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… / Lima
¡Welcome to Peru!
Arrival at the Lima airport, assistance from one of our representatives at the airport. Then transfer to the hotel, located in the residential district of Miraflores. Arrival at the hotel and rest. Overnight (-)
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02
Lima – Cusco
Breakfast at the hotel.
At agreed time transfer to the airport to board the flight to Cusco. Reception at the airport and transfer to hotel. Rest of the morning free to acclimatize to the height. In the afternoon, we will visit the imperial city of Cusco starting with the Cathedral and the Temple of the Sun (Qoricancha). We will continue with the visit to the archaeological centers outside the city such as Sacsayhuaman, a megalithic construction, Qenqo considered Ceremonial Center and ritual where Inca sacrifices were made, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay, important religious archaeological centers of the Inca culture.
Overnight (B)
03
Cusco – Sacred Valley – Cusco
Breakfast at the hotel.
In the morning departure for our visit to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. We will visit the Awanacancha textile center, where you can see the South American camels and the live weaving process carried out by the people of the Andes. Then we will go to the town of Pisac, here we will visit a picturesque craft market where we can see how until today the locals maintain the tradition of exchanging their things or food, as it was done in the past. Buffet lunch in local restaurant.
Later we will go to the town of Ollantaytambo where we will visit the fortress that bears the same name. Here we will visit the most important sectors of the place, and our guide will give us an explanation about its history. To end the tour on the way back to Cusco, we will visit the town of Chinchero, where you will admire its well preserved Inca Wall in the main square and visit the beautiful colonial temple. Transfer to the hotel in Cusco.
Overnight (B, L)
04
Cusco – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes
Breakfast at the hotel.
This day will be the highlight of our trip, the visit to the citadel of Machu Picchu. Very early pick up from your hotel to take you to the Ollantaytambo train station, the trip is about an hour and a half, once there you can board the train that will take you to the majestic city of Aguas Calientes, the travel time is approximately 01 hour 30 minutes. Arrival at the Aguas Calientes town station, where your guide will be waiting for you to go to the bus station to ascend to the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu, one of the 7 wonders of the world. The tour will be 02 hours and 30 minutes and the visit includes the Intihuatana (the Solar Clock), the Palace of the Incas, the Three Windows, etc. At the end of it we will descend to the town of Aguas Calientes for shopping and lunch at a local restaurant. Then, return to the hotel.
Overnight (B, L)
05
Aguas Calientes – Cusco
Breakfast at the hotel.
Free morning for personal activities and opportunity to climb Huayna Picchu, or a second visit to the citadel of Machu Picchu (not included).
At the scheduled time, transfer to the station to board the train to Ollantaytambo. Arrival and transfer to the hotel in Cusco.
Overnight (B)
Note: Consider that tickets for Huayna Picchu or a second visit to Machu Picchu are limited, so it is recommended to make the order with a minimum of anticipation or when confirming your reservation in order to avoid lack of availability.
06
Cusco – Puno
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to the bus station for check-in of boarding pass and luggage.
07:00 Hrs. Departure to the city of Puno. On the way we will visit the San Pedro de Andahuaylillas Church (3,093 masl) built in 1,580 and known as “The Sistine Chapel of Peru”, the Archaeological Center of Raqchi (3,450 masl) known as the Temple of God Wiracocha.
Buffet lunch in Sicuani.
Our trip continues to La Raya (4,335 meters above sea level), the highest point of the trip, where you can see beautiful landscapes, vicuñas and llamas. Finally we visit Pucara (3,900 masl), where the origins of the Andean Culture of the Altiplano are discovered. Arrival in Puno and transfer to the hotel.
Overnight (B, L)
07
Puno –Titicaca Lake – Puno
Breakfast at the hotel.
Visit to the Floating Island of Los Uros (3,810 masl) on Titicaca Lake. The guide will explain how the locals build these islands based on dried totora (aquatic plant). Then, sail to Taquile Island (3,950 meters above sea level), you will walk along a path of aligned and zigzagging stones that will lead us to the village, (approximately 01 hour walk). We will have a short time to visit the craft shops and make some purchases, then we will go to the restaurant of the island for lunch prepared based on the products of the region. Return to Puno.
Overnight (B, L)
08
Puno – Lima
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to the airport to board the return flight to the city of Lima. En route, visit the Chullpas de Sillustani, pre-Hispanic cemetery that belonged to the Lupaca and Colla manors. Arrival to the city of Lima and transfer to the hotel.
Overnight (B)
09
Lima – Paracas
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to the bus station to board the regular service bus to the Bay of Paracas. After 04 hours of travel, arrival and transfer to the hotel.
Free afternoon to enjoy the hotel facilities.
Overnight (B)
10
Paracas – Nazca
Breakfast at the hotel.
Early morning excursion to the Ballestas Islands, located off the coast of Pisco. They constitute the habitat of a great variety of marine fauna such as, the Humboldt Penguin, pelican, pikemen, flamingos, dolphins and sea lions, which can be easily observed from a motorboat. After 02 hours return to the hotel. Transfer to the bus station. Departure by bus from regular service to Nazca (Duration: 04 Hrs.). Arrive and transfer to the hotel.
Overnight (B)
11
Nazca – Lima
Breakfast at the hotel very early.
Transfer to the airfield to fly over the enigmatic Nazca Lines. This huge set of geoglyphs has a network of lines and drawings of figures of animals and plants attributed to the Nazca culture that cover an area of approximately 350 km2. Among the main figures we can appreciate the Hummingbird, the Dog, the Monkey, the Astronaut, etc. The German Maria Reiche dedicated 50 years of her life to the study and research of the place, arriving at the conclusion that it was an astronomical calendar.
In the afternoon, transfer to the station to board the regular service bus back to the city of Lima. After 07:50 hours of travel, arrival and transfer to the hotel. Overnight (B)
12
Lima – Iquitos – Lodge
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to the airport to board the flight to the city of Iquitos. Arrival and transfer to the hostel. Typical welcome drink. Lunch. Excursions in the jungle. Dinner. Night excursion in the jungle. Return to the hostel.
Overnight (B,L,D)
13
Lodge
Breakfast at the hostel very early.
Full day excursion through the jungle, you can go hiking, fishing piranhas, search for dolphins, among other activities. Lunch and dinner included.
Overnight (B,L,D)
14
Lodge – Iquitos – Lima
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to the Iquitos airport to board the return flight to the city of Lima. Arrival and transfer to the hotel located in the residential district of Miraflores. Arrival at the hotel, check in (3:00 pm) and rest.
Free day to make purchases or personal activities.
Overnight (D)
15
Lima / …
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to the airport to board the international flight. (D)
Check out 10:00 hours approximately.
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