Hikes And Concerts In Peru Culture In The Heart Of Adventure
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- Itinerary
Upon arrival in Lima, you will be greeted by your driver who will take you to your hotel located in the heart of Mirafores, a modern and cosmopolitan district known for its breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean.
Hotel accommodation in Miraflores.
04h00 Andrea Ledesma, representative of the project, will pick you up at your accommodation and take you to the Lomas de Paraíso, it is located in the district of Villa María del Triunfo a popular district of Lima, to get there from the center of Lima we will travel by fast train to the María Auxiliadora station in the district of Villa María, from there we will take bus number 22 to Lomas del Paraiso or you can also use a private service.
During the tour we will see different species of birds and plants. It should be noted that this is a social project that we try to promote and/or support, as this association was an initiative of many young people to safeguard nature and had to fight with land traffickers.
We will have lunch with members of this association,
At 1:00 p.m., transfer to the city center to continue with the panoramic tour of downtown Lima, which are included in the UNESCO list, such as the Government House, the Cathedral and Chinatown.
16h00: Your driver will pick you up at the agreed place, to transfer you to your hotel.
Dinner at your leisure.
Overnight at your hotel in Miraflores
At the indicated time, your driver will pick you up at your accommodation, to drive you to Lima airport, where you will board your plane to reach the city of Arequipa (2300m), the first city of your altitude stage.
At the Arequipa airport, your driver will be waiting for you, to transfer you to your accommodation.
Accommodation in the city hotel.
03h00: Your private guide together with the driver, will pick you up at your accommodation to start the adventure towards the Colca Canyon; to the town of Chivay, they arrive in approximately three and a half hours of travel, where they will have breakfast.
07h00: You will resume the trip to the Cruz del Cóndor where you will be able to observe the majestic flight of the condors and the beauty of the canyon (3207 meters). After the condor show, you will continue the trip for half an hour to reach the viewpoint of San Miguel.
10:30 a.m.: You will begin the hike and descent of the canyon from the Mirador de San Miguel.
1:00 p.m.: You will have managed to reach the first suspension bridge before arriving at the first community of San Juan Chuccho where lunch will be waiting for you.
You will have the afternoon free to rest either outdoors enjoying the sun or in your bungalow-type houses.
Dinner at your accommodation.
Night in the bungalows.
7:00 a.m.: After breakfast you will embark on a three-hour walk. You will visit villages such as Cosñirhua and Malata, where the local populations still live with their uses and customs. Thanks to your guide, you will learn about the different local stories, flora (including many medicinal plants), and fauna.
12h00: You finally arrive at the Oasis, a quiet and charming place, where you can swim if you wish in a pool surrounded by palm trees and magnificent nature.
13h00: Lunch
You will have the afternoon free to relax and enjoy the scenery.
Dinner at the Oasis
Night in the bungalows.
05h00: After the restful rest, they will begin the ascent of the canyon for three and a half hours.
8:30: Having overcome the difficulty of the ascent, they arrive at the community of Cabanaconde, where they will recover their energy with a super breakfast, right there their driver is waiting for them to return to the town of Chivay. You will make different stops to visit sites such as the traditional town of Maca, pre-Inca terraces and many natural viewpoints to enjoy.
12:30 p.m.: Arrival in Chivay you can swim in the thermal baths of La Calera. After lunch, you will depart for the city of Puno, together with your driver, on the route you will make two tourist stops at the Mirador des Volcans (4910 m) and the national reserve
18h00: You arrive in the city of Puno, your driver will introduce you to your host from the inhabitant's house.
Dinner at home.
Night at the resident's house.
This day will be dedicated to getting to know the Uros Islands, a fascinating place located on Lake Titicaca, which is preserved by an indigenous group that keeps their ancestral traditions alive. During your visit, community members will share their knowledge about the rich history and cultural context of one of the oldest peoples in the Peruvian highlands.
You will enjoy a delicious lunch in the village of Uros, where you can taste typical dishes and learn more about its gastronomy.
At the end of the afternoon, you will return to the village to share a dinner with your hosts.
Accommodation in the inhabitant's home.
Today you will have the opportunity to share an unforgettable day with the Santamaría Coarite family, known as the Saikaa Group. This family group is deeply rooted in Andean music and culture, and they will take care of taking you to enjoy a place of relaxation.
08:00 am - The Sayaka Inka family picks you up in their private transport from your accommodation and heads towards the community of Socca, Loripongo.
10h00: You arrive at the medicinal hot springs of Socca, where you can enjoy a relaxing bath and enjoy the tranquility of the natural environment.
1:00 p.m.: You share a traditional lunch prepared with local products, such as trout, alpaca, quinoa, and potatoes, in the company of the Sayaca family.
3:00 p.m.: You take a hike along nature trails, admiring the beautiful landscapes, rivers and the possibility of spotting native animals such as sheep, llamas and alpacas.
4:00 p.m.: Return to the house of the Sayaca family, after approximately 2 hours of transportation.
8:00 p.m.: Dinner with the Sayaka family and then enjoy a private concert, where you can appreciate the musical talent of the group.
After the musical evening, the hosts drive you to your accommodation.
Night at the resident's house.
Very early, you will have a delicious breakfast.
06h20: You will be driven to the tourist bus station to start the tour of the Ruta del Sol.
07h00: Departure of the tourist bus. You will have 10 hours of travel through the mountains, allowing you to explore some of the most important archaeological sites on the route, such as Pukapukara, Raqchi, and Andahuaylillas (known as the "Sistine Chapel of America"), while enjoying the majestic scenery.
Lunch included in the itinerary.
17h30: Arrival in the city of Cusco, your private driver will be waiting to take you to your accommodation.
Dinner and night at the resident's house.
06h30: A tourist transport will pick you up from your guesthouse to depart for the town of Cachora. Along the way, you will make several strategic stops to admire the impressive landscapes of the region: Kapuliyoq and its spectacular Apurimac Canyon, the imposing Vilcanota Mountain Range, with its majestic snow-capped peaks, the Padreyoq area and its majestic snow-capped mountain, the peaks of Cocamasana.
These breaks will allow you to fully enjoy the natural beauty and grandeur of the Peruvian Andes.
In the afternoon, you will arrive at your first campsite in Chiquiska.
Dinner and overnight in Chiquiska, enjoying the tranquility and cozy atmosphere of the camp.
At the indicated time you will start your day with a pleasant morning walk to Rosalina Beach, where you can enjoy breakfast. After breakfast, you will start the ascent to the town of Santa Rosa. This section of the tour will allow you to appreciate the beautiful landscapes of the region.
Once you arrive in Santa Rosa, you will have the opportunity to have lunch and recharge for the next stage. After lunch, you will continue the hike to Marampata. You will arrive at this point around 4:00 p.m.
From Marampata, you will continue the tour until you reach the camp located on the outskirts of the imposing citadel of Choquequirao. Here you will have dinner and spend the night in your second camp.
In the morning, you will start a guided tour of the impressive archaeological complex of Choquequirao. This day will allow you to fully immerse yourself in the grandeur of the citadel of Choquequirao, one of the most spectacular archaeological sites of the Inca Empire.
You will start by touring sectors I and VIII of this majestic Inca site. After the initial tour, you will enjoy a delicious breakfast to recharge your batteries. You will then continue exploring sectors X and XIII of the citadel of Choquequirao.
You will end your guided tour with lunch at the archaeological site.
Around 1:30 p.m., you will start the return tour to Chikisca. You will arrive at this camp at approximately 7:30 pm.
Once in Chikisca, you will enjoy a comforting dinner and spend the night at this camp.
06h00: You will start your day with a morning hike to Cocamasana, where you will enjoy a delicious breakfast.
After breakfast, you will continue the hike until you reach San Pedro de Cachora, where you will have the opportunity to taste a variety of typical products of the Andean region.
Later, you will board a bus that will take you back to the city of Cusco, during the journey you will visit the imposing Saywite Monolith and you will also enjoy a refreshing bath in the Thermal Baths of Cconoc.
Finally, you will arrive in the city of Cusco at night.
To conclude your day, you will enjoy dinner and spend the night in your accommodation at the resident's home.
09h00: Accompanied by your guide and private driver, you will begin a cultural experience, which will allow you to immerse yourself in the historical and architectural richness of Cusco, the impressive capital of the Inca Empire. You will have the opportunity to explore this millenary legacy in depth. Your first stop will be at the Qoricancha museum, it is a space that pays homage to the historical and cultural legacy of the Incas, and then you will visit The Cathedral of Cusco, officially known as the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption, is one of the main architectural and religious attractions of Cusco, it houses an impressive collection of colonial art, including paintings from the Cusco School, wooden sculptures and various decorative pieces, in the richly ornamented Baroque style.
3:30 p.m.: We go to explore the 4 ruins, located around the city of Cusco, which are:
Sacsayhuamán, This impressive fortress is built with huge blocks of stone.
Qenqo, is an archaeological complex that includes an amphitheater and an altar carved in rock.
Puca Pucara, This construction was a military drum or control center.
Tambomachay, known as the Baths of the Inca,
Today's lunch will be at your own expense, giving you the opportunity to taste the exquisite local cuisine.
You will have the afternoon free to walk the streets of the city at your own pace and discover for yourself the secrets and charms of Inca Cusco.
At the end of the day you will enjoy dinner and spend the night at the resident's house.
This cultural tour will allow you to immerse yourself in the historical and architectural richness of Cusco, the impressive capital of the Inca Empire. You will have the opportunity to explore this millenary legacy in depth.
9:00 a.m.: Accompanied by your guide and private driver, you will begin the excursion through the Sacred Valley, which will allow you to delve into the cultural, historical and landscape richness of this fundamental region for the Inca Empire.
Your first stop will be the picturesque village of Chinchero, famous for its textile tradition and local market.
You will continue the journey to the stunning Salinas de Maras, managed and maintained by the families of the community.
Then, you'll explore the ancient Inca agricultural experimentation center of Moray, an archaeological site of great significance.
You will end the day at the imposing fortress of Ollantaytambo, the scene of fierce battles between the Incas and the conquistadors.
During this day, lunch will be included in the program.
Overnight in Ollantaytambo.
According to the departure time of the train, your guide will pick you up at your accommodation, to go to the train station and you will board your wagon, you will embark on a short journey until kilometer 104, here begins the shortest version of the famous Inca Trail, an ideal option for those who have little time, but do not want to miss this unique experience, The hike of approximately 6-7 hours, you will travel 13 kilometers through spectacular Andean landscapes and dense forests. You will visit Inca archaeological sites such as Chachabamba, Choquesuysuy and Wiñaywayna; In addition to the archaeological remains, you can enjoy the great diversity of flora and fauna, including a beautiful variety of birds.
Finally, you will arrive at Inti Punku, the Sun Gate, where you will have the first breathtaking panoramic views of Machu Picchu.
Although you will arrive at Machu Picchu in the middle of the afternoon, today you will not visit it in its entirety. Instead, you'll descend by bus to the town of Aguas Calientes, where you'll spend the night.
Overnight at your hotel.
05h00: Very early in the morning, your guide will pick you up from the hotel to take you to the public bus station, which will transfer you to the entrance gate to Machu Picchu. This 20-minute journey will allow you to arrive before the site opens.
6:00 am - Once in Machu Picchu, you will start a guided tour of the imposing Inca citadel with your guide, get ready to discover the fascinating stories and legends of this mystical place, located at 2,400 meters of altitude on the top of a hill overlooking the sacred valley, you will be captivated by the almost unreal spectacle of this ancient Inca city that joins the mountains Machupicchu and Huaynapicchu.
You will have free time to walk and explore this ancient Inca city on your own,
11:30 a.m.: After having fully enjoyed Machu Picchu, you will descend by bus to the town of Aguas Calientes.
You will have the opportunity to have lunch on your own before collecting your belongings at the hotel.
At 2:30 pm, you will board the train that will take you back to the Ollantaytambo station, then you will board the train company bus, which will transport you from Ollantaytambo to your hotel in Cusco.
You will have one last night in Cusco, where you can enjoy the lively nightlife of this magnificent capital of the Inca Empire, full of architectural and cultural wonders.
Dinner tonight will be at your own expense.
Accommodation in the inhabitant's home.
At the indicated time, your private driver will pick you up from the hotel to take you to the airport, where you will board your flight to the city of Lima.
Once in Lima, you will make the corresponding connection with your international flight back to your country.
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