KNOWING CULTURE AND ENJOYING PERUVIAN GASTRONOMY 15 Days

Day 01: Welcome at the Lima airport, City tour in Lima with visit to the Huaca Pucllana:

This day we will be waiting for you at the airport in the city of Lima at the time of arrival of your flight to give you a warm welcome at the international airport “Jorge Chávez” and transfer you to the Hotel. In the afternoon we will make the City Tour in the “City of Kings” Lima: the Cathedral, the Tomb of Pizarro, the Catacombs of San Francisco, passing through the Congress of the Republic, the Palace of Torre Tagle, As we will also visit the site archaeological site of La Huaca Pucllana. Barranco where you will enjoy an amazing view of the Pacific Ocean. Then visit the Rafael Larco Herrera Museum where you can appreciate a large amount of pre-Inca pottery including the world’s largest collection of erotic huacos.

Day 02: Travel by Bus from Lima to Paracas and Paracas to Nazca.

After having our breakfast, we will go to the Cruz del Sur tourism company terminal where we will board the VIP Cruise bus to Paracas, where our staff will be waiting to transfer them to the port of Paracas, where we will begin the tour to the Islas Ballestas through “El Candelabro” a giant image on the side of a hill. When you arrive at the Ballestas Islands, you will visit the different islands for two hours, observing the different species of sea lions, seals, penguins and guano birds. After arriving at the port we will make the tour to the sea lion reserve “Paracas”. In the afternoon we will go to the Paracas terminal, from where we will take the bus to the city of Nazca.

Day 03: Overflight on the Nazca Lines and Travel to Arequipa:

After breakfast, we will transfer you to the Nazca airfield, for a 45-minute flight over the Pampas de Nazca, where the ancient pre-Incas drew gigantic figures of animals and plants with a purpose not yet discovered, many believe that these figures were made by extraterrestrials, among which are the monkey, the spider, the hummingbird, etc. Then a visit to the “Cementerio de Chauchillas” will be made, then the passengers will be transferred to the Nazca bus terminal to make their trip to the city of “Arequipa”, which usually takes 9 hours, where our staff will be waiting for them. to welcome them and take them to their hotel.

Day 04: City tour in Arequipa.

After breakfast we will pass by you to go to the center of the city where we will start an interesting tour, our first stop takes place in one of the most impressive architectural monuments of the city, it is the magnificent Monastery of Santa Catalina, a miniature city that I shelter the nuns Arequipeñas for more than 400 years. Later we will pass through the beautiful Plaza de Armas, beautifully surrounded by beautiful colonial arches and visit the beautiful Cathedral of Arequipa, which we will enter with our local guide to appreciate its impressive works of art, as well as its imposing structure. Finally we will visit the Museum of Andean Sanctuaries where we will see the remains of the mummy called Juanita, a spectacular find of a girl belonging to the Inca nobility that was discovered in the cold skirts of the snowy Ampato. In the afternoon we will take the sightseeing bus that will take us to the city of Puno, where we will spend the night in a Hotel.

Day 05: Tour in the Colca Canyon:

Early in the morning, you will embark on an incredible journey of approximately 4 hours, bound for the Colca Canyon, one of the deepest canyons in the world (3,400 meters), passing through Pampa Cañahuas, located in the Aguada Blanca National Reserve , habitat of vicuñas and alpacas (camelids of South America). The highest point of the route is at 4,900 meters above sea level. On the route we appreciate pre Columbian terraces that are still cultivated by the native Collaguas. Arriving at the Colca Valley, we will transfer you to your respective hotel.

In the afternoon, we recommend you rest and acclimatize to the altitude. If you are in good physical condition, you will have free time to take a walk around the hotel or take a refreshing bath in the nearby hot springs.

Day 06: Tour in the Colca Canyon and Cruz del Cóndor, return to Arequipa:

Very early in the morning we will depart to La Cruz del Cóndor, where you can usually see the largest bird in the world in full flight. During the return we will visit the towns of Yanque, Coporaque, Achoma and Maca. Good opportunity to appreciate the life of the inhabitants of these towns that has not changed much since Inca times. Finally, in the afternoon, return to the white city of Arequipa.

Day 07: Travel from Arequipa to Puno:

After breakfast we will pick you up to start the City Tour, our first stop will be the Santa Catalina Monastery, a miniature city that shelters the Arequipeñas nuns for more than 400 years. Later we will pass through the beautiful Plaza de Armas, beautifully surrounded by beautiful colonial arches and visit the Cathedral of Arequipa, which we will enter to appreciate its impressive works of art, as well as its imposing structure. Finally we will visit the Museum of Andean Sanctuaries where we will see the remains of the mummy called Juanita, a spectacular find of a girl belonging to the Inca nobility that was discovered in the cold skirts of the snowy Ampato. In the afternoon we will take the sightseeing bus that will take us to the city of Puno, where we will spend the night in a Hotel.

Day 08: Tour on Lake Titicaca, Floating Island of the Uros and Taquile.

We will pick you up at your hotel at 6:30 a.m; approx. to move to the port and start the tour in a tourist boat to the amazing and majestic “Uros Islands”, arriving at 07:20 in the morning approx. Uros: These islands are artificial floors, made with totora superimposed and skillfully interwoven. During the trip the guide provides extensive information about Lake Titicaca, the legends of the Uros, their uses, customs and folklore; Taquile: Arriving at Taquile, we will go to its Plaza de Armas, free time to make purchases. Taquile Island presents fabrics of an impressive quality comparable only to the looms of the Paracas or Egypt culture, declared Cultural Patrimony of Humanity. At 12:40 at noon you will taste an exquisite lunch, sailing out of Taquile Port at 2:30 p.m. and arriving in Puno at 5:30 p.m. to then transfer them to your hotel.

Day 09: Tourist Circuit of Puno to Cusco:

After breakfast, we will pick you up from the hotel and take you to the Tourist bus station where you will take a tour that lasts (8 hours approx.) Where you will enjoy 4 excursions and guided tours, reaching the pass of the Raya at 4.335 msnm and the Inca Aymara Museum of Pucará, arriving at noon at the city of Sicuani having included a delicious Buffet lunch. Then we will continue with our trip; where each visit lasts (20 to 40 minutes average), we will visit the Inca temple of Raqchi, the temple of Andahuaylillas or Sistine Chapel of America, making your excursion very pleasant. Upon arrival in the imperial city of Cusco we will be waiting for you to transfer you to your hotel, where you will spend the night.

Day 10: City tour in Cusco:

City tour in Cusco visiting: The Cathedral, The Temple of the Sun or Qoricancha, Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Pukapukara and Tambomachay (in the afternoon from 1:35 pm – 6:45 pm.) In the morning you will have a free morning to do what you want, buy, walk through the picturesque streets of the city of Cusco, take pictures. After your lunch we will pick you up from your hotel at 1:10 in the afternoon to start and enjoy a guided tour at 1:35 in the afternoon where you can get to know: The ancient Plaza de Armas of Cusco, the Cathedral, the Santo Domingo Monastery, Qoricancha Temple and the archaeological sites such as: Kenko, Puka Pukara, Tambomachay and the great and wonderful Sacsayhuaman Fortress: Returning to the city of Cusco at 6:45 pm. Finally night of overnight in the Hotel in Cusco.

Day 11:Tour in the Sacred Valley of the Inkas and train trip to Machupicchu (Aguas Calientes):

located 32 km from the city of Cusco, Pisac being a typical Andean artisan and archaeological town where the famous Handicraft Fairs are held in their typical markets where you can make purchases and enjoy a guided tour in the archaeological sites of the place; continuing with our tour of approximately one hour we will pass through different towns such as: Coya, Lamay, the province of Calca, Yucay appreciating the beauty of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. We will pass to the town of Urubamba where we will enjoy a delicious buffet lunch in the cozy restaurant. Later we will go to the town of Ollantaytambo (It is the only incanatory city in Peru that is still inhabited) to visit the archaeological complex of the same name, having been a: Agricultural, administrative, social, religious and military complex in the Tahuantinsuyo, At the end of the tour, we will transfer to the train station of Ollantaytambo so you can board your train leaving at 19:00 p.m. to the town of Aguas Calientes where our staff will be waiting to transfer you to the selected hotel.

Day 12: View of the sunrise and Guided tour in Machupicchu and Optional: Ascent to Huaynapicchu.

After your breakfast at the hotel at 6:00 am, excellent opportunity to get up early and observe a beautiful sunrise in Machu Picchu. In coordination with the guide, who will visit you a day before at your hotel in Aguas Calientes, will take the bus that will take you from Aguas Calientes Town to Machupicchu (altitude 2450 masl) (25 minutes approximately), you can observe the sunrise in Machu Picchu Your guided tour of approximately 3 hours. Between 10:00 am and 11:00 am, the entrance to the Huaynapicchu (Mountain from where a spectacular view of the whole valley of Machupicchu is appreciated), the entrance is included and you can do it optionally, it will take you 3 approximately between the rise and fall. This travel program is ideal for touring Machupicchu in its entirety and taking pictures with enough time until the time you take it convenient to return by bus to Aguas Calientes so you can have lunch in the same town. In the afternoon you will have to board the train to Poroy – Cusco where we will be waiting for you to transfer you to your hotel in Cusco.

The advantage of this tour is that you can get to know Machupicchu without many people and with much more time available.

Day 13: Trip from Cusco, Puerto Maldonado and Tour to Monkey Island:

After breakfast we will pick you up from the hotel to transfer you to the airport of Cusco to take the flight to Puerto Maldonado “Capital of the biodiversity of the world”. Welcome arrival and reception. We begin a tour of the city on our bus and then go to the port of Capitanía to embark on the boat through the Madre de Dios River. During the trip, we will observe the ronsoco, alligators, turtles, herons, cormorants and other animal species. Arrival at the lodge, an exquisite welcome drink, installation in our bungalows and lunch. In the afternoon accompanied by our specialized guide, we will visit Monkey Island, 5 minutes away from the lodge. During the walk we will observe extraordinary landscapes with an exuberant flora, which shelters in its interior a variety of species of monkeys in their natural habitat; as maquisapas, capuchins, small monkeys, little monkeys, puffins, preserves, as well as other species such as the coati, sloth bears, among others, and a great variety of birds. We will complete the trip through the island enjoying the sunset being the sunset the most impressive of the jungle. Then we will return to the lodge to have dinner and rest.

Day 14: Tour to La Cocha Perdida:

After breakfast, we will make internment walks to reach the Lost Cocha, which is an ecosystem of shelter and feeding an immense variety of animals. There is the possibility of observing otters, alligators, turtles, sachavacas, multi-colored birds, the majestic jaguar and a variety of fish. This area is unique and remains intact, with immense swamps and several aguajales. Then we will arrive at the extraordinary Amazonian Mirador from where you will be able to appreciate the magical jungle, as well as take a pleasant canoe ride around the lake. We will return to the lodge to have lunch and in the afternoon we will visit the plantations of wild trees that are part of the botanical garden.

Day 15: Puerto Maldonado – Lima:

After breakfast, we embark on our return trip to the city of Puerto Maldonado and enjoy an unforgettable jungle panorama.

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