A bite of Peru
6 destination, 16 days
¿What is Included?
- Breakfast ( 14 )
- Lunch ( 4 )
- Dinner ( 4 )
- Bus
- Private Transport
- Boat
Train Tren - Flight
- Hotel Nights ( 10 )
- Homestay ( 1 )
- Camping ( 3 )
Visit Peru's incredible natural and historical highlights on this awesome adventure. Retrace the steps of the Incas to Machu Picchu, admire colonial cities, explore vibrant markets, and meet the locals. Return home with incredible memories of the panoramas and people of Peru.
Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive in Lima at any time. Check into our hotel and enjoy the city. As your fellow travelers are arriving at various times throughout the day, there are no planned activities other than a group dinner and info session. Please look in the hotel lobby for notices on when and where the group meeting will occur.
Special information
It’s very important that you attend the welcome meeting as we will be collecting insurance details and next of kin information at this time. If you are going to be late please leave a message to your TL at the hotel reception. Ask reception or look for a note in the lobby for more information on where the meeting will take place.
Special information
It’s very important that you attend the welcome meeting as we will be collecting insurance details and next of kin information at this time. If you are going to be late please leave a message to your TL at the hotel reception. Ask reception or look for a note in the lobby for more information on where the meeting will take place.
Included
Accommodation
- Hotel (1 night)
Meals Included
- There are no meals included on this day.
Day 2 - 4
Peru’s second most important city after Lima, Arequipa maintains a traditional colonial style and more laid back pace in comparison with the capital. Spend the day in stunning Arequipa. Perhaps walk around the main plaza with its lovely cathedral, many cafes and eateries. You may like to visit the Andean Sanctuaries Museum in Arequipa, which houses Peru’s famous ‘Ice Maiden’, the Inca mummy of a girl who died in the 1440s. There’s also the Monasterio de Santa Catalina, a 16th century monastery which only accepted women from well-to-do Spanish families. These nuns grew infamous for their luxurious lifestyles, each one having her own servant, splurging on fine products and enjoying frequent parties.
Next day you’ll travel about 5 hours by minivan to the town of Chivay. Along the way, you’ll see llamas, alpacas and vicunas – not sure how to differentiate between these adorable creatures? Your tour leader will explain the differences between them. You’ll also stop for breaks, photo opportunities and to try some local coca tea, on the way we will stop at the highest point on the tour at Patapama (4800 meters above sea level) before descending to your destination of Chivay. Enjoy a break for lunch in town later we will go to the hotel. From here you can either spend the evening soaking in the baths, dining on llama steak at a nearby restaurant or seeing some live Andean music at a peña (local bar).
Next morning you will visit the Colca Canyon, more than twice as deep as the Grand Canyon, the Colca has some breathtaking views. Here you’ll see terraced crops that have been cultivated since pre-Inca times by local villages. This is also the home of the Andean condor. Witness one of the world’s largest flying birds soar above and below you from a prime viewing point above the canyon. We will get back to Chivay for a lunch break before we head back to Arequipa, at night we will take out night bus to Cusco.
Special Information
When stopping off at Patapama, you’re likely to experience some shortness of breath. This is nothing to worry about as it’s a short stop and the bus will quickly descend to lower altitude. Remember to prepare for altitude sickness before the trip.
Next day you’ll travel about 5 hours by minivan to the town of Chivay. Along the way, you’ll see llamas, alpacas and vicunas – not sure how to differentiate between these adorable creatures? Your tour leader will explain the differences between them. You’ll also stop for breaks, photo opportunities and to try some local coca tea, on the way we will stop at the highest point on the tour at Patapama (4800 meters above sea level) before descending to your destination of Chivay. Enjoy a break for lunch in town later we will go to the hotel. From here you can either spend the evening soaking in the baths, dining on llama steak at a nearby restaurant or seeing some live Andean music at a peña (local bar).
Next morning you will visit the Colca Canyon, more than twice as deep as the Grand Canyon, the Colca has some breathtaking views. Here you’ll see terraced crops that have been cultivated since pre-Inca times by local villages. This is also the home of the Andean condor. Witness one of the world’s largest flying birds soar above and below you from a prime viewing point above the canyon. We will get back to Chivay for a lunch break before we head back to Arequipa, at night we will take out night bus to Cusco.
Special Information
When stopping off at Patapama, you’re likely to experience some shortness of breath. This is nothing to worry about as it’s a short stop and the bus will quickly descend to lower altitude. Remember to prepare for altitude sickness before the trip.
Included
Accommodation
- Hotel (2 nights)
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Day 8 to 11
Early arrive to Cusco. Cusco is the continent’s oldest continuously inhabited city, and has become the hub of the South American travel network. Spend a little time acclimatizing to the high altitude (3450 meters), then set out to discover some of Cusco's lesser-known sights on a guided walking tour with, remember that you will have plenty of time to explore this amazing place. This evening you'll receive a small duffle bag to carry your clothes in for the next four days (5 kg maximum), this is only for the people that is doing the hike. Your team of porters will carry these bags for you, together with the food and equipment for the trail. Please note that you won't have access to these items until the end of each day, as the porters will always be ahead of the group.
Early morning wake up to travel with our local guide through the Sacred Valley of the Incas. An important source of food for the Inca, the Sacred Valley is a lush agricultural region that continues to supply the city of Cuzco with much of its production. The town and fortress of Ollantaytambo are strategically situated overlooking the beautiful Urubamba River Valley.
The next morning we start the most amazing trek that will take as after 4 days walking to Macchu Picchu.
Cusco stay: If you decided to stay in Cusco you will go back with your TL, remember that you will have 2 extra days in this amazing city to do any of the many optional activities. For the people that stayed in Cusco on day 3 of the hike you will take a ride to Ollantaytambo from where you will take the train to Aguas Calientes where you will spend the night. The next day is an early wake up to take the bus to Macchu Picchu.
On day 4 rise early to take advantage of viewing Machu Picchu in the early morning light. This is the best time to view the 'Lost City of the Incas'. Join our local guide for a detailed interpretation of the site and Inca history after the tour (2 hours approx.) you will have some free time to explore the site or do any of the optional hikes in the afternoon you will take the train back to Cusco.
Last day in Cusco, last time for shopping and gift or just to chill with a well deserve massage or just to walk around this amazing city.
Early morning wake up to travel with our local guide through the Sacred Valley of the Incas. An important source of food for the Inca, the Sacred Valley is a lush agricultural region that continues to supply the city of Cuzco with much of its production. The town and fortress of Ollantaytambo are strategically situated overlooking the beautiful Urubamba River Valley.
The next morning we start the most amazing trek that will take as after 4 days walking to Macchu Picchu.
Cusco stay: If you decided to stay in Cusco you will go back with your TL, remember that you will have 2 extra days in this amazing city to do any of the many optional activities. For the people that stayed in Cusco on day 3 of the hike you will take a ride to Ollantaytambo from where you will take the train to Aguas Calientes where you will spend the night. The next day is an early wake up to take the bus to Macchu Picchu.
On day 4 rise early to take advantage of viewing Machu Picchu in the early morning light. This is the best time to view the 'Lost City of the Incas'. Join our local guide for a detailed interpretation of the site and Inca history after the tour (2 hours approx.) you will have some free time to explore the site or do any of the optional hikes in the afternoon you will take the train back to Cusco.
Last day in Cusco, last time for shopping and gift or just to chill with a well deserve massage or just to walk around this amazing city.
Included
Accommodation
- Hotel in Cusco (3 night)
- Hotel in Ollantaytambo (1 night)
- Camping with basic facilities (3 night)
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch (
only for the hikers solo camino inca ) - Dinner (
only for the hikers solo camino inca )
Day 12 - 14
This morning you’ll board a bus to Puno on the shores of Lake Titicaca. We climb over the mountains today. Puno is known as Peru’s folklore capital, this is due in no small part to its thriving indigenous cultures, including the Aymara and Quechua.
Next morning we will have the chance to spend the in a local island village (overnight homestay) that will provides an opportunity to learn more about rural life in the Peruvian highlands and to participate in local traditions.
After breakfast, take a 1-hour boat ride to Taquile Island. The locals here make their livelihood out of textiles, with the women doing the spinning and men doing the knitting. Browse the handmade goods sold here including warm, high quality items. Next, take an uphill trek for about an hour to visit the main area of the island. After a brief stay, the boat will take you back to Puno (about 3 hours).
Next morning we will have the chance to spend the in a local island village (overnight homestay) that will provides an opportunity to learn more about rural life in the Peruvian highlands and to participate in local traditions.
After breakfast, take a 1-hour boat ride to Taquile Island. The locals here make their livelihood out of textiles, with the women doing the spinning and men doing the knitting. Browse the handmade goods sold here including warm, high quality items. Next, take an uphill trek for about an hour to visit the main area of the island. After a brief stay, the boat will take you back to Puno (about 3 hours).
Included
Accommodation
- Hotel (2 night)
- Homestay (1 night)
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 15
Leave behind the highlands and take a short 2-hour flight will take the group back to Lima. The rest of the day is free to explore more of Lima's sights and perhaps do some last-minute souvenir shopping. In the evening, you will get together with the group for one last night dinner.
Included
Accommodation
- Hotel (1 night)
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Day 16
Departure day
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