PERU FROM THE TOP: ADVENTURE IN THE ANDES
Discover the source of the Great Amazon, admire one of the deepest canyons in the world, find communities living over 4000 m in the heart of the Plateau near Lake Titicaca. Tour of Cusco and ruins of the Inca Empire. Hiking in the Cordillera Blanca in the company of the llamas.
ITINERARY
Day 1 : Meeting at the airport in Lima and transfer to guesthouse in Barranco and lively bohemian and lively neighborhood.
Accommodation: family home or 3 * hotel.
Day 2 : Visit in Lima.
Options: surfing or paragliding on the coast.
Accommodation: family home or 3 * hotel.
Day 3 : Fly to Arequipa, the white city at 2300m above sea level. Visit to Monasterio de Santa Catalina.
Accommodation: family home or 3 * hotel.
Day 4 : Departure by bus to Chivay at the edge of the deep Colca Canyon. Visit to traditional villages.
Accommodation: family home or 3 * hotel.
Day 5 : Early departure to Cruz del Condor, where you can observe the majestic flight of this symbolic animal. Visit the town of Cabanaconde and relaxing afternoon in the hot springs. Overnight stay in Yanque.
Accommodation: family home or 3 * hotel.
Day 6 : Hike to Misti Glacier (5507 m) to view the source of the Amazon. After a picnic, hike to Ran Ran lakeside Ajuyani for trout fishing lesson. Enjoy a campfire at night.
Accommodation: Camping
Day 7 : Day trip to Puno. Llachón transfer .
Accommodation: family home.
Day 8 : Boat trip to the island of Taquile . Walk on the island and return to Puno.
Accommodation: Hotel 3 * or standard
Day 9 : Travel by bus to Cusco.
Accommodation: Standard 3 * hotel or hotel.
Day 10 : Visit of Cusco, Inca ruins and monuments.
Accommodation: Hotel 3 * or standard
Day 11 : Discover the Sacred Valley with a visit to the salt mines of Maras , the agricultural center of Moray and Ollantaytambo. Overnight stay in the Sacred Valley.
Accommodation: Hotel 3 * or standard
Day 12 : Train to Aguas Calientes and visit Machu Picchu. Return to Cusco.
Accommodation: Hotel 3 * or standard
Day 13 : Flight to Lima. Rest of the day off.
Accommodation: family home or 3 * hotel.
Day 14 : Travel by bus to Huaraz.
Accommodation: Hotel 3 * or standard
Day 15 : Acclimatization trekking or horseback riding.
Accommodation: Standard 3 * hotel or hotel.
Day 16 : Departure for hike and Olleros Chavin, along with llamas carrying the luggage, and a professional local guide. Camping overnight in Tsacracancha (4200 m).
Day 17 : Second day of trekking to reach Shongopampa. Camp (4150m).
Day 18 : Last day of trekking arrival to Chavin. Visit the site and return by bus to Huaraz. Departure by bus at night to Lima.
Day 19 : Assistance to the airport according to your flight itinerary.
Groups : 2 - 8 people
19 days / 18 nights
Best season : April to November
Highest altitude : 5500 m
Difficulty: ***
Nature: ***
Culture: **
Encounters: **
Comfort: **
THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES :
- The search for flights and internal transportation.
- Lodging in a hotel or family house (breakfast included)
- Admission tickets to the sites mentioned above.
- English is spoken on behalf of the local guide
THIS PROGRAM DOES NOT INCLUDE :
- Lunch and Dinner
- Trip insurance
- International Airline tickets
- Advice and souvenirs
