Highlights of Peru

Ancient Peru is one of the oldest civilizations in the Americas, and also the seat for the most powerful ancient empire in the southern continent.  The biggest draw is Machu Picchu, which can be visited in many different ways. Hike the Inca Trail for 1 night; 3 nights; or a full week or do what majority of the visitors like to do—take the scenic train and combine it with a bus ride to the citadel. The overall experience is breathtaking and remains with you for a long time.  Peru has also grown into a gastronomic destination, attracting serious foodies to its capital city, Lima. The Peruvian Amazon offers an immersive experience by taking you deeper into the forest, with a stay in a lodge, and certified naturalists for your personal guides.

DAY 01: LIMA

Upon arrival in Lima, private transfer to your hotel.
HALF DAY PRIVATE CITY TOUR OF LIMA 
The tour begins with a drive to historic downtown Lima, also known as “the City of the Kings” and a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. Stops include the Main Square of Lima, upon which sits the Government Palace, the Cathedral, the Archbishop’s Palace, and the City Hall; next on the itinerary is a visit to the Santo Domingo Convent. Once finished there, it’s off to the modern district of San Isidro, where you will appreciate Huaca Huallamarca, a pre Incan pyramid made out of adobe, and then to another famous district, Miraflores, with a stop at the “Parque del Amor” (love park) and its incredible view of the Pacific Ocean.

Overnight at a hotel in Lima.

DAY 02: LIMA TO PARACAS

Private transfer to your hotel in Paracas.
Overnight at a hotel in Paracas.

Meals included: BA

DAY 03: NAZCA LINES

Buffet breakfast. AM OVERFLIGHT THE NAZCA LINES (FROM PISCO) You will be transferred to the local airport for your flight over the incredible Nazca Lines, drawn on the pampas of the same name. You will see several figures of stylized plants and animals drawn in an enormous labyrinth of straight lines, trapezoids, triangles, and spirals scattered about the desert floor that has remained preserved for about 2000 years. Note: Remember to bring your original passport as only document required in the Nazca airport. The flight is subject to weather conditions in the area. Groups of passengers may be divided into different flights considering the maximum weight allowed on the plane as provided by law. Overnight at your hotel in Paracas Meals included: B

DAY 04: BALLESTAS ISLANDS

Buffet breakfast.
HALF DAY BALLESTAS ISLANDS GROUP TOUR
Starting from the Paracas Hotel pier in the Pisco area, this 2 hour boat ride will lead you to visit the Ballestas Islands situated off the coast of the Paracas Reserve, Peru’s largest coastal wildlife sanctuary. These two beautiful islands are home to thousands of resident migratory sea birds. These include pelicans, boobies, cormorants, and gulls among others who share their habitat with colonies of sea lions. On the way you will also see one of the mysteriously drawing etched on the desert face, the Candlestick. After touring, private transfer to your hotel in Lima.
Overnight at your hotel in Lima.

Meals included: B

DAY 05: CUSCO

At the scheduled time, private transfer to the airport to board flight to Cusco.
Upon arrival in Cusco, private transfer to your hotel in Sacred Valley. [About 1 1/2hours pretty drive]

Overnight at your hotel in Valley.

Meals included: B, D

DAY 06: SACRED VALLEY

Buffet breakfast.
FULL DAY PRIVATE TOUR  AWANAKANCHA+ PISAC MARKET + OLLANTAYTAMBO 
You start off early this morning and travel to the town of Pisac, on the way you will visit Awanakancha, a store where you will find Peruvian Handicrafts and a variety of fauna; after this you will visit Pisac Market, which is quite captivating. After completing this leg of the journey, you will be taken to Ollantaytambo, an Incan military, religious, and agricultural center located at the top of a mountain. From the perspective of the archaeological site, you will look down upon the town of the same name and see it’s incredibly narrow streets and canals that have not changed since the Incas constructed them.
Overnight at your hotel in Sacred Valley.

Meals included: B, L, D

DAY 07: MORAS & MORAY

Buffet breakfast.
HALF DAY PRIVATE TOUR TO MARAS & MORAY 
Moray is an interesting archaeological site, northwest of the city of Cusco, in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. You will visit its enormous circular and semicircular agricultural terraces that were developed from natural cavities in the limestone of the hill; the Incas used them as a botanical laboratory. Not far away are the Maras salt pans, where the finest salt in the world (which enjoys a denomination of origin) is extracted: Maras salt. The area looks like a patchwork of terraces and ponds that photographers just love to take astounding pictures of.
Overnight at your hotel in Sacred Valley.

Meals included: B

DAY 08: MACHU PICCHU

Buffet breakfast.
Early morning, private transfer to the train station.
FULL DAY MACHU PICCHU – VISTADOME WITH A LOCAL GUIDE
Awaiting you today is by far and away one of the high points in world tourism: Machu Picchu. Your adventure starts on a train ride to the city of Aguas Calientes, where you will disembark and then board a bus that drives you to the actual Machu Picchu archaeological site, where you will meet your guide and have an experience you will never forget. You will discover this New 7 wonders of the World and UNESCO World Cultural Heritage sit. At the agreed upon hour, you will descend to Aguas Calientes for lunch at a local restaurant and, later on, your hotel.

Overnight at your hotel in Aguas Calientes.

Meals included: B, L, D

DAY 09: MACHU PICCHU

Buffet breakfast.
Second entrance to Machu Picchu – includes round trip bus ride; does not include guide or lunch.
PM return by train to Cusco, private transfer to your hotel.
Overnight at your hotel in Cusco

Meals included: B

DAY 10: CUSCO

Buffet breakfast.
HALF DAY PRIVATE CITY TOUR & ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES 
Get to know the city of Cusco, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site and possessor of a style all its own. The tour begins at the Koricancha Temple, an old Incan palace and the main center for the worship of the sun god, Inti. Once the Spanish conquered Peru, the Dominican order built a lovely church over this temple’s foundations: the church of Santo Domingo, which is still there today. Your next destination is the Main Square, and then the adventure continues at the Sacsayhuaman Fortress built of enormous stone blocks expertly shaped by the Incas. It is strategically located at the top of a hill overlooking the city of Cuzco. What a view of the city! The tour continues with visits to three archaeological sites: Qenko, Puca-Pucara, and Tambomachay, important religious and administrative centers for the Incas.
Overnight at your hotel in Cusco.

Meals included: B

DAY 11: CUSCO

Buffet breakfast.

At the scheduled time, private transfer to the airport.
Meals included: B 

This is a suggested 10 nights/11 days itinerary that can be further tailored and personalized for you.

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