ANDEAN COUNTRIES PERU – BOLIVIA 13D/12N

Day 01 LIMA

Reception with coca tea and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, a walk through the Miraflores district, La Costa Verde, Larco Mar, return to the hotel

Day 02 LIMA / CITY TOUR

Breakfast at the hotel, departure to visit “The City of Kings” Lima in its 3 historical periods: Pre-Hispanic, Colonial, and Modern. We present a panoramic view of “La Huaca Pucllana”, visit the impressive Historic Center of Lima: Its palaces, mansions, churches, and squares ending with a visit to the residential and financial area of San Isidro and an unforgettable view of the Pacific Ocean in the district of Miraflores, finally return to the hotel

Day 03 LIMA / PARACAS / BALLESTAS ISLANDS / HUACACHINA OASIS / NAZCA

Breakfast at the hotel, departure to the bay of Paracas to take a boat and visit the Ballestas Islands in the Paracas National Reserve, home to a rich variety of birds and marine species, where you can see the Humboldt Penguins unique in their species, also on the way you can observe the enigmatic Candelabro, we continue to Ica to visit the typical vineyards where the national drink of Peru “Pisco” is made, we will appreciate the manufacturing process and tasting of this drink, then we depart towards the only Oasis in South America La Huacachina, walk through the Oasis and tour in buggies over the dunes of Ica and enjoy the sunset of this enigmatic and magical place return to the hotel

Day 04 NAZCA LINES / LIMA

Breakfast at the hotel, departure to fly over the Nazca Lines, a set of ancient geoglyphs located in the coastal desert of southern Peru. The lines extend over an area of 500 square kilometers and consist of hundreds of figures of different shapes, sizes, and complexity. you can see the impressive figures of animals, plants, and geometric patterns that have remained for thousands of years. Some of the most popular figures include the hummingbird, the monkey, the spider, the dog, and the lizard. In addition, there are other lines that form complex geometric designs including spirals and zigzags. The history and purpose of the Nazca Lines remain a mystery, leading to many theories and hypotheses. Some believe that the lines were created for ceremonial purposes, while others suggest they were used for astronomical purposes. In any case, the Nazca Lines are an impressive display of human skill and creativity in a naturally arid and challenging environment. For tourists interested in archaeology, history, and culture, the Nazca Lines are a unique and unforgettable tourist attraction, free lunch and in the afternoon return to the hotel in Lima

Day 05 LIMA / CUSCO / CITY TOUR

Breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport for flight to Cusco, reception with coca tea and transfer to hotel. In the afternoon visit to the city of Cusco, main square, Temple of the Sun Qoricancha, Sacsay Huamán, Qenqo and finally return to the hotel

Day 06 CUSCO / MACHUPICCHU

Breakfast at the hotel, Transfer to the Ollantaytambo train station to take the train that will take you through the deepest part of the Urubamba canyon to reach the foot of one of the most mysterious and enigmatic places in the World “Machupicchu”, classified by UNESCO as a Cultural Heritage of Humanity, immediately take the bus that will take us to the archaeological site, guided tour for approximately two and a half hours, return to Aguas Calientes and rest of the afternoon free to walk around the City and enjoy the hot springs in Machupicchu town

Day 07 MACHUPICCHU / SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS / CUSCO

Breakfast at the hotel, departure to take the train back to Ollantaytambo, visit to the archaeological site and then we continue to visit the agricultural laboratory of the Incas “Moray” then we continue with the visit of the Maras Salt Mines with more than 4000 years of exploitation, finally we visit the Andean weaving textile center in Chinchero, which rescues spinning, weaving and dyeing techniques of alpaca wool naturally, arrival in Cusco at the end of the afternoon

Day 08 RAINBOW MOUNTAIN / PUNO

Very early in the morning departure to visit Vinicunca or Rainbow Mountain, it is a mountain located in the Andes mountain range in Cusco, Peru, The hike to the mountain of colors is demanding, as it is located at an altitude of more than 5,000 meters above sea level. However, the reward upon reaching the top is an impressive and unique view. The mountain of colors is a sacred place for the local population, and is considered a pilgrimage site. It is believed to have healing and spiritual powers. Visitors must be respectful of nature and local culture, and follow the established rules to preserve the mountain and its surroundings. Then departure towards Puno and installation at the Hotel

Day 09 LAKE TITICACA / FLOATING ISLANDS OF THE UROS / TAQUILE ISLAND

Breakfast at the hotel, Transfer to the port of Puno to take the boat and visit Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world and visit the enigmatic floating islands of the Uros, they are a set of floating islands built by the Uro community, an indigenous people that has lived on Lake Titicaca since pre-Columbian times, then visit Taquile Island known for its indigenous community that has maintained its pre-Hispanic culture and traditions to this day. The inhabitants of Taquile are mainly dedicated to fishing, agriculture, and crafts. The men of the island are expert weavers and produce high-quality wool fabrics. The island is also known for its stunning landscapes, making it a popular tourist destination for those seeking adventures in nature.

Day 10 PUNO / COPACABANA / LA PAZ

Breakfast at the hotel and departure towards Kasani bordering with Copacabana – Bolivia to make a visit to the Island of the Sun, cradle of the Inca Empire. In this legendary island, we will visit the “Sacred Garden”, the “Inca Stairs” and the Fountain of the Inca”. to the Inti Wata cultural complex, then we continue towards La Paz arriving at the end of the afternoon At the end of the indicated time, transfer to La Paz Bolivia and

Day 11 VALLEY OF THE MOON / TIWANAKU / PUNO

Breakfast at the hotel then departure to visit the City of La Paz, Half-day walk visiting the main attractions of the city such as the Government Palace, the Congress, Cathedral, Gold Museum, Witches’ Market, Crafts Market, San Francisco Church, Residential Area and Valley of the Moon. Departure to the city of El Alto to take the road that will take us to Tiwanaku which is located 72 km away, where you can appreciate the lithic vestiges of the extinct Aymara civilization, prior to the Inca, such as the Pyramid of Akapana, the Benneth monolith, Semisubterranean temple, Kalasasaya, Gateway of the Sun. Short stop in Laja, where the city of La Paz was founded, beautiful view of the Cordillera from the apacheta. Return to the city of Puno in Peru

Day 12 PUNO / SILLUSTANI / LIMA

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to visit the Chullpas de Sillustani is an archaeological site located in the highlands of the Peruvian Altiplano, on the shores of Lake Umayo. This place is famous for its pre-Columbian funerary towers, called chullpas, built by the Colla culture between the thirteenth and fifteenth centuries. From there you can enjoy an impressive view of Lake Umayo, considered one of the most beautiful in Peru and the Andean region. In addition, Lake Umayo is an ideal place for bird watching, as it is home to several endemic species. Then departure towards the airport to take return flight to Lima, reception and transfer to hotel in Lima

Day 13 LIMA

Breakfast at the hotel.
At the indicated time, departure transfer to the airport
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