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FULL ITINERARY
Day 1 - Lima
Date: 26/03
Meal Plan (-/-/-)
Welcome to Lima, the "City of Kings".
Group arrival transfer is included today.
Our local representative will be waiting for you at the airport to take you to your hotel in Lima and give you the
briefing about your trip in South America.
Accommodation
Hotel B or similar – 2 TWN Alcoba rooms www.hotelb.pe
Day 2 – Lima
Date: 27/03
Meal Plan (B/L/D)
Today you have a city tour of Lima city. You will visit Larco Museum, where you will have a guided tour followed
by a nice lunch. Museum Larco Herrera, displays remains that show the world of the ancient Peruvians from
about 3000 years ago. Among the most spectaculars remains, we will see the great collection of Ancient Erotic
Art, that is without doubt one of the best attractions in the city of Lima. In addition, we also can see galleries with
pieces of gold and silver. Unlike other museums, this place is the only one that has over 45.000 archaeological
pieces properly classified.
After lunch you will move on to downtown Lima to visit the colonial area where we you can find the Cathedral,
the Viceroyalty of Peru, the Plaza Mayor (Main Square), the Government Palace, the City Hall, and other
important monuments. Later, we will visit the Convent of San Francisco, a seventeenth-century architectural
complex that includes a church, a convent and a square. The facade of the church, which has an image of the
Immaculate Conception painted on it, was carved in stone and is characterized by its Corinthian columns. We will
also see the catacombs, a dark chamber found under the church. After visiting the center of Lima we will head to
the modern section of this great metropolis and will visit the district of Miraflores overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
At night, you have a dinner show included.
Included Activities
•
Lima city tour (Guide + transportation + lunch) *Entrance tickets not included.
•
Dinner show with transportation.
Entrance Tickets Prices (to be paid directly by passengers)
•
Larco Herrera Museum: 30 soles
•
Lima Cathedral: 12 soles
•
San Francisco Church and Catacombs: 10 soles.
Accommodation
Hotel B or similar – 2 TWN Alcoba rooms www.hotelb.pe
Day 3 – Paracas
Date: 28/03
Meal Plan (B/-/-)
Transfer to bus station, to take a comfortable tourist bus to Paracas. (4 hours ride approx.) Transfer to
hotel in Paracas. Rest of the day free to enjoy the hotel facilities.
Accommodation
Aranwa Hotel or similar - 2 TWN Deluxe Rooms www.aranwahotels.com/hotel-paracas
Day 4 – Paracas/Lima
Date: 29/03
Meal Plan (B/-/-)
Enjoy a thrilling 35 minute flight over the Nazca Lines, offering a spectacular opportunity to see 12 of the most famous
Nazca Lines, including the hummingbird, dog, hands, astronaut, tree, spider, whale, lizard, shark and more. We’ll pick you
up at your hotel in Nazca. You will be transported to Maria Reiche Airport, about 10 minutes away from downtown Nazca.
At the airport, we will assist you with the check-in procedure, such as paying your airport tax, going through security, and
being weighed. Then you can watch a brief documentary on the discovery of the Nazca Lines. Then we will assist you in
getting into your plane.
In the afternoon, you will take your regular bus to return to Lima. Arrival and transfer to your hotel.
Included Activities
• Overflight Nazca Lines.
Accommodation
Hotel B or similar – 2 TWN Alcoba rooms www.hotelb.pe
Day 5 – Arequipa
Date: 30/03
Meal Plan (B/-/-)
Transfer to airport for flight to Arequipa. A local representative will accompany you to your hotel and can give
you a restaurant recommendation for lunch.
In the afternoon you have a city walking tour included.
We will walk around Arequipa´s Main square, one of the most beautiful and stunning of Peru.
Visit to the Cathedral, that has a neo classic style with French influence in the interior part, considered a Minor
Basilica; inside we can see elements brought from several countries in Europe, like the main altar made out of
marble from Carrara, a pulpit carved in cedar wood brought from France. Then we'll visit the Compañia de Jesus
religious complex, the church and the cloister. The church has a façade with the most representative expression
of the southern Peruvian baroque style, and inside keep colonial paintings and golden altars. Also the Saint
Ignatius Chapel well-known as the sacristy with a very famous polychrome cupola. Then we're going to visit the
cloister built in 1738 where we can appreciate semi archways of heavy pilasters fully decorated on their four
sides. The whole complex has three patios.
On the way to the Saint Catalina Monastery we stop to see the Tristan del Pozo Colonial House, this one belongs
to the southern peruvian baroque style.
The Saint Catalina Monastery is a small citadel in the city; this place has been closed to the public for centuries,
nowadays harmoniously restored let us see how was Arequipa in the 17th century with narrow streets, squares
and gardens, stunning and airtight cloisters in the middle of huge walls made out of ashlars, rustic laundry, cells,
everything is part of this little colonial citadel.
Included Activities
•
Arequipa Walking Tour (Guide + transportation) *Entrance tickets not included.
Entrance Tickets Prices (to be paid directly by passengers)
•
Cathedral: 12 soles
•
Cupula: 5 soles
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Saint Catalina Monastery: 40 soles
Accommodation
Casa Andina Private Collection or similar - 2 TWN Superior rooms
www.casa-andina.com/hotel-arequipa-peru_casa-andina-private-collection?lang=en
Day 6 – Colca
Date: 31/03
Meal Plan (B/-/-)
8 am. Pick up from hotel. We will take the Yura road towards Colca valley (160 km approximately) located at 3
600 m. a. s. l. On the road we are going to have several stops to appreciate flora, fauna and high Andean
Landscapes. One of the stops will be at Pampa Cañahuas, located at 3 800 m. a. s. l. inside the National Reserve
Salinas y Aguada Blanca, a place where we can see vicuñas in their natural habitat and on the back we can
appreciate the Misti and Chachani volcanoes.
Then the tour continues up to the community of Patahuasi, where we will be skirting around 4000 meters above
sea level, take your time to adjust to the altitude, it is advisable to take the mate de coca. In this place we can
see, as well, a stone forest, product of the erosive action of wind and rain.
Continuing with the tour, we´ll go to the Toccra zone, a place with small ponds where migratory birds can be
seen. Than we will go to Patapampa, a view point in the stretch of the central Andes in the western cordillera, at
4900 m. a. s. l. This is the highest point from where we can see most of the volcanoes in Arequipa region, the
BARROSO volcanic cordillera, the Chila cordillera with the Mismi volcano, snowcapped mountain in which the
Amazon River has its most remote source. We start to go down and we arrive at Chivay town in Colca valley on
time for lunch (not included). Transfer to hotel.
Included Activities
• Colca tour
Entrance Tickets Prices (to be paid directly by passengers)
• Admission ticket to Colca Canyon – Mandatory – 70 soles.
Accommodation
Colca Lodge or similar - 2 TWN Superior rooms
www.colca-lodge.com
Day 7 – Colca
Date: 01/04
Meal Plan (B/-/-)
Breakfast included at the hotel. Around 6.00 am depart to Cruz del Condor (Cross of the condor), a privileged
place to observe the depth of the canyon and the condors fly. This view point offers us a perspective of how the
river starts to get narrower to reach its maximum depth (4160 m). We stay in this place for about one hour. You
can do an optional hike led by your guide on the edge of the canyon for approximately one hour, walk
recommended to see flora and fauna and have different angles of the canyon. You will have several stops on the
way back to Chivay.
From the Choquetico viewpoint it is possible to appreciate the hanging tombs built by ancient Collawas, a few
steps forward we will find the Litomaquetas, carved stones that represent the terraces with the system of
channeling stones that were used for rituals. Then we go to Maca town where we can appreciate the interior and
the exterior of its colonial church, after passing by a geological fault caused by the latest earthquake that struck
the town. We will be back in Chivay for Lunch time (Lunch not Included) and then ride back to Patahuasi from
where you will take the road towards Puno.
Included Activities
•
Colca Tour
Accommodation
Sonesta Puno or similar – 2 TWN Standard Rooms http://www.sonesta.com/laketiticaca
Day 8 – Puno
Date: 02/04
Meal Plan (B/-/-)
Today you will visit the Titicaca Lake, the highest navigable lake in the world.
A full day tour by boat to the Uros and Taquile Island will show you the Andean culture. The lake contains
numerous islands whose inhabitants continue to live as their ancestors. The Uros, is an example of this. Uros
people live on “floating islands” that they have artificially made entirely of totora reeds, and they navigate in
their traditional boats also made out of totora reeds.
The Uros on the islands have intermarried with the Aymara and no pure Uros exist. The people are friendly, but
very poor, and consequently there are constant requests for money. Rather than giving the children money or
sweets, we suggest that you buy their handicrafts.
Then, we continue to Taquile Island, located on the Peruvian side of Lake Titicaca 45 km offshore from the city of
Puno. About 2,200 people live on the island. Taquile is known for the kindness of their residents, their ancestral
skill in weaving, their pre-Columbian constructions and lovely countryside. In this island you will find fine
handwoven textiles and clothing, which are regarded as among the highest-quality handicrafts in Peru. In this
Island you have the chance to enjoy a typical lunch in one rustic local restaurant (not included). In the afternoon,
return to Puno by boat.
Included Activities
•
Full day Lake Titikaka excursion.
Accommodation
Sonesta Puno or similar – 2 TWN Standard Rooms http://www.sonesta.com/laketiticaca
Day 9 – La Paz
Date: 03/04
Meal Plan (B/L/-)
Early land transfer to Copacabana Sanctuary, board the Catamaran Cruise Ship, snack on board while sailing to
Sun Island, the legendary birthplace of the Inca Empire. Visit the Inca Garden, steps and fountain followed by the
Inti Wata Cultural Complex including the Ekako Underground Museum, the traditional medicine and the Titikaka
Reed Shipbuilders display centers, the Pachamama agricultural Inca terraces, a handicraft center, the Intica
lounge and at the Manco Kapac look out the largest variety of Andean camelids. Also, the Inti Wata Complex at
Sun Island includes a unique sailing experience aboard a huge Titikaka traditional vessel for a panoramic visit to
the Pilkokaina Inca Palace.
Catamaran Cruise Ship to Copacabana harbor while enjoying a buffet lunch on board, land transfer to La Paz .
Included Activities
•
Full day transfer from Puno to La Paz, excursions included.
Accommodation
Hotel Ritz Carlton or similar – 2 TWN Executive Rooms www.ritzbolivia.com
Day 10 – La Paz
Date: 04/04
Meal Plan (B/-/-)
Four hours tour discovering La Paz´s multiethnic and cultural character visiting Los Andes street to admire artisans
manufacturing traditional garments and festivity costumes. Walk around the Witches Market to get acquainted
of the mystical rituals and indigenous cosmos vision and see the enormous handicraft market. Continue the tour
visiting San Francisco Church, the historical heritage district is around the main square of La Paz “Plaza Murillo”,
walk around the Legislative Palace, the Government Palace and the Cathedral. Have a breathtaking view of La
Paz at Killi Killi lookout. Later on, go around Miraflores district to see the Open Air Museum about the Tiwanaku
Culture. The end of the tour represents visiting the southern residential districts of Obrajes, Calacoto and La
Florida located very close to the Moon Valley where you will enjoy of a short walk. Return to the hotel.
Remarks: Bring water, sun glasses, sun cream, hat and comfortable shoes. Free
afternoon at leisure.
Included Activities
•
La Paz City Tour including private transportation, guide and admission tickets to all sites.
Accommodation
Hotel Ritz Carlton or similar – 2 TWN Executive Rooms www.ritzbolivia.com
Day 11 – La Paz/Cusco
Date: 05/04
Meal Plan (B/-/-)
Transfer to local airport for flight to Cusco.
At arrival, reception by local representative, transfer to hotel and briefing.
Later, you will have a guided walking tour visiting the most characteristic places in the center of Cusco, vivid
example of the mixture of Inca and Spanish cultures. You will walk through Hatun Rumilloc Street, famous for
the stone of twelve angles, located at the Inca Roca Palace. Visit the most sacred Inca building “The Temple of
Qoricancha”, the most important temple of the Inca Empire. According to archaeologists it housed over 1000
priests and attendants. It was built over an Inca palace dedicated to the worship of the Sun.
You will visit the heart of the city, “the Plaza de Armas”, surrounded by colonial arcades and four churches.
Finally you will visit the beautiful “Cathedral” of Cusco. This enormous Cathedral was built in the XVI. It
contained nearly 400 colonial paintings, including many from the Cusco School, which was prominent in the
17th century. The cathedral is a fine example of colonial baroque art. Visit the Coca Museum and learn about
the Inca's Sacred Leaf.
Explore the San Pedro Market where you will find vegetables, meats, local cheeses (which you should certainly
try), local chocolates, herbal medicines and many local handicrafts. It’s a great place to purchase some
souvenirs. The market is also a place where many locals go to eat ‘mystery soups’. Some may be just chicken;
however, the most popular amongst the locals are usually the more unusual ones like frog soups or soups that
contains nose to tail of various animals.
Included Activities
• Cusco walking tour including coca museum.
Entrance Tickets Prices (to be paid directly by passengers)
•
Cathedral: 25 soles •
Qoricancha: 12 soles.
Accommodation
Hotel Aranwa or similar – 2 TWN Classic rooms http://www.aranwahotels.com/hotel-cusco/
Day 12 –Cusco
Date: 06/04
Meal Plan (B/-/-)
Free day in Cusco. Enjoy a coffee with a nice view of the main square and visit of the many museums in the city.
Accommodation
Hotel Aranwa or similar – 2 TWN Classic rooms http://www.aranwahotels.com/hotel-cusco/
Day 13 – Sacred Valley
Date: 07/04
Meal Plan (B/L/-)
In the morning, you will be picked up from your hotel to start with visit of the Sacred Valley.
On the way you will stop at a point known as El Mirador, from where you will be able to see the whole Sacred
Valley and receive a good insight of the Inca history. The Sacred Valley was undoubtedly a key area of
settlement to the Incas; its combination of agreeable climate and fertile plains bestow an unusual abundance
for the high Andes. Here the Incas sculpted the mountain flanks with vast contour terracing and irrigation
channels. Our driver and guide will suggest you the best points for pictures.
Later on, you will drive towards the ruins of Pisac. At the ruins you will see and learn about different aspects of
Inca culture. You can see a great fine art of stone works and impressive agricultural terraces all over the place.
You continue with the visit of the typical and colourful Andean market of Pisac. At the market you will have
free time to walk around and do some shopping.
You have a buffet lunch included in a restaurant.
In the afternoon, you will drive along the Urubamba River towards the town of Ollantaytambo. Once you get
there you will visit the ruins of Ollantaytambo, an important Inca construction built during the Inca's heydays.
This is an extraordinary Inca place where besides the ruins you may also see an amazing rock formation
representing the Inca god Wiracocha. Afterwards, you will end the tour at your hotel.
Included Activities
•
Sacred Valley Full day Tour including guide and transportation.
Accommodation
Hotel Sol & Luna or similar – 2 TWN Superior rooms www.hotelsolyluna.com
Day 14 – Machu Picchu
Date: 08/04
Meal Plan (B/-/-)
Early pick up to drive you to Ollantaytambo train station where you will board the Vistadome train towards Aguas
Calientes, a modern little town close to the Sanctuary of Machu Picchu. The train ride to Machu Picchu is one of
the most beautiful journeys that visitors can experience in our country.
After passing the Sacred Valley of the Incas the train starts to descend gradually along the edge of the Urubamba
River, till finally reach the cloud forest. After approximately 1 hour 45 minutes you will have arrived in Aguas
Calientes town, where you will be taken to Machu Picchu, starting with a short bus ride up the steep, zigzagging
road to the impressive Lost City of the Incas. Upon arrival, you will get into the archaeological zone of Machu
Picchu and the tour guide will show you the most important sectors of this great Inca City, such as the great
Intiwatana (solar clock), the Sun Temple, the urban sector, the agricultural sector among others. Machu Picchu
was long thought to be legendary. Then in 1911, the explorer Hiram Bingham stumbled upon it remains. Machu
Picchu stands 2,430 m above sea-level, in the middle of a tropical mountain forest, in an extraordinarily beautiful
setting. It was probably the most amazing urban creation of the Inca Empire at its height; its giant walls, terraces
and ramps seem as if they have been cut naturally in the continuous rock escarpments.
After the tour, you will return to the town by bus to take the train back to Ollantaytambo.
Upon arrival, you will be picked up from the train station and transferred to your hotel in Cusco.
Included Activities
•
Machu Picchu Tour including guide and transportation.
Accommodation
Hotel Aranwa or similar – 2 TWN Classic rooms http://www.aranwahotels.com/hotel-cusco/
Day 15 – Cusco
Date: 09/04
Meal Plan (B/-/-)
There are no activities planned for the final day only group departure transfer to airport on time for your flight.