| Day 1 Arrival in Lima – City Tour, Visit to the Colonial and Contemporary Zones |
Upon arrival, our collaborators will hold a reception and will transfer you to the hotel. A documentation kit, detailed program explanation plus luggage and hotel registration assistance is offered. In the afternoon, we will take a city tour to the most ranked places of Lima, "The City of the Kings" including the most important architectonic samples of the city, such as the Main Square or Pizarro's Square, where you can find de Government Palace, the City Hall, the Cathedral and the Archbishop's Palace. Later, we continue with a visit to the San Francisco Convent, an architectonic jewel from the 16th century. On our way to the modern zone of the city, we will cross along the exclusive district of San Isidro, new financial heart of the city, to take a look at the Huaca Huallamarca. Finally, we conclude our circuit in Miraflores, where we will visit the Parque del Amor (Love Park), an excellent spot to enjoy a great view of the Pacific Ocean. Back to the hotel, or if you want, we can drop you off at Larcomar's entertaining center, where you can enjoy a dynamic environment with a beautiful view of the sea and excellent places to have fun, such as coffee shops, restaurants, souvenir and craftmanship stores, jeweler's stores, etc. Lodging in Lima.
Meals included.
| Day 2 Visit to the City, Sacsayhuamán and Nearby ruins |
At the right time, transfer to the airport to take the flight to Cusco. At your arrival in Cusco, there is a reception from our collaborators and transfer to the hotel. The rest of the morning is free to rest and adapt yourself to the highland. On the afternoon, we visit the Imperial City, living example of the mixture of the Andean and Spanish culture. We start our trip visiting the Santo Domingo Convent, built over the Koricancha, and ancient Inca Palace and main worship center of the Sun God. Later, we will stop in the Main Square, where you can find the Cathedral and the beautiful Iglesia de la Compaņia (Church of the Company). Going on with the trip, we will go up to the Sacsayhuaman Fortress, imposing sample of military inca architecture which domains the city. Finally, we will take a look at the archeological centers of Qenko, Puca-Pucara and Tambomachay, located on the north east of the city. As a suggestion to the lovers of mysticism and esoterism, the Sacsayhuaman Complex is an excellent spot to make meditation sessions. Lodging in Cusco.
Meals included: breakfast.
| Day 3 Sacred Valley of the Incas – Pisac Market and Ollantaytambo |
Excursion to the Sacred Valley of the Incas, where you can visit the colorful Pisac Market and appreciate a mixture of color, tradition and people. Located at 31km from Cusco, this town is in the entrance of a valley. We will continue with a tour to Ollantaytambo, with its very narrow streets which have not changed since the Inca's time. This is the oldest constantly occupied town in America. A buffet lunch will be served in a hacienda restaurant. Lodging in the Sacred Valley.
Meals included: breakfast and lunch.
| Day 4 Machu Picchu “The Lost City of the Incas” |
You will visit one of the most energetic centers in the world: Machu Picchu. The excursion will be by train and during the trip, we will have an amazing view of the landscape of the Sacred Valley of Urubamba. Upon arrival to Aguas Calientes, our collaborators will assist you to board the bus which will take you to the citadel. It will be an unforgettable experience, where a professional tour guide will transmit us the history around this mysterious and charming place. After the guided tour, you will have some free time to explore the zone on your own, relax and meditate. At the scheduled time, we will go down to the Aguas Calientes town. Buffet lunch is included. In the afternoon, you will board the train that will take you back to Cusco. Upon arrival, our collaborators will be waiting in the special station of Poroy, from where we will transfer you to the hotel. This will save you like 40 minutes so you can be more relaxed and will be able to enjoy the nice night life of Cusco. Lodging in Cusco.
Meals included: breakfast and lunch.
| Day 5 Optional Second Visit to Machu Picchu – Return to Cusco |
Free morning. Optionally, you can make a second visit to Machu Picchu and take the opportunity to know the most secret places, such as the Intipunku or Sun Gate. Those with a sense of adventure can enjoy an ascend full of adrenaline to the Huayna Picchu mountain or Young Mountain to visit the Temple of the Moon and enjoy a spectacular view of the city. In the afternoon, you will take a train back to Cusco. Upon arrival, our collaborators will be waiting in the special station of Poroy, from where we will take you back to the hotel. This will give you 40 minutes so you can rest and enjoy the excellent night life of Cusco. Lodging in Cusco.
Meals included: breakfast.
| Day 6 Departure to Puno – Andahuaylillas / Racchi / La Raya |
We will leave from the station to start our trip in a special bus to Puno, so you can enjoy the wonderful scenery of the South Valley of Cusco. We will visit the Andahuaylillas town where we will visit a precious church from the 17th century which has an amazing organ decorated with angels and cherubs. We will continue with a visit to the Ragchi ruins, known as the Temple of God Wiracocha. We will have lunch on the road. We will make a stop in La Raya, natural border between Cusco and Puno, from where we will get excellent photograph views. Arrival in Puno is in the afternoon, then we will transfer to the hotel. Lodging in Puno.
Meals included: breakfast and lunch.
| Day 7 Floating Islands of the Uros – Sillustani Mausoleum and Lake Umayo |
In the morning, we will make a trip to Lake Titicaca and our first visiting point will be the floating islands of the Uros, also called The Lake Town. These islands are built with totora and are used as home and trade centers for the natives, who use hand-made boats as their means of transportation. In the afternoon, we will visit Sillustani, an archaeological site located 34km north of Puno. It has the famous Chullpas, which are funerary towers with circle base, built in stone. They can reach 12m tall. Below these ruins there is Lake Umayo, which increases the beauty of this mystic and wonderful place.
Meals included: breakfast.
| Day 8 Crossing Lake Titicaca by Catamaran to La Paz–Vist to Island of the Sun |
Early in the morning, transfer by highway to the Copacabana Sanctuary to take the catamaran that will take you to the Isla del Sol (Island of the Sun), where the Inca Empire was born. In this legendary Island you can visit the garden, the stairs and the Inca fountain. Later, the itinerary includes a visit to the Cultural Complex Intiwata, the main touristic attraction in Bolivia, which includes the underground museum of Ekako and other attractions. This visit also considers the chance to sail in a huge typical totora boat, from where we will get a scenic view of the Inca Palace of Pikokaina. Later, we will take again the catamaran to go to Chua, where we will take the bus to our hotel. Lodging in La Paz.
Meals included: breakfast, snack and lunch.
Day 9 La Paz – City Tour and Visit to the Valley of the Moon |
In the morning we will visit La Paz city, declared by UNESCO as the Cultural Patrimony of Mankind. We will visit the Murillo Square, the Cathedral, the Government Palace and the National Parliament. The trip goes on through one of the residential zones, ending up with a visit to the Valley of the Moon, an amazing number of geological figures. Free afternoon to rest or do some other activity such as visiting the Tiahuanaco ruins, where you can see the temples and constructions of one of the most ancient cultures in America, such as the Puerta del Sol (Sun Gate). Lodging in La Paz.
Meals included: breakfast.
Day 10 International Departure |
At the scheduled time, transfer to the airport to take your international departure flight.
Meals included: breakfast.
