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CUSCO – MACHU PICCHU 5D/4N

For many travelers the visit to Cusco and Machu Picchu is the most important part of their trip to Peru. As in all our programs, the itinerary we present here is totally flexible in its order and contents, and can be completely arranged according to the particular desires of the client.

Day 1 – Cusco City and the nearby ruins

On our first day in the city of Cusco, it is recommendable to take it easy. Once we are checked into our hotel, and probably after enjoying a light lunch, our guide picks us up to take us on a tour around the most important places in the city. We visit the ancient Inca temple of the Sun (Koricancha), the impressive cathedral, and the Inca ruins of Sacsayhaumán, Qenko, Pucapucara and Tambomachay.

Accommodation: Hotel in Cusco

Day 2 – Sacred Valley

Approximately one hour outside of Cusco, the Vilcanota River (Urubamba) forms one of the most beautiful and fertile valleys in Peru. Surrounded by beautiful mountains and scattered with important Inca ruins, the Sacred Valley of the Incas is a place worth visiting. On our trip we visit the ruins and the market at Pisac, the picturesque Inca town of Ollantaytambo, and the town of the weavers, Chinchero. At midday we enjoy a delicious lunch in the middle of spectacular scenery. In the afternoon our bus takes us back to the hotel in Cusco.

Meals: B, L
Accommodation: Hotel in Cusco

Day 3 – Cusco – Machu Picchu

Today we get up very early to take the 6am train to Aguas Calientes. After three and a half hours we arrive at our destination. Once we arrive we take the 25 minute bus ride up to the ruins. Our guide accompanies us and explains the details of the impressive citadel. We have time to walk around the area, and depending on our fitness, climb up the famous Huayna Picchu.

Meals: B
Accommodation: Hotel in Aguas Calientes

Day 4 – Machu Picchu - Cusco

For those early birds among us, the beautiful sight of the sunrise over the ruins is something worth experiencing. We go up on one of the first buses, when the citadel is still practically deserted; the walkers arriving from the Inca Trail are still far away, and the first trains have not yet arrived. The experience is unforgettable. The rest of the day we walk in the surrounding area or simply relax. In the afternoon we take the train back to Cusco.

Meals: B
Accommodation: Hotel in Cusco

Day 5 - Cusco

Today is our last day in Cusco. We have the morning free to do our last-minute shopping and walk around a little in the picturesque streets. At midday our transport takes us to the airport.

Meals: B

Included

• Private transportation during the entire program
• Professional bilingual guide
• Entrance fees to the archaeological sites
• Hotel accommodation in Cusco and Aguas Calientes
• Meals listed in the itinerary

Not included

• Tips: Tipping is optional in any case

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LUXURY LAKE TITICACA (2 DAYS)

Suasi is a secluded island located off the beaten path in the north-eastern section of Lake Titicaca. This island features one of the most beautiful eco-lodges in Peru. This program is perfect for the traveler who wants to enjoy the marvels of nature at Lake Titicaca, far from the crowd, while enjoying a high level of service and comfort.

Day 1 – Puno – Taquile Island – Suasi Island

Our transport picks us up from the hotel to take us in just a few minutes to the Puno Port, where we begin our motor boat trip. Our first brief stop allows us to see the picturesque reed islands of the Uros people. Later we disembark on the island of Taquile, where we walk a little in the surrounding area and see the people wearing their traditional dress. We arrive at our hotel on the Suasi Island to enjoy a delicious lunch on the beach. In the afternoon we have time to walk, kayak, or simply relax. The option of a relaxing massage is highly recommended.

Meals: L, D
Accommodation: Hotel Casa Andina Private Collection Suasi Island

Day 2 – Suasi - Puno

Depending on our program we can enjoy more or less extra time on this spectacular island. When the time comes to leave, the hotel boat will take us on a 10 minute trip to the eastern coast of the lake. From here our private transport will take us on to our next destination.

Meals: B

* We highly recommend an extra night for the traveller looking for a relaxing time. The lodge’s special location and architecture make this a really unique place.

Included

• Transportation Hotel – dock in Puno – Hotel
• Motor boat Puno – Suasi Island – Puno
• English speaking guide for the tour to Uros and Taquile Islands on the way to Suasi.
• Meals listed in the itinerary

Not included:

• Tips: Tipping is optional in any case

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LAKE TITICACA VIVENTIAL EXPERIENCE (2 DAYS)

Since time immemorial Lake Titicaca has been the home and source of life for various towns of Quechua and Aymara origin. Despite the Spanish conquest and multiple other external influences, these towns have known how to keep their traditions, language and traditional dress alive. Visiting the islands of the Wiñaymarca archipelago is a unique opportunity for interaction with local communities and a deep contact with nature, far from the beaten-track.

Day 1 – Puno – Anapia Island

Today our journey is about two and a half hours by road, and an hour and a half by boat. During the trip we enjoy spectacular views of the lake and the altiplano (high Andean plateau). Once we arrive in Anapia, one of the five islands of the archipelago, we are welcomed into our homes for the night by our hosts. Depending on how we feel, we have the option to walk around the area, visit the town and share various activities with the local people. We enjoy our lunch and dinner with our hosts.

Meals: L, D
Accommodation: Home stay rural lodge

Day 2 – Anapia – Yuspique - Puno

We get up very early to enjoy the beautiful sight of the sunrise over the lake. After breakfast with our host family, we say goodbye and continue our journey by traditional sailing boat to the island of Yuspique, also known as the Island of the Vicuñas, as these animals live wild on the island. After visiting the island, we have some time to enjoy a delicious traditional Huatia (earth oven) on the banks of the lake. In the afternoon we begin our journey to return to the city of Puno.

Meals: B, L

Included

• Transportation Puno – Punta Hermosa dock
• Motor boat to Anapia Island
• English speaking guide
• Activities in Anapia
• Meals listed in the itinerary

Not Included:

• Tips: Tipping is optional in any case

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Mallkini Alpaca Ranch (3 Days)

Malkini is a beautiful and remote hacienda located in the middle of the “altiplano”, the high Andean plateau. Principally dedicated to the breeding of alpacas, this hacienda offers the visitor the opportunity to get away from the well-trodden path, and spend a few unforgettable days among spectacular scenery. The visitor can get to know about the working of the farm, horse ride around a beautiful lake, walk along the boundaries of the hacienda, fish for trout in the lagoon, or simply sit on the terrace and enjoy the incredible peace of the place.

Day 1 – Puno - Malkini

It doesn’t matter where you set off from, be it Puno, Cusco, Arequipa, or Colca, the journey to Malkini will always be an experience. Remote dirt tracks guide us to the comfortable hacienda. Once we have settled in, we recommend having a short rest before beginning our chosen activities. At night we enjoy a delicious dinner and the warmth of the fire.

Meals: L, D
Accommodation: Malkini

Day 2 – Exploring the Hacienda

The recommendation for today is that we get up very early to watch the sunrise over the “altiplano”. After a succulent breakfast we can go in our 4x4 to the boundaries of the hacienda to watch and learn about the running of the farm and the breeding of alpacas. After lunch and a well deserved rest we can horse ride to a small lake, where we will enjoy the spectacular views of the mountains at sunset.

Meals: B, L, D
Accommodation: Malkini

Day 3 – Malkini - Puno

This is our last day at the hacienda. Depending on our itinerary we can enjoy the morning to do some physical activity and final visits before taking the road towards our next destination.

Meals: B

Included:

• Transportation Puno – Malkini – Puno
• English speaking guide
• All the activities in the hacienda
• All meals listed in the itinerary

Not included

• Tips: Tipping is optional in any case

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CLASSIC COLCA CANYON (3 DAYS)

Considered to be one of the deepest canyons in the world, the Colca Canyon offers such dramatically sparse landscapes that they are capable of transporting us to a completely new dimension. During these three days, we will enjoy delicious thermal baths under the stars, spectacular walks to Inca ruins, close-up views of giant condors in flight and tours of beautiful colonial towns on the edge of the canyon.

Day 1 – Arequipa – Colca Canyon

Our transport picks us up early in the morning to take us on a trip of approximately four hours to the town of Chivay. On the way we cross the Aguada Blanca reserve, famous for its large vicuña population. The beautiful and arid landscapes offer us various places where to enjoy our picnic lunch. In the afternoon we have the opportunity to relax in the delicious thermal baths of the canyon.

Meals: L, D
Accommodation: Hotel in Colca

Day 2 – Colca Canyon Exploration

Today we get up early to begin our trip to the lookout point of “Cruz del Condor” or Cross of the Condor. With a little luck we see these giant birds fly so close that we can feel the whistle of the wind cut by their enormous wings. On our way back we stop in various towns whose histories date back to pre-hispanic times. In the afternoon we can walk around the area, or enjoy the thermal baths.

Meals: B, L
Accommodation: Hotel in Colca

Day 3 – Colca Canyon - Arequipa

After breakfast, we prepare for our journey back to the city of Arequipa. Depending upon our itinerary we could go straight to Lake Titicaca or to Cusco.

Meals: B

Included

• Private transportation during the three days tour, starting at your hotel in Arequipa city.
• Professional bilingual guide
• Entrance fees to the Colca Canyon tourist region
• First quality lodge accommodation
• Meals listed in the itinerary

Not included

• Entrance fees to la Calera thermal baths
• Tips: Tipping is optional in any case

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COLCA CANYON MULTIACTIVITY (3 DAYS)

A trip to the Colca Canyon is not only spectacular in terms of scenery, it also offers the most varied alternatives for the active visitor. We make available to the traveller a different itinerary which combines the fun of river rafting, the freedom of downhill biking, and the relaxing sensation of walking through beautiful landscapes. Ideal for families with teenager children.

Day 1 - Arequipa River Rafting – Colca Canyon

Our transport picks us up from the hotel to take us on a short 20 minute trip to the put-in for our river rafting. After an hour and 45 minutes of adrenalin packed descent of class III and IV rapids, we take the road into the Colca Canyon. A dirt track takes us in approximately four hours to the entrance to one of the deepest canyons in the world. In the afternoon we have time to enjoy the thermal baths and relax.

Meals: L, D
Accommodation: Hotel in Colca

Day 2 - Cruz del Condor – Downhill Mountain Biking

Today we get up very early to begin our trip to the deepest part of the canyon. The look out point of “Cruz del Condor” or Cross of the Condor allows us to observe these giant birds rise up from the depths of the canyon. After admiring this spectacle, we take our bikes and begin what will be a long and enjoyable descent into the town of Yanque. Along the way we occasionally stop to admire small colonial towns, Inca terraces and other places of interest. In the afternoon we may relax once more in the thermal baths.

Meals: B, L
Accommodation: Hotel in Colca

Day 3 – Short Hike – Back to Arequipa

Today we enjoy a short but beautiful walk uphill to the ruins of Uyo–Uyo. Afterwards a delicious lunch awaits us, and a few hours of traveling through beautiful landscapes towards our next destination.

Meals: B

Included

• Private transportation during the three days tour, starting at your hotel in Arequipa city.
• Professional bilingual guide
• Entrance fees to the Colca Canyon tourist region
• First quality lodge accommodation
• Mountain bikes
• Biking helmet and gloves
• River rafting equipment
• Meals listed in the itinerary

Not included

• Entrance fees to la Calera thermal baths
• Tips: Tipping is optional in any case

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TAMBOPATA JUNGLE (4 DAYS)

Thanks to their isolation and difficult access in the past, the jungle regions of Tambopata and Manu have remained relatively untouched until very recent times. This has allowed the flora and fauna to be preserved quite purely in these areas. The 4 day program in Tambopata is ideal for the traveller wishing to complete his/her trip to Peru with a visit to the Jungle.

Day 1 – Cusco – Puerto Maldonado – Jungle Lodge

The flight from Cusco to the city of Puerto Maldonado is approximately 30 minutes long. When we arrive, a representative of the lodge is waiting to take us to the hotel’s motor boat. The boat ride length depends entirely on the lodge we choose, but is usually about two hours long. In the afternoon we begin with our activities.

Meals: L, D
Accommodation: Jungle Lodge

Days 2 & 3 – Jungle Exploration

These days will be structured according to our wishes and special interests. We will walk along diverse paths surrounding the lodge, paddle on nearby lakes, climb up the tower or other look-out points to observe the flora and fauna of the canopy. On all these excursions we will have the chance to admire different types of birds, insects, plants and perhaps some species of monkeys and other mammals.

Meals: B, L, D
Accommodation: Jungle Lodge

Day 4 – Jungle Lodge – Cusco / Lima

After a tasty breakfast, our boat is waiting for us to take us downriver to the airport. Depending on our itinerary we will fly back to Cusco, or if not, direct to Lima.

Meals: B

* For the visitor who has a real special interest in the jungle we have other particular programs available upon request

Included

• Flight tickets Cusco – Puerto Maldonado – Cusco / Lima
• Transfers from and to the airport in Puerto Maldonado
• Motor boat transfer to and from the lodge
• Bilingual guides (specialized in jungle)
• All the jungle activities
• Meals listed in the itinerary

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PARACAS – NAZCA LINES (2 DAYS)

There are many theories concerning the origin of the Nazca lines, however, the mystery has still not been unravelled. Aside from flying over the famous lines, and visiting the impressive Ica desert, on this trip we will visit the beautiful natural reserve of Paracas, protected home to an immense diversity of marine species, such as the Humboldt penguin, the South American Fur Seal, and a great quantity of bird species.

Día 1 – Lima – Paracas

We get up early to begin our trip through the desert strip along the coast towards the National Reserve of Paracas. Our hotel is practically in the entrance to the reserve; we make a short stop to leave our things and maybe refresh ourselves with a quick drink, and then resume our journey through the desert towards the most interesting points in the reserve. Today’s itinerary will be structured according to our specific interests. In any case we will have time to explore the reserve, walk in the surroundings, relax in the pool and enjoy the spectacular marine views.

Meals: L, D
Accommodation: Hotel Paracas

Día 2 – Paracas – Nazca Lines – Lima

Early in the morning we will take a boat to the Ballestas Islands. During the trip we admire the famous picture of the candelabra, and observe different species of sea lions and birds. Upon our return to our hotel we get ready for a trip of approximately 45 minutes to the Ica airport, where we take our flight over the Nazca lines. Depending on our program we return to the city of Lima or continue our journey to our next destination.

Meals: B, L

Included

• Private transportation during the two days tour, starting at your hotel in Lima city.
• Professional bilingual guide
• Entrance fees to the Paracas National Reserve
• Flight over the Nazca Lines
• Hotel accommodation in Paracas
• Meals listed in the itinerary

Not included

• Tips: Tipping is optional in any case

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