10 Days Discover Peru: Lima, Arequipa, Puno, Cusco & Machu Picchu
10 Days Discover Peru: Lima, Arequipa, Puno, Cusco & Machu Picchu
South of Perú we will find a White city with a unique architecture; a majestic bird flying over the world’s deepest canyon; a mysterious, huge, navigable lake; a city located among the clouds.
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Centro Historico de Lima
In the afternoon (2 pm), an exclusive and intense tour of the Historical Center of Lima will take us to know and admire the architectonic relics that are part of the old Lima, which has been recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. The Convent of Santo Domingo, is the beginning of this magnificent experience. It was built during the foundation of Lima. The Universidad Mayor de San Marcos (University of San Marcos) was founded on this site, the oldest in America. Inside, the choir with the oldest stalls in the country; and the library, with 25,000 books, some printed in the XV century, has an invaluable historical value. The mortal remains of San Martín de Porres, San Juan Masías and Santa Rosa de Lima lie inside. Crossing the Plaza Mayor, the Government Palace and the Municipality, going into the Cathedral, a jewel in the history of Lima, with artworks that will make us feel closer to colonial Lima.
2 hoursMuseo Larco
Day 2: Day 02: Arequipa, the White City
2 hoursHistoric Centre of Arequipa
Transfer to the airport. Departure to Arequipa. Arrival, assistance and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, the “White City” opens its doors to us in a tour that starts in the beautiful colonial neighborhood of San Lázaro, the place where Arequipa was founded; from here we will walk thru its colorful streets adorned with geraniums and later we will go to the observation point of Carmen Alto, to enjoy a beautiful view of agricultural terraces and from there we will be able to observe the three volcanos towering over the city: Misti, Chachani and Picchu -Picchu. We continue towards the colonial district of Yanahuara, famous for its church built in the Andalusian style and its observation point, erected with a beautiful architecture and surrounded with arches made of ashlar.
2 hoursMonasterio de Santa Catalina
Day 3: Day 03: The volcanos route, Pampa Cañahuas and Chivay
2 hoursChivay
Day 4: Day 04: Colca Canyon, Observation point of the Cruz del Cóndor and Route to Puno
4 hoursColca Canyon
Day 5: Day 05: The Titicaca Sacred Lake and its islands
5 hoursTaquile Island
Day 6: Day 06: Route of the Altiplano
6 hoursLa Raya Pass
We depart in a tour bus to the city of Cusco. Our first stop will be the Museo de Lítico de Pucará (Pucara lithic museum), place that preserves the remains of the Pucará culture with pieces that will surprise us such as monoliths, stelas and sculptures with animal shapes. This town is also famous for the toritos de Pucará (Pucara little bulls), beautiful multicolored handicrafts that symbolize protection, happiness and fertility. Our next stop will be in the highest point at 4,335 m.a.s.l. in La Raya, geographic division of the basin of the water from the Titicaca lake and from the Vilcanota river that will go to the Amazonas river basin. Lunch.
4 hoursWiracocha
We continue towards the town of Racchi, location of the temple of the god Wiracocha, the stone base of the huge columns and walls stand out and give us an idea of how majestic this small palace was.
1 hourSan Pedro Apostol de Andahuaylillas
Day 7: Day 07: Archaeological Park of Sacsayhuaman, Tambomachay, Q'enqo, Puca Pucara & Cusco, Capital of Inca Empire
2 hoursSacsayhuaman
In the morning, we will leave behind the crowds in order to visit Sacsayhuamán, an impressive citadel full of colossal constructions surrounded by beautiful landscape in total communion with the environment. Afterwards, we continue to the Inca adoratory of Q’enqo, with its surprising altar for sacrifices embedded in the internal part of its rocky formation. Finally, we arrive at the Puca Pucará lookout and Tambomachay, a monument of notable architectonic excellence which is considered one of the pillars of the Andean cosmovision. Free afternoon to enjoy the city.
4 hoursMercado Central de San Pedro
In the afternoon, exclusive stroll in the city that starts with a visit to the Plaza de San Cristóbal (San Cristobal Square) to enjoy a panoramic overview of the city. Afterwards, we will visit the San Pedro Market, where we will absorb the local flavors and learn more about the products of the area in this market that has it all and supplies the entire city.
2 hoursQorikancha
Later, the Qorikancha Temple will welcome us with all its splendor and magnificence, with walls that used to be covered in gold. From San Blas, the artisans’ neighborhood, we will walk down the street Hatun Rumiyoc finding in our way the palace Inca Roca, today´s Archbishops Palace, and we will have time to admire the world famous Twelve Angled Stone.
1 hourCusco Cathedral
Day 8: Day 08: Inca Village of Chinchero, Terraces of Moray and the Inca Village of Ollantaytambo
1 hourChinchero
This day we shall visit the most outstanding places in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. We will depart towards the Village of Chinchero, the most typical and colorful of the Sacred Valley. This village is famous for its weaving women. Short stop in a textiles center to appreciate the old Inca techniques for the dyeing and spinning using alpaca wool.
1 hour 30 minutesMoray Valle Sagrado de los Incas
After visiting the Inca plaza with its beautiful colonial church, we will continue towards Moray, a beautiful Inca archaeological site made up of concentric agricultural terraces that served as a lab to recreate microclimates. Lunch.
30 minutesOllantaytambo
Day 9: Day 09: Machu Picchu, the Lost City
2 hoursSantuario Historico de Machu Picchu
Day 10: Day 10: Farewell
12 hoursCusco
No accommodation included on this day.
1 hourIncluded
- 6x Lunch
- Accommodation included: 9 nights
- Entry/Admission - Museo Larco
- Entry/Admission - Monasterio de Santa Catalina
- Entry/Admission - Cusco Cathedral
- Entry/Admission - Centro Historico de Lima
- Entry/Admission - Santuario Historico de Machu Picchu
- Entry/Admission - Moray
- Entry/Admission - Qorikancha
- Entry/Admission - Sacsayhuaman
- Entry/Admission - La Raya Pass
- Entry/Admission - San Pedro Apostol de Andahuaylillas
- Entry/Admission - Mercado Central de San Pedro
- Entry/Admission - Historic Centre of Arequipa
Not Included
- Drinks.
- Gratuities
- International tickets or domestic flights
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.