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This 12 day trip to Peru  starts with a short stay in Lima and then focuses on the Machu Pichu region with excursions to Sacred Valley, Machu Pichu and the high altitude trek to Rainbow mountains. Basic physical fitness is required for the trek to Rainbow mountains. This is a weeklong trip includes a stay at the Sanctuary hotel inside Machu Pichu which is a great experience once the thousands of day trippers have left the place. Other highlights are include live art with the ladies showing the weaving and dyeing of wool in the Sacred Valley, visits to museums; excursion to Maras, with its extraordinary spectacle of the terraced white salt mines, the principal salt production center since Inca times; the labyrinth of Puca Pucara with its red-stone walls, and the amphitheatre of Kenko with its monolithic altar representing a puma.

Cautionary note on Rainbow mountain: It is at a high altitude of 16,000 ft and the almost 10kms walk at this high altitude will need you to be really fit to make this hike. The hike to Rainbow Mountain will usually take around 2 hours (on this route) depending on your speed and level of physical fitness. The trail itself is mostly flat until the final ascent, but the high altitude is what makes it challenging. To acclimate, it’s best to spend a few days in Cusco or other high-altitude locations before attempting to hike to the Rainbow Mountain in Perú. You should make sure you have the right gear for hiking. This includes sturdy hiking boots, a warm jacket, gloves, hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen, rain jacket or poncho. Also a day backpack with water and nutrients. Please consult a doctor to check if you suffer from high BP, heart or lung ailments and if it’s safe for you to make this hike. If you feel this may be a bit arduous for you, you can skip this tour and eliminate one night stay or use it to relax in Cusco.

Peru  |   12 Days

ITINERARY SCHEDULE

1 :- ARRIVAL IN LIMA

Upon arrival in Lima today, you will be met by your driver and driven to your hotel in the popular Miraflores      district.

Overnight at Iberostar Collection Miraflores or similar

2 :- LIMA / CUSCO / URUBAMBA

Breakfast at your hotel and check out and transfer to Lima airport for your flight to Cusco

Arrive Cusco late morning, meet with your guide and continue to the Sacred Valley of the Incas.

Your first stop is at Sulca, the Museum House which shows Peruvian history through textiles from pre-Inca times as well as modern art; live art with the ladies showing the weaving and dyeing of wool; and many of camelid such as Llamas, Alpacas and Huanacos loose and free on its property.

Continue to the village of Pisac and attend the local agricultural open-market where artisans from all over the area congregate to sell their crafts.  Tour will end at your hotel in the valley.

 

Overnight at ARANWA SACRED VALLEY or similar

 

3 :- URUBAMBA

Breakfast at your hotel

Meet with your guide and head out for an excursion to the Sacred Valley of the Incas.

32 Km (18 miles) from Cusco and surrounded by snow-capped peaks, the town of Chinchero appears in the middle of the puna. Around the main square, the remains of an Inca wall and the frescoes on the portico of the Colonial church can be observed.

The excursion continues to Maras, the principal salt production center since Inca times.  Extraordinary spectacle of the terraced white salt mines. At a short distance, towards the west are the circular terraces of Moray built by the Incas in order to create different micro-climates for agricultural purposes.  Lunch is included in a local restaurant.  Continue with a visit to the impressive fortress of Ollantaytambo.

Later in the evening drop back to your beautiful hotel in the valley

Overnight at ARANWA SACRED VALLEY or similar

 

4 :- URUBAMBA / MACHU PICCHU

Early Breakfast and check out from your hotel.

Meet your driver and transfer to Ollanta station

At apprx 0830 hours take the stunning train journey on the Vistadome train to Aguas Calientes, a small town nestled in the valley beneath Machu Picchu. You will arrive at Aguas Calientes about 0954 hours. You will have assistance at the rail station , they will direct you to the bus that will take you uo to the Inca Citadel. Arrive here and walk to your hotel – the iconic Sanctuary Lodge , a Belmond Hotel . Drop of your luggage here and meet your guide and head out for your 1st visit to legendary Inca Citadel

Return back to your hotel after the tour and check in

Dinner and overnight at SANCTUARY LODGE, A BELMOND HOTEL or similar hotel in Aguas Calientes

 

NOTE:  This itinerary is subject to change depending on the train timings of the day

 

5 :- MACHU PICCHU / CUSCO

After breakfast, transfer to station at 07:15hrs to board the Vistadome train at 08:29hrs to Aguas Calientes town. Enjoy the scenery en route.

09:54hrs: Upon arrival at Aguas Calientes, Assistance at rail station and take the bus up to the Inca citadel. Leave your luggage at hotel.

Your guide will meet you at Sanctuary hotel to start your visit to the Inca citadel

Visit Machu Picchu, one of the New 7 Wonders of the World. Located on top of a mountain in the middle of a tropical forest, it is considered the tourist attraction par excellence in Peru. The historic sanctuary is a place that captivates not only for its dazzling architectural beauty, but also for its important historical-cultural legacy, which has led it to be recognized and admired throughout the world.  Declared Cultural and Natural Heritage of Humanity in 1983 by UNESCO, it is probably the most amazing architectural construction of the Inca Empire. This citadel is made up of temples, palaces, terraces, monuments, complexes and walls; in addition to water channels, built with large blocks of stone, without any amalgam, proof of the great wisdom of the Inca civilization.

After guided visit, check into the Sanctuary. 

Altitude of Machu Pichu: 7970 ft

Lunch at the hotel, a la carte is included.x

Dinner at the hotel, is included.

Overnight stay at the hotel

6 :- MACHU PICCHU/ CUSCO

07:00hrs: After breakfast, your guide will meet you at hotel for another guided tour of Machu Picchu.

In the afternoon, board the bus back to town and, at 15:48hrs, board the train back to Ollanta station.

17:29hrs: On arrival, continue by coach to Cusco and hotel.

Altitude of Cusco: 11,152ft

Overnight stay at the hotel

7 :- CUSCO / RAINBOW MOUNTAIN / CUSCO: HIGH ALTITUDE TREK

Box breakfast

05:30hrs: Early morning  start a magical adventure to the Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain (4,900 masl or 16,000 ft). Drive through the South Valley until we reach Combapata. On the way we can see animals from the area and beautiful landscapes. Once you arrive at your destination you will have a slow walk, where you will have access to privileged views of this part of the mountain range, with three mountains of colors visible from the highest point.  This route also includes the option to stop at “Bosque de Piedras” (forest of stone trees). The road allows smaller vehicles to get closer to the trail, therefore the hike time is 2 hours. Walk back to car and return to Cusco, lunch at a local restaurant included (Duration: approx. 10 hrs)

Overnight stay at the hotel

8 :- CUSCO

09:00  Enjoy a tour of the city including all the highlights: the Koricancha Temple (Temple of the Sun): the Cathedral with its magnificient chapels and baroque altars and paintings from the Cusquenian School, Drive outside the city to visit the archaeological remains located nearby. Visit the Sacsayhuaman Fortress overlooking the city of Cusco, pre-Inca architectural masterpiece, the Inca bath of Tambomachay with its spring water fountains, good example of the Inca’s knowledge of engineering,  the labyrinth of Puca Pucara with its red-stone walls, and the amphitheatre of Kenko with its monolithic altar representing a puma.

Transfer to airport for your flight to Lima. Overnight Lima or onward to next destination

9 :- AREQUIPA / COLCA

Breakfast at the hotel and check out from your hotel

Meet with your driver and guide and depart Arequipa, drive through the town of Yura, Pampa de Arrieros, Pampa Cañahuas (where the Vicunas National Reserve of Aguada Blanca is located), Vizcachani, Tojra with its cushion bogs, where you will find a wide variety of migratory birds all year. The trip continues through Chuccura and Patapampa, visiting the Viewpoint of Volcanoes.

By early afternoon, you will arrive at Chivay, enjoy lunch here at a local restaurant. After lunch, some free time to visit the market of Chivay and then continue to your Colca hotel

Arrive and check in , evening at leisure

Overnight at LAS CASITAS DEL COLCA, A BELMOND HOTEL or similar

10 :- COLCA / AREQUIPA / LIMA

After breakfast at the hotel, check out and meet with your guide and depart for the Cruz del Cóndor, where the depths of the Colca canyon can be seen, this is considered to be deeper than the Colorado Canyon.

In addition, you can appreciate the majestic flight of the condors in their natural habitat.  As you return, you will visit the towns of Macca and Yanque and its churches of colonial times.

You will also stop at the viewpoints of Wayra Punku, Antahuilque, ending at Chivay.

Early in the afternoon head to Arequipa airport for your flight that evening to Lima ( flight time apprx 1.5 hours)

Arrival in Lima. Transfer to hotel in the city centre.

 

Overnight at IBEROSTAR COLLECTION MIRAFLORES or similar

11 :- LIMA

Leisurely breakfast at the hotel

Meet with your guide and depart for your sightseeing tour of the colonial and modern Lima, passing by outstanding monuments such as the Government Palace, the City Hall and the Cathedral at the Plaza Mayor.  Visits include the 17th century San Francisco Convent , the Larco Museum, which since 1926 has the world’s largest private collection of pre-Columbian art with a unique assortment of erotic pottery, genuine and rich jewels in gold, silver and semi-precious stones.  The museum holds 45,000 pieces of ceramics plus genuine mummies and marvelous Paracas textiles.

Drop back at the hotel

 

Afternoon at leisure

 

Overnight at IBEROSTAR COLLECTION MIRAFLORES or similar

12 :- LIMA / ONWARD DESTINATION

Breakfast and check out , meet with your driver and transfer to Lima Airport

Package cost

₹Cost on Request

Inclusions / Exclusions

What is included

1)  Accommodation for 10 nights in hotels as mentioned in the itinerary or similar on bed and breakfast basis. Some hotels like the Sanctuary and Cirqa also have dinner included.

2) All airport transfers and tours on private basis with a car and guide.

3) Entry fees to all attractions as mentioned in itinerary.

4) Vistadome train ticket to Machu Pichu and back.

What is not included

1) Peru visa – As on May 2024, Peru does not issue visas on arrival. Instead, there is a visa exemption for Indian citizens who hold valid US, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia or Schengen visas. When exempted from a Peruvian visa in this way, there is no “visa on arrival” payment to be done at the airport, upon arrival to Peru.

2) International and domestic flight tickets

3) Meals not mentioned above

4) Travel insurance

5) Tips and gratuities

6) Anything not specifically mentioned above

Weather Info

The best time to visit Peru is during the dry season between May and October, especially if you plan to go on a trek. It is a wonderful time, with sunny days and bright blue skies, but early booking is crucial because it’s the peak season. Expect more rain between November and April, with the wettest months being January and February. Travel at this time does offer the advantage of fewer visitors, greener scenery, and some lower rates for flights and hotels.

Terms and conditions

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