Lima Paracas Ica Nazca Arequipa Puno Cusco y Puerto Maldonado

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Itinerario (18D-17N)

DIA 01:
LIMA
Pick up at the airport and transfer to the chosen hotel. Rest of the day free.
Night in Lima.DIA 02:
LIMA – CITY TOUR
Breakfast in the hotel.
In the morning we will enjoy our tour of the city of Lima.
MODERN LIMA
We will make a stop at the Intihuatana Park, located on the Miraflores Malecón, from where we will observe the Pacific Ocean. We will start our tour through the modern residential districts of Miraflores and San Isidro. We will observe outside the Huaca Pucllana, a pre-Inca ceremonial temple in the shape of a pyramid that has survived the urban expansion of Lima. We will continue our tour to the Parque del Olivar and the Financial Center.
COLONIAL LIMA
Continuing our tour, we will head towards the Historic Center of Lima, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1991, where the center of the Spanish colony was established in the 16th century and the first buildings were erected. We will visit the Plaza San Martín, its balconies and old houses, the Plaza Mayor and its most important buildings such as the Government Palace, the Cathedral of Lima, the Archbishop’s and Municipal Palace, the Desamparados Station, among others.
SANTO DOMINGO CONVENT
We will enter one of the most important convents of the 17th century. Where the relics of the three Peruvian saints Santa Rosa de Lima, San Martin de Porres and San Juan Macías are preserved. At the end of our tour you will have the option to stay in the Indian market, in Larcomar or return to your hotel.
Free afternoon.
Night in Lima.DIA 03:
LIMA / PARACAS –NATIONAL RESERV OF PARACAS
Early in the morning, transfer to the bus station.
06:55 a.m. Departure to the city of Paracas in Cruz del Sur Transport Company or similar.
10:20 a.m. Arrival to the city of Paracas and transfer to the chosen hotel.
11:00 a.m. approx. PARACAS NATIONAL RESERVE
In this amazing tour you will begin by visiting the Flora and Fauna Museum where they give a brief introduction to the area and everything we will see on this excursion. We will continue with a brief excursion through the Paracas desert until we reach the beautiful Playa Lagunillas where we will have time for lunch (not included) and/or take a refreshing bath. Then we will visit the Red Sand beach. Before finishing the tour, we will visit the Paracas Viewpoint from where we can get a wonderful view of the Bay and the rock formation known as La Cathedral.
Approximate duration: 04 ½ hours.
Rest of the day free to enjoy the hotel facilities.
Night in Paracas.DIA 04:
PARACAS / ICA – ISLAS BALLESTAS Y CITY TOUR ICA
Breakfast in the hotel.
08:00 a.m. approx. BALLESTAS ISLANDS
Excursion to the Paracas Peninsula, the most important wildlife sanctuary on the Peruvian Coast. Motor boat ride to the Ballestas Islands, where we can see the «Candelabra», a giant figure in the style of the Nazca Lines made in the sand. Also, sea lions, booby birds, pelicans, penguins and other sea birds. Free time before returning to take photos of the sea lions, seals and seabirds. Return to the dock. Approximate duration: 02 hours.
At a coordinated hour, departure to the city of Ica in a tourist mobility.
1:00 p.m. approx. CITY TOUR + HUACACHINA LAGOON
Pick up the passengers to start our excursion. During the tour we will see and visit the wine cellar and restaurant «El Catador»: The most touristic winery in Ica, we will walk through its facilities to taste its wines, piscos, cachinas and learn about the elements used for the artisanal production, in In this place, time for lunch (not included), you will find typical food from Ica.
Then we will go to the Huacachina Oasis where we will enjoy an impressive landscape of the Huacachina Lagoon surrounded by immense dunes, we will also see the monument to the Huacachina mermaid and the artisan center of the place.
TUBULAR AND SANDBOARDING
On the shores of the Huacachina lagoon we will drive our dune tubes to the west, towards the desert, where there are a great variety of dunes. Here we will walk with our sand cart crossing a large part of the desert going up and down the dunes. The Ica desert in Huacachina offers one of the most beautiful desert landscapes in South America, with capricious sand formations formed by the wind, and with a beautiful view of our Peruvian Andes in the eastern part. Our professional driver will make different stops so that our clients can appreciate the landscape, as well as so that they can take pictures. Then we will drive our vehicle to the top of a large dune where our instructor guide will show you how to practice the sport of sandboarding. Once at the top, our clients will be able to safely enjoy this sport, and they will also be able to take many photos.
13:00 hrs. aprox. CITY TOUR + LAGUNA DE LA HUACACHINA
Night in Ica.DIA 05:
ICA / NAZCA / AREQUIPA
Breakfast at the hotel. At an agreed time transfer to the bus station.
09:05 a.m. approx. Departure to the city of Nazca in Cruz del Sur transport company or similar.
11:15 a.m. approx. Arrival in the city of Nazca and transfer to the aerodrome.
Wait time.
OVERFLIGHT OF THE NAZCA LINES
We will board a small plane that will fly over the mysterious Nazca Lines; huge line drawings of animals, birds and geometric figures, drawn in the desert, which can only be appreciated from the air.
At night, at an appropriate time, transfer to the bus station to board the bus to the city of Arequipa. (Leaves Nazca at 10:00 p.m. / / Travel time: 10 hours approx.)
Night in the bus.DIA 06:
AREQUIPA – CITY TOUR SANTA CATALINA CONVENT
Arrival to the city of Arequipa and transfer to the hotel.
In the afternoon we will visit the city of Arequipa, the Plaza de Armas, where we will see the exterior of the Cathedral, the Church and Cloisters of the Company of Jesus, Casona Tristán del Pozo and the Craft Center. Then we will visit the convent of Santa Catalina, a 17th century «small city» opened to the public in 1970 after 400 years of cloister, transporting its visitors four centuries in the past, you will visit numerous and spacious patios and gardens, the kitchen and the slaves’ quarters and stone washrooms. Return to the hotel.
Night in Arequipa.DIA 07: AREQUIPA / COLCA
AREQUIPA / COLCA
Breakfast at the hotel. Pick up and departure from Arequipa via Yura, passing through the slopes of Chachani, Pampa de Arrieros, Pampa Cañahuas National Reserve where we will appreciate the slender vicuña, we continue through Vizcachani, Pampas de Toccra, where a variety of birds can be observed, then we will border the Chucura crater to reach Patapampa (4,910 masl) and Mirador de los Andes where you can see the volcanoes that surround the city of Arequipa.
Descent to the town of Chivay for lunch (not included), and accommodation at the hotel.
Night in Chivay.DIA 08:
COLCA / PUNO
Very early, we will leave for the Cruz del Cóndor (41 km from Chivay) where one of the most spectacular landscapes of the Canyon can be seen, and condors can almost always be seen in masterful flights. We will return visiting the towns of Pinchollo, Maca, Achoma, Yanque and the viewpoints of Antahuilque and Choquetico. At noon we will arrive in Chivay to have lunch (not included), and then we will start our trip to the city of Puno in a transport company 4M – or similar. Arrival to the city of Puno and transfer to the hotel.
Night in PunoDIA 09: PUNO – ISLAS FLOTANTES UROS Y TAQUILE
PUNO – ISLAS FLOTANTES UROS Y TAQUILE
Breakfast at the hotel.
UROS AND TAQUILE ISLANDS
06:30 a.m. approx. We leave for the port of Puno, and then head to the floating islands of the Uros, which are inhabited by descendants of one of the oldest cultures in America. We will appreciate the set of small islands built with reeds, we will learn about the way of life of the inhabitants and their main activities that are hunting, fishing and crafts.
Continuing with our boat tour, we headed to Taquile. (Approximate travel time 2 ½ hours) Taquile is an island located in the heart of Lake Titicaca, between 3,810 and 4,100 meters above sea level. with an infinity of cultivation terraces, inhabited by around 2,500 people grouped into 500 families, and are characterized by their fine craftsmanship; That is why in 2005 UNESCO declared this island: MASTERPIECE OF THE ORAL AND INTANGIBLE HERITAGE OF HUMANITY. Upon arrival on the island, the residents will welcome us and then we will start a walk of at least 35 minutes to reach the main square. The included lunch is based on food prepared with local products, consisting of a quinoa soup, a second of trout and muña mate. In the afternoon we will descend to the port to embark towards Puno. Arrival at the port of Puno and transfer to our hotels.
Night in Puno.DIA 10:
PUNO/CUSCO – BUS “RUTA DEL SOL”
Breakfast at the hotel. At a suitable time transfer to the bus station.
07:00 a.m. Departure by tourist bus to the city of Cusco. During the trip we will visit different tourist places:
LITHIC MUSEUM OF PUKARA (3,900 MASL)
That it is a culture that developed from 1600 BC to 400 AD located 106 km to the mor. East of the city of Puno, in this museum we can find ceramics and sculptures representing zoomorphic figures, among them the famous sculpture of HATUNÑAQAC that in our times would be translated as the supreme cutthroat.
THE PASS OF LA RAYA (4,335 MASL)
Which is the border between the cities of Cusco and Puno at more than 4335 MSNM where the famous snow-capped CHIMBOYA is located, from where the AMAZONAS river is born. Where tourists can take photos of the landscape, the visit lasts from 5 to 7 minutes
TOURIST RESTAURANT
Lunch is a buffet and is included in the price of the ticket at the LA PASCANA tourist restaurant that enjoys good prestige and is recognized for the good seasoning of the chefs. It is strategically located on the outskirts of the town of Sicuani. The buffet consists of a wide range of national and regional food, appetizers, fresh vegetables, garnishes, the richest desserts, hot drinks (coca tea, coffee or tea) that are included in the ticket price.
THE RAQCHI ARCHAEOLOGICAL COMPLEX (3,450 MASL)
Also known as the Temple of the god WIRACOCHA, who was the supreme Inka deity, in this place we will find the largest number of Colcas (Barns) we will also see magnificent stone and adobe buildings.
THE CHAPEL OF ANDAHUAYLILLAS (3,093 MASL)
Which is a church that dates from the 17th century. Also known as La Sistina de los Andes for the beauty of its murals, the works in gold leaf and the paintings of the Cusco school that it houses inside.
Arrival in Cusco at 5:00 p.m. Pick up from the bus station and transfer to the hotel.
Night in CuscoDIA 11:
CUSCO – CITY TOUR Y RUINAS CERCANAS
Breakfast at the hotel. Free morning.
Between 12:50 and 1:20 p.m. Pick up from the hotel to begin the visit to the city and nearby ruins: the tour will show us the impressive colonial city built on Inca foundations; We will visit THE CATHEDRAL, of a Renaissance structure and with fine paintings from the «Cuzco School», KORICANCHA, or Temple of the Sun. We continue with the visit to the four ruins near Cusco: SACSAYHUAMAN (great fortress located 5 km from the city) , QENQO (sacred amphitheater, center of worship to the god Puma, place where human sacrifices were made), PUCAPUCARA («red fortress» due to the hue that its rocks acquire in the twilight light) and TAMBOMACHAY (temple to worship water ). Back to the hotel.
Night in Cusco.DIA 12:
VALLE SAGRADO DE LOS INCAS
Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, between 07:50 to 08:20 hrs. Pick up from the hotel to make our visit to the Sacred Valley. During the tour we will visit the town of Pisac, a picturesque colonial mestizo town, in the same way on Sundays Mass is celebrated in Quechua, then we visit the towns of Ccoya, Lamay, Calca and Urubamba on the way. Buffet lunch. In the afternoon, a guided tour of the town of Ollantaytambo, where the archaeological park of Ollantaytambo is located, a gigantic agricultural, administrative, social, religious and military complex in the time of Tahuantinsuyo. Return to Cusco and transfer to the hotel.
Night in Cusco.DÍA 13:
CUSCO/AGUAS CALIENTES
Breakfast at the hotel. At the agreed time, transfer to the train station to start our trip to the citadel of Machu Picchu, after a tour where we will appreciate wonderful landscapes we will arrive at the Aguas Calientes station. Arrival and transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day free to carry out activities of your own interest.
Night in Aguas Calientes.DÍA 14:
AGUAS CALIENTES/CUSCO – MACHU PICCHU
Breakfast at the hotel. At the agreed time, transfer to the Puente Ruinas station, where we will take the buses that will take us to the lost city of the Incas, «Machu Picchu», the most famous example of Inca architecture, discovered in 1911. We will enjoy a guided tour by the main buildings of the citadel such as: El Mirador, Temple of the Three Windows, El Intihuatana, The Main Square, etc. At the end of this tour we will take the bus down to the city of Aguas Calientes where we will have lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon departure by train to Cusco. Arrival in the city and transfer to the hotel.
Night in Cusco.DÍA 15:
CUSCO / PUERTO MALDONADO
Breakfast at the hotel. At the appropriate time, transfer to the airport to take the flight to Puerto Maldonado. Arrival in Puerto Maldonado, the Capital of Biodiversity of Peru, we will receive you at the airport and we will go to Puerto Capitanía, where our boat will wait for you in which we will sail until we reach the chosen hostel. On the way, you will be able to observe rural properties for agricultural and livestock activities near the city. If the weather is right, you will see colorful plants such as giant-flowered heliconias, and the possibility of spotting animals such as capybaras, alligators, terrapins, herons, cormorants, carrion birds, and birds of prey. Upon arrival at the lodge, you will be greeted and taken to your comfortable room. Once settled, a lunch will await you in the cozy dining room. In the afternoon, we will begin our excursions in the jungle. When we return, we have dinner and spend the night.
Night in Lodge in the jungle.DIA 16:
PUERTO MALDONADO
Breakfast at the hotel. Excursions in the jungle, the detail and itinerary will depend on the chosen lodge.
Food and accommodation included in the selected hostel.
Night in Lodge in the jungle.DIA 17:
PUERTO MALDONADO
Breakfast at the hotel. Excursions in the jungle, the detail and itinerary will depend on the chosen lodge.
Food and accommodation included in the selected hostel.
Night in Lodge in the jungle.DIA 18:
PUERTO MALDONADO
Breakfast at the hotel. At the time of opportunity, transfer back to the City of Puerto Maldonado towards the airport.
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