First stop today is Moray. Used as a botanical laboratory by the Incas, the circular agricultural terracing overlooks the Urubamba Valley is an excellent example of just how advanced the Incas were. Visit the nearby Maras salt flats, considered some of the best quality of salt in the world, used by many renowned chefs worldwide. The mosaic of terraces and salt pans makes for fantastic photos. Fina...
Visit the community of Mullaka’s Misminay, located 75 minutes from Cuzco and discover the Andean lifestyle. Share with the local people the ancestral knowledge of this community choosing one of their daily activities: weaving seminar, agricultural or ethnobotany session. During the Weaving Seminar, the hostess will teach you the techniques used since many centuries ago by their ancestors. T...
You will begin your tour at the city’s Main Square, with the most iconic buildings in Arequipa. First stop will be the Iglesia de La Compañía de Jesús, a Jesuit church, the oldest and most important example of religious architecture that used sillar as its essential construction material. From there, you move on the traditional districts of Carmen Alto and Yanahuara, the...
Explore the city of Arequipa by foot on this introductory tour. Stroll to the colourful Santa Catalina Convent, a city within a city and a beautiful example of ancient construction with volcanic stone. Continue to the Cathedral, with the opportunity to visit the museum showcasing 400 years of history. Walk to the old ‘Tambos’ and discover the traditional way of life. En-route there is...
At the city’s Plaza de Armas Main Square, visit the Iglesia de La Compañía de Jesús, a Jesuit church with a lovely Baroque façade and chapel. Inside, there are hundreds of works of art from Peru’s Colonial era. From there, you move on the traditional districts of Carmen Alto and Yanahuara. An interesting landmark there is the lookout point with incredible th...
The trip begins early as you head out of Puno towards Taquile Island, about 35 kilometres away and 3950 metres above sea level. The culture on the island dates back to pre-Incan times and the islanders still live according to the traditions and beliefs of their ancestors and are world renowned for their lovely outfits and incredible textiles. UNESCO has declared the textile art of Taquile Island a...
The Colca Canyon is the one of the deepest in the world interwoven with history, culture, ruins and tradition. The key traditional town in the canyon is Chivay. Visit the local market in the main square to catch a glimpse of the decorative clothing worn by the local women. After the journey from Arequipa a popular way to relax is at the La Calera hot springs with its idyllic setting. In the evenin...
Depart Puno for your bus journey to Cuzco which takes you through the dramatic Andean Mountain range and beautifully barren Altiplano. Stop at La Raya, the highest point on the road between Cuzco and Puno, from where we will get excellent photo opportunities and the chance to buy souvenirs from the locals. Then you will visit Racchi ruins, known as "The Temple of God Wiracocha". Towards the end of...
Depart Cuzco for the spectacular journey through the Andes Mountains to to Puno. First you will visit Andahuaylillas, a town where a precious church from the 17th century boasts an amazing organ decorated with angels and cherubs. After this you will visit Racchi ruins, known as "The Temple of God Wiracocha". The last stop before arriving to Puno will be La Raya the highest point on the ...
Set out early in the morning for Paracas Bay to board a motorboat for the two hour ride around the Ballestas Islands, located off the coast from Paracas National Reserve, the largest natural sanctuary on the Peruvian coast. These beautiful islands are home to thousands of migratory birds that share their habitat with colonies of bellowing sea lions. Along the way to the island, you will see a mys...
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