Origins and Mysteries of the Andes 16 days

Description: Origins and Mysteries of the Andes

On this tour you will feel a wonderful experience making a trip throughout Peru for 16 days. You will begin your journey through the capital of Peru, Lima also known as “city of the kings” followed by Paracas and the Ballestas Islands, you will have a contact with one of the greatest archaeological mysteries visiting the famous Nazca lines and you can go through one of the deepest canyons in the world “Colca Canyon” in Arequipa, you can also navigate the highest lake in the world (Lake Titicaca) and as a final destination you will visit the best destination in America “Cusco”, the Sacred Valley of the Incas and the imposing Machu Picchu.

Itinerary

Day 1: Airport - Hotel Lima (Buy your flights with arrival in Lima at the time of your choice)

According to your flight schedule, our team will receive you at the airport and we will go to your hotel in Lima. 

You will have the afternoon free to explore the different places in Lima on your own. 

IMPORTANT TIPS

We suggest you take advantage of the day to visit the most beautiful places in Miraflores. Visit Kennedy Park, also known as the Cat Park; a short walk will take you to the beautiful Parque del Amor, where you can spend a quiet moment, you can walk along the beautiful Miraflores Malecon, from where you can see the Pacific Ocean, and finally you can go shopping in Larcomar, a class shopping center World, located on a cliff overlooking the sea.

Overnight : Hotel in  Lima 

Meals: none 

Check In :  12:00  Check Out : 9:00 

NOTE: If your arrival time is before check-in time, you can use the hotel’s common areas while you wait.

Day 2: Lima City Tour (Modern, Colonial and Convent of Santo Domingo) - 03h30m tour

In the morning we will make the circuit through the city of Lima, where we will visit the best attractions of Lima in its three historical periods:

Modern Lima: We will make a stop at the Intihuatana Park , located on the Malecón de Miraflores , from where we will observe the Pacific Ocean. We will begin our tour through the modern residential districts of Miraflores and San Isidro. We will observe outside the Huaca Pucllana , pre-Inca ceremonial temple in the form of a pyramid that has survived the urban expansion of Lima. We will continue our journey to the Parque del Olivar and the Financial Center. 

Colonial Lima: Our tour will continue towards the Historic Center of Lima , declared by UNESCO in 1991 Cultural Heritage of Humanity, where the center of the Spanish colony was established in the 16th century and the first buildings were erected. We will know the Plaza San Martín , its balconies and old houses, the Plaza Mayor and its most important buildings such as the Government Palace , the Lima Cathedral , the Archbishop’s Palace , the Municipal Palace , the Desamparados Station , among others.

Convent of Santo Domingo: We will enter one of the most important convents of the 17th century. Where the relics of the three most important Peruvian saints are preserved: Santa Rosa de Lima, San Martin de Porres and San Juan Macías.

At the end of our tour, you will have the option of staying in the Indian Market , in Larcomar or returning to your hotel.

IMPORTANT TIPS

We recommend visiting the picturesque district of Barranco and visiting the famous Bridge of Sighs, the legend says that before passing it for the first time we must make a wish and if we spend it holding our breath, our wish will be fulfilled.

We recommend visiting Av. Petit Thouars, where you will find several themed markets from different regions of Peru. I highly recommend the “Indian Market”.

As for food, in Miraflores you will find several restaurants with delicious Creole and marine food (Rosa Náutica, Huaca Pucllana). If you like Brazilian food, you can visit the Ponto Brasil restaurant. Our consultants can indicate the best restaurant options according to your preferences.

Overnight: Hotel in Lima

Meals: Breakfast

Day 3: Museums of Lima (Museum of Anthropology and Archeology and Larco Museum) –trip to Paracas - 03h30m tour

In a single excursion, we will visit two beautiful viceregal mansions that house the most important collections of gold, ceramics, textiles and art of pre-Hispanic Peru.

We will start by visiting the Museum of Anthropology and Archeology , it is the oldest state museum in Peru. Its importance lies in the varied cultural heritage that they exhibit in their exhibition halls. Ceramics, textiles, metals, organic and lithic material and human remains preserved with techniques that still surprise specialists.

Then, founded in 1926, the Larco Museum shows galleries of 3000 years of development of the history of Pre-Columbian Peru. It is located in a colonial building of the eighteenth century, which was built on a pre-Columbian pyramid of the seventh century.

This impressive museum is divided into different rooms, shows unique pieces in ceramics, textiles and metals. We can observe its stores with more than 45,000 pieces of ceramics and the erotic art room.

In the afternoon we will pick you up from your hotel to go to the bus station.

Our bus trip to Paracas will be approximately 05 hrs, we will arrive at the beginning of the night, where our transport will take you to your hotel. 

Overnight : Hotel in Paracas

Meals: Breakfast

Day 4: Ballestas Islands - Paracas National Reserve - 05 hrs tour

In the morning we will board a boat to the Ballestas Islands , a natural home of dolphins, sea lions, penguins, pelicans and more than 200 types of migratory birds and residents of this archipelago. 

In the Ballestas Islands, we will pass through the Candelabro , a giant hieroglyph made with the same technique used in the Nazca Lines, which causes a lot of curiosity for its size and depth. 

Next we will visit the Paracas National Reserve , where the National Center for Biological Research and the Museum that contains Skeletons of marine animals, Musical Instruments and Skulls of people over 7,000 years old, found in the desert sands that are located It connects with the Pacific Ocean, forming large rocks facing the sea with its natural attractions. 

At dusk, we will take the executive bus to Ica, where our driver will be waiting to take you to your hotel. 

Overnight : Hotel in Ica 

Meals: Breakfast  

Day 5: Ica Tour - Huacachina - ('tubulares' buggy ride) – trip to Nazca - 07 hours tour – in group

“At the agreed time, we will pick you up from your hotel to begin the tour. We will visit Main square and explore the main streets of both Ancient and Modern Ica. Following this, we will take a tour of the “Tres Generaciones” Craft Winery, where you will receive a detailed explanation of wine and pisco production, including tastings. Next, we will head to Huacachina Lagoon, also known as the ‘Oasis of America,’ to admire the stunning desert landscape surrounded by impressive sand dunes. We will then enjoy a ‘tubulares’ buggy ride. In the late afternoon, we will board an executive bus to, where our representative will be waiting to take you to your hotel. The Nazca will assist with check-in and provide information about the city and the schedule for the next morning’s tour.

Overnight: Hotel in Nazca  

 Meals: Breakfast

Day 6: Nazca - Overflight to the Nazca Lines - 35min - trip to Arequipa – in a group – 12 hours by bus

In the morning at the agreed time we will pass by your hotel to take you to the Aerodrome. Arriving at the landing strip, as soon as the weather is favorable, we will begin the overflight of the Majestic Nazca Lines (one of the greatest mysteries of humanity). 

The overflight will take about 35 minutes that will allow us to observe figures such as the Hummingbird , the Spider , the Monkey , the Dog and even the Astronaut .

At night we will travel by executive bus to Arequipa.

TO TAKE INTO ACCOUNT

The months of July and August are windy season and flights can change your itinerary and there may even be cancellations due to climate change (See options with the sales area, on cancellations due to strong winds)

IMPORTANT TIPS

Use the weather in Nazca to make the excursion to Chauchilla , where the mummies of the Nazca Civilization are located, you can observe the preservation through their skins, this due to the arid desert climate.

Another suggestion is to know the aqueducts made by the inhabitants of Nazca around 650 BC, which are still in operation until today.

Overnight : On a night bus to Arequipa

Meals: Breakfast

Day 7: Arequipa City Tour - 04 hrs tour

At the agreed time, our team will receive you at the bus station and we will go to your hotel in Arequipa.

You will have the morning free to rest.

In the afternoon, at the appointed time we will pass by your hotel to begin our tour, we will visit the city: Santa Catalina Monastery , Arequipa Cathedral , Cloisters , The Church of the Company of Jesus , the San Francisco Complex and the Viewpoints de Carmen Alto and Yanahuara.

IMPORTANT TIPS

Enjoy the museum of the Lady of Ampato (mummy Juanita), one of the most valuable archaeological treasures in Peru.

Overnight : Hotel  in Arequipa

Meals: Breakfast

Day 8: Colca Canyon (Arequipa – Chivay) 04 hrs Tour – in a group

At the agreed time, we will pass by your hotel and go to the Colca Canyon .

On the way we will pass through Chachani , Pampa de Arrieros , Pampa Cañahuas and the Aguada Blanca National Reserve , where we will appreciate the vicuñas, llamas and alpacas that help in the development of the region.

Then, we will pass through Vizcachani , Pampas de Tocra and the Mirador de los Andes .

After lunch we will descend to Chivay , which is the main city and capital of the province of Caylloma .

We will arrive in this city in the afternoon and after check-in at the hotel, you will have free time for lunch (This lunch is not included in the program).

Later we will go to the thermal baths of La Calera , rich in sulfur and iron, ideal for rest and relaxation (optional). You will have free time for dinner (Dinner is not included in the program).

Overnight : Hotel in Chivay 

Meals: Breakfast

Day 9: Colca Canyon (Chivay - Cruz of the Condor - Puno) - 4hrs trip and tour

Early, around 6hrs, we will leave for Cruz of the Cóndor Viewpoint , where we will observe the wonderful overflight of the condors – the largest flying bird in the world – and the Colca Canyon , which is one of the deepest canyons in the world with 3,400 meters deep, being all conformed by agricultural terraces left by the previous generations that lived there. 

Upon returning to Chivay we will visit the villages of Pinchollo , Maca , Acona and Yanque , where we will get to know a little of the local culture and its history.

After lunch (This lunch is not included in the program) we will continue to Puno. Upon arriving in Puno in the afternoon, we will take you to your hotel.

Overnight : Hotel in  Puno 

Meals: Breakfast

Day 10: Titicaca Express Uncovered Lake (Uros and Taquile Floating Islands) - 08 hrs tour

At about 06:45 hrs, we will make the transfer from the Hotel to the Port. At approximately 07:15 hrs we will leave by boat ” Titicaca Express ” south of the island of Taquile , where we will arrive at a white sand beach paradise.

We will walk through spectacular Pre-Inca landscapes and meet local families, their crafts, their culture and their textile activities.

At approximately 11:00 a.m. we will arrive at the community of Santa María , in the Capacheca Llachón peninsula , where we will be introduced to a cultural experience, we will see their dances, traditions and we will be able to participate in an ancestral ceremony. Next, we will participate in the preparation of the ” Pachamanca “, which is a traditional way of cooking meat, fish and potatoes, where we will observe the different way of cooking in this town, with an underground oven.

For adventure lovers, optional to kayak along the coasts of Llachón .

We will depart from Santa María and at approximately 2:30 p.m. we will arrive at the island of Los Uros Titono , located in the Titicaca Lake Reserve, considered one of the last floating islands. The inhabitants of the islands of “Los Uros” are descendants of one of the oldest cultures in South America.

Optional ride on rafts of ” Totora “.

At approximately 4:30 p.m. we will be back to Puno, where we will leave you at your Hotel.

Overnight : Hotel in Puno

Meals: Breakfast, lunch

Day 11: Puno - Ruta del Sol (Pucará, La Raya, Raqchi and Andahuaylillas) - Cusco - 10 hrs tour and travel

In the morning our transport will pass by your hotel to go to the bus station to make the “ Ruta del Sol ”, where we will visit the most impressive places between Puno and Cusco.

Our first stop will be Pukara , where we will get to know a little of the culture of the old town of the same name that has lived there for 300 years, we will also know its Temple and its particular Museum.

Before lunch, we will visit “ La Raya ” which is the highest point along the trip, it is the natural border between Puno and Cusco, where we will have excellent photographic views of the place watching the snow.

The next stop will be Sicuani , where we will have a typical lunch.

We will continue and arrive at the Raqchi Archaeological Center which was a Temple built in honor of the God Wiracocha . In these ruins, we will see remains of the Inca culture and the Wari culture.

The last place to visit will be the village of Andahuaylillas , where we will visit its outstanding and fantastic 16th-century church known as the Sistine Chapel of America due to the large number of paintings on its walls and ceilings. It has an organ decorated with angels and cherubs and prodigious murals by the famous artist Tadeo Escalante.

At the end of the afternoon we will arrive in the city of Cusco where our driver will be waiting for you and will take you to your hotel.

Overnight : Hotel in Cusco

Meals: Breakfast, lunch

Day 12: Free day in Cusco

This day will be free to relax, go shopping and get to know the tourist attractions the way you want.

IMPORTANT TIPS

We suggest you take advantage of the day to get to know the varied museums of the city: Inka Museum, Machu Picchu Museum, Regional Historical Museum, Chocolate Museum, Museum of Popular Art, Qoricancha Museum, Coca Leaf Museum, among others.

You can also stroll through the streets of the picturesque San Blas neighborhood, the craftsmen’s neighborhood, and enjoy its art that is inspired by the Cusqueña School of Art considered one of the most important and original artistic movements in the Americas.

Another place to visit is the San Pedro market, where you will find many beautiful things to take away, in addition to local products and the customs of the villagers (Very low prices)

Another place not to be missed is the Qosqo Center for Native Art, a music and dance show typical of the region, it is a true show. The show starts at 6:00 p.m., but we suggest you arrive at least 40 minutes before to make the line, as it is a very busy place. If you have the general tourist ticket you will have free admission. Entrance ticket: S / 25.00 per person.

Regarding the food, in the Plaza de Armas you will find several restaurants with delicious typical food (Chicha, Tunupa), when you meet our representative at the airport ask for the restaurant “Cholos Grill” is in Plateros street, very good prices .

Overnight: Hotel in Cusco

Meals: Breakfast

Day 13: Cusco City Tour (Cathedral, Qoricancha, Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puka Pukara and Tambomachay) - 05 hrs tour

This day you will know the best places in Cusco and the surrounding area.

We will start with the Cathedral , located in the Plaza de Armas, it is the main church of the imperial city, it was built on the palace of the Inca Wiracocha. The Cathedral has more than 300 paintings from the Cusco art school.

Then we will visit the Qoricancha , in the Quechua language means “temple of gold”, it was the first temple built by the Incas, it was formerly covered with large amounts of gold and silver.

We will leave the city of Cusco and arrive at the Saqsayhuaman complex , famous for its huge lithic blocks of more than 150 tons. In the Inca era the temple was considered to lightning, “the god Illapa”.

Next, we will visit the temple of Q’enqo , a place dedicated to the Pacha Mama (Mother Earth) where you can appreciate carved stone constructions.

Then we will arrive at the impressive Inca fort Puka Pukara , in the Quechua language it means Red Fortress.

Finally, we will arrive at Tambomachay , where we will see the sacred temple dedicated to the cult of water that probably also had a purification bath function for the Inca rulers.

At the end of the afternoon we will return to Cusco, where we will leave you at your hotel or if you prefer in the Plaza de Armas.

IMPORTANT TIPS

The City Tour will start in the afternoon. You will have the morning free. Start it by having a good coca tea at breakfast and prepare yourself with a good pair of trekking shoes, as it will help a lot. We suggest getting to know the Plaza de Armas with its colonial temples, the Regional Historical Museum, the Museum of Contemporary Art, the Qoricancha Museum and the Museum of Popular Art. These places will make your visit even more unforgettable.

Overnight: Hotel in Cusco

Meals: Breakfast

Day 14: Sacred Valley of the Incas - Aguas Calientes (Pisaq, Urubamba and Ollantaytambo) - 08 hrs tour

This day you will know the wonderful Sacred Valley of the Incas also called the Vilcanota Valley .

We will start the day visiting the archaeological complex of Pisaq , located on top of a mountain. This wonderful place is formed by groups of terraces and architectural structures scattered on the slopes and on top of the mountain. Mix the landscape with the wonderful buildings. Then we will go to the artisan market where you can appreciate a variety of works from ancient times.

We will pass through Urubamba where we will pause for lunch, we will taste the typical Peruvian cuisine, with a good variety of dishes, including salads, soups, background dishes, the famous ceviche and delicious desserts.

After lunch we will visit the architectural complex of Ollantaytambo , a living town built to monitor the entrance to this part of the valley and protect it against possible invaders. We will have the opportunity to walk through its streets and have a clearer idea of ​​how this military, religious and cultural center was during the Inca Empire.

After the visit we will board the train to Aguas Calientes. Upon arrival the hotel representative will be waiting to take you to your hotel.

IMPORTANT TIPS

Always with a good breakfast accompanied by coca tea, we recommend that you only carry a small backpack to spend the night in Aguas Calientes (money, light clothes, documents, camera and personal hygiene items). So your trip will be more comfortable and quiet. The rest of your luggage can be left in the luggage storage of the hotel in Cusco, since on the return you will return to the same hotel.

After the visit to Ollantaytambo you will have free time until the departure time of your train. Time you can use to know the streets of the town and interact with the local people.

If you like to drink coffee, do not miss the opportunity to experience one of the best coffees in the world, which is produced in the Quillabamba jungle and you can find it in several of the Ollantaytambo establishments.

Overnight : Hotel in Aguas Calientes 

Meals: Breakfast, lunch

Day 15: Machu Picchu – Cusco(2h30m Tour) - private

In the morning, according to the scheduled time, our guide will pick you up at your hotel to go to the bus station where you will climb 400m along a winding path for 20min to reach the incredible wonder of the world “The Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu”, also known as “The Lost City of the Incas”. Upon arriving at the Machu Picchu citadel with our guide, we will pass through the entrance and begin the tour of the citadel. For around 2h30m we will visit the main places in Machu Picchu.

We return to the town of Aguas Calientes in the afternoon, where you will have free time to enjoy lunch in one of the many restaurants (lunch not included). After lunch, we will take the train to Ollantaytambo (depending on train departure time availability). The return will follow the same route as the departure. Upon arrival in Ollantaytambo, the train representative will be waiting to take you to the bus heading to your hotel in Cusco.

TO TAKE INTO ACCOUNT

Since January 1, 2019, the rules regarding the entrance to the Sanctuary of Machu Picchu changed. Now the time limit for the visit is 04 hours with entry shifts every hour. All our passengers have a guided tour during the 8:00 am shift, as their overnight stay will be in Aguas Calientes.

The visit to the citadel of Machu Picchu is one way and that having passed through a place can not be returned. In addition, there is no re-entry, if we leave the citadel we will not be able to re-enter. Re-entry is only possible if your ticket includes the Huayna Picchu Mountain or Machu Picchu Mountain.

If your ticket includes the Machu Picchu Mountain, the guide in the citadel of Machu Picchu will be 01h30m, so that you have enough time for the hike.

IMPORTANT TIPS

Before going up to Machu Picchu, we suggest leaving your backpack in the luggage storage of your hotel in Aguas Calientes and only take the entrance ticket to Machu Picchu, documentation, money, hat, repellent and sunscreen. Upon returning from Machu Picchu you can pick up your backpack and return to Cusco.

After returning from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes, if the schedule allows it, we recommend visiting the Chávez Ballón Museum , which is the site museum of Machu Picchu, admission from 12:00 hrs is free; To enter you just have to present your valid passport.

We must take into account that in the low season and high season it will be necessary to wait in line to board the one-way bus Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu and return from Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes, as well as to board the return train from Aguas Calientes. Our guide will help you with recommendations to dose your hours in the best way.

THINGS FOR YOUR VISIT TO MACHU PICCHU TO BE MUCH INCREDIBLE

  • Request exclusive guide for Machu Picchu
  • Request lunch at one of the best restaurants near the archaeological complex of Machu Picchu, Sanctuary Lodge . Just ask one of our consultants to make your purchase. It’s very easy (USD 45.00 per person)

Overnight : Hotel in Cusco

Meals: Breakfast

Day 16: Hotel - Cusco Airport (Buy return flights at the time of your choice)

According to the schedule of your flight, we will make the transfer from your hotel to the Cusco airport. End of Our Services 

Meals : Breakfast  

Check In :  12:00  Check Out : 9:00 

NOTE: If your departure time is after check-out time, you can use the hotel’s common areas while you wait.

What's Included

  • Day 1- Transfer Airport – Hotel Lima (private)
    - Assistance
  • Day 2- Lima City Tour in group:Transportation, Guide and entrance Tickets
    - Assistance
  • Day 3- Lima Museums Tour: Transportation, Guide and entrance Tickets
    - Transfer from Hotel - Lima bus station (private)
    - Transfer from bus Station Paracas – hotel (private)
    - Assistance
  • Day 4- Ballestas Islands Tour: Transportation, Guide and Entrance tickets.
    - Tour Paracas National Reserve: Transportation, Guide and Entrance tickets
    - Paracas bed bus ticket - Ica
    - Transfer from Bus Station - Hotel in Ica (private)
    - Assistance
  • Day 5- Ica Tour and Huacachina: Transportation, Guide and entrance tickets (private)
    - Tubular Ride
    - Ica bed bus ticket - Nazca
    - Transfer from Bus Station to Hotel in Nazca (private)
    - Assistance
  • Day 6- Flight over the majestic Nazca Lines: Transportation, Entrance ticket and 35 minutes of overflight.
    - Nazca bed bus ticket - Arequipa
    - Assistance
  • Day 7- Transfer from Bus Station - Hotel Arequipa
    - Arequipa City Tour: Guide, Transportation and entrance Tickets.
    - Assistance
  • Day 8- Transfer Hotel Arequipa – Chivay, with stop transportation, guide (private)
    - Transfer Chivay – hotel
    - Assistance
  • Day 9- Colca Canyon Tour: Transportation, Guide, Entrance ticket to Cruz del Condor
    - Bus ticket from Chivay – Puno
    - Transfer from Bus Station - Hotel in Puno (private)
    - Assistance
  • Day 10- Lake Titicaca Express Tour: Transportation, Guide, entrance Tickets and Lunch
    - Assistance
  • Day 11- Transfer Hotel – Puno Bus Station (private)
    - Ruta del Sol (sun route) Puno to Cusco: Transportation, Guide, entrance Tickets and Lunch
    - Transfer Bus Station - Hotel Cusco
    - Assistance
  • Day 12- Free Day
  • Day 13- Cusco City Tour in group: Transportation, Guide and entrance Tickets
    - Assistance
  • Day 14- Sacred Valley Tour in group: Transportation, Guide, entrance Tickets and Lunch
    - Train ticket Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes (PERURAIL/ INCARAIL)
    - Assistance
  • Day 15- Tour Machu Picchu: Train ticket Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes (PERURAIL/INCARAIL), Bus Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes, Entrance to Machu Picchu, Professional Guide, Guided tour in Machu Picchu (private), Train ticket from Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo (PERURAIL/INCARAIL) and Transfer from Train Station – Hotel Cusco
  • Day 16- Transfer Hotel - Cusco Airport (private)
    - Assistance
  • Hotels- 02 nights hotel in Lima with breakfast
    - 01 nights hotel in Paracas with breakfast
    - 01 nights hotel in Ica with breakfast
    - 01 nights hotel in Nazca with breakfast
    - 01 nights hotel in Arequipa with breakfast
    - 01 Early check in in Arequipa with breakfast
    - 01 nights hotel in Chivay with breakfast
    - 02 nights hotel in Puno with breakfast
    - 04 nights hotel in Cusco with breakfast
    - 01 nights hotel in Aguas Calientes with breakfast
    - Agency Services

What's Not Included

  • Drinks except those mentioned in the itinerary
  • Meals except those mentioned in the itinerary
  • Snacks
  • Phone calls
  • Extra spending money
  • Tips/gratuities
  • Travel insurance

Optional Services

  • Entrance to Huayna Picchu mountain or Machu Picchu mountain: USD 80.00 per person (must be booked in advance)
  • Return Train VISTADOME/360° with panoramic views, typical dance show (Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo) - Upgrade service: USD 65,00 per person

What to Take

  • Passport or original identity card (the same document with which you made the reservation, taking into account the validity of the documents being the passport with a minimum of 06 months of validity and the identity card, the date of issuance cannot be more than 10 years)
  • Lightweight backpack
  • Water bottle
  • Snack, chocolates, energy bars
  • Toilet paper
  • Sunscreen
  • Repellent
  • Sunglasses
  • Clothing for hot and cold weather
  • Warm jacket or jacket
  • Sunhat
  • Rainwear or rain poncho
  • Long sleeve shirts (due to the presence of mosquitoes in Machu Picchu)
  • Short, long and light pants (depending on the tour)
  • Trekking shoes
  • Camera, extra memory and additional batteries
  • Personal medications (headache, anti-inflammatory)
  • Extra money (preferably in soles)
  • Small towel, bath linen (if necessary for thermal baths)

Prices

Economic ★★★

Prices

Single Room
US$ 2,967.00 / person
Double Room
US$ 2,454.00 / person
Triple Room
US$ 2,325.00 / person

Hotels

Lima
Paracas
Ica
Nazca
Arequipa
Chivay
Puno
Cusco
Aguas Calientes

Touristy ★★★

Prices

Single Room
US$ 3,169.00 / person
Double Room
US$ 2,557.00 / person
Triple Room
US$ 2,432.00 / person

Hotels

Lima
Paracas
Ica
Nazca
Arequipa
Chivay
Puno
Cusco
Aguas Calientes

First ★★★★

Prices

Single Room
US$ 3,605.00 / person
Double Room
US$ 2,737.00 / person
Triple Room
US$ 2,635.00 / person

Hotels

Lima
Paracas
Ica
Nazca
Arequipa
Chivay
Puno
Cusco
Aguas Calientes

Premium ★★★★

Prices

Single Room
US$ 4,141.00 / person
Double Room
US$ 3,101.00 / person
Triple Room
US$ 2,931.00 / person

 

Hotels

Lima
Paracas
Ica
Nazca
Arequipa
Chivay
Puno
Cusco
Aguas Calientes

Luxury ★★★★★

Prices

Single Room
US$ 5,586.00 / person
Double Room
US$ 4,003.00 / person
Triple Room
US$ 3,746.00 / person

Hotels

Lima
Paracas
Ica
Nazca
Arequipa
Chivay
Puno
Cusco
Aguas Calientes

General Information

If the tour is cancelled due to weather conditions, do I get my money back?

No. Tour cancellations due to bad weather conditions are non-refundable, as these are factors beyond our control.

If my tour is cancelled, is the entrance fee to Machu Picchu refundable?

According to the latest updates from the Direccion desconcentrada de Cultura de Cusco, all entrance tickets to Machu Picchu are for personal use. Therefore, tickets purchased for Machu Picchu are not reprogrammable, nor transferable to another date and/or person, nor are refundable.

For the train trip to Machu Picchu, what do I do with my luggage? do I leave it at the hotel or take it with me?

The company that takes you by train to Machu Picchu does not allow you to take a suitcase of more than 5 kg. This means that most people pack a smaller backpack to spend the day in Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu, but people have doubts about where the larger luggage will stay during this time, you can leave it in the storage of the hotel in Cusco, at no extra cost.

can I choose the number of seats on the train?

PeruRail and IncaRail, the companies that provide train services in Peru, do not allow you to choose the seats on the trains. The distribution is done automatically by the company’s system.

To travel by train to Machu Micchu, which one do you suggest: EXPEDITION or VISTADOME?

We usually recommend to book the Expedition/Voyager train for the outbound trip and the Vistadome/360° panoramic train for the return trip, mainly because the outbound trip only has earlier departures, so this would mean missing the guided visit to the Ollantaytambo archaeological complex.

Is it obligatory to be vaccinated against Fiebre Amarilla?

Fiebre Amarilla vaccination is not mandatory for visitors to Peru. However, it is an additional precaution, especially since it is a tropical country.

Is travel insurance obligatory?

Travel insurance is not mandatory, but it is extremely important, especially for tourists who decide to travel to Peru.

Electrical plugs and voltage in Peru

The standard voltage in Peru is 230 volts, however, in some hotels there are plugs with 110, in this case, there are transformers that reduce the voltage.

What is the best currency to use in Peru, dollars or nuevo sol, and where to change?

Almost all establishments accept payments in dollars, so this will be the most used currency in the country. The ideal is to have an amount of dollars and a smaller amount of nuevo sol to make purchases at craft fairs, for example.

It is recommended to take dollars with you and exchange them in Peru at reliable exchange houses recommended by the travel agency.

What is the weather like in Peru?

The country’s weather is divided into two main seasons: rainy and dry.

The rainy season runs from December to the end of March and the dry season from April to October. In the region of Cusco and Machu Picchu, there is a lot of variation in temperature, but normally the maximum reaches 20°C and the minimum is close to 0°C.

In the Lima region, on the coast of Peru, temperatures are higher and range from 12°C to 35°C.

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