
Lima - Machu Picchu - Colca Canyon
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Departure:
Everyday
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Destination:
Arequipa
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Type tour
Group tour
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Duration:
08D / 07N
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Group Size:
2 - 12 pax.
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Level:
Moderate
Description:
Tour Lima - Cusco - Machu Picchu - Colca Canyon in 8 Days: Exploring historical center of Lima & Miraflores, Travel through Cusco and Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu inca citadel, Colca Valley, The Colca Canyon in Arequipa.
Brief Itinerary
- Day 1 LIMA Arrival in Lima, private transfer to your hotel, overnight in Lima
- Day 2: LIMA Lima city tour, overnight in Lima
- Day 3: AGUAS CALIENTES Flight to Cusco, Trip through the Sacred Valley, train journey & overnight in Machu Picchu town
- Day 4: MACHU PICCHU & WAYNA PICCHU Machu Picchu guided visit, WAYNA PICCHU hike( no guide), overnight in Cusco
- Day 5: COLCA VALLEY Double decker bus trip to Chivay from Cusco, overnight in Chivay
- Day 6: COLCA CANYON Guided visit to Colca Canyon, Condor Cross, overnight in Arequipa
- Day 7: AREQUIPA Arequipa city tour, overnight in Lima
- Day 8: INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT At suggested time, International flight back home.
Detailed Itinerary
- No meals.
On time, transfer to your hotel, rest of the day to your leisure.
- Meals: breakfast
Arriving to Cusco Airport pick up, transfer to Ollantaytambo for your train journey to Aguas Calientes
To The Lost City of The Incas Machu Picchu: The trip by train to the town of Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu) is one of the most spectacular trips that exist in South America. Undoubtedly the geography is captivating its flora and fauna of the eyebrow of the jungle emerges between the mountains.
Machu Picchu lay hidden from the world for such a long time because its location is fairly remote and inaccessible. Machu Picchu is located high up on a mountainside. The nearest town is Aguas Calientes which is located down in the valley beside the Vilcanota River. Aguas Calientes is only a couple of kilometres away from Machu Picchu as the crow flies but it takes a bus about 20 minutes to climb the narrow, steep zigzagging dirt track that connects the two. During the train journey you will have the chance to enjoy event seat: Plush seats with tables in the front, landscape: ample windows to admire the stunning countryside, audiotrack: relaxing background music, local drink: Irresistible selection of hot and cold drinks prepared using fresh local fruits and herbs, overnight in Aguas Calientes
- Meals: breakfast
-achu Picchu Every morning before sunrise, the high priest with a small group would walk to Machu Picchu to signal the coming of the new day. The Temple of the Moon , one of the three major temples in the Machu Picchu area, is nestled on the side of the mountain and is situated at an elevation lower than Machu Picchu. Adjacent to the Temple of the Moon is the Great Cavern, another sacred temple with fine masonry. The other major local temples in Machu Picchu are the Temple of the Condor, Temple of Three Windows, Principal Temple,"Unfinished Temple", and the Temple of the Sun, also called the Torreon. Then we'll participate in a guided tour of the Citadel, visiting the Main Plaza, the Circular Tower, The Sacred Sun Dial the Royal Quarters, the Temple of the Three Windows and various burial grounds.
-he Sun Gates of Machu Picchu boast a picture - perfect vantage point overlooking Peru'smost famous ruins. Tourists flock to this outcrop high in the Andes Mountains to enjoy the same view featured on virtually every postcard depicting the Machu Picchu citadel. Also known as Inti Punku, the Sun Gates consist of two stones perched at a narrow passage in the crevice of the mountain just above Machu Picchu. The sun shines brilliantly through this portal each day when it rises - hence the name.
-eturn to Cusco city in a train journey: at 14.30 p.m or 19.00 p.m train back to Cuzco, upon arrival transfer to your selected hotel for overnight in Cusco.
- Meals: breakfast
The journey continue towards the Village of Yauri where we will have an stop for lunch.
We will have the opportunity to pass near the Condoroma dam, at this point we will find 4737 masl, an hour later we will make a stop at the impressive Callalli Castles (rock formations that they look like medieval castles formed by the erosion of water and wind), we will finally pass through the towns of Sibayo and Tuti, arriving at our Chivay destination between 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm, overnight in Chivay village.
Note: Bus Trip departs on Tuesday - Thursday & Saturday
- Meals: breakfast, lunch.
- Meals: breakfast, lunch.
To Lima city: At suggested time, transfer to the airport of Arequipa for your flight to Lima city. Upon arrival airport pick up and transfer to your hotel selected, overnight in Lima.
- Meals: breakfast
- Meals: breakfast
Price Included
- 7 hotel night with breakfast
- Daily tours & activities in small groups
- All entrances fees to the attractions to visit
- Lima city tour & attractions
- Machu Picchu guided tour
- WAYNA PICCHU hiking ( no guide)
- Bus ticket Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes
- Train ticket Machu Picchu to Cusco via Ollantaytambo
- Arequipa city tour & attractions
- Colca canyon guided visit
- Double decker bus "tour ticket" from Cusco - Chivay (Colca Valley)
- All hotel pick up & drop off to/from airport, bus terminal, train station
- Flight ticket Lima to Cusco
- Flight ticket Arequipa to Lima
- 24/7 assistance
- Guaranteed professional service
Price not Included
- Tips, or other costs not mentioned above.
- Other lunches and dinners can be included if requested.
- Hotels and trains can be upgraded if requested.
- We can include tickets for Huayna Picchu Mountain if requested when making the reservation.
- Make sure you bring a backpack and walking or hiking shoes or boots for the trail
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Visit in Peru ?
The policies on face masks and attendee health are:
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
What is the policy on sanitization during Visit in Peru ?
The policies on sanitization are:
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
What is the social distancing policy during Visit in Peru ?
The policy on social distancing is:
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Visit in Peru ?
The policies on staff health & safety are:
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
What is the maximum group size during Visit in Peru ?
This activity will have a maximum of 13 travelers.
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