Peru 14 Day

Arrival LIMA

Upon arrival into Lima International Airport, you will be met by our representative and private driver and will be transferred to the selected hotel.

LIMA

Enjoy a half day guided sightseeing tour to the most attractive and important sites in Lima, the "City of Kings". The tour includes Lima's Historical Center, passing by Plaza San Martin, Plaza Mayor, the Government Palace, the City Hall, the Cathedral and its Religious Art Museum.  Finally visit the residential Districts of San Isidro and Miraflores, passing by the Huaca Pucllana, a Ceremonial and Administrative Centre of the Lima Culture built in the II Century A.C. that the Incas considered as "Ñaupallaqta" or Sacred Town. Also visit El Olivar Park with olive trees brought from Spain in the XVth Century, the Central Park of Miraflores and Larcomar, a symbol of modern Lima and a tourist and entertainment centre as well as a privileged site to enjoy an amazing view of the Pacific Ocean.

LIMA / AREQUIPA

At the appropriate time, transfer to Lima’s airport to board your flight to the city of Arequipa. Upon your arrival to Arequipa you will be met by our representative who will assist you with your luggage and drive you to the hotel for your check-in.

AREQUIPA

Afternoon sightseeing tour of the City, including the Main Square, one of the most beautiful squares in Peru, and the Cathedral, a prime example of XIXth Century Peruvian Architecture, housing beautiful treasures in gold and silver. You will also visit La Compañia Church, an ancient Jesuit temple, maybe the most important one in Arequipa due to its history and tradition. Continue the visit to the Santa Catalina Convent; the most fascinating colonial religious complex in the country, with the architecture, religious art and furnishings of a world that seems to have stood still since 1579.

AREQUIPA / COLCA

After breakfast we will head towards the Colca Valley, crossing the towns of Yura, Pampa Arrieros and the Aguada Blanca & Salinas National Reserve. This is the ideal place to observe many species of birds and South American camelids in their natural habitat, and where we will see the other faces of Arequipa’s volcanoes Misti and Chachani. We will continue our journey through Torja and its natural lagoons, Patahuasy, where we will make a brief stop for an invigorating coca tea; Chucura, the highest point of the route with its 4,800 meters above sea level, and Patapampa, from which we will see the volcanoes of the Chira Mountain Ranges like the Sabancaya and the Ampato – where the Mummy Juanita was found. We will finally reach the town of Chivay.

COLCA

Visit the Condor Cross + en route villages
The next day, we will cross the village of Yanque and enjoy the typical dances of the region. We will then continue towards the Cruz del Condor. This is the ideal place to observe – weather permitting - the majestic flight of the Condor, the largest bird in the world. On the way back, we will stop at different lookout points along the route to admire the beauty of the Canyon and the fertile valley below.

COLCA / AREQUIPA

Return to Arequipa by private van 

AREQUIPA / CUSCO

At the appropriate time, transfer to Arequipa’s airport to board your flight to the city of Cusco. Upon your arrival to Cusoc you will be met by our representative who will assist you with your luggage and drive you to the hotel for your check-in.

Half day sightseeing tour of the city of Cusco, archaeological capital of South America. Cusco also has the finest examples of Inca history and architecture. A visit of the city's most important historical monuments, The Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral, the Koricancha Temple, and a visit to the surrounding ruins of the Kenko Amphitheater, Tambomachay, Puca Pucara, and Sacsayhuaman Fortress.

CUSCO / SACRED VALLEY

Full day Awanacancha, Pisac & Ollantaytambo (private English speaking guide)
On the way towards the Urubamba Valley, we will have the chance to visit Awanacancha. This Andean textile center has for principal objective to maintain the wealth of Incan textile art alive. Here we will learn about the dyeing techniques and instruments used for hundreds of years in the weaving of these famous textiles.

Today we will visit the Pisac archeological complex, formed by a collection of remains of Incan dwellings, temples, and terracing, all of which combine perfectly with the majestic landscape of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Continue on to the Pisac Markets where you will have the chance to interact with the local folk and even barter with the merchants. After having lunch at a local countryside restaurant, end the day with a visit to the Incan fortress and citadel of Ollantaytambo. This fortress was constructed in order to guard the entrance to this part of the valley and protect it from possible invasions of tribes from the jungle lowlands, and was later the scene of Incan resistance in 1537, when Manco Inca’s forces faced Hernando Pizarro’s troops.

CUSCO / MACHU PICCHU

This morning, take an early train to the town of Aguas Calientes. Along the way enjoy the changing landscape as you travel from Andean highlands to the beginnings of the jungle (“eyebrow of the jungle”), before finally arriving at the town of Aguas Calientes. From here, board the bus that will take you to the citadel of Machu Picchu, or Lost City of the Incas, which sits upon the summit bearing the same name, and is one of the most representative and recognized examples of Incan architecture.  Walk through the different areas of the city: the agriculture and urban zone, featuring temples and dwellings; and the Intihuatana, or sun dial, finely carved out of stone. When you finish exploring, enjoy a very well deserved lunch. Return to the town of Aguas Calientes to relax and rest.

MACHU PICCHU / CUSCO

Morning at leisure (includes re-entry ticket, NO guide)
Excellent opportunity to wake up early and enjoy a beautiful sunrise and visit Machu Picchu for a second time. Afternoon return to Cusco by Vistadome train, arrival in Cusco and transfer to your hotel.

CUSCO / PUNO

Andean Explorer Train Cusco / Puno
The Andean Explorer train is decorated in the style of the great Pullman trains of the 1920s. It includes dining cars and a bar with outdoor observatory. The Andean Explorer is one the most of luxurious and interesting ways of travelling between Cusco and Lake Titicaca.

 PUNO/LAKE TITICACA

Full day Uros & Taquile Islands incl. lunch (shared speedboat / private English guide)
Early in the morning, experience an unforgettable excursion on the waters of Lake Titicaca to the unique "Floating Islands" of the Uros. These ancient inhabitants of the Lake, known as the Water Tribe, have built their own "Islands" by periodically adding new layers of a type of reed unique to the area called "Totora" (Scirpus totora), vegetable fiber of the Papyrus family. Continue the speedboat trip to Taquile Island, inhabited by Quechua-speaking natives who have developed efficient and unique social systems, as well as fine hand weaving techniques, passed down through the generations.  Upon arrival at the Town of Taquile, enjoy lunch with the local inhabitants, then walk through the various hills and archaeological sites of this 6 km long Island. Return to Puno.

PUNO / LIMA

At the appropriate time, transfer to Puno’s airport to board your flight to the Lima for your onward flight.

Or take optional tour to Uyuni Salt Flats, La Paz, Bolivia or Nazca Line Panoramic Tour, Ica, Peru

LIMA / ICA

Pick up at the hotel and departure to Pisco by private vehicle (4hrs)

Arrival and overflight the Nazca Lines from Pisco (75 minutes – SIC services)
The Nasca Lines are gigantic geoglyphs located between Palpa and Nazca desert, there were created by the Nasca culture between 200 BC and 600 AD. There are many of individual figures, ranging in complexity from simple lines to stylized hummingbirds, spiders, monkeys, and lizards. The Nasca lines cannot be recognized as coherent figures except from the air. – Subject to weather conditions.

Then, continue to Ica (1hr trip approx) to visit the Regional Museum of Ica, which exhibits objects from the Nasca and Paracas cultures. Also, short visit of the oasis of "Huacachina",5 km west out of Ica with incredible sand dunes completely surrounding.

PARACAS / LIMA

Breakfast. Visit the Ballestas Islands (shared tour, approx. 2hrs, panoramic tour).

On the way to the islands you'll be able to observe the "candelabrum", a figure in the sand dunes which resembles a trident. About the origin of this figure exists various contradicting theories. Arriving at the islands, you'll be able to watch sea lions, seabirds ranging from the guanay cormorant to Peruvian pelicans and if we're lucky you might even see one of the famous Humboldt penguins.

Return to Lima

PUNO / LA PAZ, BOLIVIA

Full day Hydrofoil Cruise to the Sun & Moon Islands (shared service)
Overland journey from Puno (Peru) to Copacabana (Bolivia), located at the shores of Lake Titicaca. Once in Copacabana, visit the shrine and the Dark Indian Virgin. Hydrofoil cruise to Moon Island, visit the Sun Virgins Temple “Iñak Uyu”. Continue to Sun Island. Visit the Inca “Grand Stairs” and the Sacred Fountain; taste the water believed to give eternal youth and happiness. Lunch at the Uma Kollu archaeological Restaurant; Visit the small handicraft market. Hydrofoil cruise back to Copacabana and overland journey to Huatajata. On arrival, visit the Andean Roots Eco Village: The Altiplano Museum; Handicrafts village, the Mud Igloos and the mortuary towers of the Urus Chipayas. Meet the Limachi family, builders of the RA II and Tigris for epic expeditions across the Atlantic Ocean. See our elegant vicuñas, llamas, alpacas and the mythical Suri.  Enjoy the overland journey to your hotel in La Paz, by a road running parallel to the mighty snowed peaks of the Andes.

LA PAZ

The City of La Paz and its surroundings can transport you to a mysterious past where any corner, any street, is a hidden treasure where adventure begins; a living history which treasures the pre-Hispanic times with all their traditions and magic rites on its streets. The indigenous, colonial and modern areas, Indian Market, Witch Doctor's Market & breathtaking panoramas are all framed by the majestic "Illimani" mountain. Visit the Moon Valley, a clay formation resembling the face of the Moon.

LA PAZ / UYUNI

3D/2N Uyuni Salt Flats – Day 1 (private English speaking guide)
Transfer to the airport of La Paz for you flight to Uyuni. Arrival to Uyuni and transfer to the hotel to leave the luggage and immediately start an excursion to the Salt Lake and Isla Pescado. Uyuni is the largest salt flat on Earth, located on the Bolivian Andean Altiplano with 12.000 square Km; the Bolivian Andes offer stunning sceneries which can be hardly matched. The sound of silence makes the heart beats faster and the surreal pentagons of crystalline salt, the pure sky, the color lagoons, the cacti and the flamingos, certainly makes you feel that there is no other place like this in the whole world. Lunch at Isla Pescado, also called “Incawasi”, an oasis with formations of algae and fossils. It is covered by thousands of giant columnar cacti, which can be more than a hundred years old, growing to a height of over 12 mtrs. The landscape against the background of the salt pans extending to the horizon makes it an ideal place for photography hunters.

LA PAZ

At the appropriate time, transfer to La Paz's airport for your onward flight.