11/10 Lima, Cusco, Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca, Colca Canyon, Arequipa (Small Group Tours)

About this trip

Exactly what you do each day, where you sleep, and how it flows — written by us, from the real itinerary.

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   Day 1 · LimaArrive in Lima

   

   Arrive in Lima. You'll meet local guides and fellow travellers on each day's activity rather than a fixed group, with all transfers and accommodation pre-arranged. Get settled into your hotel.

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   Day 2 · LimaLima City Tour

   Meet your guide at 2PM for a private city tour. Visit Plaza Mayor and San Francisco Convent, exploring its cloisters, churches, library and catacombs—watch your head in the low-ceilinged passages. See frescoes, sculptures and the tomb of Francisco Pizarro. Return to hotel.

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   Day 3 · LimaLima - Cusco flight. City Tour

   

   Fly southeast over the Andes to Cusco (one hour). Settle at your hotel and drink complimentary coca tea to adjust to the 3,300-metre elevation. At 2PM, tour Sacsayhuamán's monolithic stone walls, Q'enqo cave structure, Pucapucara fortress and Tambomachay.

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   Day 4 · CuscoSacred Valley Tour, Cusco

   Full-day Sacred Valley tour northeast from Cusco. Drive to Pisaq, stopping at scenic overlooks to photograph the dramatic landscape. Visit the indigenous craft market and glimpse the fortress high above the town, then continue west through picturesque villages.

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   Day 5 · CuscoMachu Picchu Tour

   

   Very early start to Poroy or Ollantaytambo train station for your journey to Aguas Calientes. Bus up to Machu Picchu, the remarkable archaeological site nestled on a flattened mountain. Explore the Sacred District, Popular District and District of Royalty with your guide, including the Temple of the Sun.

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   Day 6 · CuscoCusco – Puno

   Ten-hour guided bus journey to Puno. Stop at Andahuaylillas, a cathedral with frescoes covering nearly every wall (photography prohibited), then Raqchi's temple ruins with cottages, warehouses and the remains of the largest Incan church, featuring impressive stonework.

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   Day 7 · PunoTiticaca lake, Uros, Taquile motor yacht group tour (Full Day)

   

   Motor yacht group tour of Lake Titicaca's Uros floating islands. Meet residents preserving their traditions and see how they build islands and craft from reeds; optional reed boat rides available. Continue to steep Taquile island, inhabited by native Quechuas, to browse handmade crafts.

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   Day 8 · PunoTransfer Puno – Colca Canyon

   

   Tourist bus towards Colca Canyon, four hours from Puno to Chivay. Colca Canyon is twice as deep as the Grand Canyon but lacks steep walls. Overnight in Chivay.

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   Day 9 · ChivayColca Canyon - Cross of the Condors - Arequipa

   Visit the Cross of the Condor viewpoint near Condor Cabana to watch condors in flight. Continue to Arequipa, the White City, built from white sillar volcanic stone. Check into your hotel.

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    Day 10 · ArequipaArequipa Walking City Tour

    Walking tour of Arequipa's white sillar buildings in its pleasant, sunny climate. Visit Santa Catalina Convent and museum to see Juanita Mummy, one of South America's oldest preserved mummies. Observe El Misti, the snow-covered inactive volcano at the city's base.

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    Day 11 · ArequipaArequipa – Lima

    Transfer to Arequipa airport for your 1.5-hour flight back to Lima and your international connection home.

What's included

• Guide: Group Tours Professionally educated English / Spanish speaking bilingual guide in Lima Professionally educated English / Spanish speaking bilingual guide in Cusco & Sacred Valley Professionally educated English / Spanish speaking bilingual guide in Aguas Calientes
• Meals: Fine breakfasts Included in all hotels daily Andean buffet lunch included on Sacred Valley Tour
• Activities: Summary of What is Included: All hotel, train, tour, port and airport in-out transfers All guided tours w/ professional bi-lingual English speaking guides All accommodations in tourist quality hotels centrally located Lima City Tour Cusco Turistico Boleto Roundtrip bus tickets Aguas Calientes-Machu Picchu-Aguas Calientes Roundtrip train tickets to Aguas Calientes Tour of Machu Picchu and admission Cusco City Tour (Koricancha, Sacsayhuaman, Q'Enqo, Pucapucara & Tambomachay) and admissions Sacred Valley Tour (Ollanta, Chincheros, lunch & Ollantaytambo) and admissions Group motor yacht tour Lake Titicaca Tourist bus Cusco - Puno - Colca Canyon - Arequipa Personal assistance everyday via Whatsapp 24/7
• Optional: Cooking Classes ATV Riding Horseback riding Huayna Picchu hike (pending availability) Massage Hot Springs in Aguas Calientes Perurail Titicaca Luxury Train Cusco-Puno (10 hrs) +US$250 more per person
• Insurance: Medical and travel insurance not included
• Transport: Airport and train station transfers in safe, modern vehicles Roundtrip train/van to Machu Picchu Roundtrip bus Aguas Calientes-Machu Picchu-Aguas Calientes Tourist bus Cusco - Puno - Colca Canyon -Arequipa
• Accommodation: Centrally located 3* and 4* hotels in Peru with fine breakfasts included in all hotels.,

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