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Tour Discovering the South of Peru

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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
This trip will allow you to discover the most emblematic places in Peru. We will start in the city of Lima, then proceed to the White City of Arequipa and its magnificent Colca Canyon, one of the deepest in the world.

We will continue to Lake Titicaca, the highest in the world, and its traditional islands, which offer a unique view of Inca life. Finally, we will arrive at the ancient capital of the Inca Empire, the city of Cusco, where we can enjoy its magnificent views.
Duration: 9 days
Minimum group: 2 passengers
Difficulty: Intermediate
 Period:
Year-round

Short Itinerary - Discovering the South of Peru

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 - Arequipa - City tour
  • Day 3: Arequipa - Chivay
  • Day 4: Chivay - Cruz del Cóndor - Chivay - Puno
  • Day 5: Puno - Uros Islands - Taquile Island
  • Day 6: Puno - Cusco
  • Day 7: Cusco - City tour and 4 archaeological sites
  • Day 8: Cusco - Pisac - Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes
  • Day 9: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Poroy - Cusco
  • Day 10: Cusco - Return to Lima
 

Complete Itinerary - Discovering the South of Peru

Day 1
Capital De Lima
Lima

Arrival in Lima

Lima, also known as the "City of Kings," is a city with colonial and modern architecture, plazas, parks, museums, gastronomy, and much more.

Upon arriving in Lima, a host will give you a warm welcome, pick you up at the airport, and take you to your hotel.

Lima (150 m)

  • Private vehicle for transfer
  • Private English-speaking assistance
  • Overnight at a hotel with breakfast the following day
Accommodation is guaranteed for most travel dates but may be substituted with another hotel of the same category.
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Day 2
Monasterio Santa Catalina
Santa Catalina Monastery

Lima - Arequipa - City tour

In the morning, you will board your flight to Arequipa. Upon arrival, we will welcome you and transfer you to your hotel. In the afternoon, we will explore the city and its surroundings, starting with the Carmen Alto viewpoint to admire the Misti, Chachani, and Pichu Pichu volcanoes. Next, we will visit Yanahuara to see the sillar portals and the Santa Catalina Monastery.

Finally, we will reach the Plaza de Armas to view the Minor Basilica and the Church of the Society of Jesus.

Optionally, you can visit the Andean Sanctuary Museum, which displays artifacts from pre-Inca and Inca times, including the Juanita mummy, known as the "Ice Maiden."

Lima (50 m) - Arequipa (2330 m)

  • Flight Lima - Arequipa (approximately 40 min.)
  • Private vehicle for transfers and visits
  • Private English-speaking guide
  • Entrance to the Santa Catalina Monastery, the Society of Jesus Church, and the viewpoints
  • Accommodation in a hotel in Arequipa with breakfast
Accommodation is guaranteed for most travel dates but may be substituted with another hotel of the same category.
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Day 3
Mirador A Los Cañones
Pampa Cañahuas

Arequipa - Chivay

In the morning, we will pick you up from your hotel and head to Chivay, where one of the deepest canyons in the world is located.

We will begin our journey towards Pampas Cañahuas (Aguada Blanca and Salinas National Reserve), home to vicuñas and migratory birds. Next, we will stop at the Volcano Viewpoint (4950 m), which offers a panoramic view of the Western Cordillera and the immense snow-capped Ampato (6400 m) and Hualca Hualca (6025 m) volcanoes.

Finally, we will arrive in Chivay and transfer to our hotel. Optionally, you can enjoy the thermal baths (37°C) at "La Calera" (additional cost).

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

  • Shared vehicle for visits
  • Shared English- and Spanish-speaking guide, optional French-speaking guide
  • Entrance to the Colca Canyon
  • Accommodation in a hotel with breakfast
 
Accommodation is guaranteed for most travel dates but may be substituted with another hotel of the same category.
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Day 4
Cruz Del Cóndor Arqp
Cruz del Cóndor

Chivay – Cruz del Cóndor – Chivay – Puno

We will start early with a visit to the Cruz del Cóndor viewpoint, where you can often see majestic condors soaring and enjoy an unforgettable view of the impressive canyon.

On the way back, we will pass through the picturesque towns of Yanque, Coporaque, and Achoma, which have preserved their Inca traditions, including traditional clothing and customs.

In the town of Maca, we will explore its charming church and cobblestone streets. We will then return to Chivay for lunch and continue to Puno, where you will be transferred to your hotel, ending our day filled with natural and cultural wonders.

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

  • Shared vehicle for visits + tourist bus from Chivay to Puno (6 hours travel).
  • Shared English- and Spanish-speaking guide.
  • Entrance to the Colca Canyon.
  • Accommodation in a hotel with breakfast.
 
Accommodation is guaranteed for most travel dates but may be substituted with another hotel of the same category.
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Day  5
Isla Taquile
Taquile Island

Puno – Uros Island – Taquile Island

Today we will explore Lake Titicaca and its islands, starting with the floating Uros Islands, known for their unique way of life, where they use totora (a water plant) for their houses, rafts, and crafts.

Next, we will travel to Taquile Island, home to ancestral weavers. After lunch, we will discover their traditional community life based on Inca principles of "do not steal, do not lie, and do not be idle," customs that have been maintained for centuries. We will also enjoy panoramic views of the lake, the Bay of Puno, Bolivia, and the Altiplano. In the afternoon, we will return to Puno.

Puno (3850 m) - Uros Islands (3850 m) - Taquile Island (4050 m) - Puno

  • Shared boat for visits.
  • Shared English- and Spanish-speaking guide.
  • Entrance to Lake Titicaca.
  • Night in a hotel with breakfast.
Accommodation is guaranteed for most travel dates but may be substituted with another hotel of the same category.
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Day 6
Raqchi
Raqchi

Puno - Raqchi - Cusco

In the morning, we will depart for Cusco, crossing the Altiplano Plateau. Our first stop will be Pucará, famous for its colorful and emblematic "Pucará bulls" crafts.

Next, we will cross the La Raya Pass, where we can admire the landscapes and typical highland fauna. We will continue to Raqchi, an ancient pre-Inca religious site, to explore its impressive temple and structures.

In Andahuaylillas, we will marvel at the Church of San Pedro, dubbed the "Sistine Chapel of America" for its magnificent decoration. Finally, we will head to our hotel in Cusco.

Puno (3850 m) - La Raya Pass (4350 m) – Cusco (3330 m)

  • Shared vehicle for visits.
  • Shared English- and Spanish-speaking guide.
  • Entrance to the churches of Pucará, Raqchi, and Andahuaylillas.
  • Night in a hotel with breakfast.
  • Lunch included.
Accommodation is guaranteed for most travel dates but may be substituted with another hotel of the same category.
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Day 7
4ruinas Cusco
Sacsayhuamán

Cusco – City Tour and 4 Archaeological Sites

You will have the morning free. In the afternoon, we will enjoy the beauty of the imperial city, starting with the Cusco Cathedral, with its magnificently decorated interior. We will then proceed to Qoricancha, or the Temple of the Sun, the most important site from the Inca era, where ceremonies were held in honor of the Sun God, and today is one of the sites where the Inti Raymi (Festival of the Sun) is celebrated.

Next, we will visit the archaeological sites of Tambomachay, Puca Pucara, Q'enqo, and Sacsayhuamán, which impresses with its large construction of perfectly fitting massive stones. Finally, we will return to Cusco.

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

  • Private vehicle for visits.
  • English-speaking guide.
  • Entrance to the Cathedral and Qoricancha, BTG ticket.
  • Night in a hotel with breakfast.
Accommodation is guaranteed for most travel dates but may be substituted with another hotel of the same category.
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Day 8
S. A Ollantaytambo
Ollantaytambo

Cusco - Pisac - Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes

Today we will explore the Sacred Valley of the Incas, starting with the Inca citadel of Pisac, known for its terraces, fountains, and observatories.

We will then descend to the town to visit the traditional Pisac market, where we will discover local customs, gastronomy, and crafts. Afterward, we will travel to Urubamba, the heart of the Sacred Valley, where we will enjoy a delicious lunch.

We will continue to the fortress of Ollantaytambo, which features notable constructions such as the Temple of the Sun and its gigantic monoliths. Finally, we will head to the train station to depart for Aguas Calientes, where you will be transferred to your hotel.

Cusco (3300 m) - Pisac (2950 m) - Ollantaytambo (2800 m) - Aguas Calientes (2000 m)

  • Private English-speaking guide
  • Breakfast and lunch included
  • Night in a hotel
  • Private vehicle for visits. Train from Ollantaytambo to 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 9
Machu Picchu CI
Machu Picchu

Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Ollantaytambo – Cusco

After breakfast today, we will head to the bus station to visit Machu Picchu, one of the 7 Wonders of the World.

The journey takes about 20 minutes, and upon arrival, we will marvel at the magnificent Inca citadel, considered an architectural gem.

Our guided tour will last 2 hours, during which we will explore the most representative areas. Afterward, we will have free time to continue exploring and have the option to visit Huayna Picchu Mountain for stunning views. In the afternoon, we will return to Aguas Calientes and take the train to Ollantaytambo, followed by transportation to Cusco. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel.

Aguas Calientes (2000 m) - Machu Picchu (2400 m) - Poroy (3570 m) - Cusco

  • Private English-speaking guide
  • Breakfast included
  • Night in a hotel
  • Train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
  • Shared buses for transfers in Cusco and to your hotel
  • Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu round-trip tourist bus
  • Entry to Machu Picchu
 
Accommodation is guaranteed for most travel dates but may be substituted with another hotel of the same category.
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Day 10
Aeropuerto
Return to Lima

Cusco – Return to Lima

On this day, you will be picked up from your hotel at the specified time and transferred to the airport to take your flight to Lima and then your international flight back home.

Cusco (3330 m) - Lima (150 m)

  • Private vehicle for transfer
  • Flight from Cusco to Lima
  • 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:

  • 09 nights included
  • Accommodation in comfortable 3-star hotels
  • All breakfasts and meals mentioned in the program
  • Private or group land transportation, as detailed in the program
  • Airport assistance
  • Domestic flights:
    • Lima - Cusco
    • Cusco - Lima
  • All entrance fees to the sites to be visited as per the program
  • English and Spanish-speaking guides for all visits
  • Shared or private excursions, as per the program
  • All activities mentioned in the program

The price does not include:

  • Some meals and dinners not mentioned in the program
  • Beverages
  • Insurance
  • International flights

When would you like to visit Peru?

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

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Reservations are made in advance, especially during holidays and peak season. Only reservations made through the established methods are accepted.

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Change and Cancellation Policies:

  • Rescheduling of tours is allowed with adequate notice, except for tours to Machu Picchu. No-shows will result in the total loss of the service. Cancellations or withdrawal from the service will not be eligible for a refund.
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