Exotic Peru
Lima, Cusco, Puno, Arequipa & Iquitos
13 Days, 12 Nights
This tour combines not only the most attractive places on the south part of Peru but also its nature and amazing wildlife.
In Cusco, amaze yourself with all that this city has to offer, from their ancient streets, passing for the countryside of sacred valley to the unique Machupicchu. In Puno, relax and navigate through the Titicaca Lake and meet the Uros and Taquile people with its typical clothing and customs, travel along the most beautiful landscapes, enjoy the view of the Colca canyon with its colorful Andean valley with pre-Inca roots, and towns still inhabited by people of the Collagua and the Cabana cultures.
End your trip on the Peruvian jungle , having contact with the wildlife , navigating the amazon river, considered the largest river of the world; certainly this tour will take you to meet not only to the traditions of our culture but the most exotic region of Peru: Iquitos.
Day 01 ARRIVAL – LIMA
Welcome, pick up upon arrival at the “Jorge Chávez” International Airport by a representative of the agency, assistance and transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Lima
Day 02 LIMA - CUSCO: CITY TOUR + 04 RUINS
Transfer to airport to board flight to Cusco, assistance and transfer to the hotel. Free morning. Afternoon City tour and surrounding ruins, including Main Square, the cathedral, Koricancha Temple, was a military and religious center of Incas Empire dedicated to its principal god, the sun. The nearby archaeological remains of Tambomachay, Inca Baths, Puca Pucara, center of military control; Kenko Amphitheatre, evidence of mystic character from that time, and the Fortress of Sacsayhuaman. Return to hotel. Overnight in Cusco.
Meals included: Breakfast.
Day 03 SACRED VALLEY – DEPARTURE TO AGUAS CALIENTES
Breakfast. We will begin to the excursion to the Sacred Valley of the Incas, where we will have the opportunity to know the typical andenería of the epoch Incaica and villages as Pisac and its colorful Indian market, Calca, Yucay, Urubamba. Buffet Lunch. In the afternoon, we will visit Ollantaytambo, an enormous Inca complex of administrative, agricultural and religious functions. Here big walls of rocks can be observed, Temples and palaces. At the end, transfer to Ollantaytambo station to board the train to Machu Picchu village, the trip takes about 2 hours approximately. Arrival & assistance to hotel. Overnight in Machu Picchu village.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch.
Day 04 MACHUPICCHU
Very early (0500 hrs) you can ascend to Machu Picchu to enjoy the beautiful sunrise or if you wish and have physical stamina you can climb to Huayna Picchu "Young Mountain" from where you have a spectacular view of the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu. At 11:00 hrs will find the guide to take the guided tour of Machu Picchu, the citadel remained unknown for centuries until by accident in 1911 was discovered by Hirman Bingham. This Inka Center is the greatest wonders of the world. The guided the archaeological site of Machu Picchu tour includes passage through the urban area which houses the major architectural elements of the Inca city and its main campuses the Sun Temple, Intiwatana, group of sacred rock, temple of the three windows, the mausoleum., etc. Buffet Lunch at Sanctuary Lodge (the only hotel in the citadel) to have option to return and enjoy the ruins of Machu Picchu to take the afternoon bus back to town. Then take the train to come back to Cusco.
Transfer to hotel. Overnight in Cusco
*** The program is considered entry to the citadel of Machu Picchu, if you want to climb Huayna Picchu must consider an additional $ 12.00 per person to emit a compound ticket Machupicchu + Huaynapicchu (first shift 07:00 hrs .) ***
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch.
Day 05 CUSCO - PUNO AT TOURISTIC BUS
We will begin our trip to the city of Cusco at tourist bus, knowing the cities of Andahuaylillas, where the famous church of the same name, as know as the Andean Sistine Chapel, appreciate inside one of the most beautiful examples of Colonial art Like its golden altars, murals, paintings and polychrome ceilings. Lunch. Then we will go to Raqchi where will visit God Viracocha’s Temple, arrive at the town of La Raya is the boundary between Cusco and Puno. Reception and transfer to hotel. Overnight in Cusco.
Meals Included: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 06 TITICACA LAKE –UROS & TAQUILE ISLANDS – PUNO
This day we transfer to the port to take a boat that will board to the artificial island of the Uros Island in the Titicaca, located in the highest navigable lake in the world. Uros Island is constructed of "Totora" A local aquatic plant, is also used by the settlers to build homes and develop their crafts. Return to the city. Afternoon visit Sillustani Chullpas, these thirteenth-century funerary towers stand 35 km from Puno, on the road to Juliaca. The highest is about 12 m. The wonderful landscapes and the neighboring Lake Umayo make this tour a very special experience. Overnight in Puno.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 07 PUNO - CHIVAY / AREQUIPA
Transfer to the bus station to continue your trip to the city of Puno on the bus that leaves at 06:30 hrs.
08:30 hrs. Syop in Lagunillas: bird watching and gaps 10 minutes
10:15 Stop in Patawas: Coca Tea, Restrooms use in the restaurant "El Chino" for 25 minutes.
10:50 hrs. Stop in Pampa Cañahuas: vicuna watching 10 minutes.
12:15 hrs. Arrival to Chivay. Transfer to your hotel. Afternoon visit to the thermal baths of
La Calera. Return to hotel. Overnight Chivay.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 08 CÓNDOR VIEPOINT– DEPARTURE TO PUNO
Early morning departure to the Cruz del Condor, when we arrive to viewpoint where we can appreciate the Colca Canyon and the flight of the Condor, which is the largest bird world, back to Chivay, visited Pinchollo village , we continue to Antahuilque Wayrapunko viewpoint and where we see the mysterious lagoons, Choquetico viewpoint , where the famous hanging pre-Inca tombs, litomaquetas , viewpoint of terraces, visited Maca villages, famous for its singular church ; Yanque wherein observe its square, cobbled church and streets , likewise appreciate the life of its inhabitants, we stopped in each village for 15 or 20 min. Arrival to Chivay at approximately 12:30 hrs. After lunch, we leave bound for the city of Puno, making 03 stops on route; Our first stop will be at the Patapamta Volcano viewpoint (4,800 m ) for about 10 minutes to observe the landscape.
It continues to be the second stop in Pampa Cañahuas to make use of the toilet and if you want to taste a coca tea , the stop is about 25 minutes. Finally, the third stop will be in Lagunillas for about 10 minutes, where we can see the typical and wonderful Andean landscape, and the variety of birds such as parihuana. In the afternoon we will continue our travel to Arequipa, arriving at approximately at 17:30 hrs. Welcome & transfer to hotel. Overnight in Arequipa.
Included Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Day 09 CITY TOUR + SANTA CATALINA CONVENT /DEPARTURES TO LIMA
In the morning start the Colonial City Tour by the "White City", where we will visit the Cathedral, the Convent of Santa Catalina, beautiful convent built in the sixteenth and seventeenth century, domes and cloisters of the Society of Jesus, colonial mansions, the Main Plaza, temple and plaza of San Francisco, Yanahuara viewpoint where we have a magnificent view of the volcanoes that surround the city. Then transfer to the airport for flight to Lima. Reception& transfer to hotel. Overnight in Lima
Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 10 LIMA / IQUITOS- NAVIGATING THE AMAZON
Transfer to airport for flight to Iquitos. Welcome & transfer to the pier to board our boat. Visit the floating neighborhood of Belen. Navigating the Amazon River, observing the different villages. Typical drink upon arrival at the Lodge. Allocation of private cabins. Short trip knowing orchids. Typical lunch. Afternoon Walk through the rainforest, knowing its flora and fauna etc. Cena. Amazon myths. Overnight in Lodge.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 11 IQUITOS – BIRD WATCHING & VISIT NATIVE GROUP YAGUA
In the morning bird watching tour, where we can see birds in their habitat, knowing the legendary Shansho - Hoatzin. Breakfast. Visit the native group Yagua knowing their typical dress, language, way of life. Typical lunch. Afternoon Recreational fishing for piranhas and other species. Observation of gray and pink dolphins. Evening tour by canoe to see alligators. Dinner; Overnight in Lodge.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 12 IQUITOS – VICTORIAS REGIAS / LIMA
Canoe ride to see the Victoria Regia, the world's largest aquatic plant. Breakfast. Visit riverside resident who preserves certain species of animals such as anacondas (Boas constrictor) sloths among others. Typical drinks with medicinal powers. Lunch. Relax in the hammock house. 15:00 hrs. Return to the city of Iquitos, transfer to airport for return trip to Lima. Reception and transfer to hotel. Overnight in Lima.
Included Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Day 13 LIMA – CITY TOUR COLONIAL & MODERN / COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
In the morning we start the City tour by colonial & modern Lima, where we will have the opportunity to meet the Main Square, Government Palace, the Cathedral, the Monastery and Church of San Francisco, famous for its catacombs; colonial houses, among others. Then visit the residential areas of Miraflores and San Isidro. At the appropriate time transfers to the airport to approach your flight towards your country of origin
Included Meals: Breakfast
PRICE PER PERSON IN AMERICAN DOLLAR
CAT |
LODGEMENT, CITIES |
CAT |
ROOM Twin or Double Room |
LUXURY | HOTEL PRIVATE COLLECTION (Lima) HOTEL PRIVATE COLLECTION (Arequipa) HOTEL COLCA LODGE (Chivay) HOTEL PRIVATE COLLECTION (Cusco) HOTEL SUMAQ (Aguas Calientes) HOTEL PRIVATE COLLECTION (Puno) MUYUNA LODGE o CEIBA TOPS (Iquitos – Selva) |
5* 5* 5* 4* SUP 5* 4* SUP ------------ |
U$2245.00 |
FIRST CLASS |
HOTEL HACIENDA (Lima) HOTEL SONESTA POSADA(Arequipa) HOTEL REFUGIO (Chivay) HOTEL COSTA DEL SOL o PICOAGA (Cusco) HOTEL HATUCHAY TOWER (Aguas Calientes) HOTEL SONESTA LAGO (Puno) HELICONIA LODGE (Iquitos – Selva) |
4* 4* 4* 4* 4* 4* --- |
U$1858.00 |
SUPERIOR | HOTEL CASA ANDINA CENTRO (Lima) HOTEL CASA ANDINA (Arequipa) HOTEL CASA ANDINA COLCA (Chivay) HOTEL DEL PRADO INN (Cusco) HOTEL SANTUARIO (Aguas Calientes) HOTEL CASONA PLAZA (Puno) SINCHICUY LODGE (Iquitos – Selva) |
3* SUP 3* SUP 3* SUP 3* SUP 3* SUP 3* SUP --- |
U$1452.00 |
STANDARD | HOTEL DUCADO (Lima) HOTEL CORREGIDOR(Arequipa) HOTEL COLCA INN (Chivay) HOTEL PRISMA (Cusco) HOTEL PRESIDENTE (Aguas Calientes) HOTEL BALSA INN (Puno) CUMACEBA LODGE (Iquitos – Selva) |
3* 3* 3* 3* 3* 3* --- |
U$1345.00 |
In Lima:
In Iquitos:
In Arequipa:
In Puno:
In Cusco:
Inca Trail Excursion 4 Days / 03 Nights - Includes:
The program does not include: (price per person)
AIR TOTAL PER PERSON (ADD PROGRAM): $
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TYPES OF TRAIN TO MACHU PICCHU:
Backpacker
The Backpacker trains are the most economical way to travel on the route between Cusco & Machu Picchu Backpacker wagons have been designed especially for travelers with adventurous or for those seeking comfort and safety without many luxuries spirit.
Vistadome
These spectacular carriages have beautiful panoramic windows offering unsurpassed scenic views and a number of photo opportunities. Completely surrounded by glass, passengers feel they are part of the impressive landscape of Peru. ADDITIONAL TO TRAVEL WITH THIS TRAIN: $ 40.00 PER PERSON
***Hotels are regulated by the International Arrival Time criteria (check in) from 13h00 and departure (check out) until 10h00. This time varies depending on the city to visit***