Through the Highlands of the Peruvian Andes

Cross the Peruvian Andes on an extraordinary overland expedition linking remote mountain communities, ancient civilizations and some of South America’s most spectacular landscapes. From Ayacucho and the Chanka territories to Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca, Colca Canyon and the Pacific coast, this journey showcases Peru far beyond conventional routes.
Destinations
Lima – Ayacucho – Andahuaylas – Abancay – Cusco – Puno – Titicaca Lake – Colca Canyon – Arequipa – Nasca – Ica – Lima
Expedition Length
16 Days
Driving Experience
Moderate – Challenging
Best Season
April – October
Expedition Type
Grand Overland Expedition • Culture • Archaeology

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Tambo Colorado Fortress
  • Lake Pacucha
  • Sondor Agricultural Complex
  • Saywite Monolith
  • Ollantaytambo Archaeological Complex
  • Traditional Pisac Market
  • Maras Salt Mines
  • Machu Picchu
  • Qenqo Temple + Puca Pucara Complex
  • Tambomachay Archaeological Complex
  • Sacsayhuamán Fortress
  • Cusco Cathedral / Qoricancha (Temple of the Sun)
  • Tipón Agricultural Complex
  • Rumicolca Fortress
  • Raqchi Archaeological Complex + Puca Pucara
  • Uros Floating Islands + Taquile Island
  • Sillustani Chullpas + Lake Umayo
  • Cruz del Cóndor Viewpoint
  • Puerto Inca Archaeological Complex + Sacaco Museum
  • Nazca Lines + Cahuachi Ceremonial Center

Day 01 – … / Lima

¡Welcome to Peru!

Upon arrival at The International Airport of Lima (Jorge Chavez) a representative of Peru 4×4 adventures / Quality Travel International will be awaiting for you, from there on transfer to the hotel. Arrival and check in (15:00 Hrs.). Short briefing about the expedition and the usage of the 4×4 units, as well as safety regulations etc.

Overnight. (–)

Day 02 – Lima – Pisco – Huaytará – Ayacucho (558 kms)

Breakfast at the hotel.

Early 6 am breakfast at the hotel.

Reception of the 4×4 units and departure to the city of Ayacucho. Continuing the South Pan Americana until reaching San Clemente, turn off from the Pan Americana onto the Libertadores Highway up to Pampano. On route we will pass by the town of Humay, afterwards visit Tambo Colorado Inca Fortress, which lays approximately 40 kms from San Clemente. Arrival at Pampano, continue on route until arriving in Ayacucho city (2,750 m.a.s.l).

Arrival and overnight. (B)

Day 03 – Ayacucho – Andahuaylas (261 kms)

Breakfast at hotel.

Most of this route will be made on dusty countryside roads, from which a completely beautiful landscape expedition begins by visiting small rural towns. Before leaving the city of Ayacucho an early morning walking tour will be held in which you will see main square and principal churches.

On route you will visit typical rural Andean towns of Ocros, Chumbes, Santa Maria de Chicmo and Talavera.

Arrival in Andahuaylas.

Check Inn and overnight. (B)

Day 04 – Andahuaylas – Abancay (131 kms)

Breakfast in the hotel.

Departure to Abancay city. On route you will visit the beautiful lake of Pacucha. Once passing the lake ascend to the archaeological site of Sondor (3,500 m.a.s.l), which belonged to the Chankas culture before being conquered by the Incas. Continuing the journey we will pass by the picturesque towns of San Geronimo and Quishara.

Arrival at Abancay.

Overnight. (B)

Day 05 – Abancay – Sacred Valley (191 Kms)

Breakfast at the hotel.

On route from Abancay to Cusco Visit the famous circular carved stone of Saywite, which measures 2.5 metres high. One distinguishes in its carved formed, flora and fauna as well as topographic landscapes of the Inca Empire.

Continue the journey to the Sacred Valley in Cusco.

Overnight in Urubamba. (B)

*We recommend you to take with you a Box Lunch (Not included in the price)

Day 06 – Sacred Valley

Breakfast at the hotel.

Full day expedition within the Sacred Valley of the Incas, visiting the Pisaq market and ruins and salt beds and agricultural complex of Maras and Moray.

Return to Urubamba.

Overnight. (B)

Day 07 – Sacred Valley – Machu Picchu – Cusco

Early Breakfast.

Transfer to the train station in Ollantaytambo. Departure to Aguas Calientes in a panoramic train ride.

Arrival and a 30-minute up hill drive by bus to the entrance registration of the citadel of Machu Picchu. Guided tour through the sacred ruins 2 hrs aprox.

In the afternoon return by bus to Aguas Calientes train station in order to return to Ollantaytambo, and then transfer to Cusco.

Arrival and transfer to the hotel.

Overnight. (B)

Day 08 – Cusco

Breakfast at the hotel.

Today, visit to the 4 nearby main ruins, such as: Kenko, Pucapucará, Tambomachay and the fortress of Sacsayhuaman.

In the afternoon, guided visit to the main cathedral, Koricancha (Temple of the Sun) as well as the main square.

Overnight. (B)

Day 09 – Cusco – Puno (395 Kms)

Breakfast in the hotel.

Recommended very early breakfast at the hotel, before departing on one of the most beautiful landscape journeys…

Day 10 – Puno – Titicaca Lake – Puno

Breakfast.

Transfer to the pier in order to board the boat that will take to the Uros floating islands…

Day 11 – Puno – Colca (395 kms)

Breakfast in the hotel.

Departure with destination to Chivay…

Day 12 – Colca – Arequipa (148 kms)

Breakfast in the hotel.

Very early in the morning departure to the Condors Cross Mirador…

Day 13 – Arequipa – Puerto Inca – Nasca (560 Kms)

Breakfast in the hotel.

Departure, initially on the Andean asphalted road, passing the valley of Majes…

Day 14 – Nasca – Ica

Wake up early.

Flight over the Nazca Lines…

Optional: Full Day San Fernando…

Day 15 – Ica – Paracas – Lima

Breakfast.

Early in the morning departure to Paracas…

Day 16 – Lima / …

Breakfast at the hotel.

Transfer to the airport to board the international flight. (B)

  • Transfer in / out in Lima and Cusco.
  • 15 Nights of lodging in the selected hotels.
  • Visit to Tambo Colorado.
  • City tour Ayacucho.
  • Visit to Archaeological Site of Sondor.
  • Visit the Saywite Stone.
  • All entrances in Cusco (Not second entrances).
  • Visit the Pisac Market and Ruins + Maras & Moray.
  • Cusco sightseeing.
  • Excursion to Machu Picchu with Local Private Guide.
  • Expedition Train Ollanta / Aguas Calientes / Ollanta – Service in Group.
  • Visit to Tipón, Rumicolca, Andahuaylillas, Raqchi and Pucara
  • Excursion to the Uros and Taquile Island – Service in Group.
  • Visit the Sillustani Chullpas.
  • Tour 2d/1n Colca and Condor Cross.
  • Visit Camana city, Puerto Inca and Sacaco.
  • Flight over the Nazca Lines – Service in Group.
  • Visit archaeological complex of Cahuachi.
  • Excursion to the Ballestas Island – Service in Group.
  • Visit National Reserve of Paracas.
  • 4×4 units from the 2nd till the 15th.
  • Fuel and Driver during the whole route.
  • Road taxes throughout the whole route.
  • Oxygen tank and GPS.
  • First aid kit.
  • National and International air tickets.
  • Early check in or late check-out.
  • Travel insurance.
  • Additional features.
  • Excess luggage / Tips.
  • Alcoholic drinks, soda, soda or bottled mineral water.
  • Meals not specified.
  • Consumption or personal expenses of passengers.
  • Others services not specified in the itinerary.

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