The Peru of the Andes

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 · LimaArrival in Lima

   

   You'll be met at Lima airport by a representative who introduces you to the city and your guide during the drive to your hotel. The afternoon is free to settle in.

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   Day 2 · LimaLima city tour

   A guided tour of Lima's main avenues and colonial heart starts at Plaza de Armas, where you'll see the Palacio de Gobierno, Cathedral, and Municipalidad. You'll also visit La Casa Aliaga, the oldest continuously inhabited private residence in the Southern Hemisphere.

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   Day 3 · LimaFlight Lima – Arequipa and city tour

   

   You'll fly to Arequipa and tour the Convento de Santa Catalina, a sprawling convent housing one of the Americas' largest collections of colonial art, then visit the Iglesia de la Compañía de Jesús.

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   Day 4 · ArequipaFrom Arequipa to Colca Valley

   An early departure takes you across snow-capped volcanoes and high plains toward Colca Valley, stopping at Aguada Blanca National Reserve to see llamas and vicuña, then the Mirador de los Andes at 16,100 feet for views of volcanoes like Hualca Hualca and Sabancaya.

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   Day 5 · Canon del ColcaRoad trip from Colca Valley to Puno

   

   You'll head to the Mirador de la Cruz del Cóndor, the world's best spot to watch Andean condors soar above one of Earth's deepest canyons. After lunch, you continue toward Puno.

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   Day 6 · PunoUros & Taquile Island excursion

   You'll cross Lake Titicaca, the world's highest navigable lake, first to the Uros floating islands made entirely of totora reeds, where you'll meet the inhabitants, then to the island of Taquile to experience traditional Quechua life.

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   Day 7 · PunoRoad trip from Puno to Cusco

   A comfortable bus takes you from Puno to Cusco through stunning Andean scenery, stopping at Pucará (home of the Toritos figurines), La Raya Pass at 14,222 feet, Racchi (an important Inca construction), and the town of Andahuaylillas with its unique church.

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   Day 8 · CuscoCusco city tour

   Your Cusco tour starts at Cerro Pukamoqo overlooking the city and the Cristo Blanco statue, then moves to the massive stonework of Fortaleza de Sacsayhuamán, before visiting the Mercado de San Pedro in the city centre.

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   Day 9 · CuscoFrom Cusco to the Sacred Valley

   You'll explore the Sacred Valley, visiting Pisac with its artisan markets selling fine jewellery, ceramics and textiles, then Ollantaytambo, a preserved Incan town with its fortress ruins and royal way station complex.

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    Day 10 · Aguas CalientesMachu Picchu citadel excursion

    

    A bus takes you to Machu Picchu, the 15th-century citadel rediscovered by Hiram Bingham and named one of the Seven Wonders of the World. You'll explore the site with your guide, then lunch at a local restaurant before heading to Aguas Calientes train station.

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    Day 11 · CuscoCusco - Lima – International Flight

    You'll fly from Cusco to Lima, then transfer to your international flight. Airport assistance and private transport are included, along with breakfast.

What's included

Your package price covers your accommodation, some meals, all in-trip transport and a trip leader.

• Accommodation: Included
• Meals: Some meals included
• Transport: All included
• Guide: Trip leader included
• Flights: Included
• Insurance: Included

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