DAY 1: LIMA – CITY TOUR

Upon arrival in Lima, you will be assisted and transferred to your hotel. In the afternoon, at 2:00 p.m., the City Tour will begin with with a tour of contemporary Lima, visiting residential areas such as El Olivar de San Isidro, Miraflores, and Larcomar.

After that we will visit the ancient Huaca Pucllana where we will have a panoramic view. Then, you will explore the Historic Center of Lima, which features over fifty colonial monuments, including the Main Square, the Government Palace and the Cathedral Basilica. The visit to the monumental complex of San Francisco will showcase colonial religious art and the famous “Catacombs” where you will feel the presence of Lima’s colonial past.

• Transfer: from The airport to the hotel
• Hotel: Casa Suyay Hotel or Qema Hotel
• Tour: City Tour in the afternoon

DAY 2: NAZCA LINES AND HUACACHINA OASIS FROM LIMA

Ready for an exciting day of discovery that will take you from the enigmatic Nazca Lines to the relaxing oasis of Huacachina? Follow this carefully planned itinerary to make the most of your full day of exploration.

3:30 AM – Departure from Lima. Start your adventure early. Leave Lima in a comfortable vehicle heading south. The trip will be long, but it is worth it for what awaits you.

10:00 AM – Arrival in Nazca. You will arrive in Nazca after about seven hours of travel. Take some time to stretch your legs and enjoy a revitalizing breakfast at a local restaurant.

10:30 AM – Check in at the airfield for the Nazca Lines Overflight. Head to the airfield for an exciting flyover over the enigmatic Nazca Lines. From the sky, you’ll have stunning views of the geometric figures and animals that have intrigued researchers for decades (duration 35 minutes).

IMPORTANT:

The overflight may take between 30 minutes to 1 hour due to bad weather or other logistical situations that are out of our hands, therefore I ask for your understanding and patience.

1:00 PM – Lunch in Nazca. Recharge with lunch at a local restaurant in Nazca. Try delicious Peruvian cuisine for an authentic culinary experience.

2:00 PM – Trip to Huacachina. Start the journey to the oasis of Huacachina. Enjoy the changing views as you venture into the desert landscape.

4:00 PM – Arrival in Huacachina. When you arrive at the Huacachina oasis, you will be surprised by the beauty of this small paradise surrounded by high sand dunes.

4:30 PM – Buggy and Sandboarding Adventure. Hop aboard a dune buggy for an exciting tour of the dunes. Then, she feels the adrenaline rush as you sandboard the steep sand slopes.

5:30 PM – Sunset in Huacachina. Get ready to witness an unforgettable sunset. The dunes and oasis are illuminated with warm colors as the sun sets on the horizon.

6:30 PM – Return to Lima

Note: To visit Huacachina is depending of the time because we will visit after the overflight of Nazca Lines.

• Transportation round trip (From Lima to Nazca)
• Flight over the Nazca Lines
• Hotel: Casa Suyay Hotel or Qema Hotel

DAY 3: LIMA TO CUSCO – CUSCO CITY TOUR

When you will arrive at Cusco airport, we will welcome you to the Imperial Cusco city and transfer you to your hotel where you can try a hot coca tea at your hotel, a medicinal plant from the Andes that helps with Soroche (altitude sickness).

After a break and a light lunch, we will start our City Tour in Cusco. We will visit 5 impressive places; 2 of them in the cusco city,  Qoricancha (Temple of the Sun) and Sacsayhuaman  and the other 3, surrounding the city of Cusco; these are the archaeological sites of Qüenco, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay. When you observe these wonders you are breathless!

At the end of this long day,  we will transfer you to your hotel to rest peacefully.

• Transfer from the Airport to your hotel
• Hotel: Hacienda Cusco centro Hotel or Monasterio San Pedro Hotel
• Tour: City tour in the afternoon
• Transportation

DÍA 4: SACRED VALLEY TOUR

Sacred Valley Tour start early and head to the high mountain village of Chinchero, famous for its weaving and spectacularly sited at high altitude (3,800m/12,500 ft.) We will visit a weaving house and have a demonstration on dyeing and weaving techniques as well as visiting the Inca site of Chinchero.

From Chinchero, we descend to the base of the Sacred Valley and then onto Ollantaytambo, which features an impressive set of terraces leading from the village centre.

We have a buffet lunch in Urubamba before heading to Pisaq – our final stop for the day. In Pisaq we will first the attractive ruins, built with breathtaking audacity by the Incas and then descend to the market at Pisaq before returning to Cusco, via the ruins at Sacsayhuaman. (If you are short of time this visit might be only very short).

This is a long but rewarding day for those who want to experience the best of the Sacred Valley in a short amount of time.

Places that are visited:

• Transportation
• Lunch.
• Hotel: Hacienda Cusco centro Hotel or Monasterio San Pedro Hotel

INCA TRAIL TO MACHUPICCHU 2D/1N

DAY 5 :CUSCO | OLLANTAYTAMBO – KM 104 – MACHU PICCHU.

Walking Distance – 12km / 7.45 miles
Starting Elevation – 2,100 meters ASL / 6889 feet ASL
Aguas Calientes Elevation – 2,000 meters ASL / 6561 feet ASL
Difficulty: Moderate
Meals: BoxLunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel 2 or 3 stars
Adventure: Absolutely, completely satisfactory

We will start the trip by picking you up from your hotel and then we will drive for 2 hrs  from Cusco to  Ollantaytambo train station. From here, you will take the train for 1 hour approximately to Km 104 (Chachabamba) where we will start our amazing trek on the Inca Trail! Our adventure begins with an uphill hike for about 4 hours until we arrive to the archeological site of Wiña Wayna (Always Young). We will enjoy our  box lunch (you will need to carry it)  here in the middle of the mountains and will have free time to rest and enjoy the beautiful view.
Next, we will continue our hike, moving toward a site called Inti Punku (the Sun Gate). 
After a full day of hiking, we will reach the Sun Gate, where you’ll get your first look at Machu Picchu spread out on the mountain ridge below. From there, we’ll hike for about 45 more minutes down to reach Machu Picchu itself. We’ll explore the upper section of the site following Circuit 01, where you can take the famous postcard photo of Machu Picchu. Afterward, we’ll take a bus or hike down to Aguas Calientes, arriving at around 5:00 PM. Once there, the guide will help you check in at your hotel. You’ll then have free time before dinner, during which you can visit the hot springs for a relaxing bath. After dinner, you’ll return to the hotel to spend the night.

Overnight stay in Aguas Calientes. (Hotel Paqariq Inn)

DAY 6: AGUAS CALIENTES – MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO

Today you will get to enjoy exploring Machu Picchu and experience her magical presence by taking the first bus at 5:30AM  or any time in the morning to the Machu Picchu archeological site.  If you hurry you will get to see the sunrise over Machu Picchu. Take your time, making sure you tour every nook and cranny of this New 7 Wonder of the World and UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. It is an unforgettable experience.

Once inside, your guide will lead you to one of the best spots to take a photo of the citadel. After that, you’ll explore Machu Picchu by following Circuit 03. For about 2 to 3 hours, your guide will show you key landmarks such as the Temple of the Sun, the Inca Houses, the water fountains, agricultural terraces, the Sacred Rock, the Temple of the Condor, and the storehouses.

After the tour, you’ll return to Aguas Calientes for lunch (no included). Once you’ve eaten, your guide will take you to the train station for your ride back to Ollantaytambo by train. From there, you will yake a transportation back to Cusco city and we will wait for you at the bus station in Cusco and we will pick you up from there and take you back to your hotel in Cusco, arriving at around 7:30 PM approx.
Here are a few of alternative activities that you might wish to indulge in on your own:

• Climb up Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain and appreciate the beauty and magnificence of Machu Picchu (not included in your tour price and must be booked in advance.)
• Other optional activities in Aguas Calientes include a visit to the new local museum or to the hot springs (entrance fees required)

You will descend to Aguas Calientes and later on, board the  train around 15:20 or 16:20  depending of the availability of the train tickets for the return trip to Cusco stopping at the Ollantaytambo Station and be driven back to Cusco by Bus and finally back to  your hotel.

• Difficulty: Easy.

Overnight stay in Cusco. (Hotel Hacienda Cusco  or  Hotel Monasterio San Pedro)

DÍA 7: RAINBOW MOUNTAIN TOUR

The pick up from your hotel will be depending of your tour, then we will drive for 4 hours approximately until the village of Cusipata, in this place will take your breakfast, culminated this we will continue driving for 1 hour aprox.  to the village of Chilca, from this point will start our adventure, the walk will be between  1 hour up the hill aprox. where you can see beautiful landscapes full of streams , mountains, lakes, snow-capped mountains as well as flora and fauna, after this time to get to our desired destination Vinicunca or Hill of colors taking adequate time to capture this magical place in photographs and in our memories, in addition to this place we can also appreciate the Apu Ausangate, nevado more venerated by the Incas. Then live this magical experience we descend again to Chilca for 1 hour down the hill to the bus station and the back to Cusipata for our lunch, finally return to the city of Cusco arriving at Regocijo square at 17:30 hrs approximately.

• Overnight stay in Cusco. (Hotel Hacienda Cusco  or  Hotel Monasterio San Pedro)
• Transportation
• Breakfast and Lunch

DAY 8. CUSCO – PUNO BUS

After an early breakfast, we will pick you up between 6:00 a.m. to 6:20 a.m. to transfer you to the bus station, where you will take the tourist bus. This is a full-day ride to Puno. You will enjoy stops along the way and visit some Inca and pre-Inca ruins. When you arrive at Puno, our representative will pick you up and transfer you to your hotel.

Once at your hotel you will get a quick briefing session. This can be done in person or through a phone call.

• Accommodation: Hotel Hacienda Puno
• Meals: Breakfast
• Bus: From Cusco to Puno (in a group service)
• Private Transportation in a private service from Cusco to Puno

DAY 9. Lake Titicaca and Homestay in Amantani Island

Pick-up will be between 7:30 a.m. to 8 a.m. You will be transferred to the lakes port where you will take a boat to the floating island of Uros, where you will have time to explore around.

Following this, you will take a boat ride to the next island, Amanti Island, where you will stay with a local family. Tonight will be a basic accommodation, but a memorable one, as you will be surrounded by a nice family. This will allow for an opportunity to see how the indigenous people of the lake live. In the afternoon, you will climb the mountain up to the Temple of Pachatata to watch the sunset and party with the locals.

Accommodation: Overnight with local family in Amantani Island
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Entrance Tickets: All Included

DAY 10. Taquile Island & Return to Puno

You will have an early breakfast with the family and take a boat to the next island called Taquile. This island is known for its intricate and rich textile and weaving traditions and sustainable tourism practices. You will have the opportunity to walk around the island and enjoy a delicious lunch by the lake, you will return to Puno around 3:30 p.m. 

We hate to see you leave but hope you enjoyed your adventure exploring the gems of south Peru!. Our transfer will come to pick you up from the port of lake titicaca in Puno ready to take you to the airport in Juliaca or bus station in Puno.

Meals: Breakfast & lunch
Entrance Tickets: All Included

All fees are based on double room occupancy. Single rooms can be booked for an additional fee.

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WHAT’S INCLUDED?

Lima tour 2d/1n

Included

• Entrance tickets Catacombs and Nazca Lines
• Transportation round trip (Lima – Nazca)
• Flight tickets over the Nazca lines
• Tour guide
• Hotel 2 Nights

No included

• Meals and Tips

Cusco and Sacred Valley

Included:

• Transportation
• Guiding Tour.
• Entrance tickets
• Breakfast
• Hotel 2 Nights
• Lunch (Sacred Valley)

No Included:

• Meals no mentioned in the Itinerary

INCA TRAIL 2 DAYS

Included:

• Pre-departure briefing: You will meet your guide at your hotel for guidance on the trek.The meeting will be at 6:00 p.m. the night before your trip begins.
• Transportation: Pick up from your hotel in the morning and transport by private vehicle to the bus station (starting point of the trek).
• Experienced guide: official, professionally trained and English-speaking tour guide. Your guide will explain the culture and environment along the entire route. He or she will keep you safe and sound during your hike so you can enjoy your time without worry!
• Accommodation: 1 night in a hotel.
• Meals: 1 Breakfasts, 1 Box Lunch, 1 Dinners  (Vegetarian, vegan or special menus are available at no additional cost)
• Medical kit: Our crew will bring a first aid kit, including an emergency oxygen bottle.
• Train tickets: From Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo – Round trip (Expedition service with Peru Rail or Inca Rail (subject to availability)
• Transportation: Transportation from Ollantaytambo train station to your hotel in Cusco (Day 2)
• 24-hour guest service: We have telephone service available 24 hours a day to facilitate communication and preparation with the agency before your trek.

RAINBOW MOUNTAIN – (Regular service)

• Transport
• Tour guide.
• Entrance tickets
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Hotel

PUNO – LAKE TITICACA

• Transport
• Tour guide
• Accommodation (Hotel & Homestay)
• Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner According to the  itinerary.

NOT INCLUDED:

• Walking sticks: You can rent a set from our company if you wish for the Inca trail.
• Airline tickets 
• Personal clothing 
• Travel Insurance
• Tips for our staff: Please note that our agency staff is well paid, so please feel free to tip or not as you wish.
• Additional costs, delays beyond management’s control (scenery, bad weather conditions, modification of the itinerary for safety reasons, illness, change in government policy, political instability/strike, etc.)

WHAT YOU HAVE TO TAKE WITH YOU

• Original Passport (the same used for booking your trek)
• Valid student card (if you booked as a student)
• Good daypack (the smaller, the better)
• Water storage: 2-3 L (Camelbaks are encouraged).
• Comfortable hiking boots with ankle support
• Toilet paper

WHAT TO PUT IN YOUR BACKPACK

• 2 shirts
• 2 hiking pants at least
• 2 sets of undergarments
• 3 sets of hiking socks
• Couple Fleece/ Thermals
• Warm clothes, down jacket — 2nd campsite temp around 3º C.
• Battery Charger: No electricity along the trek
• Large plastic bags 

TOILETRIES

• Face moisturizer
• Hand Sanitizer
• Wet wipes
• Toothbrush and paste
• Personal medications
• First aid kit: band aids, moleskin, etc.

WHAT TO PUT IN THE DAY BACKPACK

• We highly recommend a small backpack 30 to 40L for hiking in the day. A big backpack will not be allowed into Machu Picchu. The remainder of your belongings will be in your duffel bag at camp.
• Water: Please supply your own water until the first lunch spot, then we will provide you with cold boiled water at every meal time. Please bring your canteens.
• Sun Hat
• Sunscreen
• Mosquito repellent
• Wool Hat
• Rain gear
• Fleece
• Snacks like chocolate bars, cereal bars or any dry fruits
• Coca leaves
• Gloves
• Camera
• Hand sanitizer
• Toilet paper and small plastic bag for waste
• Extra Money for Souvenirs, Drinks & Tips

Group Service : USD1800.00 per person

• In the group service there will be over 10 people and 1 tour guide

Private service: Prices

•  GROUP of 2 – 3 people – $2700 per person
•  GROUP of 4 – 5 people – $2200 per person
•  GROUP of 6 – 7  people – $2000 per person
•  GROUP of 8 – + people -$1800 per person.
•  If you have a bigger group please send as a email to booking@perutreks.net and we will provide you more prices