11-Day Semi-Private Tour: Cusco, Machu Picchu, Lake Titcaca And Colca Canyon: Triphobo

Itinerary

Day 1: Welcome to the Sacred valley of the Incas

Stop At: Sacred valley of the Incas, Cusco Region
Welcome to Per. Once you arrive to Lima you will depart on your domestic flight to Cusco, the Capital of the Incas. Upon arrival in Cusco you will be met and get a warm welcome by the Cusco Unique Experience team. From Cusco you will be transferred to the Sacred valley where you will have the rest of the day at your leisure.
Duration: 21 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Hotel in the Sacred valley

Day 2: The Sacred valley & Train to Machu picchu (B - L)

Stop At: Sacred valley of the Incas, Cusco Region
The Sacred valley of the Incas was important for the Incan Empire as it worked as an agricultural, spiritual and political center. This tour will take you through amazing scenic Andean landscapes to the interesting archaeological site of the town Pisac which were a former military base of the Incas and is where ancient Inca priests once existed. Next stop will be at the town of Yanahuara where we will enjoy a delicious lunch based on typical dishes from the exquisite Peruvian cuisine. Ollantaytambo is the most well-preserved town in Peru today considering the Incan architecture and is also the holder of a great archaeological site, where big monuments are located on the steep mountain hills and the faces of the surrounding mountains. After experiencing Ollantaytambo, the train ride to Aguas Calientes awaits and will take you through beautiful Andean landscape along the great Vilcanota River. In Aguas Calientes, neat touristic restaurants, souvenir markets and natural hot springs will be available. There you will get settled comfortably in your hotel and get a good night sleep before the next days big adventure to the Lost City of the Incas.
Duration: 10 hours

Meals included:
Breakfast
Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight in Hotel in Aguas Calientes

Day 3: Machu picchu & Train to Ollantaytambo (B)

Stop At: Santuario Historico de Machu picchu, Machu picchu, Sacred valley, Cusco Region
Very early in the morning you and the tour guide will take the bus up to Machu picchu. Once the gates to Machu picchu open, your guide will take you through an amazing roundtrip in this amazing city, you will pass by all its temples, offering areas, Inca monuments and you will learn about the history and the culture of the Incas. If you are an adventurous person and want to see more of the site, you can also take a hike to the magnificent mountain Huayna picchu, located next to Machu picchu. From there you can walk to the top of the mountain between Inca temples and houses and see Machu picchu from many different angels. You can also hike down behind Huayna picchu Mountain to its cave, where the Incas once kept mummies and sacred treasures. This hike is not included in the tour package and it is much recommended to book this hike several months in advance, due to its high popularity and restricted availability. In the late afternoon your train will take you back to Ollantaytambo where you will walk to your hotel which is located very close to the train station.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Hotel in the Sacred Valley

Day 4: Maras Moray & Chinchero (B - L)

Stop At: Moray Agricultural Terraces, Maras, Cusco Region
Today you will visit some spectacular sites in the Sacred Valley of Cusco constructed by the Incas and the nature of Peru. This private tour will take you to the Salineras salt mine which includes over 3000 salt pools, close to the town of Maras. This tour will also show you the spectacular agricultural labs of the Incas, which have shapes of aqueducts from the old Roman times. The tour guide will explain with more information the myths and ancient histories about these two wonders. Arriving in the town of Chinchero, we will stop and have a delicious lunch in a touristic restaurant in where some of the famous Peruvian food will be served. Chinchero is famous for its amazing textile market and you can have the opportunity to buy a beautiful textile souvenir home. Its archaeological site is located beautifully together with the main church of the town and your tour guide will teach all about its history and myths. Before going back to your hotel in Cusco, you will get a demonstration of how the textiles in this area is hand made, colored and how the textile clothes is produced.
Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
Breakfast
Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight in Hotel in Cusco

Day 5: Cusco City & Color your Journey (B)

Stop At: Cusco Cathedral, Cusco, Cusco Region
Cusco City is not only the ancient capital of the Incas, but also the most popular tourist destination in South America. The city tour will take you to Qorikancha; the temple of the sun, which was the most important religious center of the Incas, where ancient temples are located and the history of the Spanish conquest and the Inca society will be found. It will take you to the very interesting Cathedral located on Plaza de armas in Cusco which is a very important place for the locals of Cusco, there you will find some very important paintings, art and histories. The tour also goes to the amazing Inca fortress Sacsayhauman, where the Incas ones had a big war against the Spanish conquistadors, to Qenqo, a religious Inca site, to Tambomachay, an intelligent irrigation center and to Pukara Pukara, a military base of the Incas.
After the visit you will be transferred back to your hotel. At the end of the day, be surprised with your choice of a detailed coffee or chocolate workshop, go relaxing in an Incan inspired spa session or take a Peruvian cooking class and learn all about the famous Peruvian Cuisine.
Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Hotel in Cusco

Day 6: Cusco to Lake Titicaca (B - L)

Stop At: Lake Titicaca, Puno, Puno Region
In time for your bus ride to Lake Titicaca you will be picked up at your hotel in Cusco and transferred to the bus station. During the 10-hours bus ride you will be visiting different touristic sites such as the Sistine Chapel of the Americas of Andahuaylillas, the Inca temple of Raqchi, enjoying the view point of la Raya, the Museum of the Inca Aymara and you will enjoy a delicious lunch in the town of Sicuani. During the trip your guide will explain you all about the different sites and its histories You will arrive in Puno around 5:30pm from where your driver will transfer you to your hotel at the banks of Lake Titicaca.
Duration: 10 hours

Meals included:
Breakfast
Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight in Hotel at Lake Titicaca

Day 7: Uros & Taquile Floating Islands (B - L)

Stop At: Lake Titicaca, Puno, Puno Region
In the morning you will be transferred from your hotel in Puno to the port where we will board the boat. On the way we visit two floating islands, inhabited by the legendary Uros, fishermen who have made the use of Totora reeds a way of life. Sailing on Totora boats is available and optional.
Thereafter we will depart to Taquile Island, slowly we ascend to the town, a gentle hike that takes about 50-minutes. There we observe a native community that conserves ancestral forms. Its people are skilled weavers and you can interact with them and share your cultures.
Before returning back to Puno you will have lunch at a local restaurant. You can also go down the west side of the island on a staircase of 500 steps where you will see spectacular views.
At the port of Puno you will be transferred to your hotel at the banks of Lake Titicaca.
Duration: 9 hours

Meals included:
Breakfast
Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight in Hotel at Lake Titicaca

Day 8: Lake Titicaca to Colca Canyon (B)

Stop At: Colca Canyon, Arequipa Region
In the morning you will be transferred from your hotel at Lake Titicaca to the bu station in Puno where your bus ride to Colca Canyon awaits. During the 6-hour long trip you will have a few stops to look at bird species, lagoons, Andean animals, beautiful landscapes, have coca tea time and admire the mighty volcano Patapampa. Along the way you will be provided with snacks and water and the bus guide will explain all about the landscape and history you will be passing by. Once in Chivay a representative will pick you up and transfer you to your hotel.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Hotel in Colca Canyon

Day 9: Colca Canyon to Arequipa (B - L)

Stop At: Colca Canyon, Arequipa Region
Very early in the morning, you will be met at your hotel and taken to the most spectacular places in the Colca Canyon. Along the way, we will stop in some small Andean villages where the Colonial architecture continues to be well preserved and you will experience some of the most amazing pre-inca terrases you can find around Per. We will then travel along the canyon until we reach the Mirador Cruz del Condor, which is the most popular viewing point for looking into the depths of the Colca Canyon; at this particular point the canyon is 1200m deep. From there you will almost always experience condors flying over you with breathtaking scenery in the background. You will have an opportunity for a short hike along the canyon. Once you have taken in the refreshing air of the Colca Canyon, we will head to your hotel in Arequipa, which will take approximately 4 hours.
Duration: 11 hours

Meals included:
Breakfast
Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight in Hotel in Arequipa

Day 10: Arequipa Walking City Tour (B)

Stop At: Historic Centre of Arequipa, Arequipa, Arequipa Region
At first you will visit the Santa Catalina monastery, which is a sample of four centuries of Arequipa architecture. The intrusive cells, the small streets and cloisters are full of colorful flowers and walls painted in fresh dyes. The narrow alleys lead to the various parts of the convent that go through picturesque places with the original furniturs displayed. Thereafter the tour goes to the Plaza de armas of Arequipa, one of the most beautiful main squares in Peru, the Jesuit Church of the Company, which in its beautiful facade shows the so-called mestizo architecture, its cloisters and dome, you will visit the Tristan del Pozo mansion and in the end, we will visit the Andean Santuarios museum where the lady of the Ampato is found, and other mummies whose stories are a sample of the magical religious beliefs and the man - nature relationship that supported their purpose of life in this world.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Hotel in Arequipa

Day 11: Farewell Peru (B)

Stop At: Historic Centre of Arequipa, Arequipa, Arequipa Region
In time for your domestic flight to Lima you will be picked up from your hotel in Arequipa and transferred to its Airport.

We hope that you had a unique experience with us!
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.

11-Day Semi-Private Tour: Cusco, Machu Picchu, Lake Titcaca And Colca Canyon

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