Magical Peru: Lima, Ica, Machu Picchu & Lake Titicaca

On this day, we will welcome you at Jorge Chávez International Airport in Lima and then transfer you to your hotel located in the Miraflores district, an hour's drive from the airport. This afternoon, you can take the opportunity to visit the most traditional residential areas of Lima, Larcomar, and see the magnificent view of the sea.

Very early, at approximately 4:30 am, we will pick you up at your hotel to board the bus bound for southern Peru and head to Paracas. Along the way, we will make strategic stops where you will also have time to enjoy a delicious breakfast. At approximately 8:30 am, we will arrive at Paracas Bay, where we will begin our tour of the Ballestas Islands by boat. On the way, you will be able to see the Candelabra, a gigantic geoglyph very similar to the Nazca lines, as well as appreciate the marine diversity, including 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 Peruvian cuisine. After lunch, we will take a tour and learn about the process of making pisco and wine, Peru's flagship drinks. We will also taste each product and interact with a toast. Then we will head to Ica, where 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 tranquillity and natural beauty, where we can take the best photographs. We will also enjoy a great adventure on sand buggies and sandboarding.

At the end of the tour, we will head to our transport to return to the city of Lima, arriving at approximately 10:00 pm.

At the appropriate time, transfer to Jorge Chávez International Airport to board your flight to the city of Cusco.

We will welcome you at the airport and offer you a private transfer to your hotel in Cusco. In the afternoon, you will be able to explore the magnificent city of Cusco, surrounded by Inca buildings that house the most important treasures of their culture. Enjoy the cultural richness and local traditions.

Full-day excursion. We will pick you up at 8:00 am from your hotel and head towards the Sacred Valley of the Incas. We will start by visiting the archaeological centre of Pisac, located an hour from Cusco, which will give you an idea of the advanced knowledge achieved by the Incas in architecture. From one of its many natural viewpoints, we will observe the impressive landscapes and snow-capped mountains of the Sacred Valley. We will have the opportunity to appreciate its famous and picturesque artisan market and its different forms of trade.

At midday, along the banks of the Vilcanota River, we will continue our journey to Urubamba to enjoy a delicious Novo Andino buffet lunch featuring exquisite Peruvian cuisine.

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

Very early in the morning, we will head to the bus station to ascend 400 metres in altitude over the course of 30 minutes. Finally, we will arrive at the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu and enjoy the sunrise; the view is breathtaking. We will enjoy a guided tour for approximately 2 hours so that you can learn more about the history and architecture of the Inca city of Machu Picchu. You will be amazed by the Inca buildings and temples, as well as the natural environment that surrounds them. After the tour, you will have free time to continue exploring and take photos 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 explore the town of Aguas Calientes. At the appointed time, we will board the train back to Ollantaytambo, where staff will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel in Cusco.

Important: Schedules may vary based on train departures and the train service you choose.

Today we will travel to the city of Puno. We will enjoy bus service with stops at places of tourist interest. We will visit the picturesque village of Andahuaylillas, including the Temple of San Pedro de Andahuaylillas, known as the Sistine Chapel of America for its rich collection of colonial art and murals covering walls, baseboards, ceilings, and facades.

Then, we will enjoy a buffet lunch in a quiet and peaceful country setting, where we will delight in the regional cuisine. Afterwards, we will visit Raqchi, where we will see the spectacular Inca sanctuary built by the Inca Pachacútec and dedicated to the great Inca god Wiracocha. This site has a large central wall with a stone base and other adobe walls. Around the temple are several ancient buildings used as houses or warehouses.

In the afternoon, at approximately 5:30 p.m., we will arrive in the city of Puno, where we will transfer you to your hotel.

Early in the morning, we will set off on an unforgettable boat trip on Lake Titicaca to visit the Floating Islands of the Uros, ancient pre-Inca inhabitants of the lake, known as the Water Tribe. The native Andean people build their own islands by periodically adding new layers of totora (Scirpus totora), a plant fiber from the papyrus family. They also use this material to build their homes and boats.

We will continue our excursion to Taquile Island, where we will observe the Quechua natives, who have developed, from generation to generation, a magnificent weaving technique and a united and efficient social system. After lunch at a local inn in Taquile, we will walk through its hills and archaeological sites. In the afternoon, we will return to Puno.

Have breakfast at the hotel and take the opportunity to explore the main streets and visit churches and museums around the city of Puno; you can also sample the famous Peruvian cuisine. At the appropriate time, transfer to Juliaca's Inca Manco Cápac International Airport to board your 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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