Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Lima
Lima- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Andesmar)
Optional Activities
- Explore Lima's beaches
- Visit museums in Lima
- Dine at seafood restaurants
- Experience Lima's nightlife
- Day 2
Lima to Cusco
Lima to Cusco- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Casa Andina Catedral)
Included Activities
- Cusco historic center exploration - Spanish buildings, native ruins, temples, and Inca structures
- Temple of the Sun visit
- Plaza de Armas visit
- San Pedro market visit
- Papa Museo visit
- Kenko ruins visit - underground galleries and semicircular amphitheater
- Tambomachay complex visit - water springs and channels
- Puca Pucara fortress visit
- Sacsayhuaman Fortress visit
Landmarks Temple of the Sun Plaza de Armas San Pedro Market Kenko Tambomachay Puca Pucara Sacsayhuaman Fortress - Day 3
Sacred Valley
Sacred Valley- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Pakaritampu)
Included Activities
- Pisac Market visit - locally produced handicrafts
- Ollantaytambo town exploration
Optional Activities
- Coffee or meals at local cafes and restaurants in Ollantaytambo
Landmarks Pisac Market Ollantaytambo - Day 4
Cusco to Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu
Cusco to Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Casa Andina Catedral)
Included Activities
- Machu Picchu private tour and entrance
Landmarks Machu Picchu Aguas Calientes - Day 5
Cusco to Puno
Cusco to Puno- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Buffet lunch at La Pascana restaurant - broad variety of national and regional food including appetizers, fresh vegetables, garnishes, desserts, and hot beverages (Mate de Coca, coffee, tea))
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Casa Andina Standard Puno)
Included Activities
- Andahuaylillas Church visit - 17th century, Sistine Chapel of America with murals, gold leaf ornaments, and Cusqueña art school paintings
- Temple of Wiracocha (Raqchi Archaeological Site) visit - stone and sun-dried brick structures with barns (Colcas)
- La Raya Pass stop - panoramic views at 4,335 meters elevation with Chimboya Glacier views
- Lithic Museum of Pukará visit - pottery and sculptures from Pukará culture
Landmarks Andahuaylillas Church Temple of Wiracocha (Raqchi) La Raya Pass Chimboya Glacier Lithic Museum of Pukará - Day 6
Puno - Uros and Taquile Islands
Puno - Uros and Taquile Islands- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Casa Andina Standard Puno)
Included Activities
- Uros floating islands visit with cultural performance
- Taquile Island visit with cultural experience and textile demonstrations
Optional Activities
- Quinoa soup and fried lake fish lunch
Landmarks Uros Islands Taquile Island - Day 7
Puno to Lima
Puno to Lima- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Andesmar)
Included Activities
- Huaca Pucllana panoramic tour - administrative center with pyramids, plazas, courtyards, and mud-based structures
- Central Reserve Bank Museum (BCR) visit - Peruvian art from pre-Columbian times to 21st century
- Plaza de Armas (Plaza Mayor) visit - UNESCO World Heritage Site with Cathedral, Government Palace, and Municipal Palace
- Monastery of San Francisco visit with catacombs
- Park of Love visit
Optional Activities
- Plaza Grau viewing
- Palace of Justice viewing
- Plaza de San Martin viewing
Landmarks Huaca Pucllana Central Reserve Bank Museum (BCR) Plaza de Armas Cathedral of Lima Government Palace Municipal Palace Monastery of San Francisco Park of Love Plaza Grau Plaza de San Martin - Day 8
Lima to Ica - Huacachina Oasis
Lima to Ica - Huacachina Oasis- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hosteria Suiza)
Optional Activities
- Sandboarding in the desert
- Dune buggy rides in the desert
- Sunset viewing from the top of the dunes
Landmarks Huacachina Oasis - Day 9
Nazca Lines Flight
Nazca Lines Flight- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Casa Andina Select Paracas)
Included Activities
- Nazca Lines flight - approximately 1 hour flight over geometric figures and animal and plant designs
Landmarks Nazca Lines - Day 10
Paracas - Ballestas Islands to Lima
Paracas - Ballestas Islands to Lima- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Andesmar)
Included Activities
- Ballestas Islands boat tour - sea lions, Humboldt penguins, flamingos, and bird watching
- Tres Cruces cactus viewing
- Beach time at Martin and Talpo beaches
Landmarks Ballestas Islands Martin Beach Talpo Beach - Day 11
Lima
Lima- Meals
- Breakfast
