Among the main attractions of this segment, we can highlight the Ballestas Islands, the Huacachina Oasis, the Nazca Lines, Santa Catalina Convent, El Colca Canyon, Lake Titicaca, the Sacred Valley of the Incas, the Inca Trail of 4 days & 3 nights, the citadel of Machu Picchu, and Lake Sandoval.
In this actively extraordinary circuit, you will be able to find places never seen before, from enjoying a buffet dinner with the most representative Creole meals to also appreciating a spectacular show of typical dances in the City of Kings.
Continuing with the tour through the south of our country, we will make an excursion to the Ballestas Islands, and then we will go to our oasis to see the Huachina lagoon that will captivate us with its legend. Continuing the trip, we will see the enigmatic Nazca lines; we cannot stop without visiting the white city of Arequipa, taking a tour of the city to appreciate its beauty. Then we will continue to the Colca Canyon to appreciate the majesty of the flight of the condor, in addition to all the scenery and its splendor.
We continue the trip to the city of Puno to be captivated by its immense highland lake and floating islands. We will continue the trip with the route of the sun, making impressive stops in the most important places of the tour.
This circuit gets better because we go to the city of Cusco to appreciate all its wonders, such as its cathedral, the Qoricancha Temple, the 4 nearby ruins, and the sacred valley of the Incas with their imposing fortresses. We will make the impressive Inca trail, and to finish, we will be in the Sacred Citadel of Machupicchu to see the world in a different way.
We cannot leave Peru without visiting Lake Sandoval in Puerto Maldonado.
Flight to Lima.
Welcome, reception, and transfer to the select hotel.
Overnight at Lima.
Day 2 | Circuit
Breakfast at the hotel.
Free morning to relax.
Buffet dinner + typical dances Peruvian show.
At 20:00, pick up time to go to La Dama Juana Restaurant.
Our driver picks you up and transfers you to the restaurant.
Several Peruvian typical dishes in a complete buffet dinner.
Enjoy the show and also the exquisite dinner.
23:00 Return to the hotel.
Overnight in Lima.
Day 3 | Circuit
Breakfast at the hotel.
Free day.
Overnight at Lima.
Day 4 | Circuit
Leaving at 2:50 am from the hotel to take the bus from Lima to Paracas. Our bus will leave at 4:00 am, and after 3 hours we will arrive in Paracas.
Pick up at 8:00 am from Paracas and start the Ballestas Islands Tour. From the Paracas spa, you can visit the Ballestas Islands by boat, habitat of sea lions, guano birds, penguins, and a diversity of marine fauna. On the way you can see a figure El Candelabro, engraved on the side of a hill, is a geoglyph with a rock formation eroded by the wind and the sea. It is more than 120 meters long and is also called Tres Cruces or Tridente. The best way to appreciate it is from the sea.
At 12:00 pm we will take a bus from Paracas to Ica for around 3 hours. Upon arrival in Ica, we will continue the excursion of tubular rides, which are a fantastic adventure in the middle of the desert where you can enjoy the high and low dunes, and you can feel the adrenaline on these desert roller coasters.
In the high parts of the desert, you can practice sandboarding; our official driver will instruct you so that you can safely drop it if you do not have experience in this sport.
At 06:00 pm we will take the bus to Ica, where we will spend the night there and take the overflight of the Nazca lines the next day.
Overnight at Nazca
Day 5 | Circuit
Breakfast at the hotel.
In the morning, we will pick you up from the hotel and leave for the aerodrome, where we will board a light plane for a memorable air excursion over the Nazca Lines. A bilingual guide (Spanish/English) will assist you at all times until you board the plane. This overflight over the Nazca Lines will cover the extension of the Nazca desert stone, whose surface is marked by gigantic drawings and geometric figures.
The overflight to the Nazca lines takes approximately 35 minutes and is the best way to see these fascinating lines and drawings that have intrigued people for years. Here, you will be able to see the different figures traced on the stone surface of the Nazca desert, representing stylized animals and plants, distributed in a huge maze of lines, trapezoids, triangles, and spirals that have been preserved for almost 2000 years.
It is one of the most incredible legacies that a culture has left behind and that can only be seen from the sky at an altitude of 1500 feet. After the overflight, we will have time to have lunch and take a bus to Arequipa at 02:30 pm, arriving at our destination at 11:30 pm. We will be assisted upon arrival in Arequipa and transferred to the hotel where we will spend the night.
Overnight at Arequipa.
Day 6 | Circuit
Breakfast at your hotel.
Free morning.
At 14:00 In the afternoon, the city tour starts in the historic part of the city, which includes the main square, the Selva Alegre residential area, the Yanahuara viewer, and other more attractions.
Overnight at Arequipa.
Day 7 | Circuit
Leaving at 08:00 am - 08:30 am Departure to Chivay. We will start our tour on the road to Yura, where we will admire the natural and cultural countryside of that area; then we will border the Chachani volcano, and we will pass through the Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve until we reach Pampa Cañahuas. In this place the guide will explain about the flora and fauna of the area; here we will appreciate the natural habitat of the South American camelids, within them LA VICUÑA.
Continuing with the tour on the way, a small stop will be made in Patahuasi (house on top) to take the coca tea. Instantly we will continue the trip to thebofedales,s where we will observe different species ofbirds,s both local and migratory to the area according to season, then we will continue to Patapampa, the highest point of thetrip,p located at 4900 masl approx. Also known as the Mirador de los Andes, here you can see different volcanoes such as Misti, HualcaHualca, Sabancaya, Ampato,Ubinas,s and Chachani.
At noon we will be arriving at the town of Chivay, where we can have lunch and then move to the hotel; we will have time to rest and then continue to the Calera thermal baths. These outdoor baths have thermomineral water that will make us enjoy a magical moment after the bus tour in the morning.
Overnight in Chivay.
Day 8 | Circuit
Leaving at 06:00 am after having breakfast, we will head on the way to the Mirador de la Cruz del Cóndor to see the majestic flight of the condors and the depth of the canyon.
On the way we will make a stop in the town of YANQUE to observe its colonial church, Wititi dances, as well as the typical costume of the area. On the way back to Chivay we will visit the towns of PINCHOLLO, MACA, and ACHOMA, in which the guide will explain their different customs in the area as well as the Lito models, colonial churches, and terraces.
11:30 am approx. Arrival to Chivay. 11:45 am approx. lunch 01:30 pm approx. We will board the bus to Puno. The bus makes several stops on the route, and we can appreciate a little more of the fauna and flora on the way to Lake Titicaca.
Overnight in Puno.
Day 9 | Circuit
Breakfast at the hotel.
Leaving at 7:00 am, we will be picked up from the hotel and transferred to the port of Lake Titicaca, where our local guide will be waiting with the boat to start our adventure on Lake Titicaca. Once we have left, our guide will explain important points of this great lake, and a few minutes later we will arrive at the famous floating islands of Los Uros.
Here we will stop at one of the islands, visit its inhabitants, and learn about the customs of these communities that live for years in the highlands. Later we will return to the boat and continue our trip towards Taquile Island. The boat trip lasts approximately 3 hours. Taquile is a huge island that is characterized by its beautiful fabrics. Here visitors will be able to observe how the people of the island make ponchos, belts, gloves, and other typical high Andean garments, all made by hand. In order to get to the top of the island, we will have to walk along a beautiful, slightly inclined path that offers spectacular views of the lake.
Here we advise you to walk slowly and take it easy, since you are walking over 3800 meters high. After approximately 45 minutes we will arrive at the center of Taquile, where we can rest and visit a small site museum, which shows through photos important aspects of the life of the people of Taquile.
Our group will have lunch in a typical restaurant around the plaza. After lunch, visitors will have free time to visit the weaving workshops and take photos with the islanders. Later we will descend towards thepier,r and we will start our return trip to Puno, arriving in the city at approximately 05:00 pm.
Overnight at the hotel in Puno.
Day 10 | Circuit
Breakfast at the hotel.
Leaving at 06:15 am from the hotel and transferring to the bus station in the Puno bus terminal.
During our tour, which lasts approximately 10 hours, we will have 4 excursions and guided visits to the tourist attractions of the southern corridor of the altiplano, visiting the temple of Andahuaylillas, or Sistine Chapel of America; the Inka temple of Raqchi; the passage of the Raya at 4335 masl; and the Inka Aymara museum in Pukara.
Each visit lasts 20 to 40 minutes, where the passenger can ask questions, takephotos,s and explore the attraction at their own discretion, making this experience an unforgettable activity.
We will be arriving in Cusco at 4:30 p.m., being picked up and transferred to the hotel where we will spend the night.
Overnight in Cusco.
Day 11 | Circuit
Free morning to acclimatize or make some shopping.
Traditional City Tour in Cusco.
Leaving at 01:00 pm, we will pick up from your hotel, and at 13:30 pm, the start of our tour of the city, where our professional guide will provide us with detailed information of all the tourist attractions we will visit, will be attentive to any questions and/or needs that each of our visitors requires.
The places we have to visit are. The main temple of the Sun, also known as the "Qorikancha," and "Sacsayhuaman," known as the head of the Puma in reference to the fact that the City of Cusco had the shape of a Puma in Inca times and the head of that puma was exactly Sacsayhuaman, immediately We visit Qenqo, a temple in honor of the mother earth, or Pachamama; we continue through Pucapucara, or the entrance control center, to the Sacred City of Cusco; later we visit Tambomachay, the Inca resting place and, at the same time, temple to the natural element of water.
Overnight in Cusco
Day 12 | Circuit
Early breakfast at your hotel.
Departure at 8:00 am from your hotel to start our tour of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, we will be leaving the city to go through the Sacsayhuaman archaeological park and arrive at the Taray viewpoint, a wide viewpoint from where you can see the beautiful Inca terraces and the current cultivation land that surrounds the sacred river of the Incas, "Willcamayuc." Later we visit the archaeological park of Pisaq; we will also visit the indigenous market of Pisaq; the quality is very colorful as the local inhabitants come to sell or acquire local products that the population needs.
The Pisaq indigenous market is the best place to shop for handicrafts and souvenirs. After a continuous free time, we will continue our journey towards Ollantaytambo, known as the last living Inca city.
Ollantaytambo recaps a critical story of love, a drama that makes love prevail over all obstacles, and believes that this city was built by General Inca Ollantay in a moment of rebellion against the Inca's royal army to obstruct his union with the beautiful princess Cusi Qoyllor, "beautiful star.".
We continue with our guided tour and arrive at Chinchero, where its colonial and Inca temple reflects the current syncretism of these 02 great cultures. Chinchero is also known for its great weavers, who perform beautiful works with Inca techniques.
Lunch on this tour is included in the Urubamba village. We continue our trip and return to Cusco through abundant farmland. Arrival in Cusco at 19:00 pm, approximately the time when you will be at the door of your hotel or place that you indicate.
Overnight in Cusco
Day 13 | Circuit
Starts your adventure of a lifetime experience. We will pick you up from your hotel in our private van very early in the morning at 5:30 am. You will be transferred to the Sacred Valley of the Inkas, where our van is going to take us to Piskacucho, which is called kilometer 82, where the Classic Inca Trail begins.
On the way, we stop for breakfast in Ollantaytambo at 6:30-7 am to load up on energy for our start of the trail. (Breakfast is not included). Upon arrival at kilometer 82 at 11:30 am, we will have some time to organize ourselves. At the Inka Trail first control point, be ready to show your entrance tickets, passports, and (if paying a student rate) your student card.
At the start of the trail (2720m/8923ft), we cross the Vilcanota River and follow its route to the right. The first day is relatively easy, a warm-up along the Inca flat terrain. There are great views of the Incan Fortress (‘Huillca Raccay’), the vast and incredible Inka site of Llactapata (officially
called ‘Patallacta’), and the beautiful snow-capped peak of ‘W’akay Willca’ (5860m/19225ft), known in books as Veronica. Our first campsite is in Wayllabamba (3000m/9842ft) in the temperate green valley with the same name. Temperatures at night are around 5ºC depending on the month.
During the day, we will enjoy spectacular views of the snow-capped mountains, Veronica (5,860m/19,337ft), the lush green valley around us, and a myriad of flora and fauna.
Overnight Inca Trail
Day 14 | Circuit
After waking up at 5:00 to 5:30 am and enjoying a hot breakfast, we start a steep ascent towards the highest pass, abra de Warmihuañusca, or ‘Dead Woman’s Pass,’ at 4200 m/13779 ft. On this day, you will feel a real sense of achievement upon reaching the top! After a well-deserved rest, we begin the descent to where we stop for lunch, which is located at Pacaymayu (3,550m/11,646ft).
On our way up to the pass, we will be able to see an array of hummingbirds and a combination of other species of bird life. There will be plenty of time to appreciate the incredible variety of native plants and the ´Polylepis´ or Q’ueuña trees, which grow in the astonishing cloud forest located at 3650 m/11972 ft! After lunch, begins the second two-hour steep climb to Runkuraqay.
Pass (almost 4,000 m/13,123 ft). We arrive at our campsite by 5:00 pm. Temperatures at this campsite are around 4ºC during the night.
Overnight Inca Trail
Day 15 | Circuit
This is the most impressive day so far; keep this in mind as you ascend on day three! We wake up for breakfast at 6:00 am and start the day with a gentle climb to visit the archaeological site of ‘Phuyupatamarca’ (meaning ‘Town in the Clouds’).
Here we reach the third highest point on the Inka trail (3680 meters). The views of the mountains, canyons, and surrounding areas are spectacular! The Inca site of ‘Phuyupatamarca’ is located a few minutes’ walk from the third pass.
After visiting this site, we continue walking down 3000 stairs through the cloud forest to the impressive agricultural Incan site of ‘Intipata. After taking some time to visit this site, we continue until we arrive at our third campsite, Wiñay Wayna (2680 m/8792 ft).
Today, we will only walk about 4 to 5 hours. We arrive at camp by lunchtime! Temperatures during the night are about 12º C. A short walk from our campsite is the famous Incan site of ‘Wiñay Wayna’ (‘Forever Young’). Even if you are feeling tired after your day’s trek, it´s a moment you cannot miss, the most impressive site on the Inca trail.
Overnight Inca Trail
Day 16 | Circuit
Around 4:00 am it´s time to wake up, have breakfast, and start day 4 on the Inka Trail to get to Machu Picchu on time. This is the final part of your journey, arriving by 6:00 am to reach Inti Punku, or The Sun Gate.
At that point, the majestic Machu Picchu Citadel is in front of us with its intense beauty—an incredible sight for all to see. The reality of what the Inca people must have encountered on their taxing journey to this expansive temple of Machu Picchu. At this point, we walk downhill towards the Machu Picchu Citadel (2400 m/7872 ft).
After walking 40 minutes, we enter the citadel from the top through the “House of the Guardians.” From there we proceed to the control point where we register and leave our belongings. Your professional guide will direct you throughout the astounding ruins and its main streets. You can wander around the town squares as well as climb the intricately carved stairways made from stone. Machu Picchu is considered the world’s spiritual center by esoteric wisdom.
Once the guided tour is over, you will have free time to explore the site on your own.
You will also have time to indulge in a few of the following activities on your own if you choose (not included in the price):
Back to Cusco: You will descend to Aguas Calientes and later board the Expedition train to the Ollantaytambo Train Station. “Train departure time can vary according to train schedule and availability.” At the Ollantaytambo train station, you will meet our private van and be transferred to your hotel in Cusco.
Overnight Inca Trail
Day 17 | CircuitBreakfast at the hotel.
Free day in Cusco to shop or rest.
Overnight in Cusco
Day 18 | Circuit
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer hotel - airport.
Flight Cusco–Puerto Maldonado.
Arrival to Puerto Maldonado.
Transfer to Lodge.
Overnight in Puerto Maldonado
Day 19 | Circuit
Will start very early, before sunrise, between 4:30 and 5:00 am. We will visit the palm clay lick to observe the ambassadors of the Amazon (the psittacines), macaws, parrots, and parakeets, with the characteristic that it is one of the few places where we can observe how they feed on a palm tree that absorbs nutrients, and they are salty, returning to the lodge to enjoy our breakfast.
Then we will board our boat to see giant trees of 100 or 200 years old, where we can get to know the medicinal plants that people in the area generally use. Returning for lunch, we can enjoy a well-deserved rest, or we will have the option to go swimming in the lake in the company of our guide. in the afternoon we will go in search of the much appreciated river wolves or giant otters and we will be able to observe it from very close since these are used to being observed, ensuring good photographic views and also observing the 5 species of monkeys that inhabit the lakeside as the howler monkey that are generally found in the emergent trees taking a rest, while the friar monkey and stumps are seen very closely and can be appreciated when looking for a tree to spend the night and we will be able to observe the famous ARAPAIMA that in the evening hours generally come to the surface of the lake to take air and make a great noise with its large fin, and return for dinner and then make the night tour in search of the most precious black caiman that can measure up to 4 meters and being able to listen to the sounds of nature in the lake and we will also be able to observe the constellations, a truly unforgettable panorama .
Overnight in Puerto Maldonado
Day 20 | Circuit
We will get up very early, at 5:00 am, to take a walk around the lake in search of the river otter and in search of more diversity of flora and fauna that inhabit the majestic Lake Sandoval. We will take advantage of the last walk to capture unforgettable moments of our tour. To then return to the lodge for breakfast and then start our return trip to the city of Puerto Maldonado. To enjoy this tour more, we must bear in mind that we must bring
We must not carry alcoholic drinks.
Day 21 | CircuitBreakfast at the hotel.
At the appropriate time, transfer out to Cusco airport—Lima.
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Anastasia E
December 12, 2024
We did the 4D, 3 nights Inca Trail with Jorge the first week of December 2024. The tour was incredible with beautiful views along the way and of course a worthwhile final destination. The Inca Trail team was great and our guide was very knowledgeable the only thing to note was that we wish that the guide matched our walking pace more. We were happy with the equipment borrowed/rented that were in fair condition. Food was overall very tasty and varied but the portions were a bit small for some. Very value for money, would recommend.
Thomas M
December 10, 2024
Tout était très sympa ! grâce à Javier, le voyage a été différent avec lui. Je recommande extrêmement cette entreprise et vous avez également la chance de choisir Javier comme guide !
GoPlaces708610
December 9, 2024
Io e la mia compagna abbiamo fatto un trekking di 2 giorni per visitare Machu Picchu. Lo abbiamo fatto durante la stagione delle piogge, quindi ci siamo dovuti equipaggiare di conseguenza, perché abbiamo avuto pioggia per quasi tutte le 6 ore di camminata. Il percorso è stato eccezionale, una bellezza mozzafiato. La nostra guida, Henrry, ci ha accompagnato durante la camminata, raccontandoci la storia dell'impero Tahuantinsuyo e spiegandocela perfettamente e con passione. Ne siamo rimasti davvero colpiti. A causa del cattivo tempo, il primo giorno non siamo riusciti a vedere tutto il sito, ma grazie al suo impegno è riuscito a farci recuperare il giorno successivo! Esperienza davvero raccomandata: la camminata è intensa e la pioggia rende tutto più complicato, ma ne vale davvero la pena.
Ruben S
December 7, 2024
I recently completed the 4-day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu, and it was an absolutely flawless experience from start to finish. The communication with the company ITEP beforehand was outstanding—every question was answered promptly and clearly, which gave me a lot of confidence heading into the adventure. My guide Jorge Calderón was exceptional. He was not only incredibly knowledgeable but also extremely attentive to needs and individual pace. He tailored the experience to match my abilities, ensuring I felt comfortable and supported throughout. His explanations about the landscapes, history, and culture were fascinating, and he always had answers to my questions, no matter how detailed or specific. The entire trek felt incredibly safe, and I always knew what to expect thanks to the Jorge’s clear instructions and thorough preparation. The route itself was breathtaking, and every day brought new highlights—whether it was the stunning views of the Salkantay Pass, the lush cloud forest, or the incredible final approach to Machu Picchu. Even the occurring rain couldn't diminish that. These four days were incredible, and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. If you’re considering this trek, I highly recommend it—you won’t be disappointed!
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