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Travel From Machu Picchu To Colca Canyon 8 Days

8 Days │ 7 Nights   from US $ 1 007.00
Travel From Machu Picchu To Colca Canyon 8 Days
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Travel From Machu Picchu To Colca Canyon 8 Days

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Travel to The Colca Canyon from Machu Picchu in 8 Days Small guided group tour & activities exploring Lima’s historic center & Miraflores, Travel through Cusco and Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu inca citadel, Colca Valley, The Colca Canyon in Arequipa.

Trip Summary

  • Day 1– LIMA: Arrival in Lima, private transfer to your hotel, overnight in Lima.
  • Day 2– LIMA: Lima city tour, overnight in Lima.
  • Day 3– AGUAS CALIENTES: Flight to Cusco, trip through the Sacred Valley, train journey to Aguas Calientes, overnight in Machu Picchu town.
  • Day 4– MACHU PICCHU & HUAYNA PICCHU: Guided visit of Machu Picchu, hike to Huayna Picchu (no guide), overnight in Cusco.
  • Day 5– COLCA VALLEY: Double-decker bus trip to Chivay from Cusco, overnight in Chivay.
  • Day 6– COLCA CANYON: Guided visit to Colca Canyon and Condor Cross, overnight in Arequipa.
  • Day 7– AREQUIPA: Arequipa city tour, overnight in Lima.
  • Day 8– INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT: At the suggested time, international flight back home.

Itinerary

DAY 1:

ARRIVAL IN LIMA

After arriving in Lima, the capital city of Peru, you will be greeted by our representative at Jorge Chavez International Airport. A private transfer will take you to your selected hotel, where you can rest and spend the night in Lima.

  • Meals: None.

Today, you will explore the “City of Kings,” starting with a guided tour of Lima’s historic center. You will visit San Martin Square, the famous Plaza de Armas (505 ft or 154 m), and the Convent of San Francisco, including its fascinating catacombs. The tour will continue to the modern district of Miraflores, where you’ll visit the Park of Love, which overlooks the Pacific Ocean with spectacular views. This guided tour will last around four hours.

After the tour, you’ll return to your hotel, where you can enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.

  • Meals: Breakfast.

In the early morning, you’ll be picked up from your hotel and transferred to the airport for your flight to Cusco (11,152 ft or 3,399 m). Upon arriving in Cusco, you’ll head to Ollantaytambo (9,160 ft or 2,792 m) to board the train to Aguas Calientes (6,693 ft or 2,040 m), a scenic journey through breathtaking landscapes.

Machu Picchu is perched high on a mountain and was hidden for centuries due to its remote location. Aguas Calientes, located along the Vilcanota River, is just a short bus ride from the ruins. After arriving in Aguas Calientes, you’ll check into your hotel and relax for the night.

  • Meals: Breakfast.

Start your day early by taking a 20-minute bus ride up the steep, zigzagging road to Machu Picchu. From there, you’ll hike to the top of Wayna Picchu (8,920 ft or 2,720 m), also known as “Young Peak.” This climb is limited to 200 visitors per day and provides stunning views over Machu Picchu.

After hiking, you’ll have a guided tour of the Machu Picchu Citadel. You’ll visit the Temple of the Moon, the Great Cavern, the Temple of the Condor, and the Sun Gate (Inti Punku), a key point where the sun shines through at sunrise.

In the afternoon, you’ll take a train back to Cusco, where you’ll be transferred to your selected hotel for the night.

  • Meals: Breakfast.

Today, you’ll embark on a journey to the Colca Valley. The trip starts at 7:00 a.m., passing through the picturesque towns of Andahuaylillas and Urcos. You’ll stop at the stunning Langui Glacial Lagoon (12,976 ft or 3,955 m), known for its trout farms and bird species like wild ducks and gulls.

After stopping in Yauri for lunch, you’ll continue to the Condoroma Dam (15,538 ft or 4,737 m). Later, you’ll visit the fascinating Callalli Castles, rock formations resembling medieval structures. Finally, you’ll pass through Sibayo and Tuti, arriving in Chivay (12,001 ft or 3,658 m) by late afternoon.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Today’s adventure includes visits to several Andean villages, including Yanque, Maca, and Pinchollo. The highlight is Cruz del Cóndor, where you can witness the majestic flight of the Andean condor, one of the largest birds in the world. Afterward, you’ll return to Chivay for lunch and continue your journey to Arequipa (7,661 ft or 2,335 m) for an overnight stay.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Today, you have free time to explore the beautiful city of Arequipa, known as the “White City” for its stunning white buildings made of volcanic stone. You can visit the Arequipa Cathedral, the Santa Catalina Monastery, and other attractions at your own pace.

In the afternoon, you’ll head to Arequipa Airport for your flight back to Lima. Upon arrival in Lima, a transfer will take you to your selected hotel for your final night.

  • Meals: Breakfast.

At the indicated time, a private transfer will take you from your hotel to Lima Airport for your international flight home.

  • Meals: Breakfast.

Inclusions

  • 7 hotel nights with breakfast included
  • Daily tours and activities in small groups
  • All entrance fees for attractions to visit
  • Lima city tour and attractions
  • Guided tour of Machu Picchu
  • Huayna Picchu hiking (no guide)
  • Bus ticket from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu and back
  • Train ticket from Machu Picchu to Cusco via Ollantaytambo
  • Arequipa city tour and attractions
  • Guided visit to Colca Canyon
  • Double-decker bus “tour ticket” from Cusco to Chivay (Colca Valley)
  • All hotel pick-up and drop-off to/from the airport, bus terminal, and train station
  • Flight ticket from Lima to Cusco
  • Flight ticket from Arequipa to Lima
  • 24/7 assistance
  • Guaranteed professional service
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About ISIC Card

Valid Student ID for Classic Inca Trail Hike and Machu Picchu

To qualify for the student discount on Inca Trail Permits, travelers must meet the following requirements:

  • Age Limit: Students must be 25 years old or younger at the time of entering the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu. Those over 25 years old cannot enter as a student.
  • ID Requirements: The student ID must include:
    • The name of the university
    • The student’s name and photo
    • A valid expiration date
  • ISIC CARD: This card type is no longer valid anymore

Invalid Student IDs for the Inca Trail Discount

Student IDs will not be accepted for the discount under the following conditions:

  • The traveler is older than 25
  • The ID is expired
  • The ID does not have an expiration date
  • ISIC cards are not valid for obtaining the student discount for Inca Trail permits.

This information is crucial for travelers seeking to benefit from discounted permits for the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu.

Why to Choose

Why choose “INCA´S EXPEDITIONS”?

“INCAS EXPEDITIONS” is a 100% Peruvian local company and tour operator in Cusco, with many years of experience in hikes, adventure tours, and travel packages. We are a 100% local company.

Our dream as a local company is to offer personalized travel and hiking experiences, operated solely by local professional staff, focusing on a PERSONALIZED and HIGH-QUALITY SERVICE.

We are proud of our reputation as a travel operating agency, in addition to practicing RESPONSIBLE and SUSTAINABLE actions with the environment and local people.

We consider our staff as family and guarantee them a fair salary. We are very proud of our team! Without their support, we could not offer the quality of service that hundreds of our travelers have enjoyed.

At “INCAS EXPEDITIONS,” we are aware that our reputation and what our passengers say are crucial for our travelers to trust their next vacations; you can check the reviews our travelers leave on TripAdvisor, Facebook, and Google; in an honest and reliable operator to create your adventure in Peru.

We offer small groups of travelers.

To offer a more personalized service at “INCAS EXPEDITIONS,” we maintain a limit of 8 people for each of our groups. This distinguishes us from other companies that operate with larger groups.

About our tour guides

We are very proud of our guides. They are experts and professionals, fluent in English. They are experts and knowledgeable about the routes, and they are passionate about Inca heritage and history. Our guides are dedicated to their continuous personal and professional development, researching to offer you accurate and recognized theories about Inca and Andean culture. They are friendly, athletic, and well-educated, with degrees in Archaeology, Tourism, Botany, History, or Anthropology.

About our treatment of Inca Trail porters

Hiking with “INCAS EXPEDITIONS” is an uplifting experience, we prioritize your comfort and enjoyment throughout the hike, and you will have the assistance of our porters. You will interact with local people, explore incredible sites, and rediscover ancient Inca ancestral towns. Our porters carry your gear, prepare your meals, set up our camp tents, and take care of you while you relax.

We provide our porters for free with: jackets, sun hats, warm hats, shirts, pants, hiking boots, comfortable travel bags, canteens, back support belts, sleeping bags, mattresses, and travel insurance. All are hired from isolated communities, improving their economic circumstances and supporting the education of their children. We treat all our porters like family!

Our team

Our team (guides, cooks, porters, muleteers) and our equipment make “INCAS EXPEDITIONS” stand out among our competitors. On our adventure hikes, we include:

  • Our tents: Enjoy a good rest in our 4-season EUREKA Timberline tents. Our tents are for 4 people, but only 2 sleep in each, providing space for greater comfort and storage. They have a small vestibule for boots and poles.
  • Our foam mats: Separate and insulate from the ground.
  • Air mattresses: Available for rent for $20 USD.
  • Kitchen and dining tents: Used as a meeting room during meals, ideal for relaxing and chatting.
  • Tables and chairs: In the dining area, adapted to the day’s weather.
  • Travel bags: Provided the night before the trek.
  • Others: Pillows, rain covers for backpacks, survival shirts, and chemical toilets are provided during the trek.

Our commitment to social projection

At “INCAS EXPEDITIONS,” we have always believed in giving back to isolated local communities. As part of our commitment to responsible tourism, we carry out various social projects and always hire local people.

We are very proud to support our local people. We not only employ them but also support their families, contributing to a holistic approach with our employees from the Peruvian Andes and their loved ones.

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