Peru Express

Breakfast buffet at the hotel. Later on our driver will take you to the Nazca airport for for a flight over the Nazca Lines. From the air you will marvel at the ancient drawings from a small aircraft. Spot various figures including animals and intricate lines etched into the desert floor. Evening at leisure. 22:30 h. Night bus to the city of Arequipa. Overnight on the bus.

Inclusions:

• Breakfast buffet at the hotel .
• Transfer to the airport of Nazca.
• Nazca Lines Flight tickets + Airport taxes.
• Bus tickets to the City of Arequipa.

Exclusions:

• Meals, extras.

09:00 h. Upon arrival in Arequipa, a representative from Mystery Peru will collect you from the bus station and transfer you to your hotel. This day is free to explore the beautiful Andean city, known as the “White City,” situated at the foot of the snow-capped El Misti Volcano (5,822 meters). Arequipa boasts fine Spanish colonial buildings and wonderful natural landscapes. We suggest to visit the Santa Catalina Monastery, which features numerous passageways and intricate XVI-century architecture. Also the Museum of Santuarios Andinos, home to Juanita “The Ice Girl,” a well-preserved Inca mummy. Overnight at the Hotel Casa Andina Standard Arequipa *** or similar.

Inclusions:

• Breakfast buffet at the hotel.
• Hotel Casa Andina Standard Arequipa *** (Twin standard room)

Exclusions:

• Meals, extras.

08:00 h. You will be picked up from your hotel by our local guide and drive northwest towards the Colca Canyon, located around 160 kms away.
On the way we will drive across Pampas Cañahuas (3500 masl), a National Reserve where you can spot wild Vicuñas  and Alpacas. Our guide will share information about these Andean camels. Next, we stop at Viscachani for coca tea and scenery. Then, we ascend to “The Lookout Point of the Andes” (4800 masl) for stunning volcano views.
We descend to Chivay (3600 m) for lunch at a local restaurant.
After lunch, we go to the hotel. Before the sun sets, we will visit the hot springs of La Calera, a fantastic place with large pools. Overnight at the Hotel Casa Andina Colca *** or similar.

Inclusions:

• Breakfast buffet at the hotel.
• Bus tickets to the Colca Canyon + Entrance fees + Guide.
• Visit the Hot Springs of the Colca Valley + Entrance fees.
• Hotel Casa Andina Colca *** (Twin standard room)

Exclusions:

• Meals, extras.

06:00 h. Today we will visit the popular lookout point called Cruz del Condor. The bus ride to the Cruz del Condor takes 2 hours and the road offers excellent views of the Colca River and the surrounding mountains. After some time, we will reach the zone known as Cruz del Condor. The condors usually fly over the area during the morning, so it will be easy to spot them at the zone. Later on, we will return to the village of Chivay, passing through small villages on route. At around 12:00 h, we will stop at a restaurant where you will have free time for lunch. 
Finally, we take a tourist bus to the city of Puno. Overnight at the Hotel Casa Andina Standard Puno *** or similar.

Inclusions:

• Breakfast buffet at the hotel.
• Guided visit to the Cruz del Condor Lookout point.
• Bus tickets to the city of Puno. (Group Service)
• Pick up at the bus station of Puno. Transfer to the hotel.
• Hotel Casa Andina Standard Puno *** (Twin standard room)

Exclusions:

• Meals, extras.

Inclusions:

• Breakfast buffet at the hotel.
• Full Day Tour to the Lake Titicaca + Entrance fees + Guide.
• Hotel Casa Andina Standard Puno *** (Twin Standard room)

Exclusions:

• Meals, extras.

07:00 h. Pick up from your hotel in Puno and transfer to the bus station for a scenic journey to Cusco with stops along the way.
First, visit the Pukara Museum with ancient monoliths and human remains from the Pukara culture. Continue to “La Raya,” the highest point on the route at 4,335 meters, for photos and optional alpaca or vicuña wool purchases.
Next, enjoy a buffet lunch in Sicuani featuring native Andean products. Visit the Inca Temple of Racchi to see unique circular constructions and mud brick walls.
Finally, stop in Andahuaylillas to tour its impressive colonial-era cathedral. Arrive in Cusco and transfer to your hotel. 
Rest of the afternoon free. Overnight at the Hotel Casa Andina Cusco Plaza *** or similar.

Inclusions:

• Breakfast buffet at the hotel.
• Transfer to the bus station + Bus tickets to the city of Cusco.
• Entrance fees to the attractions on route.
• Pick up from the bus station and transfer to your hotel in Cusco.
• Hotel Casa Andina Cusco Plaza  *** (Twin standard room)

Exclusions:

• Meals, extras.

09:00 h. We begin the day visiting the Inca fortress of Sacsayhuaman, an amazing Inca building overlooking Cusco with massive, perfectly fitted stones.
Next, we explore Qenqo, an Inca site featuring subterranean passages and carved stone channels, where Incas mummified their dead. Later on we visit Tambomachay, a temple dedicated to the God of Water. After visiting these archaeological sites, we return to Cusco to visit the Temple of Koricancha, the most important temple of the Inca Empire, known for its religious significance. Finall we the Cusco Cathedral, which dates back to XVI century. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight at the Hotel Casa Andina Classic Cusco *** or similar.

Inclusions:

• Breakfast buffet at the hotel.
• City Tour of Cusco + All entrance fees + Guide.
• Hotel Casa Andina Cusco Plaza *** (Twin traditional room)

Exclusions:

• Meals, extras.

The tour begins at 08:00 h with a scenic drive north of Cusco. At El Mirador, we pause to take in panoramic views of the Sacred Valley, gaining insights into Inca history and their agricultural prowess. We then visit the Pisac ruins, marveling at intricate stonework and expansive agricultural terraces. Afterward, we explore the vibrant Pisac market before enjoying lunch at a local restaurant with Andean cuisine. In the afternoon, we delve into Ollantaytambo, encountering its impressive ruins and the mystical Wiracocha rock formation. We conclude our day taking a two hours train to the small village of Aguas calientes. Overnight at the hotel Casa Andina Machu Picchu *** or similar.

Inclusions:

• Breakfast buffet at the hotel.
• Tour to the Sacred Valley + Entrance fees + Guide.
• Train tickets to Aguas Calientes (Expedition Train Service)
• Hotel Casa Andina Machu Picchu *** (Twin traditional room)

Exclusions:

• Meals, extras.

06:00 h. After breakfast, our local guide meets you at the hotel lobby. We take a 20-minute bus ride with spectacular mountain views to the ruins of Machu Picchu. Once at the sanctuary, our guide will show you the most important zones of Machu Picchu. After the tour, we take the bus back to Aguas Calientes. There you will have free time for lunch. Finally, we return by train to Cusco, where our driver will pick you up and take you to your hotel. Overnight at Hotel Casa Andina Cusco Plaza *** or similar.

Inclusions:

• Early breakfast.
• Bus tickets up to Machu Picchu.
• Entrance fees to Machu Picchu + Guide.
• Bus tickets down to Aguas Calientes village.
• Train tickets back to Cusco. (Expedition Service)
• Pick up from the train station in Cusco and transfer to your hotel.
• Hotel Casa Andina Plaza Cusco *** (Twin standard room)

Exclusions:

• Meals, extras.

Breakfast buffet at the hotel. At the designated time transfer to the airport of Cusco to take the plane to the city of Lima. End of the Peru Express trip.

Inclusions:

• Breakfast buffet at the hotel.
• Transfer to the airport.
• Flight tickets to the city of Lima.

Exclusions:

• Meals, extras.