South Perú 13D/12N

After breakfast, we depart on a comfortable tourist bus to Puno, enjoying a scenic journey along the Route of the Sun, where we will discover breathtaking landscapes and archaeological sites.

Along the way, we will stop at key landmarks such as:
✅ Raqchi, an impressive Inca temple dedicated to the god Wiracocha.
✅ La Raya, the highest point of the journey (4,335 meters / 14,222 feet), offering spectacular views of the Andes.
✅ Pukará, the birthplace of the ancient Pukará culture, famous for its artisan bull figurines.

A buffet lunch in Sicuani is included before continuing to Puno, arriving in the afternoon.

Upon arrival, we transfer to the hotel, with free time to rest and acclimate to the altitude of Lake Titicaca.

After breakfast, we head to the Puno port to board a boat towards the Uros Floating Islands, a group of artificial islands made of totora reeds. Here, we will learn about the fascinating culture of the Uros people and their traditional way of life on Lake Titicaca.

We then continue our boat journey to Amantaní Island, where we will be welcomed by local families and experience their unique culture and traditions. We will enjoy a typical Andean lunch prepared by our hosts.

In the afternoon, we will take a short hike to the Temple of Pachatata or Pachamama, from where we can admire a spectacular sunset over the lake.

Dinner and overnight stay with host families in Amantaní, offering an authentic cultural immersion experience.

After a traditional breakfast in Amantaní, we say goodbye to our host families and board the boat to Taquile Island. Here, we will meet the local community, renowned for its UNESCO-recognized textile art.

We will take a scenic walk around the island, enjoying breathtaking views of Lake Titicaca, followed by lunch at a local restaurant, featuring traditional Andean dishes.

Afterward, we return by boat to Puno, where we will have a short rest before taking the tourist bus to Arequipa. Along the journey, we will admire the landscapes of the Peruvian highlands, arriving in Arequipa in the evening.

Transfer to the hotel and overnight stay.

Early in the morning, we depart from Arequipa towards the Colca Canyon, one of the deepest canyons in the world. Along the way, we pass through the Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve, where we can observe vicuñas, alpacas, and llamas in their natural habitat.

We make a stop at Patahuasi to enjoy a coca tea and help with acclimatization. Then, we continue ascending to the highest point of the route, Patapampa (4,910 m / 16,109 ft), known as the Viewpoint of the Andes, where we can admire a panoramic view of the volcanoes Misti, Chachani, Ampato, and Sabancaya. The Sabancaya Volcano is active, often releasing fumaroles that create a stunning Andean landscape.

At midday, we arrive in Chivay, the main town in the valley, where we enjoy a buffet lunch featuring typical regional dishes.

In the afternoon, there is an optional visit to the La Calera hot springs (entrance not included) to relax.

Dinner and overnight stay in Chivay.

Early in the morning, after breakfast, we head to the Cruz del Cóndor, the best viewpoint to observe the majestic flight of the Andean condor, the emblematic bird of the Andes. From here, we also take in the breathtaking depth of the Colca Canyon.

On our way back, we stop at picturesque Andean villages such as Maca and Yanque, where we can learn more about the local culture, visit colonial churches, and experience the warm hospitality of the locals. We will also pause at scenic viewpoints to admire the stunning landscapes of the valley.

We then continue our journey back to Arequipa, stopping for lunch in Chivay before traveling across the highlands.

We arrive in Arequipa in the afternoon, with a transfer to the hotel and free time to rest or explore the city.

In the morning, city tour in Arequipa, then  transfer to the airport for our flight from Arequipa to Lima. End of our services.

Jorge Chávez International Airport for your return flight.