Peru Round Trip (19 days)

We pick you up from the airport and transfer you to your hostel. Depending on your flight’s schedule, you will have some free time to discover the city or relax at your hostel. After you can choose to go to a nice restaurant for dinner and enjoy your first night out in Peru. Overnight in Lima.

In the early afternoon, at around 01.00pm, your tour starts with a City Tour in Peru’s capital Lima: we will visit the charming districts of Miraflores and Barranco and then continue to the historic centre of Lima where you can see attractions like the Cathedral, the Viceroyalty of Peru, the main places of Lima's Plaza Mayor (Main Square), the Government Palace, the City Hall, and other important monuments. Arriving back to your hotel, you are free to enjoy your evening as you wish.

In the morning transfer to Lima airport to start the trip to Iquitos in the Peruvian jungle we assist you upon arrival time at the airport, we will drive to the port to board our speed boat. Visit the floating houses and sail down the Amazon River, observing the beautiful and varied landscapes. Arriving at the lodge we will have a typical welcome drink and they will assigned our cabins. Lunch is typical with ingredients of the jungle; then we will walk through the jungle observing the flora and fauna have the opportunity to watch the sunset over the Amazon River. Optional can make a night walk to observe insects and amphibians variety. During dinner we will share stories and myths Amazon. Overnight at our lodge.

Our adventure begins very early with bird watching along the way and in the lagoon, we will know the legendary Shansho - prehispanico Hoatzin bird. We return to enjoy our breakfast. We will Visit a native group of the Amazon called Yagua with those who share and know about their way of life, typical dress, dialect, perform a demonstration of old way of hunting, with the "Cerbatana and making crafts that can be exchanged or bought. Typical lunch varied; tour of the Amazon river visiting a family conservation some varieties of animals like sloths, variety of monkeys, turtles, "Anacondas" or boa constrictors. While cruising down the Amazon observe pink and gray river dolphins. Jungle feel very close with an evening canoe ride, dinner and night in our Lodge.

Wake uo at the edge of the Amazon River with the sound of nature, today will observe birds from our canoe or boat. Early breakfast. Tour into the Amazon River and will visit the largest freshwater fish in the PAICHE (Arapaima gigas). Walk through the small Amazonian village, knowing part of their daily life and activities. Return to our lodge. Canoe tour through the river, special place to photograph. Dinner and overnight at Lodge.

Early breakfast to observe the Aquatic Lila world's largest. We will have a recreational fishing of species such as catfish, sardines and voracious "Piranha". After Typical lunch return to the city of Iquitos, transfer to airport and flight to Lima. Overnight in Lima.

At approx. 03:00am we pick you up from your hotel in order to go to the bus station where you take your bus to Paracas. From Lima you are heading south on the Panamerican Highway, to the Paracas National Reserve. We will take a boat to the Ballestas Islands and explore this marine reserve that is home to sea lions, penguins, numerous seabirds and other animals – many of them are endangered species. After visiting the islands you take the bus to Ica at 11:15am. Arriving, we take you to the oasis Huacachina, located in the middle of the desert of Ica. You have some time to relax, then we’ll start an adventurous sand buggy tour in the dunes around the oasis. If you’re up to some more adventure, you can try sandboarding here. After a breathtaking sunset upon the desert, you will spend the night at the oasis.

You will have time in the morning to enjoy your free time in Huacachina (optional: Bodega-Tour to some Pisco wineries). At around midday, you will have your transfer back to Ica and take the bus to Nazca. Arriving in Nazca, we take you to your hotel and you will have free time to discover the city of Nazca where you will spend the night.

Today we will observe the famous and mysterious Nazca lines. On the Panamerican Highway we’ll cross the archaeological zone and from a large metal tower (13 meters high) we will have a perfect view on the several shapes and straight lines that cross the desert of Nazca (*). In the afternoon we’ll visit the archaeological Cemetery of Chauchilla, a more than 1000 years old necropolis that belongs to the period of the Ica-Chincha culture. At night we’ll leave the coast and start at around 10.00pm, our over-night bus ride to Arequipa (approx. 10 hours). (*) OPTIONAL: Flight over the Nazca Lines. A more exclusive way of seeing the Nazca Lines! (Prices vary by season, please consult).

You will arrive in Arequipa at approx. 07:30 in the morning. You have some free time to enjoy a nice breakfast and have a first look around. In the afternoon we will explore the colonial city of the “White City” Arequipa, built with blocks of white volcanic stone. During a panoramic bus tour we will visit the Main Square, one of the most beautiful squares in Peru. In the center of this plaza is located a fountain with the statue "Tuturutú" on the top which is an important symbol of Arequipa. There is a myth about Tuturutu saying that it represents a sixteenth century soldier. Then, head towards the viewpoint of Carmen alto from where you can enjoy the panoramic view of the White City and the impressive Misti volcano, which is an active volcano towering over Arequipa. We continue our tour to the district of Yanahuara with its colonial streets and buildings as well as the traditional district of Cayma. Continuing our tour, we stop at the outlet and zoo Incalpaca, where you can observe different Andean camelids such as llamas, Alpacas and Vicunas. On our way we will pass by the artificial lakes Tingo and Sacha on our way to “Molino de Sabandía”, a construction from the XVI century and return to the center, crossing the Paucarpata district with its beautiful pre-Inca terraces.

At around 7:30 we will pick you up at your hotel and start the trip to the Colca Canyon, passing Yura village. We will pass by the Chachani Volcano, one of the biggest in Arequipa region, and go to Pampa Cañahuas (a National Reserve of Aguada Blanca and Salinas), habitat of the beautiful South American camelids vicuna. In the wetlands of tocra we will appreciate huge variety of migratory birds, including flamingos. We will even pass by the crater of an extinct volcano: Chucura. We will stop at the volcanoes viewpoint, which is also the highest point of the trail (4,800m) where we will see the impressive Cordillera Occidental, one of the deepest canyons in the world. Arriving in Chivay at approx. 13:30, you will have time to go to your hotel and have lunch in the Canyon. You will have the possibility to enjoy the thermal baths whose medicinal waters range from 35 to 38 degrees centigrade in the pools. You will spend the night at the village in the middle of the Colca Canyon.

The morning begins early, at around 6:00a.m and you will enjoy a good breakfast to start your day with energy. After your breakfast we will take a bus to the Cruz Del Condor viewpoint, a strategic point in the canyon where you will have the opportunity to watch the spectacular flight of the majestic condor. On our way back, we will stop in the towns of Pinchollo, Maca and Yanque which they offer beautiful colonial churches, as well as the choquetico and Antahuilque viewpoints, where we will observe the impressive Andean valley, the tombs and pre-Incas statues. We return to Chivay and at approx. 13:30 you take a bus to go to Puno at Lake Titicaca. Arriving in Puno we take you to your hotel where you will spend the night.

This morning we take you to the port of Puno, where we board our boat to start an approx. 30-40 minutes cruise on the lake to the floating islands called “Uros”, made entirely out of reeds. The friendly Urus people will be happy to welcome you to their islands, and will share their history, culture and traditions with you. The community of the Uros has endured for hundreds of years, thanks to their continual renovation of the island floor with Totora reeds and mud and their harmonious relationship with nature. You will learn how Uros people have completely built their floating houses. Then we take the boat to Amantani Island, where you will have a chance to meet local families. You will also have time to visit the island and the Pachatata Temple, these are the pre-Inca temples sitting on the two high peaks of Amantani Island which are dedicated to fertility. Pacha Mama and Pacha Tata are two important figures that symbolize the principle of compatibility and harmony in the Andean cultures: the Chacha Warmi. You’ll have some time and a dinner with the local family and spend the night at their family home.

In the morning you will have a breakfast with the family and then take boat to Taquile Island. You will explore an old island completely terraced by the pre-Incas and Incas. Taquileños still live in a traditional way and are known for their high quality handicrafts. Here we will visit some of the native families and enjoy a traditional meal with them. Then you will have a time to enjoy the island before taking boat back to Puno. Back there, you will have a free evening to enjoy a last night in the city.

Today we travel from the Lake Titicaca to Cusco: a beautiful journey with some special stops along the way. Your first stop will be at Pucará, a colonial city known for its pottery. We will enjoy the view, and see llamas and alpacas grazing from the La Raya pass at 4310 m/14172 ft above sea level and enjoy a nice buffet lunch in Sicuani. After that, we will also visit the archaeological complex of Raqchi, another important Inca city. Finally, you will visit the Church of Andahuaylillas, known as the “Sistine Chapel of the Americas” and features a simple façade but keeps one of the most valuable jewels of the colonial art in Peru. We will arrive in Cusco, old capital of the Incas’ Empire, where you will spend the night.

After a good rest in the hotel and a free morning in Cusco, we will pick you up and take you on a city tour in Cusco. We will visit the historic centre of the City, Cusco’s main square with its impressive Cathedral and the Inca Temple “Qoricancha” (Temple of the Sun). After visiting the historic centre, we take you to the hills of upper Cusco to visit the old Inca temples and pre-Inca constructions Sacsayhuaman, Kenko, Tambomachay and Pucapucara.

Today we will travel to the Sacred Valley, where the Incas once built major cities like Pisac and Ollantaytambo. They built complex irrigation systems and achieved a high level of agriculture. Enjoy the amazing landscapes on your way to the charming village of PIsac, where we will visit its extended archaeological complex and Inca remains and the colorful traditional market. After a nice typical buffet lunch in Urubamba, we travel to Ollantaytambo to visit its Inca ruins and take our train to Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu town, in the afternoon. We pick you up at the train station and lead you to your hostel where you spend the night.

In the morning, you can wake up early to take the bus to the sacred site of Machu Picchu. Arriving, you will have a guided tour for approx. 2 hours. We will visit the Intiwatana (Temple of the Sun), the Temple of the Condor, the Temple of the Three Windows, Andean terraces and other places of interest. After the guided tour you will have enough time to walk around the archaeological complex, capture these incredible memories with your camera and feel and appreciate the power and tranquility of this sacred place. Another option is to hike up Huayna Picchu, the Young Mountain, or Machu Picchu, the Old Mountain (prior booking necessary). In the afternoon you walk or take the bus down to Aguas Calientes and take the train to Ollantaytambo from where we’ll return to Cusco by bus, arriving in the evening.

Enjoy your last day in Peru! You will have your flight back to Lima (hour to confirm with your travel agent). End of the service.