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DAY 1 - Lima (Arrival)
Upon arrival at Lima airport, you will be met by local representative and escorted to your hotel. Local representative will brief you around the attractions and facilities that the city has. Rest of the day is free at own leisure, you might explore this beautiful city. In the north is the city of Caral, the oldest civilization of America, and to the south is the Archaeological Complex of Pachacamac. Lima's history predates the colonial presence in the country. The establishment of the viceroyalty transformed the city into the main political and administrative center of South America. During this period, significant churches, monasteries, mansions and balconies were built. The arrival of modernity didn’t transform the historic center, which is recognized as a World Heritage Site. Museums with great works of art, archaeological sites, beaches, the boardwalk, valleys, natural reserves, the nightlife, the thrill of adventure sports, and the exquisite cuisine gives Peru’s capital an authentic personality and makes tourism in Lima a unique experience in the country. *Remarks for Hotel Accommodation in Lima: All hotels standard check in time is 1400-1500pm afternoon. Transfer Travel by Coach or Van (depend of group size) Meals Self expenses Hotel in Lima
DAY 2 - Lima
Wake up to breakfast in the hotel before hitting the streets of Lima’s old town; a UNESCO-listed World Heritage Site packed with fascinating historical buildings. Start with the Larco Museum, located in the traditional Pueblo Libre district, which is housed in a beautifully restored viceregal mansion built on a pre-Columbian pyramid. The museum boasts the world’s most complete pre-Hispanic collection of gold and silver objects, as well as pieces of erotic art. Then visit Casa Aliaga, a colonial mansion granted in 1535 by chief conquistador Francisco Pizarro to Jeronimo de Aliaga, one of his captains. This is the only house from that time that to this day has always been owned by the same family. Continue to a scenic tour in the colonial downtown, which originates and spreads out from the Main Square. Here you can appreciate the grandiose architecture of the Spanish Empire and be amazed by Lima´s Cathedral. Erected in the 16th century, this building took more than 80 years to complete. After the tour, you’ll be transferred back to the hotel. (Additonal Optional tour available) *Remarks for Hotel Accommodation in Lima: All hotels standard check in time is 1400-1500pm afternoon. Transfer Travel by Coach or Van (depend of group size) Meals Breakfast in hotel, Lunch & Dinner at own expenses Hotel in Lima
DAY 3 - Lima - Paracas
Have breakfast at the hotel before you are picked up and taken from your hotel to the bus station. A representative will assist you along the way. Take the bus from Lima to Paracas (about 3.5 hours - 265km). Upon arrival, you will be taken your selected hotel in Paracas and will have the remainder of the day at leisure. Paracas is a town on Peru's west coast. It's known for beaches, like El Chaco, set on sheltered Paracas Bay. The town is a launch point for the uninhabited Ballestas Islands, home to sea lions, pelicans and Humboldt penguins. Rugged, wildlife-rich Paracas National Reserve spans desert, ocean, islands and the Paracas Peninsula. The peninsula’s Paracas Candelabra is a huge prehistoric geoglyph, etched into a hillside. (Additonal Optional tour available) *Remarks for Hotel Accommodation in Paracas: All hotels standard check in time is 1400-1500pm afternoon. Transfer Travel by Coach or Van (depend of group size) Meals Breakfast in hotel, Lunch & Dinner at own arrangement Hotel in Paracas
DAY 4 - Paracas - Ballestas Islands - Nazca
Begin the day with breakfast at the hotel. A transportation service will bring you to El Chaco pier to embark on a boat ride to the Ballestas Islands. The Ballestas are a collection of rocky islets with beautiful geographical formations, just a few kilometres off the western coast of Peru. The islands are the ideal habitat for various species of birds and an eclectic mix of wildlife like seals, boobies, pelicans, sea lions and the endangered Humboldt penguin. Cruise around the islands’ dramatic cliffs and watch large herds of noisy sea lions relaxing on the rocks, birds stretching their wings and if you’re lucky, dolphins near to your boat. While you will not disembark onto the islands, you will get startlingly close to this impressive array of wildlife. As you sail, you will also pass the Paracas Candelabra, a huge geoglyph that has been dated to around 200 BC, although the purpose and the creator of this three-pronged carving remain a mystery. At the end of your boat tour, you will be taken to the bus station for your transfer to Nazca. *Remarks for Hotel Accommodation in Nazca: All hotels standard check in time is 1400-1500pm afternoon. Transfer Travel by Coach or Van (depend of group size) Meals Breakfast in hotel, Lunch & Dinner at own arrangement Hotel in Nazca
DAY 5 - Nazca Lines - Arequipa
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the Nazca airport for an on a 30-minute flight over the desert and observe the mysterious Nazca Lines, which are best appreciated from the air. Nazca is a small town that could easily go unnoticed on a map if it were not for the mysterious lines etched on the desert that has given the area worldwide fame. Although they are centuries old, how and why they were made is still an enigma. A monkey, a spider, a condor, all large figures, can be seen from the sky for you to try to uncover the mystery. If weather conditions and airspace permits, you will fly over recent findings in Palpa. After flying over the mountains, where 150-million-year-old fossils can be found, your flight comes to an end. When finished, you will be taken to the bus station towards Arequipa (about 10 hours journey). Transfer to your selected hotel. *Remarks for Hotel Accommodation in Arequipa: All hotels standard check in time is 1400-1500pm afternoon. Flight Nazca Lines (flight duration about 30 minutes) Transfer Travel by Coach or Van (depend of group size) Meals Breakfast in hotel, Lunch & Dinner at own expenses Hotel in Arequipa
DAY 6 - Arequipa
Breakfast at the hotel. The route begins in Arequipa's Main Square, one of the most beautiful of Peru. Front facing this square is the imposing Cathedral, built in the seventeenth century. From there, go to the Monastery of Santa Catalina, a cloister and small religious citadel built in 1579, still in use to date. Then, visit the Church of the Compania de Jesus (1590), considered a classic example of local baroque architecture that houses an exceptional exhibition of paintings and murals. Finally, visit the districts of Yanahuara and Carmen Alto for a panoramic view of the Arequipa countryside. At the end, you are transferred to your hotel in Arequipa. *Remarks for Hotel Accommodation in Arequipa: All hotels standard check in time is 1400-1500pm afternoon. Transfer Travel by Coach or Van (depend of group size) Meals Breakfast in hotel, Lunch & Dinner at own arrangement Hotel in Arequipa
DAY 7 - Arequipa - Colca Valley
Depart Arequipa after breakfast at the hotel (drive distance about 3 hours - 165km), driving through the Yura district en route to the Colca Valley. Yura is characterized by a number of dramatic geographical features such as gullies, mountain ranges, and canyons. Continue through the Pampa Canahuas Reserve, an extensive plain populated by vicuñas, one of the four indigenous Andean camelids found all over Peru. Cross through the pampas of Viscachani and Toccra, skirting the crater of the Chucura Volcano to reach the Los Andes scenic lookout in Patapampa, which is 4,800 meters above sea level. From here, you can see the various volcanoes that surround Arequipa. Lunch is in the picturesque town of Chivay with a transfer in the afternoon to your selected hotel in the Colca Valley. Rest of the day free at leisure or you may visit the local hot springs. *Remarks for Hotel Accommodation in Colca Valley: All hotels standard check in time is 1400-1500pm afternoon. Transfer Travel by Coach or Van (depend of group size) Meals Breakfast in hotel, Lunch at Local Restaurant, Dinner at own expenses Hotel in Colca Valley
DAY 8 - Colca Valley - Canyon Tour
After breakfast at the hotel, prepare for a day of high drama with a trip to the breathtaking Condor Cross lookout. Take a deep breath and appreciate the sheer vastness of the Colca Valley, which is one of the world's deepest canyons with a maximum depth of more than 4,160 meters – twice that of the Grand Canyon. The thrill of the experience is enhanced by the natural spectacle of huge condors flying over the canyon. Watch in awe as these graceful birds of prey glide over the canyon, patrolling it with military discipline. Descend to the valley floor to discover some of the rustic towns on the banks of the River Colca such as Chivay, Pinchollo, Maca, Achoma and Yanque, where quaint colonial churches are as much as part of the scenery as the peaks of the Andes. There are also stops at the lookouts of Antahuilque and Choquetico to admire majestic views of the valley. Continue to the Ocolle lookout to admire the pre-Inca agricultural terraces known as ‘the Amphitheatre’ and then hike to the Uyo Uyo archaeological site. Return to and drop off at your hotel. *Remarks for Hotel Accommodation in Colca Valley: All hotels standard check in time is 1400-1500pm afternoon. Transfer Travel by Coach or Van (depend of group size) Meals Breakfast in hotel, Lunch at Local Restaurant, Dinner at own expenses Hotel in Colca Valley
DAY 9 - Colca Valley - Puno
Morning free at leisure, take to the road for Puno on the western shore of Lake Titicaca (abour 3 hours drive distance - 165km). The route cuts through the Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve and takes in the stunning ‘stone forests’ of Patahuasi. The landscapes and scenery are both dramatic and enchanting; you will pass high plains, volcanoes, unusual rock formations and even lagoons, where you can spot cranes drying their wings above the water. There are several viewpoints, remote cafés that offer visitors coca tea and artisans selling traditional textiles and handicrafts along the route. On arrival in Puno, you will be transferred to your hotel, and you will have the rest of the day at your leisure. *Remarks for Hotel Accommodation in Puno: All hotels standard check in time is 1400-1500pm afternoon. Transfer Travel by Coach or Van (depend of group size) Meals Breakfast in hotel, Lunch Box, Dinner at own expenses Hotel in Puno
DAY 10 - Puno - Lake Titicaca - Puno
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the port of Puno, where a boat will take you to the Floating Islands of Uros. The Uros are an ancient society who populate a series of artificial islands built on the basis of the cattail reeds, which grow in the lake itself. The islands are built by weaving the reeds in places where it grows thicker, forming a natural layer. On top, the inhabitants build their houses, also made of reeds, and cook outdoors in order to prevent possible fires. After an hour-and-a-half tour, continue your trip to the Island of Taquile. This island is Quechua speaking, unlike the other islands in the lake which are Aymara-speaking. The island was once part of the Inca Empire and vestiges of that culture can still be seen in its structures. Once there, receive a brief explanation of the island and witness a cultural activity. Then it’s time for lunch, followed your return to Puno. (Additonal Optional tour available) *Remarks for Hotel Accommodation in Puno: All hotels standard check in time is 1400-1500pm afternoon. Transfer Travel by Coach or Van (depend of group size) Meals Breakfast in hotel, Lunch at Local Restaurant, Dinner at own expenses Hotel in Puno
DAY 11 - Puno - Cusco
Breakfast at the hotel. At the agreed time, a transportation service transfers you from your hotel to the bus station where you are assisted by a representative. The ride to Cusco is set to have interesting stops on route. The first stop is made in the town of Pucara and the Pucara Lithic Museum. This was the first urban settlement on the highlands, a civilization that populated the area between 100 and 300 B.C. After a brief break at La Raya, the highest pass on our way to Cusco (at 4313 m.a.s.l), the bus stops at Sicuani where lunch is served. We then head on to Racchi, where Wiracocha Temple, an Inca site built in honour of Wiracocha, a powerful Andean God, is located. The rectangular construction shows thatched rooftops 20 meters above the ground, which are thought to be the highest in the Inca Empire. Later, we visit the Church of Andahuaylillas, known as the "Sistine Chapel of the Americas" owing to the high-quality pieces of art it shelters. The church was built during the XVI century on top of Wari remains. Today it houses a beautifully restored Colonial organ. Finally, a short 40 kilometres drive gets us to Cusco at the end of today's journey. *Remarks for Hotel Accommodation in Cusco: All hotels standard check in time is 1400-1500pm afternoon. Transfer Travel by Coach or Van (depend of group size) Meals Breakfast in hotel, Lunch at Local Restaurant, Dinner at own expenses Hotel in Cusco
DAY 12 - Cusco
Breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a guided tour of the former capital of the Inca Empire. The tour starts with a visit to Santo Domingo Convent, a large Renaissance-baroque complex, which was built over the Inca Coricancha Temple. It was one of the most important temples dedicated to worshipping of the sun, and its foundations are still prominent at the base of the convent. Ancient chronicles say the temple was covered in gold leaf and filled with golden representations of nature. Then, visit the Cathedral, the most imposing monument of the Main Square. Head to the hills above Cusco to visit the remains of the fortress of Sacsayhuaman, whose impressive ramparts offer a stunning panoramic view of Cusco, and the ruins of the temple and amphitheatre of Qenqo, where it is believed the Incas practised agricultural rituals. Admire Qenqo and then finally visit Puka Pukara (‘Red fortress’ in Quechua) an Inca military complex located on a prominent hill. Its dwellings squares, bathrooms, aqueducts, walls, and towers can still be appreciated. Afterwards, return to your hotel. (Additonal Optional tour available) *Remarks for Hotel Accommodation in Cusco: All hotels standard check in time is 1400-1500pm afternoon. Transfer Travel by Coach or Van (depend of group size) Meals Breakfast in hotel, Lunch at Local Restaurant, Dinner at own expenses Hotel in Cusco
DAY 13 - Cusco - Chinchero - Ollantaytambo - Sacred Valley
Breakfast in hotel, you are picked up from your hotel to visit the town of Chinchero, a traditional Cusco urban centre located at an elevated point with a beautiful view of the valley. The inhabitants of this area preserve the artisan traditions and the inherited knowledge of the Incas and display them in their clothes and customs. In Chinchero there are also archaeological remains and a beautiful seventeenth-century church, one of the first Catholic buildings in Peru. Then, you are transferred to the Living Museum of Yucay, a centre of Andean handicraft traditions where demonstrations of the elaboration of textile work, adobe, pottery and silverware are carried out in the same way in which they used to in ancient times; an original recreation of Incan traditions. In addition, you may be able to feed the "residents" at this museum. These include llamas, sheep and alpacas! Later, have lunch in Ollantaytambo and enjoy a superior Andean gastronomy experience in Chuncho restaurant, where the true spirit of the Sacred Valley radiates in a cosy atmosphere. Upon arriving in Ollantaytambo, visit its town, inhabited uninterruptedly since Inca times, and climb the iconic fortress, built next to a mountain. At the end of this activity, you are transferred back to your hotel. *Remarks for Hotel Accommodation in Sacred Valley (Urubamba): All hotels standard check in time is 1400-1500pm afternoon. Transfer Travel by Coach or Van (depend of group size) Meals Breakfast in hotel, Lunch at Local Restaurant, Dinner at own expenses Hotel in Sacred Valley
DAY 14 - Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu - Cusco
Breakfast by hotel. Transfer to Ollanta train station. Your tour to Machu Picchu begins with a train ride to Aguas Calientes in approximately two hours. This town is also known as "Machu Picchu pueblo" and is the last stop before entering the remains of the most important archaeological site in Peru. In Aguas Calientes there is a craft market, restaurants and hotels of different categories for those who prefer to spend the night at the foot of the mountain and climb it early the following morning. Finally, after a short transfer by bus, reach Machu Picchu, a masterpiece of engineering and architecture that served as a sanctuary and retreat for the Inca Pachacuti. Machu Picchu, which means "Old Mountain", and is considered a World Heritage by the UNESCO and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. A guided tour explains the origins behind this awe-inspiring citadel, presenting its most prominent landmarks such as the monumental Main Square, the Royal Quarters, the Temple of the Three Windows, the Circular Towers, the Sacred Sun Dial, and the Burial Grounds. Return to Aguas Calientes for lunch and then board the train back to Cusco. Travel Tips to Machu Picchu:
*Remarks for Hotel Accommodation in Cusco: All hotels standard check in time is 1400-1500pm afternoon. Transfer Travel by Coach or Van (depend of group size) Meals Breakfast in hotel, Lunch at Local Restaurant, Dinner at own arrangement Hotel in Cusco
DAY 15 - Cusco (Departure)
A transportation service transfers you from the selected hotel to the airport for your flight departure home or next destination. Assistance of a representative along the way. (You may add on for domestic flight fly back to Lima, domestic air ticket at ADD ON OPTIONAL) Flight Cusco - Lima (flight duration about 90 minutes, domestic air ticket at ADD ON OPTIONAL) Transfer Travel by Coach or Van (depend of group size) Meals Breakfast in hotel, Lunch & Dinner at own arrangement
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ROH | 12284.98 | 9730.38 | 9266.45 |
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ROH | 14532.30 | 10670.28 | 10296.73 |
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ROH | 11947.58 | 9489.38 | 9043.53 |
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