The Royal Inca

Enjoy the unique Incas’ wonders surrounded by beautiful sceneries, from snow-capped mountains to Valleys and Canyons combining impressive landscapes and wildlife in the Andes; you will have personalized service, English-speaking guides, quality tours, and 24-hour assistance during your entire tour in Peru.
Notice all our tours are fully customizable.
Please look over the itinerary below to see all details and contact us to arrange your once in a life time experience.

Itinerary

Day 1: Lima

Upon arrival at Lima international airport you will be met by our representative and transferred to your Hotel located in Miraflores, the safest and nicest area of Lima.
Overnight in Lima – Casa Andina Classic Miraflores Centro *** (Traditional Room)

Day 2: Flight Lima - Arequipa (7,626 ft)

After lunch, you will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to the airport to board your early afternoon flight to Arequipa.
Upon arrival at Arequipa airport you will be transferred to your Hotel, located in the center of Arequipa.
Overnight in Arequipa – Casona Plaza Arequipa *** (Standard Room)
(B)

Day 3: Arequipa - day to relax and acclimatize to the altitude

Afternoon: Guided tour of Arequipa
After lunch, you will be picked up from your hotel to start your half day tour of the beautiful colonial city of Arequipa surrounded by spectacular snow-covered mountains. The colonial buildings are built of "sillon" - a white volcanic rock - hence the nickname "the white city". Our tour includes an amazing view of the white city from Yanahuara Mirador and a visit to Santa Catalina Monastery (a city within a city).
Overnight in Arequipa – Casona Plaza Arequipa *** (Standard Room)
(B)

Day 4: Colca Valley tour

After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel to start the amazing trip to Colca Valley and Canyon; on the way you will pass through Pampa Cañahua Park where you will enjoy taking pictures of the South American Camelids like the elegant Vicuñas, Alpacas, Llamas and with some luck Guanacos and Vizacachas. This trip offers you spectacular views of the most impressive Andean Volcanoes like Misti, Chachani and Ampato.
After travelling for almost 5 hours, you will arrive in the nice Andean village of Chivay, where you will enjoy a delicious buffet lunch.
After lunch, you will have time to rest and relax.
Overnight in Chivay (11,800 ft) – Casa Andina Classic Colca *** (Traditional Room)
(B, L, D)

Day 5: Condors in Colca Canyon - Arequipa

After an early breakfast, you will be driven to Cruz del Condor to observe the flight of the majestic Peruvian Condor; which will need enough wind to start the show, yes, the flight of these birds is absolutely fantastic!
After the flight of the Condor, you will continue enjoying views of the deepest canyon of the world with its Andean terraces, which have been used by the local farmers since pre-Incan times. Then we continue our way visiting Quechua villages and have views of some Pre-Inca Tombs.
After lunch, we will drive back to Arequipa. On the way, you will have spectacular views of the Sabancaya and Ampato Volcanoes, which may have snow, and more Llamas and Alpacas!
Overnight in Arequipa – Casona Plaza Arequipa *** (Standard Room)
(B, L)  

Day 6: Tourist bus journey Arequipa - Puno (12,550 ft)

After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to the bus station to board your bus to Puno.
Upon arrival at Puno bus station you will be transferred to your Hotel.
Overnight in Puno – Casona Plaza Puno *** (Standard Room)
(B)

Day 7: Boat trip to Lake Titicaca

After Breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to Puno pier to board the motor boat and start your adventure on the highest navigable Lake in the world, the first stop will be on the floating Totora reed Islands of The Uros where you will see how these pre-Incan people live; we continue our journey onto Taquile Islands where you will learn more about Inca’s culture and traditions; their lifestyle remains the same as it has been for centuries with very little influence from modern times. Here you will find beautiful textiles and some of the best handicraft in the Inca region.
In the afternoon, we will return to Puno pier, from where you will be transferred to your hotel.
Overnight in Puno – Casona Plaza Puno *** (Standard Room)
(B, L)

Day 8: *Tourist bus journey Puno - Cusco (11,100 ft)

After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to the bus station to board the tourist bus to Cusco and have one of the most fabulous journeys with spectacular views of the Andes Mountains and countryside. The bus journey includes visits to Tipon, Andahuaylillas, Raqchi, La Raya and Pukara.
Upon arrival at Cusco bus station you will be transferred to your Hotel.
Overnight in Cusco – Best Western Andes de America *** (Standard Room)
(B, L)
*If you wish to travel this route by The Andean Explorer Train please contact us.

Day 9: Guided tour of Cusco and nearby Inca Ruins

14:00: this afternoon your guide will pick you up from your hotel and show you the highlights of Cusco, the colonial cathedral, the great temple of Korikancha and the 4 impressive Inca ruins around Cusco: Sacsayhuaman, with its massive walls, Qenko, site of carved living rock, Puca Pucara, an Inca lodging Site and Tambo Machay, known as the Baths of the Inca. You will learn more about the Incas’ secrets!  
Overnight in Cusco – Best Western Andes de America *** (Standard Room)
(B)

Day 10: Guided tour of the Incas’ sacred valley

After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel to start your adventure in the Incas’ sacred valley; today you will visit the famous Indian Market of Pisac where the local families sell their products and handicraft. The trip includes visits to Quechua colorful villages like Calca, Yanahuara, Urubamba, Yucay and others where you will be able to interact with the locals and learn about their ancient customs and traditions. After lunch, your guide will show you Ollantaytambo, this incredible Royal Inca site where the Incas made one of their last stands against the Spanish, a truly amazing Incas’ highlight. In order to have a more comfortable trip you will stay overnight in Ollantaytambo village, next morning you will board the train to Machu Picchu!
Overnight in Ollantaytambo – El Albergue *** (Standard Room)
(B, L)

Day 11: Machu Picchu by train

After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to Ollantaytambo train station to board the Vista dome train to Aguas Calientes (the base town of Machu Picchu).
Guided tour of Machu Picchu (8,000 ft)
Upon arrival at Aguas Calientes train station you will be met by your guide and take a 25 minute bus journey to Machu Picchu where you will have a guided tour and learn about the history of this site. You will have some insight into the various features of this sacred city and have free time to really enjoy yourself!
After visiting Machu Picchu, you will board the bus to Aguas Calientes, where you will have lunch before boarding the train to Cusco.
Afternoon: Train journey to Cusco
Upon arrival at the train station, you will be transferred to your Hotel.
Overnight in Cusco – Best Western Andes de America *** (Standard Room)
(B, L)

Day 12: Flight Cusco - Lima

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport to board your morning flight to Lima.
Upon arrival at Lima airport you will be met by our representative and transferred to Miraflores center from where you will start your Lima city tour.
Afternoon: Lima city tour.
After lunch, you will be driven downtown into the city of the Kings; your English speaking guide will show you the colonial houses adorned with Moorish-style balconies, Plaza San Martin, Plaza de Armas, the baroque cathedral, Palacio de Gobierno (Governors Palace), the Archbishop's Palace with its big carved wooden balconies, and the convent of San Francisco. Underneath the convent lie extensive catacombs that served as the cemetery for the whole of Lima during the colonial period!
Evening flight back home
You will be picked up from Miraflores center and transferred to the airport to board your flight back home.
(B)

Price inclusive:

$1,890 per person in double occupancy.
Single Supplement: additional $600.

Tour price inclusions:

• English-speaking tour guides.
• 24/7 Assistance during your entire trip in Peru.
• Eleven nights of accommodation at selected hotels with breakfasts.
• Half day guided tour of Arequipa (Guide, entrance fee and transport).
• Two day guided tour of Colca Canyon (Guide, entrance fee, transport, excursions and all meals).
• Tourist class bus tickets: Arequipa-Puno.
• Full day tour of Lake Titicaca (Guide, entrance fee and motor boat).
• Tourist Class bus ticket Puno – Cusco (Guide, entrance fee and lunch).
• Half day guided tour of Cusco and the four nearby Inca ruins (Guide, entrance fee and transport).
• Full day guided tour of the Incas’ sacred Valley (Guide, entrance fee, transport and buffet lunch in the Valley).
• Excursion to Machu Picchu including: Guide in Machu Picchu, entrance fee, Vista dome train ticket (Ollantaytambo- Aguas Calientes-Cusco), bus tickets (Aguas Calientes-Machupicchu-Aguas Calientes) and lunch.
• Half day guided tour of Lima city (Guide, entrance fee, and transport).
• Plane tickets Lima Arequipa/Cusco Lima.
• All airport/train station-Hotel transfers in Lima, Arequipa, Puno and Cusco.
• Confirmation of Domestic and International flights.

Price does not include:

International air fares to Peru, airport taxes, meals other than those specified in your itinerary, personal expenses, personal insurance, and tips.

If you wish to upgrade the hotels please contact us.