Essential Peru: Pacific coast & Sacred Andes

Welcome to Lima, assistance upon arrival at Lima's "Jorge Chavez" International Airport and transfer to your selected hotel located in the district of Miraflores, an hour's drive from the airport. This afternoon you will be able to visit the most traditional residential areas of Lima, the Larcomar and see the great view of the sea.

Very early, approximately at 4:30 am we will pass by your hotel to board the bus to the south of Peru and head to Paracas, on the way we will make strategic stops where you will also have time to enjoy a delicious breakfast. Approximately at 8:30 am we will arrive at Paracas Bay where we will start our trip to the Ballestas Islands by boat. On the way we will appreciate the Candelabro, which is a gigantic geoglyph very similar to the Nazca lines, in addition to appreciating the marine diversity such as sea lions, pelicans, penguins and a variety of birds.

In the afternoon we will visit the wineries where we will have time for lunch choosing from the diversity of dishes offered by the Peruvian gastronomy. After lunch we will take a tour and learn about the process of making pisco and wine, Peru's flagship drink, as well as the tasting of each product interacting with a toast.

Then we will go to Ica, we will visit the famous "Huacachina" a beautiful oasis in the middle of the desert surrounded by dunes and palm trees, we will enjoy its tranquility and natural beauty where we can take the best pictures. We will also enjoy a great adventure on sand carts and the practice of sandboarding. At the end of the tour we will go to our transportation to return to the city of Lima arriving at approximately 22:00 pm.

At an appropriate time transfer to Jorge Chaves International Airport to board your departure flight to the city of Cusco.

Welcome to Cusco and private transfer from the airport to your hotel in Cusco. In the afternoon you can take the opportunity to visit the magnificent city of Cusco, surrounded by Inca constructions that hide the most important treasures of the Inca culture, you can enjoy its culture and customs.

We will pick you up from your hotel at approximately 4:30 am, to board our vehicle and drive for 2 hours to the town of Mollepata, where we will enjoy our breakfast, then we will drive for 1 hour to reach the community of Soraypampa. To immediately recharge our batteries and start our 2km guided hike to the Humantay Lagoon for approximately 1:30 minutes, on the way we will have stunning views of the Humantay Lagoon and amazing viewpoints appreciating all the beauty of the place that will allow us to take stunning photographs for the memory (people who do not want to walk can rent a horse at the entrance control).

After staying in the Humantay Lagoon contemplating the landscape and nature, we will return to the starting point where we will have lunch and then board the van back to Cusco city, arriving approximately at 18:00 pm, near the main square of Cusco.

Full day excursion. We will pick you up at 8:00 am from your hotel to head to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. We will start visiting the archaeological center of Pisac at 45 minutes that will give you an idea of the advanced knowledge that the Incas achieved in architecture, from one of its many natural viewpoints, we will observe the impressive landscapes and natural snowy Sacred Valley, we will have the opportunity to appreciate its famous and picturesque craft market and its various forms of trade.

At noon, through the banks of the Vilcanota River, we will continue our journey to Urubamba to enjoy a delicious novo-Andean buffet lunch of exquisite Peruvian cuisine.

In the afternoon we will visit the fortress of Ollantaytambo which was a strategic military center. It is in Ollantaytambo that we will board the train to Aguas Calientes to visit Machu Picchu the following day.

Very early we will go to the bus station, to ascend to 400 m high for 30 minutes, finally we arrive to the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu and enjoy the sunrise, the view is breathtaking, we will enjoy the guided tour for approximately 02 hours for you to know better the history and architecture of the Inca City of Machu Picchu. You will be amazed with the Inca constructions and temples, as well as the natural environment that surrounds it.

After the tour you will have free time to continue exploring and take pictures to remember your visit. In the afternoon we will take the bus back to Aguas Calientes where you will have time to have lunch, rest and visit the town of Aguas Calientes.  At the appointed time we will board the train back to Ollantaytambo where a staff will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel in Cusco.

Very early, at approximately 4:30 am we will pick you up from the hotel to go to the town of Cusipata - Paucarpata, (3310 masl.) a journey of 2 hours south east of the city of Cusco, located on the road to the snowy Ausangate where we can enjoy a delicious breakfast, then continue our journey for 1 hour to reach the checkpoint and start the hike, (people who do not want to walk can rent a horse at the entrance control).

We will start our walk for 1 hour and 30 minutes up the mountain until we reach the top, we will walk along a path that will gradually change the panorama between mountains of intense colors and small streams of icy water, we will arrive at the top of the wonderful rainbow mountain (Vinicunca), our guide will begin with the explanation to learn more about the origin, orography, ecosystem and color of the mountain of colors.

Finally, you will have time to take pictures, contemplate the fascinating landscape and observe the typical flora and fauna of the Andes, among which highlights the presence of Llamas and Alpacas. At the appropriate time we return to the starting point where we will enjoy lunch and then board the bus back to Cusco, arriving at approximately 18:00 hrs.

Breakfast at the hotel and take the opportunity to walk the main streets, visit the churches and museums that surround the historic center of Cusco, and taste the famous Peruvian cuisine. At an appropriate time, transfer to the Alejandro Velasco International Airport in Cusco to board your departure flight to Lima.

We have several options to suit your budget. The price of your package will depend on whether you come in a group or want a private tour (minimum 2 people). Also, it will depend on the type of train and guide you select. The price we will offer you will be PER PERSON.

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