Peru INCA 1D Adventure 10D

Duration10 Days
Difficulty 1 star
  • Program Outline
  1. D1: China - Lima

    You will receive assistance during the night at Jorge Chávez International Airport of Lima by an English speaking representative.

    Accommodation : (or similar)

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  2. D2: Lima - Arequipa

    A representative will assist you at the Hotel in order you can take your flight to Arequipa.

    A representative will assist you along the way. Once you land in Arequipa, a transportation service will take you to your hotel. Then, a representative informs you about the attractions and services the city has to offer. During the morning, you will be transferred from your hotel to the Carmen Alto Viewpoint. Here you will start the tour, from where you will have a panoramic view of the city. Continue to the exclusive and traditional neighbourhood of Yanahuara, surrounded by archaeological remains and where one of the flagship churches of the cusqueña mestizo art, built in 1750, is located. From there, you will be transferred to the center of the city to visit the Main Square (undoubtedly one of the most beautiful in the country) the Compañía de Jesús Church (1590), the Cathedral (built in the seventeenth century and rebuilt after several earthquakes) and the Santa Catalina Monastery, built in 1579, which is an authentic cloister.

    Accommodation : (or similar)

    Meal : Breakfast; Lunch

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  3. D3: Arequipa - Puno

    Bus ride to Puno along the landscapes of the highland plateau, which is dotted by sparse Andean villages and herds of llamas and vicuñas. You will be picked up and taken to and from the restaurant at the agreed time.

    Accommodation : (or similar)

    Meal : Breakfast; Lunch (Picnic); Supper

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  4. D4: Puno - Floating Islands - Taquile Island - Puno

    Motor-boat excursion on Lake Titicaca to visit the most interesting and unique floating islands of the Uros.The Uros are an ancient culture that inhabits a series of artificial islands built on the basis of reeds growing in the lake itself. These are constructed by weaving reed in the areas where it grows thicker and thus forming a natural layer. Over it they also build their houses. Then visit Taquile Island, which is inhabited by quechua speaking natives who have over the generations developed both an efficient and original social system and a fine handweaving technique. Enjoy lunch and before returning to Puno, proceed to Llachon to see how the natives sow and harvest their products.

    Accommodation : (or similar)

    Meal : Breakfast; Lunch

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  5. D5: Puno - Cusco

    A transportation service will pick you up from your hotel at the established time and you will be transferred to Train station, where you will be assisted by a representative.

    Titicaca train Puno to Cusco.

    A transportation service will wait for your arrival at the train station and will transfer you to the hotel.

    Accommodation : (or similar)

    Meal : Breakfast; Lunch; Supper

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  6. D6: Cusco - Inca Trail - Machu Pichu - Aguas Calientes

    We pick you up early in the morning from your hotel and drive you to the train station to board the train that will take us to km. 104 (the starting point of the hike). After crossing the suspension bridge over the Urubamba River we visit the archaeological site of Chachabamba (2,150m / 7,052ft). From here, we will hike upwards for about 8km (approximately 4 hours) and get to the magnificent archaeological site of Wiñayhuayna (2,700m), an impressive complex made up of an agricultural center with numerous terraces, a religious sector as well as an urban sector. On the way we will appreciate the vegetation of the forest. After having the box lunch we will continue for about one hour further onto 'Inti Punku' (The 'Sun gate') at 2,730m (8,792ft), from where you will have your first dramatic and impressive view of Machu Picchu (2,430m / 7,972ft). As we are going down, we will take a side path off the trail to take a bus that transports us to Aguas Calientes where you will check into your accommodation.

    Accommodation : (or similar)

    Meal : Breakfast; Lunch; Supper

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  7. D7: Aguas Calientes - Machu Pichu - Cusco

    After an early breakfast we will take the bus back up to Machu Picchu. A walking tour is given by a guide through the different sectors of this great Inca legacy, considered Cultural Heritage. In the afternoon, we will take a bus to Aguas Calientes for lunch and then board the train back to Cusco. Level: Moderate Maximum altitude: Inti Punku 9005 feet | 2745 600 m a.s.l. Walking distance: 11 km - 6,83 miles Enjoy a delicious lunch at Cafe Inkaterra.

    Accommodation : (or similar)

    Meal : Breakfast; Lunch

    Altitude Gains & Losses : +600/-600 meters

    Highest Altitude : 2745 meters

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  8. D8: Cusco - Vinicunca - Cusco

    Pick up from the hotel at 5:00 am to leave towards of Quesoyuni. Visit Japura on the way, a small Andean community and have breakfast there. Hike towards Kairawiri, starting point of the trek to the impressive 7-Colour Mountain. Enjoy the natural spectacle that you have in front as well as the mposing mountains that also fill the landscape with colour. After the visit of between 30 and 45 minutes head down to Kairawiri to have a box lunch. Return by bus to Cusco and transfer to the hotel.

    Accommodation : (or similar)

    Meal : Breakfast; Lunch (Picnic)

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  9. D9: Cusco

    Enjoy a guided tour of this charming city, which was the capital of the Inca Empire. The tour starts with a visit to Santo Domingo Convent, a large Renaissance-baroque complex, which was built over the Inca Coricancha temple. It was one of the most important temples dedicated to worshipping of the sun, and its foundations are still prominent at the base of the convent. Ancient chronicles say the temple was covered in gold leaf and filled with golden representations of nature. Then, visit the Cathedral, the most imposing monument of the Main Square. Head to the hills above Cusco to visit the remains of the fortress of Sacsayhuaman, whose imposing ramparts offer a stunning panoramic view of Cusco, and the ruins of the temple and amphitheatre of Qenqo, where it is believed the Incas practised agricultural rituals. Admire Qenqo and then finally visit Puka Pukara (Red fortress in Quechua) an Inca military complex located on a prominent hill. Its dwellings squares, bathrooms, aqueducts, walls, and towers can still be appreciated. Afterwards, return to your hotel

    Accommodation : (or similar)

    Meal : Breakfast

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  10. D10: Cusco - Lima; Departure or Extension Program

    Enjoy a pleasant transfer from the selected hotel to the airport. A representative will assist you along the way in Cusco.

    Accommodation : Own arrangement

    Meal : Breakfast

Route Type Adventure

Route CodePEADV1

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