Perú Tour In 10 Days Starting Upon Arrival To Arequipa Quiet City

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Day 1: Arrival at Arequipa - City trip and viewpoints

Stop At: Aeropuerto Rodriguez Ballon, Arequipa 04017, Peru
We recommed to get in Arequipa city before noon. So at first will be the pick up from the airport or bus station.
Size of the group: Private tour only you.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Plaza de Yanahuara, Cuesta del Angel 513, Arequipa 04017 Peru
We will visit the main square and viewpoint of Yanahuara distrit
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Mirador Carmen Alto, Arequipa Peru
We will visit this viewpoint to see the magnificent views of the city, the the Chilina valley and the Misti and Chachani Volcano closer. Enrance fee is: USD 1.5 pp
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Plaza de Armas, Arequipa Peru
We will visit the main square of Arequipa there we can visit the cathedral church.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Monasterio de Santa Catalina, Santa Catalina 301, Arequipa Peru
The Monastery of Santa Catalina de Siena is a monastery of nuns of the Dominican Second Order.
But there is an option: If you prefer you could choose to visit the The Museum of Andean Sanctuaries (Museo Santuarios Andinos)
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Museo Santuarios Andinos, La Merced 110 A Media Cuadra De La Plaza De Armas, Arequipa Peru
Museum of Andean Sanctuaries (Museo Santuarios Andinos)
But there is an option: If you prefer you could choose to visit the The Monastery of Santa Catalina de Siena is a monastery of nuns of the Dominican Second Order.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight hotel standart *** Doubles or twins rooms

Day 2: Salinas salt lagoon full day rip from Arequipa

Stop At: Laguna de Salinas, between route 34C and 115 Peru
07:00 Pick up from your hotel in Arequipa then you will enjoy a scenic 3-hour drive to the Salinas Lagoon. You will take a paved road, heading towards Baños de Jesús and Chiguata (3000M) and then uphill, following dirt roads and bumps in the slopes of Pichu Pichu.
You will then visit Salinas Luicho, where you might find native wildlife, such as South American camelids, llamas, alpacas and various bird species. You might also enter Salinas Salt, if there's enough water in the lagoon. You will take in the sights of Ñuñu (a little volcano) and the Ubinas volcano.
Your visit will also include a hike (optional 3 km maximum).
You will return to Arequipa at 5:00pm approximately.
Size of the group: Private tour only you.
Duration: 9 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch: Snack
Accommodation included: Overnight hotel standart *** Doubles or twins rooms

Day 3: Arequipa - Salinas National Reserve - Colca with short hike at Yanque village

Stop At: Salinas y Aguada Blanca National Reserve, Avenida Arequipa, Arequipa 04001 Peru
We will have a couple stops: first to appreciate the herds of wild vicuñas then to see herds of alpacas and llamas. Our next stop will be at the high point during our journey we will pass over 4900 m.a.s.l.
Entrance fee is: USD 21 p/p
Size of the group: private tour only you.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Abra Patapampa, Carretera 1SE, 30 Kms south of Chivay, Chivay 04145 Peru
Our next stop will be at this high point during our journey we will pass over 4900 m.a.s.l.
Optional get out of the car.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Chivay, Chivay, Colca Canyon, Arequipa Region
After 3 hours of travel and 4 hours in total with the stops we will arrive at the town of Chivay which is the capital of that valley. We can have lunch (on your expenses) Then we will go to our hotel. Check in. In the afternoon we will go a short hike to see Inca terraces and the local atmosphere even we can go hot spring 35 Celcius.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Uyo Uyo Archaeological Site, Yanque Peru
We start at 15:00 to hike to Uyo Uyo Archaeological Site for Incan ruins and stunning natural views. Climb the relatively easy trail and experience the panoramic views of Colca
Entrance fee is: USD 1.5 p/p
Size of the group: Private tour only you
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Hot Springs Chacapi, Away From the Main Square Of Yanque 2 km, Yanque 04140 Peru
This visit is optional are hot spring of 35 grades celcius.
The entrance fee is: USD 5 p/p

Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnigh hotel standart *** Doubles or twins rooms

Day 4: Colca Canyon viewpoint - Condors - Puno

Stop At: Colca Canyon, Colca Canyon, Arequipa Region
06:45 After breakfast we are going to heading our journey to the viewpoint of the Colca Canyon including the condors cross for a spectacular view of the flight of the Condors also to observe the depth of the Colca canyon, we stop more than an hour there. During our back we have some little stops in the traditional villages as Maca, Yanque and viewpoints as Choquetico and antahuillque. Finishing our trip at this quiet and picturesque valley we continuing our journey to Puno city that is our finally destination of this day. On the way will visit the The TOMBS OF SILLUSTANI show pre-Inca characteristics that were later redressed with Inca stone blocks.
Don´t worry we will have time to buy or eat something for lunch during our journey.
Arrive in Puno at 19:00
Size of the group: Privae tour only you
Duration: 8 hours

Stop At: Mirador Cruz del Condor, Cabanaconde Peru
We will spend more a one hour to enjoy of the incredible scenics landscapes.
The entrance fee for Colca Canyon including the National Reserve of Salinas and Aguada Blanca is: USD 21 p/p it is direct pay
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Maca, Maca, Colca Canyon, Arequipa Region
We will have a little stop
Duration: 15 minutes

Pass By: mirador antahuilque, -15.621497, -71.828881, 04124, Peru
We will pass at this viewpoint

Pass By: Yanque, Yanque, Colca Canyon, Arequipa Region
We will have a little stop

Pass By: Salinas y Aguada Blanca National Reserve, Avenida Arequipa, Arequipa 04001 Peru
We only pass

Pass By: Laguna Lagunillas, Santa Lucia Peru
We only pass

Stop At: Sillustani, Puno Peru
On the way will visit the The TOMBS OF SILLUSTANI show pre-Inca characteristics that were later redressed with Inca
Duration: 20 minutes

Pass By: Puno, Puno, Puno Region
Arrive in Puno at 19:00 approximately
Check in at hotel and see you next day.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnigh hotel standart *** Doubles or twins rooms

Day 5: Visiting islands as Uros and Taquile by boat full day (group tour)

Stop At: Uros Floating Islands, Lake Titicaca, Puno Peru
06:30 Early in the morning you will be picked up from your hotel in Puno by our local guide and then transferred to the harbor. We start off our boat excursion of Lake Titicaca by visiting “The Uros Floating Islands”, a small community that has lived on these reed Islands for decades. Centuries ago the small indigenous Uros tribe conceived of the islands as a way to isolate and protect themselves from rival tribes, the Collas and the Incas.
The best way to help local people in this island is to buy their artisan products.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Taquile Island, Taquile Island, Puno Region
“Taquile Island” a traditional Quechua speaking community, full of ancient agricultural terraces. The Taquile population was relatively isolated from the mainland until 1950s, and the notion of the community and family is still very strong among them. The weaving tradition of the Taquile Island goes back to early civilizations, thus keeps elements from pre-Inca Andean cultures alive in the present. All weaving is done on pre-Inca fixed and pedal looms. The most characteristic garments are the so-called “Chullo”. When we reach the shores of Taquile Island, we will have to walk up along a narrow path, enjoying on the way impressive views of the Lake Titicaca and also see gorgeous little houses inhabited by the direct decedents of the Inca Culture. At the top of the Island, you will have free time to explore this place on your own and afterwards you will have time for lunch. Then we will descent to the harbor to take our boat back. We will arrive in Puno at 5pm then transfer to your hotel
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Terminal Terrestre Puno, Puno 21001, Peru
At 20:15 hours we will pick you up from your hotel in Puno then we will transfers you to the bus station in Puno to travel by CRUZ DEL SUR night bus heading our journey to Cusco it takes you 7hours.
Departure: 22:00hours (we should be at the station one hour before)
Arriving in Cusco:Next day at 4:30am and our driver will wait you at the bus station to picks up you and transfer you to the hotel.
The tickets will be sent to you in advance.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Night bus Cruz del Sur

Day 6: Arrival in Cusco - free day by your own

Stop At: Cusco, Cusco, Cusco Region
The bus will arrive in Cusco at 4:30 am approximately
Our driver will wait you at the bus station
He will transfer you to the hotel in Cusco and it will be free day
Duration: 15 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnigh hotel standart *** Doubles or twins rooms

Day 7: Machupicchu full day from and to Cusco with private tour guide in Machupicchu

Stop At: Poroy, Cusco 08600, Peru
Very early in the morning we will pick you from your hotel in Cusco to the train station, to start your Machu Picchu trip for 1 day. In Ollantaytambo or Poroy we will board the train that passes through the Sacred Valley of the Incas until we reach the town of Aguas Calientes.
We will pick you from the train station in Aguas Calientes to take you to the bus station, we will take the bus that will take you to the Archaeological Sanctuary of Machu Picchu. The trip lasts 30 minutes, we will finally arrive in Machu Picchu where you will recharge your energies and also enjoy the breathtaking view from the top of the mountain where our guide will begin the guided tour so you can know better the history and architecture of the Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu. Visiting Machu Picchu: In the afternoon we will board the train back to Ollantaytambo or Poroy, where we will pick you up from the train station to transfer you to your hotel in Cusco.This is how you end your Machu Picchu 1 day tour.
Duration: 15 minutes

Pass By: Ollantaytambo, Ollantaytambo, Sacred Valley, Cusco Region
Small town in sacred valley

Stop At: Aguas Calientes, Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Cusco Region
Our tour guide will wait you an pick you up at the train station in Aguas Calientes/Machupicchu
Then we will catch the bus to get in the citatel of Machupicchu
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Machupicchu District, Peru
We will take the bus that will take you to the Archaeological Sanctuary of Machu Picchu. The trip lasts 25 minutes, we will finally arrive in Machu Picchu where you will recharge your energies and also enjoy the breathtaking view from the top of the mountain where our guide will begin the guided tour so you can know better the history and architecture of the Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu. Visiting Machu Picchu: After the guided tour you will have time to freely walk Machu Picchu. In the afternoon we will board the train back to Ollantaytambo, where we will pick you up from the train station to transfer you to your hotel in Cusco.This is how you end your Machu Picchu 1 day tour.

We give you admission tickets in advance.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Cusco, Cusco, Cusco Region
Back to Cusco
Duration: 2 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnigh hotel standart *** Doubles or twins rooms

Day 8: Sacred valley private tour; Chinchero, Moray,Salineras, Urubamba, Ollantaytambo and Pisac

Stop At: Chinchero, Chinchero, Cusco Region
Start of the trip at: 07:00 pick you up from your hotel in Cusco
Typical market and archeological site at Chinchero
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Maras, Maras, Cusco Region
Moray y Salineras. Next stop is for lunch in Urubamba, after which we continue our journey to Ollantaytambo.
This small town is filled with well preserved Incan architecture, boasting the last Incan complex to be built – in fact they never finished this fortress! In Pisac you have a choice of visiting either the colorful traditional market or the Incan ruins – your preference must be specified on booking the tour.
Entrance fee ticket: USD 21 p/p (included Chinchero, Moray, Urubamba, Ollantaytambo and Pisac)
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Salinas de Maras, Carreta a Maras, Maras 08655 Peru
Salt mines
Entrance fee ticket: USD 3 p/p
Entrance fee ticket: USD 21 p/p (included Chinchero, Moray, Urubamba, Ollantaytambo and Pisac)
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Urubamba, Urubamba, Sacred Valley, Cusco Region
We stop for lunch
Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Ollantaytambo, Ollantaytambo, Sacred Valley, Cusco Region
This small town is filled with well preserved Incan architecture, boasting the last Incan complex to be built
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Pisac, Pisac, Sacred Valley, Cusco Region
In Pisac you have a choice of visiting either the colorful traditional market or the Incan ruins – your preference must be specified on booking the tour
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Pisac Market, Central Plaza Centro, Pisac 08105 Peru
In Pisac you have a choice of visiting either the colorful traditional market or the Incan ruins – your preference must be specified on booking the tour
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Cusco, Cusco, Cusco Region
We will back to Cusco
End of the trip at 19:00 hours
Duration: 5 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnigh hotel standart *** Doubles or twins rooms

Day 9: Cusco - free day by you own (or would you like to hike rainbow mountain?)

Stop At: Cerro Colorado Vinicunca, Apv- Tipon-n11, Cusco 08004 Peru
According our tour package this 9th day is free by your own. But you could book separately this magical option: The Rainbow Mountain in Peru definitely one of the top places to visit in Cusco. We highly recommend doing the three Rainbows hike and get to know these postcard-like mountains and its unique landscape. The Rainbow Mountains in Peru will astonish you immediately because of their variety of colors due to the existing minerals in the soil.
This is not the typical trekking tour to the Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain where you will be with hundreds of other tourists fighting to get the best photo with no people on it. This is the alternative rainbow mountain tour on which you will not only see "one" Rainbow Mountain but three and the hike is only 1 hour (1.5 km/0.9 miles each way) instead of 3 hours.
You might even be accompanied by an alpaca or llama during the hike. With us, you will arrive first at the Rainbow Mountains and also get to know more about the local community.
Duration: 12 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnigh hotel standart *** Doubles or twins rooms

Day 10: Transfer out to the airport at the time you prefer

Stop At: Cusco, Cusco, Cusco Region
We will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco at the time you prefer then to transfer you to the airport in Cusco.
End of the tour.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Alejandro Velasco Astete Cusco Airport (CUZ), Avenida Velasco Astete, Cusco 08006, Peru
We will drop-off you at the airport.
Thanks a lot for visit us.

Duration: 15 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.

Tour leaving from Arequipa

Arequipa, known as the White City, is a beautiful city in southern Peru. Its historic center, declared a World Heritage Site, is full of churches and colonial mansions. In addition, Arequipa is famous for the Monastery of Santa Catalina, an impressive convent that will transport you back in time. You must visit the Colca Canyon, one of the deepest canyons in the world, and enjoy the tranquility and beauty of the Colca Valley.

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