Upon arrival in Lima, we will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your selected hotel.

Meals : None
Accommodation : On twin basis
 

Breakfast at the hotel

In the morning, city tour of Lima. The visit combines the most tradidional and avant-garde aspects of Lima.These are two faces (there are many more) of this large and complex city. The tour enters the very heart of colonial Lima, the historic city with its balconies and churches like the cathedral and the irresistible San Francisco with its catacombs. After this experience the tour moves from the old buildings of downtown Lima to the lavish and modern districts of San Isidro and Miraflores, with their pleasant green areas and stupendous views of the Pacific Ocean.
 

In the afternoon we will drive along the Panamericana highway in direction of Paracas, four hours south of Lima. Upon arrival in Paracas, transfer to selected hotel.

Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : On twin basis
 

Breakfast at the hotel

In the morning you will have a boat ride to the Ballestas islands, inhabited by boobies sea lions and Humboldt penguins. The still unexplained candelabro marking lines can be seen on the way.
 

We continue our way to Ica. Here we stop to visit a viney yard. Ica is well know for producing the finest wines of Peru. We will learn and appreciate its local techniques. We will contnue to visit the Archeological Museum of Ica, where we will learn about the ancient cultures such as the Paracas, Nazca, Mochica, etc.

We will enjoy lunch at a typical restaurant in Ica before continuing our way to Nazca, 3 hours south along the Panamericana highway. Transfer to selected hotel.

Meals : Breakfast, lunch
Accommodation : On twin basis
 

Breakfast at the hotel

In the morning you will enjoy a 30-minute flight by high-wing light aircraft over the desert and the mysterious Nasca lines (also known as Nasca markings), which can only be appreciated from the air. Even though they are centuries old, why were they made and their purpose are still an enigma. Continue south through the Panamerican Highway to the white city of Arequipa. Enjoy a nourishing box lunch en route. Upon arrival in Arequipa, transfer to selected hotel.
 

Breakfast at the hotel

In the morning we will explore the city. Some of the old buildings were made from white volcanic material (sillar) which has given it the name of the “white city”. Continue on to the extraordinary Santa Catalina Convent. This cloister, built in the 16th century, is a huge structure that once served as a town within itself housing 450 nuns. Traditionally the oldest daughters of Arequipa’s aristocratic families entered the convent in their early teens and spent their lives there, cloistered away. The convent complex has been beautifully refurbished, bringing the past vividly alive once more. Finally, we head to Yanahuara lookout point for a magnificent view of the Misti Volcano and the city.
 

Afternoon at leisure.

Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : On twin basis
 

Breakfast at the hotel

In the early morning we leave Arequipa and head towards the valley. On our way we pass Pampa de Arrieros, Pampa Cañahuas (where we find the Vicuna National Reserve of Aguada Blanca), Vizcachani and Tojra a good place for spotting Andean birds. Awesome volcanoes Mismi (5,597 m/18,360 ft), Misti (5,825 m/19,110 ft), Chachani (6,075 m/19,930 ft) and the glaciers Ampato (6,288 m/20,630 ft), Sabancaya (5,976m/19,606 ft) and Hualca Hualca (6,288 m/20,630 ft) offer us awesome panoramic views as we enter the Colca Valley. After a 4 hour drive we arrive to Chivay, Colca’s most important town. On our drive back we’ll make a short stop to explore the picturesque town of Chivay and visit the local market.

Transfer to selected hotel in Colca.

In the afternoon,enjoy a refreshing bath at the thermal springs of La Calera. It is believed by the locals that its mineral waters have healing properties.

Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : On twin basis
 

Breakfast at the hotel

Early morning drive to an observation point, located between Maca and Cabanaconde, one of the deepest part of the canyon. Here, you find the perfect spot to look down 1,200m (3,937 ft) into the canyon at ‘Mirador Cruz del Condor’. It’s here that the legendary condor, the bird with the largest wingspan in the world, can be seen rising and circling on the morning thermals, silhouetted against the magnificent backdrop of the mountain scenery.

You then say goodbye to the Colca Canyon and continue your trip towards the Altiplano: landscapes featuring volcanoes, lakes and vicuna and alpaca herds as well as different kinds of cacti. The average altitude en route reaches the 4,500 m (14,700 ft). After a 6-hour ride you reach Puno. Transfer to selected hotel.
 

Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : On twin basis
 

Breakfast at the hotel

Full day trip to the Titicaca Lake. Our excursion by boat starts with a visit to the floating reed Islands of the Uros Indians followed by the Taquile Island. Here, the indigenous community has conserved across the centuries many of the customs of the old lake population, such as a communitarian life where everything is shared. Men always seem to be walking around the island knitting the woolen caps they wear. Women weave traditional clothes, which are among the most beautiful Peru's. Here the soil with a deep earthy red color which in the strong highland sunlight contrasts magnificently against the deep blue of the lake. The backdrop of the snowcapped Cordillera Real on the far side completes a splendid picture. Lunch is included in Taquile island. Overnight at selected hotel.

Meals : Breakfast, lunch
Accommodation : On twin basis
 

Breakfast at the hotel

A pleasant nine-hour bus trip takes you through picturesque Andean landscapes dotted by small villages and herds of llamas and vicunas. Your final destination is Cusco, however you make three important stops along our way: the first one is La Raya Pass (4,335 m/ 14,172 ft) to enjoy a panoramic view of the snow-capped Andes. Lunch will be served in a typical restaurant en route. Then your tour continues to visit the Viracocha Temple. This was the only Inca temple featuring cylindrical stone columns covered by fine clay layers. The last stop is in Andahuaylillas known by its baroque church dating from the 17th century. Upon arrival in Cusco you will be transferred to your hotel.

Meals : Breakfast, lunch
Accommodation : On twin basis
 

Breakfast at the hotel

This morning we drive to the valley of the Urubamba River the so called Sacred Valley of the Inca. We proceed then to Pisaq where hundreds of visitors and people from remote communities dressed in their traditional and colorful attires meet to market and barter their products. Today, the market also has a tourist element, so there is an opportunity to buy souvenirs.Afterwards, we drive along the valley to Ollantaytambo, where the Temple of the Sun (formed of six gigantic monoliths, whose total weight exceeds 50 tons) and the Terrace of the Ten Niches stand out. Ollantaytambo was the site of the only successful Inca battle against the Spanish conquerors and the only town in the area to still retain its original Inca layout.

Return to Cuzco and your hotel.

Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : On twin basis
 

Breakfast at the hotel

Upon arriving to Aguas Calientes, a small coach takes you up the steep roads to the entrance of the citadel. Machu Picchu remained for centuries undiscovered by the Spaniards, only to be found in 1911 by Hiram Bingham.

The uniqueness of its location and the genius that went into its construction make this Inca archaeological site truly one of the great wonders of the world. Free time for lunch on your own. Return to Aguas Calientes and board your afternoon train which will take you back to Cuzco.

Upon arriving in Cuzco, transfer to your selected hotel.

Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : On twin basis
 

Breakfast at the hotel

In the morning, our comprehensive tour includes the beautiful church of Santo Domingo and the Cathedral and the Main Square of Cuzco.

Transfer to the airport for your flight back to Lima. Upon arrival in Lima, assistance at the airport for your connecting international departure flight.

Meals : Breakfast