Day 2 : LIMA CITY TOUR AND GOLD MUSEUM
In the morning, Lima city tour (half day). You will be picked up from your hotel at 10 a.m. The city tour begins with a visit to the Plaza the Armas, which has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Running along two sides are arcades with shops: Portal de Escribanos and Portal de Botoneros. In the center of the Plaza is a bronze fountain dating back to 1560. Located in the Plaza is the Cathedral, note the splendidly carved stalls, the silver covered altars surrounded by fine woodwork, mosaic covered walls bearing the coat of arms of Lima and Pizarro. Next to the Cathedral is the Archbishop's Palace. Then you will visit the Monastery of San Francisco. This is famous for the Sivillian tilework and paneled ceiling in the cloisters, the catacombs under the church and part of the monastery are well worth seeing. You will visit the old colonial streets in the center of the city, and the modern Lima with the district of San Isidro and Miraflores. Then you will visit the Peruvian Gold Museum; this excellent private collection includes pre-Columbian gold, silver and bronze, ceramics, weavings, mummies, etc. The second floor of this museum is a remarkable arms collections with an impressive exhibition from Spanish colonial times. Overnight at Carmel Hotel or similar . (B,L)

Day 3 : CHICLAYO 
Transfer to the airport where you will take the flight to Chiclayo (airfare included). Upon arrival, reception at Chiclayo Airport and transfer to Las Musas Hotel or similar. Full day tour visiting the highlights of Chiclayo: the tomb of the Lord of Sipan (the richest tomb discovered in the Americas), the Valley of the 26 pyramids of Tucume and The National Museum Royal Tombs of Sipan Lunch included at typical restaurant. Overnight at Las Musas Hotel or similar. (B,L) * On Mondays we can offer the Bruning Museum instead of the Royal Tomb of Sipan Museum because this museum is closed .

Day 04 : TRUJILLO 
Early morning departure to Trujillo by private car. On the way, visit the San Jose de Moro site museum. Lunch at Pacasmayo. After arrival at Trujillo, transfer to Sun and Moon temples. Overnight at Hotel Los Conquistadores or similar. (B,L)

Day 05 : TRUJILLO - LIMA
Full day tour that includes a visit to the colonial city of Trujillo, the amazing adobe city of Chan Chan (Capital of the Chimu empire) and Huanchaco beach where fishermen still surf in totora reed boat as their ancestors did in ancient times. Lunch will be included. At appropriate hour transfer to the airport to take the back flight to Lima (airfare included). Overnight at Carmel Hotel or similar. (B,L)

DAY 6 : CUSCO
Transfer to the airport where you'll take the flight to Cusco (airfare included). Reception at airport of Cusco and lodge at Orquidea Real Hostal. In the afternoon: Cusco city tour from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm. This tour includes the Qoricancha (Temple of the Sun) and the Cathedral. The tour drives along the Circunvalacion Road up to the famous Fortress of Sacsahuaman, then to Q'enqo, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay. This tour includes a bilingual guide. This also includes a tourist ticket valid for the entrance to many museums and ruins as well. Lodging at Orquidea Real Hostal or similar. (B) 

DAY 7 : SACRED VALLEY TOUR (TUESDAY, THURSDAY AND SUNDAY)
At 8:45 a.m. we will depart for the Sacred Valley tour, that includes: Bus service to the market of Pisaq, visits the ruins of Ollantaytambo, and the market at Chinchero. There is an English speaking guide, and lunch in a typical restaurant in Urubamba. Of course, throughout this trip you will have magnificent views of the high Peruvian Andes. At 18:00 hrs. you arrive back at the Orquidea Real Hostal or similar. ( B,L )

Day 8 : MACHU PICCHU 
At 5:45 a.m. you will be picked up from the hotel to the train station which leaves at 06:00 a.m. Travel will be in a "Vistadome" Class (formerly "Autowagon"). At 09:40 a.m. you will arrive at the Aguas Calientes Station, from where you will take a 25 minute bus ride to the ruins of Machu Picchu. Once there, you will take a guided tour, with an English speaking guide. Overnight at the Presidente Hostal or similar in Aguas Calientes (Machupicchu). (B, Box lunch) 
*Optional: For lunch at Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge instead of box-lunch, add $35.00 to the tour price.

Day 9 : MACHU PICCHU 
Morning at leisure in Aguas Calientes to continue visiting the area and Machu Picchu (bus ticket and entrance fees not included).At 3:05 pm we will take the Vistadome train back to Cusco, arriving at 7:05 pm. We will stay overnight at Orquidea Real Hostal or similar. (B) 

DAY 10 : PUNO
Transfer to the train or bus station. Ten hour train or bus ride to Puno, across the scenic high Andes landscapes only dotted by small villages and herds of the llamas and vicuñas. Upon arrival, transfer to Hotel Qelqatani or similar. ( B,L ) *Additional fare of $110.00 per person if travelling by train. Ask for availability.

DAY 11 : UROS AND TAQUILE ISLANDS
You will be picked up from your hotel at 6:40 a.m.aprox., after a 2 hour motorboat ride you will arrive at the Uros island in the Titikaka lake. Fishermen and hunters inhabit the floating islands of the Uros. The residents of the Uros use the cattail, a type of rush, which grows in the lake, to create the conditions that ensure the islands stay afloat. The dense roots that the plants develop support the island. The roofs are waterproof and the houses are extremely humid because of the surrounding water. At present, they speak Quechua and Aymara. Then we will visit the Taquile island, where we will have lunch in the cooperative restaurant. There is also a cooperative shop on the plaza that sells exceptional wool goods which are of very fine quality and somewhat expensive. Taquile Island is famous for its craft production, particularly for its beautiful textiles. The island is narrow at about 1 Km. wide and 6 to 7 Km. long. The visit could be exhausting because of the 533 steps on the stone stairway to climb to get to the village and because of the altitude (13,000 ft above sea level). On Taquile there are numerous pre-Inca and Inca ruins as well as Inca terracing. We will return in Puno in the afternoon, overnight at the Qelqatani Hotel or similar. (B,L)

DAY 12 : PUNO - LIMA
Morning at leisure in Puno. In the afternoon, transfer to the airport to take the flight to Lima (airfare included). Upon arrival, reception and transfer to Carmel Hotel or similar in Miraflores, Lima, where you will stay overnight. (B)

DAY 13 : TRANSFER OUT
Transfer to the airport and end of the services. (B)