Upon arrival to Lima, you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel.

This morning, you will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to the Larco Museum located in the traditional Pueblo Libre district. Founded by Rafael Larco Hoyle en 1926, The museum is located inside a viceregal mansion built on a pre-Columbian pyramid of the 7th century and it houses the most complete pre-Hispanic collection of gold and silver artifacts as well pieces of erotic art. Over 45,000 archaeological artifacts bear witness of five thousand years of Peruvian history. You will return to your hotel at the end of the tour.

In the afternoon, you will visit the Lima Center, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, where you will know the Cathedral of Lima, located in the Plaza Mayor, the most important church in Peru built between 1542 and 1622, and one of several beautiful colonial buildings which are an important part of the identity of the city. Then you will walk to the Casa Aliaga - house of the Viceroyalty handed over by Francisco Pizarro to one of his captains (Jeronimo de Aliaga) when he founded the city - an authentic jewel of colonial architecture currently inhabited by family members. Continue your tour visiting the Church of Santo Domingo, built at the end of the sixteenth century, which concentrates several altars and sculptures of the Viceroyalty, exposing different eras and aesthetic manifestations. Then you will be transferred to the districts of San Isidro and Miraflores to take a panoramic walk, until you make a brief stop at the Parque del Amor before continuing on your way to the hotel.
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At the appropriate time, you will be met at your hotel and transferred to the airport for your flight to Arequipa

Upon arrival in Arequipa, be greeted for airport assistance and transferred to the hotel for check in. After settling in, you will be transferred from your hotel to the Carmen Alto Viewpoint. Here you will start the Private Arequipa City & Santa Catalina Convent Tour, from where you will have a panoramic view of the city. Continue to the exclusive and traditional neighborhood of Yanahuara, surrounded by archaeological remains and where one of the flagship churches of the cusquena mestizo art, built in 1750, is located. From there, you will be transferred to the center of the city to visit the Main Square (undoubtedly one of the most beautiful in the country) the Compania de Jesus Church (1590), the Cathedral (built in the seventeenth century and rebuilt after several earthquakes) and the Santa Catalina Monastery, built in 1579, which is an authentic cloister.
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This morning, you will be picked up from your hotel by private car to begin your journey of approximately 3 hours from Arequipa to Chivay, in the Colca Canyon. As we leave Arequipa, we cross the Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve, passing by Pampa Canahuas before making a stop at Patapampa. Patapampa, the highest point of the trip to Chivay, offering a special viewpoint of the Andes situated at 4,800 meters (16,109 feet) above sea level.

As you get out of the vehicle, you will find yourself a bit short of breath, not only from the altitude, but from the beauty of the unusual landscape. For years and years, travelers have been placing "apachetas", or small stone towers (commonly called rock cairns in English), showing the way along the highest part of the route and as homage to the Apus or Andean mountains. After taking in the majestic views of the cordillera and the mountains, we will return to the vehicle and continue on to the town of Chivay. After lunch, we will transfer to the hotel for the rest of the day free to relax and explore on your own. ...read less

This morning, your private guide will pick you up from the hotel to begin exploring the towns and sites along the Canyon rim. We will begin our day with a visit famous Cruz del Condor viewpoint to see the majestic flight of the Andean condors.

After taking in the beautiful sight of these enormous birds riding on the winds from the canyon, we will begin our return towards Arequipa, making stops along the way. We will visit the quaint town of Yanque and visit its church before visiting the other Andean villages of Achoma, Maca (visiting it's church) and Pinchollo. We will also stop at the Antahuilque viewpoint, known for its mysterious lagoons, where we can observe the andenes or cultivation terraces for which the canyon is famous. After the exploration of the canyon, you will return to the hotel & enjoy the afternoon at your leisure, or you may choose from one of our many optional excursions, such as horseback riding, or hiking.
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Today you will have time to sleep in and relax a bit before your private car picks you up from your hotel to be transferred back to Arequipa. Lunch included at a local restaurant.

This morning, be met at the hotel in Arequipa and transferred to the airport for a flight to Cusco.

Upon arrival to Cusco, you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel.

This afternoon is at your leisure to acclimate. Cusco's elevation is approximately 3,400 meters (11,200 feet), so we highly recommend resting as soon as you arrive for a few hours and taking in some coca tea.

Cusco is the oldest continuously inhabited city in the Americas and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The ruins of the old Inca city became the foundation for the Spanish architecture you see today, and many of the stone walls that line the streets were built by the Incas.

If you are feeling up to it later, Cusco is a great walking city with sidewalk cafes, street art and local shops to explore! We highly recommend the chocolate factory and shop.
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This morning, enjoy a private walking tour of Cusco where you will visit the Korikancha Temple, or Temple of the Sun, and the Cathedral and its Art Museum. During your tour today you have the option to visit the Casa Concha museum or the San Pedro Market. The Casa Concha museum was recently renovated and houses over 360 archaeological pieces from Machu Picchu, recently returned by Yale University. San Pedro Market is a lively, local market where you will receive a briefing about the local Andean ingredients and have an opportunity to purchase them. This market visit is a great opportunity to interact with the locals either selling or purchasing items from the market.

This afternoon there will be time for lunch (lunch not included) before continuing to the nearby water shrine of Tambomachay (the Inca Fountains), Puca Pucara (the Red Fortress), the amphitheater of Kenko and finally the Sacsayhuaman Fortress. Later in the afternoon, return to the hotel for an evening at leisure.

Note: For more adventurous travelers, Yampu suggests an optional sunset horseback riding tour through the Sacsayhuaman Ruins. Please ask a Yampu Travel Consultant for more information.
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At the appropriate time, you will be met at your hotel and transferred to the train station for a ride to Machu Picchu aboard the Hiram Bingham Train.

The luxurious Hiram Bingham train takes you on a spectacular journey through the stunning landscapes of the region on the way up to Machu Picchu. As you board, the tables are exquisitely set with gleaming crystal and polished cutlery. Each carriage is elegantly decorated in 1920's fashion, complete with polished wood and brass along with comfortable seating. You will enjoy aperitifs and brunch as we pass through the Sacred Valley and its lush fields with colorful villages in the foothills of the Andes. From there, the journey is highlighted by beautiful vistas of the mountains and the Urubamba River.

Upon arrival in the town of Aguas Calientes we will have a private guided tour of the ruins. Machu Picchu, the Lost City of the Incas, was a flourishing ceremonial and agricultural site. The central buildings were erected with the polished stone works of the Cusco Imperial style, though the site was probably occupied well before the Incas started their expansion. It was associated with the earth cult, revolving around the Coca leaf, which was a privilege of the Inca Royal family and priests.

Typical English afternoon tea will be served at the Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge. Return to your hotel for an overnight in Machu Picchu or Aguas Calientes.

Note: Hiram Bingham only operates certain days of the week. Please ask your Yampu Tour Consultant when we customize the itinerary.
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This morning our resident guide will pick you up at your hotel in the morning for a second visit to the Machu Picchu ruins. Optional hike of the Huayna Picchu, please contact your Yampu travel consultant. Early in the evening we will return to Cuzco by Hiram Bingham Train. Cocktails and dinner will be served on board.

Upon arrival to the train station, you will be met and transferred to your hotel.

At the appropriate time, you will be met at your hotel and transferred to the airport for your flight to Lima to connect with your flight home.