On arrival in Lima, you will be met and transferred to your hotel (Service of English speaking representative). Lima, a city full of rich flavors, unique experiences, and the magical union of the past and the present.
Today enjoy city tour of Lima. Lima is a modern city that has ten million inhabitants. It was built over the capital of the Spanish Viceroyalty and local pre-Inca vestiges. The tour starts at Larcomar, the city’s most exclusive shopping centre located in front of the Pacific Ocean, and will continue to the Pucllana Temple, a pre-Inca pyramid found in the Miraflores district, to mark a contrast. Visit the El Olivar Park, an ancient olive plantation, which is now part of the city, located in the San Isidro district, and from there proceed to Lima’s historical downtown, a World Heritage listed by UNESCO. Stop at the Main Square, located in front of the Presidential Palace, the Lima Municipality and the Archbishop’s Palace, beautiful colonial buildings that are an important part of its identity. A few blocks away, visit Santo Domingo Convent, one of the most impressive religious architectural complexes of the 17th century. It contains the relics of the three Peruvian saints, Santa Rosa de Lima, San Martin de Porres and San Juan Macías, and a library with a collection of 25 thousand old books. Overnight in Lima.
The day is at leisure to experience the Nazca Line Tour on your own (optional tour). Face one of the world’s greatest mysteries while overflying the Nazca Lines. View the Hispanic collection of gold and silver artefacts, as well as pieces of erotic art.
You will be transferred to the airport of Pisco, from where you will depart in small aircrafts for an overflight of the Nazca lines. The town, settled besides a small river crossing the desolate plain of San Jose, passed unnoticed until for quite long. Thereafter, fly above the figured-scrapped hills of Palpa (subject to weather and air-traffic controllers permitting). You will be transferred from Paracas to Lima by bus, approximately 4 hours. And then transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Lima.
This morning you will be transferred from your hotel to airport in Lima for onward flight to Cusco (Flight cost is not included). On arrival at Cusco, enjoy city tour of Cusco. Start your tour visiting the Coricancha, also known as “The Temple of the Sun” (Quri Kancha ‘Golden Temple’), which was built by the Inca Pachacutec and at the arrival of the Spaniards became the basis for the construction of the Santo Domingo Convent. Here, during the Inca Empire reverence was surrendered to the sun (“Inti”), and there was a time when it was covered with gold.
Then visit the Cathedral, the most imposing monument in the Plaza de Armas. Its construction began in 1560 and ended only in 1654. For this purpose hundreds of stones were extracted and transported from Sacsayhuaman fortress under the command of the Ecclesiastical Council. Continue your tour to the fortress of Sacsayhuaman, one of the most emblematic buildings of the Incas (located just minutes from town center) built by the Inca Pachacutec in the fifteenth century. This is a huge fortress built with large stones whose transportation remains still a mystery. Each June 24th, during the winter solstice, the feast of Inti Raymi is recreated here, where the sun is worshipped.
Continue to Quenqo, located 4 kilometers from the city of Cusco. Quenqo is an archaeological complex of mainly religious use where it is believed agricultural rituals were performed. Finally get to know Puka Pucara, located 7 kilometers from the city of Cusco. Puka Pucara, which means “Red Fortress”, was an architectural complex of alleged military use with multiple spaces, plazas, baths, aqueducts, walls and towers, and it is believed the entourage of the Inca used it while he rested in Tambomachay. Later be transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Cusco.
Today you will be transferred from your hotel to the Ollantaytambo train station. Tour to Machu Picchu begins with a train ride to Aguas Calientes. This town is also known as “Machu Picchu pueblo” and is the last stop before entering the remains of the most important archaeological site in Peru. Here you can visit train station, a craft market, restaurants and hotels of different categories for those who prefer to spend the night at the foot of the mountain and climb it early.
Finally, after a short transfer by bus you will reach Machu Picchu, a masterpiece of engineering and architecture that served as a sanctuary and retreat for the Inca Pachacutec (1438 – 1572). Machu Picchu, which means “Old Mountain”, is considered a World Heritage by the UNESCO and one of the new seven wonders of the world. (Note: Luggage: Please pack an overnight bag for this journey. Due to luggage restrictions aboard the trains to/from Machu Picchu, passengers may only take (1) one small handbag weighing no more than 5 kg (11 lbs).) Overnight in Aguas Calientes.
Today’s morning is at leisure. You can optionally return to Machu Picchu and visit any of the attractions of the citadel.
Late, head to the train station of Aguas Calientes and from there take the train back to the Ollanta station. A vehicle will transfer you from the train station of Ollantaytambo to your hotel in Cusco. Overnight in Cusco.
Today you will be transferred from hotel to bus station. A tourist bus will take you from Cusco to Puno making stops in various places. First you will visit the districts of Andahuaylillas with its beautiful baroque churches. Then go to Checacupe, and once the visit is over, you will be transferred to restaurant to enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant. The next stop is at La Raya, the highest point on route (4,338 m.a.s.l.) before reaching Puno. On arriving the bus terminal you will be transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Puno.
In the morning you will be picked up from Puno’s lake port and transferred to the floating islands of the Uros – an ancestral society that inhabits a series of artificial islands built with totora, a reef that grows in the lake.
Later you will be transferred from your hotel to the airport for your flight back home.
| CITIES | NTS | STANDARD | FIRST CLASS | DELUXE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lima | 2 | El Tambo II hotel (Standard) |
Casa Andina Select Miraflores (Standard) |
Casa Andina Premium Miraflores (Standard) |
| Cusco | 1 | Los Portales (Standard) |
Casa Andina Catedral (Standard) |
Aranwa Boutique (Standard) |
| Aguas Calientes | 1 | Inti Punku Hotel (Standard) |
El Mapi Hotel (Standard) |
Inkaterra Machu Pichu (Standard) |
| Cusco | 1 | Los Portales (Standard) |
Casa Andina Select Miraflores (Standard) |
Aranwa Boutique (Standard) |
| Puno | 1 | Xima Puno (Standard) |
Jose Antonio Puno (Standard) |
Casa Andina Premium (Standard) |
| PERIOD | PAYMENT AT THE TIME OF BOOKING | BALANCE PAYMENT | AMENDMENT CHARGES | CANCELLATION CHARGES |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90 Days Prior to departure | 100% of the Airfare, visa and Insurance if booked through us + 10% of the Tour Price. | 35 days prior to departure | - | - |
| 60 Days Prior to departure | 100% of the Airfare, visa and Insurance if booked through us + 25% of the Tour Price. | 35 days prior to departure | USD 50 per booking / amendment | 25% |
| 45 Days Prior to departure | 100% of the Airfare, visa and Insurance if booked through us + 50% of the Tour Price. | 35 days prior to departure | USD 50 per booking / amendment | 50% |
| 35 Days Prior to departure | 100% of the Airfare, visa and Insurance if booked through us + 100% of the Tour Price. | 35 days prior to departure | USD 50 per booking / amendment | 100% |
The above price is based on minimum 2 adults travelling together.
The above price is not valid for travel during Black Out Period, trade fair period and special events.
There is no refund for any non-utilization of any services.
It is advisable for all clients to have Overseas Travel Insurance for the entire travel duration of your holiday. Please check details with our Travel Consultant.
At this point of time no services are confirmed and the same is subject to availability.
Should the period of travel, or the number of participants, or the type of accommodation, or the type of transport or the duration of the trip, change the quote will be revised accordingly.
Request for early hotel check-in or late check-out is to the discretion of the hotel unless pre-booked and pre-paid in advance.
Check-in time is usually at 15:00/16:00 hours – Check-out time is usually 12:00 hours.
