Condor flight and Lake Titicaca 5D/4N
Condor flight and Lake Titicaca 5D/4N, Enjoy the magnificent beauty of Arequipa the “White City”, and immerse yourself with enthralling escapade at Cruz del Condor with giant condors overlooking the world’s second deepest gorge known as Colca Canyon. The captivating tour will also take you to Lake Titicaca tour package is perfect to explore the imposing Andes, the magnificent Lake Titicaca. Further, on the journey, you can visit Lake Titicaca, which at 12,500 feet above sea level is the highest navigable lake in the world. Visit two of Lake Titicaca’s famous islands on a full day trip from Puno, embark on a cultural journey and explore Uros Floating Islands and Taquile, and learn about their indigenous people and traditions.
Overview
OVERVIEW
- TYPE SERVICE: Group Service
- TYPE ITINERARY: Customize
- ACTIVITIES: Cultural & History, Family Friendly
- DESTINATION: Lima, Arequipa, Colca Canyon, Puno, Floating Islands of Uros and Taquile Island, Sillustani Thumbs and Lampa
Highlights
- Arequipa City Tour
- Visit the Colca Canyon
- Tourist Bus Colca – Puno
- Floating Islands of Uros and Taquile Island tour with typical lunch
- Sillustani Thumbs and Lampa with box lunch ending at the airport
Itinerary
ITINERARY
DAY 1: AREQUIPA | INC:
Arrival in Arequipa, meet and greet at the airport, transfer to your hotel. Free morning. This afternoon the White City opens its doors on a journey that begins in the beautiful Colonial district of San Lazaro, the founding place of Arequipa; from here we will walk through its picturesque streets adorned with geraniums to later go to the Carmen Alto viewpoint for a chance to see the wonderful landscape of agricultural terraces and the three volcanoes surrounding the city: Misti, Chachani and Pichu-Pichu. It is time to head for the Yanahuara Colonial district, famous for its Andalusian style church and its viewpoint, architecture jewel surrounded by sillar (volcanic stone) arches. Then we will visit the Santa Catalina Monastery, impressive religious monument which was closed for about 400 years; with narrow streets, squares and gardens reminiscent of the old quarters of Seville or Granada. We will proceed to the Main Square to see its beautiful Cathedral and the stone arches that surround it, and finally, it is time to visit the Church of the Society of Jesus, founded in the seventeenth century by the Jesuits, famous for its cloisters and its magnificent San Ignacio Dome. Stay at Arequipa.
DAY 2: AREQUIPA/COLCA CANYON | INC: B/L
We set off to the spectacular Colca Valley going up the foothills of Chachani volcano and admiring the Misti and Picchu Picchu Volcanoes. Then we cross the vicuñas reservation of Pampa Cañahuas where we can see them running free in the high Andean lands. Peculiar villages around us. We will stop for lunch on our way to the hotel. Free afternoon to rest and enjoy the hotel and the optional visit to the thermal baths in the area. Stay at Colca Valley.
DAY 3: COLCA CANYON/PUNO | INC: B/L.
Early in the morning we will go to the Condor Cross viewpoint. Before us the shocking flight of the condors, huge Andean birds on the brink of extinction and symbol of the Andes Mountain Range. The view at this place allows us to appreciate the canyons depth, considered as one of the deepest in the world. We will then visit the Maca and Yanque towns which still keep the colonial churches. Lunch at a local restaurant, and set off for Puno. The trip takes about 6 and a half hours we will be welcomed and transferred to the hotel upon our arrival. Overnight stay at Puno.
DAY 4: PUNO | INC: B/L
A full day tour to explore Lake Titicaca. First we will visit the Uros , the friendly inhabitants of these handmade islands made of totora reeds. Then it’s off to Taquile Island, a place in which the settlers still maintain their ancestral traditions and colorful typical clothes. A great opportunity to explore the island and get the best view of the lake. A typical lunch is provided in the island. Return to the city in the afternoon.
DAY 5: PUNO | INC: B/BL
In the afternoon we will visit the pre-Inca cemetery of the Hatun Colla chiefs in Sillustani, on the shore of Lake Umayo. A great trip to see the funerary towers or Chullpas reaching up to six meters high. Then we will visit the colonial plateau town of Lampa, also known as the “Pink City” because most of the houses are painted with chocorosí, clay-like material brought from the surrounding hills. We will visit St. James church to see a replica of Michelangelo’s “Pieta” and paintings of the Cusqueño school. Box lunch. Transfer to the Juliaca airport to take the departure flight to Lima.
End of our services.
Includes
Inclusions
- Transportation for all excursions mentioned
- Arequipa City Tour
- Visit the Colca Canyon
- Tourist Bus Colca – Puno
- Floating Islands of Uros and Taquile Island tour with typical lunch
- Sillustani Thumbs and Lampa with box lunch ending at the airport
- 01 Night of accommoation in Arequipa with breakfast
- 01 Nights of accommodation in Colca with breakfast
- 02 Nights of accommodation in Puno with breakfast
Exclusions
- Personal Expenses
- Tips
- Please Note
- Please provide your personal and international flight information with due anticipation so that we can program your services with due anticipation.
Prices
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Booking:
- Your booking is confirmed and a contract exists when the Tour Operator or your travel agent issues a written confirmation after receipt of the applicable deposit amount. Please check your confirmation carefully and report any incorrect or incomplete information to the Tour Operator or authorized agent immediately. Please ensure that names are exactly as stated in the relevant passport.
- You will pay a deposit which is completely non-refundable in any situation. There are no exceptions.
- You will be required to show the original passport (not a copy) that you booked with, at the checkpoint to enter the Inca Trail. If you originally booked with an old passport and then renewed your passport, you must also bring your expired passport along with your new, valid passport to permit entry or they will refuse your entrance to the trail.
- The only acceptable ID to receive a Student Discount is your University Card with a clear expiration date that must be the same year as trek. IDs with expiry dates the following year, even though clearly valid, will not be accepted by the Peruvian government. You must submit a copy of this card at time of booking.
Cancellations:
- Cancellations: In order to confirm this trip, a deposit of 40% is required per person at time of booking. The balance of the trip price is due 90 days before the departure date. Special holiday payment and cancellation terms may apply. Guests who must cancel their trip for any reason must do so in writing (we do not accept medical notes of any kind) as our out of pocket expenses are non-refundable to us.. Standard cancellations are subject to the following per-person penalties, based on number of days prior to departure:
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Cancellation By |
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91 days or more before departure | we will retain 50% of your deposit. |
90 – 30 days before departure | we will retain 75% of the total tour cost. |
29 – 0 days before departure | we will retain 100% of the total tour cost. |
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- If you become ill or injured on the trail and are unable to continue, a porter will be provided to accompany you back to an area with emergency assistance capabilities. Helicopter air lifts and medical assistance are at the expense of the trekker. If you are unable to complete the tour due to illness, we will assist you in meeting your group at Machu Picchu to recommence your tour at that point. There will be no refund of the original payment. However, we will prepare a document to certify illness which can be presented for your travel insurance.
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Delays:
- Any costs, whether direct or incidental, incurred by the Customer as the result of delays caused by bad weather, trail conditions, river levels, road conditions, transportation delays, sickness, government intervention or other contingencies which are beyond the control of southern explorations will not be reimbursed.
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