DAY 1: International arrival to Lima
Assistance on your arrival to Lima "Jorge Chavez" Airport and
transfer to the selected hotel.
DAY
2: Lima: City Tour /Paracas: CONTEMPORARY LIMA: Visit the
historical center and the most traditional: The Olive Grove of
San Isidro, Miraflores and Larco Mar, distinctive tourist centre
of contemporary Lima. In the afternoon transport by bus from
Lima to Paracas Peninsula, where we can find the most important
wildlife sanctuary on the Peruvian Coast. Arrival in Pisco and
transfer to the selected Hotel.
DAY
3 : Paracas: National Reserve / Ballestas Island /Nasca:
Boat excursion to the Ballestas Islands, in the Paracas National
Reserve, where we can observe sea lions, bobo bird, pelicans,
penguins and marine birds. On the way back, from the water, we
can also see the "Candelabro" (Candelabrum), a giant figure
etched in the sand on the side of a hill in the style of the
Nazca Lines. In the afternoon travel by bus to the city of Nazca
for overnight.
DAY
4: Nazca Lines / Arequipa: Early in the morning, after
breakfast, transfer to Nazca airport for a 45-minute overflight
of the enigmatic Nazca Lines. . At night, travel to the city of
Arequipa (about 8n hours).
DAY
5: AREQUIPA: City tour Arrival at the Arequipa City and
transfer to the Select Hotel Afternoon city tour of Arequipa,
including Santa Catalina monastery, the Main Square, one of the
most beautiful squares in Peru, and the Cathedral, a prime
example of XIX century Peruvian architecture, housing beautiful
treasures in gold and silver. We also visit the La Compania
Church, and ancient Jesuit temple, one face is even crowned with
feathers. Then, we will visit the Santa Catalina Convent.
DAY 6: AREQUIPA: Colca Valley (L)(D)
Early in the morning, depart on a wonderful four hours bus trip
to the Colca Canyon, + overnight at Chivay Town
DAY
7: COLCA CANYON: Condor Cross (L) We leave early in the
morning to the "Condor's Cross", where the biggest bird in the
world can be usually seen flying changed little since Inca
times. Lunch in a local restaurant. Late in the afternoon return
to the selected hotel in Arequipa.
DAY 8: Arequipa/Puno ( 5 hours to 6
hours) Early in the morning, after breakfast, transfer to the
bus station and departure to Puno. Arrival in Puno, and transfer
to the selected Hotel.
DAY
9 : PUNO: Titicaca Lake, Floating Island of the Uros and
Island of Taquile (L) Early in the morning, we will have an
unforgettable motorboat excursion on the waters of Lake Titicaca
to the unique "Floating Islands" of the Uros. l. We continue our
motorboat trip to Taquile island, . After lunch in a local
Taquile inn, we have a walk through the various hills and
archaeological sites of this 6 km long island. In the afternoon,
return to Puno for overnight at the hotel.Free night.
DAY 10 : Puno / Cusco around 10 hours
because you visit the ruin in the way to CUSCO Early in the
Morning, after breakfast, transfer to the bus station and
departure to Cusco , arrival in cusco and transfer to the to
selected hotel. (on the way you'll will visit arqueological
places ).
DAY
11: CUSCO: Sacred Valley of the Incas (L) Excursion to the "Sacred
Valley of the Incas", a succession of picturesque towns,
agricultural terraces and archaeological sites. On Tuesdays,
Thursdays and Sundays, Pisac's typical Indian market, In the
afternoon pass through Calca and Urubamba towns to arrive to the
Inca Fortress and Citadel of Ollantaytambo,. On our way back to
Cusco we will visit the picturesque Andean village of Chinchero
where the remains of what was the royal hacienda of Tupac Inca
Yupanqui lies. Admire its well preserved Inca Wall at the Main
Square, visit the beautiful colonial temple built on Inca
foundations, with interesting frescoes on the portico. Back to
Cusco in the afternoon.
DAY 12: CUSCO: City tour and visit to
nearby ruins In the afternoon, we will have a guided city tour
of Cusco visiting the Main Square, the Cathedral and the Temple
of the Sun or Korikancha Then, we drive out of the city to visit
the Inca sites of Kenko, Tambomachay, Puca Pucara and the
impressive fortress of Sacsayhuaman, strategically built on a
hill overlooking Cusco and famous for its enormous carved stones,
some of them standing over 9m / 30ft high and weighing over 350
tons. Return to the hotel. Free night.
DAY
13: CUSCO: Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes The day starts
with an early morning rise to transfer to Cusco train station
for a three hour train journey to the famous Inca Citadel of
Machu Picchu, also known as "The Lost City of the Incas". Arrive
at Aguas Calientes station followed by a 30-minute bus drive,
climbing 6km of winding road, to the incredible Machu Picchu.
Upon arrival, weŽll participate in a guided tour of the Citadel,.
After the tour you will have time to stroll around the
archaeological site at your leisure. Lunch in a restaurant at
Aguas Calientes town. Overnight in a hotel in Aguas Calientes.
DAY 14: Cusco: Aguas Calientes - Cusco Excellent opportunity to wake up early and enjoy with a
beautiful sunrise as well as stroll by the town of Aguas
Calientes and visit its thermal waters. In the afternoon, back
to Cusco by train, and transfer to the selected hotel for
overnight. Free night.
DAY 15 : Cusco/Lima : International
Flight. Early in the morning, transfer to the airport and
departure to Lima, for international conecction flight.
