Peru The Incas Culture - 15D/14N
Description
Enjoy of the best that Peru can offer you doing this amazing tour trough all the country where you will have the opportunity to be in the coast , mountains and jungle.. this country has a lot of different wheatesr and altitudes We have a maximum limit of members (20) for the Tour.
Itinerary
Day 01.- Lima Trujillo
LIMA / TRUJILLO Transfers to Lima airport. Upon arrival in Trujillo transfer to Hotel .Overnight accommodations. (A)
Day 02.- Trujillo - Huanchaco Chan Chan Trujillo
TRUJILLO Tour of the city. See the Plaza de Armas and the Cathedral. Visit the Casinelli Museum houses where unique samples of pre-inca pottery are found excavated in the area. Then to Huanchaco beach for lunch. Afternoon visit to the citadel of Chan-Chan, ancient capital of the Chimu Empire and the largest adobe city in the world. Overnight accommodations. (A/B/L)
Day 03.- Trujillo Chiclayo - Lima
Drive to Chiclayo . Visit the archaeological Museum for an introduction to the history of the Lambaste Area. Lunch at a country-side restaurant. Visit the magnificent necropolis of Huaca Rajada, including the Tombs of the "Lord of Sipan" and the "Old Lord of Sipan" . Transfer to Chiclayo airport. Upon arrival in Lima , transfer to Hotel. Overnight accommodations. (B/A/AB/L)
Day 04.- Arequipa Colca Valley
Transfer to airport, Upon arrival in Arequipa , transfer to hotel. Tour to the City " White City ", including the Santa Catalina Convent, Plaza de Armas, La Compaρνa cloisters and the districts of Yanahuara and Chilina, with a magnificent view of the Misti Volcano. Overnight accommodations. (A/AB)
Day 05.- Arequipa Colca Valley
Drive to Colca Valley , passing through Pampa Canahuas at the Aguada Blanca National Reserve, protected habitat for vicuρas . The valley has beautiful Pre-Colombian terraces still farmed by native Collaguas. Box Lunch. Overnight accommodations. (B/AB/L/D)
Day 06.- Colca Valley - Arequipa
Early departure to the "Condor's Cross" observation point, from where you could see those amazing big Andean birds. Enjoy an impressive view of The Colca Canyon, deepest in the world. Early afternoon return to Arequipa . Overnight accommodations. (B/CB/L)
Day 07.- Arequipa Puno
Morning at leisure to enjoy the city . Shopping for Alpaca (llama relatives) clothing and textiles is highly suggested. Mid-day transfer to airport. Upon arrival in Puno, transfer to Hotel. Overnight accommodations. (A/AB)
Day 08.- Puno Lake Titicaca - Puno
Motor-boat ride on Lake Titicaca to the unique floating Islands of the Uros. This "Water Tribe" has relied for hundreds of years on the totora reed to build their villages, homes and boats. Afternoon visit to the "Chullpas" of Sillustani, where the ancient Aymaras used to bury their high priest in cylinder-shaped tombs. Overnight accommodations. (MB/BB)
Day 09.- Puno Cusco
Transfer to Puno train station. Taking this unforgettable train journey to Cusco along the marvelous landscapes of the Andean highlands, spotted only by little villages and herds of llamas and alpacas. Evening arrival in Cusco , and transfer to Hotel. Overnight accommodations. (T/BB)
Day 10.- Cusco
Afternoon City tour includes Plaza del Regocijo. Plaza de Armas, Cathedral, Santo Domingo Monastery the legendary Koricancha and the Old Town . Drive out of the city to visit the Inca sites of Tambomachay, Kenko, Puca-Pucara and the fortress of Sacsayhuaman overlooking Cusco . Overnight accommodations. (BB)
Day 11.- Cusco
At leisure to explore this most magical city, capital of the Inca Empire. Colonial churches and mansions built on the Inca foundations. Beautiful plazas. Artisans workshops in the San Blas District where you can appreciate the local craftsmanship with precious metals, wool, wood and stone. Overnight accommodations. (BB)
Day 12.- Cusco Urubamba Valley Cusco
Bus to the "Sacred Valley of Incas ". Visit Ollantaytambo, the Inca fortress and walk through the quaint streets of the nearby town. Lunch featuring Andean Tipical dishes. Then a drive through the valley and an opportunity to shop at the typical market in Pisac. Overnight accommodations. (B/BB/L)
Day 13.- Urubamba Valley- Machu Picchu
Transfer to Ollanta train station. Rail coach service to Machu Picchu . "The Lost City of the Incas". Guided tour of the marvelous citadel, visiting the main plaza, the royal quarters, the Temple of Three Windows, the circular tower and the sacred Sun Dial and burial grounds. Overnight accommodations. (T/BB/L)
Day 14.- Machu Picchu- Cusco
Early rise is suggested to admire Machu-Picchu at sunrise, a truly mystical experience. For the hiking enthusiast, going up the Huayna Picchu peak overlooking the site or walking on the original Inca trail is highly recommended. Afternoon rail coach service to Cusco . Overnight accommodations. (T/BB)
Day 15.- Cusco Puerto Maldonado Tambopata
Transfer to Cusco airport. Upon arrival in Puerto Maldonado, transfer to motor-launch to the jungle lodge in the Tambopata Candamo Reserved Zone. This area of the Amazon Rainforest is one of the most biologically diverse on earth . Sandoval Lake Lodge or Posada Amazonas Lodge. (T/BB/L)
Day 16.- Tambopata
Early morning and late afternoon explorations to the rich flora and fauna, including: over 20,000 plants species, over 900 species of birds, 91 mammals, 1230 butterflies, 127 amphibians and reptiles, the Giant Otter and the Black Caiman, and 6 species of monkeys. Sandoval Lake Lodge or Posada Amazonas Lodge. (MB/CB/L/D)
Day 17.- Tambopata Puerto Maldonado Lima - Ica
Motor-launch from the Lodge in Tambopata to the pier in Puerto Maldonado and transfer to the airport. Upon arrival in Lima , transfer to the bus station for motor coach service to Ica . Wine and Pisco Capital of Peru . Overnight accommodations. (MB/A/B/CB)
Day 18.- Ica Paracas Nazca - Ica
Drive to the Paracas Wildlife Reserve for boat ride to the Ballestas Islands , inhabited. by boodies, pelicans, sea lions and penguins. Afternoon 45-minute flight seeing over the mysterious Nasca Markings and visit to the Ica Archaeological Museum. Overnight accommodations.(MB/A/B/CB)
Day 19.- Ica - Lima
Morning at leisure to relax by the pool and enjoy the oasis resort. Mid-day return to Lima by motor coach and transfer from bus station to airport or hotel. (B/CB)
LIMA GATEWAY PACKAGE Lima is the main gateway to Peru . To make your visit complete we suggest adding two nights or more in Lima at the beginning and/or end of "The Best of Peru " or any of its combinations.
Abbreviations: A=Air Flight, T=Train Trip, MB=Boat Trip, B=Bus Trip, AB=American Breakfast, BB=Buffet Breakfast, CB=Continental Breakfast, L= Lunch, D=Dinner
OUR PRICES INCLUDE:
Accommodation in single or double room with private bath in the suggested hotels or of similar category a Breakfast Daily Lunch when noted Dinner when noted a All Domestic Airfares Transfers Tours & Excursions as per itinerary (based on shared services with local) and English Speaking Guides
PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE
Meals not specified in this itinerary International air tickets for All Airport taxes Personal expenses such as telephone calls, laundry expenses, drinks, tipping, etc. Insurance against theft, loss, illness or accident International air fare.
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