Tour in Peru 7-day, visiting: Lima, Arequipa, Colca Canyon, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu.

FIRST DAY: CITY TOUR IN AREQUIPA

You should be at Lima airport at least two hours before your flight to Arequipa. You will need to approach the airline counter we will indicate, where you will check in and receive your air tickets by presenting your documents. You will then take a one-hour flight to the «White City of Arequipa,» where our staff will welcome you and transfer you to the selected hotel. Upon arrival at the hotel, you can enjoy the famous coca tea. This plant has properties that will help your body adjust to the altitude. You can then rest and acclimate a bit in the hotel or, if you wish, take a leisurely walk through the main streets of the city.

Around 1:00 PM, our staff will pick you up at your hotel to start the «White City» tour, including the Santa Catalina Convent, undoubtedly the gem of Arequipa. It was opened to the public in 1970 after 400 years of seclusion and houses an innumerable collection of colonial art pieces. You will also visit the Plaza de Armas, the cloisters of the Jesuit Church, and the neighborhoods of Cayma and Yanahuara, which offer magnificent views of the Misti Volcano. You’ll also visit a traditional colonial house called the Founder’s Mansion.

Later in the evening, we will take you to enjoy a delicious dinner show where you can savor our Peruvian cuisine. Overnight in the selected hotel. (Photo: Plaza de Armas in Arequipa).

SECOND DAY: HEADING TO COLCA CANYON AND VICUÑA RESERVE

In the morning, after an early breakfast, you will depart on a private bus heading towards Colca Canyon, passing by the base of Chachani Volcano. During the journey, you will cross the plains of Cañahuas and Arrieros, where you will find the Vicuña National Reserve, as well as Vizcachani, La Pulpera, Callalli, Sibayo, and Tuti Villages. You will reach an altitude of 4,000 meters above sea level, where you will appreciate the flora and fauna of the beautiful natural lagoons of Bofedales and Mar Atrapado, along with giant rock formations resembling castles. After this magnificent excursion, you will finally arrive in Chivay, in the Colca Valley. Accommodation in the Colca Valley. (Photo: Vicuñas in the plains of Arequipa).

THIRD DAY: COLCA CANYON AND CONDOR VIEWING

Early in the morning, after breakfast, you will depart for the «Cruz del Cóndor,» where the canyon begins, and from this point, you can appreciate its depth. In this beautiful landscape, you will also have the opportunity to observe the condor in its natural habitat. After a brief stop at the «Cruz del Cóndor,» we will continue our journey through the Colca Canyon, admiring the small villages of Pinchocclo, Madrigal, Lari, Maca, Achoza, Yanque, and more. We will return to Arequipa and then transfer you to the Arequipa bus terminal for your journey to the city of Cusco (Duration of the trip from 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM). (Photo: Condor at «Cruz del Cóndor in Colca Canyon»).

FOURTH DAY: CITY TOUR IN CUSCO

You will be picked up from the bus terminal and then transferred to your hotel in Cusco so you can rest and recover from the journey. You will have the morning free to stroll and shop for crafts and souvenirs in Cusco on your own. After your lunch, starting at 1:00 PM, we will pick you up from the hotel to begin the city tour of Cusco and its surroundings. This excursion includes visits to the Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral, Santo Domingo Church, the Koricancha Temple, and the nearby ruins of Kenko, Puka Pukara, Tambomachay, and the fortress of Sacsayhuaman.

FIFTH DAY: SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS TOUR

We will pick you up between 08:00 and 09:00 am. The tour will begin with a stop at the natural viewpoint of Corao, where the guide will give you an introduction to the Sacred Valley. You will continue the journey while enjoying the beautiful landscape. The first place you will visit is the traditional Indian market of Pisac, where you can do some souvenir shopping or buy handicrafts. You will then ascend to the Pisac Archaeological Center, where, after a short walk, you will reach the main Inca precincts.

Continuing the trip, you will head to the town of Urubamba, where you can enjoy the local cuisine at an exclusive restaurant. In the afternoon, you will visit the Fortress and Citadel of Ollantaytambo. Finally, you will go to the Ollantaytambo train station to board the train that departs at 16:36 hrs to Aguas Calientes, where you will arrive around 18:09 hrs. You will spend the night at a selected hotel in Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu). (Photo: Sacred Valley of the Incas).

SIXTH DAY: MACHU PICCHU TOUR – THE LOST CITY OF THE INCAS

After getting up very early and having breakfast, you will ascend to the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu. Then, our guide will take you on a tour of Machu Picchu that will last for about 2 hours. During the tour, you will visit the most important precincts of this city, such as the Main Square, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Solar Clock, the Royal Quarters, the Temple of the Three Windows, and the Cemeteries.

After completing the guided tour of Machu Picchu, you have the option to hike to the summit of Huayna Picchu or the Mountain sector, which will take a few hours and allow you to enjoy the landscape and stunning views (this visit is without a guide). Later, you will descend by bus to Aguas Calientes and have lunch there. In the afternoon, you will take the train back to Ollantaytambo, where our staff will be waiting for you to take you by bus to Cusco and drop you off at your hotel. (Photo: Machu Picchu).

SEVENTH DAY: FAREWELL AND FLIGHT FROM CUSCO TO LIMA

After having a good breakfast, we will pick you up from your hotel and take you to the airport in the city of Cusco, which is just a few minutes from the city center. You should arrive at least one hour before your flight for check-in and flight confirmation. After checking in with the airline you will be flying with, we will say our goodbyes, and you will take the flight from Cusco to Lima.