The Pick of Peru

Day 1, 2 – Lima, 2 nights Posada del Inca Miraflores. Bed & Breakfast
On arrival in Lima in the evening, you will be met at the airport and transferred to the Hotel.
Next day enjoy a half-day guided city tour of the Historic Centre of Lima and the Modern Lima suburbs of Miraflores and San Isidro.

Day 3 – Ica, 1 night Hotel Las Dunas. Bed & Breakfast
After breakfast, transfer to the bus station for a 3hour ride south to the city of Ica. Arrival to Las Dunas Hotel and transfer to the local airport to board a propeller plane to fly over the enigmatic Nazca lines and enjoy stunning views of the desert. After flying over the Nazca hieroglyphs, enjoy a city tour of Ica including modern and traditional districts. Return to the Hotel and overnight.

Day 4 – Lima, 1 night Posada del Inca Miraflores. Bed & Breakfast
The morning begins with a motorboat tour of Ballestas Islands, where you will observe the birds and marine life of the Paracas National Reserve. These island caves and arches provide shelter for thousands of seabirds, sea lions, and occasionally penguins. Transfer to Paracas bus station for your journey back to Lima.

Day 5 – Arequipa, 1 night Posada del Inca Arequipa. Bed & Breakfast
Morning transfer to the airport to connect with LanPeru scheduled service to Arequipa. On arrival, you are met and transferred to Posada del Inca Arequipa.
In the afternoon you have a city tour of the ‘The White City’ including the Santa Catalina Covent.

Day 6 – Colca Canyon, 1 night Colca Lodge. Half Board
You will depart early in the morning from Arequipa to the Colca Canyon following the Yura route, stopping briefly at the Aguada Blanca National Reservation and the Cañahuas Pampas, where you’ll appreciate vicunas, alpacas and the fauna flora of the area. Stop for a cold lunch and then continue your journey to the Colca Lodge, located in the heart of the canyon.

Day 7 – Arequipa, 1 night Posada del Inca Arequipa. Bed & Breakfast
Enjoy a full day excursion to the Colca Canyon, stopping at the Condor’s Cross viewpoint. Visit the ruins of Collahuas and Coporaque, and the village of Chivay. After lunch, drive back across the Pampa Canahuas to Arequipa.

Day 8 – Puno, 1 night Posada del Inca Lake Titicaca Puno. Bed & Breakfast
This morning you have a flight to Juliaca. On your way to Puno, visit the famous Chullpas of Sillustani, 12 m/40ft high stone cylinder burial chambers, used by the Aymaras to bury their important leaders. Arrive at Posada del Inca Lake Titicaca where you have free time to rest and get acclimatized to the altitude.

Day 9 – Puno, 1 night Posada del Inca Lake Titicaca Puno. Half Board
After an early breakfast, you’ll depart on a full day excursion to the Titicaca Lake. A two-hour motor boat ride along the lake will take you to the unique floating islands of Uros. Continue to Taquile Island, inhabited by Quechua-speaking natives who have developed efficient and unique social systems, as well as fine hand weaving techniques, down through the generations. After lunch at the Town of Taquile, take a walk through the various hills and archaeological sites of this 6km long island. Return to Puno in the afternoon.

Day 10 – Cuzco, 1 night Posada del Inca Cuzco. Half Board
After breakfast, you’ll be transferred to the bus station for your journey to Cuzco. You’ll have few stops en route to visit sites of interest including Andahuaylillas, Pucara and Racchi. Lunch will be served at midday.
On arrival at Cuzco Station, you’ll be transferred to your hotel.

Day 11 – Cuzco, 1 night Posada del Inca Cuzco. Bed & Breakfast
After breakfast, depart on a half-day city tour of Cuzco, former capital of the Inca empire in Peru. Visit the Korikancha or Temple of the Sun and the Cathedral, continuing from there to the nearby ruins of Tambomachay, Puca-Pucara, Kenko and Sacsahuaman Fortress. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight

Day 12 – Sacred Valley, 1 night Posada del Inca Yucay. Half Board
Today’s excursion takes you to the Urubamba Valley, the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Enjoy the unique atmosphere during a typical lunch. In the afternoon, passing through the Towns of Calca and Urubamba, you visit the Inca Fortress and Citadel of Ollantaytambo, built to guard the entrance to this part of the Valley, and protect it from possible invasion from the tribes in the Lower jungle.

Day 13 – Aguas Calientes, 1 night Inti Inn Hotel. Half Board
Travel by the “Vistadome” train service to Machu Picchu enjoying snacks and refreshments on board. A guided visit of the ruins is provided, followed by lunch at the Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge. Later, you’ll be transferred to your hotel in Aguas Calientes for a night’s stay.

Day 14 – Cuzco, 1 night Posada del Inca Cuzco. Bed & Breakfast
Time to relax at the hotel. In the afternoon, you´ll be transferred to the train station for your journey back to Cuzco, enjoying snacks on board. On arrival, you´ll be transferred to your hotel to spend the night.

Day 15, 16, 17 – Amazon Rainforest, 3 nights Libertador Tambopata EcoLodge. Full Board
Transfer to the airport to connect with scheduled flight to Puerto Maldonado. On arrival, you’ll be met and transferred to the riverport for your boat journey to the Lodge. It is situated on the banks of the Tambopata River in the heart of the Tambopata National Reserve.
Discover the Reserve’s wildlife led by experienced naturalist guides on exciting nature activities including hiking trails, nocturnal walks, river and lake canoe excursions and tree platforms. Small mammals such us the giant otters and a variety of monkeys, the elusive black caiman and a wealth of birdlife are seen frequently.

Day 18 – Lima, 1 night Posada del Inca Miraflores. Bed & Breakfast
After an early start, you’ll be on your way back to Puerto Maldonado enjoying memorable views of the sunrise over the river. On arrival, you’ll be transferred to the airport to connect with scheduled flight to Lima. Your driver will meet on arrival for transfer to your hotel.

Day 19 – Departure
Transfer to the airport to connect with international flight.
 

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