Itinerary

Day 1 (Mon) - Lima

Upon arrival at the Lima airport, you will be met by our representative, assisted through formalities and transferred to your hotel.

Day 2 (Tue) - Lima / Arequipa

After breakfast, you will visit the Cathedral, created for St. John, the Apostle and houses the tomb of the conqueror of Peru, Francisco Pizarro. Continue to the San Fransisco Convent, distinguished for its Spanish Baroque architecture. Next, visit the modern districts of San Isidro, home to El Olivar - a historical site containing an olive plantation and Miraflores. In the afternoon, transfer to the airport for a short flight to Arequipa. Upon arrival in Arequipa, transfer to your hotel and overnight. (B)

Day 3 (Wed) - Arequipa

After breakfast, enjoy a tour of this beautiful city in southern Peru. Visit the Santa Catalina Monestary, built in 1580 and known for its charming architecture and vibrantly colored walls. You may enjoy an afternoon at leisure to explore the city at your own pace. (B)

Day 4 (Thu) - Arequipa / Colca

After breakfast, drive north to Colca where you will be able to explore the Peruvian lands. En route, you will make stops via Pampa Canahuas, noted for its breathtaking scenery. Upon arrival in Colca, transfer to your hotel and enjoy some time of leisure. (BL)

Day 5 (Fri) - Colca / Puno

In the morning, visit Cruz del Condor to view the awesome panoramic image of the Canyons and wildlife surrounding this vast region. Continue to Puno and overnight at your hotel. (B)

Day 6 (Sat) - Puno

In the morning, visit Lake Titicaca, located on the border or Peru and Bolivia, to embark on a boat headed towards the islands of Taquile, known for its textile art and rich colorful garments. Continue to the floating island of Uros, home to the Uru people long before the time of the Incas. Return to your hotel and overnight. (BL)

Day 7 (Sun) - Puno / Cuzco

In the morning, head northwest towards Cuzco. En route, stop at Raqchi, home of the ancient Incan temple of Wiracocha and the district of Andahuaylillas. Upon arrival at Cuzco, transfer to your hotel. (BL)

Day 8 (Mon) - Cuzco

After breakfast, enjoy some time of leisure in this ancient capital the Incan Kingdom. In the afternoon, visit some Cuzco ruins. Overnight at your hotel. (B)

Day 9 (Tue) - Cuzco / Urubamba / Cuzco

After breakfast, depart towards the Sacred Valley of the Incas, Urumbaba where the Vilcanota River flows. Continue to the Ollantaytambo fortress, once a haven for Manco Inca. Overnight at your hotel. (BL)

Day 10 (Wed) - Cuzco / Machu Picchu

In the morning, embark on a train ride to Machu Picchu, a member of the seven wonders of the world, and one of the world’s most stunning site. Overnight at a hotel in Aguas Caliantes. (B)

Day 11 (Thu) - Machu Picchu / Cuzco

After breakfast, enjoy a morning of leisure. Transfer to the train station for your ride back to Cuzco. Overnight at your hotel. (BL)

Day 12 (Fri) - Cuzco / Lima

In the morning, transfer to the Cuzco airport for a short flight to Lima. Upon arrival in Lima, transfer to your hotel. Enjoy a tour of the Gold Museum, housing many ancient Incan treasures, textiles and weapons (most notably the tumi, ceremonial knives), among others periods. Return to your hotel. (B)

Day 13 (Sat) - En Route

Transfer to the airport for your return flight home. (B)