Wonderful Luxury Circuit: Lima, Cusco and Puno in 10 days

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Duration10 Day / 9 Nights
Group Size2/10
Activity LevelModerate / Challenging

The best way to get to know Peru is with a suite and deluxe adventure program of maximum expressions and adventures in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, which knows the fortress and constructions of the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, which you will undoubtedly know completely from beginning to end of the existence of this millennial culture. Your best choice if you want to visit Peru in a week, visiting and enjoying the beauty, comfort, and luxury.

This tour includes a night visit to the city of Lima in comfortable transport that will take you to the Miraflores Park Hotel, one of the most impressive 5-star hotels in Lima, which offers an incredible view of the Pacific Ocean. In Cusco they will have a private city tour, also visiting the 4 ruins located around Cusco, and a 2-day visit to Machu Picchu with an overnight stay at the Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge, the only hotel located on the top of the mountain located next to Machu Picchu. In the same way, they will travel on the most luxurious train of all, the Hiram Bingham. The Hiram Bingham service cars with their distinctive blue and gold colors are warm and inviting, with elegant interior upholstery.

Itinerary

Day 1 | Circuit

Lima

Lima

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

Day 2 | Circuit

Lima - Arequipa

Lima - Arequipa

Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to the airport to take the flight to Arequipa.
Upon arrival in Arequipa we will be received and transferred to the hotel. We have, as an option, the rest of the day to enjoy the beautiful streets, the fantastic Plaza de Armas, and the museums of the White City of Arequipa. It is possible to take the Excursion de la Campiña Arequipeña described below.

Optional and additional excursion to the Arequipeña countryside tour In the afternoon at 02:00 pm we will be picked up from our hotel to start the excursion to La Campiña Arequipeña. This interesting tour includes a visit to the most beautiful architectural monuments and viewpoints that surround the white city. We will drive our mobility to the outskirts of the city, where we will first visit the beautiful Mirador de Sachaca, which will offer us a beautiful natural panorama of Arequipa and its volcanoes.

Then we will drive our vehicle to the Founder's Mansion, a beautiful construction from the colonial era where the founder of the city of Arequipa, García Manuel de Carvajal, lived in the 15th century. Finally we will travel through a spectacular Andean landscape, and we will reach the Molino de Sabandia, an impressive construction based on volcanic rock known as sillar, where you can see an old stone mill that was built in the year 1785. Our excursion concludes at 06:00 pm in the city center.
Overnight in Arequipa.

Day 3 | Circuit

Arequipa: 1st Day Colca Canyon Tour

Arequipa: 1st Day Colca Canyon Tour

Breakfast at the hotel. 06:00 am. approx. After having breakfast, we will head towards the Mirador de la Cruz del Cóndor, where you can see the majestic flight of the condors and the depth of the canyon. On the way we will make a stop in the town of YANQUE to observe its colonial church, Wititi dances, as well as the typical costume of the area.
On the way back to Chivay we will visit the towns of PINCHOLLO, MACA, and ACHOMA, in which the guide will explain their different customs in the area as well as the Lito models, colonial churches, and terraces. 11:30 am approx. Arrival to Chivay. 11:45 am approx. lunch 01:30 pm approx. We will board the bus to Puno. The bus makes stops en route, and we can appreciate a little more of the fauna and flora on the way to Lake Titicaca. We will be assisted and transferred to the hotel upon arrival in Puno.
Overnight in Puno.

Day 4 | Circuit

Arequipa: 2nd Day Colca Canyon Tour

Arequipa: 2nd Day Colca Canyon Tour

Breakfast at the hotel.
06:00 am. approx. After having breakfast, we will head towards the Mirador de la Cruz del Cóndor, where you can see the majestic flight of the condors and the depth of the canyon. On the way we will make a stop in the town of YANQUE to observe its colonial church, Wititi dances, as well as the typical costume of the area.

On the way back to Chivay we will visit the towns of PINCHOLLO, MACA, and ACHOMA, in which the guide will explain their different customs in the area as well as the Lito models, colonial churches, and terraces. 11:30 am approx. Arrival to Chivay. 11:45 am approx. lunch 01:30 pm approx. We will board the bus to Puno. The bus makes stops en route, and we can appreciate a little more of the fauna and flora on the way to Lake Titicaca. We will be assisted and transferred to the hotel upon arrival in Puno.

Overnight in Puno.

Day 5 | Circuit

Puno/ Titicaca / Uros & Taquile Islands

Puno/ Titicaca / Uros & Taquile Islands

Breakfast at the hotel.
At 7:00 am we will be picked up from the hotel and transferred to the port of Lake Titicaca, where our local guide will be waiting with the boat to start our adventure on Lake Titicaca. Once we have left, our guide will explain important points of this great lake, and a few minutes later we will arrive at the famous floating islands of Los Uros. Here we will stop at one of the islands, visit its inhabitants, and learn about the customs of these communities that live for years in the highlands. Later we will return to the boat and continue our trip towards Taquile Island. The boat trip lasts approximately 3 hours.
Taquile is a huge island that is characterized by its beautiful fabrics. Here visitors will be able to observe how the people of the island make ponchos, belts, gloves, and other typical high Andean garments, all made by hand. In order to get to the top of the island, we will have to walk along a beautiful, slightly inclined path that offers spectacular views of the lake. Here we advise you to walk slowly and take it easy, since you are walking over 3800 meters high. After approximately 45 minutes we will arrive at the center of Taquile, where we can rest and visit a small site museum, which shows through photos important aspects of the life of the people of Taquile.
Our group will have lunch in a typical restaurant around the plaza. After lunch, visitors will have free time to visit the weaving workshops and take photos with the islanders. Later we will descend towards the pier, and we will start our return trip to Puno, arriving in the city at approximately 05:00 pm. We will spend one night at the hotel in Puno.
Overnight in Puno.

Day 6 | Circuit

Puno - Cusco - Route of the Sun

Puno - Cusco - Route of the Sun

Breakfast at the hotel.
06:15 am: pick up from the hotel and transfer to the bus station in the Puno bus terminal.
During our tour, which lasts approximately 10 hours, we will have 4 excursions and guided visits to the tourist attractions of the southern corridor of the altiplano, visiting the temple of Andahuaylillas, or Sistine Chapel of America; the Inka temple of Raqchi; the passage of the Raya at 4335 masl; and the Inka Aymara museum in Pukara. Each visit lasts 20 to 40 minutes, where the passenger can ask questions, take photos, and explore the attraction at their own discretion, making this experience an unforgettable activity.
We will be arriving in Cusco at 4:30 p.m., being picked up and transferred to the hotel where we will spend the night.
Overnight in Cusco.

Day 7 | Circuit

City Tour Cusco 4 Ruins Nearby

City Tour Cusco 4 Ruins Nearby

Free morning to acclimatize or make some purchases.
Afternoon Traditional City Tour in Cusco 01:00 pm: Pick up from the hotel; at 13:30 pm, start of our tour of the city, where our professional guide will provide us with detailed information of all the tourist attractions we will visit and will be attentive to any questions and/or needs that each of our visitors requires.
The places we have to visit are. The main temple of the Sun, also known as the "Qorikancha," and "Sacsayhuaman," known as the head of the Puma in reference to the fact that the City of Cusco had the shape of a Puma in Inca times and the head of this cougar was exactly Sacsayhuaman, immediately We visit Qenqo, a temple in honor of the mother earth, or Pachamama; we continue through Pucapucara, or the entrance control center, to the Sacred City of Cusco; later we visit Tambomachay, the Inca resting place and, at the same time, temple to the natural element of water.
Overnight in Cusco.

Day 8 | Circuit

Sacred Valley Tour and Train to Aguas Calientes Town

Sacred Valley Tour and Train to Aguas Calientes Town

8:00 am Pick up from your hotel to start our tour of the Sacred Valley of the Inkas; we will be leaving the city to cross the Sacsahuaman archaeological park and arrive at the Taray viewpoint, a wide viewpoint from where you can see the beautiful Inca terraces and the current cultivation lands that surround the sacred river of the Inka, "Willcamayuc." Later we visit the archaeological park of Pisaq; we will also visit the indigenous market of Pisaq, which is very colorful as local people come to sell or purchase products that the population needs.
The Pisaq indigenous market is the best place to shop for handicrafts and souvenirs. After some free time, we will continue our journey towards the town of Urubamba, where we will have time to have lunch in the restaurant with buffet service, where you can taste a little of the wide variety of dishes presented with the best products from the area. Continuing our journey, we arrive at the last living Inca city, Ollantaytambo.
Ollantaytambo reminds us of a mythical love story, a drama that makes love prevail over all obstacles. It is believed that this city was built by General Inca Ollantay in a moment of rebellion against the royal Inca army by preventing its union with the beautiful Princess Cusi Qoyllor, "beautiful star.".
After our free time and according to a determined time, we will be boarding the tourist train heading to the town of Aguas Calientes, also known as Machupicchu town.
Once we arrive in Machu Picchu, we will be picked up from the train station and transferred to the selected hotel.
Optional visit to the town's hot springs.
Overnight in Aguas Calientes

Day 9 | Circuit

Aguas Calientes/ Machu Picchu / Cusco

Aguas Calientes/ Machu Picchu / Cusco

6:30 a.m. Transfer from the hotel to the bus station.
We will board the tourist bus to the Inca city of Machupicchu; along the approximately 30-minute journey, we appreciate the abundant forest of this national reserve. After a while, the start of our guided tour. This 02-hour guided tour will be through the main palaces and attractions of the Inca city and its attractions.
After that you will have free time to enjoy this world wonder at your own discretion and pace.
We recommend visiting the Casa de las Escogidas, the Intiwatana (sundial, which marks the seasons of the year), Kallancas (sheds for warriors), baths, and aqueducts, as well as its large areas with terraces.
Also ascend to the Huayna Picchu mountain, visit the Puerta del Sol and the Inca Bridge, or whatever you see convenient to do at that time.
Even if you were unable to visit the town's hot springs the night before, this day you will have plenty of time to enjoy it.
At the indicated time we will be approaching the railway station to board the train and start our return trip to Ollantaytambo and immediately a tourist bus to Cusco.
The train usually departs at 03:20 pm.
07:00 pm arrival in Cusco.
Transfer to the hotel.
Overnight in Cusco

Day 10 | Circuit

Transfer Cusco - Lima

Breakfast at the hotel.

Private transfer hotel-airport.

Flight Cusco–Lima. (NOT INCLUDED)

Arrival in Lima.

Waiting at the airport for an international flight.

What's Included?

    • Transfer IN/OUT in Lima airport–hotel–airport service.
    • 1-night hotel in Lima with breakfast.
    • Transfer INArequipa airportt–hotellprivateeservicee.
    • 1-night hotel in Arequipa with breakfast.
    • 1-night hotel in Chivay with breakfast.
    • Colca Canyon 2 days / 1 night tour.
    • Entrance fee to the Colca Canyon.
    • 2 lunches and 1 dinner in Chivay.
    • Touristic bus Chivayy–Punoo via 4M.
    • Transfer IN and OUT bus station–hotel–airport service.
    • 2- Nighthotel stay in Puno with breakfast.
    • Titicaca Lake Full Day Tour Private Service.
    • Route of the Sun Tour Puno - Cusco.
    • Transfer IN/OUT in Cuscobus station–hotel–airport service.
    • 3 nights hotel in Cusco with breakfast.
    • 1 night at a hotel in Aguas Calientes with breakfast.
    • Afternoon City Tour with visit and entrance fees to Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Tambomachay, and Pukapukara Private Service.
    • Sacred Valley tour + buffet lunch private service.
    • Transfer from the hotel to the train station and back to the hotel for private service.
    • Touristic train: Ollantaytambo–Machupicchu Town–Ollantaytambo
    • Consettur bus up and down MachupicchuTown–MachupicchuuSanctuary–Machupicchuu Town.
    • Entrance fee to Machu Picchu.
    • Guided tour Machu Picchu Private Service.

What's not Included?

    • International and local light tickets
    • Not mentioned meals

Additional Services

    • Sleeping Bag – $25.00 USD per person per trek (It will be clean and warm)
    • Walking Poles – $12.00 USD per pair per trek (Professional poles that can be extended)
    • Vistadome Train Upgrade “Panoramic Train” – $50.00 USD per person (Return Only)
    • Huayna Picchu Sacred Mountain – $75.00 USD per person (Please request when you book your trek.)
    • Machu Picchu Sacred Mountain—$75.00 USD per person (Please request when you book your trek.)
    • Buffet Lunch Celebration in Sanctuary Lodge on the last day in Machu Picchu. $40.00 USD per person (all fresh drinks are included)

What to Bring?

  • Original Passport
  • Sleeping bag
  • Hiking shoes
  • Rain jacket or poncho
  • Sweater, gloves, and hat
  • T-shirts and shirts
  • Comfortable pants
  • Sun hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Camelback or bottle
  • Water
  • Insect repellent
  • Personal medicines
  • Camera
  • Lighters

PRICES


Important information

Duration 10 Days & 9 Night
Code PERLUX10
Tour Type Archeological Cultural Ecological
Level Service Luxury

 

  •  Great value, reasonable prices, quality experiences.
  •  Mix of public and private transport for the best overall comfort and sighting of the Sacred Valley’s historical and fascinating sites.
  •  All the top highlights included, plus plenty of time to explore on your own.

 

Accommodation Private class Comfortable and varied tourist-class accommodations chosen for their location and atmosphere.

 

Inca Trail and Machu Picchu Availability

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