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DESTINATION VISITED: Lima, Arequipa, Colca Canyon, Puno, Lake Titicaca, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu
DURATION: 10 Days/9 Nights
Our representative will be waiting for you at Jorge Chavez International Airport in Lima to welcome you and escort you to your previously selected hotel. Depending on the time of your arrival, you should have a couple of hours to get settled in your hotel before your first tour starts.
Our city tour of sophisticated and contemporary Lima starts from between 14:15hrs and 14:30hrs when we pick you up from your hotel.
We begin by visiting Waca Pucllana which was a ceremonial and administrative pre-Incan building.
Afterwards we will go downtown where we will see the Cathedral of Lima and the tomb of Francisco Pizarro, the catacombs of the Monastery of San Francisco, the National Congress, and the Palace of Torre Tagle.
We will then visit the modern districts of Lima, the neighborhoods of San Isidro and which enjoy nice views of the Pacific Ocean.
When we have finished our half day tour, you will be dropped at Kennedy Park in Miraflores. Here, you can enjoy a nice dinner in one of the many nearby restaurants and experience some of the city’s night life. Alternatively, we can arrange to drop you to your hotel.
Overnight in Lima.
Meals included: none.
After eating a delicious breakfast at your hotel, our staff will pick you up and escort you to Lima International Airport where you will take a one hour flight to Arequipa.
Upon your arrival to Arequipa, also known as “The White City”, Machu Travel Peru staff will be waiting to pick you up and drive you to your previously selected hotel.
Once there, we suggest you get some rest in order to get acclimatized to the altitude (Arequipa is around 2,328m or 7,638ft above sea level).
We also suggest you drink coca tea, minimize physical activities, eat lightly and drink lots of water to avoid altitude sickness.
In the afternoon, our city tour of Arequipa will begin between 14:00hrs and 14:30hrs. On this tour, we will visit to the main square, the Cathedral of Arequipa, the Cloisters, La Compañia de Jesus Church, the Colonial District of Yanahuara, the neighborhood of San Lazaro and the residential area of Selva Alegre.
We will also visit the Santa Catalina Monastery which has been closed for almost 400 years but still can show us its passages, plazas and gardens of great beauty.
Our tour will be finish at the main square.
At this time, you might like to enjoy a nice dinner in one of the many restaurants nearby or we can arrange to drop you back to your hotel. Just tell your guide what you wish to do.
Overnight in Arequica.
Meals included: Breakfast.
Our staff will pick you up between 06:00hrs and 07:00hrs in order to start our journey to the Colca Valley. On the way, we will be able to admire the Misti, Chachani and Pichu-Pichu volcanoes.
All of this travel will be by private transportation with a personal guide and driver for the best travel satisfaction.
Then, we will stop in the Pampa Cañahuas National Reserve where we will see vicuñas, huanacos and other wild Andean species of animals. Here, we will get the chance to appreciate these beautiful animals in their natural environment.
We will also see some quaint little villages in the mountains.
Afterwards, we will take a break for lunch before we arrive to the hotel.
Once we arrive to the hotel, you will have the rest of afternoon to rest, enjoy the hotel or spend at your leisure. Optionally, you may want to visit the nearby hot springs, La Calera.
Overnight in the Colca Valley.
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch.
Today, we will wake up at 06:00hrs to have breakfast at the hotel before continuing our trip to the Condor Cross Viewpoint where we will be able to appreciate and admire the flight of the condors. These huge and wonderful Andean birds are a symbol of the Andes Mountain Range.
We will also be able to appreciate the depth of the Colca Canyon from this viewpoint. Approximately 4,160m or 13,650ft deep, this is double the depth of the Grand Canyon in the USA.
After leaving the viewpoint, we will visit the towns of Maca and Yanque where we will find typical colonial architecture.
After lunch, you will be taken to the bus station where you will depart for Puno.
This trip takes around 5 hours and, once you arrive in Puno, Machu Travel Peru staff will be waiting for you in order to drive you to your selected hotel.
Overnight in Puno.
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch.
Welcome to Lake Titicaca! To get the best out of this day you will begin with a delicious breakfast early in the morning. Our staff will pick you up at 06:40hrs to begin our excursion on Lake Titicaca.
First, we will visit Los Uros which are floating islands with very friendly local people. These islands were handmade with only totora reeds by their habitants.
After, we will visit Taquile Island, a place where time has stood still and whose residents still live under their ancestral customs and traditions. You will also have an opportunity to explore the island to see some of the best views of the entire lake.
Then, we will enjoy a delightful, traditional lunch while we relax in this beautiful place.
Finally, our staff will bring you back to your hotel in Puno in the afternoon.
Overnight in Puno.
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch.
On the sixth day, our trip to Cusco will start between 06:45hrs and 07:00hrs. We recommend you wake up ahead of time so you get to enjoy breakfast at your hotel.
Our Machu Travel Peru staff will collect you to drive to the bus station from where we will depart. Along this trip, we will stop at certain points to admire the natural and historic attractions that this route has to offer.
First, we will visit the Pukara Museum where you will have the chance to get a traditional ceramic bull.
Afterwards, we will enjoy our lunch in a pleasant restaurant while enjoy the amazing scenery of La Raya, the highest point located between Puno and Cusco.
Then, our tour will make another stop in Raqchi or the Temple of Wiraqocha (Incan deity).
Finally, our last stop will be the town of Andahuaylillas and its beautiful church.
From there, we will go directly to Cusco, where Machu Travel Peru staff will be waiting at the bus terminal to assist you and to drop you off at your selected hotel in the city.
Overnight in Cusco.
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch.
Today, you will have the morning free to experience “the center of the world” at your leisure.
There are many activities you can do while in Cusco, however exploring its narrow paths and their stone walls is a unique experience.
Some of Cusco’s other attractions are the traditional San Pedro Market, the bohemian neighborhood of San Blas or one of the many museums, such as the Museum of Pre-Colombian Art, Casa Concha etc.
In the afternoon, our tour of Cusco will start between 13:00hrs and 13:20hrs. First, we will visit the Cathedral of Cusco located near the Plaza de Armas.
Then, our tour continues to the Qorikancha (The Temple of the Sun) and four amazing archeological sites, Sacsaywaman, Qenqo, Pukapukara and Tambomachay.
Our tour will finish at the main square.
After the tour, you might like to enjoy a nice dinner in one of the many restaurants around the main square. Alternatively, we can arrange to drop you to your hotel. Just tell your guide what you would like to do.
Overnight in Cusco.
Meals included: Breakfast.
Many of the most interesting archeological sites of the Incan Empire are located in the Sacred Valley and the first place we will visit today is Pisaq.
Between 08:00hrs and 08:20hrs, our staff will pick you up from your hotel to start this full day tour.
Pisaq is an archeological site, strategically located between Cusco and Urubamba, the capital of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Pisaq boasts a great Incan archaeological site with magnificent terraced fields on the mountains and a market that is famous for its beautiful handicrafts.
Urubamba will be the next destination of this tour. Here, we will enjoy a tasty lunch in a cozy restaurant in the middle of the beautiful village. The town is well known for its agricultural centers and the giant corn it produces.
From here, we will travel to Ollantaytambo, a place which makes you feel like you have stepped back in time. Houses and streets still demonstrate Incan architecture with stone paths, stone walls and water channels between them.
Our next stop is Chinchero, a little farming village dedicated to growing potatoes and producing traditional textiles and clothing, among other craft products.
On the way back to Cusco, we will enjoy wonderful views of the surrounding Andes Mountains.
Once in Cusco, we will go to the main square. Here, you can choose between staying out for a nice dinner in one of the many nearby restaurants and then enjoying some of Cusco’s nightlife or going straight to your hotel to relax.
Overnight in Cusco.
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch.
Today our journey will start very early in the morning.
Our staff will transfer us to either Ollantaytambo or Poroy train station (depending on train ticket availability) in order to board a train to Aguas Calientes (the nearest town to the sacred Incan citadel of Machu Picchu).
After a train trip of stunning beauty, we will arrive to Aguas Calientes where our private guide will meet us before we take a bus to Machu Picchu. The bus journey takes around 25 minutes and follows a winding slope with nice views up the mountain.
Once we have reached the top of the mountain, our private guided tour around the sacred Incan citadel will start. This tour will last around 2 hours.
We will explore the mysteries and magic of the sacred Incan citadel of Machu Picchu and its different zones like the Sacred Zone, the Agricultural Zone and the Urban Zone. We will also get to see the Main Plaza, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Sundial, the Royal Quarters, the Temple of Three Windows, and various cemeteries.
When the tour finishes, we will have lunch in a cozy restaurant.
After, you will return to the city of Cusco by train, where our staff will be waiting to escort you to your hotel in Cusco.
Overnight in Cusco.
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch.
Our staff will pick you up from your hotel and take you to the airport to catch your flight back to Lima. Our services will end when we arrive to the airport.
Meals included: none.
This program will allow you to visit: Lima, Arequipa, Colca Canyon, Puno, Lake Titicaca, Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu. Alternatively, you can add more exciting day tours in Cusco or another destination in Peru. Please just check it out in our package list.
The price is fully customizable and can be tailored and flexible to your personal preferences and style, the price is basically based on final accommodation, travel dates and other custom preferences during the tour.
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The list below shows our recommended hotels that our travel experts have selected for each destination to make your vacation the best experience featuring superior service, good location, and all facilities necessary for a comfortable stay.
We can book any Peru hotel for you, even if it is not on our list. Please just contact to our travel experts for more information.
Malecón de la reserva # 615, Miraflores, Lima.
The JW Marriott Lima hotel is perched at the Miraflores district offering visitors spectacular views of the cliffs of this neighborhood.
The hotel offers a fantastic central location, towering above the picturesque beachfront cliffs; this cosmopolitan Lima hotel features a variety of ultramodern amenities including a spa, state-of-the-art fitness center and over 13,000 square feet of event space for business meetings, conferences, weddings and receptions. The hotel in Lima also offers two acclaimed restaurants serving a variety of imaginative international cuisine with an emphasis on fresh seafood.
Colon Street # 325, Lima.
The Jose Antonio Executive Hotel is a modern accommodation, its rooms are distributed into 9 levels, situated at Miraflores district, a few blocks from the Pacific Ocean, and 45-minute drive from the downtown of Lima city.
Also, you can enjoy a range of Peruvian and international foods at the onsite restaurant. Included breakfast buffet, which includes a variety of hot and cold items, in the evening; its guests can enjoy a drink at the hotel bar.
The Jose Antonio Hotel has a conference room that guests can use for meetings, parties, or other events.
General Belisario Suarez Street # 240, Miraflores, Lima.
The "Mariel" hotel offers peaceful rooms, this modern 3-star superior hotel in Lima situated at Miraflores district is just one block away from the andean Handicraft markets, 2 blocks away from the Central Kennedy Park and a few blocks from Larcomar bulevar. Located in a quiet side street, the Mariel Hotel is one of a few hotels in Miraflores that enjoys easy access to a wide variety of restaurants, bars, and stores, which you can get by walk. All rooms at the Mariel are decorated in warm colour schemes, equipped with air conditioning and heating, and each room has a 32" LCD cable TV, room service is available also.
Read MoreBolivar Square s/n – Selva Alegre, Arequipa
The Libertador Arequipa hotel is located at 1.5km north of the downtown, at the Selva Alegre district and 20-minute drive from "Rodriguez Ballon" airport.
Here, whether you're traveling for pleasure, you can start enjoying in its pool and gardens as well as the exquisite cuisine offered at “Los Robles” restaurant. For business travel, you can access its lobby, workstations; and enjoy the company of good friends, also exchange experiences at the “Montoneros” bar, which counts a direct entry from the street. The hotel also has a new multipurpose area, ideal for major events and conventions of up to 900 guests and ample parking.
Main Plaza, Portal de Flores # 116, Arequipa
The Sonesta Posada del Inca Arequipa hotel is just located in the main plaza, a few steps from the tourist and financial centers of the city. This hotel is known as one of the best ones.
The hotel has undoubtedly got one of the best locations of all hotels in the city. This is a four star hotel, also has a restaurant overlooks the beautiful Cathedral of Arequipa situated in the arches of the plaza on the second level.
The hotel also has a small pool where guests can enjoy a day of sun and terrace area situated on the fifth floor, offering a bit of relaxation.
Jerusalén 603, Arequipa
Casa Andina Classic Arequipa “Jerusalen” offers its visitors safety and comfortable rooms at accessible prices.
The hotel looks a contemporary decor set in white volcano rock; this hotel has a spacious terrace with panoramic views of the “Misti” volcano. It’s located at only 5-minute walk from the main plaza. It also offers free Wi-Fi internet service in different areas of the hotel.The hotel is also situated within short walking distance of local markets, tourist restaurants and shopping stores of the city.
Fundo la Curiña Avenue s/n, Colca Valley, Arequipa
The "Casitas de Colca" is located at 160 km north of Arequipa city, close to the colonial village of Yanque and just 8 km from Chivay town. This luxurious hotel is situated in the heart of the Colca Canyon.
This Orient-Express luxury hotel offers a supreme privacy and exclusivity to experience the beauty of the valley. Also, spend your time with harmony in the Colca Canyon.
The hotel counts an area of 24 hectares nestled in the Peruvian Andes. The property is on the left bank of the Colca River, possessing gorgeous views of the canyon and the volcano Mismi, known as the Andean birthplace of the Amazon River.
Albergue fundo puye s/n Yanque, Caylloma, Colca Valley.
Situated at 3250 meters above sea level and two-and-a-half hour ride from Arequipa city, this hotel nestles on the banks of Colca River. It is surrounded by hundreds of pre-Inca agricultural terraces, declared as Peruvian cultural heritage, and also blessed with relaxing hot spring waters. This place gives its guests an ancient energy, combined with nature, it's the starting point to explore the valley and visit the Colca Canyon, one of the deepest canyons in the World. At Colca Lodge, you will feel like at home enjoying at its hot springs "Eco-Spa" where they offer you a steam room, Jacuzzis, and massage sessions with local therapists.
Read MoreHuayna Capac s/n Chivay, Arequipa
The Casa Andina Classic Colca hotel lies in the colonial center of Chivay district, the starting point for an awesome tour to the Colca Canyon. At Casa Andina Colca hotel, guests can enjoy its comfortable rooms, including typical lunches and dinners while a folk show is performed. This hotel also offers its guests daily presentations in English and Spanish which help its visitors to know more about the Colca Canyon's stars and constellations enjoying the spectacular view of the Colca's sky.
The hotel is a rustic, relaxed and intimate place. It features 52 spacious rooms, 100% non-smokers, like stone houses with thatched roofs and tiled floors.
Esteves Island s/n, Lago Titicaca, Puno.
It is the only luxury hotel in Puno city that sits atop private Esteves Island on the shores of Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world. From anywhere in the hotel, guests can admire the sunrise and sunset into this area, as each room has a spectacular and unique view of the lake.
The hotel offers superior rooms, featuring flat-screen televisions and views of the city or lake, as well as the Junior suite, which is more spacious to stretch out , and includes a separate dining and living area. The hotel offers an array of modern amenities like Wi-Fi, a fitness center, Jacuzzi and outdoor pool where you can enjoy a day of sun.
Chulluni Avenue #195, Puno.
The Eco Inn Lake Titicaca hotel offers the best in Puno accommodation and treats each individual guest with high quality service, making each vacation a memorable one. This 4 star hotel is perfect for solo travelers who would like to explore the wonders of South America, honeymoon couples looking for something a bit different, friends and family.
The Eco Inn Lake Titicaca Hotel features a restaurant where its guests can try local cuisine, business travelers can make use of the hotel’s complimentary wired Internet access and onsite business center.
Puno Street #307, Puno.
The Sol Plaza Hotel is located in the heart of the city of Puno, a few steps from the main square, near museums, colonial churches, shopping centers, banks, ATMs, travel agencies and among other interested places.
The Sol Plaza Hotel offers its guests the comfort of modern facilities and equipment, as well as its experience in hospitality. Its main priority is to satisfy the desires and needs of its guests, ensuring their holiday unforgettable and maximizing their trip.
Ruinas street # 432, at the Corner of San Agustin, Cusco.
The hotel is Located in the historic center of the city, the JW Marriott Cusco combines the needs of luxury travelers with a unique design around the colonial convent of San Agustin, built in the sixteenth century and declared Cultural Heritage of Peru. The hotel has gone through a careful process of restoration where people can see archaeological remains of Pre-Inca, Inca, Colonial, Republican and Contemporary periods. These historical factors give the JW Marriott Cusco a unique character, able to offer its guests a unique cultural experience.
Read MoreEl Sol Avenue # 954, Cusco.
The “Sonesta Cusco” hotel is a contemporary accommodation nestled in the downtown of Cusco. Considering its location, the hotel offers easy access to visit different tourist attractions, such as the Santo Domingo church and the Jardin Sagrado (sacred garden), situated at less than 3 blocks. The hotel is located on the main avenue in the central part of Cusco in front of a handicraft market and the train station. At only 10 minutes from the main plaza, the hotel offers easy access to the business areas, and a 10-minute drive from the airport of Cusco.
Read MoreMaruri Street # 390, Cusco.
The hotel, unique in its style, invites you to enjoy the ultimate blend of both sophistication and mysticism within your stay in Cusco city. This hotel was built up on the "Cusco's Theological Seminary" in the last century. Its location favors guests to appreciate Incan, colonial and republican buildings; furthermore, they will have an easy access to the main square through the traditional streets of Cusco city. Its strategic location, at only 2-block from the main plaza of Cusco, main churches, colonial mansions and Incan monuments of Cusco, will help its guests to enjoy their stay in the archaeological capital of America.
Read MoreFerrocarril Avenue s/n, Sacred Valley, Urubamba.
Situated between Vilcanota River and the mountains of Sacred Valley, Tambo del Inka, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, is a 5-start hotel, it is the only in Urubamba with a private train station to Machu Picchu. Facilities include a pool and spa where guests can enjoy a day of sun or relax.
The services offered by this luxury hotel are as follows; The "Hawa" Restaurant serves delicious new Andean cuisine made with organic ingredients, the "Kiri" Bar and Terrace serving snacks and cocktails, guests can use the modern gym and then relax in the cozy lounge, with a classic billiards table and variety of board games.
5th Paradero Yanahuara, Valle Sagrado, Cusco.
Casa Andina Private Collection Valle Sagrado hotel is an excellent choice for those seeking a holiday in the mountains of Yanahuara, located between the towns of Urubamba and Ollantaytambo. This hotel in the sacred valley is surrounded by vegetation and offers impressive views to the mountains, a short distance away from Cusco city. The hotel offers guests an excellent experience relaxing while enjoy fresh air and spectacular views.
Casa Andina organizes a wide range of activities for both families and adventures including trekking, mountain biking, whitewater rafting, yoga and cooking class.
Highway Cusco - Pisac Km 69, Urubamba.
The Hotel and Spa San Agustin Urubamba has a privileged location, excellent to start your visit to Machu Picchu, plus the hotel is near the most important ruins of the Sacred Valley the Incas such as Ollantaytambo, Pisac and Maras Moray. The convenient location of the Hotel & Spa also attracts travelers because it is ideal to acclimatize against the altitude sickness, besides its pleasant climate.
The Hotel San Agustin Urubamba was an old colonial hacienda today remodeled into a magnificent hotel; the hotel also features an outdoor pool and an exclusive spa, allowing you to enjoy a relaxing and quiet atmosphere with warm service.
Hermanos Ayar Avenue, Mz 1-Lt 3, Aguas Calientes.
The Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel is a family accommodation with extensive experience in the luxury hospitality. Sumaq means "beautiful" in Quechua, and the name is apt for this five-star lodging, Sumaq is immersed in dense vegetation that is the entryway to the enigmatic archeological monument of Machu Picchu, one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
The Sumaq Hotel successfully recreates the aesthetics of the Inca culture in a comfortable and sophisticated setting. The entire staff hails from this region of Peru and is highly trained to make your stay enjoyable as well as enlightening; this hotel offers all the amenities and high level of service that travellers can expect.
Pachacutec Avenue, Aguas Calientes.
The "El Mapi" hotel offers an efficient and friendly people into a pleasant atmosphere; here you will be welcomed along with other global guests, relax in a wholesome ambience after your long visit to the Machu Picchu archaeological site.
El Mapi hotel offers a blend of classic, modern, restored and recycled materials. Here you will feel the lobby’s flowing vitality. Its lofty ceilings, panoramic windows and an open cafeteria layout allows you to enjoy the sense of space, the natural light suffused through the fence of tall eucalyptus trunks into an ambience which gives its guests the effect of harmony and wellbeing.
Pachacuteq Avenue # 805, Aguas Calientes.
The Hotel is located at the foot of the imposing mountain of Machu Picchu and along the Vilcanota River, in the heart of bohemian Machu Picchu Pueblo, better known as “Aguas Calientes”. La Cabaña Machu Picchu Boutique Hotel is a warm, cozy and familiar accommodation and also a great spot for a romantic get-away. It has a rustic décor with an environmental style that provides connection with the culture and nature of Machu Picchu. In addition, it provides a personalized service with skilled and friendly staff. Its main satisfaction is to make its guest feel comfortable, relaxed and happy in the hotel.
Read MoreThe list below shows our recommended hotels that our travel experts have selected for each destination to make your vacation the best experience featuring superior service, good location, and all facilities necessary for a comfortable stay.
We can book any Peru hotel for you, even if it is not on our list. Please just contact to our travel experts for more information.
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