4 Days
6 Destinations
12 GUESTS (MAX)
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Learn moreYou will have the opportunity to visit the city of Arequipa, also known as the White City for its architecture carved in ashlar. Located at the foot of the imposing Misti volcano and its figure crowned by snow. Arequipa shines favored by a climate that is always sunny all year round and a blue sky that invites you to walk and admire the beauty of its monuments, snow-capped mountains, volcanoes and deep canyons, as well as enjoy its exquisite cuisine and a nightlife that will encourage you to return more than once.
Comfortable camping with private chef and portable toilet. Modern vehicles with private driver.
Some steep inclines at high altitudes, that can be regarded as strenuous. With sufficient pre-trail training, its easily achievable.
Hiking, trekking, and camping.
Small group experience; Max 12, Avg 5..
Hiking, trekking, and camping.
Small group experience; Max 12, Avg 5..
We begin this great day of adventure heading to the Classic Inca Trail. We will pick you up from your hotel Your pick up will be at 5:00 am, we will take you in our private transport to the town of Mollepata for 2 and a half hours where we will have our breakfast (not included) after finishing our breakfast we will continue to thWe will begin with your pick up at the luxurious Hotel Costa del Sol at 02:00 p.m. to start our walking tour which will start from the Plaza de Armas of Arequipa where our professional guide will give you a detailed explanation of the history of the Cathedral of Arequipa and the portals that surround the Plaza de Armas; also our guide will give you the explanation of the Church of the Company of Jesus and the Cloisters of the Company of Jesus. Later we will visit the Tristán del Pozo House, which is considered the best example of the typical ornamentation of Arequipa, in Peru. We will finish with the Plaza and Church of San Francisco, which make up one of the most beautiful buildings in the city.
After the walking tour, we will visit the Monastery of Santa Catalina, considered a colonial citadel within another city; There you will be able to see enclosures that were built according to their religious needs; it has streets and avenues, and it also has its own cemetery. During the tour, our professional guide will explain the history and the most important information about everything you will see inside the Santa Catalina Monastery.
At the end of the visit to the Santa Catalina Monastery, the tour will have finished around 5:00 p.m. then we will take you back to the Hotel Costa del Sol so you can rest.
(Tourist tickets are not included, you can purchase them in each place we will visit).
We will wake up to start our second day feeling refreshed after a good sleep and another delicious breakfast. We will begin our 4-hour hike southwest, an intense and steep hike to the highest point of our trek called Paso Pachacutec (4,700 m / 15,420 ft). We will embrace the feeling of total euphoria and self-realization upon reaching the top. The views from the summit are spectacular of glaciers, alpine lakes, llama herds, ruggFor this day, we will pick you up from the Hotel Costa del Sol between 08:00 am and 08:30 am. To begin our trip to one of the deepest and most beautiful canyons in the world. Our trip lasts approximately 04 hours to reach the main town of Chivay, making tourist stops along the way. We will pass through the Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve, where we will be able to see the vicuñas, the main camelid that lives in the area. After that, very close by, we will visit Patahuasi to drink the traditional Mate de coca, a traditional drink essential for altitude sickness (soroche). Later, we will make a short stop at the Toccra Bofedales where we will observe a large number of Alpacas grazing freely in the area. A mandatory stop at the Mirador de los Volcanes, the highest point on the road that reaches 4800 meters above sea level, from where we will appreciate a large part of the western mountain range. From this point we begin the descent towards the town of Chivay, arriving in approximately 40 minutes.
We will have a buffet lunch in Chivay. Then you can settle in at the magnificent Colca Lodge Hotel, where we will spend the night. During the afternoon we can enjoy the magnificent facilities of our hotel in Colca.
(Tourist tickets are not included, you can purchase them in each place we will visit).
After breakfast at the Colca Lodge Hotel, we will move to the Mirador de la Cruz del Cóndor, which is 01 hour away, an observation point of the Colca Canyon and if we are lucky, we will be able to appreciate the spectacular flight of the Condor. At this point we will spend an average of 45 minutes to be able to observe the beauty of the valley.
On the way back we will stop at the viewpoints in the area from where we will observe the impressive Andenería del Valle and in the town of Maca, where we will see its church and optionally taste the drinks of the area such as the Colca Sour, made from local products. Buffet lunch.We will begin at 01:00 pm our way back to the city of Arequipa. If we did not visit any destination on the first day of our tour in Chivay, we can make a stop on the way back to be able to visit all the tourist stops, depending on the weather.
We will arrive in the city of Arequipa at approximately 4:30 pm, and we will drop you off at the Hotel Costa del Sol so you can rest and enjoy the facilities and services offered by this luxurious hotel.
(Tourist tickets are not included, you can purchase them in each place we will visit).
For this last day, we will pick you up from the Hotel Costa del Sol between 08:00am and 08:30am.
We will begin our journey towards the Sillar Route, which is a tourist route with a lot of history and living culture, where we visit quarries and areas where the sillar was originated. The first point where we will stop will be the Añashuayco Quarry; which we will reach in approximately 45 minutes. It is currently in operation, the quarrymen carry out their work from very early; in the place we will be able to appreciate an immense canyon with cliffs (ignimbrite walls) that are several meters high, formed by the extraction for the formation of the Sillares. At this point our guide will tell you the history of the sillar, the elaboration and the use that has always been given to it. In this quarry you will be able to appreciate a Megacarving of the Church of the Society of Jesus made by the quarrymen themselves. We can also visit some of them so they can explain to us what their daily work is like and they can let us experience cutting one of their stone blocks ourselves.
Next we will move towards Quebrada de Culebrillas, which is 30 minutes away from Añashuayco. Arriving at this point we will take a walk of approximately 20 minutes inside the small canyon that was formed by the passage of water, which has walls of 15 to 20 meters. As we go deeper into it, the walls of the canyon increase in height. At the end of the walk we will be able to see petroglyphs that are descendants of the Wari culture more than a thousand years ago. Before returning to the city we will observe the Apachetas, which are stone formations placed one on top of the other that are a symbol of gratitude towards nature and also an attraction of good luck, which cause a mystical sensation.
Upon arriving at the center of Arequipa, we will drop you off at the Hotel Costa del Sol at 12:30 p.m. You can rest, have lunch and prepare your luggage so that at the indicated time we will take you from your hotel to the airport (not included), and thus conclude your luxury visit to Arequipa.
(Tourist tickets are not included, you can purchase them in each place we will visit).
If you wish, we can transfer you from your hotel to the airport (additional cost). You can request this at the time of booking or at the end of the tour. META Perú has first-class transportation, guaranteeing your safety and comfort.
Please read the information provided carefully as it will help answer all your questions about our services.
If you wish, we can pick you up from the airport to give you a warm welcome to the city of Cusco and transfer you to your hotel, so you must inform us of your flight details at least 14 days before your trip. On the day of your arrival, please look for our representative who will be holding a sign with the META Peru logo at the airport (coordinate when making your reservation).
The information talk will take place the night before the trek at 6:00 pm at our office or at your hotel.
FIRST, to book your INCA TRAIL tour to Machu Picchu, we need you to fill out our reservation form by clicking BOOK NOW on our home page as well as to the right side of the tour of your choice or click here on the INQUIRE NOW link to contact us so we can give you the best options during your stay in PERU.
Please note that we cannot purchase your Machu Picchu tickets without the following information:
Remember: that during the period of 2025 the tickets to the Inca citadel (MACHUPICCHU) are in high demand so we recommend you make the reservation in advance to guarantee an unforgettable quality experience.
***Copies of the passport of each participant are required in order to reserve the tickets for the visit to the Inca citadel (MACHUPÍCCHU)!
SECOND, we require a deposit of $250.00 USD per person, in order to purchase the entrance tickets to the archaeological park of MACHUPICCHU. You can make your deposit by clicking on the symbols VISA, PAYPAL or the payment method that is enabled when you click on BOOK NOW that is located on the right side of the chosen tour or you can also send us a message to our email to contact you, this link will be found in INQUIRE NOW.
We would appreciate it if you pay in cash at our office (we accept US dollars or Peruvian soles) during your briefing 2 or 4 days before your trip. We have many ATMs in downtown Cusco. You can also pay with VISA or PAYPAL online, but you will have to pay a 5.5% service charge, charged by VISA and PAYPAL. To pay your balance via PAYPAL, you must log in to your PAYPAL account using our email address of metaperutravel@gmail.com.
We recommend you pay in cash at our offices to avoid this charge.
At META PERU your care and experience is the most important thing.
¡Yes! You must bring your original passport and it is very important that it has the same passport number that you sent us to book your permit for the Machu Picchu Tour or package. Your passport will be checked when you enter Machu Picchu and when you board the train. In case you are renewing your passport, please send us a copy of your old passport to secure your permission and be able to change it when you get your new passport. If so, please send us a copy of your new passport as soon as possible.
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In the event that you are unable to finish the trek due to health reasons, our team will take you to the nearest town for assistance with transportation. We always carry oxygen on our treks for any respiratory issues. In extreme cases, we can arrange for a helicopter at your expense. (Travel insurance required, recommended). There are no refunds in the unlikely situation that you are unable to finish the trek.
Generally, those who need help getting off the trail are taken to Ollantaytambo and if they recover quickly they continue the journey to Aguas Calientes (cost incurred by the trekker) and visit Machu Picchu according to the original plan.
Unfortunately, the answer is No. Once the permits have been purchased, the Peruvian government does not allow any changes, so we cannot change any dates after the permit has been purchased. The permits are also non-transferable and non-refundable. If you cancel your Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 4 days, the deposit is not refundable at all.
Of course! Round-trip transfer to your hotel is included in all our packages! If you have booked your hotel in the Sacred Valley, we will drop you off there and vice versa.
If you are satisfied with the services provided, a tip is appreciated by our staff, although it is not mandatory. While it may not be a custom, it is of great importance to the people who will take care of you during the trek. It inspires excellent service and is an ingrained feature of the tourism industry in many META Peru destinations. Of course, you are free to tip as much as you like, depending on your perception of the quality and length of your trip. Remember, tipping is not mandatory and should only be given when you receive excellent service.
Yes, we are a local, sustainable and responsible tour operator that incorporates universal principles of tourism: protecting the environment and benefiting local communities by respecting their culture and religion. With this in mind, we have trained all our local staff to know, respect and understand local places and people in relation to the environment.
You can rent from us, please request it in the briefing or at the time of making your reservation.
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