11-Day Trip to the South of Peru
11-Day Trip to the South of Peru
11-Day Trip to the South of Peru
11 Days Starting in Lima, Peru and ending in Cusco, Peru
Visiting: Lima, Arequipa, Puno, Cusco, Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu
Tour operator:
Tour code:
607
Specialist Group:
Singles Solo
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 3
Age range:
0-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Meat
Tour operated in:
English , SpanishInterests:
Cultural, Gardens & Nature Tours, History, Ruins-Archaeology, Wildlife Tours
Activities:
Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable 11-day cultural journey through the captivating landscapes of southern Peru. This tour offers a deep dive into the rich history and vibrant culture of the region, guided by knowledgeable professionals. Begin your adventure in Lima, exploring the Larco Museum and historic sites before heading to Arequipa. Marvel at the majestic flight of condors over the Colca Canyon and sail on the serene waters of Lake Titicaca, the world's highest navigable lake. Discover the ancient wonders of Cusco, including the awe-inspiring Machu Picchu, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Experience the unique blend of Incan and Spanish influences in the Sacred Valley, and enjoy the vibrant markets and stunning landscapes along the way. With comfortable accommodations and expertly guided tours, this trip promises an enriching and memorable exploration of Peru's southern treasures.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Lima
Location: Lima
Accommodation: Hotel
Arrival in Lima and private transfer, with only driver, to the hotel. Overnight.
Day 2 : Lima / Arequipa
Location: Arequipa
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel. We will begin the tour in the wonderful Larco Museum, located in Pueblo Libre district, where you can see a complete collection of more than 5000 pieces of ceramic, as well as gold and silver, and pre-Columbian erotic art. Then, we will go to the historic center to visit Casa Aliaga, a colonial mansion with beautiful rooms full of invaluable art and history. We continue to the Plaza de Armas, where we find the Government Palace, the Archbishop’s Palace, the Municipal Palace, and other important buildings of the colonial era, where we will visit the Cathedral built in the sixteenth century. After the visit, you will be transferred to the airport to take the local flight to Arequipa. Arrival in Arequipa, and private transfer to the hotel. Overnight.
Day 3 : Arequipa
Location: Arequipa
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel. Free morning for personal activities. In the afternoon, the journey begins with the transfer from the hotel to the center of Arequipa city, in the colonial district of San Lazaro, place where the city has been founded. Then, we will visit the Main Square, one of the most beautiful in Peru, and neighbor of the imposing Arequipa cathedral built in the seventeenth century and completely rebuilt after several earthquakes. We will see the Cathedral and the Church Compañía de Jesús (1590), considered a classic example of the local baroque architecture that keeps inside a sample exceptional paintings and murals. From there we will go to Santa Catalina Monastery, an authentic medieval cloister built in 1579 and is still in use to this day. Then, we will visit Yanahuara and Carmen Alto districts to have a Panoramic view of the countryside, without a doubt a fantastic image. Return to the hotel and overnight.
Day 4 : Arequipa / Colca
Location: Arequipa
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel. We will depart at 8:30 am from Arequipa, driving 160 km to Chivay Town. On the route, we will pass through the towns of Yura, Pampa de Arrieros and Pampa Cañahuas, where it is located the National Reserve of Vicuñas Aguada Blanca, and we can see these beautiful camelids. We will continue the tour visiting more small towns, and have wonderful views of the volcanoes from the viewpoint. We reach Chivay, and you will have free time for lunch and rest. Then, we will visit the town and market of Chivay. Transfer to the hotel and overnight.
Day 5 : Colca / Puno
Location: Puno
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast very early in the morning, we will start at 06:15 am to go to the famous point "Cruz del Cóndor". We are going to arrive on time to have a pleasant view of the canyon depth and if time allows, majestic images of the Condors flight. After the visit, 320 km will be traveled with beautiful landscapes on the way to Puno. We will pass through diverse and small Andean villages, until we reach Puno. We will transfer you to the hotel, and overnight.
Day 6 : Puno
Location: Puno
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast at your hotel, you will be transferred to the lake port of Puno, where a regular boat will take you to the floating islands of the Uros. The Uros are an ancestral society that populate a series of artificial islands built on the basis of the totora plant, which grows in the same lake. The islands are constructed by weaving the totora in the places where it grows thicker and forming a natural layer. On top of it they built their houses, also of totora, and cook outdoors to prevent possible fires. After Uros visit and, an hour and a half boat trip, you will continue your journey to the island of Taquile. This is Quechua, unlike the other Aymara speaking islands on the lake. It was part of the Inca empire and vestiges of this culture can still be seen in its constructions. Once there you will be given a brief explanation of the island and witness a cultural activity. After lunch, you will return to the port of Puno, where our transport will be waiting to take you to your hotel. Overnight.
Day 7 : Puno / Cusco
Location: Cusco
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the bus station to take the tourist bus to Cusco (8 hours). We will start the tour at the Museum of Pucará. This museum has an excellent collection of monoliths, stone sculptures and ceramics belonging to the culture of Pucara, a civilization developed in the highlands of Peru and Bolivia. Then, we will arrive at the highest point of the road known as the Raya pass, located at 4,335 meters above sea level. This is the border of the cities of Cusco and Puno, and here, we are going to make a short stop to admire the snow-capped Chimboya and take pictures of beautiful landscapes. The tour to Cusco by bus continues until we reach the city of Sicuani to enjoy a buffet lunch in a local restaurant, that offers local and regional dishes, vegetables, desserts and hot drinks like mate de coca. The bus ride continues until reach the archaeological site of Raqchi, located at 3,450 meters above sea level. The temple of Wiracocha was built next to the Vilcanota River during the fifteenth century. The last visit will be in Andahuaylillas, located at 3,093 meters above sea level. This lovely Andean town has an incredible jewel of the architecture dating back to the seventeenth century known as the Sistine Chapel, with an impressive work covered in gold leaf and paintings of the art school of Cusco. We will arrive at the bus station in Cusco, and we will transfer you to the hotel. Overnight.
Day 8 : Cusco
Location: Cusco
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel. In the afternoon, we will start the tour visiting the Temple of the Sun well-known as Koricancha. This symbolic place has a clear example of the fusion between Incan and Hispanic cultures, and its base was used to build Santo Domingo’s Church and its famous convent. Then, we’re going to visit the Cathedral located in the Main Square, to appreciate a beautiful religious paintings of the Cusco School. The Cusco City Tour continues in Sacsayhuaman, an amazing archaeological complex with huge carved stones which fit each other in a perfect way, and it is said that it was built by more than 20 thousand men, and took over 70 years to finish it. Then we will visit Qenqo religious temple, place where the Incas worshiped their Gods like the Sun, the Moon and the Earth. You will have an incredible experience exploring through its underground galleries, and admire a semicircular amphitheater. We will continue this entertaining excursion in the military compound of Puca Pucara, which means “Red Fortress” for its reddish infrastructure. Then we will go the water’s worship center of Tambomachay, with aqueducts and waterfalls provided from nearby springs. At the end, we will drop you off at El Regocijo Square. Overnight.
Day 9 : Cusco / Sacred Valley / Aguas Calientes
Location: Aguas Calientes
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Breakfast at the hotel. We will pick you up from the hotel in Cusco, to start a 30 Km. journey until Pisac. This fantastic place has an amazing market, and archaeological temples of stone buildings, with incredible views to the valley and the magnificent Inca platforms. Then, we will continue until Urubamba to enjoy a delicious buffet lunch, and later we will reach Ollantaytambo. Its temple was the headquarter of Inca’s army, as well as a religious and agricultural place. It has stunning views, and more than a hundred Inca platforms with an advanced irrigation canal for that period. We will visit Chinchero, and its typical and colorful Inca market, full of traditional craft as ceramics and Andean looms. After this unique experience, we will go to Ollantaytambo´s train station to take the Train Expedition to Aguas Calientes. Arrival and transfer to the hotel. You’ll have a short meeting with the guide to organized your visit to Machu Picchu for the next day. Overnight.
Day 10 : Aguas Calientes / Machu Picchu / Cusco
Location: Machu Picchu
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Early morning, you will board the bus to go up the winding road to Machu Picchu, amid a spectacular view of the Urubamba River and its canyon. The Lost City of the Incas, Machu Picchu, will astonish us with its terraces, ceremonial shrines, steps and urban areas. Energy is all around us. After a guided visit, you will have time enough to stay for more time or take the bus to back to Aguas Calientes Town, and have lunch (Optional). At the agreed time, you will take the train back to Ollantaytambo to then take the tourist bus to Cusco and drop you off at your hotel located in the historical center of Cusco. Overnight at hotel.
Day 11 : Cusco / Lima / Out
Location: Cusco
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer with only driver to the Cusco airport to take your flight to Lima. Arrival in Lima, and international flight connection.
What's Included
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Private Transfers
Private transfers in/out with only driver are included.
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Guided Excursions
Excursions with shared services with English/Spanish guide are included.
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Transfer from Colca to Puno
Transfer Colca/Puno with shared services is included.
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Entrance Tickets
Ticket entrance to Larco Museum, Casa Aliaga and Cathedral in Lima; Santa Catalina Convent in Arequipa; Uros and Taquile in Puno; archaeological sites mentioned in the program in Cusco, and 3 visits from Puno to Cusco are included.
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Meals
Lunch at Uros and Taquile islands tour in Puno, lunch on the way from Puno to Cusco, lunch at the Sacred Valley Pisac and Ollantaytambo are included.
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Accommodation
Accommodation in 3* hotels, standard rooms, with breakfast included is provided.
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Touristic Bus
Touristic bus from Puno to Cusco, with 3 visits, lunch, and English/Spanish shared guide is included.
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Boat Tour
Regular boat for Uros and Taquile tour is included.
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Train to Machu Picchu
Train Expedition to Machu Picchu is included.
What's Not Included
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Tips
Tips are not included.
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Transfer Assistance
Assistance during transfers is not included.
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Flights
Local and international flights are not included.
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Huayna Picchu Entrance
Entrance to Huayna Picchu is not included and requires an extra cost.
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Second Machu Picchu Ticket
Second ticket entrance to Machu Picchu is not included.
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Lunch in Machu Picchu
Lunch in Machu Picchu is not included.
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Airport Assistance
Assistance at the airport in Lima on the last day is not included.
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Unmentioned Meals and Drinks
Meals and drinks not mentioned in the program are not included.
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Unmentioned Excursions
Excursions not mentioned in the program are not included.
Mode of Transport
Travel with ease using private transfers, shared excursions with English/Spanish guides, a touristic bus from Puno to Cusco, and a train expedition to Machu Picchu.
Accommodation
Enjoy comfortable stays in 3-star hotels with standard rooms and breakfast included throughout your 11-day journey in the south of Peru.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour includes accommodation in 3-star hotels with standard rooms, and breakfast is included.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
Breakfast is included daily, and there are specific lunches provided during the Uros and Taquile islands tour in Puno, on the way from Puno to Cusco, and at the Sacred Valley Pisac and Ollantaytambo.
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What is the mode of transportation between Puno and Cusco?
The transportation between Puno and Cusco is by a touristic bus, which includes three visits, lunch, and an English/Spanish shared guide.
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Is there a guided tour of Machu Picchu included?
Yes, a guided visit to Machu Picchu is included, and you will have time to explore further on your own after the guided tour.
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What is the itinerary for the visit to the Uros and Taquile Islands?
The visit to the Uros and Taquile Islands includes a boat trip to the floating islands of the Uros, followed by a journey to Taquile Island where you will witness a cultural activity and have lunch before returning to Puno.
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Are entrance fees to attractions included in the tour?
Yes, entrance fees to several attractions are included, such as the Larco Museum, Casa Aliaga, and Cathedral in Lima; Santa Catalina Convent in Arequipa; Uros and Taquile in Puno; and archaeological sites mentioned in the program in Cusco.
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Is there an option to visit Huayna Picchu?
Entrance to Huayna Picchu is not included in the tour package and is available at an extra cost.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
Please let us know as soon as you are aware you need to make changes and we can check on what is possible for you.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for our latest COVID-19 poilcies.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
We provide services to customers from multiple countries around the world.
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Cancellation Policy
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