Day 1 – Arrival in Lima, 154 masl

• Arrival at the international airport of Lima, assistance and transfer to the Miraflores hotel
  

Overnight in Lima

Day 2 – Lima - City tour – Larco museum – Miraflores, 154 masl

• Panoramic tour of Miraflores residential district where we will see the Huaca Pucllana pre-Hispanic monument was built entirely in mud bricks
• Continuation to the Historic Center of Lima, panoramic view of the San Martin Square, Main Square and Cathedral of Lima
• Visit to the museum and convent of San Francisco and its underground Catacombs used as a public cemetery in the Spanish colonial period
• Visit the Larco Museum and its magnificent collection of ceramics and gold from the peruvian pre-Hispanic cultures
• Back to Miraflores you will have a panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean
• Rest of the day is at leisure

Overnight in Lima

Day – 3 Lima – Paracas / Ballestas Islands – Huacachina Oasis - Ica, 406 masl (B, L)
Distance: 290 km

• Transfer to Paracas by private bus, 4-hour journey
• Arrival to Paracas and transfer to the Chaco dock point to embarkation for the boat trip to the Ballestas Islands, the Little Peruvian Galapagos (2 hour of excursion and collective service with Spanish / English guide)
• The Ballestas Islands are inhabited by endemic birds, pelicans, Peruvian boobies, sea lions and Humboldt penguins
• Continue to Ica and visit the Huacachina a strange oasis lost in the middle of the dune of palm trees
• Lunch included
• Excursion to the desert in buggy vehicles
  

Overnight in Ica

Day 4 – Ica – Nazca Lines, 520 masl (B, D)
Distance: 230 km

• Early in the morning drive to Nazca
• On the way visit the Maria Reiche Museum and the tower to watch the Nasca Lines
• Arrival to Nazca and transfer to the airport for 35min overflight the famous Nazca Lines recognizing the Monkey, Dog, Condor, Spider, Hummingbird, among others geoglyphs
• In the afternoon visit of the Cantayoc aqueducts and Inca archaeological site
• Dinner included
  

Overnight in Nazca

Day 5 Nazca – Arequipa, 2.335 masl (B)
Distance: 600 km

• Morning at leisure
• In the early afternoon you will board a regular bus for a 10-hour journey to the city of Arequipa
• Upon arrival in Arequipa you will be transferred to the hotel.
  

Overnight in Arequipa

Day 6 Arequipa – City tour, 2.335 masl (B, L)

• In the morning meeting your local guide and will start at the Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral built during the Spanish colonial period
• Visit to Santa Catalina Monastery and the Iglesia de la Compañia de Jesus
• Lunch included
• Afternoon is at leisure
  

Overnight in Arequipa

Day 7 Arequipa – Colca – Chivay, 3.635 masl (B, L)
Distance: 160 km

• In the morning, departure from Arequipa to Chivay (almost 4-hour journey), taking the road that borders the Misti Volcano (5.825msnm) observing volcanoes, peaks and snowcapped in the heart of the Peruvian Andes, passing through Pampa Cañahua natural habitat of vicuñas, alpacas and llamas.
• Arrival to Chivay, lunch buffet at local restaurant
• Accommodation in hotel

Overnight in Chivay

Day 8 – Colca – Puno, 3,800 masl (B, L)
Distance: 280 km

• Early in the morning we head towards the Cruz del Cóndor to admire the majestic flight of the sacred bird of the Incas and the depth of the Colca canyon, passing through picturesque villages such as Pinchollo, Maca, Achoma and Yanque.
• Back to Chivay buffet lunch included
• At the scheduled time, departure to Puno (almost 6-hour journey)
• Arrival in Puno and transfer to the hotel
  

Overnight in Puno

Day 9 – Lake Titicaca – Uros Island – Capachica – Puno, 3.800 masl (B, L)
Distance: 75 km

• Full day excursion to Titicaca lake to the unique Floating Islands of the Uros that inhabits community that took refuge on the waters of this lake. During the excursion you will see how the native people built their rafts using totora reeds, it is a plant of the lake
• Afterwards you continue your motorboat trip to Capachica town is inhabited by Quechua–speaking natives still governed by their ancient traditions.
• Lunch in the typical houses of local families
• After lunch, you will return to the city of Puno

Overnight in Puno

Day 10 Puno – La Raya – Cusco, 3.399 masl  (B, L)
Distance: 380 km

• In the morning travell to Cusco (almost 9-hours journey)
• Afterwards will visit the Pukara Museum, a collection of the Tiahuanaco, Pukara and Inca cultures
• Short stop in La Raya the highest step of the trip and limit between the regions of Puno and Cusco about 4,335 meters above sea level.
• Along the way you will start visiting the picturesque town of Andahuaylillas, also known as the” Sistine Chapel of the Andes”, Raqchi Temple and storage site. The road offers impressive landscapes from Puno region high plains to Cusco subtropical highlands
• Buffet lunch included
• Arrival to Cusco and transfer to the hotel
  

Overnight in Cusco

Day 11 Cusco – Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes, 2040 masl  (B, L)
Distance: 80 Km

• Transfer to Chinchero to appreciate from the Inca’s balcony the impressive landscape of the Valley
• Afterwards enjoy two incredible sites being Moray agricultural terraces and Maras the famous and millenary salt ponds from spanish colonial times
• Lunch included
• Visit the Ollantaytambo Fortress
• At the scheduled time, transfer to the train station and boarding towards Aguas Calientes

Overnight in Aguas Calientes

Day 12 Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cusco, 3.399 masl  (B, L)

• In the morning meeting your local guide and visit the Inca citadel Machu Picchu
• In the afternoon transfer to the station on foot to take the train to Poroy, almost 3 ½ hour journey
• Arrival to Poroy train station and transfer to the hotel

Overnight in Cusco

Day 13 – Cusco – City tour, 3,399 masl (B, L)

• In the morning visit the historical center, the Cathedral of Cusco, Main Square and the Koricancha Temple
• Visit to the neighboring ruins of Cusco, the archaeological complex of Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo and Tambomachay
• Lunch at local restaurant
• Afternoon is at leisure

Overnight in Cusco

Day 14 Cusco – Lima, 154 masl  (B)

• Free morning for personal activities
• At the scheduled time, transfer to the airport for your flight to Lima and international connection.

THE PROGRAM INCLUDES:

• 13 hotel nights with breakfast included
• Private or shared transportation as indicated in the program
• All the excursions indicated in the program with English speaking guides
• Meals as indicated: Breakfast (B) Lunch (L) Box lunch (BL) Dinner (D)
• Train tickets to Machu Picchu
• All entrance fees
• Transfers airports, bus station, train station
• Domestic flights: Cusco – Lima
• Permanent assistance by our local offices
  
  

THE PROGRAM DOES NOT INCLUDE:

• International flights
• Personal insurance
• Personal expenses; alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks during meals
• Meals not mentioned in the program
• Early check-in, in case the international flight arrives in the morning
• Airport taxes (domestic and international)
• Tips for guides, restaurant, hotels and drivers

Hotels 3***
Place	Hotels	Day	Website
Lima	Hotel Allpa	1, 2	www.allpahotel.com
Ica	Villa Jazmin	3	www.villajazmin.net
Nasca	Casa Andina	4	www.casa-andina.com
Arequipa	Casa Andina	5, 6	www.casa-andina.com
Colca, Chivay	Casa Andina	7	www.casa-andina.com
Puno	Royal Inn	8, 9	www.royalinnhoteles.com
Cusco	Rumipunku	10, 12, 13	www.rumipunku.com
Aguas Calientes	Santuario	11	www.santuariohotel.com