Great Andes Expedition: From the Pacific Coast to the Treasures of the Altiplano (10 Days / 9 Nights)

Arrival at Jorge Chávez Airport and transfer to your hotel. In the afternoon, we will enjoy a City Tour of Lima, exploring its historic center (a World Heritage Site) and its modern coastal districts overlooking the Pacific.

Tras el traslado al hotel, realizaremos un City Tour por esta ciudad de piedra volcánica, visitando sus iglesias coloniales, miradores y el famoso Convento de Santa Catalina.

We'll depart for Chivay, passing through vicuña reserves. You'll have the afternoon free to relax in the local hot springs and enjoy the Andean scenery.

We will visit Cruz del Cóndor, the strategic viewpoint for observing the majestic Andean bird in flight over the canyon. We will pass through the traditional villages of Maca and Yanque before embarking on our bus journey to the city of Puno.

We will sail on the highest navigable lake in the world. We will visit the floating islands of the Uros, built from totora reeds, and Taquile Island, famous for its ancestral textile art.

We will travel from Puno to Cusco in a tourist bus, visiting historical stops such as the Lithic Museum of Pukara, the Temple of Raqchi and the "Sistine Chapel of America" ​​in Andahuaylil

We will take the City Tour in Cusco, exploring the Cathedral, the Qoricancha (Temple of the Sun) and the imposing fortresses of Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay.

We'll explore the Sacred Valley, visiting Pisac and the living fortress of Ollantaytambo. In the late afternoon, we'll board the train that will take us to Aguas Calientes, at the foot of this wonder.

We'll ascend by bus to the citadel for a professional guided tour. You'll discover the secrets of its temples and terraces before returning by train to the city of Cusco.

At the agreed time, we will make the final transfer to Cusco airport for your return flight.