IT IS PERÚ.
11D/10N

Discovering Peru in all its forms.

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A tour that goes straight to the essentials and allows you to discover Peru's must-see places in a short time.

Trip information

Tour title

It is Perú.

Duration

11D/10N

Country visited

Peru

Regions crossed

Lima, Arequipa, Puno, Cusco

Highlights

landscapes,nature,textiles

Best time to come

May to October

Flights number

2 flights

Accomodation

No hotel configured

Meals included

Total meals included : 10 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 0 dinner

Altitude max

3925 m a.s.l. / 12877 ft a.s.l.

Distance covered

2390.5 km / 1485.4 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 - Valle del Colca - Chivay
4: Chivay - Valle del Colca - Chivay - Llachón
5: Llachón - Taquile - Puno
6: Puno - Cusco
7: Cusco - Chinchero - Moray - Salineras de Maras - Ollantaytambo - Machupicchu Pueblo
8: Machupicchu Pueblo - Ollantaytambo
9: Ollantaytambo - Pisac - Tambomachay - Puka Pukara - Q'enqo Grande - Saysaywaman - Cusco
10: Cusco
11: Cusco - Lima - Aeropuerto Jorge Chavez

Program details

Lima - Aeropuerto Jorge Chavez - Miraflores

Arrival in the capital of Peru.

Arrival in Lima, reception at the airport, and transfer to your hotel, located in the beautiful Miraflores neighborhood.

Take advantage of the capital's wide range of culinary offerings to discover the richness of Peruvian cuisine.

Meals included : None

Accommodation :

No accomodation proposed

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 Lima. Arrival in Arequipa.

In the morning, visit downtown Lima and its surroundings: San Martín Square, La Unión Street (which connects to the Plaza de Armas), Lima City Hall, the cathedral, and the convent of San Francisco.

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

Arrival in Arequipa, reception, and transfer to the hotel.

Meals included : Breakfast

Accommodation :

No accomodation proposed

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 - Valle del Colca - Chivay

City tour in Arequipa.

In the morning, visit the main square, the cathedral, the church and convent of La Compañía, and the monastery of Santa Catalina, an authentic little village in the heart of the city. End the city tour by passing through the Yanahuara and Carmen Alto viewpoints to enjoy a magnificent view of the Andean terraces of the Arequipa countryside.

In the early afternoon, depart from the hotel by private transport along the road that leads to the Colca Canyon, in the heart of the Peruvian Andes.

We will pass through the Pampa Cañahuas area and stop at Patapampa, located at an altitude of 4,900 meters, to admire the Ampato, Sacanbaya, and Hualca-Hualca volcanoes.

Arrival in Chivay and transfer to the hotel.

Option to bathe in the hot springs of La Calera.

Meals included : Breakfast

Accommodation :

No accomodation proposed

Altitudes

Altitude min : 1997 m a.s.l. / 6552 ft a.s.l.
Altitude max : 3637 m a.s.l. / 11932 ft a.s.l.

Distances (Referencials - as the crow flies)

Arequipa - Valle del Colca : 104.8 km /65.1 mi (road)
Valle del Colca - Chivay : 48.1 km /29.9 mi (road)

Total distance : 152.9 km / 95 mi

Chivay - Valle del Colca - Chivay - Llachón

Breakfast, then hike to the Cruz del Cóndor viewpoint to appreciate the depth of the Colca Canyon.

Stay at the site to admire the flight of the condors. Then, return to Chivay passing by the viewpoints of Antahuilque, the pre-Inca cemetery with suspended tombs of Choquetico, and the traditional villages of Maca and Yanque.

After lunch, transfer to Llachón by private transport with a guide.

Check in at the home of local residents.

Meals included : Breakfast

Accommodation :

No accomodation proposed

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)

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

Total distance : 291 km / 180.8 mi

Llachón - Taquile - Puno

Return to Puno.

You will have the opportunity to experience 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.

The boat will then take you 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 enjoy a delicious meal in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

Return to Puno in the late afternoon

Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation :

No accomodation proposed

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, departure by private transport to Cusco.

Until the Raya Pass, the journey takes place in the heart of the Altiplano. Arrival in Sicuani, meeting with the guide, and lunch.

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

Arrival in Cusco at the end of the day.

Free time.

Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation :

No accomodation proposed

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 - Chinchero - Moray - Salineras de Maras - Ollantaytambo - Machupicchu Pueblo

Departure by private transport to the village of Chinchero, with its strong indigenous character.

Continue to the Maras Salt Mines, an open-air salt mine at an altitude of over 3000 m. Next, visit the site of Moray, probably an agricultural laboratory that was formerly used for the acclimatization of crops. Arrival in Ollantaytambo.

Visit to the archaeological site.

Departure by train from Ollantaytambo station to Machu Picchu Pueblo (Aguas Calientes) in the afternoon. Arrival in Machu Picchu Pueblo and accommodation at the hotel.

Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation :

No accomodation proposed

Altitudes

Altitude min : 2081 m a.s.l. / 6827 ft a.s.l.
Altitude max : 3714 m a.s.l. / 12185 ft a.s.l.

Distances (Referencials - as the crow flies)

Cusco - Chinchero : 16 km /9.9 mi (road)
Chinchero - Moray : 17.4 km /10.8 mi (road)
Moray - Salineras de Maras : 5.4 km /3.4 mi (road)
Salineras de Maras - Ollantaytambo : 12.5 km /7.8 mi (road)
Ollantaytambo - Machupicchu Pueblo : 30.6 km /19 mi (road)

Total distance : 82 km / 51 mi

Machupicchu Pueblo - Ollantaytambo

Trajet en bus jusqu'au site surplombant la vallée de 400 mètres.

Visite guidée pour comprendre à quoi ressemblait cette mystérieuse cité à l'époque inca. Après la visite, temps libre pour flâner dans les ruelles.

Journée entière consacrée à l'exploration du site. Descente au Machu Picchu à pied ou en bus, selon votre rythme.

Dans l'après-midi ou en début de soirée, train pour Ollantaytambo.

Arrivée à Ollantaytambo et hébergement à l'hôtel.

Possibilité d'ascension du Huayna Picchu ou du Machu Picchu. Merci de nous prévenir à l'avance lors de la préparation du projet.

Meals included : Breakfast

Accommodation :

No accomodation proposed

Altitudes

Altitude min : 2081 m a.s.l. / 6827 ft a.s.l.
Altitude max : 2844 m a.s.l. / 9331 ft a.s.l.

Distances (Referencials - as the crow flies)

Machupicchu Pueblo - Ollantaytambo : 30.6 km /19 mi (train)

Total distance : 30.6 km / 19 mi

Ollantaytambo - Pisac - Tambomachay - Puka Pukara - Q'enqo Grande - Saysaywaman - Cusco

Le matin, nous explorerons la Vallée Sacrée des Incas.

Arrivée à Pisaq, visite du site archéologique et du marché artisanal.

Poursuite de la visite vers Tambomachay, un complexe dédié à la divinité de l'eau.

Randonnée vers Cusco, en passant par une petite vallée. En chemin, visite des sites de Pukara, Q'enqo et Saqsaywaman, une imposante structure mégalithique en pierre qui était autrefois le temple principal de Hanan Qosqo (Cusco vu d'en haut).

Retour à Cusco en fin d'après-midi.

Meals included : Breakfast

Accommodation :

No accomodation proposed

Altitudes

Altitude min : 2844 m a.s.l. / 9331 ft a.s.l.
Altitude max : 3778 m a.s.l. / 12395 ft a.s.l.

Distances (Referencials - as the crow flies)

Ollantaytambo - Pisac : 48.2 km /30 mi (road)
Pisac - Tambomachay : 14.1 km /8.8 mi (road)
Tambomachay - Puka Pukara : 0.6 km /0.4 mi (road)
Puka Pukara - Q'enqo Grande : 3 km /1.9 mi (road)
Q'enqo Grande - Saysaywaman : 1.2 km /0.7 mi (road)
Saysaywaman - Cusco : 1.1 km /0.7 mi (road)

Total distance : 68.2 km / 42.4 mi

Cusco

Walking city tour in Cusco.

Walk through the myriad narrow streets of the Imperial Inca City: the San Blas neighborhood, passing by the Pierre aux 12 Angles and the Plaza de Armas, which has witnessed so many historical events. The Cathedral dominates this plaza, which will be the subject of a thorough visit.

The visit continues with the Qorikancha, the ancient Temple of the Sun, occupied and transformed by the Dominicans upon 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 :

No accomodation proposed

Altitude

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

Cusco - Lima - Aeropuerto Jorge Chavez

End of our services.

Transfer to Velasco Astete Airport and boarding for the flight to Lima.

Arrival in Lima and connection to an international flight.

Meals included : Breakfast

Accommodation :

No accomodation proposed

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.