South American Travel

From $1,259.00

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Day 1 INTERNATIONAL ARRIVAL TO LIMA
Assistance on your arrival to Lima "Jorge Chavez" Airport and transfer to the selected hotel.

Day 2 LIMA: LIMA/NAZCA: (6 HOURS)
Transfer to Lima bus station for a six and a half-hour drive through the Panamericana highway to Nazca. Arrival in Nazca and transfer to the selected Hotel.

Day 3 NAZCA: OVERFLIGHT NAZCA LINES
Arrival to the Hotel and immediate transfer to the local airport to board a propeller plane to fly over the enigmatic Nazca lines. Transfer to the bus station and departure to Lima. Arrival in Lima and transfer to the selected Hotel.

Day 4 LIMA/CUSCO: CITY TOUR AND VISIT TO NEARBY RUINS
Early in the morning, transfer to Lima's airport to take a flight to Cusco. Upon arrival transfer to selected hotel. After arrival we suggest some rest in the hotel in order to avoid altitude sickness and have lunch there.
In the afternoon , we will have a guided city tour of Cusco visiting the Main Square, the Cathedral and the Temple of the Sun or Korikancha Then, we drive out of the city to visit the Inca sites of Kenko, Tambomachay, Puca Pucara and the impressive fortress of Sacsayhuaman, them Return to the hotel. Free night.

Day 5 CUSCO: SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS
Excursion to the "Sacred Valley of the Incas", a succession of picturesque towns, agricultural terraces and archaeological sites. We´ll have the opportunity to bargain with vendors or stroll at the Pisac's typical Indian market, with a catholic mass service on Sunday (celebrated in Quechua, the native language). Lunch at a local restaurant in the Sacred Valley.
In the afternoon pass through Calca and Urubamba towns to arrive to the Inca Fortress and Citadel of Ollantaytambo, Back to Cusco in the afternoon.

Day 6 CUSCO: MACHU PICCHU - AGUAS CALIENTES
The day starts with an early morning rise to transfer to Cusco train station for a three hour train journey to the famous Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu, also known as "The Lost City of the Incas". Arrive at Aguas Calientes station followed by a 30-minute bus drive, climbing 6km of winding road, to the incredible Machu Picchu. Upon arrival, we´ll participate in a guided tour of the Citadel, visiting the Main Plaza, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Sun Dial, the Royal Quarters, the Temple of the Three Windows and various burial grounds. After the tour you will have time to stroll around the archaeological site at your leisure. Lunch in a restaurant at Aguas Calientes town. Overnight in a hotel in Aguas Calientes.
Free night, we recommend to have dinner at the hotel selected in Aguas Calientes.

Day 7 CUSCO: AGUAS CALIENTES - CUSCO
Excellent opportunity to wake up early and enjoy with a beautiful sunrise as well as stroll by the town of Aguas Calientes and visit its thermal waters. Then, you will have time to perform some of the following activities: (not included in the price)
1. Visit the Citadel of Machu Picchu for the second time.
2. For more adventurer people, we suggest to go up the Huayna Pichu (if it is not raining) from where you can appreciate the immensity of Machu Picchu, even more amazing being at a high distant. Arriving at the top takes about two hours and a half and it must be before 13:00 hours. It is necessary to register in a office at the beginning of the trail. An exciting adventure for the travellers who want to see, from the top, the nature and the carved stone emerging from the ground as a geological miracle.
In the afternoon, back to Cusco by train, and transfer to the selected hotel for overnight. Free night.

Day 8 CUSCO / PUNO (L)
Early (7.30 am) departure by bus to the City of Puno, (3,860 m.a.s.l.). During the trip, we pass by the lovely Wacarpay Lake, offering spectacular views of the mountains reflected in its calm waters. We visit the nearby pre-Inca citadel of Pikillacta, quechua name for "City of Fleas", one of the most spectacular centers of the Wari culture. These ruins consist of more than 700 structures with some walls standing at almost 12m high.
We proceed to the beautiful town of Andahuaylillas, and visit the Church of San Pedro de Andahuaylillas, better known as the Sistine Chapel of the Americas, due to its decorated polychrome ceiling. On the way, we stop in Archi, where we can see a spectacular Inca Sanctuary built by the Inca Pachacutec, and dedicated to the great Inca God of Wiracocha. It has a great central wall with a stone base of fine Inca architecture. Other walls are made of giant adobe bricks. The structure also has two circular lateral columns. Around the Temple are several buildings once used for housing and storage. About 70 km further on, we pass through La Raya Ranch where we can see herds of vicuñas and llamas. Then we travel along the high plateau of Collao, stopping at the town of Ayaviri, an important livestock and textile center, to visit the impressive Temple of Kalasaya, ruins from the ancient Pucara Culture. Lunch in a quiet countryside restaurant, where we can enjoy the delightful culinary art of the region .
In the afternoon, arrival in Puno and transfer to the selected hotel. Free night.

Day 9 PUNO: TITICACA LAKE, FLOATING ISLAND OF THE UROS AND ISLAND OF TAQUILE (L)
Early in the morning, we will have an unforgettable motorboat excursion on the waters of Lake Titicaca to the unique "Floating Islands" of the Uros. These ancient inhabitants of the lake, known as the Water Tribe, have built their own "islands" by periodically adding new layers of a type of reed unique to the area called "totora" (Scirpus Totora), vegetable fibre from the Papiro family. Their homes and boats are also made from this material. We continue our motorboat trip 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 generations. After lunch in a local Taquile inn, we have a walk through the various hills and archaeological sites of this 6 km long island. In the afternoon, return to Puno for overnight at the hotel. Free night.

Day 10 PUNO / LIMA: CITY TOUR
Transfer to the airport and departure to Lima, arrival in Lima and transfer to the selected Hotel. In the afternoon: City Tour: CONTEMPORARY LIMA: Visit the historical center and the most traditional residential areas in the capital: The Olive Grove of San Isidro, Miraflores and Larco Mar, distinctive tourist centre of contemporary Lima.

Day 11 LIMA / INTERNATIONAL DEPARTURE
After breakfast (or depending on your time of departure) transfer to the airport to take your flight.

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Lima
* Transfers In/Out + Lima City tour; tourist departure by Bus from Lima to Nazca; Included Flight Tickets Lima/Cusco and Juliaca/Lima.

Nazca
* Transfers In/ Out; over flight of the Nazca Lines; tourist Departure by Bus back to Lima.

Cuzco
* Transfers In/Out; City Tour; Sacred Valley of the Incas (lunch included).

Machu Picchu
* Excursion (lunch included);tourist departure by Bus to Puno(Lunch Included).

Puno
* Transfers In/Out; uros and Taquile Island Excursion (lunch included); all nights accommodation Hotel ; Everyday Breakfast.

Note:
* Tourist and Tourist Superior Programs the train service is Backpacker coach. Superior and Luxury Programs the Train service is Vistadome coach.

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