Marvelous Classic Circuit: Lima, Paracas, Ica, Nazca, Arequipta, Puno y Cusco

DAY 1: Lima

Flight to Lima.
Welcome, reception and transfer to the select hotel.
Overnight in Lima.

DAY 2: Arequipa - City Tour

Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodation: Hotel in Arequipa.
Places: Arequipa, The Main Square, Selva Alegre residencial area, Yanahuara.
Highest Elevation(Arequipa) – 2,335 meters ASL / 7,660 feet ASL

Free morning.
14:00 At the afternoon, the City Tour starts in the Historic part of the city, which includes: The Main Square, the Selva Alegre residential area, Yanahuara viewer and other more atractions.

Overnight at Arequipa.

DAY 3: Arequipa - Chivay - Colca Canyon First Day

Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodation: Hotel in Chivay.
Places: Arequipa, Yura, National reserve of Salinas and Aguada Blanca, Pampa Cañahuas, Chivay, Baths of "La Calera".
Highest Elevation(Aguada Blanca) – 4,300 meters ASL / 14,107 feet ASL

We leave the city of Arequipa taking the north route towards Yura, in the tour we will visit the National Reserve of Salinas and Aguada Blanca we will observe vicuñas, llamas and alpacas in the wild, in Pampa Cañahuas we will be able to appreciate different types of birds such as flamingos, herons, geese Andean, ducks, eagles of the Andes "Kara-Kara"; then we will arrive at the viewpoint of the volcanoes where we will have a privileged view of snow-capped mountains in Patapampa (4800m.-15,000pies).

Arrival to Chivay capital of the valley and accommodation in the hotel.
In the afternoon as an option we can visit the thermal baths of "La Calera" which are at a temperature of 40º and whose waters have medicinal properties.

Overnight at Colca.

DAY 4: Colca Canyon Second Day - Puno

Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodation: Hotel in Puno.
Places: The Cruz del Condor, Colca Canyon, Chivay, Chilina, Yanque, Puno.
Highest Elevation(Cruz del Condor) – 3,800 meters ASL / 12,467 feet ASL

Very early in the morning we go to the Cruz del Cóndor, viewpoint from where you can appreciate the magnitude of the Colca Canyon and the spectacular flight of the condors; some locals say if you can see a condor flights you will have  good lucky. Upon returning to Chivay, we will visit the Chilina Viewpoint, where we will find the famous Hanging Tombs, the Town of Yanque, its beautiful Church and its characteristic streets built of stone.
13.30 Departure by Tourist bus to Puno, the duration of the trip is about 6 hours.
Arrival in Puno.

Overnight at Puno.

DAY 5: Puno - Titicaca - Uros Islands - Taquile Islands

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
Accommodation: Hotel in Puno.
Places: Puno, Titicaca lake, Uros floating islands, Taquile Islands, Puno.
Highest Elevation(Taquile) – 4,050 meters ASL / 13,287 feet ASL

07:00 After breakfast visit to the Uros Floating Island, where you can appreciate their customs and in particular the construction of the islands and their houses built with totora that is a typical aquatic plant of the island, later the island of Taquile to appreciate their customs, lunch included in the island; return to Puno and transfer to the hotel.

Overnight at Puno.

DAY 6: Puno - Pucara - La Raya - Raqchi - Cusco

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
Accommodation: Hotel in Cusco.
Places: Puno, Pucará, La raya, Raqchi, Andahuaylillas, Sicuani, Cusco.
Highest Elevation(Puno) – 3,827 meters ASL / 12,555 feet ASL

06:00 a.m. Transfer to the bus station for the connection to the Imperial city of Cusco by Tourist bus in excursion service with 4 stops en route to visit the Lithic Museum of the ruins of Pucará, La Raya, Raqchi and the Church in Andahuaylillas; additionally an additional stop will be made in Sicuani for lunch. Arrival in Cusco and transfer to the hotel.

Overnight at Cusco.

DAY 7: Cusco - City tour - Qoricancha - Sacsayhuaman

Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodation: Hotel in Cusco.
Places: Cusco, Main square, Qoricancha, Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puca Pucara, Tambomachay.
Highest Elevation(Sacsayhuaman) – 3,700 meters ASL / 12,139 feet ASL

Rest of the morning free for air conditioning.
14:00 For the City Tour, visiting the tourist attractions such as the Main Square, Koricancha, then visit the four nearby ruins of the city located 15 minutes: Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay, return to the Hotel.

Overnight at Cusco.

DAY 8: Cusco - Sacred Valley Tour

Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodation: Hotel in Aguas Calientes.
Places: Cusco, Sacred Valley, Calca, Lamay, Pisaq, Urubamba, Ollantaytambo, Aguas Calientes.
Highest Elevation(Cusco) – 3,399 meters ASL / 11,151 feet ASL

Then We will pick you up in a transport in direction to Sacred Valley.
Full day excursion to the Sacred Valley of the Incas, where you will visit the pampas of Calca, Lamay, the artisanal Handicraft Market of Pisaq, lunch included in one of the tourist restaurants of Urubamba.

At the afternoon we will visit the Fortress of Ollantaytambo, at the end of the visit they separate from the group to walk or take a motorcycle taxi to the Ollanta train station located about 500 meters. approx.
19.00 Pm. They will board the train to Aguas Calientes
20.43 Pm. Arrival and transfer walking to the chosen hotel.

Overnight at Aguas Calientes.

DAY 9: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Cusco

Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodation: Hotel in Cusco.
Places: Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu, Cusco.
Highest Elevation(Cusco) – 3,399 meters ASL / 11,151 feet ASL

After breakfast, transfer walking to the bus station, where you will board a mini-bus to ascend to the ciudadel of Machu Picchu; income and guided tour of the main buildings, you can take pictures and can explore for two hours. At the afternoon, transfer back to Aguas Calientes.

In the afternoon return to Cusco. Arrival reception and transfer to the Hotel.
16:22 approximately train to return to Ollantaytambo.
Transfer from Ollantaytambo to Cusco.

Overnight at Cusco. 

DAY 10: FREE Day Cusco

Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodation: Hotel in Cusco.
Highest Elevation(Cusco) – 3,399 meters ASL / 11,151 feet ASL

Free day. You can visit different places like museums, handicraft artesanal markets in Sol Avenue.

The city has a lot of street with Inca stones . Bring your camera and enjoy your walking.

DAY 11: Cusco - Lima

Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodation: Hotel in Cusco.
Highest Elevation(Cusco) – 3,399 meters ASL / 11,151 feet ASL

Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer hotel - airport.
Flight Cusco – Lima.
Arrival to Lima.

Waiting at the airport for international flight.