Lima, Lineas de Nazca, Paracas, Chiclayo, Trujillo, Arequipa, Puno, Cusco, Valle Sagrado

Day 1: Arrival to Lima – City Tour: Colonial and Contemporary Lima & Larco Museum

Upon arrival, reception at the airport and transfer to your hotel. Our representative will give you a documentation kit with detailed program explanation. Luggage and hotel registration assistance is offered. In the afternoon, you will visit the modern part and the colonial part of the city of Lima, “The City of Kings”, starting with the districts of Miraflores and San Isidro, where we will pass by a pre-Inca construction that is 1200 years old, the Huaca Huallamarca. Then, we will go to the Historic Center, where you will visit the Main Square (Plaza Mayor), which comprises the Government Palace, the Archbishop's Palace, The Municipality and the Cathedral. We will stop at the chocolate and pisco museums to do a brief tasting. Later on, we will visit the Convent of Santo Domingo, declared cultural heritage of humanity and house of the remains of our patron saints, San Martin de Porres and Santa Rosa de Lima.  
Finally, we will visit the Larco Museum, which houses the incomparable private collection of Treasures of Ancient Peru and inspires its visitors making them discover, understand and enjoy the more than five thousand years of history of ancient Peru through more than 45,000 pieces. Overnight in Lima. 

OPTIONAL:
If you need to save money, you can change your visit to Lima, without Larco Museum: - USD$ 15.00 PER PERSON
CITY TOUR (WITHOUT MUSEO LARCO)

Upon arrival, reception at the airport and transfer to your hotel. Our representative will give you a documentation kit with detailed program explanation. Luggage and hotel registration assistance is offered. In the afternoon, you will visit the modern part and the colonial part of the city of Lima, “The City of Kings”, starting with the districts of Miraflores and San Isidro, where we will pass by a pre-Inca construction that is 1200 years old, the Huaca Huallamarca. Then, we will go to the Historic Center, where you will visit the Main Square (Plaza Mayor), which comprises the Government Palace, the Archbishop's Palace, The Municipality and the Cathedral. Later on, we will visit the Convent of Santo Domingo, declared cultural heritage of humanity and house of the remains of our patron saints, San Martin de Porres and Santa Rosa de Lima. Finally, we will return to Miraflores where we will pass by another pre-Inca pyramid-shaped building in downtown, an incredible contrast. Then, we will descend into one of the most representative parks of Miraflores, the Love Park, inspired by the Güell Park of Barcelona, where you will see the beautiful sculpture dedicated to love, “The Kiss”, made by the famous Peruvian artist, Victor Delfin. Overnight in Lima.

Day 2: Departure to Paracas – Overflight Nazca Lines

Early in the morning, transfer to the bus station to address the special service of bus to Paracas (4 hours approx.). Arrival and assistance. Transfer to the airport of Pisco to board the plane and enjoy of the overflight of incredible Nazca lines, located in the pampas of the same name. There you will see numerous geoglyphs, depicting figures of animals and stylized plants, which are distributed in a huge labyrinth of lines, trapezoids, triangles and spirals recorded on Earth and preserved for nearly 2,000 years. Overnight in Paracas. 

Meals included: breakfast, snack.

Day 3: Paracas – Islas Ballestas – Return to Lima

Early departure to the port, where to start our excursion by boat for almost two hours to the Ballestas Islands, located off the coast of the national reserve of Paracas, the largest of our shores nature sanctuary. These two beautiful islands are home to thousands of migratory birds, who share their habitat with restless sea lion colonies. At the crossing, you will appreciate a mysterious design on the slope of a hill, called "El Candelabro". At the scheduled time, return by bus to the city of Lima. Arrival and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Lima.
Meals included: breakfast.
    
Day 4: Chiclayo - Museum Royal Tombs of Sipan

At the scheduled time, transfer to the airport to board your flight to the city of Chiclayo. Arrival, reception by our collaborators and transfer to the hotel. In the evening, you will enjoy a visit to the Royal Tombs Museum where you can see parts of the treasure of the Lord of Sipan, which cause admiration throughout the world. Overnight in Chiclayo. 

Meals included: breakfast.

Día 5: Departure to Trujillo – Chan Chan

Early in the morning, transfer to the bus station to deal with VIP service to the city of Trujillo. After four hours going through the coastal landscape of the Peru, arrived at the station of Trujillo and transfer to your hotel. In the afternoon, we will go to Chan Chan. This city of mud is the largest and best preserved in the world. The ancient capital of the Chimu Kingdom, which was established in the Moche Valley between the 12th and 15th centuries, housed up to 60 thousand inhabitants, in an area of 20 square kilometers, extending from the vicinity of Cerro Campana Huanchaco port. Chan Chan, also called "City of the Moon" or "The long walls". Overnight in Trujillo. 

Meals included: breakfast.

Day 6: City tour – Return to Lima

We will make a tour of city and see beautiful colonial and Republican houses. We will continue towards the Museum of the Universidad Nacional, to appreciate interesting utensils of the cultures that populated the area. At an appropriate time, transfer to the airport to take your flight to Lima. Arrival, reception by our collaborators and transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Lima.

Meals included: breakfast.

Day 7: Arequipa – City tour and Santa Catalina Convent

At the scheduled time, transfer to the airport to take your flight to Arequipa. To their arrival, reception and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, visit of "The White City", including the convent of Santa Catalina, beautiful Citadel of the 16th century, in the style of different Spanish cities at the time. the Plaza de Armas, with its three joint portals; the Church of the company of Jesus, beautiful example of Spanish art in the 17TH century, along with the multicolored frescoes in the cupola of San Ignacio. Continuing the tour, we will appreciate the typical districts of Cayma and Yanahuara, with his viewpoint and Church. Overnight in Arequipa. 

Meals included: breakfast.

Day 8: Colca Canyon

We travel through the town of Yura and the national reserve of Aguada Blanca and Pampa Cañahuas, where we will appreciate in their habitat to numerous species of birds, as well as alpacas, vicuñas and llamas. Stop at Patahuasi to refresh ourselves and take an infusion of coca. We will continue to the village of Chivay. Depending on the conditions, we could you have lunch at the hostel or make a picnic and enjoying the beautiful view from one of the natural vantage points in the area. In the afternoon, we recommend to go to La Calera to take an invigorating bath in the hot springs or enjoy the comforts of the hotel. Dinner at the hotel.  Overnight in Chivay or Yanque.

Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner.     

Day 9: Condor Cross – Return to Arequipa

Early morning journey to the cross of the Condor, which will allow us to have a nice one of the deepest canyons in the world and if the conditions allow it, the great opportunity of performing excellent photos of the largest and most impressive of the world bird: the majestic Condor. Depending on the setting, we could make a stop in the village of Yanque to appreciate a sample of local folklore. To return, you will visit the village of Pincholo, the only pre-Inca people still inhabited, and the village of Maca, with its picturesque craft market and colonial church. Lunch in Chivay. Return to the city. Overnight in Arequipa. 

Meals included: breakfast and lunch.

Day 10: Puno –Sillustani and Umayo Lake

At the scheduled time, transfer to the airport to board your flight to the city of Juliana, Puno. Arrival, reception by our collaborators and transfer to the hotel. En route you will visit Sillustani archaeological site located 34 Km North of Puno. Includes the famous Chullpas: circular funerary, built of stone towers. They reach the 12 meters of height and that were used both by the Collas and the Incas. At the foot of this site lies the Lake Umayo, factor that increases the scenic beauty of this mystical and beautiful place. Overnight in Puno. 

Meals included: breakfast.

Day 11: Titicaca Lake – Floating Island of Uros and Taquile

In the morning, we will make a full day excursion on Lake Titicaca and as a first point, we will visit the floating islands of the Uros, also called "The village of the Lake," these islands are built with layers of totora and serve as homes and centres of Commerce for the natives of the same name that are mobilized in rafts built by hand. We will continue our journey to the island of Taquile, where community welcomes kindly the tourists, keeping alive their traditions, customs and colorful clothing in the ancient style. The Islanders are artisans and reflected in each work surprising techniques developed over centuries by their ancestors. Lunch included. Overnight in Puno. 

Meals included: breakfast and lunch.

Day 12: Departure to Cusco – La Raya / Racchi / Andahuaylillas

We will go to the station to start our trip by special bus to Cusco, this way you can enjoy the wonderful scenery of the nearby valleys. We will make a stop at "La Raya" natural boundary between Cusco and Puno, where we will have excellent photographic views. Also we will visit the ruins of Raqchi, known as the Temple of Wiracocha Dios and the village of Andahuaylillas, where we will visit a beautiful church from the 17TH century, which boasts an impressive organ decorated with angels and cherubs. Lunch on route. Arrival to Cusco is in the afternoon, then transfer to hotel. Overnight in Cusco. 

Meals included: breakfast and lunch.

Day 13: Cusco – City tour & Ruins

Morning free to relax or do optional activities. In the afternoon, we will enjoy our visit to the impressive colonial city built on the foundations of Inca palaces, around the streets of the neighborhood of San Blas and the stone of 12 angles in the Hatun Rumiyoq Street; the Koricancha or the Temple of the Sun where we can appreciate the fine work that the Incas performed on the stone, if it were a sculpture; the Cathedral with its delicate works of carved wood and impressive altars. We will finish by visiting the Inca Museum, also known as the Casa del Almirante, which was built on Inca foundations and which today houses a comprehensive collection of ceramics, textiles and Inca gold as well as an important example of colonial Cuzco school painting.  Overnight in Cusco.

Meals included: breakfast.

Day 14: Authentic Sacred Valley: Chincheros Ruins and Church, Handicraft Community of Urpi & Ollantaytambo with buffet lunch

Today’s first destination is Chinchero, a quaint little town that houses an important Inca archaeological center, built at the end of the 1400’s, as well as a lovely and very traditional church. You will visit "Urpi" a famous textile center where the townsfolk have preserved the traditional Andean spinning and weaving techniques, they will also show you how they get the vivid natural colors for their fabrics.
On our way to Ollantaytambo, we will stop at the lookout point of Racchi, where we will have the chance to have some of the best views of the Sacred Valley, after that, lunch will be served in a local restaurant.
Afterwards, we will get to Ollantaytambo, one of the most monumental architectural complexes of the ancient Inca Empire, one of the few places where the Spanish conquistadors lost a major battle.  Very well known for its “andenes” (terraces dug into the slopes of mountains for agricultural purposes), Ollantaytambo was a highly effective fortress that also served as a temple. Then, we will continue to the adjacent town of Ollantaytambo, “the unique living Inca town”: the best surviving example of Inca city planning, with narrow cobblestone streets that have been continuously inhabited since the 13th century. Overnight in Sacred Valley.

OPTIONAL:
For only $ 3 additional, change your tour of the Sacred Valley and visit Maras & Moray!!! (The visit will be to Ollantaytambo, Maras and Moray, instead of Ruins and Church of Chincheros and Handicraft Community of Urpi)

MARAS, MORAY & OLLANTAYTAMBO

You will discover the best about Sacred Valley in this fascinating experience that starts in Moray, in which you will visit the enormous circular and semi-circular agricultural terraces built into the top of a hill overlooking the Urubamba Valley and used by the Incas as a botanical laboratory. Nearby is the town of Maras, you will visit its salt pans where one of the finest salts is extracted, this salt is used by the top chefs around the world. Then, lunch will be served at a local restaurant. Afterwards, we will get to Ollantaytambo, one of the most monumental architectural complexes of the ancient Inca Empire, one of the few places where the Spanish conquistadors lost a major battle.  Very well known for its “andenes” (terraces dug into the slopes of mountains for agricultural purposes), Ollantaytambo was a highly effective fortress that also served as a temple. Then, we will continue to the town of Ollantaytambo, “the unique living Inca town”: the best surviving example of Inca city planning, with narrow cobblestone streets that have been continuously inhabited since the 13th century. Overnight in Sacred Valley.

+ USD$ 3.00 PER PERSON

Meals included: breakfast and lunch.

Day 15: Machu Picchu 

You will visit one of the most important energy centers in the world: Machu Picchu. The excursion is done by train and during the tour we will have an amazing view of the landscape of the Sacred Valley of Urubamba. Upon arrival to Aguas Calientes, our staff will assist you to board the bus that will take you to the Citadel. It will be an unforgettable experience, where a professional guide will transmit us the history surrounding this mysterious and charming place. After the guided tour, you will enjoy free time to explore the area on your own, relax or meditate. When appropriate, descent to the town of Aguas Calientes. Included buffet lunch. Overnight in Aguas Calientes.

Meals included: breakfast and lunch.

Day 16: Optional Second Visit to Machu Picchu (ENTRANCE NOT INCLUDED)– Return to Cusco

Morning at leisure. Optionally is can, make a second visit to Machu Picchu and take advantage to more remote places such as the "Intipunku" or "Door of the Sun" the more adventurous may enjoy a motorcycle promotion to the "Huayna Picchu" or "Young mountain" to visit the Temple of the Moon and have a view of the Citadel of photography. In the afternoon, it will address the train back to Cusco. Upon arrival, our partners will expect it at the station, from where we'll move to your hotel.  Overnight in Cusco.

Meals included: breakfast.

Day 17: Puerto Maldonado – Tambopata 

At the scheduled time, transfer to the airport for your flight to Puerto Maldonado. To their arrival, reception and transfer to the pier for departure by canoe to motor to the selected Lodge. If required, stop along the way for recent purchases of basic utensils. In the afternoon, arrival to the hostel and accommodation. Possible activities will be indicated by the local guide, mainly walking and canoeing for observation of birds and mammals. Overnight at the selected hotel.

Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Day 18: Tambopata

Activities shall be indicated by your guide locally, mainly walking and canoeing for observation of birds and mammals. Overnight at the selected hotel.

Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Day 19: Tambopata / Puerto Maldonado / Lima – Afternoon at leisure

Rest until the time of departure or coordination with its guide for the preparation of a possible optional activity, bird watching from a viewpoint natural or artificial is recommended. At an appropriate time, return canoe motor at Puerto Maldonado and transfer to the airport to take your flight to Lima city. Arrival, reception by our collaborators and transfer to the hotel. Afternoon free to relax, optional activities or do shopping in the Indian markets and exclusive jewelry or clothes made of vicuña and alpaca boutiques. Overnight in Lima.

Meals included: breakfast and dinner.

Day 20: International Departure

At the scheduled time, transfer to the airport to board your international flight.
Meals included: breakfast.