Lima – Paracas – Nazca – Arequipa – Colca – Puno – Cusco – Sacred Valley – Machu Picchu – Cusco – Lima
Total No of Days : 15 Days / 14 Nights
Include
Transfer in and out from / to Lima, Paracas, Nazca, Arequipa, Puno and Cusco.
Lodging for 14 nights at selected hotels + breakfast.
Ticket regular bus: Lima – Paracas / Paracas – Nazca / Nazca – Arequipa.
Excursion Ballestas Island.
Overflight Nazca Lines.
Excursion Colca Valley and Canyon.
HD Uros Island.
HD Sillustani Chullpas.
Tour Bus Puno – Cusco: entrance´s fee + buffet lunch.
HD City Tour Cusco and nearby ruins: Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Tambomachay and Puca – Pucara.
FD Machu Picchu: Expedition or Tourist Class Train from Ollanta.
FD Sacred Valley: Awanachancha + Pisac Market + Ollantaytambo Fortress.
Meals mentioned or according to the itinerary.
Personal assistance.
Itinerary
Day 01 … / Lima
Welcome to Peru!
Arrival to Lima´s airport, reception and transfer to the hotel in Miraflores district, check in (15:00 hours).
Overnight. ( - )
Day 02 Lima – Paracas
Breakfast at hotel.
Transfer to the bus station to board the regular bus to Paracas. After 04 hours, arrival and transfer to the hotel.
Overnight. (B)
Day 03 Paracas – Nazca
Breakfast at hotel.
Transfer to the pier to start the excursion to Ballestas Island by boat, sailing around the island also known as “The Little Galapagos”, from the sea we will observe the “Candelabro” geoglyph. Then, transfer to the bus station to board the regular bus to Nazca. Arrival and transfer to the hotel.
Overnight. (B)
Day 04 Nazca – Arequipa
Very early breakfast at hotel.
Overflight Nazca Lines, we will see from the plane a series of geoglyphs located in the Nazca desert. There are many forms of lines like The Monkey, The Hand, The Sail, The Dog and more. In the afternoon, transfer to the bus station to board the regular bus to Lima. After 09 hours, arrival and transfer to hotel.
Overnight. (B)
Day 05 Arequipa
Breakfast at hotel.
Free day for personal activities.
Overnight. (B)
Day 06 Arequipa – Colca Canyon
Breakfast at hotel.
Departure for the Colca canyon. Along the way, we will visit La Vicuña’s National Reserve at Pampas Cañahuas and Vizcachani. At Pampas de Torra and Patapampa we will contemplate the wonderful flora and fauna of the region. Arrival to the town of Chivay. Free afternoon.
Overnight. (B)
Day 07 Colca Canyon – Puno
Breakfast hotel.
At a pre - arranged hour, we will set off for La Cruz Del Condor, Mirador where we will admire the incredibly raw beauty of the Colca Canyon and the majestic flight of the condors soaring high over the canyon. On the way back to Chivay, we will admire the hanging tombs of Choquetico and Litomaquetas, The Mirador of Terrazas and finally the towns of Pinchollo, Maca y Yanque with their churches and typical squares. Arrival to Chivay. In the afternoon, transfer to Puno city. Arrival and transfer to the hotel.
Overnight. (B)
Day 08 Puno – Titicaca Lake – Puno
Breakfast at hotel.
Full day excursion in the highest navigable lake of the world. First we will visit the Floating Islands of Uros, which is inhabited by the old Aymara people. These people have kept their traditions and customs generation after generation. Then the journey continues to Taquile Island where we will have the opportunity to appreciate their handicraft and textiles. Typical lunch in Taquile. Return to Puno.
Overnight. (B, L)
Day 09 Puno – Cusco
Breakfast at hotel.
Transfer to the bus station to board the bus to Cusco. The ride, which takes approximately 08 hours, we will visit Kalasaya Archaeological Center, Pucara, La Raya (highest point on the route 4,335 masl, where Cusco (Qechua culture) and Puno (Aymara culture) join. Buffet lunch in Sicauni Then, visit Archaeological Center of Raqchi (Wiracoha´s Temple) and Little Chapel of Andahuaylillas. Arrival and transfer to the hotel.
Overnight. (B, L)
Day 10 Cusco
Breakfast at hotel.
Morning free for personal activities.
In the afternoon, visit to Cusco city, The Cathedral, Qoricancha (Sun Temple) and the 4 nearby ruins, Qenqo, Puca Puacara, Tambomachay and Sacsayhuaman Fortress. Return to the hotel.
|Overnight. (B)
Day 11 Cusco – Sacred Valley – Cusco
Breakfast at hotel.
Full day excursion to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Departure by bus to Awanacancha, a place where we will appreciate the beauty of the Peruvian Andes with its South American camels and derivatives gotten thanks to the majestic, traditional and modern technique (dyeing, spinning, weaving process) including used materials and live weaving by the people of the Peruvian Andes. Also, we will visit the famous Indian market of Pisac, a delightful place where we will bargain for the goodies with the local street vendors. Then, visit the majestic fortress of Ollantaytambo. Return to Cusco and visit Chincheros village, arrival to the hotel.
Overnight. (B)
Day 12 Cusco – Machu Picchu – Cusco
Breakfast at hotel.
Full day excursion to Machu Picchu. Very early transfer to Ollanta train station to board the train to Aguas Calientes, arrival and bus to Machu Picchu. Arrival and excursion to Machu Picchu citadel for 02 hours and 30 minutes. The guided tour included the well - known Intihuatana (Solar Clock), the Watchtower, the Inka´s Palace and the Three Windows. Then, return to Aguas Calientes by bus and board the train to Ollanta train station. Arrival and transfer to Cusco.
Overnight. (B)
Day 13 Cusco
Breakfast at hotel.
Free day per personal activities.
Overnight. (B)
Day 14 Cusco – Lima
Breakfast at hotel.
Transfer to the airport to board the regular flight to Lima. Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Afternoon at leisure.
Overnight. (B)
Day 15 Lima / …
Breakfast at hotel.
Transfer to the airport to board the international flight. (B)