DAY 01: ARRIVAL IN LIMA
Arrival in Lima, reception and transfer to the chosen hotel, rest.
Accommodation in Lima.
DAY 02: CITY TOUR COLONIAL AND MODERN LIMA (B)
Breakfast.
09:30 hrs We begin our tour at the Huaca Pucllana with a panoramic view of this important ceremonial center belonging to the Lima culture. We head towards the center of Lima, passing through the different neighborhoods of San Isidro, Lince and Cercado. We will appreciate the Palace of Justice, Museum of Lima, Museum of Italian Art, French Palace and Plaza San Martín. Our pedestrian visit begins in the Plaza de Armas where in addition to appreciating the Cathedral of Lima, Municipal Palace, Government Palace, Archbishop's Palace; We will have free space to take photos of the attractions. We will enter the Convent of San Francisco and visit one of the main attractions, its catacombs, which are a series of underground passages under the church, where the ancient inhabitants of the city were buried and where the remains of 25,000 people are found. Finally we will have a panoramic view of the Parque del Amor, Pacific Ocean and Larcomar. Return to the hotel.
Accommodation in Lima.
DAY 03: LIMA / AREQUIPA - CITY TOUR MONASTERY OF SANTA CATALINA (B)
Breakfast.
Appropriate time, transfer to the airport to board the flight to Arequipa. Arrival, reception and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation and rest.
2:00 p.m. The visit to the White City of Arequipa will begin, visiting the Plaza de Armas, which presents a beautiful bronze fountain with three plates crowned with the figure of a 16th century soldier. Here, you will appreciate the Cathedral and the Cloisters of the Company of Jesus. Next you will visit the Monastery of Santa Catalina, this was an absolutely closed center which was closed for centuries to the public, today, harmoniously restored and open, it allows you to appreciate what the city of Arequipa was in the 17th century, you will see its streets , gardens, cloisters, rustic stone laundries, ashlar walls and its art gallery, you will then move to the beautiful and green countryside of Carmen Alto and the Yanahuara Viewpoint where you will have a privileged view of the city and the volcanoes such as Misti. , Pichupichu and Chachani.
Accommodation in Arequipa.
DAY 04: AREQUIPA / CHIVAY - COLCA CANYON (B)
Breakfast.
Pick up from the hotel and departure from Arequipa via Yura, passing through the foothills of Chachani, Pampa de Arrieros, Pampa Cañahuas National Reserve where the slender vicuña can be seen, continue through Vizcachani, Pampas de Toccra where a variety of birds can be observed, then border along the Chucura crater to reach Patapampa (4,800 meters above sea level) and Mirador de los Andes where you can see the volcanoes that surround the city of Arequipa. Descent to the town of Chivay for lunch (at the expense of the passenger). Accommodation at the hotel.
In the afternoon, visit to the La Calera thermal baths (at the expense of the passenger).
Accommodation in Chivay.
DAY 05: COLCA CANYON - AREQUIPA (B)
Breakfast.
Very early, you will head towards the Cruz del Cóndor (41 km from Chivay), a place where you can see one of the most spectacular places in the Canyon and you can almost always see the condors in masterful flights. You will appreciate the towns of Pinchollo, Maca, Yanque and the Miradores de Antahuilque and Choquetico. Return to Chivay, after lunch (at the expense of the passenger).
Opportune time, return to the city of Arequipa. Arrival and transfer to the indicated hotel.
Accommodation in Arequipa.
DAY 06: AREQUIPA / CUSCO (B)
Breakfast.
Appropriate time, pick up and transfer to the airport to board the flight to the city of Cusco.
Arrival, reception and transfer to the chosen hotel.
Accommodation in Cusco.
DAY 07: CITY TOUR – ARCHAEOLOGICAL PARK (B)
Breakfast.
At 12:30 hrs we will begin our tour of the City of Cusco. We will visit the Plaza Mayor where most of the buildings preserve the colonial style. Then we will visit the Qoricancha Temple, the maximum expression of Inca architecture, currently the Convent of Santo Domingo. Next we will visit the Cathedral of Cusco, characterized by its Renaissance and colonial style. Finally we will visit the four archaeological centers surrounding Cusco: Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay. Return to your hotel.
Accommodation in Cusco.
DAY 08: MACHU PICCHU (B,L)
Breakfast.
We will go to the Poroy or Ollantaytambo train station according to the season, where we will depart by train to visit one of the 7 Wonders of the World. We will arrive at the station in the town of Machu Picchu, where our staff will assist us to board the transport that will ascend through an intricate path, giving us a spectacular view of the Urubamba River that shapes the famous canyon. The Lost City of the Incas, Machu Picchu, will welcome us with its incredible terraces, staircases, ceremonial enclosures and urban areas. The energy emanating from all over the place. After a guided tour, we will have lunch at one of the restaurants in the area. At the appropriate time, we will take the train to take us to Ollantaytambo and then move to the city of Cusco.
Accommodation in Cusco.
DAY 09: TOUR TO CHOOSE (B,L)
*SEVEN COLORS VINICUNCA MOUNTAIN
At 4:00 hrs, pick up passengers and transfer to the foothills of Nevado Ausangate to begin the tour to the 7 Colors Mountain. We will make a stop in the town of Cusipata to have breakfast. After a brief talk we will begin the 3-hour walk with a professional guide. Along the way we will learn about the different customs and mysticism that the Andean mountain range hides. On the way back we will return to the town of Cusipata for the respective lunch. Return to your hotel in Cusco at 4:30 p.m.
*HUMANTAY LAGOON
4:00 hrs to 4:30 hrs Start of tour and pick up from your respective hotel. With the guide, you will continue until you reach the town of Mollepata, where you will enjoy breakfast. Along the way you will reach Soraypampa, where you will have a short break and then continue with the walk to the Humantay Lagoon which is located at an altitude of 4250 meters above sea level. This climb lasts approximately 1hr30min. Upon reaching the Humantay lagoon you will have enough time to appreciate the majestic lagoon that nature offers us. Also, there will be a brief demonstration of payment to the land to the sacred Apus. At the appropriate time, you will return to Soraypampa and then to the town of Mollepata to enjoy lunch. Return to the city of Cusco, at approximately 6:30 p.m. or 7:00 p.m.
Transfer to your hotel.
Accommodation in Cusco.
DAY 10: DEPARTURE FROM CUSCO (B)
Breakfast. Coordinated time, transfer to Cusco airport to board the flight back to the city of Lima or country of origin.
End of services.
SUGGESTED HOTELS
IN LIMA:
[L] ARAWI EXPRESS*, IBIS BUDGET STEFANOS, FERRE DE VILLE
[T] BRITANIA, GIRASOLES, TAMBO I, II,III
[TS] LIBRE, BEST WESTER URBAN LARCO*, ALLPA SUITES
[P] ARAWI PRIME*, JOSE ANTONIO, LA HACIENDA, SAN AGUSTIN EXC, ESTELAR BELLAVISTA
[PS] CASA ANDINA SELECT | MERCURE INNSIDE | HILTON GARDEN INN COURTYARD
[L] CASA ANDINA PREMIUM, CROWNE PLAZA* PULLMAN
[LS] IBEROSTAR, AC MIRAFLORES, EL PARDO DOUBLETREE
IN CUSCO:
[L] PRISMA, SAMAYWARARI, CUSCO PLAZA
[T] INKARRI, SAN FRANCISCO*, MAMASARA, MABEY
[TS] WAMAN*, SAN AGUSTIN INT., ROYAL INKA by XIMA, SIETE VENTANAS
[P] SAN AGUSTIN DORADO, LOS PORTALES, SAN AGUSTIN PLAZA, ABITTARE, XIMA, JOSE ANTONIO
[PS] COSTA DEL SOL SONESTA HILTON GARDEN INN
[L] CASA ANDINA PREMIUM, NOVOTEL, ARANWA CLASSIC
[LS] CASA CARTAGENA LP SUITEP, ALACIO DEL INCA CLASSIC
IN AREQUIPA:
[L] TERRA MISTICA, CASONA PLAZA COLONIAL, MAJESTAD
[T] TIERRA SUR | VITA CONDE DE LEMOS CORREGIDOR
[TS] CASONA PLAZA CRISMAR XIMA LA MAISON D´ELISE
[P] CABILDO LA HOSTERIA SONESTA AREQUIPA
[PS] KATARI CASA ANDINA SELECT HAMPTON BY HILTON
[L] COSTA DEL SOL STD CASA ANDINA PREMIUM
[LS] COSTA DEL SOL G/VIEW CASA ANDINA PREMIUM
IN CHIVAY:
[L] COLCA INN CASA DE LUCIA
[T] COLCA LLAQTA VITA TERRA MISTICA COLCA
[TS] CASA ANDINA - STD POZO DEL CIELO
[P] COLCA LODGE ARANWA PUEBLITO ENCANTADO
[PS] COLCA LODGE ARANWA PUEBLITO ENCANTADO
[L] CASITAS DEL COLCA V/GARDEN (D)
[LS] CASITAS DEL COLCA V/VALLE (D)
