The best of the Andes 10 Days

10 Days / 9 Nights | Starting from

$ 1405 Per person

10 – Day Unleashing the Best of the Andes: Exploring the Majestic Mountains of Peru

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Why is unique this program?

There is no better place than Peru if you want to know the development of cultures in the Andes mountain range and its surrounding landscapes, they will surely leave you amazed by its geography, colors, flavors, and celebrations that endure and refuse to disappear over time. A high destiny awaits you!

Itinerary

Lima cityscape with cloudy sky and urban buildings.

Upon arrival at Lima airport, you will be met by our representative from Peru Wayna Picchu. You will have a confirmed transfer to your Lima hotel and assistance with registration.
If you arrive in Lima early, take a scenic drive to Parque del Amor in Miraflores for views of Lima’s beautiful coastline or dine at one of the city’s many gourmet restaurants.

View of volcano through stone arches in Arequipa, Peru.

Fly to Arequipa where you will meet our representative to transfer to your hotel. After some free time, your guide will meet you at your hotel for a tour of the highlights of Arequipa. Take a closer look at the mestizo baroque architecture, visit the Chapel of San Ignacio, the imposing Cathedral Basilica, and the mini-city of the Santa Catalina Monastery. You will then drive to a viewpoint to enjoy views of the elegant city of Arequipa framed by the Misti volcano.

Hot springs in the Colca Canyon with mountains in the background.

The 3-hour drive from Arequipa to the Colca Canyon passes through the extraordinary landscapes of the Reserva Nacional de Salinas y Aguada Blanca. Pristine landscapes dotted with animals grazing make for fantastic photography opportunities. Before the descent, you’ll reach Patapampa Pass at a staggering elevation of 16,109 feet (4,910 meters).

Stop in Chivay village for lunch, visit Calera Hot Springs, and continue to your lodge for a relaxing night. After sunset, we recommend you peer up at the starlit skies untouched by light pollution.

A group of people on a traditional reed boat on Lake Titicaca, with a raised platform and brightly colored yellow and red design, surrounded by hills and small houses in the background.

Your guide will meet you early this morning, the choice time to view condors, and bring you to Mirador Cruz del Condor where you’ll gaze in awe at the size of the condors gliding on thermal drifts over the gaping canyon below.

Return to Chivay for lunch, and then begin the 5-6hour drive to your hotel in Puno. Remember that Lake Titicaca is higher than the Colca Canyon. Take some time to unwind, try the spa services, or do some light exploring while you acclimatize.

Traditional reed structures and huts on a floating island of the Uros people on Lake Titicaca, with decorative reed arches and an eagle figure under a bright sky.

Begin your waterborne exploration of the world’s highest navigable lake – Lake Titicaca. Feel the sensation of standing on Uros Floating Islands and learn about how indigenous people maintain their long-held traditions in high-altitude environments. Finish with a hike on Taquile Island to take in a spectacular sunset over the lake before the boat ride back to your Puno hotel.

A vibrant street in Cusco, Peru, with colorful wooden balconies, stone arches, and people walking along the cobblestone road, with mountains in the background.

After breakfast at your Puno hotel, you will be transferred to the train station for your journey to Cusco. train from Cusco to Lake Titicaca is longer than the bus ride, lasting just over 10 hours. The first-class services on the train are significantly more opulent with lounge-chair seating, fine china, and silverware used for first-rate, delicious meals. The train makes stops, and there is a separate lookout car where travelers can leisurely enjoy the scenery of the Peruvian Andes.

Tourists exploring Machu Picchu with scenic mountain views.

After a satiating breakfast, your guide will meet you for the scenic private drive through the Sacred Valley. Your private tour will visit Chinchero´s town then the Moray archaeological site and the multi-hued salt pans of Maras and delight you with the intellectual legacy of the Incas.
The tour ends with a visit to the monolithic fortress ruins of Ollantaytambo but the sightseeing continues. Gaze at the changing landscapes on your comfortable train ride to Aguas Calientes or return to Cusco city overnight.

Tourists exploring Machu Picchu with scenic mountain views.

An early morning rewards you with a momentous day of exploring the “lost city of the Incas”. Your PWP tour guide will take you through the iconic ruins of Machu Picchu, discussing the mystery and skill of its construction while absorbing the magical landscape that surrounds this important ruin. Return to Aguas Calientes for the train ride back to Cusco, where your driver will be waiting for you at the station to take you to your hotel for a well-deserved rest.

Exclusive Rainbow Mountain Tour

Enjoy a final early start to your day and head to Vinicunca, also known as the Rainbow Mountian. On this exclusive tour, you’ll appreciate the Andes Mountains as you pass by beautiful snow-capped mountains and unique landscapes.
Watch Alpacas and Llamas frolic along the trail as you walk to the sacred mountain. Learn about the reasons why the Incas and Andean people worship the Pachamama or Mother Earth on this incredible tour of Rainbow Mountain that includes lunch.

A narrow cobblestone street lined with white colonial buildings in Cusco, Peru, featuring a blue wooden balcony and distant hills under a cloudy sky.

Enjoy a final delectable breakfast at your Cusco hotel. Our Peru Wayna Picchu representative will meet you in time to transfer you to the airport to begin your journey back home.

Tour Price

Accommodation: Double/DWB
Luxury
$ 3159.00
Exclusive
$ 2489.00
Superior
$ 1849.00
Whithout Hotel
$ 1405.00

What's Included

Included

  • 09 nights of accommodation in stated hotels
  • Breakfast at all hotels, 3 lunches
  • Tours stated in the itinerary with English-speaking guides
  • Transfers and entrance fees
  • Trains Ollantaytambo – Machu Picchu – Cusco (Vistadome Train for Exclusive and Luxury packages / Expedition Train for Superior packages and without hotel)
  • Superior Packages and without Hotel based on group tours of 6 people and Exclusive and Luxury packages on private tours

Not Included

  • Airfare
  • Lunch and dinners (unless otherwise specified)
  • Airport taxes
  • Tips
  • Travel insurance

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