DAY 1 LIMA
Pick up upon arrival at Lima’s airport and transportation to the
hotel. Overnight (No meals)
DAY 2 FULL DAY LIMA CITY TOUR & GOLD MUSEUM
Breakfast, then you will be picked up from your hotel around 9.00am.
The city tour begins with the 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 centre of the Plaza is a bronze fountain dating from 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 coats of arms of Lima and Pizarro.
Next to the Cathedral is the Archbishop's Palace. Then you'll
visit the Monastery of San Francisco, this is famous for the Sevillan
tile work and paneled ceiling in the cloisters, the catacombs
under the church and part of the monastery are well worth seeing,
You'll visit the old colonial streets in the centre of the city,
and the modern Lima with the district of San Isidro and Miraflores.
We will also visit the Peruvian Gold Museum; this excellent collection
includes pre-Columbian gold, silver and bronze, ceramics, weavings,
mummies, etc. Upstairs is a remarkable arms collections with an
impressive exhibition from Spanish colonial times. Finally, transfer
to the hotel and overnight. (B,L)
DAY 3 PARACAS
Pick up at your hotel early morning and transfer to the Bus Station
to take the Bus to Ica that departs at 07:00 am arriving at 11:30
am. Approx. Assistance upon arrival and transfer to the Hotel,
then excursion to Paracas of about 3 hours. Paracas is one of
the best marine reserves, with the highest concentration of marine
birds, we will visit the Interpretation Centre of the RNP, The
Cathedral, Lagunilla beach, Red Beach and Yumaque beach to see
petrified dinosaur eggs (in studio) and finally the Independence
Obelisk. In the afternoon return to the hotel and Overnight. (B,L)
DAY 4 BALLESTAS ISLANDS - NAZCA LINES
At 7:00 am transfer to a private dock where you will take a motorboat
excursion to the Ballestas island. This Islands are spectacular,
eroded into numerous arches and caves , which provide shelter
for thousands of seabirds, some of which are very rare, and sea
lions and fur seals in their natural surroundings. The Islands
are known as "The Galapagos of Peru". The famous candlestick
design, a Nazca civilization figure etched on the desert face,
can also be seen from the boat, at the end transfer to Nazca where
we will admire the famous Nazca lines. Cut into the stony desert
are large number of lines, not only parallels and geometrical
figures, but also designs such as a dog, an enormous monkey, a
bird with a wing span of over 100 meters, a spider and a tree.
The lines, that represent some sort of vast astronomical pre-Inca
calendar, are best seen from the air, we will take a half hour
flight above the Lines then we will have a visit to the Chauchilla
Cemetery, where skulls, mummies and pottery shards littering the
desert.
At 10:00 pm approx transfer to the Bus Station to take your Bus
to Arequipa (Bus Ticket included) (B,L)
DAY 5 AREQUIPA
Upon arrival reception and transfer to the selected Hotel. You
will be picked up in the afternoon. The tour of the White City
of Arequipa begins visiting: Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral, the
Cloister of the Church and Society, The Temple and the Plaza of
San Francisco, tour of the San Lorenzo neighborhood, visit and
tour of the Monasterio de Santa Catalina which was closed to the
public for centuries, restored and opened smoothly today allows
us to appreciate what was the city of Arequipa in the seventeenth
century, walking through its narrow streets, squares and perfumed
gardens and impressive addition to the tight Cloisters by huge
walls of Ashlar, Stone rustic washes, cells and all that make
up this small colonial citadel, then we moved to the beautiful
and green countryside of Yanahuara’s Pointview contemplate as
the Misti Volcano, Pichu Pichu and Chachani the terraces of Paucarpata,
The Mill Sabandia, Tingo and the Mirador de Sachaca. At the end
return to the hotel. Overnight. (B)
DAY 6 COLCA CANYON
08:00 am Leave Arequipa to a journey to the center of the Earth,
our end Colca Canyon, towards nor west direction behind snow-covered
Chachani, Yura, small valley with thermal springs, see wild vicuñas
in Pampa Cañahuas national reserve, Alpacas & llamas
in Tocra, some birds like flamingoes, ibis, andean gooze, ducks,
Andean eagle "Kara Kara" view point of the Volcanoes
and snow covered mountains in Patapampa (4,800 m.)(15,000ft.),
See the Ampato, Sabancaya, Walca Walca, etc.) Chivay Capital of
the valley. Afternoon visit to the thermal springs & pools
in La Calera. (Admission to the pools not included, about $5 per
person). Overnight at selected accommodation. (B,L, D)
DAY 7 COLCA CANYON - PUNO
Early morning after breakfast leave for a full day excursion.
We departure to Cruz del Condor where you can appreciate the flight
of the condors. Also the Geographical Impressive scene, created
by the Colca river can be admired. Approximately one hour after,
the tour will come back to Chivay, stopping in the typical villages
of: Pinchollo, Maca and Yanque.
Viewpoints of Chocotetico and Antahuilque where the stone and
mock ups Collaguas can be seen that people have used to test,
parts of the canyon which are suitable for cultivation. This is
a good place to appreciate the Andean valley of the Colca. Hanging
pre-Inca tombs.
Lunch in the village of Chivay and then bus transportation to
go Puno. Upon arrival assistance and transportation to the hotel.
Overnight (B, L)
DAY 8 UROS ISLAND AND AMANTANI ISLAND (OVERNIGHT)
Our trip to Lake Titicaca begins with the pickup from your hotel
in Puno to go to the port of Puno where we board the boat that
took us to the amazing floating islands of the Uros.
It is said that Uros have inhabited these islands for hundreds
of years, people of the Uros know how to remove the abundant existing
cane reed and put it together in large quantities and then putting
them together to form small islands and platforms so that these
ancient inhabitants despite the weather today remain living in
artificial islands of reeds, known as the Water Tribe, they have
to build their own islands regularly, adding new layers of "Totora."
Their homes and boats are made from this material.
During our visit we will visit native families, schoolhouses,
souvenir shops and can even ride in one of his little reed boats,
then we will go in our boat to the island of Amantani, located
at an altitude of 3.817 meters. Arriving at the island will taste
typical local lunch, then we will go to the famous pre-Inca temples
Pachamama and Pachatata , these temples are dedicated to the fertility
of the land and ceremonial rituals are offered there.
This island is inhabited by Quechua-speaking natives still ruled
by their ancient traditions, whose main business is the production
of ceramics and textiles. The positive energy of this island is
so powerful that it is known as the "Island of Love."
Here we have a magnificent panoramic view of the evening, after
our visit we will have accommodation at the family home, dinner
and overnight at Amantaní (Shared bathrooms, no hot water).
(B,L,D)
DAY 9 AMANTANI AND TAQUILE ISLAND
After breakfast descend to the port of Amantaní to take
our boat and head to Taquile Island. This island is inhabited
by Quechua-speaking natives who have developed an efficient work
in community and every family to help each other, also implement
the barter system, carried through generations (known as the barter
exchange of goods) but their main economic activity is agriculture
and are also expert weavers and artisans, local residents themselves
have been directly involved in improving tourism in the island
without losing their ancestral customs, after our visit we will
have the typical lunch of fresh fish (Trout) in the afternoon
we descend to the port for our boat to take us back to Puno.Overnight
(B,L)
DAY 10 PUNO - CUSCO
Early breakfast and transfer to the bus station so you can take
the ride to Cusco. Departs Puno on guided bus to Cusco, visiting
on the route picturesque towns and archeological sites such as
Andahuaylillas, Raqchi, Sicuani, La Raya and Pukara. Lunch included.
Afternoon arrival in Cusco, reception and transfer to your accommodation.
Overnight at the hotel.(B,L)
(*) Additional fare if travelling by train. Ask for availability.
DAY 11 CUSCO CITY TOUR
Breakfast and will have the free morning to rest and also we suggest
you have a light lunch in either your hotel or in one of the surrounded;
in the evening we will depart on a City tour (entrance to the
archaeological centers and museums including) we will visit the
Main square, Cathedral, the Koricancha (temple of the sun) and
in addition we will make a route bordering archaeological centers
like Sacsayhuaman Fortress, Q'enko, Puka Pukara and Tambomachay,
tour finishes 6:30pm approximately at the main square in order
you can take dinner in one of the exquisite restaurants in the
area, then overnight. (B)
*Optional Buffet Dinner with Folkloric Show: Adding $24 per person
DAY 12 FULL DAY SACRED VALLEY TOUR
Breakfast. You will be picked up at 8:15 am. Full day excursion
to the Urubamba Valley visiting: the colorful Indian market in
Pisac where a mixture of color and tradition will be able appreciated
besides will have a good opportunity to try our bargain skills
on the free time to interact with the local craftsmen to purchase
their hand-made souvenirs. The Valley has a distance of 31 km
(19 miles) of Cusco, and an altitude of 2,970 ms (9,700 p), Pisac
is located to the entrance of the Sacred Valley and followed by
Ollantaytambo, the older town continuously occupied of the American
continent. The narrow streets of Ollantaytambo, along with their
channels that have not varied from the time Inca, evoke their
ancestral inheritance, lunch in a typical restaurant and then
the last visit will be to Chinchero market.
Chinchero is believed to be the mythical birthplace of the rainbow.
Its major claim to tourism is its colorful Sunday market which
is much less tourist-orientated than the market at Pisac. At the
end, return to Cusco main square at 6:30pm approx.
The night is free for you to eat in a restaurant of your choice;
although we always have plenty of suggestions for you should you
require them. (B, L)
Note: Take this tour on market days: Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday
Bilingual Guided tour on different days
DAY 13 CUSCO / MACHU PICCHU (*Overnight in Aguas Calientes)
Early breakfast and pickup to go the train station to depart to
Machu Picchu, the trip takes about 4 hours. During the trip we
will have an amazing view of the landscapes of the Sacred Valley
of Urubamba and the Amazon rainforest providing you a small hint
of how much Peru has to offer. Upon arrival to the little town
of Aguas Calientes you will have to approach the bus station towards
the “Ciudadela of Machu Picchu” (Only 20 minutes ride) to receive
a professional guided tour by this Huge Historical Sanctuary follow
by some free time to explore the zone on your own and then take
your buffet lunch at the selected restaurant (included), an according
time, we will go down to the Aguas Calientes town to relax at
the hot springs or just overnight at the select hotel in Aguas
Calientes town. (B,L).
DAY 14 MACHU PICCHU / CUSCO
Breakfast and rest of day at leisure by your own (entrance and
bus fee to Machu Picchu not included on this day) in the afternoon
return to Cusco. Reception at the train station and transfer to
the Hotel where it passed the night (B).
Upon request: You can make a second visit to Machu Picchu and
have the chance to know hidden places, such as the Intipunku (Gate
of the Sun) or for more adventures can take a hike to the top
of Huayna Picchu (Young Mountain) to visit the Temple of the Moon
and enjoy a spectacular view of the city. Or if you have good
physical conditions can take a hike full of adrenaline to the
Putukusi mountain opposite position than Machu Picchu which allows
us to have other unforgettable views from this new wonder.
DAY 15 CUSCO / LIMA
Transfer from hotel to the airport for your return flight back
to Lima, (airfare not included).(B)
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