FLIGHT OF THE CONDOR
14 days departing LIMA from
Style:
Active
Destination:
Peru
Tour Code:
CON
Nestled high in the Central Andes, fantastic cultural and natural wonders await. Home to the deepest canyon on earth and the sacred mountain-top temple of a once-powerful civilization, no tour to Peru is complete without a visit to both. View the Condors of Colca Canyon, explore the reed islands of Lake Titicaca and discover the wonders of Cusco and Machu Picchu in this ancient land of contrasts. Peru's rich culture, vibrant colonial cities and snow-capped mountains will be sure to tantalize all of your senses on this amazing tour of Peru!
- Entry to Machu Picchu
- Flight from Lima to Arequipa
- Watch Condors soar at Colca Canyon
- Explore traditional markets of Puno
- Meet the Uros Indians of Lake Titicaca
- Discover the beautiful Sacred Valley
- Scenic train ride from Cusco to Machu Picchu
- Explore the Inca city and ruins of Cusco
- 13 breakfasts (other meals paid locally)
- Scenic boat ride on Lake Titicaca
- Relax in the thermal hot springs of La Calera
- Tour of Lima's highlights
- Mountain biking US$25-$35
- Urubamba River Rafting US$45-$85
- Andean Sanctuaries Museum US$5
- Puno to Cusco train journey US$90-$100 (must be booked and paid pre-departure)
Grand American Adventures travellers will join our sister company for this special Peru tour.
Want even more adventure? Book our 4 day Amazon extension to this tour, exploring the jungle in depth on foot and by canoe, from US$989. Contact us for more information or click here to view more >
| Accommodation: | 12 nights hotel + 1 night basic hotel |
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| Transport: | Transportation by private vehicle plus local trains and flights |
| Guided: | Services of a professional bilingual tour leader |
| Group size: | Maximum 18 |
| Departure Month: | Mar-Dec |
| Age range: | 18+ |
| Local payments: | None |
Why not arrange your own Grand American Adventures departure? For groups of 8 or more, we can offer private departures on any of our published itineraries enabling friends, families or organizations to enjoy our style of travel at special rates. Although tours will run as per our standard itinerary shown here, slight modifications may be considered and dates can be chosen to suit your needs. (Subject to seasonal/operational restrictions). So contact us today and start planning your own adventure.
Trip Itinerary
Our routes have been carefully chosen to include the best night stops and highlights. However, as local and operational conditions may vary and unforeseen circumstances can arise, the following itinerary should be used as a guideline.
Day 1: Arrive Lima
Arrive into Lima and transfer (not included) to our gateway hotel at your leisure. Use the afternoon to rest, relax and prepare for your adventure.
Accommodation: Hotel included. Meals paid locally.
Day 2-3: Arequipa
Meet your group in the morning and enjoy a tour of Lima's highlights before transferring to the airport for a short one-hour flight to the city of Arequipa, Peru's second largest city to discover its traditional history. Colonial Arequipa is home to the Santa Catalina Convent, many local galleries and the Museum of Andean Sanctuaries, which houses Arequipa's ice mummies.
Accommodation: Hotel & breakfasts included. Other meals paid locally.
Day 4-5: Chivay and Colca Canyon
Continuing the journey, we will make the spectacular drive towards the Colca Canyon. En route, the sky will be dominated by distant glaciers, volcanoes and mountain peaks, and we will see the traditional Andean villagers tending their herds of llamas. Upon arriving to Chivay, there will be time to relax in the nearby hot springs of La Calera. The next day we will explore the Colca Canyon's rim. We'll find the perfect spot to look down 1200m into the canyon at Mirador Cruz del Condor and watch out for magnificent condors soaring overhead and wonder if it is indeed deeper than the Grand Canyon.
Accommodation: Hotel & breakfasts included. Other meals paid locally.
Day 6-7: Puno and Lake Titicaca
You rise early today for a literally breathtaking drive over the high pass of Patapampa (4900m) which offers spectacular views of the volcanoes of Ampato, Hualca-Hualca and the smoking Sabancaya. Fully in the Andes now, we reach Puno on the shores of Lake Titicaca. We will cruise the lake and visit the reed-island community of the Uros Indians, before returning to explore Puno's traditional markets.
Accommodation: Hotel & breakfasts included. Other meals paid locally.
Day 8-10: Cusco and Sacred Valley
Next, we embark for Cusco and the Sacred Valley. We follow the pass over La Raya past the Inca ruins of Racchi and Pucara.
Alternatively you can choose to take the train from Puno to Cusco in the Orient Express carriages off the Andean Explorer travelling through the Andean plains and mountains, a rail journey voted one of the world's most beautiful. The train needs to be booked before your trip so please request at the time of booking.
Cusco has been the seat of Inca rule for over 500 years and is one of the most vibrant cities in the Andes. The lush Sacred Valley is the perfect precursor to Machu Picchu and offers numerous attractions from archaeological sites to traditional markets. You can choose to take a hike to the Salt Pans of Maras which cling to the hillside like hundreds of white cubist houses or alternatively get the adrenalin surging with optional white water rafting or take to mountain bikes.
Accommodation: Hotel & breakfasts included. Other meals paid locally.
Day 11: Machu Picchu
The trip culminates with a scenic train journey to the lost city of Machu Picchu. Nestled high in the clouds above the Rio Urubamba, the spectacular ruins command outstanding views, not only of the valley below, but also the snow-capped peaks around Salkantay (6,271m).
Accommodation: Hotel & breakfasts included. Other meals paid locally.
Day 12-13: Machu Picchu & Cusco
Take advantage of a last opportunity to explore the ancient Inca citadel and absorb its sublime beauty before a dreamy train journey back to Cusco. The next morning you visit the great fortress-temple of Sacsayhuaman located just outside Cusco city, along with the smaller ruins of Qenko and Tambo Machay. Visit the city's beautiful main square and the magnificent Sun Temple. The rest of the day is at your own leisure.
Accommodation: Hotel & breakfasts included. Other meals paid locally.
Day 14: Cusco
Have the morning free to relax, explore or carry out some last minute shopping, before finishing the tour.
If you require a flight from Cusco to Lima please advise us at the time of booking so we can arrange this for you.
- You only need to pay a 10% deposit or (whichever is greatest)
- Full payment is due 8 weeks before the tour departure
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