Itinerary

Day 1: Lima

We are already in Peru!

After all the paperwork with migrations and suitcases, we finally start this beautiful trip! Here at the airport, we will be waiting for you to take them to your chosen hotel. On the route we can appreciate the great Pacific Ocean and as the time, our capital offers us many activities and various places to enjoy. As a walk at sunset in the "Costa Verde" and taste of good Peruvian cuisine such as a ceviche, lomo saltado, among others ... If there is more time, a visit to the district of Barranco, for its bohemian neighborhoods with a picturesque colonial architecture, it is unmissable and will further enrich our experience.

Night in Lima.

In the afternoon we will have these options to choose from to visit.

*Optional 1 - Paseo through the Bosque el Olivar in the district of San Isidro, a park, declared a National Monument and where Lima families enjoy the beautiful landscape formed by their trees, as well as the number of birds living in this area. Then we will continue to the district of Barranco, characterized by the latter by its colonial constructions that are still alive. Here we can not only enjoy family afternoons, but also, of a Barranco bohemian, where many local artists make us known their art.

*Optional 2 - Visit to the Larco Herrera Museum (magnificent pre-Columbian art and ceramic collection), visit to the Pedro de Osma Museum (art collection of the viceregal era), walk through the cliffs of Miraflores. Return to the hotel and accommodation.

 

FOOD:

• Lunch;
• Free Dinner.

 

Day 2:  Lima - Paracas

05:00 a.m. - And after our first day in Peru, after breakfast, we started the route to the watering place of the Balneario de Paracas, on a trip of approximately 3 hours. From here, we will take a boat that will lead us to know the wonderful fauna of the Peruvian coast, penguins, pelicans, marine wolves and more, will welcome us to the great Ballestas Islands of the Pacific Ocean. Time to take pictures of these beautiful beings that live in this habitat. We will return to Paracas.

01:00 p.m. - And since we are here, to enjoy a free lunch with fresh marine products that abound in this area.

02:30 p.m. - In the afternoon, we will visit the Reserva Natural de Paracas, until sunset.

Night in Paracas.

 

FOOD:

• Breakfast;
• Free Lunch;
• Free Dinner.

 

Day 3: Paracas - Ica - Nazca

08:30 a.m. - After our energizing breakfast, we go for more, to discover and know more impressive things in Peru. We are going towards Ica. And on the route, we can visit the Bodegas “El Catador”, among others, and we will also visit the Ica Regional Museum.

01:00 p.m. – In this area we can eat in a local restaurant.

02:00 p.m. - And now we have a little adventure, we go to the desert to be able to know the famous Laguna de Huacachina, which is an oasis in this beautiful desert. Here are some Areneros or boogies cars to take us through the Dunas of the Ica Desert, and if we encourage ourselves, we can then mount some tables to be able to make sandboarding.

Transfer to the hotel.

Night in Nazca.

 

FOOD:

• Breakfast;
• Lunch;
• Free Dinner.

 

Day 4: Nazca - San Fernando - Arequipa

09:00 a.m. - Today, after breakfast, we can optionally take over to appreciate the enigmatic Nazca lines, where a monkey, an astronaut, a hummingbird and others, can be appreciated from above.

10:30 a.m. - Continuing, to finish this route on the Peruvian coast, we will take an adapted vehicle to be able to go to the Bahía de San Fernando, a protected area, where we can observe many birds and other wild animals, such as marine wolves, Penguins, pelicans and, with a little luck, we can see the beautiful marine otters! Between visits to this destination, we will enjoy a box lunch and return to Nazca.

09:30 p.m. - At this time, we will be transferred to the bus station to take a comfortable 180º bed bus towards the city of Arequipa. Approximately 10 hours.

*Classic flight to the Nazca lines (30 min). Optional $ 120.00 USD pp.

 

FOOD:

• Breakfast;
• Lunch;
• Diner on the Bus.

 

Day 5: Arequipa City Tour

08:00 a.m. - After this night trip, we will reach the beautiful city of Arequipa, mostly built of the stone in ashlar. We will have breakfast in a coffee in this pretty city.

09:00 a.m. - And here a City Tour is unmissable, where we can admire the Monasterio de Santa Catalina, the Iglesia de la Compañía de Jesús (1590), local markets and the districts of Yanahuara and Carmen Alto, in which we will enjoy a panoramic view from the arequipeña countryside with the majestic Misti volcano.

12:30 p.m. - And since we are here, because not enjoy the cuisine of this beautiful city in some traditional local restaurants called “picanterías” by the residents… sure a “rocoto relleno”, a “chicharrón de cerdo” or a “pastel de papas” they will be the unmissable!

Free afternoon.

Night in Arequipa.

 

FOOD:

• Breakfast;
• Free Lunch;
• Free Dinner.

 

Day 6: Arequipa - Colca

08:00 a.m. - After an energizing breakfast, we started our trip to the Cañón del Colca. The route to Chivay (first stop point) could not be better nuanced than with the beautiful landscapes of Andean volcanoes and reserve areas of vicuñas and alpacas.

01:00 p.m. - Upon arriving, a delicious buffet with typical and traditional food will wait for us. And after this long trip and a short break at the hotel, the best part of the day is the Refreshing baths in the hot springs of the area. Fascinating!

Dinner night show (free).

Night in Chivay or Yanque.

 

FOOD:

• Breakfast;
• Free Buffet Lunch;
• Free Show Dinner.

 

Day 7: Colca - Cruz del Condor - Puno

06:30 a.m. - Today we will have to get up and breakfast soon... Since we will have to go to the Mirador de la Cruz del Condor and others nearby.

09:00 a.m. – From this point, when we arrive, we can appreciate the majestic overflow, in the Canyon and Valle del Colca, of these Andean birds that were the messengers of the gods in the Inca era: "The condors." Here we will have a little time for photographs. Then we will return to Chivay again, but on the route, we will visit some populations such as Maca, Achoma, and savor a sour colca, made with a special fruit that grows in this area of the Valley. Sounds delicious, right?

12:00 p.m. - Upon arriving in Chivay, again a buffet with traditional typical food will be our best repairing this day.

01:30 p.m. - Our bus to Puno waits for you! This route, although a bit long, will also allow us to enjoy Andean landscapes.

07:00 p.m. - Finally, we arrive at the city that is lucky enough to have the highest navigable lake in the world (3,810 m.s.n.m). Transfer to the hotel.

Night in Puno.

 

FOOD:

• Breakfast;
• Free Buffet Lunch;
• Free Dinner.

 

Day 8: Uros - Taquile - Puno

07:00 a.m. - This time we will have breakfast soon, to be able to enjoy this day to the fullest. We will embark from the port of Puno to the floating islands. After these first fascinating views, we will reach the floating islands of the Uros, where we can not only appreciate their multicolored crafts, but in addition to its people, customs, their fauna and flora. And why not a walk in a "raft"? These vessels made by the islanders are based on reeds called "totora" that grow in this part of Lake Titicaca.

09:30 a.m. - After this fascinating experience, we will continue our route to the natural Island of Taquile, endowed with a beautiful panoramic landscape of the lake and combined with the inhabitants and their tradition of continuing to keep their symbolic costumes and textiles, it will take us on a trip in the time.

12:30 p.m. - And with this wonderful view, how not to enjoy a lunch with Andean products typical of the area!

01:40 p.m. - Upon returning to the city of Puno, this fabulous experience will leave us great memories... After an hour and a half travel we arrive again in Puno! And we will have time to enjoy this highland city at 03:30 p.m.

Free dinner and night in Puno.

 

FOOD:

• Breakfast;
• Lunch;
• Free Dinner.

 

Day 09: Puno - Cusco

06:30 a.m. - After having breakfast, we will be transferred to the bus station, to board the tourist bus that will make the Ruta del Sol to the city of Cusco. This trip, although a bit long, will allow us to visit the main archaeological sites, museums and populations, such as: Pucara, Raqchi, former temple of the god Wiracocha and Andahuaylillas, beautiful colonial town. And also in this route is the buffet with Andean products for food time.

05:30 p.m. - Almost at sunset, we will be reaching the famous city of Cusco, which houses the majestic Machu Picchu and other sacred mountains of the Incas.

Arrival and transfer to your hotel.

 

FOOD:

• Breakfast;
• Buffet Lunch.

 

Day 10: Cusco - Sacred Valley

08:00 a.m. - This morning, after breakfast, we will take the route to the Sacred Valley of the Incas, enriched with Andean landscapes with beautiful mountains and populated such as Pisaq and Urubamba, where we can enjoy this community that is dedicated to textilery and who will show us the process of their art. Then a traditional buffet to enjoy this walk is also part of the experience.

03:00 p.m. - Finally, the strength of Ollantaytambo is the last destination of this day. Here we will have the option of staying in Ollantaytambo or in a hotel in the Valley, close to it, to be able to take the train the next day.

Hotel night in Sacred Valley.

 

FOOD:

• Breakfast;
• Lunch;
• Free Dinner.

 

Day 11: Machu Picchu - Cusco

06:30 a.m. - Followed by a typical breakfast of the area, we will be transferred to the train station to be able to embark and go to the town of Aguas Calientes or also called, Machu Picchu Pueblo, which, after an hour and 20 minutes of trip, we can arrive and from there embark on a bus that will take us to one of the most fascinating and extraordinary experiences in the world. Machu Picchu, Cultural Heritage of Humanity and Wonder of the Modern World, built at the top of the mountain in full jungle eyebrow, surrounded by vegetation, valleys and rivers! It is surprising all its visitors! Without a doubt, to enjoy it and relax with this fascinating energy (guided 2:30 hours approximately). And on our return, we can enjoy Aguas Calientes, its restaurants for food, its shopping and because no, if it gives us time, its thermal baths.

06:20 p.m. - Tired, but happy after this day, we will return by train to Ollantaytambo, and then make a connection in a vehicle that will take us to Cusco!

10:30 p.m. - Arrival in Cusco and transfer to your hotel.

Free dinner and night in Cusco.

 

FOOD:

• Breakfast;
• Free Lunch;
• Free Dinner.

 

Day 12: Cusco - Maras - Moray

08:30 a.m. - Breakfast and exit towards Maras to visit the salt mines, which last since the Inca era. We will visit the archaeological complex of Moray, former Center for Agricultural Experimentation of the Incas. Free food in traditional restaurant.

02:30 p.m. - In the afternoon, visit the Archaeological Complex of Chinchero and its artisanal textile factories. Transferred to its respective hotel in Cusco.

Night in Cusco.

 

FOOD:

• Breakfast;
• Free Lunch;
• Free Dinner.

 

Day 13: Cusco City Tour - Lima

09:00 a.m. - And this morning it is unmissable, we can visit the archaeological zones such as: Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Pukapukara, Tambomachay, the famous Qoricancha temple and the Cathedral, decorated with beautiful paintings of the famous artists of school of art of Cusco. Without a doubt, unmissable...

In the afternoon, transfer to the airport to take the flight to Lima.

Night in Lima.

 

FOOD:

• Breakfast;
• Free Lunch.

 

Day 14: Lima - Country of Origin

Breakfast at the hotel. At the agreed time, transfer to the Jorge Chávez del Callao International Airport to board a return flight.

 

FOOD:

• Breakfast.

 

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