Amazing Peru 13 days | Trips | Tierras Vivas - A whole world of experience

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive to Lima, transfer to hotel.
Day 2: Fly to Cusco.

Day 3: Guided tour of Sacred Valley of the incas.
Day 4: Train to Aguas Calientes town.
Day 5: Go up to MachuPicchu Archeological site, in the afternoon, train back to Cusco.
Day 6: Bus to Puno.
Day 7 8: Tour by Boat to Titikaka lake
Day 9: Bus to Arequipa.
Day 10 11: Guided tour of Colca Canyon.
Day 12: Sightseeing to Arequipa

Day 13: End of the tour.

What is included in this trip?

Group Leader: Tour leader throughout and local guides

Accommodation: Hotel (11 Nights), Homestay (01 Night)

Entrance: Included all entrance fee according to itinerary

Highlights: Sacred Valley guided tour, Guided tour of Machupicchu, Guided tour of Uros Island, Amantani and Takile on Titicaca lake, Guided tour of the Colca Canyon.

Meal: Included while on Amantani homestay and Breakfasts

Transport: Domestic flights, Local buses, Van, Train, Boat, foot.

Not included in this trip:

Local Payment USD 350
Pre & post tour accommodation
International flight and departure tax
Non detailed domestic flights
Travel Insurance
Tips, baggage portage and other extras not specified.

Responsible Travel:

ELIM is a registered Peruvian charity providing safe, educational and rehabilitation centers for children streets, other member is the commnunty Cacacoyoc, where you can appreciaty the textil and activities of the andean life people, those are available to visit on almost all our trip that pass through Cusco.

Takile island - a tourism initiative that directly supports the community through homestays, artisan cooperatives and more.

• Introduction

While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us, (remember we are in South America). Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit traveling, with Tierras Vivas can be unpredictable. The dossier is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered.

Please contact us for more information if needed.
info@tierrasvivas.com

• Day 1 Arrive Lima
Arrival to the city of Lima, transfer to the hotel. Note that the first and the last day, there are no planned activities, so you can take the rest of day free.

• Day 2 Cusco
Transfer to the airport of Lima to go to Cusco, reception and transfer to hotel, we recommend taking a rest to get acclimatized. Rest of day free.

• Day 3 Sacred Valley
Early in the morning a bus will pick us up to go to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. It starts out in Pisac, a picturesque town with colonial and racially mixed features. In the archaeological centre of Pisac one finds a hill called Intihuatana with and an impressive view of the valley. We continue our trip to Ollantaytambo that was at the times of the Tahuantinsuyo a giant centre for agriculture, administration, social, religious and military activities.

• Day 4 Aguas Calientes town
We pick you up at your hotel early in the morning, we leave to take the train to the majestic city of Machu Picchu, appreciating a diversity of natural landscapes which change with the different heights, descending the Valley of Anta, passing by Ollantaytambo, we arrive to the station of Puente Ruinas located in the village of Aguas Calientes. Transfer to Hotel.

• Day 5 Machupicchu
Early in the morning we take the bus to go up to the Historical Sanctuary of Machu Picchu. Starting out our visit observing the great scenery that surrounds us, the beauty of its Temples, worshipping places, enclosures and steps that connect the different levels on which the constructions rest. All of Machu Picchu is an exaltation to stone, after that we descend to the village of Aguas Calientes where you can have lunch and then return to Cusco.

• Day 6: Puno
In the morning a bus will pick you up at the Hotel to go to Puno, with a first stop in Pikillacta, inhabited by the Wasi, of the pre Inca culture. Then we go to Raqchi (the Temple of the God Wiracocha), a last stop in La Raya before arriving to Puno.

• Day 7 Uros, Amantani
Pick up from Hotel to go to the Port of Puno. Visit to 2 different islands in Uros for 1 hour and a half. After a 3 hour trip we arrive to he island of Amantani where we will be welcomed by the local inhabitants. In the afternoon we do a tour of the local temple of Pachatata or Pachamama with the guide, this lasts 3 hours. In the evening there is a reception for the new visitors with folkloric music.

• Day 8 Amantani, Takile
In the morning we set off to the island of Taquile, arriving at about 9:00 am where we have 4 free hours to enjoy the scenery and the local customs of this community. Back to the port of Tequile to take our boat back to Puno.

• Day 9: Arequipa
In the morning we go to the station of Puno to take the bus to Arequipa, pick up at the bus station of Arequipa to go to our Hotel.

• Day 10: Chivay
Between 8 and 9 in the morning, a tourist bus with guide will pick you up at the hotel to go to the Canyon of Colca. The journey takes around 4 hours through the incredible landscape of the altiplano, reaching a height of 4900metres. Frequent stops to observe local fauna (alpacas, llamas, vicuñas, guanacos, viscachas, etc), arriving finally to the valley of Colca, to the town of Chivay . Check in at hotel.
In the afternoon, you can visit the thermal baths of Chivay, where the water reaches a temperature of over 40°C. Dinner and night in Chivay. There is also an option of sleeping in Yanque, a smaller and less touristic town that also has good hotels.

• Day 11: Arequipa
The next day, after breakfast in hotel, the bus leaves to do an hour and a half tour of the open and fertile valley, to observe the terraced agriculture and the little village of Colca.
Then the valley narrows to form an extremely deep canyon. We finally arrive to the viewpoint of Cruz del Condor, where one has an incredible sight over the river that lies over 1000 mt below and on the other side of it cliffs rise to 2500 mt high. At this site, one can observe the condors that nest on the cliffs and take advantage of the warm ascending air currents of the morning to fly. It’s a real treat to watch these giant birds flying 10 mts over us; this is the real highlight of the excursion. Return trip doing stops in the towns of the valley and back to Arequipa.

• Day 12: Arequipa

Today is a realxing day, free time to explore to Arequipa, visit its market, buy souvenirs, take optional activities, and get ready for one last night in the city

• Day 13: Departures

End of tour.

Dossier

• Important Note

1) Shorter/longer stays, hotel upgrades and extra trips all possible.
Please contact our sales department for more information or check out our Taylor Made section: taylormade@tierrasvivas.com

2) Visas: You may be required to obtain a travel visa, also all countries require a valid passport (with a minimum 6 months validity). Contact your local embassy, or consulate for the most up-to-date visa requirements, or see your travel agent. IT'S YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO HAVE THE CORRECT TRAVEL DOCUMENTATION.

Accommodation: Hotels, Homestay.

Joining Hotel:
The following hotel will be used in Lima. Please refer to your travel vouchers for your hotel details.

Lima
Starting Hotel

Colonial Hotel ***

Address: 310 Comandante Espinar Av, Miraflores
Phone: 00 51 01 241 7471

Joining Instructions:
Lima’s international, called Jorge Chavez in Callao, is approximately a 45-minute drive from the Miraflores district, where our joining hotel is located. The easiest way to get there is by taxi. After customs and immigration area, you will find a few official taxi stands. You can pay for the car approximately USD20 and won’t need to worry about sorting out a ride outside the airport facilities. There are exchange facilities and ATM’s in the Arrivals area open 24 hours.
If you are arriving from abroad and have booked an arrival transfer with us, a Tierras Vivas representative will meet you at the airport. Upon leaving the customs area, follow the gates and turn right to exit the airport. Just before exiting there is a small area on the left hand side where the official transfers are waiting with signs. Look for a Tierras Vivas sign board with your name on it.
If no one is there and you have not made contact with our local operatos/representative within 15 minutes of clearing customs and immigration, we recommend that you make your own way to the Starting Point Hotel. Please apply to your travel agent on your return for a refund of the transfer cost if this occurs.
If your taxi driver does not speak English and you do not speak Spanish, simply show driver the hotel address to simplify communications.

Arrival Complications:
We don't expect any problems, and nor should you, but if for any reason you can not commence your trip as scheduled, please contact your starting point hotel, requesting that you speak to or leave a message for your trip leader/local operator or to the emergency contact details provided in this dossier. If you are unable to get in touch with your leader/local operator, please refer to our emergency contact details. If you have pre-booked an airport transfer and have not made contact with our local operatos/representative within 30 minutes of clearing customs and immigration, we recommend that you make your own way to the Starting Point Hotel, following the Joining Instructions. Please apply to your travel agent on your return for a refund of the transfer cost if this occurs.

Local Emergency Contact
If you need emergency assistance, you can contact us locally at the following phone numbers:
Mobile: +51 084 984 948 212
Phone: +51 084 235 211

Checklist of what to take:

      * Passport (with photocopies)
      * Travel insurance (with photocopies)
      * Airline tickets (with photocopies)
      * USD cash
      * Credit and debit cards
      * Vouchers and dossier
      * Any entry visas or vaccination certificates required
      * Camera and film
      * CD/MP3 player
      * Reading/writing material
      * Binoculars
      * Cover for backpacks
      * Fair sized daypack
      * Wool hat, mitts or gloves (preferably water proof)
      * Strong plastic bags to help keep gear dry
      * Anti-inflammatory tablets (e.g. Ibuprofen)
      * Fleece top
      * Windproof/waterproof jacket
      * Shirts/t-shirts
      * Sun hat
      * Shorts
      * Long trousers
      * Hiking pants/track pants
      * Hiking boots/ sturdy walking shoes
      * Sport sandals
      * Sun block
      * Sunglasses
      * Toiletries (biodegradable)
      * Watch or alarm clock
      * Water bottle
      * Pocket knife
      * First-aid kit (should contain lip salve, Aspirin, Band Aids, anti-histamine, tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, re-hydration powder, and extra prescription drugs you may be taking).

Meal Budget:
Daily allowance USD25 for meals not included. For additional expenses, please contact our sales department for more information: sales@tierrasvivas.com

Emergency Fund:
Please, make sure you have access to at least an additional USD200 (or equivalent) as an 'emergency' fund, to be used when circumstances outside our control (eg. a natural disaster) need a change to our planned tour. This is a rare occurrence! But you never know…

Departure Tax:
USD18 International flights
USD7 Domestic flights

Optional activities:

Lima

City Tour USD15

Cusco

City Tour USD 10
Valle Sur USD 75

Horses back riding: USD 30
Maras & Moray USD 75
Rafting USD 40

Puno

Sillustani USD 10
Ruta Aymara USD 30

Arequipa

City Tour USD 17
Country Side-Bike USD 14
Yura USD 30.
Chiguata USD 30
Misti down hill mountain biking USD 22.
Toro Muerto Tour USD 30
Salinas Tour USD 40
Rafting Chili river USD 30
Rafting Majes river USD 35
Rafting Colca River USD 35

All prices are in USD.

A Couple of Rules:
Illegal drugs will not be tolerated on any trips. Possessing or using drugs not only contravenes the laws of the land but also puts you at risk. Smoking marijuana and opium is a part of local culture in some parts of the world but is not acceptable for Tierras Vivas travellers. Our philosophy of travel is one of respect towards everyone we encounter, and in particular the local people who make the world the special place it is. The explotation of prostitutes is completely contrary to this philosophy. Our group leader/local operators has the right to expel any member of the group/tour if drugs are found in their possession or they use prostitutes.

Travel Insurance:
Travel insurance is compulsory in order to participate on any of our trips. When travelling on a trip with us, you will not be permitted to join the tour until evidence of travel insurance has been sighted by your leader or local operator, who will take note of your insurance details. When selecting a travel insurance policy we require that at a minimum you are covered for medical expenses including emergency repatriation. We strongly recommend that the policy also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects. If you have credit card insurance we require proof of purchase of the trip (a receipt of credit card statement) with a credit card in your name. Contact your bank for details of their participating insurer, the level of coverage and emergency contact telephone number, if you need more infortaion contanct us info@tierrasvivas.com

Responsible Travel:
Tierras Vivas has been responsible to offering low-impact tours that benefit traveller and host alike. We work with local communities, businesses and individuals to develop sustainable tourism opportunities that help local economies while minimizing negative environmental and cultural impacts.

Keeping in Touch:
If you need to be contacted while travelling we recommend that you set up an email address that can be accessed on the road, rather than relying on postal mail. Ciber cafes are becoming increasingly commonplace and cheap throughout the regions we visit, and have quickly become the preferred way for our leaders and travellers to stay in touch. If someone wishes to contact you in an emergency while you are on one of our trips we recommend that they contact your local booking agent, or refer to our Emergency Contact.

AVAILABILITY & PRICES

Departure guarantee all year round, Please contact us for more information.

info@tierrasvivas.com

Cost per pax USD 1174
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Local Payment: USD 350

Local payment
Most of our adventure trips involve a local payment.
This amount is the final payment for your tour. Paying locally facilitates the flow of funds into countries that we travel through and also helps to reduce the overall price of the tour, allowing us to keep our tours at a competitive price, passing our costs savings on to you.

*Rates can be modified without notice and upon availability at the moment of the booking*