DAY 01

PLACE OF ORIGIN – LIMA (CITY TOUR) – MAGIC WATER CIRCUIT

Arrive at scheduled time. Pick up and welcome at the airport. Transfer and accommodation at the hotel.
In the afternoon, at a proper time we will have a city tour visiting the Historical Center: Plaza San Martin, Plaza Mayor, Government Palace, Cathedral, Archbishop’s Palace, City Hall, etc. Convent and Church of San Francisco, with monumental assembly of colonial art; its Chorus and Library of the monks; Sacristy with paintings of Zurbaran and Rivera; Big Patio of the Main Cloister, Moorish arches and Catacombs, underground crypts from the colonial era. Modern Lima: The tour continues through the more traditional Residential Areas: El Olivar de San Isidro, Central Park of Miraflores and Larcomar, ended with a spectacular panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean. Finally we will enjoy the Magic Water Circuit.

DAY 02

LIMA – PARACAS

In the morning pick up from the hotel and transfer to the bus station heading to the Bay of Paracas (bus trip approx. 3.30 hrs). Arrival in Paracas, reception at the bus station and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, after lunch we will have the tour of the Paracas National Reserve and also we will visit the interpretation center on our way back to the hotel.

DAY 03

PARACAS – ISLAS BALLESTAS – NAZCA CITY

In the morning, after breakfast we will enjoy a Boat Tour through the Ballestas Islands where we will observe sea lions, penguins, pelicans and a variety of different birds. In the afternoon we will go to the city of Nazca where we will have the afternoon free for personal activities.

DAY 04

NAZCA CITY – FLIGHT OVER THE NAZCA LINES – ARCHEOLOGICAL TOUR – AREQUIPA

At an appropriate time we will go to the aerodrome to flight over the Nazca Lines. After we will move back to the city of Nazca. In the afternoon we will have a tour where we will visit the archaeological museum Antonini where we can appreciate the wonderful aspects of Nazca culture, such as, the ceramics, famous mantles, circuit boards of Nazca geoglyphs and their models. Also we will visit the fantastic Cantayoc aqueducts and see the Paredones (Inca administrative center). After dinner we will board our bus heading to the city of Arequipa.

DAY 05

AREQUIPA(COUNTRYSIDE CITY TOUR)

Breakfast and transfer to the airport for our domestic flight to Arequipa. Arrival, reception and transfer to hotel. In the afternoon we will have a city tour, where we will visit the monuments of the White City of Arequipa: the Monastery of Santa Catalina, Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral, Church and Cloisters of the Society of Jesus; Dome of San Ignacio; Yanahuara and Cayma Alto Mirador, Plaza and Mirador of Sachaca, Tingo’s SPA, Inka terraces of Paucarpata District, Mill of Sabandia, Founder’s Mansion. Return to selected hotel.

DAY 06

AREQUIPA – COLCA CANYON – CHIVAY

Pick up from the hotel and departure from Arequipa. We will start our trip to one of the deepest canyons in the world, taking the road to Yura , bordering the snowy Chachani through Pampa de Arrieros and Pampa Cañahua (National Reserve of Aguada Blanca and Salinas) habitat of the beautiful south american camelids, vicuñas, llamas and alpacas. Then we will go to Viscachani where we will enjoy a coca tea to acclimate our bodies. Continuing the tour will appreciate in the wetlands of Tocra a wide variety of migratory birds, including flamingos and ibises. Also we will pass by the crater of an extincted volcano (Chucura). After we will stop at the viewpoint of the volcano, which is the highest point of the road (16.076 feet latitude) where we will see much of the western range. Later we will descend to the town of Chivay (11.811 feet latitude) where we will have lunch. Accommodation at the hotel. In the afternoon, optional visit to the hot springs of La Calera, which surpass 100°F (38°C). In the evening we will enjoy the dinner accompanied by a folkloric show.

DAY 07

COLCA CANYON – CRUZ DEL CONDOR – CHIVAY – LAGUNILLAS -PUNO

Early in the morning breakfast at the hotel. Then we will head to the Cruz del Condor, where we can appreciate the depth of the canyon and the flight of the majestic condor at close distance. Returning back we will observe archaeological pre-Inca remains, agricultural terraces and other panoramic views of the Colca Canyon. We will also pass through the villages of Pinchollo, Maca, Achoma, Yanque and we will stop in the last one so we can visit the typical churches and interacting with inhabitants who still wear their traditional dress embroidered by themselves. Adittionally, we will visit the viewpoints of Choquetico and Antahuilque, where we will observe the impressive terraces of the valley, pre-Inca tombs and models. Arrival to Chivay and lunch. Departure to Puno.

DAY 08

PUNO – UROS ISLANDS – TAQUILE ISLAND – PUNO

Pick up from hotel and we will start our journey to Cusco. On the way we will visit different archaeological sites and tourist sites, such as, Pucara (Puno) where we will find the archaeological site and vibrant modern tradition of pottery; and also the Lithic Museum. Continuing the journey of this day, we will get to the architectural complex of Raqchi (Cusco), built by the Inca Viracocha in homage to the superior god Apu Kon Titi Viracocha. The place has multiple complex buildings, farming terraces, “kanchas” (apartments), “wayranas “qolqas” (warehouses) and religious sources of water, etc. As part of our route we will arrive in Andahuaylillas, where the famous and beautiful church of the same name known as the Sistine Chapel of America is located. Here we will appreciate beautiful examples of Colonial Art. Returning back we will pass by different villages as Saylla, Oropesa, Tipon and Huasao.

DAY 09

PUNO – PUKARA – RAQCHI – ANDAHUAYLILLAS – CUSCO

Pick up from hotel and we will start our journey to Cusco. On the way we will visit different archaeological sites and tourist sites, such as, Pucara (Puno) where we will find the archaeological site and vibrant modern tradition of pottery; and also the Lithic Museum. Continuing the journey of this day, we will get to the architectural complex of Raqchi (Cusco), built by the Inca Viracocha in homage to the superior god Apu Kon Titi Viracocha. The place has multiple complex buildings, farming terraces, “kanchas” (apartments), “wayranas “qolqas” (warehouses) and religious sources of water, etc. As part of our route we will arrive in Andahuaylillas, where the famous and beautiful church of the same name known as the Sistine Chapel of America is located. Here we will appreciate beautiful examples of Colonial Art. Returning back we will pass by different villages as Saylla, Oropesa, Tipon and Huasao.

DAY 10

CUSCO – REGOCIJO PLAZA AND CUSCO CATHEDRAL – QORICANCHA – WHITE CHRIST – SAQSAYHUAMAN – QENQO

In the afternoon we will have a City Tour of Cusco visiting the main tourist areas in the city, such as, the Cathedral, Plaza Mayor, passing through various traditional streets. Also we will visit the Qoricancha (Temple of the Sun) and we will continue our route visiting Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Tambomachay and completing our journey in Pucapucara.

DAY 11

CUSCO – PISAC TOWN – PISAC COMPLEX – URUBAMBA – OLLANTAYTAMBO – SACRED VALLEY

Breakfast and pick up from hotel. We will begin our tour of the Sacred Valley of the Incas where we will have brief stops for photographing cultural elements and landscapes on our way to the first visit point, Pisaq. We will stop at the viewpoints of Qorao – Taray where we will have a fantastic view of the valley and river Willcamayu . Once in in Pisaq we will appreciate the colorful village and we will have a guided tour of the archaeological complex. Continuing our journey we will get to Urubamba where we will have our buffet lunch.
After lunch, we will follow our tour until we arrive in the living Inca town of Ollantaytambo, where Incas still live and whose urban planning is purely Inca. We will visit the archaeological complex of Ollantaytambo where we will visit the religious, astronomical and military complex. Also we will see how the ancient Incas moved stone blocks of nearly 60 metric tons from one mountain to the other. We will finish our journey with the transfer to the selected hotel.

DAY 12

SACRED VALLEY – AGUAS CALIENTES – MACHU PICCHU – AGUAS CALIENTES – CUSCO

After breakfast, early in the morning we will go to the station to board the train heading to the town of Machupicchu. Pick up at the train station and then we will board our bus to the Sacred Citadel of Machu Picchu (travel time approx. 25 minutes). Once we get to the Inca Citadel we will have a guided tour visiting main attractions, streets, plazas, ceremonial centers and stairways. After that we will have some free time to take pictures of memories in the archaeological complex. Optional hike to the mountain of Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu. In the afternoon, we will return back to Cusco.Transfer to the hotel.

DAY 13

CUSCO – CHINCHERO – MARAS – MORAY – CUSCO – TRADITIONAL DANCES SHOW

Pick up from the hotel early in the morning. We will begin the journey visiting the ancient town of Chinchero, famous for its textiles. Then we will continue our tour towards Maras, possessing pre-Hispanic attractives, colonial and republican, highlighting the colonial doorways. Also we will visit the salt mines where we can appreciate the natural salt extraction. Finally we will visit Moray, unique archaeological group of its kind in agricultural circular platforms with their respective irrigation channels; important center of acclimatization and hybridization of wild plants for human consumption. In the afternoon we will return to Cusco, where in the evening we will attend the show of traditional dances.

DAY 14

CUSCO – LIMA

Breakfast at the hotel and at indicated time transfer to the airport. Domestic flight to Lima and transfer to the hotel. Free day for personal activities.

DAY 15

LIMA – DESTINATION PLACE

Breakfast. Transfer to the airport. Departure by scheduled flights.

INCLUDED:

LIMA:

• 02 transfer airport / hotel / airport
• City tour in Lima includes: tourist transportation, professional guide, all tickets to the places we are visiting
• 03 hotel nights in Lima including breakfast
• Bus Lima to Paracas

NAZCA – PARACAS:

• Paracas National Reserve Tour
• Tour Islas Ballestas
• 01 hotel night in Paracas including breakfast
• Transfer Paracas – Nazca
• Tickets to overflight the Nazca Lines
• Archeological Tour / tickets for Antonini museum /Cantayoc aqueducts
• 01 hotel night in Nazca including breakfast

AREQUIPA:

• 01 transfers: airport / hotel / airport
• Arequipa Countryside City Tour includes: tourist transportation, professional guide, all tickets to the places we are visiting
• 01 hotel night in Arequipa including breakfast
• Colca Canyo Tour 2 days 1 night includes: tourist transportation, professional guide, all tickets to the places we are visiting
• 01 buffet lunch in Chivay
• 01 dinner with show in Chivay
• 01 hotel night in Chivay including breakfast
• Toursit transportation Chivay-Puno includes: stops, lunch box and assistance

PUNO:

• 01 transfers: bus station / hotel / bus station
• Lake Titicaca Island tour includes: tourist transportation, professional guide and all tickets to the places we are visiting
• 01 typical lunch in Taquile island
• 02 hotel nights in Puno including breakfast
• Tourist transportation Puno / Cusco includes tours on route, lunch, professional guide, assistance and all tickets to the places we are visiting

CUSCO:

• 01 Transfer: bus station / hotel / airport
• City tour: includes tourist transportation, professional guide, all tickets to places we are visiting
• 01 buffet lunch in Urubamba (Sacred Valley tour)
• Sacred Valley tour includes: tourist transportation, all tickets to places we are visiting
• Chinchero-Maras-Moray tour includes: tourist transportation, professional guide and all tickets to places we are visiting
• Machu Picchu tour includes: return train tickets, entrance ticket, bus tickets
• Transfers: hotel / train station / hotel, professional guide in Machu Picchu, assistance during the trip
• 01 buffet lunch in Machu Picchu Valley
• 04 hotel nights in Cusco including breakfast
• 01 hotel night in the Sacred Valley including breakfast
• 01 hotel night in Machu Picchu including breakfast
• Ticket for Traditional Dances Show
• Domestic flight ticket Cusco/Lima
• Personalized assistance during the trip

NOT INCLUDED:

• International air tickets and airport taxes
• Lunches or dinner (unless otherwise specified)