Trip Summary
Upon arrival to the “City of Kings” you will have the opportunity to appreciate the food, culture, architecture and art in the capital of the World’s most diverse country. After a typical lunch visit the Archaeological Museum containing the best pieces of pre-Columbian art from the rich archaeological zones of Peru, followed by a visit to the Larco Gold Museum.
From the coastal desert you fly into the Andes Mountains to the "White City" of Arequipa, Alpaca Capital of the World. This beautiful city at 2000m is rimmed by three Volcanoes and home to the 16th-century Santa Catalina Convent, where the inhabitants have lived cut off from the outside world for more than 400 years. Here Alpaca industry visits and an evening with local industry representatives will be the starting point for your “Camelid Route” into the high Andes. Crossing the Pampa Cañahuas in the Aguada Blanca National Reserve, inhabited by herds of Vicuñas and Alpacas, you will arrive to the rim of world's deepest canyon, Colca Canyon. Bathe in the thermal springs before viewing condors in flight over the canyon. Taking a little travelled route you will make your way high into the Altiplano staying at Quimsachata Experimental Camelid Centre experiencing its diverse genetics. Stop at the ruins of Sillustani and visit local communities along the way to Puno.
Puno is located on the World’s highest navigable lake, Lake Titicaca. /After a full day boat trip and night on the Lake you will set out through ancient Aymaran lands with local “Alpaceros” for 4 days. Starting with a Vicuña Chacu, this unique experience also includes visits to Rural Alianza, Macusani (Huacaya Alpacas), Nuñoa (Suri Alpacas), a judging course and visit to La Raya research Centre. From La Raya you will make your way to Cusco visiting Raqchi (Temple of the Wiracocha God) and Andahuaylillas (Sistine Chapel of Americas).
The Imperial City of Cusco, centre of the Incan empire is referred to as "the navel of the World". Here you will visit Incan ruins, take in 500 year old Spanish architecture and learn about the indigenous Quechua culture. From Cusco set out through stunning Andean scenery to the Sacred Valley of the Incas where you will visit colourful local markets and imposing Incan fortresses. You will have a chance to relax, visit the local community of Chichubamba, enjoy a delicious Pachamanca (traditional ground cooking) followed by a Incan Ceremony with an offering to Pacha Mama before setting off on the train to mystical Machu Picchu.
You will gracefully traverse through high-mountain desert, cloud forest, mountain passes and orchid-rich jungle on your way to "The Lost City of the Incas". No other place on Earth combines such spectacular natural beauty with such intrigue. After spending a night in the village you will rise early for a fully guided visit to the ruins and have plenty of free time to explore. Returning to the Sacred Valley you will be able to visit the Salt mines of Maras, ruins of Moray and Chinchero before returning to Cusco. After a free day in Cusco a short flight sees you returning to Lima where you have the option of a City Tour or perhaps the opportunity for some last minute shopping in Miraflores. Overnight in Lima before departing Peru.
Kutimunki Peru is an Alpaca experience you will never forget!!!
Alpaca Experience - 23 days / 22 nights
LIMA, AREQUIPA, COLCA, PUNO, LAKE TITICACA, CUSCO, SACRED VALLEY, MACHU PICCHU
DAY 01 Depart Australia – ARRIVE LIMA
Depart Australia / Arrive Lima / Welcome reception and airport transfer / Overnight Lima
DAY 02 LIMA
Breakfast / AM free / Welcome briefing / Typical Lunch / Visit Archaeological Museum and Gold Museum / Overnight Lima (B+L)
DAY 03 AREQUIPA
Breakfast / Transfer to airport / Flight to Arequipa / lunch at Sol de Mayo / PM City Tour + Santa Catalina Convent / Overnight Arequipa. (B+L)
DAY 04 AREQUIPA
Breakfast / Visit to Kuna / Visit Michell incl. lunch at “Mundo Alpaca” / Evening presentation by industry representatives / Overnight Arequipa (B+L+D)
DAY 05 AREQUIPA
Breakfast / Day free to explore and meet with local producers / Overnight Arequipa (B)
DAY 06 AREQUIPA / COLCA CANYON
Breakfast / Leaving hotel by bus with our guide we will start our trip to one of the deepest Canyons in the World / Pampa Cañahuas - Alpacas, Vicuñas, Llamas / “Mirador de los Volcanes” 4910m / Arrival to Chivay and Colca Lodge / Bathe in the thermal Springs / Dinner and overnight Colca Lodge. (B+boxL+D)
DAY 07 COLCA CANYON / QUIMSACHATA
Breakfast / Private bus with our guide visit “LA CRUZ DEL CONDOR” / Achoma, Coporaque and Maca / Road Colca to Puno / Arrival to Quimsachata South American Camelid Research Centre / Overnight Quimsachata (B+D)
DAY 08 QUIMSACHATA / PUNO
Breakfast / Exposition of Camelid hybridization results and visit to laboratories / Private bus to Puno / Visit to Sillustani Ruins / Overnight Puno (B+L)
DAY 09 LAKE TITICACA
Breakfast / Full Day Boat Trip on Lake Titicaca / Visit the islands of Uros and Taquile / Overnight on Lake Titicaca island. (B+L)
DAY 10 PUNO
Breakfast / Island activities / Transfer to Puno / Overnight Puno (B)
DAY 11 PUNO / CALA CALA
Breakfast / Vicuña Chacu / Overnight Cala Cala. (B+L+D)
DAY 12 CALA CALA / MACUSANI
Breakfast / Rural Alianza (one of the most outstanding enterprises producing world class Alpacas and Llamas) / Macusani (Huacaya alpacas) / Nuñoa (Suri alpacas) / Overnight Macusani (B+L+D)
DAY 13 MACUSANI / LA RAYA
Breakfast / Alpaca judging course / Visit to La Raya research centre / Overnight La Raya (B+L+D)
DAY 14 MACUSANI / CUSCO
Breakfast / Transfer from La Raya / Visit Raqchi (Temple of the Wiracocha God) / Visit Andahuaylillas (Sistine Chapel of Americas) / Transfer to Hotel / Overnight Cusco (B)
DAY 15 CUSCO
Breakfast / AM free / PM Half Day City Tour + 04 nearby ruins / Overnight Cusco (B)
DAY 16 CUSCO / SACRED VALLEY
Breakfast / Full Day Tour of the Sacred Valley of the Incas / Arwana Cancha Textiles / Pisaq Markets / Lunch / Ollantaytambo town and ruins / Overnight Urubamba (B+L)
DAY 17 SACRED VALLEY
Breakfast / visit Chichubamba local community / Pachamanca lunch / Offering to Pacha Mama / Overnight Urubamba (B+L)
DAY 18 SACRED VALLEY / MACHU PICCHU
Breakfast / Transfer to Ollantaytambo Station / Train Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu / Free time to explore the Village and Markets / Overnight Machu Picchu (B)
DAY 19 MACHU PICCHU / CUSCO
Breakfast / Early bus to Machu Picchu Ruins / Guided visit to Machu Picchu Ruins / Bus to Village / Train from Machu Picchu to Ollantaytambo / Transfer to Urubamba / Overnight Urubamba (B)
DAY 20 URUBAMBA / CUSCO
Breakfast / Visit Maras, Moray and Chinchero / Transfer to Cusco / Overnight Cusco (B)
DAY 21 CUSCO
Breakfast / Day free to explore / Overnight Cusco (B)
DAY 22 CUSCO / LIMA
Breakfast / transfer to the airport / flight to Lima / Transfer to Hotel / Farewell Dinner / Overnight Lima (B+D)
DAY 23 DEPART PERU
Breakfast / Day free / Transfer hotel to Lima airport / Depart Peru
(Lima City Tour – time permitting) (B)
“Buen Viaje Alpaceros Australianos”
PROGRAM INCLUDES
All transfers mentioned in the program
03 nights at the chosen hotel in Lima with Breakfast
03 nights at the chosen hotel in Arequipa with Breakfast
01 night at the chosen hotel in Colca with Breakfast
02 nights at the chosen Hotel in Puno with Breakfast
01 night on Lake Titicaca Island with Breakfast
04 nights Puno region Farm Stay with meals
04 nights at the chosen hotel in Cusco with Breakfast
03 nights at the chosen hotel in Urubamba with Breakfast
01 night at the chosen hotel in Machu Picchu with Breakfast
Excursions as described in the program in Private Service
Professional bilingual guides, transportation and entrance fees.
Train Tickets and corresponding taxes.
Meals mentioned in the program
Fully experienced bilingual Escort from / to Lima - 24/7 personal service
DOES NOT INCLUDE:
Domestic and International Flights
Domestic and International Airport Taxes
Meals except those mentioned in the Program.
Beverages and Tips
Price per person in USD - confirmed at time of booking
Agents rates available upon request
| KJNA23 - 23D/22N |
4-6 |
7-10 |
11-16 |
| Total incl 3* Hotels |
POA |
POA |
POA |
| Total incl Hotels Upgrade |
POA |
POA |
POA |
Hotels
Location |
3 Star |
Boutique |
LIMA |
Mariel Hotel |
Casa Andina Private Collection |
AREQUIPA |
Casa de la Rinconada |
Casa Andina Private Collection |
COLCA |
Eco Inn |
Colca Lodge |
PUNO |
Intiqa Inn |
Casa Andina Private Collection |
CUSCO |
Casa San Blass |
Casa Andina Private Collection |
URUBAMBA |
Casa Colibri Eco Lodge |
Casa Andina Private Collection |
MACHU PICCHU |
Inti Inn |
Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo |
Optional 5* star Hotels available
This is a specialised itinerary for people in the Alpaca industry. It is not physically demanding and provides an ideal mix of business, exploration, relaxation, and adventure in comfort.
Kutimunki aims to ensure you experience the diverse cultures, environments, food and shopping that Peru has to offer whilst meeting the peolpe involved in the Peruvian Alpaca industry.
It is with knowledge, experience and love of Peru that Kutimunki brings you to Peru
"YOU'LL BE BACK"
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