Explore Peru's highlands starting in Arequipa, the second-largest city in Peru where you will enjoy a half day city excursion thoughout the city and the Santa Catalina Monastery. The next morning depart for a full day’s journey to the Colca Canyon. The next day continue to Puno stopping at Andean villages along the way. Go down the Canyon, to the “Cruz del Condor” point where the famous condors can usually be seen flying under a bright blue sky, before continuing on to Puno on the shores of Lake Titicaca. The next day enjoy a boat ride that will take you to the famous floating islands constructed by the Uros Indians. Fly to Cusco the next day, after a period to acclimate take part in afternoon city tour of Cusco and the surrounding ruins. The following day enjoy a full day tour of the Sacred Valley to the ancient ruins of Ollantaytambo and the famed Pisac market. The next day take the spectacular train ride to Machu Picchu for a private tour of the Ancient Citadel and discover the legendary mountaintop city of the Incas. Mystical, spiritual and cultural - it has left an impression on visitors through the ages. Enjoy a final private tour of Colonial and Modern Lima, followed by a visit to the Larco Herrera Museum which has the world's largest private collection of pre-Columbian art.

Limais situated halfway alongPeru’s desert coastline, literally stuck between the desert and the deep blue sea. The valley was once dominated by hundreds of pre-Inca temples and palaces. Pizarro chose the palace of local chief Taurí Chusko as the site of the city’s inauguration on January 6, 1535, and thus beganLima’s colonial history, reflected in the opulent mansions with Moorish latticed wooden balconies that graceLima’s plazas. The main square, Plaza de Armas, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, complete with paths, gardens and an elegant bronze fountain. Surrounding the main plaza are the Cathedral, Archbishop’s Palace, the Town Hall and the impressive Palacio de Gobierno (GovernmentPalace). Cultural attractions aside, areas such as Barranco, Miraflores andSan Isidrohave much to offer the visitor in the way of shopping, restaurants and nightlife.

Upon arrival you will be met by our local representative who will help you locating your vehicle.

Includes airport transfer with private vehicle, professional driver and local representative.

Conveniently located right beside theJorgeChavezAirportinLima, the Ramada Costa del Sol is a great choice for travelers. The 130 guest rooms include mini bars and climate control, so that one may feel practically at home. Breakfast offers a lovely range of options, with all the necessities required to start the day off. Also try the hotel restaurants, which feature items from across the world. For those who want to do some sightseeing, the Limas Cathedral and Larcomar shopping center and entertainment complex are not far from the hotel. Otherwise, spend some time using the sauna and massage services, which will guarantee a relaxing trip.

Overnight at Ramada Costa Del Sol.

Arequipa is the second-largest city in Peru, and is also known as the ‘white city’, since the most important colonial buildings were built of white volcanic rock (ashlar) from a nearby quarry. In 2000 the city was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Both Spanish colonial and Andalusian influences are visible everywhere. Especially remarkable is the Santa Catalina Convent – a beautiful ‘city within a city’. Arequipa is a great place for hiking and mountaineering expeditions with daily excursions to the Cotahuasi and Colca Canyons, one of the deepest in the world. El Misti is a relatively easy climb and river rafting is becoming popular in the area.

Includes airport transfer with private vehicle, professional driver and local representative.

Fly from Lima to Arequipa direct on Lan Peru Airlines. The flight duration is approximately 1 hour and 25 minutes.

Includes airport transfer with private vehicle, professional driver and local representative.

Enjoy a three hour private, guided city tour of Arequipa starting with a visit to the Santa Catalina Monastery, a city within a city, founded at the end of XVII century and only opened to the public a few years ago. Your English speaking Guide will also bring you to the Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral, the Jesuit Cloister and the residential areas of Cayma and Yanahuara before finishing the tour at the “Mirador de Yanahuara” for a superb view of the volcanoes.

The Libertador Ciudad Blanca is situated in a calm and easily accessible area of Arequipa, the second largest city in Peru. The 88 rooms and suites promise the pleasures of home, plus a few special services such as mini bar and laundry service. Dine at the hotel's restaurant, where guests enjoy traditional Peruvian favorites alongside international dishes. For entertainment and interesting sights, take the short walk into this historic town. Later, take a dip in the swimming pool or work out at the hotel's gym.

Overnight at Libertador Ciudad Blanca.

Colca Canyon is a canyon of the Colca River in southern Peru. It is located about 100 miles (160 kilometers) northwest of Arequipa. It is more than twice as deep as the Grand Canyon in the United States. However, the canyon's walls are not as vertical as those of the Grand Canyon. The Cotahuasi Canyon to the northwest is a deeper canyon at 11,488 ft (3,501 m). The Colca Valley is a colorful Andean valley with towns founded in Spanish Colonial times and formerly inhabited by the Collaguas and the Cabanas. The local people still maintain ancestral traditions and continue to cultivate the pre-Inca stepped terraces.

This tour is impressive due to the beautiful landscapes and the thermal baths you will experience, as well as the cultural symbiosis of the ancient Andean cultures and the Catholic religion introduced by the Spanish. The people living in the valley today are testimony to this history and the cultures of Collaguas and Cabanas settling there. In the early morning depart from Arequipa and head towards the valley. On the way you will pass Yura, Pampa de Arrieros, Pampa Cañahuas (where you’ll find the Vicuna National Reserve of Aguada Blanca) and Vizcachani and Tojra (a great place to see migratory birds resting in so called “bofedales”, a sort of peat bog). Apart from the impressive landscape with several snow-capped volcanoes, you'll witness a lot of small stone towers called “apachetas”, which have been assembled this way by the locals as an offering to the “Apus” or the mountains according to old Andean religion. Entering the Colca canyon we’ll arrive at its most important town, Chivay where we’ll also have lunch. In the afternoon you'll visit the thermal baths of La Calera (about 1 km from Chivay) and on during the drive back you’ll make a short stop in the city to visit the market and the main square.

The Casa Andina Colca Hotel (3*) lies in the center of the colonial town of Chivay, the starting point for a great tour to the Colca Canyon. At the hotel, guests can enjoy their comfortable rooms in addition to typical lunches and dinners, the perfect prelude to a stirring folk show. 

Overnight at Casa Andina Colca (3*).

Enjoy the services and facilities at the Casa Andina Classic Colca

• Restaurant serving full buffet breakfast and à la carte lunch & dinner – featuring a nightly show of local Andean/Colca music.
• Planetarium with nightly shows (in English and Spanish), as well as a telescope for stargazing *Closed until March 31st, 2011
• Massage room
• BBQ pit
• Open-air patio with center fountain
• Oxygen available upon request in hotel Reception
• Cozy bar with cable television
• Fireplace lounge (with daily demonstrations of Colca region embroidering in the morning and afternoon)
• Horseback Riding in the Lower Canyon for active outdoors enthusiasts (April to December)
• Hiking Along the Origins of a Canyon for outdoor adventurers (April to December)

Overnight at Casa Andina Colca (3*).

Puno is the center of Peruvian folklore and hosts some of the best festivals. Spaniards were lured to the region by the vast mineral wealth and the area is dotted with both colonial churches and pre-Columbian ruins. Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world, is the home of the Uros people who have for centuries built their homes and boats out on the lake using Totora reeds. Around the lake can be found pre-AD 1000 remains from the Pucara and Tiahuanaco cultures.

In the morning we’ll drive to the observation point “Cruz del Condor”. While this is not the deepest point of the Canyon, from Cruz del Condor you can appreciate the grandeur of the canyon and with a bit of luck, you might even spot an Andean condor, the largest flying bird in the world, soaring across the high plain. Afterwards, continue to Puno with your Private English speaking guide and driver. Enjoy a box Lunch along the way.

Enjoy dinner at your hotel (included in the tour price).

Peering onto the banks of Lake Titicaca in Puno, the largest lake in South America, the Libertador welcomes guests to discover this region. Its 123 rooms provide delicious panoramic views of the lake and all its activity. Rooms are equipped with all the amenities of home plus all sorts of toiletries for convenience. Dine at Los Uros Restaurant, where one may sample Andean cuisine at its best. Take advantage of this opportunity to truly savor the talents of chefs using traditional ingredients and techniques. Make sure to learn about the unique Uros people that inhabit the manmade islands on these waters. Also take some time to loosen up in the Jacuzzi and sauna.

Overnight at Libertador Lago Titicaca.

Enjoy a Full day shared tour to visit Uros and Taquile Island on a shared boat with a private English speaking guide. A Quechua speaking population developed an efficient and unique social system that continues to be passed from generation to generation in these parts. The islands are also famous for one of the world’s finest hand weaving techniques. Board a small boat and venture out onto the waters of Lake Titicaca. Visit one of the native Uros communities located on a man-made floating island in the lake. The Uros people live totally interwoven with the "Totora" reed which grows abundantly in the shallows of the lake. This way of life began over 500 years ago when the Uros built the islands in an effort to isolate themselves from the Coyas and the Incas. From here, continue onwards to visit Taquile. The community here lives in perfect harmony with the environment. The locals wear colorful traditional clothes which they make themselves and maintain a strong air of group individuality. Men always seem to be walking around the island knitting the woollen caps they wear. Women weave traditional clothes, which are among Peru's most beautiful. Enjoy a great lunch on Taquile and then return to Puno in the afternoon.

Enjoy dinner at your hotel (included in the tour price).

Overnight at Libertador Lago Titicaca.

Cuscowas the former capital of the Inca Empire (founded AD 1100). The city today is a fascinating mix of Inca and colonial Spanish architecture and was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1983. Almost every central street has remnants of Inca walls, arches and doorways that serve as the foundation for the colonial and modern buildings. Narrow alleys of whitewashed houses with sky-blue and bottle-green shutters open out onto elegant squares with stone-hewn fountains and elegant restaurants and posadas (inns). Colorful murals depicting historical scenes can be seen on countless walls, and indigenous women with braids and embroidered shawls set up makeshift stalls selling woven blankets and handmade crafts and jewelry. The elegant Plaza de Armas, or main square, is lined with arcades and houses with ornately carved wooden balconies and terracotta tiled roofs.

Airport transfer with private vehicle, driver, and English-speaking guide.

Flight from Juliaca to Cusco. The flight duration is approximately 1 hour.

Our local representative will meet you for an airport transfer, with private vehicle and professional driver .

High in the Andes, 3000m above sea level, lies the historic city of Cusco, with its unique blend of Spanish and Inca cultures. Take a half day private tour of the city including the best of Cusco: the Koricancha Temple (Temple of the Sun) and the Cathedral with its magnificent chapels and baroque altars and paintings from the Cusquenian School. The tour also includes the surrounding ruins: the fortress of Sacsayhuaman, the Inca bath of Tambomachay, the labyrinth of Puca Pucara and the amphitheatre of Kenko.

Includes tourist ticket and entrance fees.

Located in the traditional San Blas quarter, 5 blocks away from the Cusco’s Main Square and 1 block from the San Blas square. It boasts a beautiful central courtyard and a privileged view of Cusco city from almost all of its rooms. The Boutique Hotel San Blas has been designed to harmonize with the colonial architecture of the San Blas neighborhood, based upon the restoration of a historic mansion while incorporating all the benefits of the modern world and a 5-star hotel - elegance, warmth and comfort, in a perfect blend of the old and the new.

Overnight at Casa San Blas Hotel.

Enjoy a full day private excursion to theSacredValleywith your own private vehicle, driver and English speaking guide. Traveling north ofCusco, enjoy a visit to Ollantaytambo, a fortress built during the Inca Empire that is an excellent example of military architecture. Enjoy a buffet lunch (included) at a restaurant. Afterwards, visit thevillageofPisacand attend the local agricultural open-market where artisans from all over the area congregate to sell their crafts.

Overnight at Casa San Blas Hotel.

Includes transfer to/from the train station with private vehicle, professional driver and local representative.

Once you get to the train station together with your guide, you will board the Vistadome train for a 6:05am* departure to the ancient ruins at Machu Picchu (train ride is 4 hrs). The journey begins with a series of switchbacks, known appropriately as the 'zigzag', up the hill out of Cusco, before a brief stop at the village of Poroy. The train then descends from the highest point of the journey into the Sacred Valley and the foothills of the Andes. Before reaching Machu Picchu, the train travels along the Urubamba River, with awe-inspiring views of the dramatic canyon.

*Note: train times and schedules may vary based on availability.
When you board the train to visit Machu Picchu with overnight, bring only a small bag with you. Due to limited storage space on the train, passengers are asked to bring only one small piece of luggage. The rest of your luggage will be stored safely at your hotel and returned to you either in Cuzco or Sacred Valley.

Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, you will board the bus (shared service) up to Machu Picchu. The bus ride takes 30 minutes and once you get there you will enjoy a private guided tour of Machu Picchu. The Inca Citadel lies between Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu (“Young Peak” and “Old Peak”). The Inca Pachacutec built the Citadel using sharp stone blocks, fitted together perfectly. Houses, temples, a public square are all connected by narrow roads and steps cut into the mountainside. There are many theories as to the purpose of Machu Picchu; a temple to the sun? A fortress against jungle inhabitants? A sanctuary for the Incas? The mysterious lost city awaits you!

After the tour, enjoy a leisurely lunch at the Sanctuary Lodge. Afterwards, take the bus back down to Aguas Calientes.

Return toCuscoon the Vistadome train. Departs from Aguas Calientes at 3:25pm* and takes 4 hours to return toCusco. Snacks are served on board.*Note train times and schedules may vary based on availability.

Includes transfer to/from the train station with private vehicle, professional driver and local representative.

Overnight at Casa San Blas Hotel.

Our local representative will meet you for an airport transfer, with private vehicle and professional driver .

Direct flight from Cusco to Lima. The flight duration is approximately 1 hour and 25 minutes.

Your English speaking guide will pick you up at the airport or hotel, with a private vehicle for a half-day tour. The tour of Colonial and Modern Lima will pass by monuments including the GovernmentPalace, City Hall and the Cathedral at Plaza Mayor (closed on Sundays). Visit a 17^th-century San Francisco Convent. Take a brief tour of the modern districts ofSan Isidro and Miraflores with magnificent views of thePacific Ocean. Drop off at the airport or your hotel.

Includes airport transfer with private vehicle, professional driver and local representative.

Kensington Tours donates a portion of proceeds to our charitable initiative www.kensingtoncares.com which supports education-based initiatives in disadvantaged communities.

Conveniently located right beside theJorgeChavezAirportinLima, the Ramada Costa del Sol is a great choice for travelers. The 130 guest rooms include mini bars and climate control, so that one may feel practically at home. Breakfast offers a lovely range of options, with all the necessities required to start the day off. Also try the hotel restaurants, which feature items from across the world. For those who want to do some sightseeing, the Limas Cathedral and Larcomar shopping center and entertainment complex are not far from the hotel. Otherwise, spend some time using the sauna and massage services, which will guarantee a relaxing trip.

Overnight at Ramada Costa Del Sol.