Exploring Perú

09:00 h. We will do a City Tour, visiting the City’s Highlights located in and around Cusco.
We start off by visiting the huge “Inca Ceremonial Center of Sacsayhuaman“. This enormous Inca structures overlooks the city of Cusco. Later on we will visit “Qenqo“. This is a place with subterranean passages and carved stone channels in a zigzag pattern. In its inner part there is a carved stone table where it is said the Incas mummified their deads. Afterwards we visit to the archaeological Inca site of “Tambomachay“, a temple dedicated to the God of Water.  Following our schedule, we will return to Cusco down town to visit “The Temple of Koricancha“. Koricancha was the most important religious temple of the Inca Empire. Finally we will visit the beautiful “Cathedral of Cusco”. This enormous Cathedral was built in the XVI. Evening at leisure. Overnight at the Hotel Casa Andina Standard Cusco *** or similar.

Inclusions:

• Breakfast buffet at the hotel.
• 09:00 h. City Tour of Cusco + All entrance fees.
• Hotel Casa Andina Classic Cusco *** (Twin standard room)

Exclusions:

• Meals, extras.

At 07:30 a.m. Our guide meets you at the hotel in Cusco, and then we start the tour to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Our first stop is the textile center of Awanacancha, where you’ll see Andean Camels like Vicuñas and Alpacas. Next, we head to Pisac, an Inca citadel featuring the Intiwatana stone and a vibrant market. After exploring Pisac, you will have time for lunch at a typical Andean restaurant before continuing to the Ruins of Ollantaytambo. Following a private visit to the ruins, we’ll board a train to Aguas Calientes, enjoying scenic views along the way. Upon arrival, our representative will escort you to the hotel. Overnight at the Hotel Casa Andina Machu Picchu *** or similar.

Inclusions:

• Breakfast buffet at the hotel.
• 07:30 h. Sacred Valley Tour + All entrance fees + Guide.
• 16:00 h. Train tickets to Aguas Calientes. (Expedition Service)
• 18:00 h. Pick up from the station and transfer to the hotel.
• Hotel Casa Andina Machu Picchu *** (Twin standard room)

Exclusions:

• Meals, extras.

06:00 h. After breakfast, our local guide meets you at the hotel lobby. Shortly afterward, we take a tourist bus up to the ruins of Machu Picchu. The bus ride lasts only twenty minutes, but, offers spectacular views of the surrounding mountains.
Upon our arrival, our guide will show you the most remarkable sights of Machu Picchu.
Among the buildings, we will visit the Sun Temple, the Solar Clock, the Condor temple and others. Likewise, we also visit the Inti Watana altar, a magnificent spot at the heart of Machu Picchu. Eventually, we will take the bus down to the village of Aguas Calientes.Free time for lunch. Finally, we head to the station to take the train back to Cusco. Upon your arrival in Cusco, our driver picks you up at the station and then drives you to your hotel. Overnight at the Hotel Casa Andina Standard Cusco *** or similar.

Inclusions:

• Early breakfast.
• Bus tickets up to Machu Picchu + Entrance fees + Private Guided tour.
• Bus tickets down to Aguas Calientes village.
• Train tickets back to Cusco. (Expedition Service)
• Pick up from the train station in Cusco and transfer to your hotel.
• Hotel Casa Andina Classic Cusco *** (Twin standard room)

Exclusions:

• Meals, extras.

At 06:15 a.m., our representative will pick you up from your Cusco hotel and transfer you to the bus station, from there, we’ll take a special bus that includes various tourist attractions along the route, such as the village of Andahuaylillas, home to a church known as the Sistine Chapel of America, renowned for its colonial-era religious decorations and impressive paintings. We also visit the Inca Ruins of Racchi, believed to be the remains of the Temple of Viracocha, an important Inca deity. After lunch in Sicuani village, we’ll ascend to the highest point of the route, La Raya, at 4335 meters above sea level, for stunning views. Our last stop is the Pukara Museum, showcasing ancient monoliths. Finally, we’ll continue our journey to Puno, where our representative will greet you at the station and transfer you to the Hotel Casa Andina Standard Puno for the overnight stay.

Inclusions:

• Breakfast buffet at the hotel.
• 06:15 h. Pick up from your hotel and transfer to the bus station.
• 06:45 h. Bus tickets to the city of Puno – Sightseeing on the route.
• Lunch buffet at the little Andean village of Sicuani.
• 17:00 h. Arrival in Puno. Pick up from the bus station and transfer to the hotel.
• Evening at leisure.
• Hotel Casa Andina Standard Puno *** (Twin Standard Room)

07:30 h. Our tour starts at your hotel in Puno; our guide will pick you from there.
Shortly after that, we take you to the local harbor where we board a small motorboat.
First, we visit “The Uros Floating Islands”, a small community that has lived on these reed Islands for decades. During our visit, we will learn with our local guide about their lifestyle, traditions, and beliefs. After strolling around the floating Islands, we continue our boat journey to the “Amantani Island.”
Upon arrival in Amantani, a group of islanders will welcome us to the harbor.
Shortly after that, we join our host family and go up with them to their house.
Late in the afternoon, we will do a short trek towards the summit of a hill known locally as Pachamama. Once at the top, you can appreciate awe-inspiring views of Lake Titicaca.
Soon after sunset, we return to our house where our family will be awaiting us for dinner.
In the evening our group will gather at the local saloon where islanders celebrate a party, accompanied with live music.
Overnight at a family house on the Amantani island.

Inclusions:

• Breakfast buffet at the hotel.
• Transfer to the harbor + Entrance fees + Guide.
• Meals included (1 Lunch & 1 Dinner)
• Accommodation on Amantani Island at a family house.

Exclusions:

• Extras.

08:00 h. Shortly after breakfast, we will leave towards Taquile, a traditional Quechua speaking community. Once at the harbor of Taquile, we will walk up along a narrow path to the center of the island. Along the way, we will enjoy stunning views, including the Bolivian mountain range. At the top, our local guide will explain about traditional life on Taquile.
Afterward, we visit a workshop where Taquile islanders elaborate beautiful garments, including colorful hats and waistcoats. Later on, you will have free time to walk around, and by noon we meet up for lunch at one local restaurant. Finally, we will descend to the harbor to take our boat back to Puno. Overnight at the Hotel Casa Andina Standard Puno *** or similar.

Inclusions:

• Breakfast at the family house. + Visit the Taquile Island.
• 12:30 h. Free time for lunch.
• 14:00 h. Boat trip back to Puno.
• Hotel Casa Andina Standard Puno *** (Twin standard room)

Exclusions:

• Meals, extras.

06:00 h. Our guide will pick you up from your hotel in Puno. Shortly afterward, we will drive towards the Colca Canyon. The bus trip offers along the road beautiful Andean scenery.
By noon. we will reach the highest point of our trip, The lookout point of the Andes (4,800 m)
We will get off the bus for some minutes to observe at a distance the volcanoes of Arequipa.
Shortly after, we will drive downhill to the village of Chivay.
In Chivay, we will have lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, we will go to our hotel.
Before the sun sets, we will visit the thermal pools of Chivay, where we can relax a bit.
Evening at leisure. Overnight at the Hotel Casa Andina Standard Colca *** or similar.

Inclusions:

• Breakfast buffet at the hotel.
• Bus tickets to the little village of Chivay + Guide on boad.
• Entrance fees to the Colca Canyon + Hot Springs.
• Hotel Casa Andina Standard Colca ***. (Twin standard room)

Exclusions:

• Meals, extras.

06:00 h. Today we will visit the popular lookout point called Cruz del Condor.
The bus ride to the Cruz del Condor takes 2 hours and the road offers excellent views of the Colca River and the surrounding mountains. After some time, we will reach the zone known as Cruz del Condor. The condors usually fly over the area during the morning, so it will be easy to spot them around here. Also, you will have time to walk along the edge of the canyon and take great photos. Eventually, we will return to the village of Chivay, passing through typical villages on route. At around 12:00 h, we will stop at a restaurant for lunch.
Finally, we will drive to the city of Arequipa. Upon arrival in Arequipa, our driver will drop you off at your hotel. Overnight at the Hotel Casa Andina Standard Arequipa *** or similar.

Inclusions:

• Breakfast buffet at the hotel.
• Guided visit to the Cruz del Condor Lookout point.
• Bus tickets to the city of Arequipa. (Group Service)
• Hotel Casa Andina Standard Arequipa *** (Twin standard room)

Exclusions:

• Meals, extras.

This day is free for you to explore the beautiful Andean city of Arequipa. Known as the White City, Arequipa sits at the foot of the snow-capped El Misti Volcano, a perfect cone rising to 5,822 meters. The city is rich with fine Spanish buildings and stunning natural landscapes. 
20:30 h. We pick you up from your hotel in Arequipa and transfer you to the bus terminal.
At the station, we take a tourist bus towards the city of Nazca.
Overnight on the bus

Inclusions:

• Breakfast buffet at the hotel.
• Free day to explore the city of your own.
• 20:30 h. Pick up from your hotel and transfer to the bus terminal.
• 21:30 h. Bus tickets to the city of Nazca. Overnight on the bus.

Exclusions:

• Meals, extras.

06:30 h. Upon your arrival in Nazca, our local guide will meet you at the bus station.
Afterward, we go to the Nazca airport to take the flight over the Nazca Lines.
For this aerial tour, we use a small, Cessna aircraft with spacious room for five people; each one gets a window seat. Among the animal figures, you will see a representation of a monkey, a spider, a whale, and other creatures.
Later on, we continue our journey to the Huacachina Oasis. Upon arrival in Huacachina Oasis, we will meet our local driver who will take us on a nice dune buggy tour out in the desert.  After the tour, we take you to the hotel located at the Paracas Bay by private car, getting there around 18:00 h. Overnight at the Hotel Double Tree Paracas By Hilton *** or similar.

Inclusions:

• Pick up from the bus station in Nazca and transfer to the airport.
• Classic Flight over the Nazca Lines + Airport taxes.
• Private transport from Nazca to the Huacachina Oasis.
• Dune buggy tour around the Huacachina desert and sandboarding.
• Private transport from Huacachina Oasis to the Paracas Bay.
• Hotel Double Tree Paracas by Hilton *** (Twin standard room)

Exclusions:

• Meals, extras.

07:45 h. Our local guide picks you up from your hotel and takes you to the Ballestas harbor where you will take a speed-boat. Along the way we will see a figure known as The Candelabra, an enigmatic design etched on a hillside.
Shortly afterward, we continue towards the Ballestas Islands. Once there we will see hundreds of marine birds, mainly cormorants, and pelicans. Likewise, you will see also groups of penguins, which are usually standing near their caves. Also, you will also see a variety of crustaceans and unusual rock formations. After touring around, we will return to the mainland, and eventually to your hotel.
12:30 h. Pick up from the hotel and transfer to the station to take the bus to the city of Lima.
Upon your arrival, our representative will meet you at the bus station. Transfer to the hotel.
Overnight at the Hotel Casa Andina Standard Miraflores *** or similar.

Inclusions:

• Breakfast buffet at the hotel.
• Boat excursion to the Ballestas Islands.
• Transfer to the bus terminal of Paracas + Bus tickets to Lima.
• Pick up from the bus station in Lima and transfer to your hotel.
• Hotel Casa Andina Standard Miraflores *** (Twin standard room)

Exclusions:

• Meals, extras.

Breakfast buffet at the hotel. At the designated time transfer to the airport. End of our trip Highlights of Peru.

Inclusions:

• Breakfast buffet at the hotel.
• Transfer to the airport.

Exclusions:

• Meals, extras.