HIKING AND RURAL LIFE.
14D/13N

Having an experience with local life.

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This circuit focuses on peasant life, in places where visitors are little and very popular and know local populations. It offers the opportunity to share unique moments in warm and pleasant environments.

It combines the discovery of the culture and history of peoples with the magic of places.

Trip information

Tour title

Hiking and rural life.

Duration

14D/13N

Country visited

Peru

Regions crossed

Lima, Arequipa, Puno, Cusco

Highlights

local life; Cusco; experience; hiking; Puno

Best time to come

All year.

Flights number

2 flights

Accomodation

9 nights in 3 *
1 night in accomodation at your own expense.
4 nights in homestay

Meals included

Total meals included : 14 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners

Altitude max

4191 m a.s.l. / 13750 ft a.s.l.

Distance covered

2467.7 km / 1533.4 mi (* as the crow flies)

Difficulty

Intermediate

Recommended age

+12

Itinerary

1: Lima - Aeropuerto Jorge Chavez - Miraflores
2: Miraflores - Lima - Aeropuerto Jorge Chavez - Arequipa
3: Arequipa - Salinas Aguada Blanca - Pampa Cañahuas - Coporaque
4: Coporaque - Valle del Colca - Chivay - Llachón
5: Llachón - Taquile - Puno
6: Puno - Cusco
7: Cusco - Huayopata
8: Huayopata - Huacayupana - Baños Termomedicinales de Cocalmayo - Hidroeléctrica Machupicchu - Machupicchu Pueblo
9: Machupicchu Pueblo - Ollantaytambo - Patacancha
10: Patacancha - Ollantaytambo
11: Ollantaytambo - Chinchero - Moray - Salineras de Maras
12: Salineras de Maras - Urubamba - Pisac - Cusco
13: Cusco
14: Cusco - Lima - Aeropuerto Jorge Chavez

Program details

Lima - Aeropuerto Jorge Chavez - Miraflores

Arrival in Lima, reception and address of the hotel, in the beautiful neighborhood of Miraflores.

We offer a hotel near the airport, assuming that it will arrive at night. If you arrive before or if you wish, we can offer you a hotel in the beautiful Miraflores area.

Meals included : Breakfast

Accommodation :

Hotel Tambo - 3* - Avenida La Paz 1276 - Miraflores
https://www.amaru.com

Altitudes

Altitude min : 21 m a.s.l. / 69 ft a.s.l.
Altitude max : 93 m a.s.l. / 305 ft a.s.l.

Distances (Referencials - as the crow flies)

Lima - Aeropuerto Jorge Chavez - Miraflores : 14.3 km /8.9 mi (road)

Total distance : 14.3 km / 8.9 mi

Miraflores - Lima - Aeropuerto Jorge Chavez - Arequipa

City Tour in the city of Lima.

In the morning, discover the center of Lima and its surrounding neighborhoods: the Plaza de San Martín, El Jirón La Union (which scrap with the Main Square), the City Council of Lima, the Cathedral and the Convent of San Francisco.

Private transfer to the airport and on the Lima to Arequipa flight.

Arrival in Arequipa, welcome and transfer to the hotel.

Meals included : Breakfast

Accommodation :

Hotel Conde de Lemos Arequipa - 3* - Calle Simón Bolívar, San Lázaro, Arequipa - Arequipa
http://www.condelemosinn.com

Altitudes

Altitude min : 21 m a.s.l. / 69 ft a.s.l.
Altitude max : 2350 m a.s.l. / 7710 ft a.s.l.

Distances (Referencials - as the crow flies)

Miraflores - Lima - Aeropuerto Jorge Chavez : 14.3 km /8.9 mi (road)
Lima - Aeropuerto Jorge Chavez - Arequipa : 773.4 km /480.6 mi (flight)

Total distance : 787.6 km / 489.4 mi

Arequipa - Salinas Aguada Blanca - Pampa Cañahuas - Coporaque

Private transport and with a guide in english, by road that leads to the Colca Canyon.

Pass through the Salinas National Reserve and Aguada Blanca, a nature reserve of Vicunts and other Andean camelids. Continuation of the circuit in the area of Pampa Caiahuas stopping in Patapampa, an town at an altitude of 4900 m.

Arrival in Chivay and visit the market, then transferring the town of Coporaque a few kilometers away.

Welcome to the family, installation and sharing lunch.

In the afternoon, activities and walks with the family around Coporaque.

Dinner in the family. Possibility of bathing in the thermal waters of the town.

Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation :

Hotel Pozo del Cielo - 3* - Chusna Pampa, Puente El Inca, Coporaque, Caylloma, Arequipa - Coporaque
https://www.pozodelcielo.com.pe

Altitudes

Altitude min : 2350 m a.s.l. / 7710 ft a.s.l.
Altitude max : 4138 m a.s.l. / 13576 ft a.s.l.

Distances (Referencials - as the crow flies)

Arequipa - Salinas Aguada Blanca : 46.2 km /28.7 mi (road)
Salinas Aguada Blanca - Pampa Cañahuas : 14.8 km /9.2 mi (road)
Pampa Cañahuas - Coporaque : 53.8 km /33.4 mi (road)

Total distance : 114.7 km / 71.3 mi

Coporaque - Valle del Colca - Chivay - Llachón

Breakfast and departure to the Cruz del Cóndor Viewpoint to fully appreciate the depths of the Colca Canyon.

We will visit the site to admire the flight of the condors.

Afterward, we will return to Chivay, passing the Antahuilque viewpoints, the pre-Incan cemetery with hanging tombs of Choquetico, and the traditional villages of Maca and Yanque. Free lunch in Chivay.

After lunch, depart for Llachón by private transportation with a guide.

Meals included : Breakfast

Accommodation :

Homestay

Altitudes

Altitude min : 1997 m a.s.l. / 6552 ft a.s.l.
Altitude max : 3874 m a.s.l. / 12710 ft a.s.l.

Distances (Referencials - as the crow flies)

Coporaque - Valle del Colca : 43.3 km /26.9 mi (road)
Valle del Colca - Chivay : 48.1 km /29.9 mi (road)
Chivay - Llachón : 194.9 km /121.1 mi (road)

Total distance : 286.3 km / 177.9 mi

Llachón - Taquile - Puno

On the way to Puno.

This will be an opportunity to share the daily life of the peninsula's inhabitants and participate in activities such as fishing, which will allow you to discover this way of life so different from that of the rest of the world.

Then, you will sail to Taquile Island, a privileged location thanks to its archaeological remains, places of worship, festivals, and rituals.

You will be welcomed by the island's inhabitants and share a delicious meal in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

Return to Puno in the late afternoon.

Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation :

Hotel Conde de Lemos Puno - 3* - Carmen Alto, San Blas - Puno
https://www.condelemosinn.com/puno/?lang=fr

Altitudes

Altitude min : 3848 m a.s.l. / 12625 ft a.s.l.
Altitude max : 3925 m a.s.l. / 12877 ft a.s.l.

Distances (Referencials - as the crow flies)

Llachón - Taquile : 12.1 km /7.5 mi (boat)
Taquile - Puno : 37.5 km /23.3 mi (road)

Total distance : 49.7 km / 30.9 mi

Puno - Cusco

In the morning, depart by private transport to Cusco.

The journey crosses the Altiplano to the Col de la Raya. Arrive in Sicuani, where you will meet your guide and have lunch.

Several visits are planned along the way: Raqchi and the Andahuaylillas Church, the Sistine Chapel of Latin America.

Arrive in Cusco at the end of the day.

Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation :

Hotel Illa - 3* - Carmen Alto, San Blas - Cusco
https://illahotel.com/illa-hotel/

Altitudes

Altitude min : 3400 m a.s.l. / 11155 ft a.s.l.
Altitude max : 3848 m a.s.l. / 12625 ft a.s.l.

Distances (Referencials - as the crow flies)

Puno - Cusco : 332.8 km /206.8 mi (road)

Total distance : 332.8 km / 206.8 mi

Cusco - Huayopata

Transfer to the bus station and transfer by public minibus to Wayupata.

Arrive at Julia and her family's home in the late morning for a delicious lunch. In the afternoon, discover the different crops grown by Julia and her husband José.

In the afternoon, learn about the coffee extraction process: harvesting, sorting, roasting, and grinding.

Finally, enjoy a good cup of coffee.

Free time and dinner with your hosts

Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation :

Homestay

Altitudes

Altitude min : 1388 m a.s.l. / 4554 ft a.s.l.
Altitude max : 3400 m a.s.l. / 11155 ft a.s.l.

Distances (Referencials - as the crow flies)

Cusco - Huayopata : 87.6 km /54.4 mi (road)

Total distance : 87.6 km / 54.4 mi

Huayopata - Huacayupana - Baños Termomedicinales de Cocalmayo - Hidroeléctrica Machupicchu - Machupicchu Pueblo

The tour continues by private transport.

Arrival in Cocalmayo, where the hot springs are excellent and highly recommended.

The trip continues to the Machupicchu Hydroelectric Plant, at km 122 of the railway.

From there, take the train to Machupicchu Pueblo. The tour can also be done on foot.

Arrival in Machupicchu Pueblo and check-in at the hotel.

Meals included : Breakfast

Accommodation :

Hotel Flower's House - 3* - Calle Kory Wakanki B-9 esquina, Ca. Wuyñay Wayna, Aguas Calientes - Machupicchu pueblo

Altitudes

Altitude min : 1388 m a.s.l. / 4554 ft a.s.l.
Altitude max : 2081 m a.s.l. / 6827 ft a.s.l.

Distances (Referencials - as the crow flies)

Huayopata - Huacayupana : 7.5 km /4.7 mi (road)
Huacayupana - Baños Termomedicinales de Cocalmayo : 6.5 km /4 mi (road)
Baños Termomedicinales de Cocalmayo - Hidroeléctrica Machupicchu : 8.5 km /5.3 mi (road)
Hidroeléctrica Machupicchu - Machupicchu Pueblo : 4.3 km /2.7 mi (train)

Total distance : 26.9 km / 16.7 mi

Machupicchu Pueblo - Ollantaytambo - Patacancha

Bus transfer to the archaeological site, which overlooks the valley from a height of 400 m.

Guided tour to understand what this mysterious city may have been like during the Inca era.

After the tour, you will have free time to wander its streets. The entire day will be dedicated to exploring the site.

Descend to Machu Picchu Pueblo on foot or by bus, at your own pace.

In the afternoon or early evening, train to Ollantaytambo.

Arrive in Ollantaytambo, where Juan will be waiting to take you to the community of Patakancha.

Meals included : Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation :

Homestay

Altitudes

Altitude min : 2081 m a.s.l. / 6827 ft a.s.l.
Altitude max : 3793 m a.s.l. / 12444 ft a.s.l.

Distances (Referencials - as the crow flies)

Machupicchu Pueblo - Ollantaytambo : 30.6 km /19 mi (train)
Ollantaytambo - Patacancha : 12.1 km /7.5 mi (road)

Total distance : 42.7 km / 26.5 mi

Patacancha - Ollantaytambo

Traditional breakfast and a welcoming atmosphere with your hosts.

Depending on your tastes, you can explore local crafts, agriculture, or even take a walk.

The program includes the preparation of pachamanca, a Peruvian specialty that involves steaming food directly in the ground with hot stones placed on top. Help with the preparation and then enjoy a tasting of this original dish! I

In the afternoon, your driver and guide will take you back to Ollantaytambo.

Check-in at your hotel.

Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation :

Hotel Sol Natura - 3* - Avenida Ferrocarril 633, Ollantaytambo - Ollantaytambo
https://solnaturahotel.com/

Altitudes

Altitude min : 2844 m a.s.l. / 9331 ft a.s.l.
Altitude max : 3793 m a.s.l. / 12444 ft a.s.l.

Distances (Referencials - as the crow flies)

Patacancha - Ollantaytambo : 12.1 km /7.5 mi (road)

Total distance : 12.1 km / 7.5 mi

Ollantaytambo - Chinchero - Moray - Salineras de Maras

The day will begin with a visit to the archaeological site of Ollantaytambo.

A morning visit is ideal, as the light is perfect and the tourist crowds have not yet arrived.

We will then head to the village of Chinchero, a predominantly indigenous village. After this visit, we will head to the ruins of Moray, a very special site believed to have served as an agricultural laboratory during the Inca era. In the afternoon, we will continue the route to the Salar de Maras, an open-pit salt mine at over 3,000 m above sea level.

Afterward, we will meet with our host, Timotea.

Meals included : Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation :

Homestay

Altitudes

Altitude min : 2844 m a.s.l. / 9331 ft a.s.l.
Altitude max : 3714 m a.s.l. / 12185 ft a.s.l.

Distances (Referencials - as the crow flies)

Ollantaytambo - Chinchero : 27.5 km /17.1 mi (road)
Chinchero - Moray : 17.4 km /10.8 mi (road)
Moray - Salineras de Maras : 5.4 km /3.4 mi (road)

Total distance : 50.3 km / 31.3 mi

Salineras de Maras - Urubamba - Pisac - Cusco

Visit to Pisac.

The day will begin with a visit to the village of Urubamba, before heading in the morning to the village of Pisac, where the landscapes are once again different. Visit the ruins and the market.

Meals included : Breakfast

Accommodation :

Hotel Illa - 3* - Carmen Alto, San Blas - Cusco
https://illahotel.com/illa-hotel/

Altitudes

Altitude min : 2955 m a.s.l. / 9695 ft a.s.l.
Altitude max : 4191 m a.s.l. / 13750 ft a.s.l.

Distances (Referencials - as the crow flies)

Salineras de Maras - Urubamba : 14.1 km /8.8 mi (road)
Urubamba - Pisac : 49.6 km /30.8 mi (road)
Pisac - Cusco : 17.5 km /10.9 mi (road)

Total distance : 81.2 km / 50.5 mi

Cusco

Visit the most emblematic places in the city of Cusco.

Walking tour through the thousand alleys of the Inca Imperial City: the San Blas district, passing by the Twelve-Cornered Stone and the Plaza de Armas, a witness to numerous historical events.

This plaza overlooks the Cathedral, which will be visited in detail. The tour continues with the Qorikancha, the ancient Temple of the Sun, occupied and transformed by the Dominicans after the arrival of the conquistadors. If time permits, visit the colorful covered market of San Pedro.

Free time after the visits.

Meals included : Breakfast

Accommodation :

Hotel Illa - 3* - Carmen Alto, San Blas - Cusco
https://illahotel.com/illa-hotel/

Altitude

Altitude min : 3400 m a.s.l. / 11155 ft a.s.l.

Cusco - Lima - Aeropuerto Jorge Chavez

Return to Lima.

Transfer to Cusco's Velasco Astete Airport and boarding the flight to Lima.

Arrival in Lima and connection for the international flight.

Meals included : Breakfast

Accommodation :

Accomodation at your own expense.

Altitudes

Altitude min : 21 m a.s.l. / 69 ft a.s.l.
Altitude max : 3400 m a.s.l. / 11155 ft a.s.l.

Distances (Referencials - as the crow flies)

Cusco - Lima - Aeropuerto Jorge Chavez : 581.5 km /361.3 mi (flight)

Total distance : 581.5 km / 361.3 mi

Included

All domestic transportation: domestic flights, transfers, boats, local or private buses, and the listed trains, unless otherwise specified.
Hotels according to the category indicated by the small stars at the end of each day. The hotels suggested in the day-by-day program are subject to availability. In case of unavailability, an equivalent hotel may be offered.
All site entrance fees, unless otherwise noted.
English-speaking guide service for tours, unless specified otherwise.
Meals indicated as included.
All breakfasts.