Traveling through southern Peru in a single trip is possible! For a week, explore the most iconic destinations in southern Peru, let yourself be amazed by the nature and astonishing landscapes of the Colca Canyon and the incomparable architecture of the City of Arequipa, delve into the glorious past of Inca culture and the mystery of its lithic monuments in Cusco and the Sacred Valley of the Incas, discover the last Inca legacy and the world wonder Machu Picchu. Come and be amazed by what awaits you in Peru on your next vacation!
In the morning, we will welcome you at the Arequipa airport and transfer you to your hotel for check-in and rest. In the afternoon, around 2:30 p.m., the City Tour will begin in the historic city of Arequipa. The tour will include visits to the Monastery of Santa Catalina, the Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral of Arequipa, the Plazoleta de San Francisco, the "el fierro" estate, and the colonial houses and cloisters of La Compañía de Jesús. The experience will conclude at the famous Mirador de Yanahuara, where you can capture images of the Misti volcano, the most prominent in Peru. The tour will end around 6:00 p.m., leaving you in the city center of Arequipa for dinner and then returning to the hotel to rest.
Overnight stay in Arequipa.
In the morning, after breakfast, we will depart north around 08:30 a.m. During the journey, we will admire the Chachani Volcano and visit the Vicuñas National Reserve in Pampa Cañahuas. We will pass through notable places such as the Chucura snow-capped mountain and the Toqra and Patapampa lagoons, reaching the Mirador de los Andes with breathtaking views of the Ampato snow-capped mountain, where the famous Inca mummy "Juanita" was discovered in 1995. Around noon, we will arrive in Chivay for an overnight stay. In the afternoon, optionally, you can take a short walk and enjoy the thermal baths of La Calera.
Overnight stay in Chivay.
Early, around 6:00 a.m., we will have breakfast before heading to the Cruz del Cóndor viewpoint to witness the flight of the condors, the largest birds in the world. We will admire the depth of the Colca Canyon for approximately 2 hours and then take a short hike from Cruz del Cóndor to Cruz del Cura.
We will explore the villages of Pinchollo, Yanque, and Maca, with their miniature models, Hanging Tombs, amphitheaters, churches, and terraces. Around noon, we will return to Chivay for lunch and then start the journey back to Arequipa, arriving around 5:00 p.m. At 7:30 p.m., we will transfer you to the bus terminal for the trip to Cusco, with a duration of approximately 7 hours.
Overnight journey Arequipa - Cusco
After welcoming you at the Cusco bus terminal, we will transfer you to your hotel for some rest. Later, around 1:00 p.m., we will begin the city tour with a visit to the Cusco Cathedral, a prominent temple consisting of three buildings filled with artistic pieces from the Cusco School. We will then explore Qoricancha, an ancient Inca site modified by the Spaniards during the Viceroyalty.
We will continue the tour by exploring nearby archaeological sites. We will start with Sacsayhuaman, known as the "House of the Sun" during the Inca era. Next, we will head to Qenqo, a site with underground galleries and zigzag-carved channels. We will proceed to Puka–Pukara, the red fortress, and conclude at Tambomachay. The tour ends in the beautiful Plaza de Armas of Cusco around 6:00 p.m.
Overnight stay in Cusco.
This thrilling itinerary begins with breakfast at the hotel, followed by pickup at 7:30 a.m. to explore the archaeological center of Pisac, revealing the advanced Inca architectural knowledge. Pisac, far from being a fortress, was a "royal estate" with terraces, domestic structures, and aqueducts. The Pisac craft market offers authentic souvenirs. Later, in Urubamba, you will enjoy a buffet lunch featuring the best of Peruvian cuisine and local products. The afternoon is dedicated to exploring the fortress of Ollantaytambo, evidence of its agricultural and religious function. Colcas, agricultural deposits, and strategically placed blocks attest to its significance. Finally, we will head to the train station to board the train to Aguas Calientes, where we will spend the night and visit Machu Picchu the next day.
Overnight stay in Aguas Calientes.
On this exciting day, we will start our journey early with the transfer to the iconic Machu Picchu, embarking on a short bus ride of approximately 25 minutes to this majestic Archaeological Sanctuary. During the extensive guided tour of about 2 hours, we will delve into the Inca enclosures, ceremonial temples, and impressive terraces.
We will be amazed by the monumental architecture and imposing stone blocks. After the tour, we will return to Aguas Calientes, where you will have the option to relax in the thermal baths and explore the charming town before boarding the train back to Ollantaytambo. Our team will pick you up in Ollantaytambo and take you back to your hotel in Cusco.
Overnight stay in Cusco.
Breakfast at the hotel. At the appropriate time, we will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco for the transfer to the airport to board your departure flight.
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In the morning, we will welcome you at the Arequipa airport and transfer you to your hotel for check-in and rest. In the afternoon, around 2:30 p.m., we will pick you up from the hotel to start the City Tour in the historic city of Arequipa. We will visit the famous Monastery of Santa Catalina and learn about its history and significance for the city. We will stroll through the Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral of Arequipa, La Plazoleta de San Francisco, the "el fierro" estate, as well as the main colonial houses and cloisters of La Compañía de Jesús. We will conclude this experience at the famous Mirador de Yanahuara, where you can take photos of the Misti volcano, the most famous in Peru, with the white city of Arequipa at its foothills. The tour ends around 6:00 p.m., leaving you in the city center of Arequipa for dinner and then returning to the hotel to rest.
Overnight stay in Arequipa.
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Arequipeños are very proud of their land and customs, considering themselves an independent nation. Ask the guide about their customs and food, which is delicious. Don't forget to try the shrimp chupe and for dessert, the cheese ice cream. Use sunscreen. It is hot during the day, but at night, you need to dress warmly.
In the morning, breakfast will be ready at the hotel, and around 8:30 a.m., we will board our transport heading north. During the journey, you can appreciate the Chachani Volcano and reach Pampa Cañahuas in the National Reserve of Vicuñas. We will also see the Chucura snow-capped mountain, the Toqra and Patapampa lagoons, and reach the Mirador de los Andes, where you can appreciate the Ampato snow-capped mountain. This is the place where the famous Inca mummy "Juanita" was found in 1995. We will also see Hualca-Hualca and the Andes mountain range. Around noon, we will arrive in Chivay, where we will spend the night. In the afternoon, you have the optional opportunity to take a walk in the surrounding areas of Chivay for about 1 hour and enjoy the thermal baths of La Calera.
Overnight stay in Chivay.
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Take precautions for altitude sickness in Colca. Coca tea is good, as well as oxygen and altitude sickness pills. Don't forget to take photos with llamas and alpacas, wear appropriate clothing for the thermal baths, use sunscreen, and, above all, bring warm clothing because it gets cold in Colca at night.
Early in the morning, around 6:00 a.m., breakfast will be ready at the hotel, and then we will head to the Cruz del Condor viewpoint to witness the spectacular flight of condors, the largest flying bird in the world. We will also observe the Colca Canyon during the journey, which has an impressive depth. The trip lasts approximately 2 hours, and upon return, we will take a walk from Cruz del Condor to Cruz del Cura for about 1 hour. Afterward, we will visit the traditional villages of Pinchollo, Yanque, and Maca, where we will see scale models, Hanging Tombs, amphitheaters, churches, and terraces. Around noon, we will return to Chivay for lunch, and after lunch, we will start the return journey to the city of Arequipa, arriving around 5:00 p.m. At approximately 7:30 p.m., we will transfer you to the bus terminal to start our journey to the beautiful city of Cusco (The journey takes approximately 7 hours).
Overnight stay in Arequipa.
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Welcome and pick-up at the Cusco bus terminal to transfer you to your hotel for some rest.
After your lunch, we will pick you up from your hotel around 1:00 p.m. to start our city tour, beginning with the Cathedral of Cusco, one of the most important temples in Peru. It consists of three buildings called Basilica, Triumph, and Holy Family. Inside, you will find artistic pieces created by the Cusco school. Next, we will visit Qoricancha, a marvelous site built by the Incas for Sun worship, later modified by the Spanish for the evangelization of the indigenous people during the Viceroyalty. Inside, you can still observe walls built with great precision by the Incas, as well as artistic Catholic religious pieces.
We will continue our guided tour exploring the archaeological centers near the city of Cusco. We will start with Sacsayhuaman, whose name means "satisfied falcon." This site was built with enormous stone blocks and during the Inca era, it was known as the "house of the sun." It was an important religious center in the local tradition. Then, we will head to Qenqo, a Quechua word meaning "labyrinth," named for its underground galleries and small zigzag-carved channels. We will continue our journey visiting Puka–Pukara, also known as the red fortress, built with red-toned stones. Finally, we will reach Tambomachay, an Inca site dedicated to water.
We will conclude our tour at the beautiful Plaza de Armas in Cusco, around 6:00 p.m.
Overnight stay in Cusco.
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After the CuscoPeru.com tour, we recommend taking a stroll around the Plaza de Armas and its surroundings, where you can appreciate the work of Cusco artisans in craft shops. You can also taste the famous Peruvian cuisine in nearby restaurants or simply take a break on one of the benches in the Plaza de Armas and then take the classic photo for memories, all in a warm atmosphere despite the cold Cusco nights. And if you enjoy the night, around the square, you will find many discos and bars full of tourists and locals looking to have fun.
We will start our day with breakfast at your hotel. Around 7:30 a.m., we will pick you up from your hotel and start by visiting the Archaeological Center of Pisac, located 45 minutes from Cusco. Pisac will give you an idea of the advanced knowledge the Incas achieved in architecture in their time.
Some studies reveal that it was not a fortress but a kind of "royal hacienda" during the government of the Inca Pachacutec, consisting of terraces, domestic and ceremonial structures, and aqueducts that provided water for agricultural exploitation. Another compelling reason to visit Pisac is its craft market, where you can find unique and authentic souvenirs.
At noon, we will head to the town of Urubamba to enjoy a buffet lunch that will allow you to taste delicious Peruvian cuisine. Urubamba was one of the main agricultural centers of the Inca Empire. Currently, the best corn in the world is cultivated here, and during the rainy season, the valley is filled with native fruits such as peaches, capulí, quince, and high-quality strawberries, among others.
In the afternoon, we will visit the Ollantaytambo Fortress, which was an agricultural, religious, and astronomical center. This is deduced from the Colcas, agricultural product deposits for preservation based on the wind system (agricultural deposits), and its finely carved and strategically placed stone blocks facing the Sun God to manage and control the Sacred Valley. At Ollantaytambo, we will board the train to Aguas Calientes to visit Machu Picchu early the next day.
Overnight stay in Aguas Calientes.
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It is best to visit the Pisac market on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays since on these days, more artisans come from other communities to the market. Try to organize this trip on these days. Don't forget to try the empanaditas and take some craft souvenirs. In Urubamba, you will enjoy a delicious lunch; we invite you to try the delicious corn from the Sacred Valley. We suggest bringing a small backpack and, along with your camera, wear a hat, sunscreen, mosquito repellent, and a water bottle.
On this day, you will have an exciting journey to explore one of the wonders of the modern world, "Machu Picchu." We will start early by facilitating your transfer to the bus station for a brief 25-minute journey that will take you to the majestic Archaeological Sanctuary of Machu Picchu.
Upon reaching Machu Picchu, you will enjoy its magical energy, temperate climate, air, tranquility from the moment of entry, natural beauty, artificial terraces, and incredible stone constructions represented in its Inca enclosures and ceremonial temples. The intense green of its terraces and the imposing mountain range that surrounds it form a beautiful landscape that exceeds all expectations. You will be amazed by its huge and impressive stone blocks joined together, making it unique as one of the most important religious, political, and cultural centers of the Inca Empire. The Machu Picchu tour lasts approximately 2 hours, during which our guide will provide you with all the information and address any questions you may have. At the end of this fascinating tour, you will have thoroughly explored the mysteries and history of Machu Picchu, carrying with you a unique experience that will linger in your memories.
Returning to the town of Aguas Calientes, you will have enough time to optionally enjoy its hot springs or take a short walk through the Machu Picchu town before finally boarding the train back to Ollantaytambo, where we will pick you up to transfer you to your hotel in Cusco.
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Breakfast at the hotel. At the appropriate time, we will pick you up from the hotel in Cusco for the transfer to the airport to board your departure flight.
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Casona Plaza Hotel Colonial - Conde De Lemos - Hotel Conquistador, in Arequipa
Hotel 7 Ventanas - Hotel Casa Elena - Hotel Andariego, in Cusco
Hotel Wiracocha Inn - Hotel Retama Machupicchu - Hotel Terrazas De Luna, in Aguas Calientes
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Hotel Las Torres De Ugarte - Hotel El Cabildo, in Arequipa
Hotel Inkarri - Hotel Tika Wasi - Hotel Sueños Del Inca, in Cusco
Hotel Tara Machupicchu - Hotel Ferre Machupicchu - Hotel Waman Machupicchu, in Aguas Calientes
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Hotel San Agustín Posada Del Monasterio - Tierra Viva Arequipa Plaza, in Arequipa
Hotel San Agustin Int. - Hotel Xima - Hotel Estancia San Blas, in Cusco
Hotel Casa Andina Standard Machupicchu - Hotel Taypikala Machupicchu - Hotel Inti Punku, in Aguas Calientes
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Hotel Sonesta - Hotel Casa Andina Select, in Arequipa
Hotel Costa Del Sol Ramada - Hotel Sonesta - Hotel Tierra Viva - Hotel San Agustin Plaza, in Cusco
Hotel Tierra Viva Machupicchu - Hotel Jaya Machupicchu - Hotel Hatun Inti Boutique, in Aguas Calientes
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