Day 1. City Tour Arequipa
Arrival to the city of Arequipa in the morning.

Transfer to the hotel to rest.

In the afternoon, you will make a City Tour, exploring the main plaza. You will also visit the Monastery Santa Catherine. On the Main Square, you will be surrounded by beautiful colonial architecture and will know the imposing Cathedral. We will visit the Museum of Andean Sanctuaries, where we will see the Momia Juanita, the Lady of the Ampato, a young girl pertaining to the nobility Inca.

After your City Tour you will be transferred to your comfortable Arequipa hotel.

Day 2. Colca Valley
In the morning you will travel towards the Colca Canyon, which lies in the Yura zone. You will enter to the national reserve of Salinas and Aguada Blanca, where you will to be able to appreciate vicunas, llamas, alpacas as well as the beautiful landscape. We will pass through the town of Vizcachani and Chucura and also Pata Pampa at 4800 m.s.n.m; Later the descent will begin towards the town of Chivay.

When arriving at Chivay you will check into the hotel. During the afternoon you will visit the thermal baths of La Calera - a complex in a natural setting that counts with thermal baths which derive from the volcano. After the refreshing bath we will return to Chivay and rest for the following day.

Day 3. Colca Valley
After breakfast, you will take off to Cruz del condor one of the most important points in the canyon. From there you will be able to observe the depth of the Colca Canyon as well as the incredible landscapes. You will also have the possibility of observing the condors flying overhead. After the visit you will return to Chivay. On the way back you will visit the towns of Pinchollo, Maca and Yanque as well as of Andahuilca and Choquetico. These views will allow you to appreciate the beauty of the Colca Valley. In the late afternoon you will return to the city of Arequipa and be transferred back to your comfortable hotel.

Day 4. Arequipa – Cusco / City Tour PM
Transfer to the Arequipa airport for your morning flight to Cusco.

Upon arrival, pick up and transfer to your comfortable hotel to rest and acclimate to the altitude.

In the early afternoon, you will take a city tour visiting the main plaza, the “Seat of the Guerrero” or Aucaypata, the wonderful Cathedral and the Church of the Company. You will also visit Koricancha, or temple of the Sun, well-known for its gold-plated walls during the Incan empire. You will visit Sacayhuamán, a military barrack strategically located to observe the city from its enormous carved stones.

We will explore Qenqo and Tambomachay, where you will learn about the Incan rituals. After your thourough tour of Cuzco and the surrounding area, you will be transferred back to you comfortable Cuzco hotel to rest.

Day 5. Sacred Valley
After breakfast, we will take off for our tour of the Sacred Valley.

Around 9 a.m. we will cross the Vilcanota River obtaining a panoramic view of the Pisac ruins. You will also visit the local Pisac market where you will find various types of artisan work. You will continue the journey to Urubamba where you will enjoy food from the Cuzco region. During your return to Cusco, you will visit Chinchero, exploring the historical home of Túpac Inca Yupanqui. After the tour’s finale you will be transferred back to your comfortable Cuzco hotel.

The Sacred Valley tour lasts approximately 9 hours.

Day 6. Machu Picchu
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the Poroy train station for your train to the town of Aguas Calientes. The train journey will take approximately 4 hours in which you will enjoy the beautiful landscapes. When arriving at Aguas Calientes we will approach the bus station, which takes you to the citadel of Macchu Picchu, one of the most inspirational wonders of the world. When finalizing a three hour tour of the ruins, you will take the train back to the city of cusco and return to your comfortable hotel.

Day 7. Cusco – Puerto Maldonado / Lodge activities
You’ll have an early morning transfer to the Cuzco airport for your flight to Puerto Maldonado. A representative of Inka Experience will be waiting for you in the airport to transfer you to your Puerto Maldonado lodge. Upon arrival and after a short explanation of your adventure, you will be transferred to the accomodations. On the way you will be able to observe different birds and jungle species from the region. When arriving to the lodge you will be welcomed and assisted to your personal accomodations.

Day 8. Lodge Activities
Very early this morning the adventure begins! You will take a long jungle walk for a half hour visiting the Gato river. The walk allows you to see several species of parrots and unique animals as well as different species from the Tambopata Reserve. You will also have the opportunity to visit a local tribe and observe how these people use their local surrounding of the Amazon jungle to their benefit.

Day 9. Lodge Activities
During your second day in the Amazon you will have the possibility of choosing between a variety of activities to partake in. These activities include nature walks, boat rides, fishing, searching for wild life, and many more.

After your day’s activities you will return to your jungle lodge to rest and have a local Amazonian meal.

Day 10. Puerto Maldonado – Lima
Early morning return to Puerto Maldonado after breakfast for your flight back to Lima.