction fees.
    • If you are looking for a complete experience, we highly recommend you to check our 16-Day Andean Peru Packages.
    What is included in this tour?Items that are included in the cost of tour price.
    • Hotel accommodation according to itinerary.
    • Meals according to itinerary.
    • Guided excursions are in English.
    • Includes all tour and intermediate transfers.
    • Entrance tickets.
    • Bus and entrance tickets to Machu Picchu.
    • Expedition Train to/from Aguas Calientes.
    What is not included in this tour?Items that are not included in the cost of tour price.
    • International and domestic flights.
    • Visas required to enter Peru.
    • Airport Taxes.
    • Drinks.
    • Tips.
    • Airport Transfers, hotels, and tours in Lima.
    • Entrance tickets to Huchuy Picchu or Huayna Picchu mountains.