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Tour Southern Peru Treasures

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Descubre Cusco, el ancestral Qosqo quechua, que significa "ombligo del mundo". Este nombre encierra la esencia mística de la ciudad, reconocida como el punto de unión entre los tres planos de existencia Inca: el mundo subterráneo o Uku Pacha, el mundo terrenal o Kay Pacha y el mundo celestial o Hanan Pacha. En este tour de 9 días, te invitamos a sumergirte en el centro espiritual y geográfico del universo Inca.
Duracion:
4 dias
Tamaño grupo:
8 personas
Dificultad:
8 personas
Salidas
8 personas
Salidas
8 personas
Altitud
8 personas
Explore Peru on a 14-day journey, ideal for discovering its diversity. From Lima to Machu Picchu, our itinerary takes you to the main destinations in the south. Visit Paracas, the Ballestas Islands, Nazca, Arequipa, the Colca Valley, Puno, Lake Titicaca, Cusco, and the Sacred Valley. Get ready to immerse yourself in a rich experience, where each destination offers a unique blend of culture, history, and breathtaking landscapes.
Duration: 14 days
Min group: 02 passengers
Difficulty: Intermediate
Period:
All year round.

Short itinerary - Southern Peru Treasures

Tierras de los Andes es un operador turístico, que fue fundado en el año 2000 con el propósito de crear auténticas experiencias de viajes a medida y fuera de los caminos tradicionales en América del Sur. El equipo de Tierras de los Andes está compuesto de personas que vienen de diferentes partes del Perú y del mundo para garantizar una experiencia única, nuestro equipo se compone de profesionales de turismo: creadores de viajes, guías nativos y fieles proveedores locales.

  • Day 1: Arrival in Lima
  • Day 2: Lima - City Tour
  • Day 3: Lima - Paracas - Ballestas Islands - Ica - Huacachina Oasis - Nazca
  • Day 4: Nazca - Chauchilla Necropolis - Arequipa
  • Day 5: Arequipa - City Tour
  • Day 6: Arequipa - Chivay
  • Day 7: Chivay - Cruz del Cóndor - Chivay - Puno
  • Day 8: Puno - Uros Islands - Taquile Island
  • Day 9: Puno - Cusco
  • Day 10: Cusco - City Tour and the 4 Ruins
  • Day 11: Cusco - Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley
  • Day 12: Cusco - Pisac - Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes
  • Day 13: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Cusco
  • Day 14: Cusco - Return
 

Complete Itinerary - Treasures of Southern Peru

Day 1
Lima Llegada Peru
Lima

Arrival in Lima

Lima, known as the "City of Kings," delights with its colonial and modern architecture, plazas, parks, museums, and exquisite gastronomy.

Upon arrival in Lima, a friendly host will welcome you at the international airport and transfer you to your hotel.

Lima (150 m)

  • Private vehicle for transfer
  • Private English-speaking assistance
  • Overnight stay in a hotel in Lima
 
Accommodation is guaranteed for most travel dates but may be substituted with another hotel of the same category
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Day 2
Lima Llegada
Plaza de Armas of Lima

Lima - City Tour

On this day, after breakfast, we will explore both colonial and modern Lima. We will start with the Plaza de Armas, the cathedral, the Government Palace, and the Torre Tagle Palace.

We will then continue to the modern part of the city, visiting the neighborhoods of Miraflores and San Isidro, two of Lima's most exclusive and beautiful areas. The afternoon is free.

Lima (150 m)

  • Shared vehicle for tours
  • Private English-speaking guide
  • Entrance to the Convent of Santo Domingo
  • Breakfast included
  • Overnight stay in a hotel in Lima
Accommodation is guaranteed for most travel dates but may be substituted with another hotel of the same category
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Day 3
Paracas Perú
Ballestas Islands

Lima - Paracas - Islas Ballestas - Ica - Oasis Huacachina - Nazca

In the morning, we will depart by bus to Paracas. Upon arrival, we will head to the Paracas Bay, where we will board our boat for the excursion. We will then take a boat trip to the Ballestas Islands, where we will observe sea lions, pelicans, penguins, and other seabirds.

Along the way, we will appreciate the figure known as "The Candelabro," a geoglyph etched into the hillside and over 2500 years old.

At the end of the trip, we will continue to Ica and head to the Huacachina lagoon, an oasis in the desert. Here, we will ride buggies and, from the top, use sandboards to practice sandboarding on the dunes. Then we will take a bus to Nasca.

Lima (150 m) - Paracas (50 m) - Ica (330 m)

  • Bus Lima - Paracas / Paracas - Ica, shared boat for the visit to the Ballestas Islands
  • Spanish-speaking and English-speaking guide
  • Entrance to the Ballestas Islands
  • Breakfast included
  • Overnight stay in a hotel in Nasca
Accommodation is guaranteed for most travel dates but may be substituted with another hotel of the same category
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Day 4
Chauchilla
Chauchilla Cemetery

Nasca - Necrópolis de Chauchilla - Arequipa

After breakfast, we will depart for Nasca, where we will visit the Chauchilla Necropolis, the only place in Peru where we can discover ancient tombs with mummies.

Then, optionally, you can take a flight over the famous "Nazca Lines," geometric and zoomorphic figures ranging from 15 to 300 meters in length, with some lines reaching up to 10 km.

In the afternoon, we will head to the terminal to take the bus to the city of Arequipa. Upon arrival, you will be received and transferred to your hotel.

Ica (330 m) - Nasca (520 m) - Arequipa (2330 m)

  • Private vehicle Ica - Nasca / Bus line Nasca - Arequipa
  • Spanish-speaking and English-speaking guide
  • Entrance to the Chauchilla Necropolis
  • Breakfast included
  • Overnight stay in a hotel in Arequipa
Accommodation is guaranteed for most travel dates but may be substituted with another hotel of the same category
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Day 5
Plaza De Armas Arequipa (2)
Plaza de Armas of Arequipa

Arequipa - City Tour

In the morning, we will visit the iconic sites of the city, starting with the Carmen Alto viewpoint, where we will admire the impressive volcanoes of Arequipa: Misti, Chachani, and Pichu Pichu.

We will head to the Yanahuara neighborhood, where we will appreciate the arches made of sillar (white volcanic stone).

Next, we will visit the Santa Catalina Monastery, the Plaza de Armas, the Minor Basilica of Arequipa, and the Church of the Company of Jesus with its stunning architecture.

Later, optionally, we can visit the Andean Sanctuary Museum, which houses objects from pre-Inca and Inca times, including the Juanita mummy, or "the Ice Maiden."

Arequipa (2330 m)

  • Private vehicle for the visits
  • Private Spanish-speaking and English-speaking guide
  • Entrance to the Santa Catalina Monastery, Church of the Company, and viewpoints
  • Breakfast included
  • Overnight stay in a hotel in Arequipa
Accommodation is guaranteed for most travel dates but may be substituted with another hotel of the same category
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Day 6
Arequipa Chivay
Chivay

Arequipa - Chivay

After breakfast, we will head to Chivay, home to one of the deepest canyons in the world.

We will start by taking the Yura route, skirting around the snow-capped Chachani toward the Pampa Cañahuas (Aguada Blanca and Salinas National Reserve), the habitat of local wildlife.

We will stop at the Volcanoes Viewpoint, the highest point on the route (4950 m), where you can see much of the western mountain range, including the Ampato Volcano (6400 m) and Hualca Hualca (6025 m).

Finally, we will arrive in Chivay and be transferred to your hotel. Later, optionally, you can enjoy the "La Calera" hot springs (37 °C) (optional, with additional cost).

Arequipa (2330 m) - Volcanoes Viewpoint (4950 m) - Chivay (3600 m)

  • Shared vehicle for the visits
    Spanish-speaking and English-speaking guide
    Entrance to the Colca Valley
    Breakfast and lunch included
    Overnight stay in a hotel in the Colca Valley
 
Accommodation is guaranteed for most travel dates but may be substituted with another hotel of the same category
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Day 7
Mirador De Condor
Condor Cross Viewpoint

Chivay - Cruz del Cóndor - Chivay - Puno

This day will be magnificent, as early in the morning we will head to the Cruz del Cóndor viewpoint, where you can usually see the condors, the largest birds in the world, flying. We will also have an impressive view of the canyon, which is spectacular in the morning hours.

On the way back, we will pass through villages such as Yanque, Coporaque, and Achomas, which still preserve their Inca-era traditions.

Then, we will visit the town of Maca, its beautiful church and cobblestone streets, and return to Chivay for lunch. After lunch, we will continue our journey to Puno and your hotel.

Chivay (3600 m) - Cruz del Cóndor (3800 m) - Chivay - Puno (3850 m)

  • Shared vehicle for the visits
  • Spanish-speaking and English-speaking guide
  • Entrance to the Colca Valley
  • Breakfast and lunch included
  • Overnight stay in a hotel in Puno
Accommodation is guaranteed for most travel dates but may be substituted with another hotel of the same category
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Day 8
Islas De Los Uros (2)
Uros Islands

Puno - Uros Islands - Taquile Island

This day will be magnificent, as early in the morning we will head to the Cruz del Cóndor viewpoint, where you can usually see the condors, the largest birds in the world, flying. We will also have an impressive view of the canyon, which is spectacular in the morning hours.

On the way back, we will pass through villages such as Yanque, Coporaque, and Achomas, which still preserve their Inca-era traditions.

Then, we will visit the town of Maca, its beautiful church and cobblestone streets, and return to Chivay for lunch. After lunch, we will continue our journey to Puno and your hotel.

Chivay (3600 m) - Cruz del Cóndor (3800 m) - Chivay - Puno (3850 m)

  • Shared vehicle for the visits
  • Spanish-speaking and English-speaking guide
  • Entrance to the Colca Valley
  • Breakfast and lunch included
  • Overnight stay in a hotel in Puno
Accommodation is guaranteed for most travel dates but may be substituted with another hotel of the same category
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Day 9
Cusco Perú
Cusco

Puno - Cusco

This morning, we will head to Cusco, crossing the Collao highlands. We will stop in Pucará to admire the famous "Toritos de Pucará," symbols of strength with various designs and colors.

We will pass through the La Raya pass, observing the highland fauna, and continue to the Raqchi archaeological site, an ancient religious settlement with temples and houses. In Andahuaylillas, we will visit the Church of San Pedro, the "Sistine Chapel of America," famous for its art.

Finally, we will arrive in Cusco and head to the hotel.

Puno (3850 m) - Abra de La Raya (4350 m) - Cusco (3330 m)

  • Shared vehicle for the visits
  • Spanish-speaking and English-speaking guide
  • Entrance to the churches of Pucará, Raqchi, and Andahuaylillas
  • Breakfast and lunch included
  • Overnight stay in a hotel in Cusco
Accommodation is guaranteed for most travel dates but may be substituted with another hotel of the same category
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Day 10
Sacsayhuamán (3)
Sacsayhuamán

Cusco - Visit of the City and the 4 Ruins

In the morning, we will have free time. In the afternoon, we will enjoy the beauty of the imperial city, starting with the Cusco Cathedral and its magnificent interior decoration. Next, we will head to Qoricancha, the ancient Inca Temple of the Sun, now one of the emblematic places of Inti Raymi.

We will then explore the fascinating archaeological sites of Tambomachay, Puca Pucara, Q'enqo, and Sacsayhuamán, impressive for their monumental stone structures perfectly assembled. We will conclude our day by returning to Cusco after enjoying a day full of history and grandeur.

Cusco (3330 m) - Sacsayhuamán (3700 m) - Cusco

  • Shared vehicle for the visits
  • Spanish-speaking and English-speaking guide
  • Entrance to the cathedral, BTG ticket
  • Breakfast included
  • Overnight stay in a hotel in Cusco
Accommodation is guaranteed for most travel dates but may be substituted with another hotel of the same category
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Day 11
Montaña De Colores Cusco
Rainbow Mountain

Cusco - Mountain of 7 Colors and Red Valley

We will depart early at 4:30 am with our guide from the hotel. First, we will stop in Cusipata for a buffet breakfast. On the way, we will see llamas, alpacas, and shepherds in traditional attire.

As we approach the summit, we will admire the Vinicunca or Rainbow Mountain (5036 m) mountain range. Upon arrival, the guide will provide information about the mountain, its orography, and its ecosystem. It will be an enriching experience, connecting with nature and Andean culture, before returning to the hotel.

*If you choose the Red Valley option, travelers will need to hike faster, following the guide's recommendations. We will then return to the vehicle and head to the restaurant for lunch. Finally, we will return to the city of Cusco.

Cusco (3330 m) - Rainbow Mountain (5036 m) - Cusco

  • Shared vehicle for the visits
  • Spanish-speaking and English-speaking guide
  • Entrance to Rainbow Mountain / Red Valley (additional cost)
  • Breakfast and lunch included
  • Overnight stay in a hotel in Cusco
 
Accommodation is guaranteed for most travel dates but may be substituted with another hotel of the same category
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Day 12
Pisac Cusco (2)
S. A. Pisac

Cusco - Pisac - Ollanta - Aguas Calientes

Today, we will begin our exploration of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, starting with Pisac, with its impressive terrace architecture, plazas, and bridges. We will then head to the town to visit the traditional market and discover its culture.

Next, we will travel to Urubamba, where we will enjoy a typical lunch.

Later, we will explore the Ollantaytambo fortress, with its monumental Inca structures and panoramic views. Finally, we will head to the station to take the train to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu town), where we will be transferred to our hotel.

Cusco (3330 m) - Pisac (2950 m) - Ollantaytambo (2800 m) - Aguas Calientes (2000 m)

  • Shared vehicle for the visits, train Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes
  • Spanish-speaking and English-speaking guide
  • Breakfast and lunch included
  • Overnight stay in a hotel in Aguas Calientes
 
Accommodation is guaranteed for most travel dates but may be substituted with another hotel of the same category
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Day 13
Machu Picchu Cusco Perú
Machu Picchu

Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Cusco

After breakfast, we will head to the bus station to go to Machu Picchu, built on one of the flanks of the ancient mountain amidst lush vegetation.

During our 2-hour guided tour, we will explore the most representative sites of the Inca citadel. Then, we will have free time to continue exploring and optionally visit Huayna Picchu, which offers stunning views. We will return to Aguas Calientes and take the train to Poroy, followed by a transfer to your hotel in Cusco.

Aguas Calientes (2000 m) - Machu Picchu (2400 m)

  • Train Aguas Calientes - Cusco, private vehicle for the transfer
  • Spanish-speaking and English-speaking guide
  • Breakfast included
  • Overnight stay in a hotel in Cusco

 

Accommodation is guaranteed for most travel dates but may be substituted with another hotel of the same category
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Day 14
Viaje De Retorno (2)
Return

Cusco - Return

On this day, you will be transferred to the airport, where you will take your flight to Lima and later your international flight.

  • Private vehicle for the transfer
  • Flight Cusco - Lima (approximately 50 min.)
  • Breakfast included
Accommodation is guaranteed for most travel dates but may be substituted with another hotel of the same category.
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What is included in the trip?

The price includes:

  • 13 nights
  • Accommodation in comfortable 3-star or higher hotels
  • All breakfasts and meals mentioned in the itinerary
  • Private or shared ground transportation, as detailed in the itinerary
  • Airport assistance
  • Domestic flights: Cusco - Lima
  • All entrance fees to the sites visited as per the itinerary
  • Guide for all visits
  • Shared or private excursions, as per the itinerary
  • All activities mentioned in the itinerary

The price does not include:

  • Some lunches and dinners not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Drinks
  • Insurance
  • International flights
  • Tips

When would you like to visit Peru?

Discover Peru on one of our scheduled departures. Unique and cultural experiences await you in this amazing destination.

 
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Reservations are made in advance, especially during holidays and peak season. Reservations are only accepted through the established channels.

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Change and Cancellation Policies
Tour rescheduling is allowed with proper notice, except for tours to Machu Picchu. No-shows will result in the loss of the service. Cancellation or withdrawal from the service will not be entitled to a refund.

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