DAY 1: LIMA – FREE DAY:

Pick-up at the airport and transfer to the hotel in downtown Lima. The rest of the day is free.

INCLUDES:

• Transfers by Tourist Bus.
• Hotel.

NOT INCLUDED:

• Tips.
• Meals.
• Other services not mentioned.

DAY 2: LIMA - PARACAS – BALLESTAS ISLANDS – ICA:

At the scheduled time, pick-up from your hotel to travel to Paracas, a 4-hour journey. For 2 hours, enjoy an excursion to the Ballestas Islands, the most important wildlife sanctuary on the Peruvian coast. Here, you can observe sea lions, boobies, pelicans, penguins, and other seabirds. At a coordinated time, depart for the city of Ica.

City tour in Ica. During the tour, you will visit the El Catador Winery and Restaurant, the most touristy winery in Ica. You will walk through its facilities to taste its wines and piscos, and learn about the elements used for artisanal production. There will be time for lunch here (not included), where you can find typical Ica food.

Next, head to the Huacachina Oasis, where you'll enjoy breathtaking views of the Huacachina Lagoon surrounded by immense dunes. You'll also see the Huacachina mermaid monument and the local craft center. Later, you can enjoy the adventure of Tubulars and Sandboarding at the edge of the Huacachina Lagoon. You'll ride our sand buggies through the desert, crossing a variety of dunes. You'll then drive to the top of a large dune in Ica, and the guide-instructor will show you how to practice the sport of sandboarding. Overnight stay in Ica.

INCLUDES:

• Hotel night in Ica.
• Transportation Lima-Paracas-Ica.
• Entrance to Ballestas Islands.
• Boat transportation.
• Ballestas Islands Tour.
• Tubular ride and Sandboarding in Huacachina.
• Tour guide.

NOT INCLUDED:

• Lunch.
• Other services not mentioned.

DAY 3: ICA - NAZCA LINES OVERFLIGHT – LIMA

After an early breakfast, transfer to the bus station for an approximately 2.5-hour journey to the Nazca aerodrome. Here, you can board a small plane for a 35-minute flight over the mysterious Nazca Lines, beautiful and perfect geometric figures of birds and animals drawn in the desert, which can only be appreciated from the air.

Lunch is not included. Then, at the scheduled time, return to the city of Lima. The journey takes approximately 6 hours, and you will arrive in Lima around 10:00 pm.

INCLUDES:

• Hotel night in Lima.
• All transfers: Hotel in Ica – Nazca Aerodrome – Lima.
• Nazca Lines overflight.
• TUAA overflight tax.

NOT INCLUDED:

• Lunch and dinner.
• Other services not mentioned.

DAY 4: LIMA – CUSCO – CITY TOUR and SURROUNDINGS

When you arrive in Cusco, our staff will be waiting for you to take you to the hotel. You will have the morning free to rest. In the afternoon, at approximately 1:10 p.m., we will pick you up from the hotel and begin our city tour, starting with the Cusco Cathedral, which houses priceless artistic treasures and is considered by many to be the most beautiful in South America.

Next, we will visit Qorikancha, a marvelous temple considered sacred as it housed Inca priests responsible for worshipping the Sun God. We will continue our Family Vacation with a guided visit to archaeological sites located around the city of Cusco, starting with Sacsayhuamán, which means "satisfied falcon" in Quechua and was built with huge stone blocks.

In the Inca era, it was called the "house of the sun" and was a significant religious center in the local tradition. We will then visit Qenqo, a Quechua word meaning "labyrinth," named by the Spanish for its labyrinthine underground galleries and zigzagging canals. Our tour continues with a visit to Puka-Pukara, known as the red fortress, constructed with stones of that color, and finally, we will arrive at Tambomachay, which was an Inca temple dedicated to worshipping water. Our tour ends in the Cusco Main Square at approximately 6:00 p.m.

INCLUDES:

• Flight Lima - Cusco
• Hotel night in Cusco.
• City tour + Surroundings.
• Entrance to attractions.
• Tourist transportation.
• Tour guide.

NOT INCLUDED:

• Internal flights.
• Lunch and dinner.
• Other services not mentioned.

DAY 5: SACRED VALLEY CUSCO – PISAC – OLLANTAYTAMBO – AGUAS CALIENTES

Full-day excursion to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. At 8:00 am, we will pick you up from the hotel to begin our journey to the Sacred Valley. We will travel for 30 minutes to reach Pisac, where we can see how the locals used Inca agricultural techniques to farm on the slopes of the hills, achieving the best productivity. You will be amazed by the engineering of the construction, made with large polished stone blocks in symmetry. Afterwards, we will also visit the current craft market of Pisac, full of colorful items made by local people.

At noon, we will have a buffet lunch in Urubamba. After lunch, we will head to Ollantaytambo, now known as a fortress due to its location. It contains archaeological evidence showing astronomical, administrative, urban, livestock, and agricultural purposes.

In addition to the town of Ollantaytambo, it is considered the living Inca town with extensive use of hydraulic engineering, distributing water through canals that cross its streets, maintaining its original landscape. Here, we will take our train to Aguas Calientes. Upon arrival, our staff will be waiting to take you to the hotel.

INCLUDES:

• Hotel night in Cusco.
• Entrance to Pisac, Ollantaytambo.
• Transfers by tourist bus.
• Guided group tour in English and Spanish.
• Buffet lunch in Urubamba.

NOT INCLUDED:

• Other services not mentioned.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

• We suggest wearing sneakers or suitable shoes, as you will climb many stairs.
• Carry a small backpack along with your camera, wear a hat, sunscreen, mosquito repellent, and bring a water bottle.
• In Pisac, don't forget to try the empanadas and take home some local crafts as souvenirs.
• In Urubamba, enjoy a delicious buffet lunch, and we invite you to try the corn from the Sacred Valley.

DAY 6: AGUAS CALIENTES – OLLANTAYTAMBO – CUSCO

Very early breakfast at the hotel. At 5:50 a.m., we will transfer to the bus station to ascend to the Machu Picchu Historic Sanctuary. The journey will take 25 minutes, and upon arrival, you can witness the impressive sunrise and begin the guided tour of one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Our specialist guide will explain the history and architecture of the citadel, and you will be amazed by the Inca constructions and the surrounding natural environment.

After the tour, you will have free time to continue exploring and taking memorable photos of your visit. We will return by bus to Aguas Calientes, where you will have time for lunch, rest, and explore the town. In the afternoon, we will board the return train to the Ollantaytambo station, where our staff will be waiting to take you to your hotel in Cusco. Night in Cusco.

INCLUDES:

• Hotel night in Cusco
• Pre-tour information.
• Transfers from Cusco to the train station, round trip.
• Train tickets to Aguas Calientes, round trip.
• Bus ticket from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu, round trip.
• Entrance to Machu Picchu.
• Guided group tour in English and Spanish.

NOT INCLUDED:

• Lunch and dinner.
• Other services not mentioned.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

• Arrive half an hour early to the train station.
• In Machu Picchu, you will climb many stairs, so wear appropriate shoes.
• We suggest carrying a small backpack along with your camera, wearing a hat, sunscreen, mosquito repellent, and bringing a water bottle.
• After the guided tour in Machu Picchu, enjoy the magical moment by appreciating the wonder, open your arms, and recharge your energy.
• Visit the hot springs in Aguas Calientes.

DAY 7: CUSCO - MARAS – MORAY – CUSCO

After breakfast at the hotel, we start in Cusco at 8:00 a.m. and head to the district of Maras and the experimental agricultural terraces of Moray. In Moray, the Incas created their own microclimate to adapt plants to this altitude, and our guide will explain the function of this laboratory. Then, we can enjoy the majestic view of the salt mines in Maras.

These mines were explored during the Inca period and are still being exploited by the inhabitants of the Maras District. In the afternoon, we return to Cusco, arriving in the city at approximately 2:00 p.m. Night at the hotel in Cusco.

INCLUDES:

• Night at the hotel in Cusco.
• Entrance to Maras Moray.
• Transfers by tourist bus.
• Guided group tour, professional guide in English and Spanish.
• Pre-tour assistance.

NOT INCLUDED:

• Meals.
• Other services not mentioned.

DAY 8: CUSCO - RAINBOW MOUNTAIN

This day, the tour starts very early; we will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco between 4:00 am and 4:30 am. We will travel for about two hours to the south, reaching the district of Cusipata (3310 meters above sea level), where we can enjoy a buffet breakfast. Then, we will travel for one more hour to reach the control point and begin the hike.

The hike will take approximately 2 hours, during which we will observe the typical flora and fauna of the Andes, including llamas and alpacas. We will pass through beautiful valleys and see snow-capped peaks. Upon reaching the viewpoint of Vinicunca or Rainbow Mountain (5080 meters above sea level), our guide will provide an explanation, and then you will have time to admire the Vinicunca mountain range, rest, or take photos.

We will return along the same path to the starting point, Llaqta, where our transportation will be waiting to take us back to Cusipata, where we will enjoy a buffet lunch. After lunch, we will begin the return journey to the city of Cusco, arriving around 5:00 pm, leaving you near the main square.

INCLUDES:

• Night at the hotel in Cusco.
• Entrance to Rainbow Mountain.
• Transfers by tourist bus.
• Local semi-buffet breakfast.
• Local semi-buffet lunch.
• Professional guided group tour in English and Spanish.
• Pre-tour assistance.

NOT INCLUDED:

• Meals.
• Other services not mentioned.

DAY 9: CUSCO - PUNO BY TITICACA TRAIN

After breakfast at the hotel, we will pick you up from your hotel and take you to the train station to board the Titicaca route train at 7:10 am. It will be a journey of approximately 10 hours by train. This route offers an unforgettable trip between the magical cities of Cusco and Puno.

Throughout the day, it crosses the Peruvian Andes until it reaches the shores of the mystical Lake Titicaca, providing an unprecedented experience with top-quality service. Enjoy the train's facilities and exquisite cuisine as you travel. Immerse yourself in the colors of live music and dances. It will undoubtedly be a unique and unforgettable experience. Upon arrival in Puno, our staff will be waiting to take you to the hotel.

INCLUDES:

• Night at the hotel in Puno.
• Hotel-to-train station transfer.
• Titicaca train tickets.
• Gourmet lunch on the train.
• Pisco sour tasting.
• Live music and dances on the train.
• Entertainment areas on the train.
• Personalized assistance on the train.
• Train station to hotel transfer in Puno.

NOT INCLUDED:

• Meals.
• Other services not mentioned.

DAY 10: PUNO - LAKE TITICACA - UROS FLOATING ISLANDS - TAQUILE - PUNO

Early in the morning, we will embark on an unforgettable excursion on Lake Titicaca to visit the Floating Islands of the Uros, ancient pre-Incan inhabitants of the lake known as the Water Tribe.

These Andean natives construct their own islands by periodically adding new layers of totora reeds (Scirpus Totora), a plant fiber from the papyrus family. They also use this material to build their homes and boats.

We will continue our excursion to Taquile, inhabited by Quechua natives who have developed an efficient and original social system over generations, along with magnificent weaving techniques. After lunch at a local inn in Taquile, we will hike through its hills and archaeological sites. Night at a hotel in Puno.

INCLUDES:

• Night at a hotel in Puno.
• Hotel-to-boat station transfer.
• Speedboat tour to Uros and Taquile islands.
• Local lunch in Taquile.
• Guided tour in English or Spanish.

NOT INCLUDED:

• Meals.
• Other services not mentioned.

DAY 11: PUNO - LAGUNILLAS - PATAPAMPA - CHIVAY

Today, we will pick you up from the hotel between 6:00 am and 6:30 am. Our first stop will be at Lagunillas, where there are small lakes that resemble mirrors, perfectly reflecting the sky.

Here, we can see beautiful Andean flamingos and other birds. Later, we will make another stop at Patawasi, where we will enjoy a coca tea as a remedy for altitude sickness and to energize ourselves for the journey. You can also take advantage of this time to use the restroom.

Around noon, we will make our final stop at Patapampa, which is located at 4900 meters above sea level. We will have a fabulous view of Misti, Chachani, and other volcanoes. Here, you can create an apacheta as an offering for protection during the journey. At 12:30 pm, we arrive in Chivay. Night in Chivay.

• Difficulty Level: Demanding.
• Hiking Time: 9 – 8 hours.
• Total Distance: Approximately 15 km.

DAY 12: CHIVAY - CRUZ DEL CONDOR VIEWPOINT - CHIVAY - AREQUIPA

At the hotel in Chivay, we will have breakfast and then head directly to Cruz del Condor, one of the most impressive viewpoints within the world's deepest canyon. Here, we will see the majestic Andean Condor.

Get closer to take amazing photos of these birds, whose presence makes this experience in the canyon unique. On the way back to Chivay, we will make stops in the villages of Pinchollo, Maca, and Yanque, all of which are small local villages with colonial churches, pre-Incan tombs, and terraces.

Upon arriving in Chivay, we will go to the Calera thermal baths (admission not included), have lunch (not included), and then take the bus to the White City of Arequipa, which will take about 3 hours. Night in Arequipa.

INCLUDES:

• Night at a hotel in Arequipa.
• Shared tourist transportation Chivay - Arequipa.
• Hiking with local guide in Spanish and English.
• Entrance to the Condor's Viewpoint Colca.

NOT INCLUDED:

• Thermal baths S/. 15.00 Optional.
• Lunches and dinners.

DAY 13: AREQUIPA - CITY TOUR

After breakfast, we will transfer you to the starting point of our city tour in Arequipa. We will begin by visiting the Santa Catalina Monastery, a colonial building that housed nuns from wealthy families during the Viceroyalty period. We will continue our tour, exploring some colonial streets where you will see mansions once inhabited by people of great wealth during the colonial era.

The Plaza de Armas and a visit to its cathedral will be one of our stops. You will be amazed by the neo-Renaissance construction with Gothic influence. Its 70 columns made of volcanic stone give this cathedral a unique characteristic.

Finally, we will visit the Yanahura viewpoint, an arch construction made of volcanic stone perfectly oriented toward a panoramic view of Misti Volcano. You'll need to find the perfect angle with your camera to capture this unique view of the White City.

INCLUDES:

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Guide.
• Transportation to the points of visit.
• Entrance fees to visited sites.

NOT INCLUDED:

• Lunches.

DAY 14 - TRANSFER TO THE AIRPORT

Depending on your flight schedule, our transportation will take you from your hotel to the airport, concluding our services.

INCLUDES:

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Hotel-to-airport transfer.
• Flight Arequipa Lima.

NOT INCLUDED:

• International flights.

IMPORTANT:

• TRAINS: Our service includes the EXPEDITION or VOYAGER Train and can be upgraded to the VISTADOME Train category with an additional US$ 50.00 per person round trip.
• HOTELS: You can choose packages based on the type of hotel, and you can also choose hotels for your tour that are not included in our offer. Before confirming, please let us know which hotel you prefer, and we will add it to the package.
• PRIVATE: Please consult with one of our advisors if you want any of the services to be private.

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