CUSCO AND COLCA CANYON TOUR

Daily departure 7D/6N

The most complete short trip to the Cusco region; Combining ancient history and living culture. An exploration of the political and religious capital of the Incas: Qosqo (the “Navel of the Earth), whose temples and palaces became the foundations of magnificent Spanish neo-Baroque churches. High above the city’s main square, we explore the magnificent Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Pukapukara and  Tambomachay archaeological park and then visit the monumental sites of Pisac and Ollantaytambo in the Sacred Valley. After that continuing to enigmatic the lost city of Machu Picchu.

City tour visit around Arequipa and some convent and one of the world's deepest canyons is only accessible by a poor road over the Altiplano and runs through the nature reserve of Pampas de Cañahuas where vicuñas and guanacos are often sighted. The road then drops spectacularly to the village of Chivay (3600m) about 160km from Arequipa. The Colca gorge is its most precipitous drop, some 3000 ft over 50 miles. If any one mood dominates the Colca it is one of isolation. The Inca gained control of the valley in the 15th century, but they never really conquered it, nor did the Spanish, who took over in the 16th century and killed much of the native population but were unable to fully dominate the region and make use of it.
The end point of our tour is at the Cruz de Condor, about 60 km from Chivay. As the name suggests Andean Condors are often seen here early morning or late afternoon are the best time for this. From this the view is impressive with the river flowing 1200 meters below. Near Chivay is the thermal hot springs of La Calera, which it is also possible to visit.
 

• ITINERARY

• Day 1 Lima  - Cusco flight

• Day 2 City tour in Cusco

• Day 3 Sacred Valley of the Incas

• Day 4 Train to Machu Picchu

• Day 5 Cusco - Arequipa flight

• Day 6 Arequipa – Colca Canyon  

• Day 7 Arequipa  Lima flight

Our service includes:

Transportation: 4 national flights Lima - Cusco- Arequipa – Lima  (no local taxes)

Hotel 3* and 7 nights doubles rooms. 

All entrance feet,

local transportation

 Guide.

The service doesn't include  Foot, Soft drink. tips.