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Highlight
Inca Trail, Sun Gate, Machu Picchu, Cusco, Sacred Valley of the Incas, Rainbow Mountain, Lake Titicaca with local families, Arequipa and Colca Canyon
If you like to walk surrounded by amazing scenery, this is the trip for you… a fantastic trek is the highlight of this trip: the Inca Trail, Salkantay, or Lares. Off to the discovery of the Andes and Inca culture with only a backpack… without missing the Peruvian treasures of Cusco and the Sacred Valley, Lake Titicaca, Arequipa and the Colca Canyon. All paired with visits to rural communities and local realities to come into contact with this country’s spirit, like true travelers
Date di partenza a vostra scelta
Departure dates of your choice
Fechas de salida a su elección
Itinerario completamente personalizzabile
Fully customizable itinerary
Itinerario completamente personalizable
Cusco può essere prima o ultima tappa
Cusco can be the first or last stop
Cusco puede ser la primera o última parada
Intercontinental flight. Upon arrival in Lima, meeting at the airport with our correspondent and transfer to the hotel. Night at the hotel.
After breakfast, transfer to the airport of Lima in good time for boarding the flight to Cusco. Upon arrival, meeting at the airport with our local representative and transfer to the hotel. The afternoon will be free and dedicated to rest, to allow a gradual adaptation to the altitude. We recommend eating very light. Night at the hotel.
After breakfast, we will visit the San Pedro market accompanied by our guide, to discover Andean flavors, colors, and traditions. Next, we will explore the Inca ruins in the surroundings of Cusco, Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay, to then continue with the visit to Qoricancha, the Temple of the Sun. Free afternoon. In the evening, we will take a guided walk in the historic center of Cusco, discovering its most hidden and fascinating side, among legends, myths, ghosts, and mysterious tales. Night at the hotel.
Today, with our guide and private transport, we will set off to discover the Sacred Valley of the Incas. The first stop will be Chinchero, where we will visit the Temple of the Rainbow. We will continue towards Moray, an extraordinary example of Inca engineering and ancient agricultural laboratory, to then reach Maras, with its spectacular community-managed salt pans, still active today after over a thousand years and immersed in a breathtaking landscape. Finally, we will continue towards Ollantaytambo, the only Inca village still inhabited, an extraordinary example of urban planning. Night at the hotel.
Day of starting the trekking option you selected: Inca Trail, Lares, or Salkantay. The Inca Trail has a daily quota system, accessible to only around 300 tourists per day; for this reason, we strongly advise booking well in advance. Should permits for your desired period already be sold out, we can offer alternatives such as the Lares Trek or the Salkantay Trek, both lasting four days and including the visit to Machu Picchu. Regarding Salkantay, we also offer a five-day variant that allows you to immerse yourself more leisurely in the Andean landscapes before reaching the citadel on the final day.
Trekking.
Trekking.
Guided group tour of Machu Picchu lasting approximately two and a half hours. The more adventurous can independently hike Huayna Picchu, Machu Picchu Mountain, or Huchuy Picchu. In the afternoon, train to Ollantaytambo (or Poroy) and bus transfer with other tourists back to Cusco. Night at the hotel.
Free day to walk around the beautiful city of Cusco. Some must-see places we recommend: Plaza de Armas; MAP (Museum of Pre-Columbian Art); San Francisco Convent; and the quaint neighborhood of San Blas. Night at the hotel.
Departure at dawn for the Rainbow Mountain of Palccoyo (100 km from Cusco), still little visited by mass tourism. With private vehicle and guide, after a 4-hour journey and a stop for breakfast, we will start the walk between 4,700 and 4,900 meters. The route takes about an hour and a half and offers spectacular views of the Rainbow Mountain. We will explore a evocative stone “forest” with a view over the “Red Valley”. Lunch and return to Cusco in the evening. Night at the hotel.
Note: as an alternative to Palccoyo, it is possible to opt for Vinicunca. However, we remind that the route to Vinicunca is more strenuous, reaching up to 5,100 meters and the site is often very crowded. For a more authentic, intimate, and relaxed experience, we suggest Palccoyo.
Today we will travel, accompanied by other tourists, to Puno (about a 10-hour journey). The tourist bus (equipped with heating, air conditioning, chemical toilet, and with a Spanish/English guide) will make a few stops: the 17th-century church of Andahuaylillas, the Temple of Wiracocha in Raqchi, and the Museum of Pukara. Buffet lunch included in Sicuani. Upon arrival in Puno, meeting at the bus station with our local representative and transfer to the hotel. Night at the hotel.
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.
After breakfast we go towards Taquile, the biggest island of the Lake Titicaca. We disembark on the northern side and walk untill the main part of the island. Lunch in Taquile. We get back to Puno in the afternoon. Night in Puno.
At dawn, departure by minibus with other tourists from Puno towards Chivay. Along the route we will admire the landscapes of the plateau and some lakes in the Lagunillas area, rich in Andean fauna such as alpacas, llamas, vicuñas, and birds. We will make a stop at Patapampa, the highest point at 4910 meters, which offers a spectacular view of the surrounding volcanoes. We will then arrive in Chivay, gateway to the Colca Canyon, one of the deepest in the world. In the afternoon, we can relax at the thermal springs of La Calera, immersing ourselves in natural pools with medicinal waters between 35°C and 38°C. Night at the hotel.
Departure at dawn to reach the Cruz del Cóndor viewpoint, from where we will be able to observe up close the majestic flight of the Andean condor. On the way back to Chivay we will stop in the unique villages of Maca and Yanque and at various viewpoints from which we will be able to admire the spectacular terraces of the Colca and the breathtaking landscapes of the valley. We will then continue the journey by minibus and arrive in Arequipa in the afternoon, crossing the Salinas and Aguada Blanca natural reserve. Night at the hotel.
Free day in Arequipa, the “white city.” We recommend not missing: the Santa Catalina Monastery with its evocative narrow streets and colorful courtyards, the Museum of Andean Sanctuaries where the Juanita Mummy is preserved, the lively and colorful San Camilo market, and the delicious typical dishes of the local cuisine. In the evening, transfer to the airport in good time to board the direct flight to Lima. Upon arrival in Lima, meeting at the airport with our local representative and transfer to the hotel. Night at the hotel.
Transfer to the airport. Intercontinental flight.
Note: if the intercontinental flight departs in the evening, it is possible to add a City Tour of Lima to discover the city in its most authentic and special aspects.
Price per person, in US dollar
Transport
All airport/bus station/hotel transfers.
Tourist bus along the Cusco-Puno route.
Round-trip tourist boat on Lake Titicaca.
Minibus trip with other tourists along the Puno-Chivay and Chivay-Arequipa routes.
Accommodations
Accommodation in standard category facilities – comparable to a 3-star hotel – double or twin room with private bathroom.
Camping equipment during the trek (including sleeping pad).
One night on Lake Titicaca in a local family’s home (private room, shared bathrooms).
Tours
Private tours: Cusco City tour, Sacred Valley, Rainbow Mountain.
Group tours: Trekking (max 16 people), Cusco-Puno tourist bus (max 50 people), Lake Titicaca (max 25 people), Colca Canyon (max 16 people).
Guides
Tours and excursions described in the program with English speaking guide.
Entrance Fees
BTC (Cusco Tourist Ticket), which includes entrance fees to: Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puka Pukara, Tambomachay, Pisac, Chinchero, Moray, Ollantaytambo, etc.
Entrance fees to Machu Picchu, Inca Trail (if included in the program), Uros, Taquile, and Colca Canyon.
Meals
Breakfasts.
Full board during the trek.
Lunch and breakfast during the excursion to Rainbow Mountain.
Buffet lunch in Sicuani during the Cusco-Puno journey.
Full board during the two days at Lake Titicaca.
Assistance
On-site assistance during the trip, with a dedicated WhatsApp number, available 24/7.
Flights
Intercontinental flight.
Lima-Cusco and Arequipa-Lima flights.
Insurance
Medical, luggage and cancellation insurance.
Meals
Lunches and dinners (except those explicitly indicated as included in the column above).
Entrance Fees
Entrance fees to be paid on site: Qoricancha, Maras, Rainbow Mountain, archaeological sites along the Cusco-Puno route, La Calera thermal baths (about 40 dollars in total per person).
Extra and optional entrance fee to Machu Picchu: Huayna Picchu (70 dollars per person, subject to availability at the time of booking).
Tours
Activities and entrance fees during free days in Arequipa and Lima.
Various
Sleeping bag during the trek (it can be rented on-site and transportation is always the travelers’ responsibility).
Anything not expressly stated in the section “ the service includes”.
During the high season – from June to September, Easter, the Christmas period and national holidays – prices may be subject to change.
The rooms at Lake Titicaca are very simple and do not have heating. However, they are cosy and warm thanks to the blankets provided. The bathrooms are shared and located outside, very close to the house. Running water is cold.
Through meals and accommodation at Lake Titicaca, you will directly support these projects and local families.
Visiting the salt flats of Maras means supporting a reality that still belongs to the local families and helps keep alive traditions and forms of community work that have endured for centuries.
Every person involved in the trip – guides, drivers, families, collaborators – is fairly compensated, contributing to creating a positive and lasting impact on the local area.
