Cusco to Machu Picchu: 10-Day Epic Adventure with Colca Canyon

After the International flight from Home you will arrive to Lima airport , where your Hotel its located. Stay overnight at Hotel Casa Andina Miraflores, or Similar.

• Transfer to the airport for your flight to Arequipa, known as the “White City” due to its many colonial buildings made from white volcanic rock.
• Upon arrival, enjoy some free time to relax or explore on your own.
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• Early in the morning, depart Arequipa in a private van, ascending through the highland savannah (puna).
• Enjoy breathtaking views of the ata-start=”193″ data-end=””&amp;gt;=”210″>Misti volcano</strong> and distant snow-capped peaks.
• data-start=”244″ data-end=”367″>Along the way, observe <strong data-start=”269″ data-end=”310″>herds of llamas, alpacas, and vicuñas, a rare and endangered South American camelid species.
• Arrive at Chivay village, the gateway to the Colca Canyon.
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• • Travel through the =””>=””>art=””>=”90″ data-end=”117″>impressive Colca Canyon, one of the world’s deepest canyons.
  • Arrive early at &lt;strong class=”yoast-text-mark” data-start=”175″>data-end=”194″>Cruz del Condor viewpoint, where you will witness the majestic <strong data-start=”242″ data-end=”260″>Andean Condors</strong> soaring over the canyon, lifted by the morning’s warm air currents.

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• • Enjoy &amp;lt;strong class=”yoast-text-mark” data-start=”65″ data-en=””>d=”91″>breakfast at the hotel before starting your guided morning tour.
  • ata-end=”255″&gt;Visit <strong data-start=”144″ data-end=”170″>Cusco’s historic sites</strong>, including the data-start=”186″>ta-end=”208″>Colonial Cathedral and the impressive -start=”228″ data-end=”252″>Santo Domingo Church</strong>.&lt;/strong></li><li data-start=”256″ data-end=”529″>Explore the archaeological sites near Cusco:
    
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  • Return to your hotel in Cusco.
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• • • Embark on a <strong class=”yoast-text-mark”>ta-start=”75″&gt;ata-end=”104″>full-day guided excursion through the magnificent Sacred Valley of the Incas</strong&gt;.&lt;/li><li data-start=”163″>ta-end=”296″><strong data-start=”165″ data-end=”191″>First stop: Llama Farm – Admire different species of <strong class=”yoast-text-mark” data-start=”222″>data-end=”249″ data-is-only-node=””>South American camelids, including data-sta=””>rt=”261″ data-end=”293″>llamas, alpacas, and vicuñas.
    • Visit the Taray viewpoint to capture stunning photos of the <strong data-start=”363″ data-end=”380″>Sacred Valley</strong>.

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    • ata-start=”471″ data-end=”678″>After visiting the <strong data-start=”492″ data-end=”515″>archaeological site, enjoy free time at the traditional Pisaq Market, one of the best textile markets in the Andes. Find unique souvenirs and immerse yourself in local culture.
    • Enjoy lunch in Pisaq</strong>, followed by a scenic drive along the >Sacred Valley.
    • Visit Ollantaytambo (9,200 ft.), a charming town with ata-start=”825″ data-end=”850″>impressive Inca ruins.
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• a-end=”312″>Board the train to Machu Picchu town (Aguas Calientes, 7,000 ft.)</strong>, enjoying a scenic ride as the landscape transitions from art=”270″ data-end=”309″>mountain vegetation to cloud forest.
• After a 2-hour train journey, arrive at Aguas Calientes, check into your hotel, and enjoy <strong>ata-start=”413″ data-end=”422″>lunch.
• Take a ta-start=”435″ data-end=”457″>30-minute bus ride up to the s=”yoast-text-mark” data-start=”468″ data-end=”Inca citadel of Machu Picchu (8,040 ft.).
• afternoon guided tour of the ancient city with your expert guide.
• Return by bus to Aguas Calientes at your preferred time.
• Overnight stay at El Mapi Hotel or similar.

• On your ta-start=”99″ data-=””>end=”129″>second day at Machu Picchu, choose to climb Wayna Picchu peak or the <strong data-start=”176″ data-end=”208″>Sacred Machu Picchu Mountain for a breathtaking panoramic view of the entire Inca city.
• -start=”270″ data-end=”318″>Return to <strong data-start=”282″ data-end=”301″>Aguas Calientes for art=”306″ data-end=”315″>>lunch</strong>.
• In the afternoon, take the train back to the Sacred Valley and continue to Cusco.
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• Enjoy >> data-start=”64″ data-en=””>d=”90″>breakfast at the hotel before your transfer to Cusco Airport.
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