Peru Splendors with Arequipa & Colca Canyon 2024
11 days from Lima to Lima
Tour Description:
Love a good mystery? This 11-day vacation to Peru is the perfect escape to delve into the world’s most intriguing lost and found story. Featuring not one, but two days behind the misty gates of Machu Picchu, this below-the-equator tour takes you high into the Andes and deeper inside the Lost City of the Incas to unearth its centuries-old secrets. Navigating the cryptic maze of trails, temples, and terraces in the world’s most famous forgotten city is one for the memory books. Other great finds on this tantalizing tour of Peru? Up-close encounters with llamas, alpacas, and other Sacred Valley locals; vibrant, handwoven textiles in the former Inca Empire capital of Cusco; bold, multicultural cuisine in the foodie capital of Lima; and a warm welcome inside a traditional family home for an authentic taste of Peruvian hospitality. Craving a deeper Peruvian experience? Add the Colca Canyon and Arequipa to your Peru vacation. Twice as deep as the Grand Canyon, Colca Canyon is the second deepest canyon in the world. Enjoy the spectacular views below while the giant condor soars above. A visit to the “White City” of Arequipa, built from white volcanic rock, promises more dramatic views.
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Dates & Pricing
Start Dates Listed Below are US departure dates, please verify specific dates with your Pavlus Travel Planner
| Saturday 03 Aug 24 — Wednesday 14 Aug 24 | Starting at $4,665 | Get a Quote | |
| Saturday 31 Aug 24 — Wednesday 11 Sep 24 | Starting at $4,665 | Get a Quote | |
| Saturday 14 Sep 24 — Wednesday 25 Sep 24 | Starting at $4,665 | Get a Quote | |
| Saturday 28 Sep 24 — Wednesday 09 Oct 24 | Starting at $4,665 | Get a Quote | |
| Saturday 26 Oct 24 — Wednesday 06 Nov 24 | Starting at $4,665 | Get a Quote | |
| Saturday 09 Nov 24 — Wednesday 20 Nov 24 | Starting at $4,665 | Get a Quote | |
| Saturday 07 Dec 24 — Wednesday 18 Dec 24 | Starting at $4,665 | Get a Quote |
Destination & Sightseeing
Destination & SightseeingMaximum enjoyment of this vacation requires walking on cobblestone streets, uneven pathways, and climbing stairs. Elevations exceeding 10,000 feet can make even modest exertion a challenge. Maximum elevation on this tour is 16,000 ft.For your overnight stay in Machu Picchu, you will only be allowed to bring an overnight bag weighing no more than 11 pounds due to luggage restrictions on the train. Your main luggage will be stored at the Cusco hotel where you will return for an overnight the following night.People should be in relatively good shape to visit Arequipa and Colca Canyon due to high altitudes. Arequipa is approx. 7,808 feet and the road to Colca Valley has mountain passes which are approx. 16,000 ft. In Colca, where guests will overnight, the altitude is approx. 11,800 ft.
ITINERARY
ITINERARY Accommodations
Accommodations| Lima | Sacred Valley | Machu Picchu | Cusco | Arequipa | Colca Canyon |
Moderate First-Class
Calle Schell 452 Lima Peru
This hotel welcomes you to Lima in comfort and style. It is located in the center of Lima's bustling district of Miraflores, within walking distance of shops, restaurants, bars, and other Lima attractions. The excellent Casa Andina Select Miraflores exudes sophistication and comfort, focusing on personalized service and great amenities.
