15 days: Lima, Arequipa, Colca Canyon, Titicaca Machupicchu, Amazon

Length: 15 days and 14 nights

Places you will visit: Lima, Arequipa, Colca Canyon, Puno, Lake Titicaca, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machupicchu, Amazon.

 

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Trip Outline:

1. Day 1: Arrival Lima. Overnight Lima.
2. Day 2: Fly to Arequipa. Afternoon city tour in private service. Overnight Arequipa.
3. Day 3: Three day excursion Colca Canyon. Overnight Colca Canyon.
4. Day 4: Excursion Colca Canyon, Cruz del Condor to observe the condors. Overnight Colca Canyon.
5. Day 5: Drive to Puno. Arrival afternoon. Overnight Puno. Breakfast included.
6. Day 6: Day excursion Lake Titicaca, islands Uros and Taquile. Overnight Puno. Breakfast included.
7. Day 7: First class bus to Cusco. visiting four sights of interest along the way. Arrival Cusco.
8. Day 8: Morning free. Afternoon Cusco city tour. Overnight Cusco.
9. Day 9: Sacred Valley tour. Overnight Sacred Valley.
10. Day 10: Morning Vistadome train to Machupicchu. Guided tour of Machupicchu Sanctuary. Overnight Aguas Calientes
11. Day 11: Free morning in Aguas Calientes. Afternoon train return to Cusco. Overnight Cusco.
12. Day 12: Flight to Puerto Maldonado. First of three days in the Amazon Rainforest. Overnight Jungle Lodge.
13. Day 13: Second of three days in the Amazon Rainforest. Overnight Jungle Lodge. Overnight Amazon Lodge.
14. Day 14: Last day of three day in the Amazon Rainforest. Flight to Lima and transfer to hotel. Overnight Lima.
15. Day 15: Morning free. Afternoon City tour of Lima. Evening transfer to airport for your international flight.

 

Reservation code: CHA-Q15DX-1

Day 1 Arrival Lima

Arrival in Lima our representative will transfer you to your hotel. Lodging Lima. No meals included.

 

Day 2 Arequipa City tour

Transfer to airport, and flight Lima/Arequipa. Arrival and transfer to your hotel. Morning free. Afternoon city tour. We will visit the Main Square, Yanahuara church and observatory, Arequipa´s most important churches, like San Francisco, the Compania de Jesus’ famous cloisters, colonial houses, and a special visit to the Santa Catalina Convent and Cloisters. Lodging Arequipa. Breakfast included.

 

Day 3 Colca Canyon

Transfer to Colca Canyon. Driving across Pampa Cañahuas at the Aguada Blanca National Reserve, habitat of herds of vicuñas and stopping at the Mirador de los Andes, the crater of Chucura, the Mirador de Chivay, where beautiful pre-columbian terraces still being cultivated by native Collaguas can be observed. Arrival at the town of Chivay transfer to hotel. Free time to enjoy the hot springs. Lodging Colca Canyon. Breakfast included.

 

Day 4 Colca Canyon

Morning departure to the "Condor's Cross" from where the great Andean bird, the Condor, may be spotted flying in circles above still farmed green pre-Hispanic terraces. On the way back to Chivay, visit to the Mirador of Chinina, where we will find the famous Hanging Tombs. Lodging Colca Canyon. Breakfast included.

 

Day 5 Colca Canyon and to Puno

After breakfast journey to Puno arriving afternoon. Free time. Lodging Puno. Breakfast Included.

 

Day 6 Lake Titicaca, Uros and Taquile islands

Today we will leave for the port where a boat awaits you to visit one of the highest lakes in the world (3800 meters / 9000 feet). We will explore the floating island of Uros where you will see their typically dressed inhabitants. We continue the tour for the island of Taquile where the local people are experts in traditional weaving techniques. Return to Puno and transfer to your hotel. Lodging in Puno, breakfast included.

 

Day 7 Journey to Cusco

Transfer to the bus station for your first class bus to Cusco.
This daylong bus ride takes you past snow-covered peaks, through high and wide Andean valleys where llamas graze on spiky grass. As you pass by villages with cobblestone streets and you'll see people making adobe bricks by hand. On our way to Cusco we will visit La Raya, the highest point between Cusco and Puno (14234 feet / 3800 meters), The litho-sculptures of Pukara, Raqchi, the temple of the God Wiracocha and Andahuaylillas. The church of Andahuaylillas is known as the "Sistine Chapel of America". It is known as one of the best- preserved examples of Andean religious art. Arrival in Cusco and transfer to hotel. Lodging Cusco. Breakfast and lunch included.

Note: You may upgrade this journey and take the train operated by the famous Orient Express. Train departures on Mon, Wed, Sat. and from April-Oct also on Fri. Additional costs apply.

 

Day 8 City tour of Cusco

Morning free. In the afternoon we tour Cusco. You will visit the Cathedral, Qorichancha (the temple of the sun) and the four nearby archeological sites Qénko, Tambo Machay, Puca Pucara and Sacsayhuaman. Lodging in Cusco. Breakfast included.

 

Day 9 Sacred Valley of the Incas

Day excursion to the Sacred Valley. We visit the colorful indigenous market and archeological sight of Pisac and after buffet lunch we visit the archeological site of Ollantaytambo. At the end of your dropped of to your hotel. Lodging in the Sacred Valley. Breakfast and lunch included.

 

Day 10 Machupicchu Sanctuary

Morning transfer to train station in Ollantaytambo for your 1 1/2 hour Vistadome train ride to Machupicchu Town (Aguas Calientes). Enjoy your 3 hour guided tour with your personal guide of the Sanctuary. Lodging in the Machupicchu Town ( Aguas Calientes). Breakfast included.

 

Day 11 Machupicchu - Cusco

This morning is open for you to decide what you wish to do. Afternoon Vistadome train return to Poroy, Cusco. Transfer to your hotel. Lodging Cusco. Breakfast included.

 

Day 12 Cusco to Amazon Rainforest

Transfer to the airport for Flight to Puerto Maldonado. A 40 minute transfer to your Lodge along the Madre de Dios River in a typical Amazonian boat. Arrival at lodge free time to accommodate. Afternoon visit to the jungle were you can observe a large variety of tropical trees, medicinal plants and possibly insects, butterflies and other animals.
Before dinner we will go on a boat trip trying to spot the white caiman (caiman crocodilus). Lodging Amazon Lodge. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

 

Day 13 Amazon Rainforest

Early morning walk to the spectacular multicolored parrot clay-lick. Return to Lodge for breakfast. Mid morning boat ride to visit the Monkey Island then back on the boat traveling to Tambopata - Candamo National Reserve. A 5km trek through the dense vegetation of the tropical rainforest. were you may spot giant trees, snakes, monkeys, birds and sometimes even the jaguar can be observed here. Arriving Sandoval Lake, observe the Giant River Otters. Black Caimans and Piranhas. Return to lodge by boat during while the sun is setting. Lodging Jungle Lodge. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

 

Day 14 Amazon Rainforest - flight to Lima

After breakfast return by boat to Puerto Maldonado and transfer to the airport. Flight to Lima and transfer to your hotel.
Free time. Lodging Lima. Breakfast included.

 

Day 15 Lima City tour

Morning free. Free time for lunch. Afternoon enjoy traveling along Lima's millenary history in your city tour. The tour offers the best combination of the different attractions in Lima and its three historical periods: pre-Hispanic, colonial and contemporary. Evening transfer to Lima airport for connection of your international flight. Breakfast included.

Note: The program used in this itinerary for 3 days and 2 nights in Amazon lodge is the description for Corto Maltes Amazon Lodge. If Client prefers another Lodge in category Comfort, on request we can provide the detailed program.

 

Included:

• Transfer: All Transfer services IN/OUT
• Tours: All excursions mentioned in the program
• Train: Train to Machupicchu by Vista-Dome (roundtrip)
• Machupicchu requirements: Roundtrip bus tickets entrance tickets to the Sanctuary on day 10
• Guide: Official bilingual guides during excursions
• Hotel nights Lima: 02 nights in Lima
• Hotel nights Arequipa: 01 night in Arequipa
• Hotel nights Colca Canyon: 02 nights in Colca Canyon
• Hotel night Puno: 02 nights in Puno
• Hotel nights Cusco: 03 nights in Cusco
• Hotel night in Sacred Valley: 01 Night sacred Valley
• Hotel nights Machupicchu: 01 night Machupicchu Town, ( Aguas Calientes)
• Hotel nights in Amazon: 02 nights in Amazon.
• Entrance tickets: All entrance tickets for the places to visit mentioned in the program
• Meals: Meals as mentioned in program.

 

Not Included:

• Flights:International flights
• Flights: 03 Domestic flights Lima/Arequipa, Cusco/Puerto Maldonado/Lima (From US $ 275.00)
• Flight taxes: National (approx. $ 6.00) and international (approx. $ 30.00) departure airport taxes
• Tips: Tips at airports, hotels and tips for guides, drivers or other personal.
• Roundtrip bus tickets & entrance tickets Machupicchu Sanctuary on day 11
• Insurance: Travel insurance

 

Suggested Tourist Hotels:

• Hotel 3*** Casa Andina Classic, Lima
• Hotel 3*** La Casa De Mi Abuela Jr Suite, Arequipa
• Hotel 3*** Mama Yachi, Colca Canyon
• Hotel 3*** Casa Andina, Puno
• Hostal 2** Inkarri Cusco
• Hostal 2** El Albergue Sacred Valley
• Hotel 2** Presidente, Machupicchu Town (Aguas Calientes)
• Amazon Lodge Corto Maltes
  Note: All Hotels are subject to change depending on availability upon confirmation.

 

Suggested Hotels Economic:

• Hotel 3*** Casa Andina Classic, Lima
• Hotel 3*** La Casa De Mi Abuela Jr Suite, Arequipa
• Hotel 3*** Eco Inn, Colca Canyon
• Hotel 3*** Eco Inn, Puno
• Hotel 3*** Casa Andina Classic Cusco
• Hotel 3*** Paukaritampu Sacred Valley
• Hotel 3*** Machupicchu Inn, Machupicchu Town (Aguas Calientes)
• Amazon Lodge Rainforest Expeditions
  Note: All Hotels are subject to change depending on availability upon confirmation.

 

Suggested Hotels Comfort:

• Hotel 4**** Radisson Lima
• Hotel 4**** Casa Andina Private Collection Arequipa
• Hotel 3*** Colca Lodge, Colca Canyon
• Hotel 4**** Casa Andina Private Collection Puno
• Hotel 4**** Eco Inn, Cusco
• Hotel 4**** Sol y Luna, Sacred Valley
• Hotel 4**** Machupicchu Pueblo Hotel Machupicchu Town (Aguas Calientes)
• Amazon Lodge, Inka Terra room: superior double

Note: All Hotels are subject to change depending on availability upon confirmation.

 

Suggested Hotels Luxury:

• Hotel 5***** Country Club, Lima
• Hotel 5***** Libertador Arequipa
• Hotel 5**** La Casitas del Colca  Colca Canyon
• Hotel 5***** Libertador Puno
• Hotel 5***** Monasterio Hotel Cusco
• Hotel 4**** Sol Y Luna Sacred Valley
• Hotel 5***** Machupicchu Pueblo Hotel, superior Deluxe room Town
• Amazon Inka Terra Lodge room type: with river view
  Note: All Hotels are subject to change depending on availability upon confirmation.

 

Suggested Hotels Luxury Superior:

• Hotel 5***** Miraflores Park Hotel ocean view, Lima
• Hotel 3***** Mossone Suite Ica
• Hotel 5***** Libertador Arequipa
• Hotel 5***** Casitas del Colca Colca Canyon
• Hotel 5***** Titilaka Hotel Puno
• Hotel 5***** La Casona by Inka Terra Cusco
• Hotel 5***** Sol Y Luna Sacred Valley
• Hotel 5***** Machupicchu Sanctuary Lodge Mountain view room
• Amazon Inka Terra Lodge room type: Suite Amazonica
  Note: All Hotels are subject to change depending on availability upon confirmation.

 

Prices per person (2010) based on 2 passengers in one room:

• From US $1885 with tourist hotels
• From US $2185.00 hotels economic
• from US $ 3135.00 with hotels comfort (4 star hotels)
• from US $ with hotels Luxury (5 star hotels)
• from US $ with hotels Luxury Superior: (5 star + hotels)
• From US $ 275.00 three domestic flights Lima/Arequipa, Cusco/Puerto Maldonado/Lima
  Note: prices are subject to change without prior notice.

 

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