Lima, Paracas, Nazca, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Urubamba, Pisac, Moray, Maras, Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo, Puno, Lake Titicaca
STARTING DATES
The days of the start of the tour are flexible and are decided by the interested group.
DETAILED ITINERARY
DAY 1
Arrival to Lima Pick up from the Jorge Chavez International Airport and transfer to the Hotel and check in.
DAY 2
Lima Tours 09:00 hrs. Pick up from the hotel, start CITY TOUR ANCIENT AND MODERN LIMA, guided tour of the most important places and attractions of Lima, the "City of Kings". The tour includes a tour of the Historic Center of Lima, panoramic view of the Plaza San Martin, Plaza Mayor, Government Palace, Cathedral Basilica, Archbishop's Palace, Municipal Palace, Church of Santo Domingo, where the tombs of Santa Rosa and San Martín de Porres, and balconies of colonial Lima. Visit the Convent and Church of San Francisco. 13:30 hrs - LUNCH AT PANCHITA RESTAURANT GASTRONOMIC TOUR
14:30 hrs We will visit the residential districts of San Isidro and Miraflores, passing through the Huaca Pucllana, Ceremonial and Administrative Center of the Lima Culture, built in the 2nd century AD. and considered by the Incas as Ñaupallaqta, "Sacred Town"; El Olivar park in San Isidro, with olive trees brought from Spain in the 15th century; the Central Park of Miraflores and Larcomar, tourist and entertainment center, symbol of modern Lima and privileged point to appreciate a spectacular panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean
15:30hrs - VISIT THE LARCO MUSEUM,
founded in 1926, and located in the District of Pueblo Libre, in Lima. The Larco Museum chronologically displays impressive galleries that show an exceptional panorama of 3,000 years of development of the history of pre-Columbian Peru.
Surrounded by beautiful gardens, it is located within a viceroyalty mansion unique in its kind and dating from the eighteenth century, which was in turn, built on a pre-Columbian pyramid of the seventh century.
The works of art of the Larco Museum are considered icons of pre-Columbian art worldwide.
18:30 hrs - MAGIC WATER CIRCUIT - SOURCES OF LIMA
Incomparable ornamental fountains whose powerful jets combine with the rhythm of classical music and spectacular lasers blend with water fluids drawing multicolored shapes that make us fantasize for a few minutes with a cybernetic future.
This recreational center is made up of more than a dozen fountains, each with its own geyser display that propels the water up to more than 80 meters high. Regarding these peculiar characteristics, we tell you that this park is the winner of the Guinness Record as the largest Fountain Complex in the World, a very important prize for the pride of Peruvians. At 19:15 hrs you can enjoy a wonderful show of water, light, music, and images, one of the most beautiful urban spaces of Lima.
20:30 hrs Transfer to RESTAURANT HUACA PUCLLANA - GASTRONOMIC TOUR
DAY 3
Tour Paracas - Islas Ballestas
06:30 hrs Departure by private bus to the city of Paracas
10:15 hrs Start of excursion to the Ballestas Islands
Excursion to the Paracas Peninsula, the most important wildlife sanctuary of the Peruvian Coast. Motorboat trip to the Ballestas Islands, in the Paracas National Reserve, where we can observe sea lions, boobies, pelicans, penguins and other marine birds. Upon returning we will have the opportunity to see the "Candelabra", a giant figure of the Nazca Lines style made in the sand. Free time before returning to take pictures of sea lions, seals and birds.
13:00 hrs LUNCH AT PARACAS HOTEL RESTAURANT - GASTRONOMIC TOUR 14:00 hrs Departure by private bus to the airport of Pisco
14:30 hrs Nazca Lines overflight (exact time is defined 24 hours before the flight date) 17:00 hrs Return to the city of Lima
Transfer to the hotel and free night
DAY 4
Trip to Cusco - Sacred Valley
Breakfast at the hotel. 05:00 hrs Departure to the airport to take a flight to Cusco city.
08:30 hrs Reception in the city of Cusco.
Transfer to the Sacred Valley, on the way we will visit AWUANACANCHA, which is a small town dedicated to textile art, during your visit you can see its techniques of dying and weaving on looms.
We continue on our way and we will pass through Calca, Ccoya, Lamay (small picturesque villages) and we will arrive at Pisac, a picturesque colonial mestizo village where on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday craft fairs are held in the main square, on Sundays the Quechua mass is celebrated.
19:30 hrs DINNER AT TUNUPA RESTAURANT - GASTRONOMIC TOUR
Check-in at hotel in the Sacred Valley
DAY 5
Visit Machu Picchu
Breakfast at the hotel, departure to the Ollantaytambo train station at 05:15 hrs. 06:10 hrs departure of the train for after a tour of 1.5 hrs. We will arrive at the Puente Ruinas station in Machu Picchu. Baggage will be delivered to the staff of the Inkaterra or Inkaterra MAPI hotel to continue the trip to Machu Picchu.
We will enjoy a guided tour of the main buildings of the citadel such as El Mirador, Temple of the Three Windows, The Intihuatana, The Main Square, etc. This tour will be done with a private guide from the Aguas Calientes train station.
Lunch at Machu Picchu: Citadel or Town at the passenger's choice
Accommodation at the Inkaterra Pueblo Hotel or Inkaterra Mapi.
DAY 6
Town of Machu Picchu
Breakfast at the Hotel.
If you stay at the Inkaterra Pueblo, you can spend the morning visiting the facilities, the hotel is an intimate Andean village with terraces, streams, stone paths and 83 adobe houses in the middle of the cloud forest. The property has five hectares of exquisite natural beauty, where 214 species of birds have been recorded - such as the golden quetzal and the iconic cock of the rocks - and the largest collection of native orchids in the world, with 372 species.
Enjoy the activities that the hotel offers.
For those who stay at the Inkaterra MAPI, they will be able to take advantage of the day to visit the Manuel Chávez Ballón Museum, visit the Mariposario and the thermal waters, as well as the artisanal market.
Lunch in hotel or city. 16:43 hrs Train VISTADOME 32 back to Ollantaytambo.
Arrival to Ollantaytambo and transfer to the hotel in Sacred Valley.
DAY 7
Sacred Valley Tour - Route to Cusco
Breakfast at the hotel. 08:00 hrs pick up by our staff to start the tour, we headed to the Colcas de Cheqoq in the archaeological site of the same name, to understand in context of the archaeological site of Moray, archaeological set of concentric shapes where you can perceive the variations of the characteristics: humidity and temperature of each platform.
Finally, we went to Las Salineras where the inhabitants of the town of Maras conserve the form of communal administration of the salt mines and there are formations of pools of salt that in the environment of the sacred valley give it a magical landscape.
Then, on the way to Cusco, we pass through the town of Chincheros where the most experienced textile artisans of the Cusco region meet.
12:30 hrs LUNCH RESTAURANT CICCIOLINA - GASTRONOMIC TOUR
14:30 hrs We continue with the visit to the four ruins surrounding Cusco: SACSAYHUAMAN (great fortress located 5 km from the city), QENQO (sacred amphitheater, worship center to the god Puma, place where human sacrifices were made), and PUCAPUCARA ("red fortress" due to the hue that acquires its rocks with the light of twilight. 17:30 hrs Arrival at the Hotel in Cusco and check-in.
Free night
DAY 8
Trip to Puno
Breakfast at the hotel.
Departure at 09:00 hrs for the airport to take the flight to the city of Juliaca - Puno at 11:14 Hrs
Upon arrival in Juliaca, we will visit the pre-Inca center of Sillustani on the shores of Lake Umayo, where the gigantic stone cylinders known as Chullpas are located, which are cylindrical necropolis where the great dignitaries of the Tiwanaku culture were buried. 14:30 hrs Arrival in Puno and Check in at the Hotel, lunch at the hotel.
Free afternoon 19:00 hrs Transfer from the hotel to LOS BALCONES DE PUNO RESTAURANT - GASTRONOMIC TOUR WITH SHOW.
DAY 9
Islands of Lake Titicaca
Breakfast at the hotel
Departure 06:45 hrs. We will embark on an unforgettable excursion by motorboat over Lake Titicaca to visit the Uros Floating Islands, approximately 30 minutes away. Former settlers of the lake, known as the Aquatic Tribe, build their own islands by periodically adding new layers of totora, they also use this material to build their houses and boats. We continue sailing to the Island of Taquile, whose inhabitants are dedicated to agriculture, crafts, and fishing mainly. Inhabited by Quechua natives who have developed, from generation to generation, an efficient and original social system and a magnificent weaving technique. * Taquile Island Lunch (Included)
Walk through its hills and archaeological sites, the town's craft center and take pictures with panoramic, spectacular views.
17:00 hrs arrival at the Hotel in Puno, free night
DAY 10
Trip to Lima
Breakfast at the Hotel
10:00 hrs Hotel check-out
10:30 hrs Departure to Juliaca airport to take the flight to Lima at 12:50 Hrs
International flights back to their country of origin
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DETAILED ITINERARY
PLACES VISITED
Lima, Paracas, Nazca, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Urubamba, Pisac, Moray, Maras, Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo, Puno, Lake Titicaca
STARTING DATES
The days of the start of the tour are flexible and are decided by the interested group.
DETAILED ITINERARY
DAY 1
Arrival to Lima Pick up from the Jorge Chavez International Airport and transfer to the Hotel and check in.
DAY 2
Lima Tours
09:00 hrs. Pick up from the hotel, start CITY TOUR ANCIENT AND MODERN LIMA, guided tour of the most important places and attractions of Lima, the "City of Kings". The tour includes a tour of the Historic Center of Lima, panoramic view of the Plaza San Martin, Plaza Mayor, Government Palace, Cathedral Basilica, Archbishop's Palace, Municipal Palace, Church of Santo Domingo, where the tombs of Santa Rosa and San Martín de Porres, and balconies of colonial Lima. Visit the Convent and Church of San Francisco.
13:30 hrs - LUNCH AT PANCHITA RESTAURANT GASTRONOMIC TOUR
14:30 hrs We will visit the residential districts of San Isidro and Miraflores, passing through the Huaca Pucllana, Ceremonial and Administrative Center of the Lima Culture, built in the 2nd century AD. and considered by the Incas as Ñaupallaqta, "Sacred Town"; El Olivar park in San Isidro, with olive trees brought from Spain in the 15th century; the Central Park of Miraflores and Larcomar, tourist and entertainment center, symbol of modern Lima and privileged point to appreciate a spectacular panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean
15:30hrs - VISIT THE LARCO MUSEUM,
founded in 1926, and located in the District of Pueblo Libre, in Lima. The Larco Museum chronologically displays impressive galleries that show an exceptional panorama of 3,000 years of development of the history of pre-Columbian Peru.
Surrounded by beautiful gardens, it is located within a viceroyalty mansion unique in its kind and dating from the eighteenth century, which was in turn, built on a pre-Columbian pyramid of the seventh century.
The works of art of the Larco Museum are considered icons of pre-Columbian art worldwide.
18:30 hrs - MAGIC WATER CIRCUIT - SOURCES OF LIMA
Incomparable ornamental fountains whose powerful jets combine with the rhythm of classical music and spectacular lasers blend with water fluids drawing multicolored shapes that make us fantasize for a few minutes with a cybernetic future.
This recreational center is made up of more than a dozen fountains, each with its own geyser display that propels the water up to more than 80 meters high. Regarding these peculiar characteristics, we tell you that this park is the winner of the Guinness Record as the largest Fountain Complex in the World, a very important prize for the pride of Peruvians.
At 19:15 hrs you can enjoy a wonderful show of water, light, music, and images, one of the most beautiful urban spaces of Lima.
20:30 hrs Transfer to RESTAURANT HUACA PUCLLANA - GASTRONOMIC TOUR
DAY 3
Tour Paracas - Islas Ballestas
06:30 hrs Departure by private bus to the city of Paracas
10:15 hrs Start of excursion to the Ballestas Islands
Excursion to the Paracas Peninsula, the most important wildlife sanctuary of the Peruvian Coast. Motorboat trip to the Ballestas Islands, in the Paracas National Reserve, where we can observe sea lions, boobies, pelicans, penguins and other marine birds. Upon returning we will have the opportunity to see the "Candelabra", a giant figure of the Nazca Lines style made in the sand. Free time before returning to take pictures of sea lions, seals and birds.
13:00 hrs LUNCH AT PARACAS HOTEL RESTAURANT - GASTRONOMIC TOUR
14:00 hrs Departure by private bus to the airport of Pisco
14:30 hrs Nazca Lines overflight (exact time is defined 24 hours before the flight date)
17:00 hrs Return to the city of Lima
Transfer to the hotel and free night
DAY 4
Trip to Cusco - Sacred Valley
Breakfast at the hotel.
05:00 hrs Departure to the airport to take a flight to Cusco city.
08:30 hrs Reception in the city of Cusco.
Transfer to the Sacred Valley, on the way we will visit AWUANACANCHA, which is a small town dedicated to textile art, during your visit you can see its techniques of dying and weaving on looms.
We continue on our way and we will pass through Calca, Ccoya, Lamay (small picturesque villages) and we will arrive at Pisac, a picturesque colonial mestizo village where on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday craft fairs are held in the main square, on Sundays the Quechua mass is celebrated.
19:30 hrs DINNER AT TUNUPA RESTAURANT - GASTRONOMIC TOUR
Check-in at hotel in the Sacred Valley
DAY 5
Visit Machu Picchu
Breakfast at the hotel, departure to the Ollantaytambo train station at 05:15 hrs.
06:10 hrs departure of the train for after a tour of 1.5 hrs. We will arrive at the Puente Ruinas station in Machu Picchu. Baggage will be delivered to the staff of the Inkaterra or Inkaterra MAPI hotel to continue the trip to Machu Picchu.
We will enjoy a guided tour of the main buildings of the citadel such as El Mirador, Temple of the Three Windows, The Intihuatana, The Main Square, etc. This tour will be done with a private guide from the Aguas Calientes train station.
Lunch at Machu Picchu: Citadel or Town at the passenger's choice
Accommodation at the Inkaterra Pueblo Hotel or Inkaterra Mapi.
DAY 6
Town of Machu Picchu
Breakfast at the Hotel.
If you stay at the Inkaterra Pueblo, you can spend the morning visiting the facilities, the hotel is an intimate Andean village with terraces, streams, stone paths and 83 adobe houses in the middle of the cloud forest. The property has five hectares of exquisite natural beauty, where 214 species of birds have been recorded - such as the golden quetzal and the iconic cock of the rocks - and the largest collection of native orchids in the world, with 372 species.
Enjoy the activities that the hotel offers.
For those who stay at the Inkaterra MAPI, they will be able to take advantage of the day to visit the Manuel Chávez Ballón Museum, visit the Mariposario and the thermal waters, as well as the artisanal market.
Lunch in hotel or city.
16:43 hrs Train VISTADOME 32 back to Ollantaytambo.
Arrival to Ollantaytambo and transfer to the hotel in Sacred Valley.
DAY 7
Sacred Valley Tour - Route to Cusco
Breakfast at the hotel.
08:00 hrs pick up by our staff to start the tour, we headed to the Colcas de Cheqoq in the archaeological site of the same name, to understand in context of the archaeological site of Moray, archaeological set of concentric shapes where you can perceive the variations of the characteristics: humidity and temperature of each platform.
Finally, we went to Las Salineras where the inhabitants of the town of Maras conserve the form of communal administration of the salt mines and there are formations of pools of salt that in the environment of the sacred valley give it a magical landscape.
Then, on the way to Cusco, we pass through the town of Chincheros where the most experienced textile artisans of the Cusco region meet.
12:30 hrs LUNCH RESTAURANT CICCIOLINA - GASTRONOMIC TOUR
14:30 hrs We continue with the visit to the four ruins surrounding Cusco: SACSAYHUAMAN (great fortress located 5 km from the city), QENQO (sacred amphitheater, worship center to the god Puma, place where human sacrifices were made), and PUCAPUCARA ("red fortress" due to the hue that acquires its rocks with the light of twilight.
17:30 hrs Arrival at the Hotel in Cusco and check-in.
Free night
DAY 8
Trip to Puno
Breakfast at the hotel.
Departure at 09:00 hrs for the airport to take the flight to the city of Juliaca - Puno at 11:14 Hrs
Upon arrival in Juliaca, we will visit the pre-Inca center of Sillustani on the shores of Lake Umayo, where the gigantic stone cylinders known as Chullpas are located, which are cylindrical necropolis where the great dignitaries of the Tiwanaku culture were buried.
14:30 hrs Arrival in Puno and Check in at the Hotel, lunch at the hotel.
Free afternoon
19:00 hrs Transfer from the hotel to LOS BALCONES DE PUNO RESTAURANT - GASTRONOMIC TOUR WITH SHOW.
DAY 9
Islands of Lake Titicaca
Breakfast at the hotel
Departure 06:45 hrs. We will embark on an unforgettable excursion by motorboat over Lake Titicaca to visit the Uros Floating Islands, approximately 30 minutes away. Former settlers of the lake, known as the Aquatic Tribe, build their own islands by periodically adding new layers of totora, they also use this material to build their houses and boats. We continue sailing to the Island of Taquile, whose inhabitants are dedicated to agriculture, crafts, and fishing mainly. Inhabited by Quechua natives who have developed, from generation to generation, an efficient and original social system and a magnificent weaving technique.
* Taquile Island Lunch (Included)
Walk through its hills and archaeological sites, the town's craft center and take pictures with panoramic, spectacular views.
17:00 hrs arrival at the Hotel in Puno, free night
DAY 10
Trip to Lima
Breakfast at the Hotel
10:00 hrs Hotel check-out
10:30 hrs Departure to Juliaca airport to take the flight to Lima at 12:50 Hrs
International flights back to their country of origin