PERU & BOLIVIA PROGRAM
RUMBO EXPLORA – 15DAYS-14NIGHTS PACKAGE
2022 Departures
Lima / Cusco / Machupicchu / Arequipa / Colca / Puno / Lake Titicaca / La Paz / Lima
Travel from the coastal city of Lima across to the soaring Andean mountains to Cusco and Machupicchu, capital of the Inca Empire and onto the vast altiplano – Puno with its unique island tribes on Lake Titicaca and the funeral towers of Sillustani. Besides the deepest Colca Canyon and the rainforest Puerto Maldonado. Destinations known for their unique natural beauty, history, and cultural traditions.
This journey begin in Lima, the capital of Peru. Enjoy our personalized touring to your interests, such as an insider tour of the impressive historic district (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), a visit to a spectacular pre-Colombian art collection and exploring the city’s food markets.
Next, fly to Cusco, and transfer to the lower elevation, stay at the city’s most historic and distinguished hotel. Your guide will lead you through the narrow streets as you learn about the fascinating Incan and Spanish history in the city. Also opt to see important archaeological sites just outside of the city. In the evenings, enjoy dining reservations at Cusco’s top restaurants. The Sacred Valley of the Incas (Urubamba Valley) for a one night stay. Your guide will ensure you experience the best of the local culture during visits to indigenous markets and villages, gentle walks or hikes to important Inca and pre-Inca sites, and meetings with local weavers. Spend the following day travelling by train to Aguas Calientes. Continue to Machupicchu and spend near the ruins. Your tour guide will teach you about the fascinating history of the site and ensure that you have the opportunity to explore the grounds. Additional activities can also be arranged, upon request, such as a meeting with a local expert.
Continue, fly to Arequipa, one of Peru’s most picturesque cities. Enjoy a private walking tour and visit the Santa Catalina Convent called” a city within a city”, and other important religious and historic sites. The following day travel along the Andes to Chivay village located in the Colca Valley, with stops en route at Pampa Cañahuas National Reserve of Vicuñas, Patahuasi Restaurant, Aguada Blanca & Torja, and Patapampa View Point of Volcanoes (4910m). Spend the following day in the Colca Valley exploring the Andean villages, pre-Inca burial grounds in this remote land and admire the impressive irrigation system, the fertile mountains terraced for farming of the Colca valley and the flying condors. Other outdoor activity option include relax in the hot springs on the grounds. Additional activities can also be arranged, upon request, such as a meeting with a local expert.
Next, land journey over the Andes to Puno (Lake Titicaca), and transfer to your hotel. One day, take a boat excursion to the fascinating “floating islands,” which are made from bundles of reeds and inhabited by the indigenous Uros people (Lake Tribe). Also visit Taquile Island, and meet local weavers who produce colorful textiles. During private/shared touring, visit local communities, and learn about their local customs and distinctive traditional dress. In the evenings, enjoy dining reservations at Puno’s top restaurants. The following day visit the funeral towers of Sillustani, which is surrounded by Umayo Lake, here you can have the opportunity to make the llama trek (1hrs), besides enjoy the spectacular scenery of the Peruvian Andes and its people. Lunch in one of the farm houses overlooking the country side. Additional activities can also be arranged, upon request, such as a meeting with a local expert.
Continue, overland journey through the Peruvian high plateau (Altiplano) to Bolivia, crossing the border visit en route to La Paz-Bolivia the ruins of Tiahuanaco archaeological complex (sun gate and temples), one of the oldest civilization in the Americas. Half day guided tour of La Paz city, where your local guide will take you to the Indian Market, Andean Healers Market (or Witch’s Market), the indigenous, colonial and modern areas surrounded by the Illimani Snowy Peak, then Moon valley a clay formation resembling the face of the Moon. In the evenings, enjoy dining reservations at La Paz top restaurants. The next day fly to Uyuni village where you will enjoy the miles and miles of dazzling pentagons of crystalline salt considered one of the largest salt flats of the Earth which is Uyuni (12,000 km2), also visit Fish Island (Isla Pescado) from where enjoy this isolated ecosystem. Besides the train cemetery outside of Uyuni village. Additional activities can also be arranged, upon request, such as a meeting with a local art expert or an evening cultural performance.
On your final day, fly back to Lima for an overnight stay then connect with your onward flight to Home.
ITINERARY OVERVIEW:
Day 01: Arrive in Lima (-/-/-)
Arrival in Lima, reception, assistance and private transfer from airport to hotel. Overnight in Lima
Day 02: Lima (B/-/-)
Buffet Breakfast included at hotel. Morning private tour of Lima city and major attractions, including visits to the Cathedral and Convent of San Francisco, the residential areas of San Isidro and Miraflores districts. Afternoon day at leisure. Overnight in Lima
Day 03: Lima – Cusco (B/-/-)
Buffet Breakfast included at hotel. Morning private transfer from hotel to airport with escort guide for flight to Cusco. Arrival and private transfer from airport to hotel. Afternoon half-day tour of Cusco with private guide including Cathedral, Santo Domingo Monastery (Qoricancha), and nearby ruins of Sacsahuayman, Qenqo, Tambomachay and Puca pucara. Overnight in Cusco
Day 04: Sacred Valley (B/L/-)
Buffet Breakfast included at hotel. Full-day private touring to sacred valley, including visit to Pisac ruins & market, Ollantaytambo fortress and Chincheros village. Overnight in Sacred Valley
Day 05: Machupicchu (B/L/-)
Buffet Breakfast included at hotel. Morning private transfer to Ollantaytambo train station for your train to Machupicchu. Departure on Vistadome class train to Machupicchu. Arrival in Machupicchu village, reception and assistance for your excursion to the citadel with private guide, including round trip bus tickets and entrance fees to the citadel of Machupicchu. Lunch in Machupicchu. Afternoon return trip by train from Machupicchu village to Ollanta train station. Reception and private transfer to Cusco. Overnight in Cusco
Day 06: Cusco – Arequipa (B/-/-)
Buffet Breakfast included at hotel. Morning private transfer from hotel to airport with escort guide for flight to Arequipa. Arrival in Arequipa, reception, assistance and private transfer from airport to hotel. Afternoon half-day private tour of Arequipa city & Santa Catalina Monastery, Cupula Policromada and look-outs (mirador). Overnight in Arequipa.
Day 07: Arequipa – Colca (B/L/-)
Buffet Breakfast at hotel. Morning departure with private car & guide from Puno to Chivay for your 02Days-01Night Colca Canyon program, including stops en route at Pampa Cañahuas National Reserve of Vicuñas, Patahuasi Restaurant, Aguada Blanca & Torja and Patapampa view point of volcanoes. Arrival in Chivay village and lunch at local restaurant. Overnight in Colca Valley
Day 08: Colca – Puno (B/L/-)
Buffet Breakfast included at hotel. Early morning guided visit to the Cruz Del Condor with private car & guide, including stops at Achoma & Maca villages on route and lunch at local restaurant in Chivay. Afternoon departure to Puno with guide, including stops en route at Patahuasi restaurant and Lagunillas Lake. Arrival in Puno and transfer to hotel. Overnight in Puno.
Day 09: Lake Titicaca (B/L/-)
Buffet Breakfast included at hotel. Transfer from hotel to port. Full-day touring by speed boat to Uros and Taquile Islands with private guide, lunch included during the excursion. Afternoon return to Puno, then transfer from port to hotel. Overnight in Puno
Day 10: Sillustani (B/L/-)
Buffet Breakfast included at hotel. Full-day private touring to funeral towers of Sillustani, including trek with llamas, boat ride on Umayo Lake and lunch included during excursion at Andean farm house overlooking the mountains. Overnight in Puno
Day 11: Puno – La Paz (B/L/-)
Buffet Breakfast included at hotel. Land transfer from Puno to La Paz-Bolivia with stop at border (migration office of Peru & Bolivia), including guided visit of archaeological complex of Tiahuanaco en route and lunch during trip at Tiahuanaco village. Arrival in La Paz city and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in La Paz
Day 12: La Paz (B/-/-)
Buffet Breakfast included at hotel. Morning private tour with guide of La Paz city and including Indian Market, Andean Healers Market (or Witch’s Market), the indigenous, colonial and modern areas surrounded by the Illimani Snowy Peak and then Moon valley. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight in La Paz
Day 13: La Paz – Lima – Home (-/-/-)
Buffet Breakfast included at hotel. At proper time private transfer from hotel to airport with escort guide for flight to Lima-Peru. Arrival in Lima airport, reception and assistance for your connecting international flight.
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OPTIONAL (EXTENSION):
Day 13: La Paz – Uyuni (B/L/-)
Buffet Breakfast included at hotel. Morning private transfer from hotel to airport with escort guide for flight to Uyuni. Arrival in Uyuni airport, reception, assistance and transfer for your excursion to Uyuni Salt Flat, including visit of train cemetery, local salt museum in Colchani village & Fish-Incahuasi Island. Lunch included during the trip. Overnight in Colchani (Salt hotel)
Day 14: Uyuni – La Paz (B/-/-)
Buffet Breakfast included at hotel. Transfer from hotel to airport with escort guide, for flight to La Paz. Arrival in La Paz, reception and private transfer with guide to hotel, Afternoon at leisure. Overnight in La Paz
Day 15: La Paz – Lima – Home (-/-/-)
Buffet Breakfast included at hotel. At proper time private transfer from hotel to airport with escort guide for flight to Lima-Peru. Arrival in Lima airport, and assistance for your connecting international flight.
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- HOTELS: CATEGORY 3***
- IN LIMA: Hotel Casa Andina Classic, Tambo II or similar
- IN CUSCO: Hotel Ruinas, Casa Andina Classic or similar
- IN SACRED VALLEY: Hotel Pakaritampu or similar
- IN AREQUIPA: Hotel Casa Andina Classic, La Maison D’elise or similar
- IN COLCA VALLEY: Hotel Casa Andina Classic or similar
- IN PUNO: Hotel Colon Inn, Qelqatani or similar
- IN LA PAZ-BOLIVIA: Hotel
- COST OF PACKAGE: US$ 00.00 per person (double occupancy – in group tour)
- COST OF PACKAGE: US$ 00.00 per person (double occupancy – in private tour)
- HOTELS: CATEGORY 4****
- IN LIMA: Hotel Jose Antonio, Casa Andina Private Collection or similar
- IN CUSCO: Hotel Jose Antonio, Casa Andina Private Collection or similar
- IN SACRED VALLEY: Hotel Casa Andina Private Collection, Inkallpa, Sonesta Posada Yucay or similar
- IN AREQUIPA: Hotel Cabildo, Casa Andina Private Collection or similar
- IN COLCA VALLEY: Hotel Colca Lodge, Pozo del Cielo or similar
- IN PUNO: Hotel Royal Inn, Casa Andina Private Collection or similar
- IN LA PAZ-BOLIVIA: Hotel
- COST OF PACKAGE: US$ 00.00 per person (double occupancy – in group tour)
- COST OF PACKAGE: US$ 00.00 per person (double occupancy – in private tour)
THE ITINERARY INCLUDES:
Domestic airfares: Lima/Cusco, Cusco/Arequipa, La Paz-Bolivia/Lima-Peru
Airport tax: It is included in the plane ticket
Hotel accommodation: As indicated in the itinerary
Meals: As indicated in the itinerary
Transfers: Private transportation + escort guide as indicated in the itinerary
Tour guides: English-Spanish speaking guides, as indicated in the itinerary
Guided tour of Cusco city & Sacred Valley in Cusco
Guided tour to Machupicchu: Round trip transport Cusco/Ollantaytambo/Cusco, round-trip train ticket Vistadome coach to/from Machupicchu village + round-trip bus ticket to/from Machupicchu ruins
Guided tour of Arequipa city & Colca Valley + land transport to Puno
Boat trip in Lake Titicaca + guided tour to Sillustani
Overland transport Puno/La Paz+ guided tour to Tiahuanaco
Guided tour of La Paz city (Bolivia)
Entrance tickets: All entrance fees to the sites indicated in the itinerary
THE ITINERARY DOES NOT INCLUDE:
International airfares
Meals or any other item not described in the itinerary
Late check-out and services
Drinks during meals, hotel extras
Personal expenses
Tips for tours guides and drivers