NAZCA 2 DAYS / 1 NIGHT

Day 01: Lima – Nazca

Transfer hotel /bus station. The Royal Class to Ica bus. Transfer to your City tour in Ica, then private transfer to Nazca. Nazca is a city founded in 1951. It is an above the Southern Coast of Peru, its climate is dry and warm. It was the origin of ones of the greatest culture of the Pre-Inca period. The mysterious markings on the desert called “The plains of Nazca “are known all over the word. These drawings design by unknown and ancient people only make sense from the air. At present the origin and meaning are unknown. Overnight in Nazca

Day 02: Nazca – Lima

Today early morning flight over the Nazca lines. The world of Nazca is associated all over the world with the huge geometrical figures that hundreds of years ago were etched on the extensive plains of the Peruvian coastal desert. The mysteries of the Nazca lines remain unsolved. Why they were made, by whom they were constructed and how they were built have attracted the attention of thousands of people, from eager travelers to well know scientists.
The Nazca Lines and figures hold many secrets and mysteries, still without explanation, even for the numerous scholars from all over the world that have invested much of their time and effort. After the over flight, tour to Chauchilla Cemetery, where individual and multiple burials can be seen. In the multiple tombs are believed to be important persons buried in the company of their servants. The bodies were mummified, exposing only the head from the mummy bundle, which was covered, in some cases with feather masks.
Transfer bus station or by private transfer to Lima. Royal Class bus to Lima.

3 Days / 2 Nights ICA, PARACAS & NAZCA

Day 1 – LIMA / PARACAS
Drive along the Pan American Highway to the Hotel Paracas in the Pisco province. After lunch at the hotel, take a tour of the Paracas Museum to appreciate the pre-Columbian textiles and artifacts of the
Nazca-Paracas cultures. Then visit Lagunillas and the “Mirador de Lobos”.

Day 2 – PARACAS / ICA
In the early morning, there is a short tour to the Ballestas Islands. On the way, you will appreciate the famous “Candelabra”. Drive from Paracas to Ica, with a brief visit to the Regional Museum. Upon arrival in Ica, check-in at the Las Dunas Hotel.

Day 3 – ICA / NAZCA / LIMA
Drive to the small airfield of Nazca for a 45 minute over-flight of the Nazca plains, which affords the opportunity to appreciate the drawings and figures that are so intriguing to archaeologists and anthropologists. Upon return to Lima, stop for lunch at the Hotel Paracas. Arrives in Lima in the evening.

PARACAS NATIONAL RESERVE 2 Days / 1 Night

Day 1: Lima – Pisco – Paracas National Reserve
Very early in the morning pick up from your hotel and transfer to the bus station to take bus to the city of Pisco. Arrival to the selected hotel. Visit to the Julio C. Tello site museum to observe fine pottery pieces and the famous polychrome textiles made by the Paracas people. Visit to the Cathedral, the sea lions look out point, and Lagunillas and Atenas, accessible beautiful beaches where we will enjoy the sun and the sea. Return to Pisco. Overnight in Pisco or Paracas.

Day 2: Ballestas Islands – Lima (B)
Early in the morning motor boat excursion to Ballestas Islands, in the Paracas National Reserve, where we will observe sea lions, bobo bird, pelicans, penguins and marine birds, among many other species converge looking for shelter.
From the boat we will observe the famous Candelabro, an enigmatic figure that many people believed is related to the Nazca lines, others link the drawing to the Southern Cross constellation and many other believe it is a stylized drawing of a cactus, that was used by high Inca and pre-Inca priests as hallucinogen. After taking pictures of the sea lions, seals and seabirds rookeries we will return to Pisco. Transfer to the bus station and return to Lima. End of services.

FULL DAY NAZCA LINES

Full Day
Morning transfer to Lima airport. Assistance on departure flight to Ica, upon arrival, change to a smaller high-wing light aircraft for over flight of the mysterious Nazca Lines. Enormous line drawings of animals, birds and geometrical figures, remain etched in the desert and which can only be appreciated from the air. Even though, they are centuries old and how they were made and their purpose are still an enigma.
After lunch in Ica, visit the Regional Museum of Archeology and the Huacachina Lagoon. In the afternoon, return flight to Lima. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. End of services.

5 Days / 4 Nights Amazon Lodge

Day One: Iquitos/City Tour/Momon River/Lodge

* Our Guide collects you from the airport or your hotel in our private bus.
* You will be accompanied by a permanent English speaking Guide during the whole trip
* City tour of the principal attractions of Iquitos:
o The Main Square, The Catholic Cathedral,
o The cast Iron House built by Eiffel, The Boulevar
o Visit the Municipal Museum
* We board our speedboat for the trip up the Nanay and Momon rivers.
* Visit the Boras Indigenous Tribe
* Visit to the Serpentarium to see snakes and other exotic animals.
* Upon arrival at the Lodge we are warmly greeted with a welcome drink made of local tropical fruits.
* Canoe rides on the river

Day Two: Lodge

* (Optional) we rise at the crack of dawn, around 5:30 am, for an hour long canoe ride upriver to enjoy the great variety of bird life.
* Hike through the jungle to explore the rainforest.
* Visit the Jibaro Indigenous Tribe.
* Visit to the small villages of Gen Gen and Centro Fuerte to learn their customs and habits.
o Visit the “Chullachaki” Mini- Zoo
o Visit the JARDIN BOTANICO
* Our Guide fascinates us with tales of the jungle

Day Three: Lodge

* Taking a hike to the Trapiche where you will taste delicious sugarcane liquor.Excursión de pesca
* Fishing to harvest the abundant variety of fish in the river.
* We have a musical jungle jam session using a variety of local acoustic instruments.

Day Four: Lodge/Full Day Amazonas river

* Full Day in the Amazonas river
o Visit to the Monkey Island
o Excursion on the Amazon river to see the pink or grey dolphins

Day Five: Lodge//Yagua Indians/Pilpintuwasi/Iquitos

* Visit the Yagua Indigenous Tribe
* Visit to Pilpintuwasi Butterfly Farm
* We head back to the city of Iquitos.
* Observation of the meeting of the waters Nanay and Momon River
* Tour Amazonas and Itaya rivers.
* City Tours:
o The floating city of Belen also known as the Venice of the Jungle,
o
Quistococha Zoo and Lake.
* • Airport.

3 days / 02 nights Ceiba Tops

Day 01 – Iquitos – Ceiba Tops
Reception at the airport, brief city orientation and transfer to the Explorama dock. Twenty-five mile journey down the Amazon River to Ceiba Tops, where rooms with air conditioning and private bathrooms provide the comforts of home in the rainforest. Afternoon hike in the beautiful primary rainforest reserve surrounding the lodge which includes many huge trees festooned with epiphytes. After dinner there may be local flute or guitar music at the El Toucan Bar or the guides are always ready to relate some of the many legends of the Amazon forest.
Lunch, Dinner
Overnight Ceiba Tops

Day 02 – Ceiba Tops
Morning boat ride, spotting for dolphins, to visit a small village of Yagua Indians where your guide will explain the local Yagua Indian culture and how it was affected by the arrival of Europeans and the passing of time. There will also be an opportunity to see some of the local crafts and for a demonstration of the blowgun which some of the Yagua elders still use for hunting. Afternoon walking excursion to the neighboring town of Indiana. Originally a Franciscan mission, Indiana has grown into a large river community with its own market, high school and small hospital.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight Ceiba Tops

Day 03 – Ceiba Tops – Iquitos
Your choice of morning walking or boating excursion to further enjoy the rainforest and Amazon River. Afternoon transfer to Iquitos and to the airport.
Breakfast, Lunch (if departure flight permits)

4 days, 3 nights Explorama Lodge

Places to visit: Iquitos, Loreto.

Day 01: Iquitos – Explorama Lodge

Reception at the airport, brief city orientation and transfer to the Explorama dock. Fifty mile journey down the Amazon River to Yanamono Stream where Explorama Lodge is located. Afternoon hike along the “Lake Trail” through lowland rainforest which is seasonally flooded. During the high water season, this excursion is done by open boat! Night walk or open boat ride to enjoy the sounds of the rainforest and stars of the Southern sky.
Lunch, Dinner Overnight Explorama Lodge

Día 02: Explorama Lodge

Morning walk along the “Bushmaster Trail”, where scientific studies by the Missouri Botanical Gardens have found one of the world’s highest biodiversity of trees per square hectare. Your guide will point out many plants used in medicine today and many that we may use in the future. Afternoon open boat trip along the Amazon in search of either of the two species of freshwater dolphin found in the river and a chance for an afternoon swim.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Overnight Explorama Lodge

Día 03 EXxplorama Lodge – Iquitos

Morning walk along a local river trail with stops along the way to visit the “ribereños” or river people, visit a river school, see the local sugar cane rum “factory”or visit our resident American medical doctor in her clinic sponsored by the Rotary Club. Transfer back to Iquitos for your departure flight to Lima.
Breakfast, Lunch (if departure flight permits)

(This Program may vary depending of the weather).

06 days / 05 nights The Peruvian Northern

Places to visit along the Tour: Lima / Trujillo / Chiclayo.

Day 01: Lima – Arrival

Reception at the airport and transfer to your selected hotel.

Day 02: Lima: City Tour & Archaeological Museum

Morning free to rest after your international travel. We recommend you to sleep long enough to be ready to start this unforgettable journey through this wonderful country. Free time for lunch. In the afternoon, guided city tour by the most attractive and important sites in Lima: the “City of Kings”. The tour includes Lima’s Historical Center, visiting San Martin Square, the Main square, the GovernmentPalace, the City Hall, the Cathedral, the CathedralMuseum, the Church of Santo Domingo with the tombs of Saint Rose and Saint Martin of Porras and Lima’s Colonial Balconies. You will visit the Convent and Church of Saint Francisco. From here, we leave Lima downtown towards the district of Pueblo Libre to visit The Museum of Anthropology and Archaeology that comprises the biggest collection of pre-Hispanic objects. Evening free to rest as the next Day our guide will pick you up very early.

Day 03: Lima / Trujillo: Temples of the Sun and the Moon – Huanchaco – Chan Chan.

Breakfast in the hotel. Departure to Trujillo by flight, arrival and transfer to the Hotel, afterwards visit to the giants adobe constructions built by the Mochica culture in the 5th century, called Temple of the Sun, considered the largest adobe pyramid in Peru, and the Temple of the Moon, housing an extensive burial ground and some fine polychrome murals in which their deity is often printed. Is believed that both were complementary, one administrative and the other religious. Proceed to Huanchaco beach, well frequented by beach-goers and surfers, you will have the opportunity to appreciate, during lunch, the local fishermen surfing the waves in their traditional “Caballitos de Totora”, little reed boats used for fishing since pre Inca times, by northern Peruvians. In the afternoon, visit the largest mud archaeological complex of the pre-Hispanic America, Chan Chan, ancient capital of the Chimú Empire (13th Century), visiting the Temple del Arco Iris (rainbow), the site museum and the Tshudi Palace.

Day 04: Trujillo – Chiclayo: Túcume pyramids

Early in the morning, after breakfast, transfer to the bus station to take the public bus to Chiclayo (2 hours 30 minutes aprox.). Upon arrival, transfer to your selected hotel.
After lunch, drive 40 minutes from Chiclayo to visit the archaeological complex of Túcume or Valley of the Pyramids, an important archaeological complex of the Lambayeque culture (BC 1000 / 1350 AD), consisting of pyramids from which the extensive pre-columbian urban site can be surveyed.

Day 05: Chiclayo: Huaca Rajada – Sipán Royal Tombs Museum

After a typical northern breakfast, begin excursion to the impressive necropolis of Huaca Rajada, a Mochica funeral center where a great number of tombs have been discovered and where the tombs of the Old Lord of Sipan (3rd Century) and the Lord of Sipan (5th Century), famous for its objects in gold and semi-precious stones, were unearthed in the decade of 1980′s by Peruvian archaeologists led by Dr. Walter Alva. Transfer to your selected hotel. In the afternoon, visit to the Sipan Royal Tombs Museum.

Day 06: Chiclayo – Lima

Transfer and assistance on your departure to Lima.
Arrival to Lima airport and international connection.
End of services.

15 days / 14 nights The Best of Peru

Places to visit along the Tour: Lima – Arequipa – The Colca Valley – Puno – Sillustani – Cusco – Machu Picchu – Nazca

Day 01: Lima

Arrival, assistance and transfer to the selected hotel in Lima, lodging.

Day 02: Lima

Breakfast. In the morning tour of the city and the ArchaeologicalMuseum, rest of the Day at leisure; lodging.

Day 03: Lima – Arequipa

Breakfast, transfer to the airport, flight to the White City of Arequipa. Arrival, reception and transfer to the selected hotel; in the afternoon, guided tour by the historical center, lodging.

Day 04: – Arequipa – Colca Canyon.

Breakfast. Departure heading to the Colca Canyon, in the journey we will appreciate the vulcanoes Misti, Chachani, Sabancaya, arrival in Chivay, the entrance gate to the valley; lodging in the selected hotel.

Day 05 – Colca Canyon – Arequipa

Breakfast. Departure heading to the Cruz of the Condor lookout, the tour will continue towards Yaque, Cabanaconde and other small villages along the road, return to Arequi-pa, arrival at the end of the afternoon, transfer and lodging at the hotel in Arequipa.

Day 06 – Arequipa – Puno – Sillustani

Breakfast. Transfer to the airport, flight to Juliaca, arrival and transfer to Puno located at the shores of the legendary lakeTitikaka. On the road along Juliaca and Puno we will stop to visit Sillustani, to appreciate the chullpas or funeral pre-Inca towers located along the lake Umayo. Transfer and lodging in to the hotel.

Day 07 – Puno – Sailing Lake Titikaka – Puno

Breakfast. Transfer to the port of Puno , cruise over the Titikaka Lake, the tour sails to the surprising floating islands of the Uros Indian, the sail will continue towards the Taquile island. Return to Puno , arrival at late afternoon, transfer to the selected hotel, lodging.

Day 08 – Puno – Cusco

Breakfast. Transfer to the bus station, departure to Cusco . During the journey, tour of the Archaeological complex of Pucara, the Temple of Viracocha in Rajchi and, if time allows it, Andahuaylillas and its beautiful chapel called The Andean Sixtina Chapel, arrival to Cusco . Transfer to the selected hotel, lodging.

Day 09 – Cusco

Breakfast. Morning at leisure, in the afternoon visits to the city and their surroundings, the four nearby ruins: Sacsayhuamán, Kenko, Puca-Pucara and Tambomachay. Lodging

Day 10 – Cusco – The Sacred Valley of the Incas

Breakfast. Heading through the Sacred Valley, coinciding with the market and day of fair and market, we will visit the colored market of Pisaq, we will continue toward Urubamba and we will arrive to the Ollantaytambo Archaeological Complex, includes lunch; lodging at Ollantaytambo in one of the cozies selected Hostels.

Day 11 – The Sacred Valley of the Incas – Machu Picchu

Breakfast. Transfer to the train station of Ollantaytambo where we will take the train to the lost city of the Incas: Machu Picchu. At the town of Aguas Calientes, where we will take the bus that will transfer us to the citadel of Machu Picchu, guided visit of the archaeological group, lunch in Aguas Calientes, free time to walk for the surroundings; lodging in the selected hotel.

Day 12 – Machu Picchu – Cusco

Breakfast. Day at leisure, in the afternoon we take the return train to Cusco , arrival and transfer to the hotel.

Day 13 – Cusco – Lima – Nazca

Breakfast, transfer to the Cusco airport, return flight to Lima. Arrival, reception and transfer to the Cruz del Sur crucero bus service going to the city of Nazca, located amid the extensive coastal desert, reception and transfer at the hotel.

Day 14 – Nazca – Lima

Breakfast, transfer to the Nazca aerodrome and flight over the lines and draws of Nazca.
After, transfer to the bus station and return to Lima.
Overnight at the selected hotel.

Day 15 – Lima.

Breakfast. Free morning, transfer to the airport and International flight.

14 days / 13 nights Peru Mystical

Places to visit along the Tour: Lima /Puno /Cusco /Valle Sagrado /Ollantaytambo /Machu Picchu /Cusco / Maldonado /Tambopata /Paracas /Ica /Nazca

Day 01: Lima

International arrival and transfer to the selected hotel.We recommend you to sleep long enough to be ready to start this unforgettable journey through this wonderful country.

Day 02: Lima – City Tour

Breakfast in the hotel.
Morning free to recover from the long previous journey. Free time for lunch. In the afternoon, guided city tour by the most attractive and important sites in Lima: the “City of Kings”. The tour includes Lima’s HistoricalCenter, visiting San Martin Square, the Main Square, the GovernmentPalace, the City Hall, the Cathedral, and the Church of Santo Domingo with the tombs of Saint Rose and Saint Martin of Porras and Lima’s Colonial Balconies. Evening free to rest as the next Day our guide will pick you up early.

Day 03: Lima – Puno

Breakfast in the hotel.
Transfer to the airport and connection to Puno by domestic flight. Arrival to Puno and transfer to the selected hotel. Lodging.

Day 04: Puno – Titicaca Lake

Breakfast in the hotel.
Early in the morning, we will have an unforgettable sail tour on the waters of the TiticacaLake to the “Floating Islands” of the Uros Indians. 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 fiber from the Papiro family. 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 your hotel. Evening free.

Day 05: Puno – Cusco

Breakfast in the hotel.
Early transfer to the bus station, to leave heading to Cusco . During the journey, tour of the Archaeological complex of Pucará, the Temple of Viracocha in Rajchi and, if time allows it; Andahuaylillas and its beautiful chapel called The Andean Sistine Chapel.
Arrival to Cusco and transfer to the selected hotel.
Lodging.

Day 06: Cusco : City tour

Breakfast in the hotel.
Remaining morning free to rest in your hotel in order to avoid altitude sickness. In the afternoon, we will visit the city of Cusco on a guided tour 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 Pucará and the impressive fortress of Sacsayhuamán, strategically built on a hill overlooking Cusco , famous for its enormous carved stones, some of them standing over 9 m / 30 ft high and weighing over 350 tons. Return to your hotel.

Day 07: Cusco – Sacred Valley

Breakfast in the hotel.
Heading through the Sacred Valley, coinciding with the market and fair Day, we will visit the coloring market of Pisaq, we will continue toward Urubamba and we will arrive to the Ollantaytambo Archaeological Complex, includes lunch; lodging at Ollantaytambo in one of the cozies selected hostels.

Day 08: Ollantaytambo – Machu Picchu

Breakfast in the hotel.
Transfer to the train station of Ollantaytambo where we will take the train to the lost city of the Incas: Machu Picchu. At the town of Aguas Calientes, where we will take the bus that will transfer us to the citadel of Machu Picchu, the guided visit of the archaeological group, lunch in Aguas Calientes, free time to walk for the surroundings; lodging in the selected hotel.

Day 09: Machu Pichu – Cusco

Breakfast in the hotel.
Day at leisure, in the afternoon we take the return train to Cusco , arrival and transfer to the hotel.

Day 10: Cusco – Puerto Maldonado – Tambopata

Breakfast in the hotel.
Transfer to the airport and connection to Puerto Maldonado by plane.
Arrival at Puerto Maldonado airport.Greeting and transportation from the airport to the river port.Set out on outboard motorboat down the Madre de DiosRiver to RESERVA AMAZÓNICA (45 min). Arrival at the lodge. Welcome drink, accommodations and lunch at the lodge. Guided walk along the lodge’s Trail System or Evening Nature Presentations on Amazonian topics. Typical dinner at the lodge. Evening walk, sounds identification and search of Amazon animal footprints.
Overnight at RESERVA AMAZÓNICA

Day 11: Tambopata

Excursion to RolinIsland with the possibility of observing various species of monkeys.
Buffet-style tropical breakfast at the lodge. Visit to the wetlands flooded ecosystem.
Lunch at the lodge. Boat ride up the Madre de DiosRiver. 1-hour trek to LakeSandoval.
Rowboat excursion around the lake. Possible swim in the lukewarm waters.
Sunset and moonrise observation. Return downstream to RESERVA AMAZÓNICA with a chance of observing caimans and nocturnal birds along the ride. Evening Nature Presentations on Amazonian topics. Typical dinner at the lodge. Overnight at RESERVA AMAZÓNICA

Day 12: Tambopata – Puerto Maldonado – Lima – Pisco – Paracas

Buffet-style tropical breakfast at the lodge.
Return to Puerto Maldonado , transportation to the airport and visit to the Butterfly Farm. Departure from Puerto Maldonado airport to Lima. Arrival and reception in Lima and transfer to the Bus Station going to the city of Pisco. Reception at the Pisco bus station and transfer to the selected hotel. Lodging.

Day 13: Paracas – Ica – Nazca – Ica – Lima

Breakfast in the hotel.
Very early transfer to the Bay of Paracas; cruise tour to the Ballestas Island by motorized boat, where we can observe sea lions, boobies, 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
After arrival to Ica, we will transfer to Ica airport to take an aircraft flight over the enigmatic Nazca Lines. These enormous lineal drawings of animals, birds and geometric figures, remain etched in the desert and they can only be appreciated from the air.
After flying over the Nazca markings, we will do a guided visit to the Regional Museum of Archaeology to learn a little more about the Nazca and Paracas pre-Inca cultures and the legendary town of wizards and witches called Cachiche. Transfer to the bus station and return to Lima.Transfer to the selected hotel for overnight.

Day 14: Lima

Breakfast in the hotel. Transfer to the airport for the international connection.

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