Arequipa Cusco.
Description
Embark on a journey full of history, culture and breathtaking landscapes. From the “White City” of Arequipa, with its majestic Misti Volcano and its colonial charm, to the mystical Cusco, the navel of the world and the gateway to Machu Picchu.Enjoy the impressive Colca Canyon and its condors in flight, visit traditional villages of the altiplano, and be amazed by the Inca treasures that still pulsate in every corner.
Itinerary
Free time in the morning to rest. We will have lunch and start our tour at the Plaza de Armas, where we will learn about the history of the Cathedral of Arequipa. We will continue to the Church of the Company of Jesus, a jewel of the mestizo baroque, and we will visit its cloisters. Then, we will visit the Tristán del Pozo House, famous for its ornate facade. We will continue to the Plaza and Church of San Francisco, one of the most important and oldest religious complexes in the city, and finally, we will visit the Monastery of Santa Catalina, where we will learn what monastic life was like in colonial times.
We start with a visit to the traditional neighborhood of Yanahuara, we will continue to Carmen Alto, where we will appreciate privileged views of the Chilina Valley and the volcanoes that surround the city. Then, we will continue to the Colca Canyon, one of the deepest in the world, the tour crosses the National Reserve of Salinas and Aguada Blanca, home of vicuñas, flamingos and other Andean birds. We visit the wetlands of Tocra, the crater of the Chucura volcano and the viewpoint of the Volcanoes, the highest point of the route. Arrival in Chivay and lunch. In the afternoon time to enjoy the thermal baths of La Calera.
Visit to the Cruz del Condor viewpoint, the best place to observe the majestic flight of the Andean condor and the magnitude of the canyon. On the way back we will stop in the picturesque villages of Pinchollo, Maca and Yanque, with colonial churches and viewpoints. Lunch in Chivay.
Transfer Arequipa to Cusco by bus. Overnight in bus.
Arrival in Cusco. We recommend you to rest and acclimatize in the morning. In the afternoon, enjoy a tour of the Temple of the Sun (Qoricancha), followed by a visit to the complexes of Qenqo, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay. A fascinating experience between history, culture and Andean landscapes. Overnight in Cusco.
Excursion to the Sacred Valley with stops in Pisac, Ccoya, Lamay, Calca and Urubamba. Buffet lunch included. In the afternoon, visit to Ollantaytambo and return to Cusco via Chinchero. Overnight in Cusco.
Travel by train for an hour and a half from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes and then ascend by bus to Machu Picchu. During the guided tour, you will discover the mysteries of its architecture and the legacy left by the Inca civilization. Return to Aguas Calientes for lunch and then take the train back to Cusco. Overnight in Cusco.
Transfer to the airport to board the return flight.
Includes
- Tours
- Entrance tickets
- Guided
- Lodging
- Breakfast
Does not include
- Tickets not mentioned
- Air ticket
- Excess baggage
- Additional nights
- Extra services requested or consumed outside the itinerary
- Food not mentioned
- Travel insurance
- Tips
Prices
Express rate in U.S. dollars
*Minimum 2 adults.



