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  • Flights Not included
  • Hotel Standard category
  • Transportation/Entrance/Guides Included
  • English assistance 24/7 Included
  • HighlightsMachu Picchu, Cusco, Sacred Valley of the Incas, Rainbow Mountains, Lake Titicaca with local families, Arequipa, Colca Canyon, Nasca, Oasis of Huacachina and Paracas
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Simply “the journey” in Peru, the most complete, the most interesting …We will take you to know the most famous places of the “classic” route of the south of the country : Cusco, the ancient Inca capital, Machu Picchu, the lost city, the mythical Sacred Valley of the Incas, we will then go southwards, Puno and the spectacular Lake Titicaca, Arequipa and its colonial architecture, Nasca with its mysterious lines, the oasis of Huacachina with the desert and its very high dunes and finally a bit of sea and unspoiled nature with the Paracas nature reserve and the fantastic Ballestas islands. All accompanied by visits to community and local realities to really get on tiptoe in the spirit of this country, like real travelers…

Itinerary

Day 1Arrival in Lima

International flight. You meet one of our staff members at the airport. Airport pick-up and transfer to hotel.

Day 2Arrival in Cusco

Transfer to Lima airport to take the flight to Cusco. Airport pick-up and transfer to the hotel where we get time to rest so our bodies can adjust to the altitude. Free afternoon, we recommend resting and eating light. Night at the hotel.

Day 3Cusco market, Qoricancha, Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo and Pisac

After breakfast, we walk through the city center with our guide and reach San Pedro market, where we feel the typical Andean flavors, aromas and colors. We get back to the city center to visit Qoricancha or sun temple, the most important temple of the Inca Empire. Then, using private transportation, we visit Sacsayhuaman fortress and Qenqo, a temple dedicated to the snake God who is the creator of life in Andean cosmology. During our walk, we stop in a textile workshop and meet alpacas, lamas and vicuñas. We continue up to Pisac, famous for its colorful handcraft market and its archeological site with great walls, palaces and towers, all made of huge stone blocs. Night in the Sacred Valley.

Day 4Sacred Valley of the Incas

Today, with our tour guide and by private transport, we explore the mythical “Sacred Valley of the Incas” to discover one of the most beautiful and magical places in Peru. We visit Moray, ancient and wonderful biological lab of the Incas; Maras, impressive salt ponds embedded in a beautiful landscape, which have been in operation for over 1000 years; and Ollantaytambo, the only Inca town that is still inhabited today and is an extraordinary model of urban planning. In the afternoon we ride the train to Aguas Calientes to begin our Machu Picchu adventure. Night at the hotel.

Day 5Machu Picchu

At dawn we embark on a dream. We take the bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu and enter the “lost city.” For the more adventurous there is also the possibility to climb to the top of Huayna Picchu or visit the Machu Picchu Mountain or the Huchuy Picchu. In the afternoon we take the train back to Ollantaytambo or Poroy, and then the bus to make our way back to Cusco. Night at the hotel.

Day 7Palccoyo, Alternative Rainbow Mountain

At 6am, we get picked up to start our trip to the alternative Rainbow Mountain of Palccoyo, located approximately 100 km away from Cusco.
After a 4-hour journey by private transport, we reach the starting point of our gentle hike, which goes from 4700m to 4900m.
We walk for about an hour and a half in the surroundings of the rainbow mountain. On our way back, we have lunch in a family restaurant located in Cusipata. Return to Cusco expected around 18.00. Night at the hotel.
Note> if you wish so, you can visit Vinicunca instead of Palccoyo. It is the most famous rainbow mountain. But it is also much more touristy. Besides, the hike to Vinicunca is more strenuous (from 4600 to 5100 m). Between them, we recommend you Palccoyo because it is more “intimate”.

Day 6Free day and Cusco Myths&Legends tour

Free day to walk around the beautiful city of Cusco. Some must-see places we recommend: MAP (Museum of Pre-Columbian Art); San Francisco Convent; and the quaint neighborhood of San Blas. In the evening we go on a cultural and alternative walking tour. Strolling under the stars through the historic city center, we discover a less-known side of Cusco: myths, legends, tales, ghosts and saints. A unique experience to see the real Cusco, Peru’s iconic city. Night at the hotel.

Day 8The Road to Puno

We get picked up at 06:15 from the hotel and begin our journey towards the city of Puno. The comfortable touristic bus (including heating, air conditioning, chemical bathroom, DVD, on board service, and buffet lunch in Sicuani) will make several stops during the journey: Andahuaylillas, Rajchi, and Pukara. Pick-up from the bus station in Puno. Night at the hotel.

Day 9Lake Titicaca- Uros and Amantaní

After breakfast, we head to the port and embark on a boat to Uros floating islands, located north of Puno’s bay. Then we reach Amantani island where we have lunch and spend the afternoon discovering the island. Dinner and night with a local family.

Day 10Taquile Island

After breakfast we go towards Taquile, the biggest island of the Lake Titicaca. We disembark on the northern side and walk till the main part of the island. Lunch in Taquile. We get back to Puno in the afternoon (estimated arrival at 18:00). Night in Puno.

Day 11The Canyon and Thermal Waters

In the morning, between 06:15 and 06:30, we take a bus from Puno to Chivay where we arrive in the afternoon. Chivay is located in the Colca Canyon, the deepest canyon on Earth. There, we can enjoy beautiful landscapes and see the natural habitat of alpacas, llamas, guanacos, vizcachas, etc. Option to bathe in the thermal waters of the valley. Night in Chivay.

Day 12The Condor of the Andes

In the early morning we depart towards “The Cross of the Condor,” a lookout point from where we are able to closely see this spectacular Andean bird in flight. After lunch we begin our trip to Arequipa, stopping at various villages along the valley. Estimated arrival at 18:00. Night at the hotel.

Day 13Arequipa, The White City

Free day in Arequipa, “The White City.” A few spots you cannot miss: Santa Catalina Convent, Museum of mummy Juanita, and the delicious traditional dishes of Arequipa. At night we are picked up from the hotel and taken to the bus station where, on a comfortable touristic bus (that includes heating, air conditioning, chemical bathroom, DVD, on board service) we embark towards Nazca. Note: For those who are not interested in visiting Nazca it is possible to go directly from Arequipa to Huacachina oasis and save one day of travel.

Day 14The Mysterious Nasca Lines

Meeting with one of our staff members on our arrival in Nasca. Transfer to the airport to fly above the Nasca lines. Once the flight is over (duration: 45 minutes), we get transferred to the bus station and take our bus to Ica. Self-managed transfer to the Huacachina oasis. Night at the hotel.

Day 15Oasis in the dunes and relaxing in the pool

Free day to enjoy the hotel swimming pool in the middle of this oasis surrounded by high dunes. Those who wish can do sandboarding on the dunes or explore the desert by buggy to watch sunset. Night at the hotel.

Day 16Ballestas Islands

After breakfast, at 07:30 we depart to the port of Paracas, where we board on a boat that takes us to Ballestas Islands. In this natural environment we observe sea lions, Humboldt penguins, seals and a diverse variety of bird species. To end the excursion we visit the Paracas Museum and walk around the Reserve to admire its splendid landscapes and animals in their natural habitat. In the afternoon we take the bus to Lima. Pick-up from the station and transfer to the hotel.

Day 17Return home and/or City Tour of Lima

Airport transfer. International flight. If your flight departs at night, we recommend you spend the day on our City Tour, where we take you to discover an authentic Lima.

Price

  • 2 people: 2775 USD
  • 3 people: 2425 USD
  • 4/6 people: 2325 USD
  • Price per person, in US dollar.

The Service Includes

  • Transportation
  • All transfers from airport to hotel and vice versa
  • Train service to and from Machu Picchu (PeruRail or Inca Rail in tourist class)
  • Bus service from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu, and back
  • Comfortable tourist bus for the routes: Cusco-Puno, Puno-Chivay, Arequipa-Nasca, Nasca-Ica, Paracas-Lima
  • Accomodation
  • Standard category accommodation - similar to a 3-star category - double or twin rooms with private bathroom
  • A night in Amantani on Lake Titicaca, at the home of a local family (private room with shared bathroom)
  • Tours
  • Private tours: Cusco area, the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain and Paracas National Reserve
  • Group tours: Cusco – Puno tourist bus (max. 50 people), Lake Titicaca (max. 25 people), Colca Canyon (max. 16 people) and Ballestas islands (max. 40 people)
  • Guide
  • Tours and excursions described in the program with an English-speaking tour guide
  • Entrance fees
  • BTC (Cusco touristic ticket) that includes entrance to: Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puka Pukara, Tambomachay, Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Moray, etc.
  • Entrance to Machu Picchu
  • Entrance fee to Uros, Taquile, Colca Canyon, Paracas Museum and National Reserve and Ballestas Island
  • Meals
  • Breakfasts
  • Lunch during the Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain Tour
  • Lunch in Sicuani on the Cusco-Puno route
  • Meals during the Lake Titicaca tour (Amantani and Taquile)
  • Assistance
  • 24/7 trip assistance, with dedicated WhatsApp number

The Service Does Not Include

  • Flights and Transfer
  • International flight
  • Lima - Cusco flight
  • Flight over the Nasca Lines (100/120 USD per person)
  • Pick up on arrival in Ica and transfer to the Oasis of Huacachina (you can hire a safe taxi at the bus station for about 4 USD)
  • Insurance
  • Travel insurance: medical assistance and luggage
  • Meals
  • Breakfast in Nasca
  • Lunches and dinners (except those mentioned in the previous section)
  • Entrance fees
  • Huayna Picchu, Montaña Machu Picchu or Huchuy Picchu (50 USD per person, subject to availability at time of booking)
  • Entrance fee to Qoricancha, Maras, Palccoyo, archeological sites along the Cusco-Puno route (approx. 25 USD per person)
  • Transport tax at Arequipa's bus station (approx. 1 USD per person)
  • Tours
  • Activities in Huacachina
  • Lima City Tour with your own driver on the last day
Trip notes

City to city transfers in comfortable tourist buses: restroom on board, heating, air conditioning, and reclining seats.
If your international flight arrives in Lima in the morning, please note that the room is available from 3 pm. You can then leave your luggage in the hotel luggage storage for free, but you cannot enter the room before the check-in time. In this case we recommend to include a room available from the moment of your arrival, with an extra cost.
PeruEtico does not directly organize the group tours described in the program. We work with selected local and professional agencies.
Qoricancha: it is closed on Sunday; if the city tour of Cusco coincides with this day of the week, you can visit the archaeological site yourself during the free day.
Machu Picchu: travelers are limited to a 20lt/5kg backpack; the rest of your luggage is to be left in custody at the hotel in Cusco or Urubamba.
Palccoyo: we reach 4900 meters above sea level so you will feel the altitude. We recommend you walk slowly. This tour is only for fit people. During the rainy season (from December to March), it is not always possible to visit Palccoyo due to bad weather. If necessary, this tour will be replaced by an excursion to the Huatanay Valley (south of Cusco), including Tipón, Piñipampa Pikillaqta.
Housing in Amantani is very basic. Rooms are cozy and there are enough thick blankets to keep you warm. Bathrooms are located outside the house.
In Arequipa, the hotel checkout time is 11:00. Luggage can be left in the hotel storage. (To keep the room for the rest of the day there is an extra charge of 30 USD per person).
As from the arrival in Peru, the passenger is responsible for any additional costs caused by a variation in the program (net cost plus agency rights).

Responsible tourism

Through the stay and experience in Amantani, and the visit to the Maras salt ponds, you are directly helping and supporting the local families and their projects.
Any of our employees, from guides to local communities, receive a fair salary and remuneration for the work done, above the average in Peru.
Peruetico is committed to reducing the environmental impact and the use of plastic and paper during your travels.

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Giulio & Dalila

Couple Traveller

We have chosen the ‘All Peru’ package for our honeymoon, twenty days in which everything was organized perfectly. The hotels were comfortable and clean, punctual transports, exceptional guides, trained and able to make us immerse in the Peruvian atmosphere. Gianni always ready to solve any problem. An intense and immersive experience that remains in your heart. Thank you very much.

September 14, 2019

Francesca & Claudio

Couple Traveller

Peru Etico has fulfilled the dream of a lifetime by allowing us to visit the land of the Incas. The tour allowed us to see Cusco in all its facets and its mountains, the famous Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca and its colors, the desert and the capital, especially thanks to the preparation and sensitivity of the guides who accompanied us during the various excursions. The tour also had some free time that allowed us to explore the places on our own, go shopping and confront ourselves with this wonderful reality. The proposed accommodation were always complying good standards and in strategic and convenient places to visit the city, not to mention the super abundant breakfasts. Furthermore PeruEtico advised us some restaurants where we could taste the typical cuisine and we enjoyed them so much. What to say, thanks to PeruEtico it was possible to know this land, its smiles and an unforgettable experience!

August 31, 2019

Marco Bonalumi

Couple Traveller

Incredibly beautiful journey, all the 3-star hotels satisfied our needs, the guides who accompanied us on this trip really fabulous to make you discover the real Peru. I highly recommend the experience!

August 26, 2019

Nino & Serena

Couple Traveller

We chose PeruEtico because for our honeymoon we wanted to make a trip that was also a sustainable choice. And it was a really “right” choice for the experience that was given to us. Peru is a splendid and fascinating land and the personalized itinerary allowed us to discover some of its wonders. The organization was truly exceptional and we could always count on someone. Many thanks to Emanuele, Gianni, David and all those who accompanied us on this wonderful journey. Bye guys and see you soon!!!

August 21, 2019

Giorgia & Michele

Couple Traveller

What did we like and not about the trip to Peru?
The most exciting and engaging journey ever made. Everything was perfect, not only for the organization but also for the way PeruEtico’s team and guides made us feel. Highly recommended for those who want and desire to experience strong and immense emotions!

December 7, 2018
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