The Best of Peru (15 Days)

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Get an unforgettable complete experience of Peru on this 15 days tour across the country. Start your trip at the Peruvian capital city, Lima followed by the city known for its marine life and national reserves, Paracas followed by the tour to the iconic and mysterious geo-glyphs Nazca Lines. We will then visit the emblematic white city of Peru, Arequipa home to one of the deepest canyons in the world – Colca Canyon. We will then travel further south to the city that houses the world’s highest navigable lake, Lake Titicaca, Puno before visiting the last and the much awaited stop – Cusco, home to one of the seven wonder’s of the world – Machu Picchu.

15 Days

10+ Age

Adventure

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Departure

Lima
Dress Code

Casual. Comfortable athletic clothing, hiking shoes, hat and warm jacket.
Included

Accommondation

Entrance Tickets

Meals
Not Included

Bi-lingual Guide

Transportation

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Day 1: Welcome to Peru

Arrival at the Lima airport and you will be received by a representative of the agency for your transfer to the selected hotel. Check in and overnight. Check-in 14:00 HRS

Day 2: LIMA - PARACAS – PARACAS NATIONAL RESERVE

Breakfast at the hotel In the early morning transfer to the bus station, to board Bus PULLMAN service to the city of Paracas (03:30 Hrs). Arrival and transport to the chosen hotel. In the afternoon we will visit the Paracas National Reserve which with 335 thousand ha is a refuge for sea lions, Humboldt penguins, flamingos or Andean flamingos and many other birds. Return to the hotel and accommodation.

Day 3: PARACAS – BALLESTAS ISLANDS - ICA - NAZCA

Breakfast at the hotel In the morning transfer to the pier where we will take a boat to start the Tour to the Ballestas Islands called also the small Galápagos of Peru. These islands are inhabited by millions of seabirds and sea lions. After the tour, we will transfer you by road to Ica, where we will make the City Tour of Ica. Then a brief tour of one of the artisanal wineries where Pisco is made in a traditional way. Finally we will visit the Laguna de Huacachina, which is a traditional resting place for the Ica people. We will make a stop to savor an excellent lunch buffet at the LAS DUNAS hotel restaurant. At the end we will leave for the city of Nazca. Arrival in Nazca and transfer to the chosen hotel.

Day 4: NAZCA – NAZCA LINES – AREQUIPA

Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning transfer to the Nazca airfield, where we will take a 30-minute flight to see the famous Nazca Lines. Numerous long lines dug in the stony desert, not only Parallels or Geometric Figures are seen, but also designs of a Dog, a Monkey, a Bird and a Spider. These lines represent Pre-Inca Astronomical Calendars and are better seen from the air. In the afternoon we will take a PULLMAN bus service to the city of Arequipa (09 Hrs approx.). Arrival in Arequipa, reception and transfer to the chosen hotel.

Day 5: AREQUIPA: CITY TOUR + STA. CATALINA MONASTERY

Breakfast at the hotel Free morning to rest. In the afternoon, City Tour Arequipa + Santa Catalina Convent. Visit the Mirador de Carmen Alto (place where you can appreciate the Chilina Valley) Mirador de Yanahuara, San Lázaro neighborhood, Santa Catalina Monastery, Plaza de Armas, The Cathedral, Church and Cloisters of the Society of Jesus (Dome of San Ignacio). Overnight at selected hotel

Day 6: AREQUIPA - COLCA

Early after breakfast at the Hotel, we will begin our journey to the Colca Canyon, where we will make an incredible trip of approximately 4 hours, to the Colca Canyon, one of the deepest canyons in the world (3,660 meters), passing through Pampa Cañahuas, in the Aguada Blanca National Reserve, habitat of vicuñas and alpacas (camelids from South America). Colca comes from the Quechua word meaning "granary". It is a canyon formed by the river of the same name that in its route allows to appreciate the agricultural domain of the ancient Peruvians who built numerous platforms (terraces), still used. The towns located throughout this valley, maintain their colonial churches, ancestral customs and traditional festivals. The volcanoes of Coropuna, Ampato and Sabancaya also stand out as part of the landscape. Upon arrival at the Colca Valley, we will move to the hotel. In the afternoon a refreshing bath is suggested in the thermal waters of La Calera. Overnight in hotel.

Day 7: Condor Pass - Arequipa

Breakfast at the hotel. Very early we will go to the Cruz del Cóndor (41 km from Chivay) where you can see one of the most spectacular views of the Canyon, and you can almost always see the condors on magical flights. We will return visiting the towns of Pinchollo, Maca, Achoma, Yanque and the viewpoints of Antahuilque and Choquetico. At midday we will arrive to Chivay to have lunch (not included) and we will return by the Patapampa route, near the 4,800 meters, where we will find "El Mirador de los Andes", from here we can see the Chila mountain range with the Mismi, short distance the Chucura and Huarancote, in the distance the Ubinas, Misti, Chachani, Ampato, Sabancaya and Hualca Hualca, we continue the journey, cutting the crater of Chucura and following the Pampa de Toccra we will find bofedales almost always with a variety of Andean birds. After approx. Four hours of travel (151Km) will be arriving in the city of Arequipa.

Day 8: Arequipa - Puno

Breakfast at the hotel. Early in the morning, transfer to the bus station to board bus PULLMAN service to Puno (06 Hrs). Arrival to the city of Puno and transfer to the hotel. Free afternoon. Overnight

Day 9: PUNO - LAKE TITICACA -PUNO

Breakfast at the hotel. Visit to the Floating Island of the Uros (3,810 masl) is a set of 20 islands formed on the basis of totora (aquatic plant). Then, visit the Taquile Island (3,950 masl), a path of lined and zigzagging stones that leads us to the town, approximately 1 hour of walking. Time to visit the craft shops and make some purchases, then we went to the restaurant on the island to taste the lunch prepared based on local products. Return to Puno. Overnight

Day 10: PUNO – CUSCO VIA BUS PULLMAN

Breakfast at the hotel. Early in the morning transfer to the bus station to board the tourist Pullman bus to the city of Cusco (09 Hrs approx.). On the way you will visit: San Pedro de Andahuyalillas Church built in 1,580 and known as "The Sistine Chapel of Peru", Raqchi Archaeological Center, known as the Temple of God Wiracocha, buffet lunch in the village of Sicuani, La Raya (4,335 meters above sea level) ) highest point of the trip, where you can appreciate beautiful landscapes, vicuñas and llamas, is the union of TWO CULTURES (Quechua - Cusco and Aymara - Puno) and Pucara, where the origins of the Andean Culture of the Altiplano are discovered. Arrival in Cusco and transfer to the hotel. Overnight

Day 11: CUSCO CITY TOURS AND TOURS OF FOURS SURROUNDING RUINS

Breakfast at the hotel Free morning to rest and personal activities. In the afternoon the City Tour of Cusco will be held, visiting the main tourist attractions such as: The Plaza de Armas, The Korikancha Temple and the Stone of 12 Angles. Then visit the most important ruins near Cuzco: Qenqo, old religious center; Tambomachay, called "The Inca Baths, Pucapucara and Sacsayhuaman." Return to the hotel and overnight.

DAY 12: CUSCO - SACRED VALLEY + PISAC/OLLANTAYTAMBO – AGUAS CALIENTES

Breakfast at the Hotel 08:15 Full day excursion through the Sacred Valley of the Incas, located in the Urubamba Valley between the towns of Pisac and Ollantaytambo near the city of Cusco, has an excellent climate and fertile land. We will visit the town of Pisac which is famous for its artisanal fairs, its Sunday masses, which are celebrated in Quechua and are accompanied by the sound of pututos (marine snail bugle), and finally; Barter is used as a means of payment. Lunch buffet included. Later, transfer to the town of Ollantaytambo, as well as the ruins of the same name are located 75 km from the city of Cusco and at an altitude of 2,800 meters above sea level. This town can be described as a living Inca town, because its buildings are still used and why the inhabitants who inhabit them are direct descendants of those who inhabited the Inca Empire. At the end of the visit, transfer to the train station and exit to Aguas Calientes. Arrive and spend the night at the hotel.

DAY 13: AGUAS CALIENTES - MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO

Breakfast at the hotel At convenient hour transfer to the bus station to climb the ruins. Visit to the sacred citadel of Machu Picchu, visit the ruins full of mystery such as: Solar Clock, The Temple of the 3 windows, the Circular Tower. All this surrounded by a beautiful and impressive landscape of mountains and forests. Buffet lunch included in the town of Aguas Calientes. In the afternoon return by train to the city of Cuzco. Overnight in hotel.

DAY 14: CUSCO - LIMA - LIMA CITY TOUR

Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, transfer to the airport to go to the city of Lima. Arrive and transfer to the hotel. At a convenient time we will make the MODERN AND COLONIAL LIMA CITY TOUR: The Viceroyalty of Peru was the most important of the Spanish Empire and Lima was its capital. In its Historic Center highlights the architecture and the urban layout of that period, in old streets with colonial mansions of Moorish style balconies. Our tour includes the Paseo de la República, Plaza San Martín and the Plaza Mayor, with its distinctive buildings: Government Palace, the Archbishop's Palace, the Cathedral Basilica and the Municipal Palace. CONTEMPORARY LIMA. View of the most traditional residential areas of the capital: El Olivar de San Isidro, Miraflores and Larco Mar, distinctive tourist center of present day Lima and privileged point to appreciate a spectacular view of the Pacific Ocean. Return to hotel and free afternoon. Overnight at selected hotel. Overnight at the Hotel.