Peruvian Andes 11D/10N

Arrival in the city of Lima, capital of Peru. Reception at the airport by our representative, who will welcome you and make the corresponding transfer to the selected accommodation. Overnight in Lima.

In the morning, after breakfast, we will take a guided tour of the most important and characteristic places of the Peruvian capital. We will appreciate its typical features of the colonial era, touring the Main Square, the Government Palace, the Cathedral Basilica, the Archbishop's Palace, the Municipality of Lima and the emblematic Desamparados Train Station. We will observe the classic mansions of the viceregal era with their Moorish-style balconies. Next, we will visit the Church of San Francisco with its majestic Convent, the Museum of Religious Art and the impressive Catacombs. Finally, we will move to the modern districts of San Isidro and Miraflores, culminating in the Love Park to enjoy an excellent panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean, showing a perfect contrast between old and modern Lima. Overnight in Lima.

Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to the airport to board the flight to the white city of Arequipa. Reception upon arrival and transfer to the selected accommodation.

In the afternoon, we will take the City Tour visiting the traditional Yanahuara viewpoint and the beautiful Main Square of Arequipa. It includes a guided tour of the famous Santa Catalina Monastery, a magnificent religious citadel opened to the public in 1970 that safeguards more than 400 years of colonial history. During the tour, you will appreciate the temples and mansions built with sillar, the emblematic white volcanic stone that gives the city its unique identity. Overnight in Arequipa.

Very early in the morning, after breakfast, we will leave Arequipa heading north towards the town of Yura. On the way we will cross the Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve, where we will observe vicuñas, llamas and alpacas in the wild. In the Pampa Cañahuas area we will appreciate various Andean birds such as flamingos, herons, Andean geese and the eagle of the Andes ("Kara Kara"). We will continue the ascent to the Volcanoes Viewpoint in Patapampa, the highest point of the tour at 4,800 meters of altitude, offering a privileged view of the snow-capped mountain ranges.

Arrival in Chivay, capital of the valley; assistance, accommodation in the hotel and time for lunch. In the afternoon, a visit to the thermal baths of "La Calera" is offered as an option, whose medicinal waters range in temperature of 40ºC. Overnight in Chivay or Yanque.

After breakfast, we will begin our tour along the left bank of the Colca River. We will visit picturesque traditional villages such as Yanque and Maca, appreciating their colonial temples and sharing with the local inhabitants who proudly wear their typical embroidered costumes.

We will contemplate the imposing pre-Inca terraces that dominate the valley, agricultural terraces that are still used for the cultivation of corn, quinoa and kiwicha. Upon arriving at the viewpoint of the "Condor Cross", we will appreciate the monumental depth of the Colca Canyon and the majestic gliding of the Andean condor.

On the way back we will observe lithomaquettes and imposing pre-Inca tombs. After lunch on the passenger's own, we will board the tourist transport bus at approximately 13:30 hours bound for the city of Puno. Arrival and transfer to the accommodation. Overnight in Puno.

Morning transfer from the hotel to the lake port. We will begin a motorboat excursion on Lake Titicaca heading to the famous Floating Islands of the Uros. The natives, historically known as the water tribe, built and periodically renew their own islands by superimposing compact layers of reeds, material also used in the construction of their homes and traditional rafts.

We will continue navigating towards the Island of Taquile, inhabited by Quechua-speaking natives famous for their fine textiles and a solid social barter system preserved for generations. We will ascend the pedestrian ramp to the main square of the island, where we will enjoy a lunch in a local inn based on local products. In the afternoon, we will return by boat to Puno, contemplating the sunset over Titicaca. Overnight in Puno.

Early breakfast. Around 07:30 a.m., transfer to the station to board the tourist bus with guide and onboard service along the panoramic Route of the Sun bound for Cusco, making strategic visits along the way:

• Pukara Archaeological Complex: It is the oldest and most important ceremonial center in the altiplano prior to the Tiahuanaco culture. Highlights include the stepped pyramid of Kalasasaya and its impressive lithosculptures and stelae.
• La Raya Pass: Middle geographic point of the route and the highest point of the trip at 4,335 m.a.s.l. Territorial boundary between the Quechua and Aymara cultures, offering views of imposing snow-capped mountains and the birth of the Amazon River.
• Raqchi Archaeological Complex: Inca settlement from the 15th century where the monumental Temple to Wiracocha stands out, an exceptional structure supported by volcanic stone and adobe foundations.
• Temple of San Pedro de Andahuaylillas: Known as the "Sistine Chapel of America", its interiors dazzle with the profusion of murals, gold leaf, baroque carvings and colonial paintings of the Cusco School.

Buffet lunch is included in a country restaurant in Sicuani. Arrival in the afternoon in the city of Cusco, reception at the station and transfer to the selected hotel. Overnight in Cusco.

Breakfast at the hotel. Free morning for rest and acclimatization. In the afternoon, we will start the guided circuit through the historical core of the imperial capital. We will visit the Main Square and the Cathedral Basilica of Cusco, which has a fine display of silverware and colonial art.

We will continue to the Qorikancha or Temple of the Sun, whose Inca foundations serve as the basis for the current Convent of Santo Domingo. Subsequently, we will go to the outskirts of the city to tour the impressive monumental archaeological parks: the majestic fortress of Sacsayhuaman with its megalithic blocks, the mystical shrine of Q'enqo, the military watchtower of Puka Pukara and the ritual water fountains of Tambomachay. Return to the hotel at the end of the afternoon. Overnight in Cusco.

After breakfast, we will start approximately at 09:00 a.m. the full-day excursion to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. We will head along the Vilcanota River to the archaeological complex of Písac to appreciate its magnificent military and agricultural terraces. We will visit its colorful handicraft market where ancient commercial exchange customs are preserved.

We will continue to the city of Urubamba to enjoy a buffet lunch with local gastronomy. In the afternoon, we will explore the monumental Fortress and Citadel of Ollantaytambo, a masterpiece of Inca urbanism that served as a strategic military, religious and agricultural center. At the end of the afternoon, we will go to the Ollantaytambo railway station to board the train to the town of Aguas Calientes. Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Machu Picchu Pueblo.

In the morning, our official guide will accompany us to the station to board the tourist ascent bus, ascending 400 meters along a winding mountain road for 20 minutes until entering the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu, the "Lost City of the Incas".

We will carry out a meticulous guided tour of more than two hours touring the Main Square, the royal sectors, the Intihuatana or Solar Clock, the Temple of the Three Windows and the sacred precincts. At the end of the tour, we will descend by bus to the town of Aguas Calientes for free lunch on the passengers' own. In the afternoon, we will board the return train to the Ollantaytambo or Poroy station, where our staff will be waiting to make the final transfer to your hotel in Cusco. Overnight in Cusco.

Breakfast at the hotel. At the appropriate time, the private transfer to the Alejandro Velasco Astete airport in Cusco will be coordinated to board your flight to Lima, connecting immediately with your international departure flight. End of our services.