TRADITIONAL 9-DAY TOUR PACKAGE IN PERU

After breakfast, a city tour where we will visit the residential districts of San Isidro and Miraflores, passing by the Huaca Pucllana, El Olivar Park in San Isidro, Miraflores Central Park, and Larcomar Shopping Center, where we will have a spectacular panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean. Then we will visit Lima’s Historic Center, San Martín Square, Main Square, Government Palace, Cathedral Basilica, Archbishop’s Palace, City Hall, Santo Domingo Church, where the tombs of Santa Rosa and San Martín de Porres are located, and the balconies of Colonial Lima. We will continue with the Convent and Church of San Francisco, the largest monumental complex of Colonial Art in America and a Cultural Heritage of Humanity

PARACAS BEACH - BALLESTAS ISLANDS (START 04:30 AM FINISH 10 PM APROX)

• We will visit Paracas Beach, where we will enjoy its breezes and the tranquility of the sea.
• We will transfer to the Marina Turística de Paracas port.
• We will start the offshore excursion to the Ballestas Islands on modern motor boats equipped with all safety measures.
• On the way to the islands, we will observe the famous and gigantic geoglyph known as El Candelabro, and the guide will narrate different theories about its creation.
• We will observe the ancient port used for guano extraction.
• We will tour around the Ballestas Islands, where we will witness their impressive rock formations.
• Within the islands, we will observe sea lions, the sea lion nursery, Humboldt penguins, guanay birds, and other marine species.
• We will visit the Boulevard of Paracas located in the same beach area.
• We will visit the Craft Fair where we can purchase souvenirs and decorations.

ICA - OASIS HUACACHINA – CHINCHA

• After visiting Paracas, we will head to Ica in our private transportation.
• We will visit the Nietto Winery, where an expert will show us the entire process and production of Wine and Pisco.
• We will be invited to taste their main products from the winery (Wines, Pisco, Macerated Pisco, and Pisco Creams) in the style and interaction of the Ica winemakers.
• After tasting and sampling the wine, we will visit the Noelia Chocolatería.
• We will visit the Oasis of Huacachina and its surroundings. • Those who wish can have a unique experience with the Buggies in the Ica dunes and practice the adventure sport of sandboarding from the high dunes.
• Finally, we will visit the Racimo de Uva Winery in Chincha, where we will enjoy an Afro-Peruvian artistic show and participate in contests.
• Back to Lima

After breakfast, transfer to the airport to board the flight to the city of Cusco. Arrival, reception, and transfer to the selected hotel. Free time to rest and acclimatize to the altitude. In the afternoon, a city tour in Cusco, visiting the Main Square, the Cathedral, and the Temple of the Sun or Korikancha. We will continue outside the city to visit the Inca complexes of Qenqo, Tambomachay, Puca Pucara, and the Sacsayhuamán Temple, famous for its enormous carved stones assembled with astonishing precision. Some of these stones exceed 9 meters in height and weigh over 350 tons. Night in Cusco.

Around 7:50 am, pick-up from the hotel. Departure from the city of Cusco towards the natural storehouse of the Incas and along the sacred river, the Vilcanota or Urubamba. This day will allow us to get close to the customs of its inhabitants. During our journey, we will visit the picturesque mestizo colonial town of Pisac. This town also houses one of the Inca cities that captivates many visitors. Next, we head to another town for lunch prepared with local products. Our next site to visit is Ollantaytambo, “the living Inca city.” This city was built for the purpose of administration and surveillance against possible invasions. After finishing our visit to this important site, we will have the opportunity to walk through the narrow streets of the town to get a clear idea of its urban layout. Finally, we will head to the Ollantaytambo train station to take the train that will transport us to the town of Machu Picchu. At around 7:00 pm, we will depart on the train to Machu Picchu Pueblo. Around 8:45 pm, arrival in Machu Picchu – transfer to the hotel. Night in Machu Picchu Pueblo (Aguas Calientes).

After a good rest in the town of Machu Picchu and receiving instructions from our guide, we will head to the Bus Station, which will take us on a 45-minute journey ascending 400 meters in altitude to the wonder of the world, Machu Picchu. Upon arriving at the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu, we will begin our experience with our guide, visiting the most important places such as temples, plazas, astronomical centers, and other sectors for approximately 3 hours. After our exploration of the Inca city, we will take the bus back down to Aguas Calientes to catch the train back to Ollantaytambo. Upon arrival at the Ollantaytambo station, our transfer will be waiting to take us to the city of Cusco. Night in Cusco.

Early in the morning, we will depart on a tourist bus heading to the city of Puno (3,860 meters above sea level). During the journey, we will visit the picturesque town of Andahuaylillas, where we will visit the San Pedro de Andahuaylillas temple, nicknamed the “Sistine Chapel of America” for its wealth of colonial art and frescoes covering walls, plinths, ceilings, and entrances. Along the way, we will also make a stop at Raqchi, where we will visit the spectacular Inca sanctuary built during the reign of Inca Pachacútec, dedicated to the great Inca god Wiracocha. It has a large central wall with a stone base and other walls made of adobe. In the temple’s surroundings, there are various ancient buildings used as houses or storage areas. We will have a buffet lunch in a peaceful countryside location, where we will delight in regional culinary art. Approximately 70 kilometers ahead, we will pass through the Raya region, where we will see herds of alpacas and llamas typical of the Andean fauna. We will then travel along the Collao Plateau, stopping in the town of Pucara, an important pre-Inca religious center that preserves the best examples of its traditions in a lithic museum. In the afternoon, we will arrive in Puno and transfer you to your hotel. Night in Puno.

Uros Floating Islands and Taquile Island (A) Early in the morning, after breakfast at your hotel, transfer to the pier to embark on an unforgettable motorboat excursion on Lake Titicaca. We will visit the Uros Floating Islands, inhabited by Andean natives who build their own islands by periodically adding new layers of totora reeds. They also use this material to construct their houses and boats. We will then continue to Taquile Island, inhabited by Quechua natives who have developed an efficient and original social system, as well as magnificent weaving techniques and artistry, passed down from generation to generation. After having lunch at an inn in Taquile, we will take a walk through its hills and archaeological sites. In the afternoon, we will return to the city of Puno. Arrival and transfer to the selected hotel. Night in Puno.

After breakfast and at the scheduled time, transfer to Juliaca airport for your flight to Lima. End of our services.