- Duration
- 10 Days / 9 Nights
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Price per Person
- $2,440.00 USD
- Minimum
- 2 people
- Regular leaving dates
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Client Reports
Arturo J. GómezAugust 2011
Muchas gracias a todo el equipo de Aventuraquechua por habernos ayudado a cumplir nuestro sueño.
Hemos pasado 11 días maravillosos recorriendo la cordillera Huayhuash, la atención recibida, el mimo con el que habéis cuidado todos los detalles han hecho que un trekking "duro" se nos hiciese un paseo.
Gracias por todo
Arturo J. y Maricruz Pellín
Howard ScotlandJuly 2011
Our group used Aventura Quechua for a custom climbing and trekking trip of 11 days through the Vilcanota Range. Carlos and his crew covered every detail without fail. He handled everything from airport pick-up and Machu Picchu tickets to all of the logistics or a trek from Tinqui through to Pitumarca. Our cook, Domingo, surpassed the skill of all prior cooks we've hired over the course of 6 prior trips to the Andes. Arrieros Leo and Rocque covered every pack train need and many more tasks that just made the trip come together. Driver and facilitator John covered road transportation and miscellaneous needs on time, on route, and without a hitch, every time.
Simply said, Carlos and his crew met every logistical need and constructed a smooth custom trip, from airport pick-up to airport drop-off. I recommend him without reservation. For additional details as to our experience with Aventura Quechua please see the peru 2011 narrative at www.climbingwithbob.com.
Marie-Aimée DurandJanuary 2011
Bonjour à toute l'équipe de Carlos (surtout sa maman adorable hôtesse de Mi Casa à Huaraz!)
Nous étions 4 pour ce séjour de 4 semaines au Pérou de juin à juillet 2010, 10 jours de tourisme ou de transfert de ville à ville et 18 jours de trekking. Le sud d'abord avec son surprenant et grandiose canyon de Colca avec ses ramasseurs de cochenille; une étape farniente sur le lac Titicaca avec l'hospitalité chaleureuse des habitants de l'Ile d'Aman Tani; puis le trek de Choquequiraw, véritable enchantement des yeux, visite d'un site Inca très peu connu des touristes car il n'est accessible qu'après 2 jours de marche et se situe à 3000 m d'altitude, dépaysement total dans ses immensités sauvages et les sommets majestueux de la cordillère Vilcabamba. Nous découvrons aussi le chaleureux accueil des péruviens qui sont prêts à tout pour nous satisfaire alors que leur vie est très rude. La fin du trek nous emmène dans la vallée de l'Urubamba qui a été dévastée par les pluies diluviennes du printemps; le Machu Pichu nous apparaît au lever du soleil pour nous dévoiler tous ses secrets. Retour à Cuzco, ville royale dont le rues ont conservés des murs incas et où l'architecture espagnole est dominante comme dans beaucoup de villes du Pérou. Départ pour Lima, puis Huaraz, départ de notre trek dans la cordillère blanche. Malgré la pluie, les magnifiques sommets glaciaires à 6000m comme l'Alpamayo nous ont émerveillés.
Grand bravo aux guides, à l'équipe des muletiers et des cuisiniers, à Suzanna et bien sûr à Carlos qui nous a accueilli dans ce pays magique. Je reviendrais et ne manquerais pas de faire appel à vous. Marie-Aimée
Cultural Arequipa and Cusco
During this 10 day tour you will have the opportunity to experience three major cities in Peru - Lima, Arequipa and Cusco. In the capital city of Lima you will visit the sites of the city; while you visit the Colca Canyon near Arequipa you will have the chance to see magnificent condors flying in the Colca Canyon; in Cusco you will experience the historical and cultural side of this marvellous country. You will visit the famous site of Machu Picchu, spend time in the beautiful Sacred Valley, and have some free time to enjoy the pleasures of the Imperial City of Cusco.
Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive Lima
Arrival in Lima. You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel in the Miraflores district of Lima.
This evening you will have a welcome dinner.
- Accommodation
- Hotel
- Meals
- D
Day 2 Lima - Arequipa
This morning you will be transferred back to the airport to catch your flight to the city of Arequipa. You will be met at the airport in Arequipa by our local representative and taken to your hotel. This afternoon you will be having a city tour, including the sites of the Santa Catalina Convent and the Museum Santuarios Andinos. The rest of the day is at leisure.
- Accommodation
- Hotel
- Meals
- B
Day 3 AREQUIPA - CHIVAY
You leave at 6:30 this morning to start your two day tour to the Colca Canyon. This tour is a group tour, which means that you will have the opportunity to make some new friends. Along the way you will pass the Reserva Nacional de Vicunas. From the height of 4300 masl, you will be able to appreciate your first view of the Valley. On the descent you will visit the shelters of some original settlers (8000 years old.) At Mollepunko, you will see some pre-Incan paintings. Continuing along, you will visit the imposing castles at Callali. Tonight you will spend in the town of Chivay, where you can relax in the local hot springs.
- Accommodation
- Hotel
- Meals
- B, L, D
Day 4 CHIVAY - AREQUIPA
After breakfast, you leave for Cruz del Condor to view the magnificent condors in flight and have a fabulous view of the Colca Canyon. From here you travel on to the town of Cabanaconde, stopping several times at viewpoints to see the canyon, before returning to Chivay. After lunch you begin the return journey to Arequipa, where along the way where you can view the volcanoes from the pass called Patabamba.
- Accommodation
- Hotel
- Meals
- B, L
Day 5 AREQUIPA - CUSCO
This morning you will catch your short flight to the Imperial City of Cusco. Again you will be met by your local representative and transferred to your hotel near the centre of the city. This afternoon you will be having a guided tour of this magical city (Cathedral, Koricancha, Sacsayhuaman, Q’enko, Puca Pucara and Tambo Machay).
- Accommodation
- Hotel
- Meals
- B
Day 6 CUSCO –SACRED VALLEY
You depart very early for your tour of the Sacred Valley. You stop first at the local market in Pisaq before heading to the unique agricultural ruins of Moray and the still functioning salt mines of Maras. Later today you will be arriving into the fortress town of Ollantaytambo for a tour of the ruins. You will also be spending the night here.
ACCOM – Hotel / Meals – B
- Accommodation
- Hotel
- Meals
- B
Day 7 SACRED VALLEY - MACHU PICCHU - CUSCO
You leave the Sacred Valley in the morning for the 1.5 hour journey in the Tourist Train to Aguas Calientes. You will be having a guided tour of this magnificent site before having some time on your own to explore. You will be taking the late afternoon train back to Cusco.
- Accommodation
- Hotel
- Meals
- B
Day 8 Day Eight: CUSCO
A free day in Cusco to relax, spend time visiting the sights or to stock up on souvenirs.
- Accommodation
- Hotel
- Meals
- B
Day 9 CUSCO – LIMA
This morning you will be catching your short flight to Lima. You are transferred back to your hotel in the Miraflores district and have time for an early lunch before starting your city tour of the city. You have the evening to enjoy the Miraflores district and the views of the ocean.
- Accommodation
- Hotel
- Meals
- B
What is Included:
- Hotel 2 night in Lima
- 2 nights in Arequipa
- 1 night in Chivay
- 3 nights in Cusco
- 1 night in the Sacred Valley
- All transports for visits and complete private tour to the Colca Canyon
- Flights: Lima Arequipa - Arequipa Cusco & Cusco Lima
- All Transfers to and from the airoprts in Lima, Arequipa, Cusco, train station in Cusco, and transports in Cusco and Sacred Valley, shuttle to Machu Picchu from Aguas Calientes
- Entrance fees to the museums or archaeological sites
- English/ Spanish speaking local guides
- Tour in Lima
What is not Included:
- Other Entrance fees to the museums or archaeological sites not listed in our tour
- International flights
- Medical insurance
- Tips to staff
- Meals
- Alcoholic Drinks, Laundry and any other Personal Expenses
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