Each travel program is perfectly specified, taking care of every detail while you enjoy your PERSONALIZED trip to Machu Picchu!
FASCINATING CULTURES
GENERAL ITINERARY
ITINERARIO GENERAL
Day 1: Arrival in Arequipa – Transfer to the Hotel
Day 2: Arrival in Arequipa – City Tour in Arequipa – Free afternoon (Breakfast and Lunch)
Day 3: Arequipa – Chivay (Breakfast and Lunch)
Day 4: Colca Canyon – Cruz del Cóndor Viewpoint – Trip to Puno (Breakfast and Lunch)
Day 5: Full day tour Uros and Taquile floating islands – Puno (Breakfast and Lunch)
Day 6: Puno – Ruta del Sol trip to Cusco (Breakfast and Lunch)
Day 7: Cusco – Tours Moray and Salineras with Chincheros – Abode of the Gods (Breakfast and Lunch)
Day 8: Sacred Valley of the Inkas – Train trip to Aguas Calientes (Breakfast and Lunch)
Day 9: Tour in MACHU PICCHU FULL DAY – Cusco (Breakfast and Lunch)
Day 10: Transfer to the Airport – Return to your country (Breakfast)
DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 1: Arrival in Arequipa – Transfer to the Hotel
Welcome to Arequipa! Upon arrival in the city of Arequipa, our host will be waiting to assist you and transfer you to your selected hotel. (There will be a sign with your name and the logo of the Agency, so you can identify it.) Arriving at the hotel, they will offer you the famous coca tea that will help you acclimatize to the height of Arequipa and other helpful tips. Rest of the afternoon free in the city of Arequipa.
Hotel night in Arequipa.
Day 2: Arrival in Arequipa – City Tour in Arequipa – Free afternoon (Breakfast and Lunch)
In the morning 9:00 a.m. We begin our walk through the city of Arequipa, known as the white city. We walk through the center of the city to visit its beautiful streets, the main square where its Cathedral stands out, in the baroque style, with a beautiful facade. Then we go to the traditional neighborhood of Yanahuara that has a beautiful viewpoint of the city and the Misti volcano, which adorns the city; as well as the Carmen Alto viewpoint, where it has terraces and views of other volcanoes such as Chachani and Pichu Picchu. Lunch at a local restaurant with typical food from the city. Rest of the afternoon free.
Hotel night in Arequipa.
Day 3: Arequipa – Chivay (Breakfast and Lunch)
In the morning 7:30 a.m. We begin our walk towards the town of Chivay. During the journey we will appreciate beautiful views of the volcanoes of Misti, Chachani and Pichu pichu; as well as the national reserve of «Salinas y Aguada blanca», which protects many species of South American camelids where the vicuña stands out, typical of its natural habitat. The landscapes of the Andes can be seen with the naked eye where the many snow-capped and thawed mountains stand out in the area that runs through the mountains, to then reach Chivay. Upon entering the Chivay valley, you can already appreciate the formations of beautiful multicolored terraces in the mountains. Lunch to savor the typical food of the place. Rest of the afternoon free.
Hotel night in Chivay.
Day 4: Colca Canyon – Cruz del Cóndor Viewpoint – Trip to Puno (Breakfast and Lunch)
In the morning 7:00 a.m. We begin our walk towards the Cruz del Cóndor Viewpoint, from where there is a viewpoint to see the depth of the canyon and appreciate the sight of the condors’ flights, where to this day they are preserved in their natural habitat. Free time to stroll or walk along the edge of the canyon and take photos. After a short time we will return to Chivay, passing through the towns of Pinchollo, Maca and Yanque. We visit the traditional villages of the Colca Valley and its enormous Inka terraces. Lunch at a local tourist restaurant in the town of Chivay. In the afternoon travel to Puno.
Hotel night in Puno.
Day 5: Full day tour Uros and Taquile floating islands – Puno (Breakfast and Lunch)
We start our walk at 7:00 am. Pick up from the hotel and we embark from the pier in Puno by boat to visit the famous Lake Titicaca. During our boat trip you will be surprised by the impressive views of the Lake that adorns the natural beauty and its inhabitants with their typical costumes of the area. The Uros islands are a group of floating islands built on the basis of reeds, where many families live to give us a beautiful explanation of their day-to-day customs and traditions. Free time to walk in their typical canoes. Lunch at a local restaurant belonging to the inhabitants of the islands. After continuing to travel by boat, we arrive at Taquile, where the well-organized community warmly welcomes tourists in their traditional clothing. Most of the inhabitants are good artisans that were inherited from generation to generation. Return to Puno.
Hotel night in Puno.
Day 6: Puno – Ruta del Sol trip to Cusco (Breakfast and Lunch)
We start our trip to Puno at 7:30 am. Pick up from the hotel and we go to Cusco. Our trip will be throughout the day visiting many important sites along the way. Our first visit is the archaeological complex of Pukara, with notable characteristics in its stone constructions, as well as the elaboration of the famous clay bulls. Then we will visit the archaeological complex of Raqchi, known as the temple to the «God Wiracocha» with multiple buildings around it. On the way you will enjoy a typical lunch in a local restaurant. Continuing our trip we visit Andahuaylillas, known as the Sistine Chapel, a beautiful and imposing church from the 27th century. Then we visit Rumiqolqa, a pre-Inca fortress of impressive size that stands out in sight. To arrive in Cusco in the afternoon.
Hotel night in Cusco.
Day 7: Cusco – Tours Moray and Salineras with Chincheros – Abode of the Gods (Breakfast and Lunch)
We start our walk at 8:15 am. Pick up from the hotel and we leave in the direction of Chincheros, you will see a panoramic and privileged view of Chincheros, an amphitheater surrounded by quadrangle-shaped platforms. Then we will be received by a family with their typical costumes where they will show us how they extract many natural colors from the plants they use to dye their fabrics and looms, daily activities and living customs of the town that are maintained to this day. We continue our visit to Moray, an impressive archaeological site with its enormous circular terraces that were used as an agricultural and botanical laboratory. We continue towards the Salineras, to see the fantastic wells, from which salt has been extracted since ancient times for local consumption. During the return to the city we will be served a delicious lunch, to savor the rich and varied Peruvian food. In the afternoon we will visit contemporary artistic monuments known as Apukunaq Tianan which means Abode of the Gods, made of living stone respecting the pristineness of the rock.
Hotel night in Cusco.
Day 8: Sacred Valley of the Inkas – Train trip to Aguas Calientes (Breakfast and Lunch)
We start our walk at 8:20 am. Pick up from the hotel and we will go to the surprising sacred valley of the Inkas, made up of archaeological sites located in its course that accompanies the Vilcanota river. The first point of visit is the typical craft market of the inhabitants of Ccorao, you can take pictures with their llamas and enjoy the Andean craft markets. We continue our journey to appreciate the magnificent view of the Sacred Valley of the Inkas from the Taray viewpoint. Then we go to visit Pisaq, made up of immense agricultural terraces, housing enclosures and stone warehouses; to tell the whole story of this fantastic site and take photos. Then we go to Urubamba, place of lunch, to savor the rich and varied Peruvian food. On the way we pass through many towns that to this day maintain their gastronomic customs that we will tell you about. We continue our visit to Ollantaytambo, known as the living Inka city, a beautiful example of urbanization with Inka canals made of stone and considered a military, religious and cultural center that remains to this day. After visiting the entire complex, we moved to the Ollantaytambo train station to travel by train to Aguas Calientes, in tourist service (4:36 p.m.). Forbidden to sleep because during the train trip there will be landscapes, archaeological sites and a lot of vegetation. (18h10 pm) Upon arrival our staff will be waiting for you to take you to your selected hotel. (The transfer to the hotel is on foot for 5 minutes, because there are no cars in Aguas Calientes because it is a very small town.)
*You can take a walk through this town that is located in the middle of the mountains and at the foot of Machupicchu. Aguas Calientes has thermal baths that are relaxing and give rise to the name of the city; We recommend visiting the thermal baths, having dinner and resting.
Hotel night in Aguas Calientes.
Day 9: Tour in MACHU PICCHU FULL DAY – Cusco (Breakfast and Lunch)
Pick up from your hotel in Aguas Calientes and we leave very early for Machupicchu, one of the 7 Wonders of the Modern World or the lost city of the Incas. Our Guide will help you and accompany you to get on the bus to the Inka citadel of Machupicchu. It will be an unforgettable experience, where our Guide will tell you the whole story that surrounds the mysterious Inka citadel in PRIVATE . You will have free time to take photos, as well as the classic COVER photo of Machupicchu (As you see in the image below). We are going to walk through its incredible terraces, stairways, ceremonial precincts, main square, royal quarters, temple of the three windows and urban areas. Then at the indicated time we descend by bus to the town of Aguas Calientes, to have lunch at the Café Inkaterrra Restaurant. (Lunch a la carte). In the afternoon, travel by train to return and then transfer to your Hotel in Cusco.
Hotel night in Cusco.
Day 10: Transfer to the Airport – Return to your country (Breakfast)
Prior coordination a day before, at the indicated time our team will go through the hotel to transfer you to the Cusco airport for your return flight. ***End of our services, we hope you had a complete and unforgettable trip***
INCLUDES:
-Pick up and assistance from the airport to the hotel in Arequipa
-City Tour in Arequipa
-Lunch in a tourist restaurant in the city of Arequipa
-Colca Canyon Tour 2 days
-Lunch in a tourist restaurant in the city of Chivay
-Transfer from Arequipa to Chivay
-Visit Colca Canyon and Cruz del Cóndor Viewpoint
-Tourist entrance ticket to the Colca Canyon
-Lunch in a tourist restaurant in the city of Chivay
-Transfer from Chivay to Puno
-Full day tour of the Uros and Taquile floating islands
-Entrance ticket to the Floating islands and Taquile
-Lunch menu in a restaurant of the inhabitants of the island
-Transfer from Puno to Cusco in Van
-Ruta del Sol Tour from Puno to Cusco
-Lunch at a tourist restaurant during the trip from Puno to Cusco
-Tour Moray and Salineras with Chincheros in Cusco
-Entrance Ticket to Salineras
-Tour Morada de los Dioses
-Entrance Ticket to Morada de los Dioses
-Lunch at tourist restaurant in the city from Cusco
-Sacred Valley of the Inkas Tour in Cusco
-Partial tourist ticket, entrance to archaeological sites of Chinchero, Moray and Sacred Valley
-Buffet lunch in a local tourist restaurant in Urubamba
-02 hotel nights in Arequipa, with breakfast
-01 night in hotel in Chivay, Colca with breakfast
-02 hotel nights in Puno, with breakfast
-03 hotel nights in Cusco, with breakfast
-01 hotel night in Aguas Calientes, with breakfast
-One-way train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes in tourist Voyager service
-Tourist bus Aguas Calientes – Machupicchu – Aguas Calientes
-Entrance ticket to Machupicchu
-Guided tour in Machupicchu (PERSONALIZED)
-Lunch a la carte at the Café Inkaterra restaurant in Aguas Calientes (Options for Vegetarians and Celiacs)
-Return train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo in tourist Voyager service
-Transfer with assistance from the Ollantaytambo train station to the hotel in Cusco
-Transfer with assistance from the hotel to Cusco airport
-Professional guides and staff on all scheduled tours
-Tourist transportation in all transfers and tours
-Assistance 24 hours by the Team of Machupicchu Colombia by Kintu
*We recommend booking well in advance to guarantee your entrance ticket to Machupicchu with the main routes 1, 2 and 3. To comply with the proposed itinerary.
NOT INCLUDED:
-Plane tickets (The package starts from the moment you arrive at the Arequipa airport and ends in Cusco)
-Travel insurance
-Food and drinks not mentioned above
-Tips (It is not mandatory, but a courtesy for your guide and personal attention to you )
WHAT TO BRING FOR THE TOUR:
-Pick up and assistance from the airport to the hotel in Cusco
-Large or medium size suitcase for the trip
-Light clothing for the day and warm clothing in the morning and afternoon
-Personal hygiene implements
-Shoes suitable for walking, such as tennis
shoes -Camera
-Hat or Cap
-OFF insect repellent and Sunscreen
-Glasses or Sunglasses and Mineral water for the tours
-Small medium-sized backpack or handbag
-Coat or Raincoat, as a precaution in case of rain
EXCLUSIVE benefits with Grupo Kintu :
-CUSTOMIZED travel experiences tailored to you!
-Our professional guides and staff with extensive knowledge passionate about the history of the Inkas.
-Clean, disinfected and safe tourist transport with honest drivers will take you from one place to another.
-Beautiful present from Grupo Kintu that will surprise you!
PRICES:
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ADDITIONAL SERVICES:
– Roundtrip VISTADOME Train Service: First class train with panoramic views, typical dance show and service on board. Add USD $60 dollars per person.
– Entrance ticket to Waynapicchu: Narrow path that takes you from the Inca citadel to the Waynapicchu viewpoint, 1 hour of walking uphill to get there, a strategic and unique place from which you have the most complete view of the citadel of Machupicchu. Add USD $65 dollars per person.