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| Price | From US$ 1,203.00 |
|---|---|
| Starting point | LIMA |
| Ending point | LIMA |
| Duration | 10 days / 09 Nights |
| Trip style | Archeological, Cultural and Ecological. |
| Place to visit | Lima, Paracas, Nazca, Arequipa, Colca. Puno, el Lago Titicaca, Cusco y Machupicchu. |
| Airfares | There is not included the flight Cusco/Lima. Add $90.00 |
| Highlights | Visits Lima , Ballestas Island, The Nazca Lines ,Visit Arequipa, The Titicaca Lake and the Lost City of the Incas: "Machupicchu". |
This 10 days’ tour provides a perfect overview of Peru, travelling along the Southern Peruvian Coast up to the Highlands. From your first day in Peru we grant you the most amazing travel experience visiting the highlight areas of Lima, Paracas National Reserve, Nazca Lines, and the city of Arequipa, the Sacred Valley of the Incas, Machu Picchu and Aguas Calientes in Cusco, Lake Titicaca, Floating Islands of Uros, Island of Taquile and Juliaca in Puno.
Note: Tourist and Tourist Superior Programs the train service is Backpacker coach. Superior and Luxury Programs the Train service is Vistadome coach.
06:00 Am. Transfer to the bus station to take the bus from Lima to Paracas Peninsula, (the bus leave at 07:15, which takes 4 hours to arrive in Paracas)
11:15 Am. Arrive in Paracas and transfer to the office to save the luggage.
12:00 PM. Boat excursion to the Ballestas Islands, in the Paracas National Reserve, where we can observe sea lions, bobo bird, pelicans, penguins and marine birds. On the way back, from the water, we can also see the "Candelabro" (Candelabrum), a giant figure etched in the sand on the side of a hill in the style of the Nazca Lines, back to Paracas and transfer to the selected Hotel. Free time for lunch (the excursion takes 2 hours)
17:00 Pm. Transfer to the bus station to take the bus to Nazca (the bus leaves at 13:30 pm and arrive at 20:30 pm)
20:30 Pm. Arrive in Nazca and transfer to the selected Hotel.
Early in the morning, after breakfast, transfer to Nazca airport for a 45-minute overflight of the enigmatic Nazca Lines. Discover monkeys, spiders, and hummingbirds among other large figures, which you will observe from the sky in your plane.
In the afternoon, transfer to the bus station to take the tourist bus to Arequipa (departure at 13h30, and arrival at 22h30, bus Cruz del Sur). Arrival in Arequipa and transfer to the selected Hotel
09:30Am. City tour of Arequipa, including Santa Catalina monastery, the Main Square, one of the most beautiful squares in Peru, and the Cathedral, a prime example of XIX century Peruvian architecture, housing beautiful treasures in gold and silver. We also visit the La Compania Church, and ancient Jesuit temple, one face is even crowned with feathers. Then, we will visit the Santa Catalina Monastey.
13:30 Pm. Transfer to the bus station and departure to Puno at 14:00 hours. We will drive 350 kilometers and it will take around 5 hours.
19:00 Pm. Arrival to Puno and transfer to the selected Hotel.
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. l. We continue our motorboat trip to Taquile island. 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.
Breakfast. Early departure by bus to the City of Cusco. We travel along the High Plateau of the Collao, stopping at the Town of Ayaviri, an important livestock and textile centre, to visit the impressive Temple of Kalasasaya, remnants of the ancient Pucara Culture. On the way, we stop in Raqchi, 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 the La Raya Ranch where we can see herds of vicuñas and llamas. During the trip, we pass by the lovely Wacarpay Lake, offering spectacular views of the mountains reflected in its calm waters.
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.
Buffet lunch in a quiet countryside restaurant, where we can enjoy the delightful culinary art of the region. Upon arrival in Cusco, meet and transfer to your hotel. Dinner on your own.
Excursion to the "Sacred Valley of the Incas", a succession of picturesque towns, agricultural terraces and archaeological sites. Pisac's typical Indian market. Lunch at a local restaurant. After Lunch, we will pass through Calca and Urubamba on the way to the fortress of Ollantaytambo, constituted by a series of superposed terraces and constructed to take care of the entrance of this part of the valley and to protect it of possible invasions of the settlers of the forest.
In the afternoon, transfer to Cusco train station for a train journey to the famous Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu, also known as "The Lost City of the Incas". Arrive at Aguas Calientes station and transfer to selected Hotel.
06:00 AM. Early in the morning we will transfer to the bus station that will take us on a 30 minutes journey, ascending a zigzag path, to the incredible Machu Picchu. The tour includes a guided tour of the Citadel, visiting the Main Square, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Solar Clock, the royal quarters, the Temple of the Three Windows and the cemeteries. Free time to take a stroll through the citadel. Lunch in a restaurant at Aguas Calientes town.
18:20 PM. Train back to Ollantataytambo in expedition service
21:55 PM. Arrival to the station of Ollantaytambo and private transfer to the city of Cusco
In the afternoon, city tour of Cuzco visiting the Main Square, the Cathedral and the Temple of the Sun or Korikancha.Then, drive out of the city to visit the Inca sites of Kenko, Tambomachay, Puca Pucara and the impressive fortress of Sacsayhuaman, built strategically on a hill overlooking Cusco; famous for its enormous carved stones joined with astounding precision to form the outer walls. Some of these stones stand over 9m / 30ft tall and weight over 350 tons. Overnight at selected hotel in Cusco.
Early in the morning, transfer to the airport and departure to Lima. Arrival in Lima and transfer to your selected hotel. In the afternoon guided sightseeing tour to the most attractive and important sites in Lima, the "City of Kings". Our tour will take you through Lima in its 3 historical periods: Pre-hispanic, Colonial and Modern. We will first show you a panoramic view of “La Huaca Pucllana”, and then you will visit the impressive Historical Downtown of Lima: Its palaces, mansions, churches and squares, ending with a visit to the residential district of San Isidro and an unforgettable view of the Pacific Ocean from the district of Miraflores. This tour includes the admission to the BCR Museum and the Complejo Monumental San Francisco and its Catacombs.
International Flight. Transfer to the airport for international flight.
End of our services
For active or more adventurous people, we suggest to climb up the Huayna Picchu (depending on weather conditions) from where you can appreciate the immensity of Machu Picchu, even more amazing being high and distant. Arriving at the top takes about two hours and a half and it is recommendable before 13:00 hours. It is necessary to register at the checking point 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 if a geological miracle.
In the afternoon, back to Cusco by train, and transfer to your selected hotel for overnight.
Evening free.We recommend to dine at the hotel and have an early night
Peru is located on the central west coast of South America. Its neighboring countries are: Ecuador and Colombia to the N; Chile to the S; Brazil and Bolivia to the E; and the Pacific Ocean to the W. It is the third largest country in South America, with a surface area of 1 285 215,6 km2 (larger than France, Spain, and Germany combined) distributed approximately in the following manner: 12% coastal territory, 28% Andean highlands and 60% Amazon jungle. Its capital, Lima, is located in the coastal area, where the country's greatest economic activities take place.
Peruvian time is five hours past Greenwich Mean Time and is similar to Eastern Standard Time in the United States (except when the U.S. goes on daylight savings time from April to October). In reference to other cities, when it is noon in Peru, it is:
| Santiago de Chile and Caracas | 13:00 |
| Rio de Janeiro | 14:00 |
| New York | 12:00 |
| Madrid | 18:00 |
| Londres | 17:00 |
| Tokyo | 03:00 |
Being such a geographically diverse country within the tropical belt, the weather in Peru is determined both by altitude and season. However, it also means that there is almost invariably sunshine somewhere in Peru ! Below is a summary of the weather conditions you can expect to find in each different region of the country at different times of the year.
Coast (Ica, Chiclayo, Lima, Piura, Trujillo, Tumbes)
Northern region: warm year-round with highs of up to 35°C in the summer.
Central and southern regions: two well-defined seasons, winter between April and October, and summer between November and March.
Highlands (Ancash, Arequipa, Ayacucho, Cajamarca, Cusco, Puno)
This region has two seasons, dry season between April and rainy season between November and March.
Rainforest (Iquitos, Madre de Dios, Manu)
High rainforest (over 2,300 feet asl): has a temperate, subtropical climate with abundant rainfall.
Peru's climate may be divided into two: The Western Andes and the Desert Coast. On the Coast, it does not rain and the temperature is warm through the year. On the other hand, in the Andes, there are two seasons: Rainy and dry.
Cusco is located in the Eastern Andes, so their rainy season is from October to May, the rest of the year it is dry.
Rainy time, starting in October/ November has its own maximum in January, continuing until March/ April. In years of pouring rain there are landslides, floods, etc.
On the highlands, it is cold in the evenings but sunny and warm in the mornings. It is even possible to wear t-shirts, but when the sun sets it gets really chilly so please bring a warm sweater (or buy an alpaca one in Cusco) and a good jacket.
Finally, the weather in general does not represent a limit to provide any tourist services, except during some particularly bad years.
Lima: Sea level, 54 m.a.s.l.
Nazca: 588 m.a.s.l.
Paracas: Sea level, 5 m.a.s.l.
Cusco: 3360 m.a.s.l.
Machupicchu: 2400 m.a.s.l.
Urubamba Valley: 2850 m.a.s.l.
Tap water in most of Peru is potable, but the chemical content varies from place to place. To avoid problems, we recommend you to always drink bottled water.
All travelers should contact the nearest Peruvian consulate in order to ascertain what visa rules apply, since these may change without previous notice.
For more information click here: Type of visa to enter
The official languages of Peru are Spanish, spoken by 73% of the population, and Quechua spoken by 24% of Peruvians. English is widely spoken in hotels and shops.
Peru's official currency is the Nuevo sol ; its symbol is S/. The denominations in circulation are bills of 10, 20, 50, 100 and 200 nuevos soles; coins of 1, 2, and 5 nuevos soles; and coins of 5, 10, 20 and 50 céntimos of a nuevo sol. US$ are widely accepted.
At the moment, US$ 1.00 is worth around 2.80 Nuevos Soles.
Whilst tipping is a personal matter, we are happy to give some guidelines:
Most restaurants add a 10% tip. The total tip should be about 15%.
Doorkeepers should be tipped 1 US$ per bag. Taxi drivers do not expect a tip.
Full-day excursion: US$6.00 per person
Half-day excursion : US$3.00 per person
If you are taking photographs of local people, always ask their permission beforehand. Your guide can assist you in this. Do not take photographs of military installations or airports. Film is readily available in all tourist areas. It is advisable to carry your camera in a dust-proof bag. Photography or camera fees are applicable at most sights and museums; your guide can give you details of the latest charges.
Power voltage in Peru is 220 Volts AC, 60 Hz. Most modern electrical appliances do not need adapters since they will accept both 110 as well as 220 AC voltages. Please make sure to check the voltage options of those artefacts you intend to take with you during your trip, such as hair dryers, battery chargers, notebooks and lap tops, video cameras, etc. Most of these do not usually need a special adapter, but it is important that you make sure of that before leaving your country of origin in order not to have to buy special 110 V / 220 V AC adapters, which, however, can be found in the local market here in Peru.
Vaccinations
Full details of the latest health requirements should be obtained from an authorized medical source, such as your doctor. There are no mandatory health requirements for Peru.
Because you are visiting Andean areas, don't forget to take precautions to avoid altitude sickness. Be sure to try hot tea or infusion of coca leaves on your arrival in the altitude; during your first day move slowly and eat lightly.
Peruvian cuisine is highly varied and spicy. Some of our typical dishes are: "cebiche" (raw fish marinated in lemon juice), "aji de gallina" (de-boned chicken cooked in a milk and aji sauce), and "anticuchos" (shish kebabs of beef heart and meat), apart from the typical dishes from each region.
Be sure to try "Pisco Sour", Peru's typical mixed drink prepared with pisco, lemon, egg white and sugar.
Restaurants during your trip
In Lima: International, vegetarian, local food restaurants and franchises of international fast food chains.
In Paracas and Nazca: International and local sea food restaurants.
In Cusco: International, vegetarian and local food restaurants.
Dress in general is very casual unless you want to eat in one of the more expensive restaurants in Lima for example, in which case a tie and/or jacket will be required and smarter ladies' wear. Due to the altitude, it is important to remember whatever the season, to take some warmer woollens for the nighttimes drop in temperature.
IMPORTANT: We reserve the right to make changes to the order of the trip, without prior notice, due to changes in climate conditions, river water levels, flight or bus arrival and departure times or any other reason relevant to the best development of the trip.
| ACCOMODATION | 2024 Price Per Person | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Lima | Nazca | Arequipa | Puno | Cusco | Aguas Calientes | Price Tour Single |
Price Tour Double |
Price Tour Triple |
Price Tour Child |
| Tourist Economic | Hostal Porta | Hotel Oro Viejo | Hotel Casa Consuelo | Terra Mística | Inka Andina | Hotel Vista Machupicchu | US$ 1,501.00 | US$ 1,203.00 | US$ 1,156.00 | US$ 1,083.00 |
| Superior Tourist | Hotel Faraona | DM Hotels Nasca | Hotel Posada del Monasterio | Hotel Qalasaya | Hotel Plaza San Francisco | Hotel La Cabana | US$ 1,930.00 | US$ 1,397.00 | US$ 1,341.00 | US$ 1,279.00 |
| Superior | Hotel Casa Andina Select | Hotel Casa Andina Standard | Hotel Los Tambos | Hotel Jose Antonio Puno | Hotel Eco Inn | Hotel Taypikala | US$ 2,402.00 | US$ 1,704.00 | US$ 1,648.00 | US$ 1,523.00 |
Day 1: Arrival to Lima
International arrival to Lima Assistance on your arrival to Lima "Jorge Chavez" Airport and transfer to the selected hotel.
Lima is the capital and largest city of Peru. It is located in the valleys of the Chillón, Rímac and Lurín rivers, in the central part of the country, on a desert coast overlooking the Pacific Ocean.