TOUR DETAILS
Discover Peru and experience its heritage, wildlife, and local communities during nine unforgettable days traveling across the country. This memorable round-trip journey from Lima visits beautiful colonial cities, the ruins of ancient civilizations, and some of the most spectacular landscapes in the world. Admire the condors of Colca Valley and the native camelids of the Andes. Discover the Sacred Valley of the Incas, see how the past remains alive on the islands of Lake Titicaca, and visit Machu Picchu, the “Lost City of the Incas.”
ITINERARY
• Day 1 | Arrival in Lima.
• Day 2 | Lima | City Tour – Arequipa.
• Day 3 | Arequipa – Colca Valley and Canyon.
• Day 4 | Colca Valley and Canyon – Puno.
• Day 5 | Puno | Lake Titicaca, Uros Islands & Taquile Island.
• Day 6 | Puno – Cusco | Route of the Sun.
• Day 7 | Cusco | City Tour and nearby archaeological sites.
• Day 8 | Cusco – Machu Picchu – Cusco.
• Day 9 | Cusco | Departure.
Breakfast: Days 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9.
Lunch: Days 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8.
Available as: Shared and private service.
HIGHLIGHTS
Colca Valley: Admire the elegance of condors soaring over this valley, which reaches depths of approximately 4,000 meters, and visit some of the remote villages in the area.
Lake Titicaca: Take a boat trip to Taquile Island and the famous Floating Islands of the Uros.
Cusco: The former Inca capital is a fascinating blend of pre-Columbian ruins and Spanish colonial architecture. Visit the Temple of Coricancha, the Cathedral, and the nearby archaeological sites of Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puca Pucara, and Tambomachay.
Machu Picchu: The Lost City of the Incas is hidden among the peaks of the Andes and offers breathtaking views of the mountain range as well as a fascinating glimpse into the mysterious Inca past.
Begin this adventure with your appointment at Lima International Airport in Peru. Upon arrival, our team will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel in the Miraflores district, undoubtedly one of Lima’s most attractive neighborhoods, located in the south-central part of the city. You will have the rest of the afternoon to relax or explore the first-class infrastructure, the friendly, modern, and well-organized atmosphere, and the tourist and cultural attractions that Lima offers, perched on cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean, with verdant boardwalks and sophisticated restaurants.
• Overnight in Lima in your selected hotel category.
After breakfast at the hotel, we will pick you up at the agreed-upon time to begin your city tour. You will stroll through the main streets, plazas, and avenues, starting at the Love Park in Miraflores, with its spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean. Next, you’ll enjoy a panoramic view of Huaca Pucllana, a ceremonial center of the Lima culture, and in San Isidro, the city’s financial district, you’ll see Huaca Huallamarca, an ancient pre-Inca shrine. Continue to the Plaza de Armas, where you’ll find the Government Palace and the City Hall. Visit the Cathedral and walk to the Convent of Santo Domingo, whose corridors were frequented by Saint Martin de Porres and Saint Rose of Lima in the 17th century, and where their remains now rest. At the agreed-upon time, transfer to the airport for your flight to Arequipa. Upon arrival, you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel.
Overnight in Arequipa in your selected hotel category..
At the designated time, transfer to the spectacular Colca Valley. You’ll ascend the slopes of the Chachani volcano; the views of the Misti and Picchu Picchu volcanoes are breathtaking. You will cross through the Pampa Cañahuas vicuña reserve, where you will see them roaming freely across the high Andean plains. You will pass through charming traditional villages. Lunch will be served en route to our lodge. The afternoon is free for you to relax and enjoy our lodge or to optionally visit the local hot springs.
• Overnight in the Colca Valley in your selected accommodation category.
At the agreed-upon time, early in the morning, you will be taken to the Cruz del Cóndor viewpoint. You will be eager to witness the majestic flight of the condors, enormous Andean birds on the verge of extinction that are the symbol of the Andes Mountains. The view allows you to fully appreciate the scale of the canyon, considered one of the deepest in the world. (Condor sightings depend on weather conditions that allow these birds to fly. As it is a natural phenomenon, sightings cannot be guaranteed.) You will visit the towns of Maca and Yanque, which still preserve their colonial churches.
After lunch, you will travel approximately 6.5 hours by private transport to the city of Puno, where you will be met, assisted, and transferred to your hotel.
• Overnight in Puno in your selected hotel category.
At the agreed-upon time, our team will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to the pier, where you will board a speedboat to the Uros Islands for a tour of these famous floating islands made of totora reeds. Enjoy a boat trip on the world’s highest navigable lake to the remote island of Taquile. Upon arrival, enjoy a guided tour of the island, passing by some of the best viewpoints for capturing stunning photographs. Have lunch at a local restaurant, and after your delicious meal, return to Puno. You’ll then have free time to explore the beautiful city or dine at one of its many restaurants.
• Overnight in Puno in your chosen category.
At the agreed-upon time, our team will pick you up from your hotel and take you to the bus station. You will depart on a tourist bus to the city of Cusco. Along the way, we will make several stops to visit the attractions of this scenic route. The first stop will be the Pucará Site Museum; don’t miss this opportunity to purchase one of the classic local bull figurines. The following stops will be for lunch and to enjoy beautiful views at La Raya, the natural border between Puno and Cusco. You will continue to Raqchi, the Temple of the God Wiracocha, where the enormous walls and passageways of the complex are particularly striking. Before reaching your final destination, you will visit the beautiful chapel of Andahuaylillas. You will arrive at the bus station in Cusco, where you will be met, assisted, and transferred to your hotel, ending the afternoon.
• Overnight in Cusco in your selected hotel category.
After breakfast, enjoy a guided tour of this charming city, the former capital of the Inca Empire. The tour begins with a visit to the Convent of Santo Domingo, built atop the Inca temple of Coricancha, one of the most important sites dedicated to sun worship. Ancient chronicles describe its walls as covered in gold leaf and adorned with gilded representations of nature. Next, visit the Cathedral, the most imposing monument in the Plaza de Armas. Afterward, head to the Cusco hills to the fortress of Sacsayhuamán, whose imposing walls offer a breathtaking panoramic view of Cusco. Continue to Qenqo, an archaeological complex used for religious purposes, where it is believed the Incas practiced rituals related to agriculture. Your tour ends at Puca Pucara, Quechua for “red fort,” an architectural complex believed to have been used for military purposes, with multiple rooms, plazas, baths, aqueducts, and towers. It is thought to have been used by the Inca entourage while the leader rested at Tambomachay. After the visit, you will return to the historic center of Cusco.
• Overnight in Cusco in your selected category.
The most anticipated day has arrived. At the scheduled time, you will be taken to the Ollantaytambo train station, where you will depart by train to visit one of the Seven Wonders of the World. You will arrive at the Aguas Calientes station, where our staff will assist you in boarding the transport that will ascend a winding road, offering spectacular views of the Urubamba River as it carves the famous canyon. The Lost City of the Incas, Machu Picchu, will welcome you with its incredible terraces, staircases, ceremonial sites, and urban areas. Energy emanates from the entire place. After a guided tour, you will have lunch at one of the local restaurants. At the agreed-upon time, you will return by train to Ollantaytambo station, where our transportation will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel.
• Overnight in Cusco in your selected category.
Today is the day to say goodbye to Peru. Before heading to the airport, have breakfast at the hotel and check out. Our team will then be waiting to take you to Cusco International Airport for your flight home. We hope you had an incredible few days full of adventures, many good times, and new experiences. We hope you return home with souvenirs, lots of photos, and amazing stories to share and remember from this trip through magical Peru.
All rates are per person.
Prices are subject to change without prior notice and can only be guaranteed once the reservation has been confirmed.
Rates do not apply to residents staying for more than 60 days or to corporate passengers (4 nights or more in Lima).
Reservations must include the full name of each passenger, nationality, passport number, age, and date of birth.
If the suggested/listed hotels for this program are not available at the time of confirmation, new hotel alternatives will be offered with revised prices.
Early arrival on Day 1 does not guarantee that hotel rooms will be available. Standard check-in times apply unless additional accommodation nights are purchased to guarantee immediate access to the rooms.
Our accommodation rates include breakfast. Breakfast is served according to each hotel’s schedule and policies, generally between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. If a passenger has a transfer or departs before the scheduled breakfast hours, this benefit will be forfeited and cannot be compensated at another hotel. Room service or breakfast box services are available at an additional cost and do not compensate for a breakfast that cannot be served.
For reservations including train services to Machu Picchu, seats are assigned according to coach availability. Seat locations can only be requested after the tickets have been issued.
CHD from 0 to 1 year and 11 months: Free of charge (does not occupy a bed).
CHD from 2 to 5 years: Child rate without a bed.
CHD from 6 to 10 years: Child rate with a bed.
For children aged 10: The additional BTC (Cusco Tourist Ticket) entrance fee must be considered, as detailed under the Optional Services of each program that includes Cusco.
A wide range of optional excursions and pre- and post-program extensions are available. If you have any additional questions, please contact @the information email address that we will create for information regarding prices and conditions.
Please make sure to check with your embassy whether you require a VISA to enter Peru (or any other country included in your itinerary). Viajes del Alba is not responsible if a guest does not have all the necessary documentation required to enter the country.
Foreign travelers entering Peru must ensure that their passport is valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry into the country.
Comfortable and lightweight clothing is recommended when visiting Peru’s coastal areas, while warm clothing is recommended for the high Andean regions.
Visitors are advised not to wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts, or revealing clothing when visiting religious temples or official buildings.
Sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay.
Viajes del Alba is not responsible for unforeseen circumstances such as strikes, weather changes, or natural disasters.
Viajes del Alba acts as an intermediary in the reservation of services and therefore cannot be held responsible for the quality or suitability of the services, death, injury, illness, damages, accidents, loss, theft, robbery, or loss of personal belongings, delays, or any other irregularity arising directly or indirectly from the provision of services by third-party suppliers.
Viajes del Alba designs its itineraries to provide participants with an authentic experience of the nature and environment being visited. Therefore, the activities may involve an element of personal risk and potential exposure that could result in physical or emotional injury, paralysis, death, or harm to the participant or third parties.
The client understands that such risks cannot be completely eliminated without compromising the essential nature of the activity and therefore accepts them as part of the tour.
The client confirms that he/she is aware of his/her physical condition and health and, with this knowledge, voluntarily decides to undertake the aforementioned risks.
The client releases Viajes del Alba from any liability related to any accident or injury that may occur in connection with the client’s health, physical condition, or any other circumstance.
TOUR AUTHORITY
At all times, any decision made by the guide or company representative shall be final regarding any matter that may endanger the safety and well-being of the traveling group.
The client must strictly comply at all times with the laws, customs, currency regulations, and drug regulations of Peru.
If the client fails to comply with the above requirements or interferes with the well-being of the group, the guide or company representative may require the client to leave the tour without entitlement to any refund.
Viajes del Alba directly operates part of the services included in the program and also makes arrangements with airlines, ground transportation providers (including trains), hotels, and other independent third parties to provide the travel services purchased by the client.
We take all reasonable measures to ensure that the organizations providing these services meet our quality standards. However, these parties are independent suppliers over whom we do not have complete direct control. Therefore, we cannot accept responsibility for negligence by the personnel of these organizations.
The participant waives any claim against Viajes del Alba for any damage to or loss of property, injury, or death resulting from any act or negligence of any airline, ground transportation company, hotel, or any person providing any of the services or accommodations included in the program.
The client is responsible for the logistics necessary to carry out the activity. Therefore, cancellations or booking modifications made at no cost must be requested no later than 48 hours prior to the tour.
Cancellations made within 24 hours prior to the activity, or failure to attend the activity, will be considered a NO-SHOW. In such cases, there will be no refund, and a 20% administrative fee will be charged.
For special programs, the deposit required to confirm the services is non-refundable under any circumstances.
Full payment must be made one month prior to departure.
For cancellations or modifications made within 45 days prior to the package start date, the following cancellation fees will apply:
45 to 31 days before departure: 50% of the service price.
30 to 16 days before departure: 70% of the service price.
15 days or less before the travel date / NO-SHOW: 100% of the total service price.
For cancellations made more than 45 days before departure, the cancellation fee will be USD 170 for entrance tickets, plus applicable administrative costs.
We cannot provide compensation or refunds for meals, hotel rooms, excursions, or other services that are cancelled or not used.
No refunds will be issued for services that are cancelled or not used under any circumstances.
If the client abandons the tour for any reason, any additional expenses incurred will be the sole responsibility of the client, and the company will not be responsible for providing any refund.
