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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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Lima Plaza
de Armas
Chan-chan
Nazca
Lines
Colca Canyon
typical
native fishing boat
Sun Island
Cathedral
Machu
Picchu
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