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UNKNOWN PERU
15 days / 14 nights
Destinations: Lima, Arequipa, Colca Canyon, Puno, Cusco, Machu Picchu, Chalhuanca, Nasca and Paracas
 
TOUR DESCRIPTION
BREAKFAST   BOX LUNCH   LUNCH   DINNER

DAY 01 ARRIVAL AT LIMA (154 m.a.s.l.)

Arrival in Lima international airport and transfer and accommodation in hotel. (Private transportation and professional personnel). Overnight.

DAY 02 LIMA / AREQUIPA (2,335 m.a.s.l.)
Breakfast in hotel. Transfer to the airport and departure to Arequipa accommodation in hotel. In the afternoon, city tour and the Santa Catalina convent (private transportation and local guide). Overnight.

DAY 03 AREQUIPA / COLCA CANYON (3,633 m.a.s.l.)
Breakfast In hotel. Departure to Chivay (Private transportation - Km. 170, almost 3:30 hour journey). Arrival at midday and accommodation in hotel. Lunch included. Rest of the afternoon is at leisure (optional visit to the local spring waters). Dinner in hotel. Overnight.

DAY 04 COLCA CANYON / PUNO (3,827 m.a.s.l.)

Breakfast In hotel. Morning dedicated to visit the Cruz del Condor vantage point, which has a wonderful view of deepness of the canyon. If weather conditions allow it travelers will have the chance to observe many condors majestically overflying the canyon seeking for their food. (At least 10 passengers, our guide returns to Arequipa alter the excursion. The transfer from Chivay to Puno will be in charge of our professional driver). After the visit, departure to Puno by land on private transportation (Km. 300, approximately 6 hour journey). Box lunch on the way. Arrival in Puno and accommodation in hotel. Overnight.

DAY 05 PUNO
Breakfast in hotel. Full day excursion to Lake Titicaca and visit the floating islands of the Uros as well as Taquile Island. (SIC speedboat for up to 6 passengers, with shared guide in their language). Lunch included at the community of Taquile. Return to Puno in the afternoon. Overnight.

DAY 08 PUNO / CUSCO (3,399 m.a.s.l)
Breakfast in hotel. Departure to Cusco by land (From 2 to 9 paxs public tourist bus - shared Spanish/English guide). (From 10 to more paxs private transportation with professional driver and bilingual private guide. Km. 396, almost 8 hour journey). Along the way visit the ruins of Raqchi, the Pukara Museum (only in public bus), and the chapel ad town of Andahuaylillas. Arrival in Cusco in the afternoon and accommodation in hotel. Overnight.

DAY 07 CUSCO

Breakfast in hotel. Morning is at leisure for personal activities or optional excursions. In the afternoon, visit the monuments and historical neighborhoods of the city, and the nearby ruins of Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay. Overnight.

DAY 08 CUSCO / SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS (2,846 m.a.s.l)
Breakfast in hotel. Full day excursion to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. During the morning visit the picturesque craft market of Pisaq. Lunch in restaurant included. In the afternoon, visit the fortress of Ollantaytambo. After the visit, accommodation in hotel at Yucay. Overnight.

DAY 09 SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS / MACHU PICCHU (2,060 m.a.s.l)
Breakfast in hotel. Transfer from hotel in Yucay to the train station in Ollantaytambo. Departure to Aguas Calientes in Expedition tourist train. Arrival and transfer in minivan to the ruins. Guided visit to the citadel of Machu Picchu. In the afternoon, return to Aguas Calientes to have lunch at a restaurant. Accommodation in hotel. Dinner and Overnight in hotel.

DAY 10 MACHU PICCHU / SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS
Breakfast in hotel. Morning is at leisure (Entrance fee nor the minivan for a second entrance to the ruins are not included). In the afternoon, departure on Expedition tourist train to the station of Ollantaytambo. Reception, transfer and accommodation in hotel in Yucay. Overnight.

DAY 11 SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS / CHALHUANCA (2,650 m.a.s.l)

Breakfast in hotel. Departure to Chalhuanca by land (Private transportation with professional driver without assistant - Km. 297, approximately 6 hour journey). On the way, visit the fascinating Inca ruins of Saywite (sanctuary dedicated to worshipping water) and Tarawasi (Incan administrative center) (Spanish speaking guide in charge of guards IF AVAILABLE). Box lunch on the way. Arrival in Chalhuanca in the afternoon and accommodation in hotel. Dinner in hotel. Overnight.

DAY 12 CHALHUANCA / NASCA  (588 m.a.s.l.)
Breakfast in hotel. Departure to Nasca by land (Private transportation with professional guide without assistant - Km. 361, approximately 7 hour journey). On the way, visit the Pampas Galeras National Park (3.900 masl), where thousands of vicuñas in its natural habitat live. Go across the Andes mountain range through the Negro Mayo high plateau 4,200 masl where there are many lagoons inhabited by phenicopters and other Andean birds. Along the journey, view beautiful Andean landscapes and many alpaca and llama farms. Box lunch included. Arrival in Nasca and accommodation in hotel. Overnight.

DAY 13 NASCA / PARACAS (0 m.a.s.l.)

Breakfast in hotel. Morning is at leisure for the Nasca lines overflight (Optional flight - the plane pilot is also the guide) if weather conditions allow it. After the flight, tour on dune buggy for approx 4 hours: The tour begins at monumental archaeological complex of Cahuachi and Estaquería, to then continue travelling to enormous dunes of Usaca where participants will practice sandboarding. Return to Nasca and departure to Paracas (Private transportation with professional driver and assistant - Km. 200, almost 2:30 hour journey). Arrival and accommodation in hotel. Overnight.

DAY 14 PARACAS / LIMA
Breakfast in hotel. Excursion to the Ballestas Islands (08.00 / 10.00) if weather conditions allow it. After the excursion departure to Lima by land. Arrival in Lima in the afternoon and accommodation in hotel. Overnight.

DAY 15 DEPARTURE FROM LIMA
Breakfast in hotel. Morning visit to the colonial and modern neighborhoods of the city. In the afternoon, transfer to the airport on time to board the international flight.

 
THE PROGRAM INCLUDES
 
  • All arrival and departure transfers from each locality assisted by professional personnel.
    NOTE: Transfer in/out in Lima, from 2 to 4 pax, will be assisted by a single Spanish-speaking driver, except for the international arrival in-transfer which will always be assisted by bilingual personnel.
  • All the excursions mentioned in the program with local bilingual guides.
  • All fee entrances.
  • Expedition train to/from to Machu Picchu.
  • Private land transportation by car, minivan, minibus or tourist bus on the stretches of the Colca Canyon / Puno y Puno / Cusco: with professional driver from 2 to 9 passengers. For groups of 10 or more persons with bilingual guide. In the Cusco - Chalhuanca - Nasca - Ica - Lima stretch only with professional driver unless an assistant is required.
  • Meals mentioned in the program.
  • Overnights in single, double or triple rooms in indicated or similar hotels.
  • 01 free passenger in single room for 15 or more clients.
THE PROGRAM DOES NOT INCLUDE
 
  • Internal flights (approx. USD 220.00 per person, per flight).
  • Extras at the bar, in laundry, in phone, etc.
  • Meals that are not specifically mentioned.
  • Our guide escort from Lima to Lima.
  • Tips for guides, hotels, restaurants and airports.
  • Airport tax (approx. USD 5.00), at Nasca approx. USD 9.50.
  • Beverages during meals.
  • Flight over the Nasca lines (USD 110.00 per person).
  • Guide on the route Colca/Puno and overnight for local guide in the Sacred Valley and Aguas Calientes for 2 to 9 pax.