This tourist program will give you the opportunity to know the most important that the city of Lima has to offer, knowing its old, colonial and modern part, as well as its most typical and picturesque neighborhoods, all this in 2 wonderful and entertaining days, to then go to the south coast of Peru, to be able to know Paracas, Ica, Nazca, Arequipa, Chivay and Puno, likewise you will be able to know all the charm of the city of Cusco, visiting its tourist attractions and every charming corner of this magical city, and then also know the famous Sacred Valley of the Incas in full, since you will have 2 days of tour within this valley, we also include a visit to one of the wonders of the world, such as Machupicchu and know it from beginning to end, feeling its unique and incomparable mystique.
In addition to all these tourist experiences, we also offer you 1 day of adventure tourism, where you will visit Vinicunca, better known as the Rainbow Mountain.
Details of the Tourist Program:
Duration: 16 days and 15 nights
Tour Type: Archaeological, Cultural and Landscape
Places Visited: Lima, Cusco, Paracas, Ica, Nazca, Arequipa, Chivay and Puno, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu and Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca).
Groups: Daily, Minimum 2 passengers and Maximum 12 passengers (Due to COVID protocols, we recommend being in groups of no more than 12 people, in case there are more people in the group, we would have to organize the group with a guide and extra transportation)
Degree of Difficulty: 2
Note: the degrees of difficulty vary from 1 to 10, where 1 is an easy journey and 10 is a very difficult journey
If you are a university student, you must carry your university card with the current date, with this card you will get a discount of up to USD $ 20.00 US dollars (important to indicate at the time of booking.
Itinerary:
DAY 1 – RECEPTION AT THE AIRPORT + CITY TOUR + MAGICAL WATER CIRCUIT
Reception at the airport
Transfer to the chosen hotel
14:00 HRS Pick up and return to the hotel.
We will enjoy a tour knowing Lima in its three stages: Ancestral, Colonial and Modern Lima. We will start the tour with a panoramic view of the “Pucllana Pyramid”, an ancient Ceremonial and Archaeological Center built in the 4th century AD. and considered Sacred Town of the Incas.
Then we will go to the Historic Center of Lima. Where we will appreciate what was the old Square Lima and we will appreciate more than fifty monuments, and colonial buildings within which the Paseo de la Republica, the Plaza San Martin, the Plaza Mayor, the Government Palace, the Municipal Palace, the Palace stand out. Archbishop, La Basilica Catedral, among others. Continuing the tour we will visit the Museum of the Central Reserve Bank where we will appreciate the Collection of Treasures of Peru, within which we will find ceramic, gold and textile objects from various pre-Columbian cultures. We will also find the Monumental Complex of San Francisco, which constitutes the largest sample of colonial religious art in America. Where its main attraction is the visit to its underground crypts known as The Catacombs. Finally, we will go to the Contemporary Zone of Lima where we will appreciate the main buildings and residential areas of Lima, El Olivar de San Isidro, Miraflores, Larcomar and the Parque del Amor
Note. Museum of the Central Reserve Bank, closed to the public Saturday and Sunday, Monday Closed all day.
18:00 HRS. Pick up at the Hotel.
Guided excursion to the “Magic Water Circuit”, the largest fountain complex in the world, certified by Guinness Word Records. Here you can enjoy a wonderful show of water and light, presented in the famous Parque de la Reserva, one of the most beautiful urban spaces in Lima.
Transfer to the hotel.
Accommodation night in Lima
DAY 2 – PACHACAMAC
Reception at the airport
Transfer to the chosen hotel
09:00 HRS. Pick up and return to the hotel. Departure to the archaeological center of Pachacamac.
ORÁCULO DE PACHACAMAC Guided visit to the splendid Citadel of Pachacamac, sanctuary of the God Pachacamac, creator of the universe for the ancient Andean peoples.
The citadel includes temples, pyramids and palaces. The Temple of the Sun, the Temple of Pachacamac, the “Acllahuasi” or Palace of the Virgins of the Sun, among others, stand out. The whole place was considered sacred and part of the mystical axis of the world.
BARRANCO Our excursion includes a visit to the traditional and bohemian district of Barranco, where its famous Bridge of Sighs stands out.
We will enjoy a tour knowing Lima in its three stages: Ancestral, Colonial and Modern Lima. We will start the tour with a panoramic view of the ancient “Pucllana Pyramid”. Free afternoon.
Accommodation night in Lima
DAY 3 – LIMA + PARACAS, ICA AND HUACACHINA
04:40 – 05:00 HRS. Pick up at the hotel
Transfer to Larcomar in front of the Marriott Miraflores hotel
05.40 HRS. Departure for the Paracas Spa, (04 hours approximately
travel) in tourist mobility from the chosen concentration place. Box Lunch
(Frugos + biscuit)
10:00 HRS. Arrival in Paracas we will go to the El Chaco pier, from this
place will depart to the Ballestas Islands in modern gliders where they can
enjoy a wonderful tour to the BALLESTAS ISLANDS, located in the Bay of
Paracas. Where you can appreciate this wonder of nature and marine life
Wild such as Sea Lions, Humboldt Penguins, Flamingos,
Parihuanas and various seabirds. Sea lions are probably
Come up to the boat and you can see many penguins in the water. Thousands of seabirds
They fly between the islands and their nests can be seen on the rocks.
They will also appreciate the Candelabra where the guide will narrate the different hypotheses about its formation (01:40 Hrs. Approx. Duration).
Those who choose to stay can enjoy the sun and the sea breeze in this beautiful resort where they will find good restaurants with delicious dishes.
13:00 HRS.Arrival to the city of Ica
Lunch (Free)
Excursion to the Nietto Winery where the grape brandy, famously known as Pisco, is made. Antigua Bodega Fundo Tres esquinas, where we will show you the whole process of how Peruvian Wine and Pisco are made in an artisanal way since 1856, guided by an experienced worker from the winery.
Here we will find antique pieces such as Barro Botijas, copper skirt and Huarango press which are used today.
After visiting the winery facilities, visitors will be invited to taste or try the main products made in the winery: Wines, Piscos, Pisco Creams, Macerates and Mistelas. Accompanying with typical dynamic phrases of the city of Ica.
Visit to LA CHOCOLATERIA NOELIA Where we will taste the traditional chocoteja, alfajores, jams, artisan cookies, stuffed mouse, etc.
15:00 HRS. Excursion to the OASIS DE LA HUACACHINA, which is located only 5
Km. From the center of the city of Ica. In this beautiful lagoon, visitors can
enjoy the tranquility of the place and walk around in search of
good pictures.
07:50 HRS.. Transfer to the station
08:15 HRS. Mobility Ica Nazca by bus
11.00 HRS. Arrival to Nazca
Reception and transfer to selected hotel
Accomodation night in Nazca
DAY 4 – NAZCA + AREQUIPA
Breakfast. At the indicated time we will start the flight over the Nasca Lines, where we will observe the 12 geoglyphs known as the whale, the compass, the trapezoid, the astronaut, the monkey, the dog, the hummingbird, the spider, the condor, the gannet, the parrot, the hands and the tree.
Lunch (FREE)
Excursion to the Chauchilla Cemetery, it is located about 30 KM from the city of Nazca, in the Peruvian department of Ica. It is a necropolis of the ancient Nazca Culture that flourished in the area between the 2nd century BC to the 9th century AD. In the cemetery you can see remains of the ancient civilization, as well as various mummies. It is the only Peruvian archaeological site where mummies can be seen in their original tombs.
09:00 HRS. Transfer to Cruz del Sur terminal
09:45 HRS. Departure to the city of Lima in Evolution Cruise Service
Overnight on the bus during the trip
DAY 5 – PEDESTRIAN CITY TOUR AND COUNTRYSIDE
At the indicated time I pick up from the suitable passenger / terminal transfer to the selected hotel, short rest.
09:00 AM. Pick up from the hotel, we will depart to the Plaza de Armas de Arequipa,
we will visit the cloisters of the Company, the Dome of San Ignacio, we will continue
with visits to the Andean Sanctuaries museum, which houses “Juanita, the girl from
the ice ”, exhibited with its trousseau as an important point of the museum.
churches of San Agustín la Compañía de Jesús, San Francisco, and we finish the tour at the famous Monastery of Santa Catalina.
02:00 PM. Pick up at the hotel, we will start the tour of the countryside tour to the outskirts
from the city we will start with the historic center and then go to the viewpoint
from Carmen Alto where we will appreciate the volcanoes and the valley and the Chilina river, Church, Plaza
and the Mirador de Yanahuara, from where we have a great view of the Misti volcano.
We will visit the Goyeneche palace, the Fundador mansion, via the landscaper, the Sabandía Mill, the Paucarpata terraces and return to the city center.
18:30 HRS.. At the time indicates return to the hotel
Accommodation night in Arequipa
DAY 6 – CHIVAY + LA CALERA
08:00 HRS. Pick up from the hotel
We will start our trip taking the Yura road, bordering the Chachani snow-capped mountain towards the National Reserve of Vicuñas Pampa Cañahuas, we will make a stop at “Patahuasi”, where we will have a coca tea for the height and at the same time we will appreciate different rock formations, formed by the erosion through time, continuing with the journey we reach the Toccra wetlands where we can see varieties of migratory birds.
We will pass through Chucura (crater of an extinct volcano). Our next stop at the maximum height “Patapampa” (4910 m.s.n.m) better known as the Mirador de los volcanes, from where we will appreciate a large part of the South Volcanic Mountain Range, in which the Ampato, Hualca Hualca and Sabancaya volcanoes stand out.
We continue until we reach Chivay.
13:00 HRS Lunch (on behalf of the passenger)
Transfer to the selected hotel. Free time.
Afterwards, you will be taken to the hot springs of La Calera, 5 minutes from the town to enjoy its medicinal hot springs (Optional USD 5.00).
Return to the hotel.
Accommodation night in Chivay
DAY 7 – CRUZ DEL CONDOR + PUNO
06:00 HRS. Breakfast.
We go to the Mirador de la Cruz el Cóndor strategic point to observe the Formidable depth of the canyon and the spectacular flight of the condor. At route we will have one-way stops and back as in the viewpoints of Antahuilque and Choquetico, from where we will be able to appreciate the tombs and pre-Inca models and the beautiful landscape of Colca with its impressive terraces.
We will visit the beautiful church and cobbled streets of Maca, and our last stop will be in Yanque.
12:00 HRS.Return to Chivay.
Lunch (on behalf of the pax),
13: 00 HRS. Bus to Puno
We will depart from the city of Chivay (Colca) to the city of Puno, on the way we will make stops:
“Mirador de los Andes”: located at 4900 m.s.n.m. We will stop to observe the “Volcanoes” Ampato, Sabancaya, Hualca Hualca, Mismi (source where the Amazon River is born) and the Chila mountain range. You can also see the “Apachetas” (in ancient times, travelers left these small stone towers as offerings to the gods).
Tocrapampa: we will make a technical stop to observe the South American camelids Like: llamas and alpacas grazing in their natural habitat, with a bit of luck we will observe the vicuñas, auquénidos privileged for having the finest and most expensive fiber in the textile industry “Patahuasi” (Pampa Cañahuas): Located in the Aguada Blanca National Reserve, which is behind the Chachani volcano, we will find vicuñas, llamas and alpacas, with great luck in the distance we could observe foxes, guanacos or even pumas.
Place where we can taste hot drinks based on natural herbs such as coca, chachacoma, muña; at this point they will also be able to make use of the SS.HH, in addition to being able to buy handicrafts and souvenirs.
“Lagunillas”: In this viewpoint you have a panoramic view of the small lakes that seem to be mirrors reflecting the sky, it is also the habitat of Andean flamingos and other birds, without a doubt, a great opportunity to take pictures. Finally, we will arrive in the city of Puno.
Transfer to the hotel
Accommodation night in Puno
DAY 8 – UROS + TAQUILE
Transfer from the bus station to the chosen hotel
Breakfast.
07:00 HRS. Transfer to the lake port.
07:30 HRS. Departure by motorized boat, after 45 minutes of travel
We will arrive at the floating islands of the Uros, a set of floating islands formed based on Totora, which are inhabited by the Uros, settlers who descend of one of the oldest cultures of America. The main ones are visited for a time of 40 to 50 minutes where we will be able to appreciate their lifestyle and their daily activities such as knitting and dissection of animals.
11:20 HRS. Arrival at Taquile Island, walk of approximately 30 minutes from the port to the town, visiting Taquile for a period of approximately two hours, where we can get to know the town and the people who want to can buy craft objects to the community.
02:30 HRS. Departure to the city of Puno
05:00 HRS. Arrival in the city of Puno
Accommodation night in Puno
DAY 9 – SILLUSTANI
A.M. Continental breakfast.
14:00 HRS. Excursion to the archaeological complex Chullpas de Sillustani, which is located on the shores of the Umayo lagoon. It is famous for its chullpas, which are circular stone towers, raised to house the funerary remains of the main authorities of the ancient settlers of Collao. Some reach up to 12 meters high and are characterized by the fact that their base is less than the higher. Return to the city of Puno
17:00 HRS. Arrival at the chosen Hotel
Accommodation night in Puno
DAY 10 – PUNO TO CUSCO
On this day, we will depart from Puno on a tourist bus, whose first stop will be at the archaeological complex of Pukara, a pre-Inca site. Then we will continue the trip to La Raya, the highest point of the trip, then we will have a buffet lunch in the town of Sicuani, after our trip we will arrive at Raqchi, known as the Temple of Wiracocha (Sun God). Entering the south valley of Cusco, where we will visit the Church of San Pedro in Andahuaylillas, known as the Andean Sistine Chapel with its 16th century baroque style. Finally, we will arrive in Cusco, Capital of the Inca Empire, located at an altitude of 3400 meters.
Accommodation night in Cusco
DAY 11 – ARCHAEOLOGICAL CITY TOUR IN CUSCO
In the afternoon, we will do the Archaeological City Tour and the first point to visit will be the four archaeological sites around Cusco: The temple of Sacsayhuaman, famous for its huge blocks of carved stones and for the celebration of the Inti Raymi (Festival of the Sun), in the winter solstice, the most popular festival known in Peru, then the visit of Qenqo, Puka Pukara and Tambomachay.
Then, back to the city of Cusco, we visit the Cathedral known as one of the most beautiful in Peru and South America, where works by the famous Italian painter and sculptor, Bernardo Bitti, are exhibited, as well as works of art from the famous Cusco school. Continuing, we will go to Qoricancha, which means Golden Enclosure, it was the main place of worship of the Sun God.
Our return to Cusco is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. Approximately, then they have time to eat on their own in a typical restaurant in the historic center of the city.
Accommodation night in Cusco
DAY 12 – SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS – PART 1
CULTIVATION FIELDS OF CHINCHERO, MORAY AND MARAS
In the morning, from 08:30 approx. We will visit the first part of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, we will pass through the cultivation fields near the town of Chinchero, which at this time of year is when they are best seen, then we continue the journey to Moray, which was the agricultural laboratory more impressive built in Inca times, it also served to experiment and domesticate various agricultural products and finally we will visit the famous Salineras de Maras, where you can see more than 5000 pools producing salt of excellent quality, such as pink salt and flower of salt, all this production is given thanks to a source of super salty and warm water that emanates from the interior of the mountain.
After these visits, we will return to the city of Cusco, so that you can have lunch on your own in a restaurant in the historic center of the city.
Accommodation night in Cusco.
DAY 13 – SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS – PART 2
ARCHAEOLOGICAL PARK OF PISAQ + PISAQ MARKET AND OLLANTAYTAMBO
Departure in the morning, on this day we will visit the second part of the impressive Sacred Valley of the Incas, which is located on the outskirts of the city of Cusco, where we will have one of the best photos of the entire sacred valley, with its mountains, river, agricultural terraces and cultivated fields, we will go to the Archaeological Park of Pisaq, to take a tour of its terraces, houses and rooms in general. After this visit we will go to the colonial town of Pisaq, where you will have free time to walk around the city and shop in its typical artisan market, then buffet lunch is included in the city of Urubamba (Heart of the Sacred Valley of the Incas). Finally we go to Ollantaytambo, a magical and picturesque town, also considered a living Inca city, since most of its structures in houses and rooms still preserve the Inca architecture as a whole. With its colonial and modern architecture, in this beautiful place we visit the Ollantaytambo archaeological park, a place that has temples, cultivation terraces, granaries and a military zone, as well as incredible landscapes. At the end of the entire tour, we will go directly to the Ollantaytambo train station, to board the tourist train that leaves in the afternoon, heading towards Machupicchu Pueblo or Aguas Calientes.
Accommodation night in Machupicchu Pueblo or Aguas Calientes
DAY 14 – MACHUPICCHU
Departure from the hotel in Aguas Calientes, the private guide picks you up, to board the bus that will take you in 25 minutes to the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu, where you will take a guided tour of 2 and a half hours to 3 hours approximately. They will be able to take the longest and most recommended tour within the Machupicchu Sanctuary, to be able to appreciate its impressive mountains and buildings in general, in addition to feeling all the energy that this incredible sacred place radiates, in this way they arrive at the main viewpoint of the Inka city and They will make the most complete tour within the Historic Sanctuary of Machupicchu.
After the tour, they board the bus back to the town of Aguas Calientes, where they have lunch included in one of the best restaurants in town, located next to the Urubamba river.
Finally, they head to the train station to board the afternoon tourist train. which takes them back to the Ollantaytambo station, since they have included the transfer that will take them back to Cusco. Arrival at the hotel in the evening hours.
Accommodation night in Cusco
DAY 15 – VINICUNCA – RAINBOW MOUNTAIN
In the early morning, at 04:30 hrs. approx. Vinicunca, with a duration of approx. 12 hours (04:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.). Pick up from the guide from the hotel in Cusco, to board the mobile unit that takes them to the community of Tintinco, on a trip of approx. 1 hour and a half, where they will have breakfast included.
At the end of this stop, we will continue our trip along a carriage trail for 1 hour more approx. where we will observe the multicolored landscapes and crops that mix between the mysterious mountains and snow-capped mountains, Andean animals such as the llama, alpaca, sheep and the deep valleys, until we reach the end of the road and parking of vehicle units, there we will begin the walk or tour towards Rainbow Mountain.
Light walk of less than 2 hours to the top of the mountain (4km uphill and the same 4km downhill in 1 hour). We will walk through a circuit that will gradually change the panorama between mountains of intense colors and small streams of icy water that feed and give life to this valley, as we walk we will observe how the colors around us will change due to the weather, we will arrive at a height of 5100 meters above sea level approx. Top of the mysterious mountain of colors (Vinicunca). This will be the point where we will have enough time to take photos and videos.
Optionally they can also rent horses to do the tour, note that the horses are not included in the program, the cost is 25 dollars (90 soles) up and down or 15 dollars (60 soles) only ascent and also take into account that the horse is carried by a muleteer and it is a journey of 45 minutes approx. Also consider that the horses do not leave you at the top of the mountain, but at about 250 meters from the final part, which means that anyway you would have to walk that final section, which is a bit steep, but if you walk slow and steady, it is done without any problem.
After the stay of 1 hour approx. At the top of the mountain, taking pictures and enjoying beautiful landscapes and the snow-capped Ausangate (6400 meters above sea level), the highest in the entire Cusco region, they will return to the community of Cusipata, where they will enjoy a succulent lunch, too. included in the excursion. Return to the hotel in the city of Cusco.
Accommodation night in Cusco
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE RAINBOW MOUNTAIN
DAY 16 – TRANSFER TO CUSCO AIRPORT
At the indicated time, it will be the transfer to the Cusco airport, take into account the transfer time, it will be approximately 2 hours before the flight departure.
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