Day 1 – Arrival in Lima, 154 masl
Distance 18 km

• Arrival at the international airport of Lima, assistance and transfer to the Miraflores hotel
  

Overnight in Lima

Day 2 – Lima – City tour – Arequipa, 2,335 masl (B)

• Panoramic tour of Miraflores residential district where we will see the Huaca Pucllana pre-Hispanic monument was built entirely in mud bricks
• Continuation to the Historic Center of Lima, panoramic view of the San Martin Square, Main Square and Cathedral of Lima
• Visit to the museum and convent of San Francisco and its underground Catacombs used as a public cemetery in the Spanish colonial period
• Visit the Larco Museum and its magnificent collection of ceramics and gold from the peruvian pre-Hispanic cultures
• In the afternoon transfer to Lima airport for your flight to Arequipa
• Reception and transfer from Arequipa airport to the hotel

Overnight in Arequipa

Day 3 – Arequipa – City tour, 2,335 masl (B, L)

• In the morning meeting your local guide and will start at the Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral built during the Spanish colonial period
• Visit to Santa Catalina Monastery and the Iglesia de la Compañia de Jesus
• Lunch included
• Afternoon is at leisure

Overnight in Arequipa

Day 4 – Arequipa – Puno, 3.827 masl (B, D)

• In the morning, departure from Arequipa to Puno (almost 6-hour journey), taking the road that borders the Misti Volcano (5.825masl) observing volcanoes, peaks and snowcapped in the heart of the Peruvian Andes, passing through Pampa Cañahua natural habitat of vicuñas, alpacas and llamas.
• Arrival to Puno and transfer to your hotel
• Dinner included

Overnight in Puno

Day 5 – Puno – Island of the Uros – Taquile, 3.827 masl (B, L)

• Full day excursion to Titicaca lake to the unique Floating Islands of the Uros that inhabits community that took refuge on the waters of this lake. During the excursion you will see how the native people built their rafts using totora reeds, it is a plant of the lake
• Continue to Taquile Island to learn about the customs and traditions of this Peruvian highland town
• Lunch included in the typical houses of local families
• After lunch, return to the city of Puno

Overnight in Puno

Day 6 – Puno – La Raya – Cusco, 3,399 masl (B, L)

• In the morning travell to Cusco (almost 9-hours journey)
• Afterwards will visit the Pukara Museum, a collection of the Tiahuanaco, Pukara and Inca cultures
• Short stop in La Raya the highest step of the trip and limit between the regions of Puno and Cusco about 4,335 meters above sea level.
• Along the way you will start visiting the picturesque town of Andahuaylillas, also known as the” Sistine Chapel of the Andes”, Raqchi Temple and storage site. The road offers impressive landscapes from Puno region high plains to Cusco subtropical highlands
• Buffet lunch included
• Arrival to Cusco and transfer to the hotel

Overnight in Cusco

Day 7 – Cusco – Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes, 2,040 masl (B, L)

• Transfer to Chinchero to appreciate from the Inca’s balcony the impressive landscape of the Valley
• Afterwards enjoy two incredible sites being Moray agricultural terraces and Maras the famous and millenary salt ponds from spanish colonial times
• Lunch included
• Visit the last Inca Fortress in Ollantaytambo
• At the scheduled time, transfer to the train station and boarding towards Aguas Calientes
• Arrival at Machu Picchu Village and accommodation at the hotel

Overnight in Aguas Calientes

Day 8 – Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cusco, 3,399 masl (B)

• In the morning meeting your local guide and visit the Inca citadel Machu Picchu
• In the afternoon transfer to the station on foot to take the train to Poroy, almost 3 ½ hours journey
• Arrival to Poroy train station and transfer to the hotel
  

Overnight in Cusco

Optional hikes in Machu Picchu without reservation

• Puerta del Sol (gateway to the Inca Trail)
• Ancient Inca Bridge

Day 9 – Cusco – City tour, 3,399 masl (B)

• In the morning visit the historical center, the Cathedral of Cusco, Main Square and the Koricancha Temple
• Visit to the neighboring ruins of Cusco, the archaeological complex of Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo and Tambomachay
• Lunch at local restaurant
• Afternoon is at leisure

Overnight in Cusco

Day 10 – Cusco – Lima – Chachapoyas, 2,335 masl (B)

• Transfer to the airport for your flight to Lima
• Arrival to Lima and connection to the city of Chachapoyas
• Arrival in Chachapoyas, reception, and transfer to your hotel
  

Overnight in Chachapoyas

Day 11 – Chachapoyas – Kuelap – Chiclayo, 2,335 masl (B, L)

• Departure in the morning to the Tingo district where the Kuelap cable cars are located, which will allow you to enjoy a journey through the clouds for 35 minutes of travel
• Tours to the Kuelap Fortress, called the Northern Machu Picchu, located at 3,000 meters above sea level, the most important archaeological complex for the Chachapoyas, built since the 6th century, was discovered in 1843, it impresses its stone walls up to 20 meters high, which protect more than 500 houses circular, many of them are decorated with friezes in the form of zigzags and rhomboids, distributed in more than 7 hectares. Its complex interior architecture, indicates it was a well-organuzed population group. The surrounding landscape and natural scenarios makes it unforgettable.
• Lunch included
• Return to Chachapoyas city
• At night you will board a regular bus for a 12-hour journey to the city of Chiclayo

Overnight in Bus

Day 12 – Chiclayo – Lambayeque – Royal Tombs Museum, 27 masl (B, L)

• Arrival in Chiclayo, reception and transfer to the hotel
• Breakfast included
• In the morning start of our tour visiting Huaca Rajada, archaeological site, where the Lord of Sipan’s tomb was discovered
• Lunch included at local restaurant to try the traditional local cuisine
• In the afternoon visit the Royal Tombs Museum which exhibits the Lord of Sipan an amazing gold, silver and precious stones treasures
• Return to Chiclayo and transfer to your hotel

Overnight in Chiclayo

Day 13 – Chiclayo – El Brujo Archaeological Complex – Trujillo, 34 masl (B, L)

• Departure to Trujillo, on route visit the El Brujo Archaeological Complex
• Detour of highway Panamericana and visit the Magdalena de Cao town, where is located El Brujo archaeological complex which is made up by the Huaca Prieta, the Huaca Partida and the Huaca Cao Viejo with decorations and friezes in high relief of the God Aipaaec
• In the Huaca Cao Viejo, was found the Lady of Cao’s tomb, a woman ruler of the Mochica culture whose period of development was between the 1st and 8th centuries.
• Arrival to Trujillo and panoramic visit of the Main Square and the house Orbegozo
• Transfer to your hotel

Overnight in Trujillo

Day 14 – Trujillo – Huaca de la Luna – Chan Chan, 34 masl (B, L)

• Departure to visit the Sun and Moon Huacas impressive archaeological complex. This Huaca holds beautiful treasures in its polychrome and overexposes friezes and its urban architexture
• Afterwards we will visit Chan Chan capital of the Chimu Empire the world´s largest adobe city
• Continue to the Huanchaco traditional beach and fishermen´s cove, famous for its totora reed boats called Totora Horses
• Lunch included
• Return to your hotel

Overnight in Trujillo

Day 15 Trujillo – Lima, (B)

• At the scheduled time transfer to the airport for your flight to Lima and international connection.
  

THE PROGRAM INCLUDES:

• 13 hotel nights with breakfast included
• 1 night in touristic bus the day 11
• Private or shared transportation as indicated in the program
• All the excursions indicated in the program with English speaking guides
• Meals as indicated: Breakfast (B) Lunch (L) Box lunch (BL) Dinner (D)
• Train tickets to Machu Picchu
• All entrance fees
• Transfers airports, bus station, train station
• Domestic flights: Lima – Arequipa / Cusco – Lima / Lima – Chachapoyas / Trujillo – Lima
• Permanent assistance by our local offices

THE PROGRAM DOES NOT INCLUDE:

• International flights
• Personal insurance
• Personal expenses, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks during meals
• Meals not mentioned in the program
• Early check-in, in case the international flight arrives in the morning
• Airport taxes (domestic and international)
• Tips for guides, restaurants and drivers

Hotels 3***
Place	Hotels	Day	Website
Lima	Hotel Allpa	1	www.allpahotel.com
Arequipa	Majestad Hotel Boutique	2, 3	www.majestadhotel.com
Puno	Royal Inn	4, 5	www.royalinnhoteles.com
Cusco	Rumipunku	6, 8, 9	www.rumipunku.com
Aguas Calientes	Santuario	7	www.santuariohotel.com
Chachapoyas	La Casona de Chachapoyas	10	www.lacasonadechachapoyasperu.com
Chachapoyas - Chiclayo	Bus turistico	11	www.moviltour.com.pe
Chiclayo	Intiotel	12	www.intiotel.com
Trujillo	Casa Andina	13, 14	www.casa-andina.com