Tour Highlights
Lima – Paracas – Nasca – Cusco Puno
Detailed Day Wise Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival International
Arrival in Lima. Reception and transfer to hotel. Accommodation in Lima.
Day 02: Lima: City Tour , Colonial and contemporary HD
At the proper time we started our tour featuring Lima in its three historical periods:
PreHispanic, Colonial and Modern.
We present a panoramic view of "La Huaca Pucllana" visited the impressive Historical Center
of Lima: Its palaces, mansions, churches Monumental Complex of San Francisco and its
catacombs. and squares ending with a visit to the residential and financial district of San Isidro
and an unforgettable view of the Pacific Ocean in the Miraflores district. 3hrs. (Approx.)
Overnight in Lima.
Meals included: breakfast.
Day 03:Paracas Ballestas Island
Very early, transfer to the bus terminal to Paracas; Peninsula which has one of the largest
marine reserves of Peru, hosting more than 200 types of birds and a variety of aquatic
species. Later arrival and transfer to the pier to take the excursion to the picturesque Ballestas
Islands, paradisiacal location of LOBERIAS, where we can see a large variety of marine
wildlife including pelicans, earrings, cormorants place,. flamingos, sea lions, Humboldt
penguins, dolphins in their natural habitat many others, during the journey we can appreciate
from the sea the enigmatic CANDELABRO, giant geoglyphs that is stamped on the sand as a
beacon for sailors, north of the peninsula. Then we board the bus to the city of Nasca. Arrival
and accommodation at the hotel. Accommodation in Nasca.
Meals included: breakfast.
Day 04: Nasca Lines – City Tour Archeological
Transfer to the airport to fly over the mysterious Nazca Lines, located on a desert plateau
between the valleys of Ingenio and Nasca on this dark plain of over 500 square kilometers,
representing geometric figures. The Nazca Lines is Cultural Heritage, presented as gigantic
geoglyphs
plotted on the plains of the same name, which cover an area of 350 km. and can only be seen
from the air. Then we will make a tour of the city of Nasca, visiting Craftsman House,
aqueducts and ruins of walls loom Cantalloc, on time transfer to the bus terminal to return to
Lima. Reception and transfer to the hotel .Overnight in Lima.
Meals included: breakfast.
Day 05: Cusco – City Tour and Archeological Park
At the scheduled time, transfer to the airport to board your flight to the imperial city of Cusco.
Arrival and move to the hotel.
In the afternoon, visit the city of Cusco, declared World Heritage Site by Unesco and place of a
particular essence. Starting the tour of the city, visiting the Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral
undoubtedly one of the most remarkable colonial monuments of America and the Temple of
the Sun "QORICANCHA" complex dedicated to "Sun", main God of the Inca Empire, later
continue the journey out of town to visit the impressive fortress of Sacsayhuaman located 3
Km. from the city of Cusco, impressive stone fortress with an excellent architecture, the
Amphitheatre Q`ENQO, ceremonial and ritual center where sacrifices were made rituals at the
time of the Incas; strong or red watchtower PUCAPUCARA, a former dairy farm outpost of the
Incas and finally the archaeological complex of TAMBOMACHAY, where worship and
adoration to water was provided. Return to hotel. Overnight in Cusco.
Meals included: breakfast.
Day 06: Sacred Valley Of The Incas – Pisac Market and Ollantaytambo
We headed for the Sacred Valley, surrounded by the Urubamba River, whose route
populations are known, the colorful market of Pisac, where you can appreciate a blend of
color, tradition and local people exhibiting typical crafts products in silver runs , alpaca and
ceramics. Lunch at a local restaurant, to continue the tour to Ollantaytambo, the oldest
continuously occupied settlement in the Americas, its narrow streets and canals unchanged
since Inca times. In it, the Ollantaytambo Fortress, archaeological complex with terraces and
carved stone walls with a dazzling technique is observed. Overnight in Cusco.
Meals included: breakfast and lunch.
Day 07: Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu) FD
early transfer to the station, where they boarded the train moved us to the village of Machu
Picchu (Aguas Calientes), 112 km. City of Cuzco, which will take us through the Urubamba
Valley, along the Rio Wilka Mayu or Urubamba River, to the SANCTUARY OF
ARCHAEOLOGICAL MACHU PICCHU (wonder of the world) the visit will include the
Agricultural Sector (platforms), the Urban Sector (religious, military and residential buildings),
highlighting the Sun Temple, the Intiwatana, the Temple of the Three Windows and the Sacred
Rock. Afterwards you will have free time to take pictures and visit the place.
HOT WATER lunch. At the appointed time, the return train was addressed to the city of Cuzco.
Reception and transfer to hotel. . Overnight in Cusco.
Meals included: breakfast and lunch.
Day 08 : Puno : Andahuaylillas – Raqchi Sicuani
Transfer to the terminal to board the tourist bus to the city of Puno, founded on the shores of
Lake Titicaca. will visit the village of ANDAHUAYLILLAS During the tour, it is the biggest
attraction for visitors, because due to the quality of their artwork is considered the "Sistine
Chapel" of America. and then RAQCHI, archaeological site where the ruins of the Temple of
God Wiracocha. Arrival to SICUANI where we enjoy a delicious lunch buffet. Then we continue journey to LARAYA, the highest point of the route point where we can appreciate the snowy peaks of the
area. Later we continue to PUKARA. Arrival to the city of Puno at about 17.00 pm. Reception
and transfer to hotel. Overnight in Puno.
Meals included: breakfast and lunch .
Day 09: Lake Titicaca – Floating Island Of Uros and Taquile
Transfer to the port to start the journey by motor boat by the majestic Lake Titicaca due to the
floating islands of Uros, built in entirely with cattail (juncácea that grows in the lake), where we will enjoy a guided tour. Its inhabitants, who fled the Spanish and the Incas had to take refuge in the waters of the lake,still preserve social customs (agriculture, handicrafts, clothing) and ancestral cultural patterns).
Later we will go to Taquile Island, located 30 Km. from the city of Puno, high landscape and
environmental value. Arriving around noon, we will have the opportunity to observe the typical
fauna of the area and enjoy lunch. At the appointed time, return to the hotel. Overnight in
Puno.
Meals included: Typical breakfast and lunch.
Day 10: international Departure
In time transfer to airport to the city of Lima and realize our international flight connection.
