Sites to visit
- “Islas Ballestas” y “Reserva de Paracas”
- Cusco
- Montaña de Colores – Vinicunca.
- Sacred Valley of the Incas:
- Machu Picchu Citadel:
- Cusco By The Barraco Route.
- Lake Titicaca, Uros Islands and Full Day
- Colca Canyon
Highlights
The great advantage of choosing this tour package for your next vacation, is that you will be in contact with the local population, sharing pleasant moments, enjoying the variety of gastronomy and typical customs.
You can also make tours at your own pace through the main sites built by the Incas, besides enjoying the beauty of the natural landscapes, all with the security and guarantee that our many years and hundreds of travelers guarantee us.
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Overview
- Day one: Reception in Lima
- Second day: Tour to the “Ballestas Islands” and “Paracas Reserve”.
- Third day: Transfer hotel – Apt – Lima / Cusco City Tours.
- Fourth day: Cerro de Colores Vinicunca.
- Fifth day: Tour to the Sacred Valley of the Incas:
- Sixth day: Visit the citadel of Machu Picchu:
- Seventh day: Heading to Cusco by the Barraco Route.
- Eighth day: Tour to Lake Titicaca, Uros Islands and Full Day
- Noveno día: Transporte Puno-Chivay.
- Tenth day: Colca Canyon Tour.
- Décimo primer día: VUELO AREQUIPA – LIMA.
Day 01 Pick up Lima airport / City Tour Lima
Reception at the Lima airport and transfer to the selected hotel. At the appointed time we start the visit to the “Pucllana Pyramid”, ancient ceremonial and archaeological center and considered the Sacred Town of the Incas. Then we continue through the historic center of Lima, and its colonial buildings. We will continue our tour visiting the Museum of the Central Reserve Bank (not open Saturday and Sunday), where we will appreciate the Collection of Treasures of Peru.
Afterwards we will visit the San Francisco Monument. Its main attraction is the subway crypts. Finally, we will visit the Contemporary Zone where we will visit El Olivar de San Isidro, Miraflores, Larcomar and Parque del Amor.
Day 02: Ballestas Island Tour and “Paracas Reserve”
At 3:30 a.m. Report to Avenida Javier Prado Este 1109 La Victoria – Agencia de Cruz del Sur. We will board the bus to Paracas.
Visit Paracas – Ballestas Islands. 8:00 a.m. arrival in Paracas and transfer to the port of El Chaco in Paracas, Departure in modern gliders to the Ballestas Islands. On the way to the islands we will observe El Candelabro located in the bay of Paracas, its diversity of marine fauna such as: Pelicans, Humboldt Penguins, Dolphins, Sea Lions, Red-headed Boobies, among others.
Paracas National Reserve. 11:00 Hrs. We start our trip to the viewpoints of Lagunilla Beach. Free time at Lagunilla Beach to enjoy delicious seafood dishes. Then time to enjoy its white sands and calm waters. Continuing we visit the Cathedral of Paracas. Visit to the Interpretation Center of the Paracas National Reserve and finally we will hike to the fossils of the Paracas Bay. In the afternoon we will go to Huacachina Lagoon.
Here we will be able to take a ride in the sand cars (tubular cars) through the dunes of the Iquitos desert. We will also practice the famous sport of Sandboarding.
- 18.00 Hrs. Concluding the Tour. You will be transferred to the bus terminal in Ica to take the bus to Nazca.
- 19:00 Hrs. Departure to LIMA . Pick up from the terminal and transfer to the hotel.
Day 03 Transfer hotel - Apto - Lima / Cusco City Tour Cusco
At the scheduled time you will be transferred to the airport in Lima to take the flight to the imperial city of Cusco.
At the airport in Cusco you will be transferred to your hotel in Cusco. In the afternoon at 1:40 p.m. we will start our City tour service in the city of Cusco. At the appointed time we will meet at the main square of Cusco, and then head to the Temple of Qoricancha. After a 30 minute visit we will take the tourist bus to Sacsayhuaman.
The Sacsayhuaman Fortress is located in the high part of Cusco with huge stones of up to 9 tons. Continuing on to the temple of Qenqo. Then we will continue to the archaeological sites of Pucapucara (ceremonial and military center) and Tambomachay known as the baths of the Ñusta for its crystalline water throughout the year. 7:00 p.m. end of services at night hotel Cusco.
Day 04: Rainbow Mountain Vinicunca Tour
We start at 4:30 a.m. to 05:00 a.m. with the pick up from your hotel to begin our journey to the south of Cusco. Then we will travel approximately 2 hours to Cusipata to enjoy a delicious breakfast.
Then we will continue for another hour and a half until we reach Vinicunca and start our hike of approx. One hour and a half to reach the highest point above 5000 m.a.s.l., where we can enjoy an impressive view of the “mountain of 7 colors.
After our visit we will return to Cusipata to enjoy a delicious lunch that will comfort us, our adventure of the Vinicunca mountain range. After this we will return to Cusco where we will arrive at approximately 5:00 p.m.
Day 05: Sacred Valley of the Incas Tour
At 7:20 a.m. our transfer will pick you up at your hotel to take you to the starting point of our tour. At 8:20 a.m. our transfer will pick you up at your hotel to take you to the starting point of our tour. Then we will pass through the village of Pisaq to reach the archaeological park of Pisaq, a village built on the slopes of the hill with Inca terraces that make the shape of a partridge. Upon returning to the town of Pisaq we will have a 10 minute visit to a silversmith workshop.
Following our route along the Vilcanota River we will move to Urubamba, where a delicious lunch prepared with local ingredients awaits us, where we will have 40 minutes to rest and enjoy the buffet menu.
We will continue our adventure to the town of Ollantaytambo. We will visit the Ollantaytambo Fortress, built to guard the entrance to this part of the valley and protect it from possible invasions by jungle settlers. At 4:00 p.m. after our visit we will approach the Ollantaytambo train station to board the train to Machu Picchu.
On the way we will see a beautiful landscape within the Vilcanota valley, as well as archaeological remains surrounding the entrance to Machu Picchu. Upon arrival at Machupichu station, the hotel transfer will be waiting to take you to the hotel. Once at the hotel our guide will approach you to give you the indications for our visit to the citadel of Machu Picchu. Noche libre para poder disfrutar los encantos de MachuPicchu Pueblo.
Day 06: Visit to Machu Picchu Citadel
According to the time indicated by our guide we will approach the Consettur bus station to board and start our most desired journey “Machu Picchu”, at the control gate of the citadel we will present our tickets to enter with our tour guide that we will travel for 2 hours and a half the Inka citadel of Machu Picchu, We will visit the House of the Guardian from where we will have the panoramic view of Machu Picchu next to the Huaynapicchu, the stone quarry, the temple of the sun, temple of the 3 windows, the agricultural area and the urban area.
At the end of our guided tour, we will have an average of one hour to rest inside the historic sanctuary of Machu Picchu. Luego tomaremos nuestro bus de regreso a Machu Picchu pueblo. Depending on the departure time of our train, 30 minutes before departure we will board the train to Ollantaytambo.
Upon arrival in Ollantaytambo our transfer will be waiting for you to take you to Cusco city, ending our tour in San Francisco Square.
Day 07: Tour the Barraco Route Cuzco - Puno
The time 6:20 a.m. Approx. We will pick you up from your hotel and take you to the bus station to take the bus that will take us on a tour that lasts about 8 hours. We will have 4 excursions to places of tourist interest in the southern corridor of the altiplano; Temple of Andahuaylillas, the Inca temple of Raqchi, at noon in the town of Sicuani we will have a buffet lunch.
Then we continue to the Raya pass at 4335 m.a.s.l. and the Aymara Inca museum of Pukara. Each visit lasts from 20 to 40 minutes, where the passenger can ask questions, take pictures and walk around a bit, making our excursions pleasant.
Upon arrival at the “Puno. Noche hotel Puno.
Day 08: Lake Titicaca, Uros Islands and full day tour
At the indicated time we will pick you up from your hotels for our tour in a boat to the island of the uros where we will visit 2 to 3 islands, and then continue the tour to the natural island of Taquile (2 ½ hours of navigation) we will arrive approximately at noon. We will take a short hike to the upper part of the island (30 minutes), from where we will be able to appreciate the immensity of the lake and all its splendor, have lunch and learn more about its textiles, inhabitants and customs.
On our return we can rest at our hotel in Puno.
Day 09: Bus Puno-Chivay
It is best to travel directly from Puno to Chivay where we will spend the night before the guided tour to the Colca Canyon. 06:15 a.m. Boarding and departure from Puno to Chivay. After traveling 4 hours approximately, we will arrive at Lagunillas where we will observe the birds and beautiful geography.
Continuing on we arrive at Pampa Cañahuas and the Patapampa Volcano Viewpoint (4950 m.a.s.l.).
Finally, at 12:00 noon we arrive in Chivay and disembark in Chicay. We will have the afternoon free to enjoy the thermal baths of La Calera and the beautiful landscapes of the place.
Day 10: Tour Colca Canyon
At approximately 8:00 a.m. we start our excursion to the deepest canyon of Arequipa, the Colca Canyon, from the viewpoint of the Cruz del Condor we will observe the depth and the magnificent birds that dominates the sky “the Andean Condor”. At the end of the visit we return to Chivay after a short rest we return to the city of Arequipa, night hotel Arequipa (if you have flight to Lima transfer to the airport).
Day 11: Fly Arequipa – Lima
According to our flight schedule, if you have an international flight connection, you will be transferred to the Arequipa airport and take the flight to Lima.
From Lima to Arequipa:
Vuelo: The fastest and most convenient way to get from Lima to Arequipa is by plane. Jorge Chavez International Airport in Lima offers numerous daily flights to Rodriguez Ballon International Airport in Arequipa. The flight time is approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Bus: Another option is to take a bus from Lima to Arequipa. There are several bus companies offering direct services and with different seating categories, from economy to executive. The bus trip can take around 15 to 16 hours, depending on traffic conditions and the route chosen.
Agencia de viajes: The other option is to do activities on the route, such as visiting Ballestas Island and the Huacachina Oasis or the Nazca overflight, which will take you through a unique experience. Visit: Peru Andino 13 días: Lima Ica Nazca Cusco Arequipa Puno
From Cusco to Arequipa:
Vuelo: As from Lima, direct flights can be found from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport in Cusco to Rodriguez Ballon International Airport in Arequipa. The flight time is usually about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Bus: It is also possible to take a bus from Cusco to Arequipa. Several bus services offer this route, with different schedule options and seating categories. The bus trip can take around 10 to 12 hours, depending on the route and road conditions.
From Puno to Arequipa:
Bus: The most common option to get from Puno to Arequipa is by bus. Several bus companies offer direct services between the two cities, with different schedule options and seating categories. The bus trip usually takes around 5 to 7 hours, depending on road conditions and intermediate stops.
Transportation from Puno to Chivay: there are services or tours that can make a connection to the Colca Canyon where you can save a day and appreciate much better the Chivay valley.
Vuelo: Si prefieres una opción más rápida, también hay vuelos disponibles desde el Aeropuerto Internacional Inca Manco Cápac en Juliaca, cerca de Puno, hacia el Aeropuerto Internacional Rodríguez Ballón en Arequipa. La duración del vuelo es de aproximadamente 1 hora. ten en cuenta qu el mayoria de vuelos hacen conexion a Lima, por lo que el trayecto sera casi lo mismo que viajar en Bus.
FAQs
What is the detailed itinerary of the “Andean Peru 11 days” tour?
The detailed itinerary of the “Andean Peru 11 days” tour includes visits to Lima, Cusco, Arequipa and Puno, with activities and excursions highlighted in each destination. Day by day may vary according to season and availability, but will generally follow a well-structured program to maximize the travelers’ experience.
What is included in the Peru package 11 days?
The tour package usually includes accommodation in selected hotels, ground transportation between cities, expert tour guides, entrance fees to the tourist sites mentioned in the itinerary, some meals, such as breakfasts, and activities specified in the program.
What are the highlights we will visit in Lima, Cusco, Arequipa and Puno during the tour?
In Lima, you will be able to visit the Historic Center, the Plaza de Armas, the San Francisco Convent, among other emblematic places. In Cusco, highlights include the Qorikancha, the Plaza de Armas, Sacsayhuaman and the Sacred Valley. In Arequipa, you can explore the Santa Catalina Monastery, the Plaza de Armas, the Colca Canyon and more. In Puno, the floating islands of Uros and Taquile in Lake Titicaca are not to be missed.
How is the transportation between the cities included in the tour?
Transportation between cities is usually by bus or private minivan, with professional drivers and comfortable facilities. For longer distances, such as between Lima and Cusco, domestic flights can be included.
What type of accommodation is provided during the trip and are breakfasts included?
Accommodation is usually in hotels of tourist category or higher, with comfortable rooms and basic amenities. Breakfasts are usually included in most accommodations.
Are entrance fees to tourist sites and activities included in the tour package?
Yes, entrance fees to the tourist sites mentioned in the itinerary are usually included in the tour package. In addition, some specific activities, such as excursions to islands or historical monuments, are also included.
Is there free time to explore on your own at each destination? Yes, free time is usually included at each destination for travelers to explore on their own, shop, enjoy local cuisine or simply relax and enjoy the surroundings.
Are there any optional excursions offered during the tour?
Some tours may offer additional optional excursions that travelers may choose to participate in for an additional cost.These excursions may include activities such as boat rides, guided hikes or visits to specific sites of interest.
What is the cancellation and refund policy in case of unforeseen circumstances? The cancellation and refund policy may vary depending on the travel agency or company organizing the tour. It is recommended to review the terms and conditions of the tour before booking to understand the cancellation and refund policies.
What is the maximum group size for this tour? The maximum group size may vary depending on the travel agency or tour company organizing the tour. Some tours may have a maximum number of participants to ensure a more personalized experience.
What type of guide will accompany the group during the trip?
Are they local guides specialized in each destination? Generally, the tours will have professional, local tour guides who are familiar with each destination and its history.These guides usually have a deep knowledge of the culture, history and attractions of each place visited.
