DAY 1: LIMA - FREE DAY:

Pick up at the airport and transfer to the hotel in downtown Lima. Rest of the day at leisure.

Includes:

• Transfers by Tourist Bus.
• Hotel.

Not Included:

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

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

At scheduled time pick up from your hotel to travel to Paracas, the trip will last 4 hours. We will make a 2 hours excursion to the Ballestas Islands, the most important wildlife sanctuary of the Peruvian coast. Here you will be able to observe sea lions, boobies, pelicans, penguins and other marine birds. At a coordinated time departure to the city of Ica.

At 13:00 hrs. City tour in Ica.
During the tour, will see and visit the winery and restaurant "El Catador", The most touristic winery in Ica, we will walk through its facilities to their wines, piscos, know the elements that are used for the elaboration in a traditional way. In this place time for lunch (not included), you will find typical food of Ica.

Then we will go to the Huacachina Oasis where we will enjoy an impressive landscape of the Huacachina Lagoon surrounded by huge dunes, we will also see the monument to the mermaid Huacachina and the craft center of the place. Later you will enjoy the adventure of tubing and sandboarding on the shores of the Huacachina Lagoon, we will drive our sand tubers in the direction of the desert, where we will find a great variety of dunes.

Here we will ride with our sand car across a large part of the desert going up and down the dunes. Then we will drive our vehicle to the top of a large dune in Ica. The instructor guide will show you how to practice the sport of sandboarding. Overnight in hotel in Ica.

Included:

• Hotel night in Ica.
• Transportation Lima-Paracas-Ica.
• Entrance to Ballestas Islands.
• Transportation in the boats.
• Ballestas Islands Tour.
• Tubular ride and Sandborarding in Huacachina.
• Tourist guide.

Not Included:

• Lunch.
• Other services not mentioned.

DAY 3: ICA - NAZCA LINES OVERFLIGHT - LIMA

After an early breakfast, we will transfer to the bus station to travel for approximately 2 and a half hours to the Nazca airfield. Here you will board a small plane that will make a flight of approximately 35 minutes over the mysterious Nazca Lines, beautiful and perfect geometric figures of birds and animals, drawn in the desert, which can only be seen from the air.

Lunch at the passenger's expense. Then at scheduled time we will return to the city of Lima. The trip lasts approximately 6 hours. We will be arriving in Lima at approximately 10:00 pm.

Includes:

• Hotel accommodation in Lima.
• All transfers: Hotel in Ica - Nasca Aerodrome - Lima.
• Nazca Lines overflight.
• Overflight tax TUAA.

Not included

• Lunch and dinner
• Other services not included

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 approximately 1:10 p.m. we will pick you up from the hotel and start our tour of the city, starting with the Cusco Cathedral that houses in its walls artistic treasures of incalculable value, it is considered by many the most beautiful in South America.

Then we will visit the Qorikancha, this wonderful temple is considered sacred since it housed Inca priests in charge of worshipping the Sun God. We will continue our Family Vacation with a guided tour of the archaeological sites located around the city of Cusco; starting with Sacsayhuaman, its Quechua name means "satisfied falcon" was built with huge blocks of stone.

In Inca times it was called the "house of the sun" and was a great religious center of great importance in the local tradition. Then we will visit Qenqo, a Quechua word that means "Labyrinth" coined by the Spanish for its labyrinthine subway galleries and small canals carved in zigzag. We will continue our tour visiting Puka-Pukara, called the red fortress, it is built with stones with that color tone and finally we will arrive to Tambomachay which was an Inca temple dedicated to worship the water. Our tour ends at the Plaza de Armas of Cusco, approximately at 6:00 p.m.

Includes:

• Fight Lima Cusco
• Hotel night in Cusco.
• City tour + Surroundings.
• Admission to attractions.
• Tourist transportation.
• Tourist guide.

Not included:

• boarding.
• Lunch and dinner.
• Other services not mentioned.

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

Full day excursion to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. At 8:00 am we will pick you up at the hotel and start our trip to the Sacred Valley. We will take a 30 minute drive to Pisac where we will appreciate how the people used the Inca agricultural techniques and planting on the slopes of the hills and thus achieve the best productivity.

You will be amazed by the engineering of the construction made with large stone blocks polished in symmetry. Afterwards, we will also visit the actual Pisac handicraft market full of color in which we can find a diversity of handicraft works of the local people.

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

In addition, the town of Ollantaytambo considered as the living Inca town with great use of hydraulic engineering distributing water through canals that cross its streets while maintaining its original landscape. Here we will take our train to Aguas Calientes. When we arrive our staff will be waiting for you to take you to the hotel.

Includes:

• Hotel accommodation in Cusco.
• Entrance fees to Pisac, Ollantaytambo.
• Transfers by tourist bus.
• Guided in group. Professional guide English - Spanish.
• Buffet lunch in Urubamba.

Not included:

• Other services not mentioned.

Recommendations:

• We suggest wearing sneakers or suitable shoes, you will climb many steps.
• Bring a small backpack with your camera, hat, sunscreen, mosquito repellent and a bottle of water.
• In Pisac do not forget to try the empanaditas and take some souvenirs of handicrafts.
• In Urubamba you will enjoy a delicious buffet lunch where we invite you to taste the corn of the Sacred Valley.

DAY 6: AGUAS CALIENTES - OLLANTAYTAMBO - CUSCO :

Early breakfast at the hotel. 5:50 a.m. we will transfer to the bus station to go up to the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu. The trip will take 25 minutes, upon arrival we will see the impressive sunrise and begin the guided tour of one of the 7 Wonders of the Modern World, our specialist guide will explain about the history and architecture of the citadel, you will be amazed with the Inca constructions and the natural environment that surrounds them.

After, the tour you will have free time to continue exploring and take pictures to remember your visit.

We will return by bus to Aguas Calientes and you will have time to have lunch, rest and get to know the town. In the afternoon we will board the train back to Ollantaytambo station, where our staff will be waiting for you to take you to your hotel in Cusco. Overnight in Cusco.

Includes:

• Hotel night in Cusco
• Information prior to the tour.
• 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.
• English - Spanish group guide service.

Not included:

• Lunch and dinner.
• Other services not mentioned.

Recommendations:

• Arrive half an hour before at the train station.
• In Machu Picchu you will climb many steps, use appropriate shoes.
• We suggest carrying a small backpack with your camera, hat, sunscreen, mosquito repellent and a bottle of water.
• After the guided tour in Machu Picchu enjoy the magical moment appreciating the wonder, open your arms and recharge your energy.
• Visit the hot water thermal baths.

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 micro-climate to adapt the plants to this altitude, here the guide will explain us about the function of this laboratory. Then,we will be able to enjoy the majestic view of the salt mines in Maras.

These mines were already explored since Inca times and are still being exploited by the people of the Maras District. In the afternoon we return to Cusco arriving at approximately 2:00 p.m. to the city of Cusco. Overnight in Cusco.

Includes:

• Hotel night in Cusco.
• Entrance to Maras Moray.
• Transfers by tourist bus.
• Guided in group, professional guide English - Spanish.
• Assistance prior to the tour.

Not included:

• Food.
• Other services not mentioned.

DAY 8: CUSCO - SEVEN COLORS MOUNTAIN:

This day the tour starts very early in the morning we will pick you up at your hotel in Cusco between 04:00 am and 04:30 am. To travel for approximately two hours to the south, to reach the district of Cusipata (3310 m.a.s.l.) where we can enjoy a buffet breakfast, then we will travel for another 1 hour to reach the checkpoint and start the hike.

The hike will last approximately 2 hours, we will observe the typical flora and fauna of the Andes, among which highlights the presence of llamas and alpacas, we will pass through beautiful gorges and see snow-capped peaks, upon reaching the viewpoint of Vinicunca or Colored Mountain (5080 masl.) Our guide will give us an explanation, then we will have time to observe the mountain range of Vinicunca, rest, or take pictures.

We will return by the same path to the point where we started the trek Llaqta where our transport will be waiting to take us back to Cusipata, where we will enjoy a buffet lunch. After lunch we will start our return trip to Cusco city, arriving between 5:00 pm we will leave you near the main square.

Included:

• Hotel accommodation in Cusco.
• Entrance fee to 7 Colors Mountain.
• Transfers by tourist bus.
• Semi local buffet breakfast.
• Semi local buffet lunch.
• Guided in English - Spanish professional group.
• Assistance prior to the tour.

Not included:

• Food.
• Other services not mentioned.

DAY 9: CUSCO - PUNO BY TRAIN TITICACA

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

For a whole day, cross the Peruvian Andes to reach the shores of the mystical Lake Titicaca in an unprecedented experience and with the highest quality service. While traveling, enjoy the train's facilities and its exquisite gastronomy. Immerse yourself in the colors of the dances and live music. It will definitely be a unique and unforgettable experience. Upon arrival in Puno our staff will be waiting for you to take you to the hotel.

Included:

• Hotel night in Puno.
• Transfer from hotel to train station.
• Titicaca train tickets.
• Gourmet lunch on the train.
• Pisco sour tasting.
• Live music and dances on the train.
• Entertainment on the train.
• Personalized assistance on the train.
• Transfer from train station in Puno to hotel.

Not included:

• Meals.
• Other services not mentioned.

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

Early in the morning, we will depart on an unforgettable boat excursion on Lake Titicaca to visit the Floating Islands of the Uros, ancient pre-Inca inhabitants of the lake, known as the Aquatic Tribe. These Andean natives build their own islands by periodically adding new layers of totora, (Scirpus Totora) a vegetable fiber of the papyrus family. They also use this material to build their houses and boats.

We will continue our excursion to Taquile, inhabited by Quechua natives who have developed, from generation to generation, an efficient and original social system as well as a magnificent weaving technique. After lunch at a local inn in Taquile, we will walk through its hills and archaeological sites. Overnight in Puno.

Includes

• Hotel night in Puno.
• Transfer from hotel to station to boat port.
• Tour by speedboat to Uros and Taquile islands.
• Local lunch in Taquile.
• English or Spanish guide.

Not Included

• Food and beverages.
• Other services not mentioned.

DAY 11: PUNO - SMALE LAGOONS - PATAPAMPA - CHIVAY:

This day we will pick you up from your hotel between 6:00 am and 6:30 am. Our first stop will be in Lagunillas where there are small lakes that look like mirrors and perfectly reflect the sky. Here we will be able to see the beautiful Andean flamingos and other birds. Later we will make another stop in Patawasi where we will enjoy a snack of coca tea, to avoid altitude sickness and fill us with energy to continue our journey.

You can also take advantage of the time to use the restrooms. Around midday we will make our last stop in 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 make an apacheta as an offering of protection during the trip. 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 hotel in Chivay we will have breakfast then continue directly to the Cruz del Condor one of the most impressive views inside the deepest Canyon in the world. Here we will see the majestic Andean Condor. Get closer to get amazing pictures of these birds, whose presence makes this Canyon experience unique. On the way back to Chivay we will stop at the villages of Pinchollo, Maca and Yanque, all of which are small local villages with colonial churches, pre-Inca tombs and terraces.

Arriving in Chivay we will go to the thermal baths of La Calera (entrance fee not included), lunch (not included). Later we will take the bus to the white city of Arequipa for approximately 3 hours. Overnight in Arequipa.

Includes

• Hotel night in Arequipa.
• Shared tourist transportation Chivay - Arequipa.
• Hike with local guide Spanish - English.
• Entrance to the Mirador del Condor 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 point where we will begin our tour in the city of Arequipa, we will start visiting the monastery of Santa Catalina, a colonial building that housed nuns of wealthy families in the time of the viceroyalty. We will continue our tour, walking through some colonial streets, where you will see mansions where people of great purchasing power lived in the colony.

The Plaza de Armas and the visit to the cathedral will be one of our visit points, we will be amazed with the type of neo-renaissance construction with gothic influence, its 70 columns made of volcanic stone gives a peculiar characteristic to this Cathedral.

Finally, we will visit the viewpoint of Yanahura, a building of arches built in volcanic stone is perfectly oriented towards a panoramic view of the Misti volcano. You will have to find the perfect angle with your camera to record this unique view of the white city.

Includes:

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

It does not include:

• Lunches

RETURN TO LIMA

Depending on your flight schedule, our shuttle will transfer you from your hotel to the airport, culminating our services.

Includes:

• Flight to Lima
• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Transfer from the hotel to the airport.

Not Included:

• International flights.

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