Marvelous Classic Circuit: Lima, Paracas, Ica, Nazca, Arequipa, Puno, and Cusco

15 days / 14 nights
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Duration15 Day / 14 Nights
Group Size2/10
Activity LevelModerate / Challenging

Visit Lima, Paracas, Ica, Nazca, Arequipa, Colca Canyon, Puno, Uros and Taquile Floating Islands, Cusco, and the Sacred Valley of the Incas and Machu Picchu, only 15 days.

Itinerary

Day 1 | Circuit

Lima

Lima

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

Overnight in Lima.

Day 2 | Circuit

Arequipa - City Tour

Arequipa - City Tour

Free morning.
14:00 In the afternoon, the city tour starts in the historic part of the city, which includes the main square, the Selva Alegre residential area, the Yanahuara viewer, and other attractions.

  • 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
Day 3 | Circuit

Arequipa - Chivay - Colca Canyon First Day

Arequipa - Chivay - Colca Canyon First Day

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, and 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 (4800 m. - 15,000 ft.).

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.

  • 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
Day 4 | Circuit

Colca Canyon Second Day - Puno

Colca Canyon Second Day - Puno

Very early in the morning we go to the Cruz del Cóndor, a 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 fly, you will have good luck. 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.

  • 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
Day 5 | Circuit

Puno - Titicaca - Uros Islands - Taquile Islands

Puno - Titicaca - Uros Islands - Taquile Islands

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

Overnight at Puno.

  • 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
Day 6 | Circuit

Puno - Pucara - La Raya - Raqchi - Cusco

Puno - Pucara - La Raya - Raqchi - Cusco

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.

  • 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
Day 7 | Circuit

Cusco - City tour - Qoricancha - Sacsayhuaman

Cusco - City tour - Qoricancha - Sacsayhuaman

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

Overnight at Cusco.

  • 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
Day 8 | Circuit

Cusco - Sacred Valley Tour

Cusco - Sacred Valley Tour

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

In 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 away.
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.

  • 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
Day 9 | Circuit

Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Cusco

Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Cusco

After breakfast, transfer walking to the bus station, where you will board a minibus to ascend to the citadel of Machu Picchu; income and guided tour of the main buildings, you can take pictures and can explore for two hours. In 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. 

  • Meals: Breakfast.
  • Accommodation: Hotel in Cusco.
  • Places: Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu, Cusco
  • Highest Elevation(Cusco) – 3,399 meters ASL / 11,151 feet ASL
Day 10 | Circuit

FREE Day Cusco

FREE Day Cusco

Free day. You can visit different places like museums and handicraft artisanal markets on Sol Avenue.

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

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

Cusco - Lima

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

Waiting at the airport for an international flight.

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

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