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Lima - Arequipa - Cusco - Manu - Puno - Lima

Day 01.- Lima in
Reception in the airport and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Lima.

Day 02.- Lima out – Arequipa in
Breakfast. Free morning at leisure. At 4:45pm we will pick you up in the hotel lobby and transferred to the bus station to board the bus that will take us to Arequipa. Overnight on board.

Day 03.- Arequipa in – City Tour
Monasterio de Santa CatalinaReception and transfer to the hotel. After a little time to rest, we will initiate the tour visiting the White city of Arequipa. We will visit the Main Square, which presents a beautiful bronze fountain of three plates crowned with the figure of a soldier of XVI century. Here we will be able to appreciate The Church of the Company of Jesus Christ. Next we will visit the Monastery of Santa Catalina who was a center of absolute retreat, which stayed closed to the public by centuries, today is harmoniously recovered and opened. It allows us to appreciate how the city of Arequipa was in the XVII century. We will see its streets, gardens, walls of sillar, etc. Immediately we will be transferred to the beautiful and green countryside of the Yanahuara Viewpoint, where we will have a privileged view of the city and Volcanoes like the Misti, Pichupichu and Chachani. Return to the Hotel. Overnight in Arequipa.

Day 04.- Arequipa – Chivay
Chivay ChurchBreakfast. Early in the morning we will start our trip to the Colca Valley located in the Province of Caylloma at 3 600masl. In our way we will pass by the district of Yura, Pampa Cañahua, where the vicunas can be appreciated. We will pass through the old crater of Chucure volcano. Later, we will arrive at Patapampa, the highest point pf the tour (4 800masl). From this point, the maximum number of volcanoes that exist together in the department of Arequipa can be appreciated. We will arrive at the town of Chivay and we will settle ourselves in the hotel. Soon we will have a time to have lunch. Also we will have the chance to visit the thermal baths of La Calera (optional). Overnight in Chivay.

Day 05.- Chivay – Cross of the Condor - Arequipa
The Condor FlightBreakfast. This day we will visit the Cross of the Condor, a place that has an impressive View of the valley and from there we will be able to appreciate the flight of the condor and the depth of the canyon (3 400meters of depth). At Return, we will be able to visit the town of Pinchillo, the Hanging PRE-Inca tombs, Litomoquetas, the town of Maca, Achola, the town of Yanque and Chivay. Lunch in restaurant of Chivay (lunch on behalf of passenger). Return to the city of Arequipa. Overnight in Arequipa.

Day 06.- Cusco in – City Tour
Breakfast, transfer to the hotel to fly to Cusco. In Cusco, reception, welcome Cusco Main Squareand transfer to the chosen hotel. Rest in the morning to acclimatize to the high altitude. At 13:30 we will start the City Tour visiting the Qoricancha (Temple of the Sun) and The Convent of Santo Domingo. We will continue with a visit to the museum of the Cathedral, where we will observe the colonial art of XVI and XVIII centuries, like paintings and marks. Later we will visit the archaeological sites bordering the city of Cusco: Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Pukapukara and Tambomachay. Return to the hotel. Overnight in Cusco.

Day 07.- Sacred Valley of the Incas
Breakfast. In the morning we will go to the town of Pisaq (located at 50 Pisac Archaeological Complexminutes from Cusco), where we will appreciate the archaeological complex (20 minutes from town). Also, we will have the chance to visit the Typical Artisan Market and the Main Square. We continue by one side of the Vilcanota river, until arriving to Urubamba, where we will have an exquisite lunch buffet. After that, we will discover Ollantaytambo, one of the last living Inca towns. This is so because their streets maintain the same outline to the one of the time of the Incas. We will visit the wonderful archaeological complex located there. In our way back to Cusco we will visit the town of Chinchero, a small colonial Inca town, where we will appreciate its main square and church. We will return back to Cusco. Overnight in Cusco.

Day 08.- Machu Picchu – Cusco
Machu Picchu: Side ViewBreakfast. Very early in the morning (05: 30 hrs.) a car will pick us up from the chosen hotel and transfer us to the train station. The train leaves at 6am and arrives to the Machu Picchu town (Aguas Calientes) station at 10:00am. Immediately we will board the bus that will take us to Machu Picchu. We will continue with a guided visit in this magical place for about 2 hours, knowing the temple of the three windows, the solar clock, among others. At the end, we will have a free time until 12:00 hrs, where the bus will pick us up and take us to the town of Aguas Calientes. The train to return back to Cusco leaves at 4pm arriving to its destination at 8pm approximately. Overnight in Cusco.

Day 09.- Cusco out – Cloud Forest
Manu RiverWe leave Cusco early in the morning in our specialized overland vehicles. At approximately mid-morning we visit the interesting tombs of Ninamarca, commonly known as “Chullpas”. We continue to Paucartambo, a picturesque Spanish colonial town, and then to the Acjanacu pass, which marks the beginning of the Cultural Zone of Manu Biosphere Reserve. There, a thick cloak of clouds provides perpetual humidity and makes an ideal habitat for epiphytic plants such as bromeliads. This varied and fascinating world is home of the Cock of the Rock, Spectacled Bear, Orchids, Tree Ferns (one of the oldest living plants), mosses and lichens. This cloud forest exists between 2,000 and 3,500masl. and at least 50% of the plant specimens found here are endemic to this region. Overnight in Lodge.

Day 10.- Cloud Forest – Atalaya – Canopy Tour
OtorongoToday we will wake up very early to observe the Cock of the Rock (Rupicola peruviana), Peru’s national bird from a platform. The male birds are a vibrant reddish orange, and as many as several dozen come together for an exhibition of a mating ritual dance in a place called Lek. The males display their crest, showing off and posturing for the females. The females, fewer in number, watch the show to select the most suitable males. After breakfast we continue in our overland transport down the narrow road between waterfalls and canyons toward the town of Pilcopata town. A 30 minutes bus ride to the port of Atalaya where we will board our covered outboard motor boat and head down to the Alto Madre de Dios River for approximately 30 minutes towards our Lodge where we will spend the next one night. The Lodge is located in a transition zone between high and low jungle (600masl to 1,150masl, 1,200 to 3,450 feet) encompassing different habitats. Giant Otter in ManuThis altitude range explains the high diversity of wildlife found around this lodge, so immediately after breakfast, we will start a short ride by boat for 5 minutes to visit a small lake near to the Alto Madre de Dios River. There we are going to have the chance to see the Hoatzin, a primitive bird, white caimans, many species of birds, insects, etc. then we will walk for 30 minutes. During the hike our guide will talk about insects, medicinal plants, trees, reptiles, mammals, etc. until we reach the Machuwasi Lagoon were we will install the telescope to observe the beautiful and interesting birds. Later, we will have the opportunity to make the Canopy Tour. It consists on having our guests traverse from tree to tree and platform to platform using pulleys on horizontal traverse cables zip lines, as they sail through the treetops of the tropical rainforest canopy, and over the trails far below. Expert guides assist you in this exciting journey through the different layers of the virgin rain forests and explain what’s going on around you from the time you leave the ground until you rappel back down to the forest floor. Overnight in lodge.

Day 11.- Macaw clay lick – Atalaya – Cusco
Macaw Collpa in ManuAfter having breakfast, we will board our boat to sail for 10 minutes to go to the Collpa, an argillaceous wall in one side of the river where the different specimens of parrots like the dark-brown blue, parrot white eye head and the Macaw Maracano, among others, go there each morning to extract and to lick clay pieces that contain necessary minerals for their dietetic balance. When finalizing this daily activity, we will continue in the boat towards the Port of Atalaya, where the bus is waiting to take us back to the city of Cusco, arriving at this city at night. Overnight in Cusco.

Day 12.- Cusco – Raqchi – Andahuaylillas – Pukara – Puno
Breakfast. Early in the morning we will be translated to the tourist bus Andahuaylillas Churchstation, to start our trio to Puno. During the trip we will be able to see amazing landscapes and visit interesting archaeological sites like Raqchi, Andahuaylillas and Pukara, we will enjoy a buffet lunch and we will enjoy drinks during all our way. Arrival at Puno. Transfer to the Hotel. Overnight in Puno.

Day 13.- Taquile and Uros Islands
Breakfast. In the morning (7: 30hrs.) we will go to the port of Puno, where we will begin our lacustrine adventure in very quick boats. We will arrive quickly to the floating Island of the Uros, which are a set of floating islands made of totora, inhabited by the Uros, people who descend from one of the oldest civilizations of America. We will be able to appreciate its peculiar lifestyle Uros Islandand its creations, like the elaboration of dissected animal and tweeds. We will have the afternoon free for personal activities. Next we will visit Taquile Island. Inside, we will visit the town and we will have a time for exploration and shopping inside the community. We will return in the evening to Puno. Overnight in Puno.

Day 14.- Puno out – Lima in
Breakfast. Free morning. At an appropriate time transfer to the Juliaca Airport to board the flight to Lima. In Lima, reception and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Lima.

Day 15.- City Tour Lima Colonial – Lima out
MirafloresBreakfast, We will begin the tour visiting the Huaca Pucllana, (Panoramic View, we will not enter). Then, we walk around the Historic Center of Lima: the Main Square, The Government Palace, the Lima’s cathedral, The Archbishop Palace, The City Hall, the Museum of the Central Reserve Bank and Main streets and colonial houses with balconies in Mudejar style. After this, we will visit the Convent of San Francisco, the Catacombs (underground crypts of the colonial era). Continue in the new financial center of the city, El Olivar San Isidro, Central Miraflores Park, The Park of Love and Larco Mar. Overnight in Lima.

Day 16.- Lima out
Breakfast. At an appropriate tour transfer to the airport to return to the origin city.

The tour includes:

• Transfer Airport/Station – Hotel – Airport/Station.
• 03 nights including breakfasts in Lima
• 02 nights accommodation including breakfasts in Arequipa
• 01 night including breakfast in Chivay
• 04 nights in Hotel in Cusco including breakfasts.
• 02 nights in Lodge in the Jungle in full board basis.
• 02 nights in Puno including breakfasts.
• 01 night in bus, Transportation Lima – Arequipa in Bed/Bus Service
• City Tour Lima Colonial and Modern
• City Tour, Colca Canyon in Arequipa
• City Tour, Sacred Valley, Tour Machu Picchu – train Backpacker in Cusco.
• Tour Taquile and Uros Islands in Puno
• Tourist bus Cusco – Puno, with buffet lunch and drinks on board.
• 01 lunch in Lima.
• Entrances to tourist attractions.
• Professional Guidance (Spanish – English)
• Applicable Taxes

The does not include:

• Domestic Flights
• Arequipa – Cusco
• Juliaca – Lima
• Air Taxes.
• Drinks and Personal Expenses.
• Tips.
• National and International Personal Calls.

RESERVATIONS
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When making a reservation, The Client must send the following needed information:

• Number of Passengers
• Full names (As they appear in the passport)
• Ages of Children (If there are)
• Arrival and Departure flight details

Provided with this information SUMAQ PERU TRAVEL S.A.C. will proceed to give The Client all the indications for making the Payment.

PAYMENT
When the Tour Package is confirmed, you will be requested to Pay the 50% of the total amount. This amount must be paid through our Online Payment Gateway where we accept Visa and Master Card (It does NOT include the 6% charge for Credit Card payment). Once the payment is approved SUMAQ PERU TRAVEL S.A.C. will proceed to block the spaces for you and in this way the Tour Package will be confirmed.

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After the payment is done, The Client will received an Invoice for the Tour Package.

The rest 50% must be paid after the arrival of the client.

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Weather
The Peruvian Weather is dramatically defined by the Andean chain, the marine currents and its location on the globe, all of which makes the summer and winter seasons not so strong.

The Seasons in Peru are (South Hemisphere):

• Spring (23 September - 21 December): Max. Average Temp. 25°C
• Summer (22 December - 21 March): Max. Average Temp. 32°C
• Fall (02 June - 22 June): Max. Average Temp. 15°C
• Winter (22 June - 22 September): Max. Average Temp. 11°C

Time
The official time in Peru is located five hourse after the GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) and it is similar to the EST (Eastern Standard Time) from the United States. Peru does not change the official time during the year, thus there is not summer or winter time, instead the time is maintain equal during all the year. Also it does not vary inside of the country.

Working Hours
The banks and stores attention is from 09:00am to 5:00 or 6:00pm during weekdays. And from 9:00am till midday on Saturdays.

Currency
The official currency of Peru is the Nuevo Sol (S/.) and each Sol is divided in 100 cents, it circulates in currencies of 5, 10, 20 and 50 cents, 1, 2 and 5 Nuevos Soles and in bills of 10, 20, 50, 100 and 200 Nuevos soles.

In relation to a foreign currency, the most accepted currency is the dollar, also in latest years the Euro can be easily exchange in the majority of exchange bureau. Another currency will be difficult to change outside Lima.

Credit cards
The accepted credit cards in Peru are Visa, Mastercard, Diner's Club and American Express. You can get the cash from Banks or from ATMS. The negative part to use a debit or credit card is that the establishments can load a 8% or a 10% to the final account.

Traveller's Checks
The traveler's checks are possible to be used in Peru but are difficult to change. The change of such can be made in Banks, when making this operation considers a loss from 2% to 5%. It is good taking them because of security reasons but always take cash.

The Water and Beverages
In the case of the Water in Peru it is necessary to have certain considerations, like not drinking water not boiled since many diseases can be transmitted through water specially the diarrhea. keep in mind to drink only mineral water which is easy to obtain at S/.1.00.

Food
In the case of the meals avoid eating on the street vendors. These Street Vendors are called "Ambulantes" and do not consume their products even if you are very hungry.

Peruvian Cuisine
The Peruvian cuisine has many varieties and diverse tastes which varies in the coast, mountain range and forest. The Ceviche is a highly recommended dish. In the case of drinks you should not forget to try our "Pisco Sour" elaborated with the ardent water of Peru "the Pisco", and also the drink of the Incas Chica of jora, chicha Morada, etc.
In Lima and the most important cities there are international food restaurants.

Vaccinations
To travel to Peru the vaccine against the Yellow Fever is obligatory if you are going to travel to the Forest area like Iquitos, Manu, Tambopata, etc.

Height
The altitude sickness is very common when you travel to very high zones in the mountain range of Peru like Cusco and Puno, and the symptoms are headache, vertigo, lethargy, loss of appetite, difficulty to sleep and it can get to be more severe. It is also called "Soroche". It is advisable to drink Mate de Coca.

Security
Nowadays the terrorism is considered a 90% solved problem and the counrty is living a time of peace and economical prosperity.
This situation of Economical Growth permits the development of Tourism in the country.
The Crime Rate in Peru is still a big issue, especially in central areas like Lima downtown or crowded places. In general terms Peru is a safe country, and like any other country in the world it is important to have some precautionary measures.

Language
In Peru the official language is the Spanish, but Quechua is the greater legacy of the Inca empire and is spoken in many regions of Peru with diverse dialects in each zone.

Shopping
In general, the commercial stores, malls and artisan markets are open between 09:00 until 20:00 hrs. every day (even holidays)
These handicrafts can be acquired in:

• Miraflores: Miraflores is highly commercial.
• San Miguel: good prices that can be obtained.
• Center of Lima: Nice handicrafts.

Telephone
National and international calls can be made from public telephones with coins or cards that are sold in many establishments and in kioscos.

Internet
In the main cities you can find Internet public cabins that for S/.1.50 or S/.2.00 give you access to Internet for 1 hour.

Energy
In Peru the electrical energy is of 220 volts and The power plugs used are type A, B and C.

More information
These pieces of advice are just a sample of the complete information we have for you. For reading it please visit our Section of Peruvian General Fact in our Tourism Wiki.