Best of Southern Peru 11 Days Adventure

If what you are looking for is to know the best of the southern part of Peru, this could be a complete package for you. We have selected the best from each department in the South of the country. Starting with the tours in the great white city of Arequipa and ending in the great Imperial city of Cusco. It will be 11 days of lots of culture, adventure and beautiful landscapes. Throughout this trip, you will be able to appreciate the best of Arequipa, Puno and Cusco, including the great wonder of the modern world, Machu Picchu. Are they two people? Don’t hesitate and book your departure for any date of the year. Keep in mind that you can also make the necessary modifications to the package detailed below.

Duration:
11 days
Dificult:
Moderate
Group size:
from 2 to 8
Altitude:
2430 meters above sea level
Travel style:
Exploring Peru
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Upon arrival in Lima, our staff will be waiting to welcome you and take you to your respective hotel located in Miraflores, one of the best areas of Lima.
Double accommodation in a hotel.

At the indicated time, we will have the transfer to the airport
Flight from Lima to the great white city of Arequipa (Not Included)
We will arrive in Arequipa and we will have a transfer to our hotel located in the center of the city.
14:00 – 14:30 We will pass by our clients’ hotels and then begin our tour, we will go to the districts of Carmen Alto and Yanahuara where we will be able to observe wonderful landscapes of the city of Arequipa, which in turn are surrounded by the Chachani volcanoes. Misti and Picchu Picchu; its beautiful countryside formed by its still preserved pre-Inca terraces and its Chili River. Yanahuara will be the next destination on our tour. In the main square we have the church from 1750, the baroque style façade, but the highlights are the arches that frame beautiful paintings of the city and where texts have been engraved with the inspiration of the Arequipeño.
The Yanahuara neighborhood is also a sample of Colonial Arequipa, it has picturesque narrow streets and mansions made of ashlar; After this visit, we will return to the historic center to visit the Santa Catalina monastery, which is a sample of four centuries of Arequipa architecture, the intrusive cells, the alleys and the cloisters full of colorful flowers. Visitors will be welcomed and lost in the path of time. Next, we will visit the Plaza de Armas, one of the most beautiful in Peru, the Jesuit Church of the Company, which in its beautiful façade announces the so-called mestizo architecture, its cloisters and dome, and as an example of the colonial mansion style, we will visit the Tristan mansion from the well.
Double accommodation in the hotel.

7:30 to 8:00 Our transportation will pass by the different hotels to begin the trip to one of the deepest canyons in the world, taking the Yura highway, bordering the snowy Chachani, we head towards the Cañahuas pampa, which belongs to the National Reserve. of Aguada Blanca and Salinas, habitat of the beautiful South American camelids such as vicuñas. In the Toqra wetlands you can see a great variety of migratory birds, among which are flamingos; you will pass through the crater of an extinct volcano, Chucura; Then enjoy a stop at the volcano viewpoint, which is also the highest area of ​​the road (4,910 meters above sea level). From here you will appreciate a large part of the western mountain range.
13:30 to 14:00 Approximately, Arrival in Chivay, here you will enjoy a delicious lunch.
Installation in the hotel
In the afternoon take advantage of the thermal baths in La Calera whose thermo medicinal waters range between 35º to 38º degrees Celsius in temperature in the pools. At 7:00 p.m. Optional dinner accompanied by a folkloric show. As long as the hotel is located in Chivay.
Double accommodation in the hotel.

Early in the morning you will have breakfast at the hotel and then take the excursion to the Cruz del Condor viewpoint, a strategic observation point of the canyon and the spectacular flight of the Andean condor. On the way back there will be a stop in the towns of Maca and Yanque; that have beautiful colonial churches; as well as at the Antahuilque, Huayrapunko and Peña Blanca viewpoints, from where you will appreciate the beautiful Colca landscape with its impressive terraces.
After lunch you will be transferred to Puno, en route the transport will have stops at lagoons so you can see several lagoons and various migratory birds.
Arrival time in Puno at approximately 7:30 p.m.
Double accommodation in the hotel.

We will pick you up from the hotel at 06:30 hrs after breakfast. Then, we will move to the lake port of Puno and we will depart by motorized boat at 07:00 hrs. After a 45-minute trip we will arrive at the floating islands of the Uros and we will have a 40-50 minute visit to the main islands. The local residents will welcome us with typical dances and we will be able to appreciate the reed houses and the crafts that they themselves make with fine fabrics. In these crafts their customs and various typical animals of the area are represented. Our guide provides extensive information about Lake Titicaca, the legends of the Uros, their uses, customs and folklore. It will also let visitors know that the Uros residents live from fishing, hunting and gathering, as well as tourism and crafts.
Later, we will continue our journey to Taquile Island, arriving at 11:20 hrs. We will take a walk of approximately 30 minutes from the port to the town, visiting Taquile for a period of two hours during which we will be able to observe the magnificent fabrics of the community. . Then we will tour its hills and archaeological sites on foot. Upon arrival we will taste the typical dishes of the area, made with trout and, if desired, a vegetable soup. After a delicious and nutritious lunch, we will depart from Taquile at 02:30 hrs, arriving at the lake port of Puno at 05:00 hrs. Then we will transfer you to your respective hotel.
Double accommodation in the hotel.

Transfer from the hotel to the bus station.
Tourist bus from Puno to Cusco with visits along the route. The stops are made at the archaeological museum of Pucara, in Sicuani, to enjoy a delicious lunch, we will continue to visit the archaeological site of Racchi and finally the temple of Andahuaylillas (The Sistine Chapel of America).
Arrival in Cusco and transfer to the hotel
Double accommodation in the hotel.

Free morning
In the afternoon we will visit the city, we start the visit with the temple of the Sun called Qorikancha, and 4 archaeological sites near Cusco, such as: Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Tambomachay and Puca Pucara.
Double accommodation in the hotel.

Tour to the Sacred Valley. We will visit the archaeological site of Pisac, we will continue with a buffet lunch in Urubamba and our last stop will be the archaeological site of Ollantaytambo
In the afternoon transfer to the train station, train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes.
Double accommodation in the hotel.

Early in the morning we will board one of the first buses that goes to Machu Picchu. We will have a guided tour of approximately 2 hours and then we will be able to return to Aguas Calientes to have lunch and take the train back to Ollantaytambo. Arrival in Ollantaytambo and transfer to the hotel in Cusco.
Double accommodation in the hotel.

At approximately 4:00 – 4:30 the transportation will pass by your hotels located in the central area of ​​Cusco. From here we’ll travel south for approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes to the restaurant where we will enjoy a delicious breakfast. Then we will continue for approximately one more hour to the starting point of the hike. Before this walk, our guide will provide you with walking sticks and give you the necessary information for the long-awaited tour. The walk is approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes to the Montaña de Colores. It is advisable to be at least two days before in the city of Cusco, this for proper acclimatization since the walk is not that complicated but the altitude makes it a challenge to get there.
After the visit we will return along the same route to where our transportation is located, then we will return to the same restaurant to enjoy a pleasant buffet lunch. A moment of relaxation and we will take our return transportation to Cusco. The vehicle will leave you in a place near the parade ground.
Double accommodation in the hotel of your choice.

Move from the hotel to airport
End of our services!!!

INCLUDES

  • All transfers mentioned
  • Double accommodations in 3-star hotels with breakfast.
  • Visit to the city of Arequipa in shared service with guide, transportation and income.
  • Visit to the Colca Canyon in shared service with guide, transportation, income and 1 lunch.
  • Transfer from Chivay to Puno in shared service.
  • Uros and Taquile Tour in shared service with transportation, guide, income and lunch.
  • Visit to the city of Cusco in shared service with transportation, guide and income.
  • Visit to the Sacred Valley in shared service with guide, transportation, income and lunch.
  • Expedition class train: Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo
  • Tour to Machu Picchu in shared service with income and guide.
  • Bus ticket: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes.
  • Tour to the Mountain of Colors in shared service with guide, transportation, income, breakfast and lunch.

NOT INCLUDED IN THE TOUR

  • Things not mentioned in INCLUDES
  • Domestic Flights (We can quote you)
  • Tuition fees
  • Extras

Group Tour

A group tour means that it is open for other hikers to join.

Private Tour

2 Travelers: $ 0 per person
3 Travelers: $ 0 per person
4 Travelers: $ 0 per person
5 Travelers: $ 0 per person
6 Travelers: $ 0 per person
7 Travelers: $ 0 per person
8 more Travelers: $ 0 per person

Private tours are available and the price depends on the size of the group.

Additional Items

THAT CARRY

  • Original passport.
  • protector solar
  • Impermeable.
  • Long sleeve shirts.
  • Long pants.
  • Light shoes or sneakers.
  • Insect repellent
  • Swimwear.
  • Summer/winter clothing.
  • Sombrero
  • Sunglasses and plastic bags.
  • Camera and batteries.
    Reusable or disposable water bottle.
    Personal medications.
    Travel insurance.
    Extra money.

Frequent Questions

An excursion will be made to the Cruz del Condor viewpoint, a strategic point for observing the canyon and the spectacular flight of the Andean condor. There will also be stops in the towns of Maca and Yanque, as well as at the viewpoints of Antahuilque, Huayrapunko and Peña Blanca.

The floating islands of the Uros will be visited, where the residents will welcome visitors with typical dances and you will be able to appreciate the reed houses and local crafts. Then, we will continue to Taquile Island to enjoy its magnificent fabrics and taste typical dishes of the area.

A tourist bus will be used that will make stops at the Pucara archaeological museum, in Sicuani to enjoy lunch, at the Racchi archaeological site and at the Andahuaylillas temple, also known as the Sistine Chapel of America.

An excursion will be made to the Montaña de Colores, where a walk of approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes will be undertaken until reaching this impressive destination. After the visit, you will enjoy a buffet lunch before returning to Cusco.

It is recommended to bring your original passport, sunscreen, a raincoat, long shirts and pants, light shoes or sneakers, insect repellent, swimwear and clothing suitable for summer and winter, hat, sunglasses, camera, water bottle reusable or disposable, personal medications, travel insurance and extra money.

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