PERU COMPLETE TOUR – 13 DAYS

Lima, Nazca Lines, Arequipa, Colca Canyon, Titicaca Lake, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu

ITINERARY

Day 1: Lima

You will be welcomed by our staff at the airport and transferred to your hotel. During the ride we will tell you about Lima and Peru and go through your itinerary day by day. We will also answer any question you may have.

Day 2: Lima (B)

You will have a good breakfast, after a free day to visit Lima at your leisure.

Day 3: Lima – Nazca (B)

Today is quite a long day travelling to one of the highlights of Peru, the incredible Nazca Lines. We will therefore have a relaxing morning with a good breakfast before we get picked up for the transfer to the bus terminal for the 6 hour public bus journey to Nazca, south of Lima. The journey will take us along the coastal desert strip before arriving at the small town of Nazca. After you will have transfer to the Hotel, or similar. Relax and enjoy the pool before retiring for the night.

Day 4: Nazca – Arequipa (B)

Today is one of the longest days of your adventure in Peru starting with an incredible fly over tour of the enigmatic Nazca´s Lines. These gigantic drawings and geometrical figures were engraved in the desert of Peru nearly 2000 years ago. After the tour, return for breakfast before taking the public bus to Arequipa in the south of Peru, the most beautiful city in Peru. Arrival late at night to Arequipa. You will have to pick up and transfer to your hotel.

Day 5: Arequipa – Colca Canyon (B)

After an early breakfast, we will be picked up for our drive through some wonderful scenery towards the Colca canyon, the second deepest gorge in the world. You will see crews of wild alpacas, vicuñas and guanacos in their wildlife. Arrival to Chivay, the main town of the canyon in time for lunch. Transfer to your lodge,then you will have a free afternoon for personal leisure.

Day 6: Colca Canyon Arequipa (B)

A very early start to visit the Colca canyon to see the huge condor, the world’s largest flying bird soaring on the thermals. Return to Arequipa. Overnight accommodation.

Day 7: Arequipa – Puno (B)

After breakfast, we shall take the public bus across the wild and desolate plateau of Puno, which is situated on the shores of Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world. The journey you will take us around 5 hours. Pick up at the bus terminal and transfer to your hotel, Located at 3860m/12,400ft, we must catch our breath and take things easy this evening for relax.

Day 8: Islands of Lake Titicaca (B & L)

After a light, home prepared, you will take a continental breakfast, you will be picked up for your full day visit to the islands of Lake Titicaca, Uros and Taquile. Uros, a group of islands made entirely of Tortora reeds is home to a small community dating back to a pre-Inca culture. We shall spend some time with these local inhabitants before we continue on to Taquile, an island, whose culture is more closely related to the Aymara people of Bolivia.

We shall enjoy a locally prepared lunch on the island before visiting the local cooperative shop and witnessing at first hand the skill of the local weavers. Return to Puno and to your lodge.

Day 9: Puno – Cusco (B)

After breakfast, we shall take the public bus to Cusco, ancient capital of the Incas. The journey will take us around 5 hours. Heady Cusco (3400m or 11,000 feet) will feel quite normal after your days in Puno. We will pick you up and transfer you to your Hotel located in the centre of Cuzco. is the ideal starting point for your visit to the ancient capital of the Incas.

Day 10: Cusco (B)

Free day at leisure. or in the early afternoon you could take a city tour, (additional price per person US$60). The details of the optional extra tour are as foloows: you will start a fully guided visit with an English speaking guide to the four places outside of Cusco, the Sacsayhuaman Fortress; Kenko, Puca-Pucara and Tambomachay. Also included in the tour will be the Main Square, the Cathedral and the Koricancha Sun´s Temple. After you will have free evening to enjoy Cusco, its bars and restaurants and its bustling nightlife if you will like to find.

Day 11: Sacred Valley (B & L)

Full day to Urubamba, better known as the Sacred Valley of the Incas, Sacred Valley is generally understood to include everything between Pisac and Ollantaytambo, parallel to the Urubamba river, or Vilcanota River or Wilcamayu, as this Sacred river is called when passing through the valley, also a visit to the village of Pisac and Pisac place; The village is well known for its market every Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday, an event which attracts heavy tourist traffic from nearby Cuzco; Pisac place are famous for the agricultural terraces, which sweep around the south and east flanks of the mountain in huge and graceful curves, almost entirely unbroken by steps, which require great maintenance to avoid erosion. Enjoy a great buffet lunch, after a visit to Ollantaytambo; which it’s the best surviving example of Inca city planning, with narrow cobblestone streets that have been inhabited since the 13th century. Return to Cuzco by the traditional Chinchero´s market. After accommodation in your hotel.

Day 12: Cusco – Machu Picchu – Cusco (B)

An early start today as we take the train to Aguas Calientes for our unforgettable trip to Machu Picchu. This 3 ½ hours train rides takes us to the bustling market town of Aguas Calientes from where we catch the bus up to the awesome Machu Picchu ruins. Recently declared one of the new 7 Wonders of the World, this will be a day to remember. A tour with an English speaking guide of this wonderfull lost city of the Incas rediscovered by Hiram Bingham in 1911. With houses and temples surrounded by terraces cut into the mountain side, this is truly an awe inspiring site. Return in the afternoon by train to Cusco. You will be picking up at the train station and transfer to your hotel.

Day 13: Cusco –Lima (B)

After breakfast, you will have a transfer to the airport for the return flight to Lima and connecting flight home or if you have several hours spare, we can arrange a transfer into Lima for you (enquire about this when booking).

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TOUR PRICE:

Price per person based on 2 sharing a double room according the hotel category:

• 2 Stars accommodation: $.1257.00 per person, based in 2 people.
• 3 Stars accommodation: $.1366.00 per person, based in 2 people.
• 4 Stars accommodation: $.2037.00 per person, based in 2 people
• 5 Stars accommodation: $.2590.00 per person, based in 2 people

Flight tickets:

Cusco – Lima to be quoted on the day of enquiry (prices vary from US$150 to US$250 per person depending on the season)

PRICE INCLUDES:

• 12 nights of accommodation in twin/double rooms at recommended hotels with private bathroom with breakfast & local taxes.
• All pick-ups and transfers and tours as indicated in group service with English speaking guides.
• Meals indicated (B – Breakfast, L – Lunch, D – Dinner)
• Expedition Class Train tickets: Cusco – Machu Picchu – Cusco.
• All entrance fees.

PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:

• International air tickets to Peru and airport taxes (US$32 per person)
• Meals not indicated.
• Domestic flights
• Additional expenses such as telephone bills, laundry, etc.
• Personal Travel Insurance.