| DAY 1: |
LIMA |
Arrival and reception at the international airport of Lima and transfer to the hotel.
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| DAY 2: |
LIMA (City Tour)) |
In the morning guided visit to the colonial city section of Lima San Martin Square, Plaza de Armas (Main Square), The Cathedral of Lima, San Francisco Monastery. In the afternoon we visit some of the nicest districts in Lima like San Isidro, Miraflores, Park of Love, Huaca Pucllana, El Olivar and Grau Square. Overnight |
| DAY 3: |
Lima – Ballestas Islands – Ica - Nazca |
We start very early with a 3 hour bus ride along the Panamericana main Peruvian road south to the village of Pisco. From the seaport we continue by boat, passing by the famous Candelabro on our way to the Ballestas Islands. Here we can observe the rich flora and fauna with its penguins, sea lions and diversity of seabirds. Snack before we continue by bus on a panoramic road towards the village of Nazca, visiting on the way some local wine yards and the oasis of Huacachina, famous for sand boarding. We arrive late afternoon at our hotel in Nazca |
| DAY 4: |
Nazca Lines |
The morning is dedicated to the exploration of the mysterious and enigmatic Nazca Lines representing animals and geometric forms engraved in the desert by the Nazca Culture inhabitants 1500 years ago and discovered by Maria Reiche. We appreciate this marvel from a bird’s perspective in a spectacular flight by small aircraft. In the afternoon we visit the Chauchillas Cemetery from the Nazca Culture and have free time to visit the Museum of Maria Reiche. Overnight |
| DAY 5: |
Nazca - Arequipa |
Early in the morning leave the hotel bus ride along the Panamericana main Peruvian road after 8 hour arrival in Arequipa located at 2325m/7000 ft. Afternoon at leisure for resting, shopping or optional visits. This beautiful white city (due to its volcanic rock constructions) has a lot to offer. We recommend a visit to the Santa Catalina Convent or one of the many museums. Overnight |
| DAY 6: |
Arequipa – Colca Canyon |
We start early our long, scenic bus ride to the Colca Canyon at 3400m (11’200 ft) probably the deepest one in the world. During our drive we enjoy some spectacular views of volcanoes, agricultural terraces and wild alpaca and vicuña herds. We stay overnight at one of the cozy lodges in the canyon |
| DAY 7: |
Colca Canyon – Arequipa - Puno |
We travel early morning to the famous vantage point of Cruz del Condor from where we have the best view down into the canyon in order to observe the majestic flight of the condors rising with the morning thermals. We have plenty of time to enjoy the valley before we continue in the afternoon by bus to Puno (app. 6 hrs drives). Arrival to Puno in the evening located at 3800m/12,550ft and transfer to the hotel |
| DAY 8: |
Uros and Taquile Islands |
After breakfast we start our visit of the highest navigable lake in the world with the fascinating floating reed islands of the Uros. From here a 2 hour boat ride brings us to the traditional island of Taquile where we visit the locals, learning more about their ancestral traditions and daily life. In the afternoon back to Puno and transfer to the Hotel |
| DAY 9: |
Puno - Cusco |
An 8 hour panoramic bus ride brings us over the highlands to the former capital of the Incas: Cusco. During the trip we enjoy our lunch and visit different tourist attractions like the colonial church of Andahuaylillas and the Inca temple Raqchi (dedicated to Viracocha). Arrival to Cusco transfer to our hotel for overnight (3300 m/10,900 ft) |
| DAY 10: |
Cusco (City tour) |
Day to visit the most important buildings in Cusco City like the Cathedral from the early 17th century, it is a fine example of colonial baroque art, the Koricancha or Temple of the Sun the most important temple built in the Incan time continue the excursion with the visit to the nearby Inca remains of Tambomachay with their water fountains; Q’enqo the religious center; Puca Pucara the red fortress and finally the impressive Sacsayhuaman “House of the Sun”, with temples, palaces and important astronomical observatories. Many of the stones which form the walls weigh up to 200 tons and were placed with incredible precision. Overnight |
| DAY 11: |
Cusco Sacred Valley of the Incas |
Full day tour we go in a bus to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. On the way we visit a weaving centre/museum, where the local weavers explain the textile making process from shearing, spinning and dying with plant extracts to the actual weaving. We continue our tour with a visit to the colorful handicraft market in the village of Pisaq. Leaving Pisaq bus ride to the restaurant to have lunch after lunch we ride again to the typical village of Ollantaytambo, often described as a living museum, for the descendants of the Incas continue to live in the houses built by their ancestors. Overnight |
| DAY 12: |
Machupicchu |
After breakfast, we make a magnificent train ride through the Urubamba Valley to Aguas Calientes town. During the 2 hour ride following the course of the Urubamba we descend into ever more lush tropical vegetation. Arriving at Aguas Calientes, we ride up to the most famous site in the southern hemisphere: the enigmatic remains of the Lost City of the Incas: legendary Machupicchu. We visit this magical site with an expert guide and then have some time for individual exploration. Overnight in Aguas Calientes |
| DAY 13: |
Machupicchu – Cusco |
Optional day to come back to Machupicchu and explore bit more the Inca City, walk to the Sun Gate which takes two hours and a half back and forth, or walk to the Inca Bridge or climb to the famous Huaynapicchu mountain. In the afternoon train back to Cusco. Overnight |
| DAY 14: |
Cusco - Lima |
Transfer from the hotel to the airport. Reception at Lima airport and transfer to the hotel. Day at leisure |
| DAY 15: |
Lima |
Transfer to the Airport for International flight connection |
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OUR SERVICE INCLUDES: |
Transportation: All national flights, buses and trains
Accommodation: 14 nights hotel (3-4*, double rooms)
Tours: Transport, Guide and entrance tickets to all mentioned places.
Included Meals: All breakfasts, 01 snack, 02 lunches |
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NOT INCLUDED: |
International flights airport taxes optional tours/meals and extra services such as tips. |
A journey through the very best of southern Peru, from one of the world’s driest deserts and the country’s only Marine National Park, across the Andes and down into the Amazon basin. We begin in the Ballestas Islands, where the meeting of the warm El Niño Ocean current with the cold current of Humboldt has created the world’s most fertile seas – rich in marine fauna. From there to the Nazca Lines, mammoth geometric and zoomorphic designs etched onto the desert floor by pre-Inca cultures. From the coast to the land of the condor and one of the world’s deepest canyons at Colca and on to the highest navigable lake in the world – Lake Titicaca, still home to the descendants of the ancient people who first inhabited its fertile shores thousands of years ago. From the sacred lake we travel north to the hub of the greatest empire the Americas have ever seen – Cusco, the Inca capital. The city we see today is the result of the imposition of one culture on another, with the remains of Inca palaces and temples forming the foundations of Spanish churches and mansions… enjoy this wonderful trip at Llapan Atiq style!.