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 (B)

• 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 – Pampas Galeras - Chalhuanca, 2.888 masl (B, D)
Distance: 360 km

• Very early start of the trip to the Peruvian Andes, passing through the National Reserve of Pampas Galeras over 4,300 masl, natural habitat of vicuñas and alpacas with opportunities to take the best pictures of the landscape, passing through several picturesque villages during the tour (8-hour journey)
  

Overnight in Chalhuanca

Day 6 – Chalhuanca – Chincheros - Ollantaytambo, 2,792 masl (B, D)
Distance :340 Km

• Early in the morning drive to Cusco in private bus (almost 5-hour journey), passing through the beautiful landscapes of Peru
• Arrival to Cusco, short stop in Chinchero to appreciate from the Inca’s balcony the impressive landscape of the Valley
• Afterwards visit Maras the famous and millenary salt mines from colonial times
• Dinner included
  

Overnight in Ollantaytambo

Day 7 – Ollantaytambo – Huilloc Community – Aguas Calientes, 2,040 masl (B, L)
Distance: 40 km

• In the morning, visit the last Inca Fortress in Ollantaytambo
• Excursion and visit to the peasant community of the town of Huilloc who until today maintain their ancestral customs, they offer visitors the typical lunch called Pachamanca (food prepared in an oven made in the earth)
• Hike and visit of the Inca Pumamarca archaeological site
• Return to Ollantaytambo, transfer to the train station and travel to Aguas Calientes

Overnight in Aguas Calientes

Day 8 Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cusco, 3.399 masl (B)

• 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 hours journey
• Arrival to Poroy train station and transfer to the hotel

Overnight in Cusco

Day 9 – 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 10 Cusco – Free day, 3,399 masl (B)

• Free Day for personal activities, with the tourist ticket you can visit other museums that are not included in the tour of Cusco
  

Overnight in Cusco

Day 11 – Cusco – Raqchi – La Raya – Puno, 3.800 masl (B, L)
Distance: 380 Km

• In the morning travel to Puno (almost 9-hours journey)
• 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 Cusco subtropical highlands to Puno region high plains
• Buffet lunch included
• Short stop in La Raya the highest step of the trip and limit between the regions of Cusco and Puno about 4,335 meters above sea level.
• Afterwards will visit the Pukara Museum, a collection of the Tiahuanaco, Pukara and Inca cultures

Overnight in Puno

Day 12 – 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 13 – Puno – Colca Valley – Chivay, 3.600 masl (B, L)

• In the morning travel to Chivay (almost 6-hours journey) with panoramic view across the Altiplano through the Stone Forests, sky-blue lakes populated by white flamingoes flying over 4,000 metres above the sea
• Short stop at the highest point of the Patapampa Trail, 4,825 masl
• Arrival at Chivay and Buffet lunch included
• Afternoon at leisure, optional visit to the thermal baths in the area

Overnight in Colca

Day 14 – Chivay – Cruz del Condor – Arequipa, 2,300 masl (B, L)
Distance: 160 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
• After lunch continue to Arequipa passing through the National Reserve of Salinas and Aguada Blanca, (4-hour journey)

Overnight in Arequipa

Day 15 – Arequipa – City tour, 2,300 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 deJesus
• Lunch included
• Afternoon is at leisure

Overnight in Arequipa

Day 16 Arequipa – Lima  (B)

• Free morning for personal activities
• In the afternoon transfer to the airport for your flight to Lima and international connection

THE PROGRAM INCLUDES:

• 15 hotel nights with breakfast include
• 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: Lima - Cusco / Arequipa – 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
Chalhuanca	Tampumayu	5	www.tampumayuhotel.com.pe
Cusco, Ollantaytambo	Samanapaq	6	www.samanapaq.com
Aguas Calientes	Santuario	7	www.santuariohotel.com
Cusco	Rumipunku	8, 9, 10	www.rumipunku.com
Puno	Royal Inn	11, 12	www.royalinnhoteles.com
Colca, Chivay	Casa Andina	13	www.casa-andina.com
Arequipa	Casa Andina	14, 15	www.casa-andina.com