EXPLORING THE LAND OF THE INCAS

12 DAYS

PERU TOUR PACKAGE
  • Cusco to Machupicchu, Peru
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Itinerary

DAY 1.- WELCOME TO LIMA

Arrival to Lima on Your Guided Cultural Trips in Peru
From the moment you arrive in Lima to begin your 12 day Classic Peru,a team

Member of Ozzie Travel will be waiting for yout at the Lima airport to take you in
Private transport to your Lima hotel.You will then have all day to relax and enjoy the
Beauty of Lima and its surrounding on Lima city sightseeing and Cultural tours.
Services included:
Meals: Not Included
Transfer In: Lima Airport to Hotel (1 hour Approx).
Tour Guide: Local Tour Guide: English/Spanish
Hotel: Jose Antonio Lima or Similar – Standard double Room with private
bathroom.

Lima City Sightseeing and Cultural Tours
Today after breakfast, we will head out on out on Lima city sightseeing and cultural tours.
The first stop on our Peru tour is Huaca Pucllana, a huge archaeological site in Miraflores,
one of Lima’s most popular districts. Huaca Pucllana was an important ceremonial and
administrative center of the Lima culture, which developed along this part of the Peruvian
coast between 200 AD and 700 AD. This sacred place was built from seven staggered
platforms surrounded by a plaza and large walls. It’s a very impressive site, and certainly
not what you expect to find in lively Miraflores!
After exploring Huaca Pucllana with your bilingual guide, we’ll drive to the historic center of
Lima, all of which is a designated UNESCO World Heritage site. We’ll visit the beautiful
Plaza de Armas (Lima’s main square) which is surrounded by impressive colonial and
Republican-era buildings, many of which have ornate wooden balconies. Some of Peru’s
most important buildings surround the square, including the Government Palace, Cathedral
of Lima, Archbishop s Palace of Lima, the Municipal Palace and the Palace of the Union.
We’ll visit the Cathedral of Lima, which was completed in 1649. It’s a huge structure, with a
large central nave and 14 side chapels. Inside, we’ll see the sculptures and paintings that
decorate the interior. The cathedral is also home to the tomb of the conquistador Francisco
Pizarro.
Next, we’ll walk one block to the Convent of Santo Domingo. Founded in the 1530s and
completed in 1766, it is one of the most important religious buildings in Peru, and its large
bell tower is a landmark in the historic center of Lima. As we walk around the interior of the
convent, we’ll see the beautiful Sevillian azulejos (ceramic tiles) that decorate the walls,
dating from 1604 and 1606. There is also a series of paintings that present passages of the
life of Saint Dominic, the founder of the Dominican order, which dates to around 1608. This
is the last stop on our Lima city sightseeing and cultural tour, but if you want to know more
about this fascinating and historic city, you can join us on one of our Lima city tour
extensions as part of this 12 Day Classic Peru tour.

After Breakfast, a representative of Ozzie Travel Cusco will pick you up from your Lima
hotel (time to be confirmed) and take you to the airport where you will take your flight to
Arequipa.
When you arrive at the Arequipa airport our team will be waiting there to warmly welcome
you and to help you get settled in your hotel. At your hotel, you will find complementary
coca tea and muña tea freely available. These natural beverages will help your body to
adjust to the high altitude of the "White City "on our Peru tour.
On our guided cultural trip in Peru, the  Arequipa city tour will take you through the streets
of the White City, passing cathedrals, churches, monasteries and more. Your guide will tell
you all about life in Arequipa, from colonial times through to the present day. You’ll learn
how the city has changed, and how the first Spanish colonists built upon an area once
home to ancient peoples of the Peruvian Andes.  
Next on our Peru Tour, we will stop to admire some of the city’s most famous buildings,
such as the Basílica Catedral de Arequipa. Located on the city’s elegant Plaza de Armas,
this huge cathedral has been damaged by earthquakes on numerous occasions over the
centuries, but each time it has been rebuilt, becoming ever more impressive. 
After exploring the Plaza de Armas and surrounding streets, we’ll head to the famous
viewpoint of Yanahuara. With its carved sillar stone arches, this beautiful viewpoint offers
sublime views across Arequipa and beyond to the volcanic peaks of Misti, Chachani and
Pichu Pichu. Yanahuara was built the 19th century and stands next to the pretty San Juan
de Yanahuara, a Baroque church built in 1750. Engraved into the sillar stone of Yanahuara
are the names of notable people who have lived in Arequipa during the last two hundred
years. 
After our tour of Arequipa, we will take you back to your hotel, secure in the knowledge that
you now have a far greater appreciation for this beautiful colonial city that you have visited
on your Peru tour. 
Services included:
Meals: Breakfast
Transfer Out: Lima Hotel – Lima Airport
Transfer In: Arequipa Airport – Arequipa Hotel
Tour Guide: Local Tour Guide: English/Spanish
Excursion: Arequipa City Tour & Santa Catalina Convent – Shared Service (4
hours approx).
Entrance Fee: Santa Catalina Convent (Only)
Hotel: Los Tambos Colonial, (or similar) – Standard Room with private bath.

Peru Tours with Colca Canyon Hikes and More….!
Today, our Peru tour begins early in the morning as we leave the White City of
Arequipa and set off along the route to the Colca Valley. It’s a beautiful drive,
passing snow-capped volcanoes, rugged pampas, traditional terraced farms, and
picturesque villages where the old traditional ways of life are still very much alive.
Along the route of our Peru Tour, we’ll make a few stops along the way, the first at
the Aguada Blanca National Reserve, where we can watch innumerable guanacos, alpacas, and vicuñas as they graze on the plains. While there will not be a Peru
llama and alpaca farm visit, you can witness these creatures in their natural habitat
on this Peru tour. The reserve, which covers almost 366,936 hectares, was created
to preserve the local flora and fauna and their natural environment, which was
previously deteriorating at an alarming rate. The reserve also protects the local
vicuña population through its repopulation program.
Apart from the vast herds of camelids, the reserve is also home to the southern
viscacha (a large and loveable rodent), foxes, condors and Andean flamingos (also
known as parihuanas). In total, 169 animal species have been identified in the
reserve, including 23 mammals and 138 species of birds, such as blue-billed ducks,
eagles, and kestrels. During their migration period, flamingos also arrive to spend
time wading through Salinas Lake. This classic Peru tour is ideal for Peru
birdwatching specialist tours, to view high-altitude species on our Peru eco-tourism
adventures.
Leaving the reserve, we’ll drive around the edge of Chucura Volcano until we reach
the Patapampa Andes viewpoint. We’ll now be at 4,900 meters above sea level,
and from here we can look out across the beautiful landscape to the peaks of snow-
capped mountains and volcanoes in the Arequipa Region, including Hualca ,
Sabancaya and Ampato.
Our next stop on our guided cultural trip in Peru will be the town of Chivay, where
one end of the Colca Valley begins. The traditional terrace systems found here,
built by indigenous inhabitants of the area, are remarkable for their scale and
precise construction. Chivay itself was founded by the Spanish, a fact reflected in
its church and other colonial buildings. You can have a traditional lunch in the town
(not included) before we check in to our hotel.
You’ll then have the afternoon to explore the town on your own, and, if you like,
enjoy Peru Colca Canyon trekking tours or visit the hot springs at La Calera, about
3 km from Chivay. Colca Canyon and the Colca Valley are dotted with natural hot
springs and thermal baths, thanks to the seismic activity in the region. La Calera
has public thermal baths which are said to have healing properties, with
temperatures around 38 C (98 F).
Enjoy all this and more on our Peru adventure travel packages in Colca Canyon!

Services included:
Meals: Breakfast
Excursion: Arequipa to Colca – Shared Service.
Tour Guide: Local Tour Guide: English/Spanish
Hotel: Casa Andina Standard Colca (or similar) – Standard Room with private bath.

Peru Colca Canyon Trekking Tours
It’s another early start on our Peru tour because there’s so much great stuff to see!
First, we’ll go to the lookout point known as Cruz del Cóndor (Cross of the Condor),
near the small villages of Maca and Cabanaconde. Here, strong winds rise up from
the canyon, providing a favorite spot for Andean condors. They soar on the
thermals, often in pairs, normally in the early morning and late afternoon. There’s a
good chance you’ll see these huge condors, with their three-meter wingspans,
flying very close to the lookout point, providing a truly majestic sight. From the
lookout point, you’ll also have incredible views down into the depths of Colca
Canyon. This is where many take part in Peru Colca Canyon trekking tours to the
base of the canyon.
We’ll then head back to Chivay, first stopping off at the traditional village of
Pinchollo and the Antahuilque viewpoint. This viewpoint (or mirador, as they are
known in Spanish) offers wonderful views of the 1,500-year-old agricultural terraces
that curve along the hillsides like an amphitheater. You can also spot some of the
enchanting lagoons of the Colca Valley.

Next is the lookout point of Choquetico, where we can see two very interesting
features. First are the hanging tombs, or tumbas colgantes, built by the Aymara-
speaking Collaguas around 1200 AD. These funerary niches were cut into the cliffs
of Cerro Cabanaconde and then sealed off with rock walls. In order to reach these
otherwise inaccessible cliff faces, the builders likely worked their way down using
ropes suspended from trees up above. The second interesting feature we can see
here is the litomaqueta, a model of the canyon terraces carved into a rock.
Next on our Peru tours with local community experiences, we’ll visit the small
Andean village of Maca, which sits on the lower slopes of Sabancaya Volcano and
Nevado Hualca Hualca. Then we’ll pay a visit to the village of Yanque, which is
home to a pretty white church, a small archaeology museum and thermal baths
down by the river. If you’re feeling adventurous, there are horse-riding facilities and
mountain bike rental available in Yanque.
Once we get back to Chivay you’ll have time to unwind or continue exploring the
town. Activities such as hiking, horse riding and biking can be arranged here, or for
those interested in Peru adventure tours with mountain biking. They are not
included in our tour, but we’ll happily help you arrange them.
La Calera Hot Spring Optional Tour – Cost per person $3 (S/10): Here the water
of Life at the La Calera Hot Springs flows out of the Cotallumi Volcano at 80°C.
Nevertheless, it is stepped down and finally reaches the pools designated for
human use at a very comfortable 38°C. Calera hot springs are medically significant
because they contain high levels of zinc, calcium, and iron. These pools were built
so that you might receive the benefits of soaking in this mineral-rich environment.
 
Services included:
Meals: Breakfast
Excursion: Visit Condor Cross – Shared Service
Tour Guide: Local Tour Guide: English/Spanish.
Entrance Fee: Colca Canyon
Hotel: Casa Andina Standard Colca, (or similar) – Standard double Room with
private bathroom.

After an early breakfast at your hotel, on our Peru Tour, a villager from nearby
Coporaque will take you to his home for a day of cultural immersion, so you can get
a feel for the traditional way of life in this part of Peru. Coporaque is a small village
a short distance from Chivay, down an unpaved road. The village sits near the
Colca River and is surrounded by stunning hills covered with agricultural terraces,
some of which date back to the Incas. The green terraces are filled with crops and
grazing cattle. The village has remained largely isolated from the modern world and
most of the locals still dress in the traditional, colorful fashion of their ancestors.
The village has only recently received electricity and proper piping to carry water
down from the mountains above. Visiting Coporaque is a great example of eco-
friendly sustainable tours in Peru, with great benefits to the local community, and
provides a fascinating insight for visiting tourists on their Peru tour.
Once you arrive at the villager’s home you’ll sit with him as he lays out the plan for
the morning – and then he’ll put you to work! But don’t worry, it will be interesting
and fun, we promise! We can’t say precisely what the work will be, as it depends on
the season and the day. But normal activities include working in the fields, herding

animals, preparing the land for sowing or harvesting, all in the traditional Andean
way. And, of course, it’s a great chance to interact with the locals on your Peru eco-
tourism adventures. They won’t speak English, so be prepared to use some
Spanish or communicate with gestures and smiles. This activity is all about Peru
tours with local community experiences and giving back to the communities.
Around 13h00, you will start traveling in the direction of Puno, the Capital of
Peruvian Folklore. Along the highway, you will stop briefly at Patapampa (4900
m.a.s.l.) which is the highest point of all your journeys in Peru so far. From this
mountain, nature will be spread out before you and the views of the volcanoes to
the west, Sabancaya, Ampato, Misti, and Chachani, will be excellent. At the same
time, you will also be able to appreciate the great pile of stones left here by
travelers and pilgrims throughout the centuries. Usually, leaving a stone on the pile
is a way of asking deities for a safe and pleasant Peru tour.
Finally, you will arrive in Puno around 18h00. Our team will help you to get settled
in your hotel where you can enjoy a well-deserved rest on Lake Titicaca’s shore.
Services included:
Meals: Breakfast
Transfer: Colca – Puno – Shared Service (5 Hours Approx).
Tour Guide: Local Tour Guide: English/Spanish
Hotel: Royal Inn Puno, (or similar) – Standard double Room with private bathroom

Peru Lake Titicaca Island Tours
Our full-day trip on this Peru tour begins around 07:00 when we will pick you up
from your hotel in Puno. Then we will go to the port and board our comfortable boat
to go to Uros Island, followed by Taquile Island. It is trips to Peru Machu Picchu and
Lake Titicaca like this one that show you the real Peru!
When we get to the floating islands, you will probably be surprised by the scale of
these floating reed constructions. The Uros originally built these islands for
defensive reasons: if a threat appeared, they could move their island homes to a
safer location. The islands are made from cattail reeds that grow around the lake,
and each island is in a constant state of rebuilding, as old reeds are replaced with
new ones. Entering the islands is quite an experience, as the reed floor feels
strange under your feet. We will explore the main island and see the houses,
watchtowers, and other structures, all built from reeds. Then one of the locals will
give a short presentation on how the islands are made and then you can meet one
of the local families to see how they live. Next, we head to Taquile, one of the most
beautiful islands in Peru, where the traditional way of life is still very much alive. We
will meet some of the master weavers of this ancient Andean community, whose
textiles are considered among the best in the country. According to legend, the
Incas themselves learned to weave from the artisans of this island. In Taquile, the
men are the weavers and the women spin the thread.
After seeing the weavers and exploring the beautiful island, we will head to the
small port of Taquile around noon
where we will enjoy a delicious menu, made with local products.
Finally, we will return to Puno on our tours of the islands of Lake Titicaca in Peru,
where we will take you to your hotel.
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Services included:
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Excursion: Visit Uros Island and Taquile – Shared Service
Tour Guide: Local Tour Guide: English/Spanish
Entrance Fee: Uros & Taquile Island
Hotel: Royal Inn Puno, (or similar) – Standard double Room with private bathroom.

We will pick you up at 07h00, bright and early as is accustomed on this Peru tour,
and take you to the bus station to catch the bus to Cusco. This bus trip is more like
a tour – it stops at four interesting sites along the way where you will have guided
cultural trips in Peru.
• Pukara: This is the most important and oldest ceremonial center of the altiplano.
There are interesting sculptures and tombs.
• La Raya: This is the halfway point between Cusco and Puno and the highest point
(4335 meters above sea level). The landscapes here are stunning and it is common
to see typical Andean animals like the llama, alpaca and vicuña. It is also the
geographical border between the two cultures – Quechua and Aymara.
• Raqchi (Wiracocha God Temple): This was an Inca church of monumental
dimensions; 100 meters long, 26 meters wide and 14 meters high. The temple is
divided into two naves, and each nave has eleven giant columns – huge!
• Andahuaylillas: This is the Sistine chapel of South America: this church is one of
the most beautiful examples of Andean popular religious art.
Arrival time to Cusco will be around 5pm.
Optional Service: Folklore Show and Dinner – Cost per person $ 27. Head to
the Tunupa restaurant, located just the central Plaza de Armas of Cusco (3 minutes
walking from the Hotel), and get ready for a fabulous buffet dinner. There is a large
selection of typical dishes, meat, fish, vegetables, and desserts they are amazing
and delicious dishes. The night is more enjoyable when the traditional dance show
begins and you can get involved with folk, traditional, and classical music, and
sweeten your ears with the Andean instruments: Quena, charango, flute, and
zampoña. If you wish, you can also share the dance floor with the dancers and get
a great experience on this Peru culinary and gastronomy tour.
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Services included:
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Transfer: Puno Hotel to Bus Station (15 minutes approx.) – Assistant in
English/Spanish.
Bus: Puno – Cusco – Shared Service (10 hours Approx).
Entrance Fee: Pukara, Raqchi & Andahuaylillas
Transfer: Bus Station Cusco – Hotel (20 minutes approx.) – Assistant in
English/Spanish.
Hotel: Jose Antonio Cusco or Similar – Standard double Room with private
bathroom.

Cusco – Plaza de Armas & Colossal Sacsayhuaman
This morning, discover Cusco on a city tour that includes the Cathedral on the
Plaza de Armas and the Santo Domingo Temple. Listen as a local expert explains
how the historic clashes between the Incas and the Spanish played a role in
forming today's Peruvian culture. Later, visit the well-preserved ruins of
Sacsayhuaman, a testament to Incan architectural skill. This afternoon, enjoy time
at leisure to rest or shop.
Services included:
Meals: Breakfast
Excursion: Cusco City Tour – Shared Service (4 hours approx).
Tour Guide: Local Tour Guide: English/Spanish
Entrance Fee: Tourist Ticket, Koricancha Temple and Cathedral
Hotel: Jose Antonio Cusco or Similar – Standard double Room with private
bathroom.

Ancient Civilizations on Archeological Peru tours
As the anticipation begins on your Peru tour, we’ll pick you up from your hotel in
Cusco at 07h30 and then set off on our adventure tours in the Sacred Valley Peru.
Leaving Cusco, we’ll pass by Saqsaywaman and head over the mountains before
descending some 450 meters (1,500 ft) to the valley floor. Here we’ll find ourselves
beside the sacred Urubamba River and the pretty village of Pisac. In Pisac, we will
visit the colorful traditional market, where you can browse the array of local artisan
work and other souvenirs – which of course you can buy to take home with you.
We’ll spend about 30 minutes here, and then head up to the ruins of Pisac which sit
atop a hill at the entrance to the valley.
Our Peru Sacred Valley excursions continue at the Pisac archaeological site, where
we’ll explore the extensive ruins and enjoy the beautiful views across the valley.
You’ll be given a guided tour of the ruins, passing through various structures that
once served as homes, storage rooms, and temples, and you’ll see Inca altars,
carvings, tunnels, caves, and the famous Intihuatana, the “hitching post of the sun.”
We’ll explore Pisac for about 90 minutes. Alternatively, if you’d like to spend more
time in the market in Pisac instead of seeing the ruins, head out on a traditional
textile weaving tour in Peru. The Sacred Valley is famous for its weaving
communities! You can talk to your guide and arrange a time and a place to meet
when the tour group returns through the market after the ruins.
We’ll now head on towards Urubamba, where we’ll stop for about 45 minutes for
lunch (not included).
Historic tours of Peru s Inca Ruins
After another 30-minute drive, we’ll reach the wonderful Inca town and
archaeological site of Ollantaytambo. Ollantaytambo was the royal estate of the
Inca emperor Pachacuti, who conquered the region and built the town and a
ceremonial center.
We’ll spend about an hour exploring these magnificent ruins, visiting the amazing
Temple of the Sun, and seeing massive blocks of rock that were perfectly carved
and polished by master Inca stonemasons. Ollantaytambo is also a fine example of
Inca agricultural construction and hydro-engineering, with a complex series of stone
water fountains, channels, and agricultural terraces, the latter organized by
elevation to create different microclimates for crop experimentation.
We’ll see the extent of the water system when we return to the town, where fast-
flowing water channels built by the Incas are still in use today. Walking to the town
square, we’ll have great views of the ruins above us, as well as Inca granaries and
storehouses built on the sides of the surrounding mountains. Here we can also
watch the daily life of Ollantaytambo, where many of the locals still wear traditional
dress.
After the visit to Ollantaytambo ruins on our Peru tour, head to the train station to
board the train to Aguas Calientes (also known as Machu Picchu Pueblo). The train
leaves in the afternoon. The two-hour train journey is a memorable experience in
itself, as we pass through river canyons and rolling hills.
Aguas Calientes is the gateway to Machu Picchu, sitting in a deep gorge at the foot
of the mountain upon which Machu Picchu is located. It’s a pretty town that mixes
traditional life with a huge tourism infrastructure, with plenty of markets, souvenir
shops, hotels, and restaurants. It’s also largely pedestrianized, making it a fun
place to explore on foot.
Aguas Calientes is surrounded by jungle-covered mountains and cliffs, and the
Urubamba River flows right next to the town, sometimes roaring through the
canyon. Aguas Calientes is also surrounded by thermal hot springs, and when we
arrive you’ll have plenty of time to relax and enjoy a dip in one of the steaming
natural springs. You’ll also have time to walk around the town, exploring the colorful
markets and general buzz of this unique Peruvian settlement.
It’s an early start the next day, for our Peru Machu Picchu guided tour, so we’ll
make sure you’re settled into your hotel and all set for the following day and your
first glimpse of Machu Picchu.

Services included:
Meals: Breakfast
Excursion: Pisac, Ollantaytambo Archaeological Sites
Tour Guide: Local Tour Guide: (English/Spanish)
Entrance Fee: Tourist Ticket
Train Ticket: Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes.
Hotel: Hatun Inti Boutique or Similar – Standard double Room with private
bathroom.

Peru Machu Picchu Guided Tour
The epic day has finally come on this 12 day Classic Peru Tour. To best appreciate
Machu Picchu, we’ll wake up early in the morning so we can get to the citadel in
good time. You’ll have time for breakfast first, and then your guide will pick you up
from the hotel at around 05h40. We’ll then walk to the bus departure point for the
short but zigzagging ascent up the road to Machu Picchu.
We’ll then pass through the gates into the Machu Picchu archaeological site. Here
you’ll begin your guided walking tour with an experienced and highly
knowledgeable guide. Our Peru Machu Picchu guided tour will last about two hours,
and will take you to all the most famous and most spectacular parts of the extensive
archaeological complex. These include the House of the Guardian, Intihuatana,
Temple of the Sun, Sacred Plaza, and other key locations. And as we walk around,
we’ll have spectacular views across the agricultural terraces of Machu Picchu and
across to the surrounding mountains and plunging gorges.
Once we’ve finished our Peru Machu Picchu guided tour, we’ll take the bus back
down to Aguas Calientes where you can relax and have lunch (not included) before
we board the train back to Poroy /Ollantayambo train station. Upon arrival at the
station, we’ll be waiting to take you back to your hotel in Cusco, where you can
think back to your incredible tour of one of the world’s most famous and most
impressive attractions on this Peru adventure travel package.
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Services included:
Meals: Breakfast
Bus: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes (20 minutes approx).
Tour Guide: Local Tour Guide: (English/Spanish)
Entrance Fee: Machu Picchu Citadel
Train Ticket: Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo or Poroy.
Transfer: Ollantaytambo Train Station – Cusco Hotel.
Hotel: Jose Antonio Cusco or Similar – Standard double Room with private
bathroom.

The Final Day of Our Peru Historical Inca Sites Travel Package
After breakfast enjoy the last day of your Pewru tour at leisure before transferring to
the airport for your return flight home via Lima.
Services included:
Meals: Breakfast
Transfer Out: Cusco Hotel – Cusco Airport (20 minutes) – Assistant in

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INCLUDED

  •  Transportation from the airports to your hotels.
  •  Regular service or private service on your tours: of Lima, Arequipa, Colca Canyon,
    Puno, the Floating Islands tour on Lake Titicaca, the Sacred Valley tour, Machu Picchu, and the city tour of Cusco.
  •  All of the entry tickets for the tours on your itinerary. Except for the optional tours in all Peru
  •  Every meal that is specified in your itinerary
  •  Vegetarian meals and special diets are available upon prior request
  •  Round trip Consettur bus in Machu Picchu. Round trip train ticket on Expedition by Perurail from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes to Poroy
  •  Professional guide who speaks English.
  •  Lodging at 4-3 star hotels for 11 nights at your specified destinations. Buffet
    breakfast is included.
  •  First aid equipment, the oxygen bottles are used only in case of emergency.

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