LAND OF THE INCAS 14D/13N

Day 01 LIMA

Welcome with coca tea and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, a stroll through the Miraflores district, the green coast, 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 Miraflores district, 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 see 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 head to the only Oasis in South America La Huacachina, a walk through the Oasis and tour in tubular vehicles over the dunes of Ica and enjoy the sunset of this enigmatic and magical place, return to the hotel

Day 04 NAZCA LINES / AREQUIPA

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, lunch on your own and in the afternoon bus to Arequipa, installation at the hotel.

Day 05 AREQUIPA / CITY TOUR

Breakfast at the hotel, and departure to visit the white city of Arequipa, the main square where the snow-capped peaks of the Misti and Chachani volcanoes project their immaculate whiteness over the neoclassical-style cathedral and the Church of the Company. We will discover the timeless Santa Catalina convent, which harmoniously combines the warmth of its cobblestone streets with the freshness of its shaded courtyards, lunch at a Picantería and free afternoon to stroll through the city.

Day 06 AREQUIPA /

COLCA CANYON / CHIVAY

Early morning departure to the Colca Canyon, located 180 km from the city with a journey of approximately 05 hours, crossing a spectacular natural scenery, high plateaus, and characteristic villages such as Yura, Nevado, Chachani, Volcano, Misti, Canahuas, Viscachani, Tojra, Patrapampa. You will also pass through the Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve, where numerous specimens of vicuñas, llamas, and alpacas live undisturbed. Tour with natural scenery and typical altiplano landscape, arrival in Chivay and free afternoon to enjoy the hot springs.

Day 07 CHIVAY / CRUZ DEL CONDOR / PUNO

Early departure in the morning to the “Cruz del Cóndor”, a privileged observation point for the flight of the condors, as well as for a beautiful landscape and the depth of the canyon. Visit to the towns of the Colca Valley and observation of pre-Inca agricultural terraces. Then in the afternoon, continue the journey to Puno

Day 08 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, a set of floating islands built by the Uro community, an indigenous people who have 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 craftsmanship. The men of the island are expert weavers and produce high-quality woolen textiles. The island is also known for its stunning landscapes, making it a popular tourist destination for those seeking adventures in nature

Day 09 PUNO / CUSCO

Departure by bus for a magnificent journey to the Altiplano heading to Puno at 3,400 m altitude. Along a corridor of beautiful snow-capped peaks and Andean plateaus, at its highest point we reach 4,300 m altitude. Along the way, visit different points of interest such as the archaeological site of Pukara, where you will discover the remains of one of the first civilizations of the Altiplano, long before the Incas, La Raya pass, marks the limit between the Puno and Cusco regions, then stop around noon for lunch and continue with the visit to the archaeological site of Raqchi to visit the temple of the god Viracocha and finally visit the town of Andahuaylillas to visit the “Sistine Chapel” of the Andes, arrival in Cusco at the end of the afternoon

Day 10 CUSCO / CITY TOUR

Breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport for a flight to Cusco, reception with coca tea and transfer to the 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 11 CUSCO / MACHU PICCHU

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 the foot of one of the most mysterious and enigmatic places in the world “Machu Picchu”, 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 free afternoon to stroll through the city and enjoy the hot springs in Machupicchu pueblo

Day 12 MACHU PICCHU / 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 Inca agronomic laboratory “Moray” then we continue with the visit to the Maras Salt Mines with more than 4000 years of exploitation, finally we visit the Andean 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 13 RAINBOW MOUNTAIN

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 walk to the mountain of colors is demanding since it is located at an altitude of over 5,000 meters above sea level. However, the reward upon reaching the top is an impressive and unique view. The colored mountain 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 environment. Then departure towards Puno and installation at the Hotel

Day 14 CUSCO / LIMA

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