Peru Highlights Tour 10-Day

10-Day Peru Highlights Tour Itinerary

PRESENTATION OF HIGHLIGHTS OF PERU TOUR: Travel to Peru to the Andes Arequipa, Colca Valley, Lake Titicaca, Rainbow Mountain, and Machu Picchu Highlights of Peru Tour. Explore ancient ruins, vibrant cities, and breathtaking landscapes.

DAY 1: AM Arequipa Arrival | PM Arequipa City Tour

DURING THE MORNING ARRIVAL BY PLANE TO AREQUIPA

Organize your trip from Lima or another place in Peru to Arequipa during the morning! Our guide and driver of the vehicle are waiting for you at the airport, “look for the Kondor Path Tours sign with your name inscribed on it” Then we have the transfer service to the hotel in the center of Arequipa.

CITY TOUR AREQUIPA IN THE AFTERNOON

At 1:30 pm, we begin with a guided tour of the White City of Arequipa, declared a “Cultural Heritage of Humanity” by UNESCO. Explore the most attractive historical and architectural areas of Arequipa.

EXPLORE:

1. The viewpoints of Carmen Alto and Yanahuara.
2. The main square, with a view of the cathedral
3. The portals and the church of the Company of Jesus.
4. Santa Catalina Monastery.

DAY 2: Trip from Arequipa to Chivay Valley

At 09:30, we start the trip towards the Andes of Arequipa, towards the valley of Chivay; the journey takes approximately three and a half hours. Enjoy technical stops to enjoy the panoramic views and especially the fauna of the Andes, such as the Vicuñas “family of South American camelids” with incredible views of the Valley of the Volcanoes. In the afternoon, enjoy the thermal baths of La Calera near Chivay.

1. Pampa Cañahuas National Reserve: Vicuña observation
2. Toccra Wetlands: Incredible flora and fauna of the Andes
3. The viewpoint of the Volcanoes (4800 meters): Observation of the volcanic chain of Arequipa.”
4. In the afternoon, go to Thermal Baths de la Calera near Chivay.

DAY 3: Condor sightings in Colca Canyon | Trip to Puno with Sillustani

At 06:30, the Colca Canyon trip begins towards Condors’s most spectacular viewpoint: “Cruz del Condor viewpoint.” Observe the Andean condor between 8 am and 9:30 am.

AFTER THE CONDOR VIEWPOINT:

Optional visits to the folkloric towns of Pinchollo, Maca, and Yanque, with their incredible viewpoints and white ashlar chapel.

At approximately 11 in the morning, we start the trip to Puno. At 3:30 pm m., explore the ruins of Chullpas de Sillustani before entering Puno to spend the night near Lake Titicaca, “the highest navigable and inhabited lake in the world.”

DAY 4: Tour Uros and Taquile Island by Titicaca Boat

At 07:40 am, pick up service from the hotel in Puno to go to the port of Lake Titicaca to start the excursion to the islands of Uros and Taquile. The tour is done by speedboat to have more time in our visits, enjoying the trip around Lake Titicaca to the fullest.

UROS FLOATING ISLANDS

A magnificent trip to take pictures of the entire population or islands of the Uros. Visitors can ride inside the boat, on the back, or the roof for one of the best full-perspective photos. Enjoy walking on one of the floating islands and visiting the native families of Lake Titicaca.

TAQUILE ISLAND

When we arrive at the port of Taquile, we have to climb a slope that we recommend strolling until we reach the Taquile square. Once in Taquile, we take a guided tour through the traditions and culture of the islanders with unique panoramic views of Lake Titicaca. We arrive back in Puno between 03:30 to 04:30 pm.

DAY 5: Trip from Puno to Cusco with Rainbow Mountain Tour

At 05:00, we start the trip to the northwest of Puno towards the rainbow mountains of Vinicunca, “approximately 4 hours and 50 minutes of travel”.

Once we get to the Rainbow Mountain parking lot! The saddle horses wait for us to ride them for 50 minutes near the colorful peak! 18-minute walk to the rainbow mountain Passes to enjoy the views and the rainbow mountain range.

To have the complete experience through the Andes of Cusco – The return on horseback takes about 35 minutes until you reach the vehicle! The vehicular trip continues to Cusco, which lasts about three more hours.

DAY 6: Free Day in Cusco

For many travelers, the center of Cusco, especially the main square, is one of the most charming in all of Peru, so it is worth giving yourself a day of free time to explore the center of Cusco at your leisure or do other activities. Cusco is the tourist metropolis of all of Peru.

Activities to explore in Cusco

1. Visit the Cathedral of Cusco.
2. The main temple of the Incas! the famous Coricancha
3. The panoramic bus ride through the city
4. The church of La Merced, Company of Jesus.
5. Chocolate Museum Experience
6. The stone of the 12 angles
7. The San Blas neighborhood – A neighborhood of artists and artisans.
8. In the traditional market of San Pedro
9. Inca and Colonial Museums of the Center of Cusco

DAY 7: Tour Pisac with Cusco City Tour

At 09:00, we start a trip to explore part of the Sacred Valley and the Inca ruins in the northwest of Cusco, known as the four ruins. Visit the ruins of Pisac, such as the Cuyo Chico and Taray viewpoint, with views of the Inca terraces and the Inca Valley.

Returning to Cusco, visit the incredible Inca fountains of Tambomachay with their peculiar and unique architecture, then explore the Inca control of Puca Pucara and the Qenqo labyrinth. The exploration ends with the colossal temple of Sacsayhuaman, where the stones are immense! United perfectly for many researchers, Sacsayhuaman is the maximum architectural expression of the Inca empire.

EXPLORE:

1. Pisac Inca and Colonial Viewpoint
2. Cuyo Chico Viewpoint
3. Pisac Ruins
4. The Pisac Colonial Ovens “make delicious empanadas with nutritious flour from the Andes.”
5. Tambomachay Inca Fountain
6. Inca control of Puca Pucara “red fortress.”
7. Ruins of Qenqo “labyrinth and underground passages.”
8. Sacsayhuaman ruins “megalithic construction.”

DAY 8: Chinchero, Moray, Ollantaytambo | PM Train to Machu Picchu Pueblo

At 7:30 we start the trip to Machu Picchu Pueblo! Firstly, by car and then by train.

During the trip, visit charming places such as the textile center of Chinchero and, the incredible ruins of Chinchero, the salt mines of Maras, with their white views intermingling with the valleys. Guided visit to the magnificent circular terraces of Moray and the ruins of Ollantaytambo with its imposing temple of the sun.

In the afternoon, travel by train for approximately one hour and 40 minutes until we reach Machu Picchu Pueblo, better known as Aguas Calientes, to spend not far from the ruins of Machu Picchu. “at the foot of the mountain.”

EXPLORE:

1. The textile center of Chinchero “Sample of Inca ancestral fabric.”
2. Chinchero ruins with views towards the Chinchero plains
3. Raqchi’s viewpoint “views towards the Sacred Valley.”
4. Maras Salt Mines
5. Circular ruins of Moray
6. Ollantaytambo Ruins

DAY 9: AM Machu Picchu Guided Tour | PM Return to Cusco by Train

In the morning, enjoy a 2-hour guided tour inside the Machu Picchu citadel through Circuit 1 or 2, which are the best for panoramic views from the Machu Picchu viewpoint!

The guided tour consists of visiting the fantastic sites of the Inca citadel, such as the house of the Inca guardian, the agricultural area, the residential area, the temple of the sun, the quarries, the sundial, and the residence of the chosen ones of the sun, and the Inca sources. The tour takes you walking to enjoy every corner of Machu Picchu to have some of the best photographic perspectives of Machu Picchu.

After noon we return to Cusco by train to the Ollantaytambo. In Ollantaytambo, we board the private tourist vehicle to travel to Cusco; “The whole trip takes about 3 hours and 20 minutes.”

DAY 10: Fly from Cusco to Lima 

When travelers indicate their air flight from Cusco to Lima, we have a transfer service from the hotel to the Cusco airport.

Thank you very much for your trips with Kondor Path Tours in Peru.

10-Day Peru Highlights Tour INCLUSIONS

• Personalized trips and excursions.
• Active itinerary with unique cultural & Amazon experiences
• English-speaking local guide (s)
• Ground transportation by land with Fuel and Driver
• Pick and drop off at your accommodation in Arequipa, Colca Valley, Puno, and Cusco.

HOTEL 3 stars

• AREQUIPA: 01 night of accommodation: Casa Andina Select Arequipa Plaza or Hotel Los Tambos, Tierra Viva Arequipa Plaza, Hotel Riviera Colonial OR similar, based on a DOUBLE or Matrimonial room). Check-In: 11:00 Hrs | Check-Out: 09:00 Hrs.
• CHIVAY VALLEY: 01 night of accommodation: Casa Andina Standard Colca or Vita Hotel Colca, based on a DOUBLE or Matrimonial room). Check-In: 11:00 Hrs | Check-Out: 09:00 Hrs.
• PUNO: 02 nights of accommodation: Hotel Conde de Lemos or Sol Plaza Hotel Puno, Casa Andina Standard Puno OR similar to the Hotel Waman, Retama; based on the twin-share or matrimonial room) Check-In: noon / Check-Out: 09:00 Hrs.
• CUSCO MOUNTAINS: 04 nights of accommodation: Hotel Maytaq, OR Hotel Royal Inka I-II, Ruinas, Anahuarque, or Rumi Punku, based on a DOUBLE or Matrimonial room). Check-In: 11:00 Hrs | Check-Out: 09:00 Hrs.
• AGUAS CALIENTES: 01 night of accommodation: Hotel Santuario Machu Picchu (***), OR similar to the Hotel Waman, Retama; based on the twin-share or matrimonial room) Check-In: noon / Check-Out: 09:00 Hrs.

AREQUIPA & COLCA: 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd. Day

• Transfer service on the first day from the Arequipa Airport to the hotel.
• Guided excursions through the City Tour and Colca Canyon.
• Convent of Santa Catalina, Colca Canyon, Sillustani entrance tickets
• On day 3: Box Lunch
• Arequipa, Colca Valley, and Puno overnight

LAKE TITICACA: 4^th. Day

• Speedboat transportation on Lake Titicaca.
• Puno port, Uros, Taquile entrance tickets
• Local lunch in Taquile
• Puno overnight

CUSCO TOURS

5^th. Day: Rainbow Mt. from Puno to Cusco

• Access ticket to Vinicunca
• One horse with Andes saddles to ride per person “back and forth.”
  • + A local muleteer to pull each client’s horse.
• Lunch: Box lunch
• First aid kit plus 01 portable oxygen balloon
• Cusco overnight

6^th. Day: Free Day in Cusco

• Cusco overnight

7^th. Day: Tour Pisac with Cusco City Tour

• Admissions for the ruins of Cusco and the Sacred Valley – Full BTG Cusco
• Cusco overnight

8^th. Day: Chinchero, Moray, Ollantaytambo | PM Train to Machu Picchu Pueblo

• Inca Salt Mines of Maras entrance tickets
• Outbound Train Journey by PeruRail: From OLLANTAYTAMBO to MACHU PICCHU – Class: VISTADOME TRAIN N° 603. Departure at 15:37
• Lunch: Box lunch
• Machu Picchu Pueblo overnight

9^th.  Day: AM Machu Picchu Guided Tour | PM Return to Cusco by Train

• Roundtrip Bus Tickets to/from Machupicchu
• Machu Picchu Entrance Ticket at 08:00 – Valid exclusively for the printed date, route, and time. The ticket is personal and non-transferable.
• 02 hours of guided tour service inside the citadel of Machu Picchu
  • NOTE: THERE IS NO FREE TIME, according to the new regulations of the Machu Picchu Sanctuary, since 2015. If travelers require more hours, they must buy a new ticket.
• Inbound Train Journey: From MACHU PICCHU to OLLANTAYTAMBO – on board the VISTADOME TRAIN N° 32. Departure at 14:55
• Private transfer service from the train station from OLLANTAYTAMBO to CUSCO
• Cusco overnight

10^th.  Day: Cusco Out

• Transfer service to Cusco airport

On-site logistical support from our office in Peru
All taxes (Peru)

EXCLUSIONS

• International airfare, domestic airfare within Peru, airport departure taxes (Approximate cost US$ 31.00 for international flights and US$ 10.40 for each domestic flight)
• Reconfirmation of international flights and items of personal nature
• Spending money – allow approximately US$ 40-90 per day to cover meals, snacks, drinks, limited souvenirs, laundry, tips, personal expenses, and extras.
• Meals that do not describe in the service.
• Travel Insurance
• Tipping – an entirely personal gesture “guide (S) & driver.”

What To Bring for the Highlights of Peru?

We recommend using a duffel bag or backpack, whichever you find easiest. A good size daypack is also essential.

PACKING LIST

Cold Weather: Cusco Andes Mountains

• Long-sleeved shirts or sweaters.
• Scarf.
• Warm gloves.
• Warm hat.
• Warm layers.

Documents:

• You must bring your original passport.
• Flight information – required – “E-ticket printouts may be required when entering Peru and for local flights”
• Insurance info – required – “With photocopies.”
• Passport – required – “With photocopies.”

Essentials:

• Camera (With extra memory cards and batteries)
• Cash, credit, and debit cards
• Day pack (Used for daily excursions or short overnights)
• Ear plugs
• First-aid kit (should contain lip balm with sunscreen, sunscreen, whistle, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, bandaids/plasters, tape, anti-histamines, antibacterial gel/wipes, antiseptic cream, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, rehydration powder, water purification tablets or drops, insect repellent, sewing kit, extra prescription drugs you may be taking)
• Flashlight/torch (Headlamps are ideal)
• Fleece top/sweater
• Footwear
• Hat
• Locks for bags
• Long pants/jeans
• Money-belt
• Outlet adapter
• Personal entertainment (Reading and writing materials, cards, music player, etc.)
• Reusable water bottle
• Shirts/t-shirts
• Sleepwear
• Small travel towel
• Sunglasses
• Toiletries (Preferably biodegradable)
• Watch an alarm clock
• Waterproof backpack cover
• Windproof rain jacket

Health & Safety:

• Hand sanitizer (required)

Warm Weather:

• Sandals/flip-flops
• Shorts/skirts (Longer shorts/skirts are recommended)
• Sun hat/bandana
• Swimwear

Notes of Highlights Peru:

Machu Picchu Tickets are valid for a single entry, and re-entry is impossible! To re-enter, you have to buy a new entrance ticket in advance.

* Kondor Path Tours: A Travel Tour Operator 100% for the Highlights of Peru Tour

10-Day Peru Highlights Tour Price Information

PRICES PER PERSON [U.S Dollar] 2023, with hotel*** twin-share or matrimonial

Soon we will update the prices!

• Solo Travel USD$000.
• 02 participants USD$000. “Prices reduce if more people are in your group.”
• 03 participants USD$000.
• 04 participants USD$000.
• 05 participants USD$000.
• 06 participants USD$000.
• 07 participants USD$000.
• 08 participants + USD$000.

Highlights of Peru Tour Upgrade

Enhance Your Trip

TRAIN SERVICES

By PeruRail / PER PERSON

• + $50.00 Vistadome train (MACHUPICCHU – OLLANTAYTAMBO) + Transfer to Cusco from Ollantaytambo
• + $45 Vistadome train (one way: MACHUPICCHU – POTOY) Inbound Journey
• + $445.00 Hiram Bingham train (Train MACHUPICCHU – POROY) Inbound Journey

EXTRA TICKETS

• +$75 Huayna Picchu
• +$75 Montaña
• +$60 RE-ENTRY TO MACHU PICCHU

DISCOUNTS

• This applies to the following services
• Machu Picchu Fee: Highlights of Peru Tour College students$20 off

HOW TO BOOK OUR PERU HIGHLIGHTS TOUR

Highlights of Peru Tour 10-Day: Embark on a journey through history and culture with our Peru highlights tours. Explore ancient ruins, sample local cuisine, and immerse yourself in Peru’s vibrant culture.

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