DAY 01: ARRIVAL IN LIMA
Arrival in Lima, reception and transfer to the chosen hotel, rest.
Accommodation in Lima.
DAY 02: CITY TOUR COLONIAL AND MODERN LIMA (B)
Breakfast.
09:30 hrs We begin our tour at the Huaca Pucllana with a panoramic view of this important ceremonial center belonging to the Lima culture. We head towards the center of Lima, passing through the different neighborhoods of San Isidro, Lince and Cercado. We will appreciate the Palace of Justice, Museum of Lima, Museum of Italian Art, French Palace and Plaza San Martín. Our pedestrian visit begins in the Plaza de Armas where in addition to appreciating the Cathedral of Lima, Municipal Palace, Government Palace, Archbishop's Palace; We will have free space to take photos of the attractions. We will enter the Convent of San Francisco and visit one of the main attractions, its catacombs, which are a series of underground passages under the church, where the ancient inhabitants of the city were buried and where the remains of 25,000 people are found. Finally we will have a panoramic view of the Parque del Amor, Pacific Ocean and Larcomar. Return to the hotel.
Accommodation in Lima.
DAY 03: LIMA / PARACAS | BALLESTAS ISLANDS & ICA CITY TOUR + LA HUACACHINA LAGOON – NAZCA (D)
Appropriate time transfer to the bus station.
05:15 hrs Departure by Regular Bus to Paracas with Full Equipment. (4hrs Travel)
08:30 hrs Arrival in Paracas. Reception at the terminal and transfer to the port.
09:00 hrs You will leave for the Ballestas Islands in modern gliders where you can see the Candelabra, which is a large hieroglyph that serves as a lighthouse for navigators. This Candelabra is related to the Nazca lines and hieroglyphs. The Ballestas Islands are made up of rock formations where there is an important marine fauna with guano birds such as the Guanay, Piquero and the Zarcillo mainly. You can also see Peruvian penguins that are in danger of extinction. Likewise, on these islands you can observe varieties of sea lions (fur seals and fur seals) and other mammals, serving as natural refuges. This entire visit will last approximately 2:00 hours.
Appropriate time, transfer to the station.
11:25 hrs Departure of the bus to the city of Ica.
12:55 hrs Arrival, reception and transfer to the starting point of the tour.
13:30 hrs Start of CITY TOUR ICA: You will visit the Plaza de Armas, Colonial Mansions, The Sanctuary of the Lord of Luren, Regional Museum of Ica, Wine Cellars to learn about the process and tasting of Peruvian wines and piscos. You will also have a visit to Laguna de la Huacachina, considered the oasis of America, a place where adventure sports such as Buggies and Sandboarding are practiced (at the expense of the passenger).
Appropriate time, transfer to the station.
19:00 hrs Departure of the bus to the city of Nasca.
9:30 p.m. Arrival, reception and transfer to the chosen hotel.
Accommodation in Nazca.
DAY 04: NAZCA / LIMA LINES (B)
Breakfast. Opportune time transfer to the Nazca airfield to fly over the Enigmatic Nazca Lines where you will appreciate the famous figures such as the Spider, the Hummingbird, the Monkey among others.
Appropriate time transfer to the station.
12:30 hrs Departure by regular bus with return to the city of Lima.
Arrival, reception and transfer to the chosen hotel.
Accommodation in Lima.
DAY 05: LIMA / CUSCO (B)
Breakfast. Transfer to the airport for our departure to Cusco.
Upon arrival, reception and transfer to the chosen hotel.
Accommodation in Cusco.
DAY 06: CUSCO CITY TOUR + ARCHAEOLOGICAL PARK (B)
Breakfast.
At 12:30 p.m. we will begin our tour of the City of Cusco. We will visit the Plaza Mayor where most of the buildings preserve the colonial style. Then we will visit the Qoricancha Temple, the maximum expression of Inca architecture, currently the Convent of Santo Domingo. Next we will visit the Cathedral of Cusco, characterized by its Renaissance and colonial style. Finally we will visit the four archaeological centers surrounding Cusco: Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay. Return to your hotel.
Accommodation in Cusco.
DAY 07: SUPER SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS (B,L)
Breakfast.
06:30 to 07:00 hours pick up passengers from hotels in Cusco. We will begin the tour with a visit to Chincheros, a small Inca and colonial town where typical ancient textiles are still made, then you will visit Maras, where the most important salt mines in the region are located, it was the first salt producing center in the region. southern part of the mountain range. Later you will pass through the formidable archaeological complex of Moray, made up of admirable terrace systems, of enormous terraces that overlap concentrically, taking the shape of a gigantic amphitheater, these beautiful terraces formed a large agricultural laboratory where the ancient Peruvians achieved an incredible advance in the Agriculture. The visit will continue until we reach Ollantaytambo, one of the last Inca towns, we will tour the wonderful archaeological complex located there. You will also have a delicious buffet lunch. In the afternoon you will visit the archaeological complex of Pisaq, a place where you can appreciate the Inca terraces, visit the typical artisan market. He returned to his hotel in Cusco.
Accommodation in Cusco.
DAY 08: MACHU PICCHU (B,L)
Breakfast.
We will go to the Poroy or Ollantaytambo train station according to the season, where we will depart by train to visit one of the 7 Wonders of the World. We will arrive at the station in the town of Machu Picchu, where our staff will assist us to board the transport that will ascend through an intricate path, giving us a spectacular view of the Urubamba River that shapes the famous canyon. The Lost City of the Incas, Machu Picchu, will welcome us with its incredible terraces, staircases, ceremonial enclosures and urban areas. The energy emanating from all over the place. After a guided tour, we will have lunch at one of the restaurants in the area. At the appropriate time, we will take the train to take us to Ollantaytambo and then move to the city of Cusco.
Accommodation in Cusco.
DAY 09: SEVEN COLORS VINICUNCA MOUNTAIN (B,L)
At 4:00 a.m. pick up passengers and transfer to the foothills of Nevado Ausangate to begin the tour to the 7 Colors Mountain. We will make a stop in the town of Cusipata to have breakfast. After a brief talk we will begin the 3-hour walk with a professional guide. Along the way we will learn about the different customs and mysticism that the Andean mountain range hides. On the way back we will return to the town of Cusipata for the respective lunch. Return to your hotel in Cusco at 4:30 p.m.
Accommodation in Cusco
DAY 10: CUSCO / PUNO - ROUTE OF THE SUN – (ANDAHUAYLILLAS - RAQCHI – SICUANI – LA RAYA) / PUNO (B,L)
Breakfast.
Coordinated time, transfer to the tourist bus station.
07:00 hrs Departure by tourist bus to the city of Puno, on this journey you will visit some important attractions such as the Andahuaylillas chapel known for the beauty of its murals that it houses inside. Then, you will visit the archaeological complex of Raqchi, also known as the temple of the God Wiracocha. Later, you can enjoy a delicious lunch. Then, you will visit the Raya Pass, which is the border between the cities of Cusco and Puno. And finally, you will visit the Lithical Museum of Pukara, in this museum you can find the famous sculpture of HATUNÑAQAC which in our times would be translated as the supreme cutthroat. 17:00 hrs Arrival at the bus station in Puno, reception and transfer to the hotel.
Accommodation in Puno
DAY 11: UROS AND TAQUILE ISLANDS (B,L)
Breakfast.
07:30 hrs Transfer to the port of Puno, where the lake crossing will begin in a very fast boat, you will quickly arrive at the Floating Island of the Uros which is a set of floating islands formed from reeds. They are inhabited by the Uros, settlers who descend from one of the oldest cultures in America. You will be able to appreciate their peculiar lifestyle and their creations such as making wool fabrics and stuffed animals. Next, you will visit Taquile Island, also have some time exploring and shopping in the community. In the afternoon, return to Puno.
Accommodation in Puno.
DAY 12: PUNO – DESAGUADERO – TIWANAKU – LA PAZ (B,L)
Breakfast.
Pick up from the hotel in Puno and transfer to Desaguadero (Peru-Bolivia border), located 2 ½ hrs away. with complete migratory assistance and subsequent transfer to Bolivian mobility for transfer to the archaeological site of Tiwanaku, an ancient pre-Inca archaeological city located 72 km from the city of La Paz and 30 min. of the border crossing, declared a world heritage site by UNESCO. We will visit the Ceramic Museum, Lithic Museum, Archaeological Site of Kalasasaya and Puma Punku. Lunch at a local tourist restaurant in Tiwanaku. Then, we will continue our trip to the city of La Paz. Arrival and free time.
Appropriate time, transfer to the station to board the bus to the city of Uyuni.
Night on the bus.
DAY 13: UYUNI SALAR
Pick up from the station and transfer to the town of Uyuni to begin the tour of one of the tourist wonders of Bolivia.
We begin with a visit to the Train Cemetery 10 minutes from Uyuni, visit Colchani artisan market, salt craft shops, llama wool fabrics, alpaca and we will appreciate the artisanal processing of salt. We continue with a visit to the Salt Piles, salt water eyes, monument to the Dakar Rally, Plaza of World Flags. Then, Visit to the First Hotel of Salt, a restaurant museum, where lunch will be held, when it is cold and windy with dust. Lunch is a picnic on the salt flat, with colorful tablecloths and pillows. After lunch we will visit the Island of Incahuasi with giant cacti, where we will take a walk to the top of the island, from where we will be able to observe the Uyuni salt flat in its entirety, and on the salt flat we will be able to take unimaginable photographs and film exclusive and true perspective videos. We will return to the salt flat to see the sunset in a mirror effect, we return to the town and transfer to the selected hotel.
Accommodation in Uyuni or Colchani.
DAY 14: UYUNI – LA PAZ
Breakfast at the hotel.
Free day to rest and do activities on your own.
Transfer to the station to board the return bus.
Night on the bus.
DAY 15: CITY TOUR LA PAZ (HISTORIC CENTER + CABLE CAR) + VALLEY OF THE MOON
Pick up from the station and transfer to the hotel.
15:00 hrs Pick up from the hotel to begin the visit to the traditional markets of the city of La Paz, panoramic view of the San Pedro prison, famous for its infrastructure and constitution unlike other prisons; use of the longest cable car system in the world and visit the famous Valley of the Moon, located 10km away. from the center of the City of La Paz, with curious clay formations, created by the erosion of the winds and heavy rains; Named after famous astronaut Neil Armstrong. Then, we will move to the Killi Killi Viewpoint, crossing the residential area of La Paz and the highest Soccer Stadium in the world, from where you can have a spectacular 360° view of the city of La Paz. Later we will visit the historic center of the city where we can see the Plaza Murillo, Legislative Palace, the Metropolitan Cathedral and the Church of San Francisco. And finally, we will visit the Las Brujas Market (understand mystical aspects of Andean rituals and thought). Return to the hotel.
Accommodation in La Paz.
DAY 16: DEPARTURE FROM LA PAZ (B)
Breakfast. Coordinated time, transfer to La Paz Airport to board the flight back to the city of Origin.
End of Services.
SUGGESTED HOTELS
IN LIMA:
[L] ARAWI EXPRESS*, IBIS BUDGET STEFANOS, FERRE DE VILLE
[T] BRITANIA, GIRASOLES, TAMBO I, II,III
[TS] LIBRE, BEST WESTER URBAN LARCO*, ALLPA SUITES
[P] ARAWI PRIME*, JOSE ANTONIO, LA HACIENDA, SAN AGUSTIN EXC, ESTELAR BELLAVISTA
[PS] CASA ANDINA SELECT | MERCURE INNSIDE | HILTON GARDEN INN COURTYARD
[L] CASA ANDINA PREMIUM, CROWNE PLAZA* PULLMAN
[LS] IBEROSTAR, AC MIRAFLORES, EL PARDO DOUBLETREE
IN NASCA:
[L] ORO VIEJO, ALEGRIA
[T] DM NASCA CASA ANDINA
[TS] DM NASCA CASA ANDINA
[P] MAJORO
[PS] MAJORO
[L] MAJORO - JR SUITE
[LS] MAJORO - JR SUITE
IN CUSCO:
[L] PRISMA, SAMAYWARARI, CUSCO PLAZA
[T] INKARRI, SAN FRANCISCO*, MAMASARA, MABEY
[TS] WAMAN*, SAN AGUSTIN INT., ROYAL INKA by XIMA, SIETE VENTANAS
[P] SAN AGUSTIN DORADO, LOS PORTALES, SAN AGUSTIN PLAZA, ABITTARE, XIMA, JOSE ANTONIO
[PS] COSTA DEL SOL SONESTA HILTON GARDEN INN
[L] CASA ANDINA PREMIUM, NOVOTEL, ARANWA CLASSIC
[LS] CASA CARTAGENA LP SUITEP, ALACIO DEL INCA CLASSIC
IN PUNO:
[L] LAS BALSAS INN, CONDE DE LEMOS
[T] CASONA PLAZA CENTRO CASONA PLAZA PUNO QELQATANI
[TS] HACIENDA PUNO HACIENDA PLAZA INTIQA
[P] XIMA JOSE ANTONIO
[PS] CASA ANDINA PREMIUM V/LAGO SONESTA POSADA DEL INCA V /LAGO
[L] GHL PUNO - SUNSET
[LS] GHL PUNO - SUNRISE
LA PAZ:
[L] LA MANSION DE LA BOLIVIE
[T] NAIRA
[TS] RENOVA
[P] RITZ APART HOTEL
[PS] CASA GRANDE EXPRESS STANNUN BOUTIQUE
[L] MITRU SUR
[LS] CASA GRANDE SUITES
