WONDERFUL PERU 15 DAYS/14 NIGHTS

FIRST DAY: Transfer from the airport to the hotel in Lima. Welcome and rest.

SECOND DAY: LIMA CITY TOUR COLONIAL LIMA

BOARDING  10-minute grace period (7:30 a.m. to 8:40 a.m.) Hotels in Miraflores– Downtown Lima.

TOUR  9:00 am Start of our tour. We will head towards the Historic Center of Lima, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1991. We will see its viceregal buildings, such as its mansions and balconies, the Plaza San Martín until we reach the heart of the city and appreciate the Plaza Mayor of Lima, where we will stop to admire its most emblematic buildings, such as the Cathedral of Lima, the Archbishop’s Palace, the Casa del Oidor, the Government Palace, the Municipal Palace, and our symbol of Lima par excellence: the Pileta or Ornamental Fountain, dating from 1651.Visit to the Convent of San Francisco, where we will enter its famous underground crypts, also known as the “Catacombs.”

INCLUDES

• Tourist transportation
• Entrance to the church and catacombs of San Francisco de Asís.
• Certified tour guide.

THIRD DAY: FULL DAY PARACAS- ICA

• Transfer from the hotel at 4:20 a.m. to the point where you will board the bus for the tour.
• 5:00 a.m. Departure from Lima to the city of Ica in the province of Pisco-Paracas.
• 9:30 a.m. Arrival in Paracas. Sea tour in modern speedboats. We will observe “El Candelabro.” On the Ballestas Islands, we will witness wonderful marine fauna, including sea lions, Humboldt penguins, and guano birds. Free time for shopping for handicrafts.
• 11:30 a.m. Return trip to the city of Ica for lunch.

• 12:40 p.m. We will then visit the “El Catador” or “NIETTO” vineyard, where you can learn about the preparation of delicious wine and pisco thanks to the large vineyards. We will witness the different flavors and colors obtained from this product. (Wine tasting).
• 3:00 p.m. We will head to HUACACHINA in the middle of the DUNES, considered one of the best places in the world for SANDBOARDING (boards), and enjoy the adrenaline rush of TUBULARES (sand dunes) in the desert.

5:30 p.m. We will transfer to the tourist bus terminal (CRUZ DEL SUR) where we will board the bus to Arequipa. (11-hour trip)

Includes:

• Tourist transportation
• Tour guide
• Entrance to the Ballestas Islands and Huacachina
• Sports in the dunes of Huacachina such as sandboarding and tubing.

FOURTH DAY: AREQUIPA

• 06:30 Arrival at the Arequipa bus terminal (according to schedule) and transfer to the hotel.
• 2:00 p.m. Check-in at the hotel. Panoramic bus tour to see the countryside of Arequipa, starting at the plaza and viewpoint of Yanahuara, the viewpoint of Carmen Alto, where we will see the Chilina Valley. We will continue to the mansion of the founder, the statue of the fighting bull, and end at the Sabandía mill. Overnight at the hotel.

Includes

• Tourist transportation
• Tour guide
• Entrance fees to all tourist sites on the tour.

FIFTH DAY: THE SILLAR ROUTE

8:45 a.m. We begin with the sillar quarries and Santa Catalina Monastery, an enigmatic place that surprises not only for its colorful colonial architecture but also for the secrets that, for several centuries, have been hidden behind its walls. We continue to the Arequipa Cathedral, where we will visit its historic museum and climb the bell tower. SILLAR DE AÑASHUAYCO, where we will see the work of the stonecutters and enjoy the mega carvings, coats of arms, hearts, chairs, a variety of animals, nativity scenes, and more.

Includes:

• Tourist transportation.
• Tourist guide.

SIXTH DAY: COLCA CANYON: Departure for Arequipa SALINAS NATIONAL RESERVE AND AGUADA BLANCA. – where we will stop in the village of PAMPA CAÑAHUAS (Pampa Blanca lagoon) to observe vicuñas. We will stop at TOJRAPAMPA, where we will see llamas and alpacas in the wetlands that are their natural habitat. Stop at PATA PAMPA where we can acclimatize and drink coca tea, muña or Inca tea. We will arrive at the MIRADOR DE LOS ANDES (Patapampa 4950 m.a.s.l.) where we will observe the Andes Mountains and different volcanoes such as HUALCA HUALCA, SABANCAYA, AMPATO, UBINAS, MISMI, among others. Buffet lunch. Free time in the plaza and visit to the CALERA MAIL THERMAL BATHS. Transfer to the terminal where you will take the tourist bus (CRUZ DEL SUR) to Cusco. (10-hour trip)

Includes:

• Tourist transportation
• Tourist guide
• Entrance fees
• Buffet lunch

SEVENTH DAY: ARRIVAL IN CUSCO AND CITY TOUR.

6:30 a.m. Arrival in Cusco. Upon arrival in Cusco, we will take the morning to rest and in the afternoon we will take a city tour of Cusco, Sacsayhuamán, PucaPucara, Qenqo, and Tambomachay.

On the first day of your arrival, we recommend taking a city tour, which our agency organizes every day. You will be picked up from your hotel at 2:00 p.m. You will have a guided tour of the city center of Cusco, visiting the surrounding areas to see the archaeological parks of Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, PucaPucara, and Tambomachay, returning to the city between 6:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

The BTG (general tourist ticket) is mandatory to enter the archaeological complexes. It is also mandatory to bring these entrance tickets for all visits with us, along with your ID.

2.- Sacsayhuamán.

The impressive fortress of Sacsayhuamán is strategically built on a mountain from where you can see all of Cusco. It is famous for its enormous carved stones, some of which are 9 meters or 30 feet high and weigh over 100 tons.

3.- Qenqo

Located four kilometers northeast of the city of Cusco, it features the archaeological sites of Qenqo Grande and Qenqo Chico. Etymologically, it means labyrinth or zigzag. It served a purely religious function, with a semicircular amphitheater on the outside with trapezoidal niches and a monolith that resembles a puma, measuring approximately six meters.

4.- Pukapukara

Puca Pukara means “red fortress” because the limestone rocks used to build it have acquired the reddish color of the soil, which is very rich in iron. It is believed that it served to protect Tambomachay, an important palace in the Inca Empire. However, due to its architectural layout and the existence of fountains, aqueducts, and multiple enclosures, it was also a “tambo,” or collective lodge that offered lodging and food to travelers, as well as to the entourage that accompanied the Inca on his retreat to Tambomachay.

5.- Tambomachay

Tambomachay is located about 8 km north of Cusco and very close to the archaeological site of Pukapukara, which was used for water worship. This place is also called the Baths of the Inca. It consists of a series of aqueducts, canals, and several waterfalls that run through the rocks. The surprising thing about this is that, from one main waterfall, the Incas created two secondary waterfalls, which are exactly the same. In other words, if you place two empty bottles, one in each waterfall, both will fill up at the same time.

The service includes:

• Transportation by tourist bus for the entire tour.
• Professional guide.
• Tourist ticket

EIGHTH DAY: MACHUPICCHU 2 D/1N BY CAR

CUSCO – HIDROELÉCTRICA – AGUAS CALIENTES

Early in the morning, pick-up is at 7:00 am from your hotel. The tour will begin with a pleasant and picturesque drive to the town of Ollantaytambo, where we will have the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful landscapes of the area. We will take a short 30-minute break (breakfast optional). Then we will continue from the town of Ollantaytambo to the highest part of this road called “Abra Málaga,” which is at an altitude of 4,316 meters. After a brief stop to take photos of the impressive snow-capped mountain next to the road, we will begin the descent into the thick jungle, passing through different microclimates that combine paradisiacal landscapes of majestic snow-capped peaks with the entrance to the tropical jungle. We will continue our route along a paved road in perfect condition, passing through the village of Alfamayo to Santa María, located at an altitude of 1,575 meters above sea level, arriving in Santa Teresa, where a delicious lunch will be waiting for us. Later, around 3:45 p.m., we will continue to the train station at the hydroelectric plant. From here, we will begin the hike, which takes approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes, until we reach the town of Aguas Calientes, where we will check into the designated hostels and hotels. If we still have time, we can go for a relaxing bath in the town’s healing thermal waters. At 8 pm, however, it will be time to enjoy a delicious dinner with the guide. At that time, he will have the opportunity to review the itinerary for the next day and answer all your questions.

DAY NINE: SUNRISE AT MACHU PICCHU:

Departure and breakfast at 4:00 a.m. We will then continue our early ascent to the citadel of Machu Picchu, which is a 1.5-hour hike (approx.) or you will have the option of going to the citadel by bus.

The guided tour of the Machu Picchu Citadel will begin at 6:00 a.m. and will last approximately 2 hours. Afterwards, you will have free time to visit places of interest until approximately 11:30 a.m., which is the recommended time to descend from the citadel to the town of Aguas Calientes (ruins bridge) and return to the hydroelectric plant where the bus will be waiting to take us to Cusco, where we will arrive at approximately 9:30 p.m., returning by the same route that brought us to this place.

WHAT IS INCLUDED?

• Tourist transportation service Cusco-Hydroelectric Plant-Cusco
• 01 night in a basic hostel (continental breakfast, private bathroom, 24-hour hot water, free luggage storage)
• 01 lunch (day 01) and 1 dinner (day 1)
• Entrance to the citadel of Machu Picchu.
• Bus ride up to the citadel of Machu Picchu.
• Professional bilingual guide (Spanish-English)

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED?

• Lunch on the second day in Aguas Calientes.
• Entrance to the hot springs.
• Bus ride down to the town of Aguas Calientes.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

• Mosquito repellent, sunscreen.
• Hat and long-sleeved shirts.
• Swimsuit, shorts, towel, and sandals if you wish to visit the hot springs.
• Flashlight, in case you decide to climb Machu Picchu at dawn, and a rain poncho.
• Water bottle.
• Camera, etc.

Machu Picchu Full Day

MACHU PICCHU (FULL DAY)

DAY 1.-Very early in the morning, we will pick you up from your hotel and head to the town of Poroy or Ollantaytambo by tourist transport, arriving at the train station to board and make a trip to the town of Aguas Calientes. During the trip, we will be able to observe the impressive beauty of nature. We will board the bus that will take us on a 30-minute ride to the Machu Picchu sanctuary, where we will have a guided tour of this magnificent example of architectural and hydraulic perfection for approximately 2 hours. The group consists of a maximum of 10 tourists. The excursion includes a guided tour of the citadel, visiting the Main Square, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Solar Clock, the royal quarters, the Temple of the Three Windows, and the cemeteries, among other sites.

Free time to stroll around the citadel. We will then descend to the town of Aguas Calientes by bus, where we can enjoy the hot springs if we wish. In the afternoon, we will board our train to return to the town of Ollantaytambo. We will then board the agency’s transportation to return from Ollantaytambo to the city of Cusco.

INCLUDES:

• Bus transportation up and down “Aguas Calientes” – Machu Picchu.
• Professional guide service
• Round-trip expedition tourist train
• Transfers Cusco/Ollantaytambo/Cusco Agency bus.
• Entrance to Machu Picchu.
• Bus up and down (Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu)

DAY TEN: SACRED VALLEY

This tour begins at approximately 8:00 a.m. and ends at 7:00 p.m. We will pick you up at your hotel for a guided tour of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, on the Vilcanota River, where we will visit the Inca citadel of PISAQ and the town of Pisaq. Then we head to the city of Urubamba, traveling along the banks of the Vilcanota River for a buffet lunch. After lunch, we will visit Ollantaytambo and finally Chinchero, returning to Cusco between 6:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Pisac Archaeological Complex

The archaeological complex of Pisac is located on top of a mountain overlooking much of the Sacred Valley. This wonderful place is made up of groups of terraces and architectural structures scattered on the slopes and at the top of the mountain. Pisac is one of the most beautiful monumental centers in the valley, combining the landscape with the impeccable finish of its buildings.

Ollantaytambo

In the afternoon, we will visit the citadel of Ollantaytambo, built to guard the entrance to this part of the valley and protect it from possible invasions by jungle dwellers. We will have the opportunity to explore the entire archaeological park of Ollantaytambo, which was a military, religious, and cultural center during the Inca Empire.

Chinchero

This is the last place we will visit before returning to Cusco, where we will visit the archaeological park of the same name and see an exhibition of Inca looms with the women of the community.

The one-day tour to the Sacred Valley of the Incas includes:

• Tourist transportation for the entire tour.
• Professional guide.
• Buffet lunch at a tourist restaurant in Urubamba.

DAY ELEVEN: MOUNTAIN OF 7 COLORS

• The tour begins at 5:00 a.m. We make a brief stop in the small town of Cusipata for breakfast, then continue for about 2 hours to the mountain, where we will have a 40-minute walk.
• We will visit the site, take photos, and return for a buffet lunch in the area. We will then return to Cusco.
• INCLUDES:
• Tourist transportation
• Professional guide
• Buffet lunch

DAY TWELVE: MORAY AND MARAS SALT MINES

We will depart at 8:45 a.m. for our first stop.

First, we will stop at the textile center in Chinchero, where we will learn how textiles were made in the Inca era. It is an extensive process, and we will be impressed by the natural colors they use, which are derived from plants typical of the area.

We will depart at 9:30 a.m. for Moray, where we will see an ancient Inca amphitheater-shaped terraced system. There, the Incas domesticated various agricultural products from different geographical areas. Its beauty made it an important tourist attraction. We leave at 11:00 a.m. Then we head to the salt mines of Maras. The salt mines of Maras have more than 3,000 natural salt wells.

The Incas traded salt from Maras for hundreds of years. The beauty of the landscape also made it one of the most popular attractions in Cusco.

Return at 3:00 p.m.

Includes:

• Tourist transportation.
• Tourist guide.
• Entrance fees to the Maras salt flats.

DAY THIRTEEN: HUMANTAY LAGOON

• 5:00 a.m.: Our guide will pick you up at your hotel, and we will depart in a tourist vehicle from the city of Cusco.
• 7:00 a.m.: We will arrive at the town of Mollepata at 2,803 meters above sea level, where a buffet breakfast will be served at a local restaurant. We will then continue along a paved road to the start of the hike.
• 10:00 a.m.: Arrival at Soraypampa at 3,500 meters above sea level, where you can see the imposing Salkantay snow-capped mountain at 6,271 meters above sea level and the Humantay snow-capped mountain at 5,473 meters above sea level. Soraypampa is where the hike begins.
• 12:00 p.m.: Arrival at the beautiful turquoise-colored Humantay Lake. Explore this wonderful place at the foot of the snow-capped Humantay mountain.

1:00 p.m. Return to Soraypampa and then to Mollepata, where a buffet lunch is included.

• 2:30 p.m.: Return to the city of Cusco.
• 6:00 p.m.: Arrival at your hotel in the city of Cusco.

INCLUDES:

• Buffet breakfast, buffet lunch, tourist transportation, guide, entrance fees, hotel.
• Return to Cusco

DAY FOURTEEN:SOUTH VALLEY TOUR

We will pick you up from your hotel at 8:45 a.m. to begin our tour of the southern route, which ends at 3:00 p.m. We will start the tour with a visit to Tipón, which is a system of hydraulic terraces that were very important during the Inca period. Then we visit the Piquillaqta route, a pre-Inca construction whose main feature is its impressive urban planning for its time. The Church of Andahuaylillas, considered the Sistine Chapel of America, is one of the oldest churches in Peru, with paintings from the Cusco school of the 16th and 17th centuries inside.

INCLUDES:

• Tourist transportation
• Tour guide
• Entrance fee to the Andahuaylillas church.

DAY FIFTEEN: TRANSFER TO THE AIRPORT. Transfer to the airport and end of services.