DAY 01: ARRIVAL IN AREQUIPA

Arrival to Arequipa, reception and transfer to the chosen hotel, rest.

Accommodation in Arequipa.

DAY 02: AREQUIPA CITY TOUR SANTA CATALINA MONASTERY (B)

Breakfast.

09:00 a.m. The visit to the White City of Arequipa will begin, visiting the Plaza de Armas, which presents a beautiful bronze fountain with three plates crowned with the figure of a 16th century soldier. Here, you will appreciate the Cathedral and the Cloisters of the Society of Jesus. Next you will visit the Monastery of Santa Catalina, this was an absolutely closed center which was closed to the public for centuries, today, harmoniously restored and open, it allows you to appreciate what the city of Arequipa was in the 17th century, you will see its streets , gardens, cloisters, rustic stone sinks, ashlar walls and its art gallery, then you will move to the beautiful and green countryside of Carmen Alto and the Yanahuara Viewpoint where you will have a privileged view of the city and volcanoes such as El Misti , Pichupichu and Chachani. Accommodation in Arequipa.

DAY 03: AREQUIPA / CHIVAY - COLCA CANYON (B)

Breakfast.

Pick up from the hotel and departure from Arequipa via Yura, passing through the slopes of Chachani, Pampa de Arrieros, Pampa Cañahuas National Reserve where the slender vicuña can be seen, continue through Vizcachani, Pampas de Toccra where a variety of birds can be observed, then border the the Chucura crater to reach Patapampa (4,800 masl) and Mirador de los Andes where you can see the volcanoes that surround the city of Arequipa. Descent to the town of Chivay for lunch (on behalf of the passenger). Accommodation at the hotel.

In the afternoon, visit to La Calera thermal baths (at the passenger's expense). Lodging in Chivay.

DAY 04: COLCA CANYON / PUNO (B)

Breakfast. Very early, you will go to the Cruz del Cóndor (41 km from Chivay) where you can see one of the most spectacular landscapes of the Canyon and you can almost always see the condors in masterful flights. You will appreciate the towns of Pinchollo, Maca, Yanque and the viewpoints of Antahuilque and Choquetico. Return to Chivay, after lunch (at the passenger's expense) you will leave for the city of Puno by the same route as the first day, taking the detour in Patahuasi (from this place the road is completely paved to the city of Puno). On the way you can see different Andean landscapes, such as stone forests, huge lagoons with a variety of birds, small villages in the area, the towns of Imata, Santa Lucia and the city of Juliaca. After six hours of travel you will arrive in Puno. Transfer to the indicated hotel.

Accommodation in Puno.

DAY 05: LAKE TITICACA / UROS FLOATING ISLAND & TAQUILE ISLAND (B,L)

Breakfast.

07:00 hrs Transfer to the port of Puno, where the lake crossing will begin in a very fast boat, you will quickly arrive at the floating island of the Uros, which are a group of floating islands formed from reeds. They are inhabited by the Uros, settlers who descend from one of the oldest cultures in America. You will be able to appreciate their peculiar lifestyle and their creations such as the production of woolen fabrics and stuffed animals. Next, you will visit Taquile Island, also have some time to explore and shop in the community.

In the afternoon, return to Puno. Accommodation in Puno.

DAY 06: PUNO - CUSCO / ROUTE OF THE SUN (B, L)

Breakfast. 7:00 a.m. Departure by tourist bus to the city of Cusco, on this journey you will visit some important attractions such as the Pukara Lithic Museum, in this museum you will find the famous sculpture of HATUNÑAQAC which in our times would be translated as the supreme cutthroat. Then, you will visit the La Raya pass, which is the border between the cities of Cusco and Puno, then you will make a stop to enjoy a delicious lunch. You will return to the bus to continue with the visit to the archaeological complex of Raqchi, also known as the temple of God Wiracocha. Finally, you will visit the Andahuaylillas chapel, known for the beauty of its murals that it houses inside. 17:00 hrs Arrival at the bus station in Cusco. Accommodation in Cusco.

DAY 07: CITY TOUR – ARCHAEOLOGICAL PARK (B)

Breakfast. At 11:40 a.m. we will begin our tour of the City of Cusco. We will visit the Plaza Mayor where most of the buildings preserve the colonial style. Then we will visit the Qoricancha Temple, the maximum expression of Inca architecture, currently the Santo Domingo Convent. Next we will visit the Cathedral of Cusco, characterized by its Renaissance and colonial style. Finally we will visit the four archaeological centers surrounding Cusco: Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay. Return to your hotel. Accommodation in Cusco.

DAY 08: MACHU PICCHU (B, L)

Breakfast. We will go to the Poroy or Ollantaytambo train station according to the season, where we will depart by train to discover one of the 7 Wonders of the World. We will arrive at the Machu Picchu town station, where our staff will assist us to board the transport that will ascend an intricate path, giving us a spectacular view of the Urubamba River that shapes the famous canyon. The Lost City of the Incas, Machu Picchu, will welcome us with its incredible terraces, stairways, ceremonial enclosures, and urban areas. The energy emanating from all over the place. After a guided tour, we will have lunch in one of the restaurants in the area. At the appropriate time, we will take the train to take us to Ollantaytambo and then transfer to the city of Cusco.

Accommodation in Cusco.

DAY 09: DEPARTURE FROM CUSCO (B)

Breakfast. Coordinated time, transfer to Cusco airport to board the flight to return to the city of Lima or country of origin.

End of services.

SUGGESTED HOTELS WITH TRAIN EXPEDITION

IN CUSCO:

[L] PRISMA | SAMAY WARARI | CUSCO PLAZA

[T] INKARRI | SAN FRANCISCO*MAMASARA | MABEY

[TS] WAMAN* | SAN AGUSTIN INT.ROYAL INKA by XIMA*, SIETE VENTANAS

[P] SAN AGUSTIN DORADO, LOS PORTALES, SAN AGUSTIN PLAZA, ABITTARE, XIMA, JOSE ANTONIO

[PS] SONESTA, COSTA DEL SOL, HILTON GARDEN INN

[L] CASA ANDINA PREMIUM, NOVOTEL

[LS] CASA CARTAGENA - LP SUITE, ARANWA - CLASSIC, PALACIO DEL INCA

IN PUNO:

[L] LAS BALSAS INN, QELQATANI

[T] CASONA PLAZA

[TS] HACIENDA PLAZA, XIMA

[P] SONESTA POSADA DEL INCA

[PS] CASA ANDINA PREMIUM V/LAGO, SONESTA POSADA DEL INCA V/LAGO

[L] GHL PUNO - SUNSET

[LS] GHL PUNO - SUNSET

IN AREQUIPA:

[L] ENSUEÑO, CASONA PLAZA COLONIAL, MAJESTAD

[T] TIERRA SUR, VITACONDE DE LEMOS, PLAZA RESIDENCE

[TS] SAN AGUSTIN POSADA DEL MONASTERIO, CASONA PLAZA, CRISMAR, LA MANSION DE ELISE

[P] CABILDO, KATARI, CASA ANDINA SELECT

[PS] PALLA

[L] COSTA DEL SOL STD, CASA ANDINA PREMIUM

[LS] COSTA DEL SOL G/VIEW, CASA ANDINA PREMIUM



IN CHIVAY:

[L] COLCA LLAQTA, CASA ANDINA - STD

[T] COLCA LLAQTA, VITA

[TS] CASA ANDINA - STD, POZO DEL CIELO

[P] COLCA LODGE, ARANWA PUEBLITO ENCANTADO

[PS] COLCA LODGE, ARANWA PUEBLITO ENCANTADO

[L] CASITAS DEL COLCA V/GARDEN (D)

[LS] CASITAS DEL COLCA V/GARDEN (D)