DAY 01: ARRIVAL IN LIMA
Arrival in Lima, reception and transfer to the chosen hotel, rest.
Accommodation in Lima.
DAY 02: CITY TOUR COLONIAL AND MODERN LIMA
Breakfast.
2:30 p.m. We begin our tour at the Huaca Pucllana with a panoramic view of this important ceremonial center belonging to the Lima culture. We head towards the center of Lima, passing through the different neighborhoods of San Isidro, Lince and Cercado. We will appreciate the Palace of Justice, Museum of Lima, Museum of Italian Art, French Palace and Plaza San Martín. Our pedestrian visit begins in the Plaza de Armas where in addition to appreciating the Cathedral of Lima, Municipal Palace, Government Palace, Archbishop's Palace; We will have free space to take photos of the attractions. We will enter the Convent of San Francisco and visit one of the main attractions, its catacombs, which are a series of underground passages under the church, where the ancient inhabitants of the city were buried and where the remains of 25,000 people are found. Finally we will have a panoramic view of the Parque del Amor, Pacific Ocean and Larcomar. Return to the hotel. Accommodation in Lima.
DAY 03: LIMA / FULL DAY PARACAS – HUACACHINA / LIMA
Appropriate time transfer to the bus station.
05:15 hrs Departure towards Paracas with Full Equipment bus. (4 hrs trip).
08:30 hrs Arrival in Paracas. Reception at the terminal and transfer to the port.
09:00 hrs You will leave for the Ballestas Islands in modern gliders where you can see El Candelabro; a large geoglyph that serves as a lighthouse for navigators and was related to the Nazca Lines. The Ballestas Islands are made up of rock formations where there is an important marine fauna with guano birds such as the Guanay, Piquero and the Zarcillo mainly. You can also see the Humboldt penguin, an endangered animal. Likewise, on these islands we can observe varieties of sea lions and other mammals, serving as a natural refuge. This entire visit will last approximately 2:00 hrs.
11:25 hrs You will board the bus heading to Ica. (1 hour trip).
Arrival in Ica.
13:00 hrs Start of CITY TOUR ICA: You will visit the Plaza de Armas, Colonial Mansions, The Sanctuary of the Lord of Luren, Regional Museum of Ica, Wine Cellars to learn about the process and tasting of Peruvian wines and piscos. You will also have a visit to the Huacachina Lagoon, considered the oasis of America, a place where adventure sports such as Buggies and Sandboarding are practiced (at the expense of the passenger).
18:00 hrs Board the bus returning to the city of Lima. (5 hrs of travel)
11:00 p.m. Arrival in the city of Lima, reception and transfer to the hotel.
Accommodation in Lima.
DAY 04: LIMA / CUSCO – CITY TOUR + ARCHAEOLOGICAL PARK
Breakfast. Transfer to the airport for our departure to Cusco.
Upon arrival, reception and transfer to the chosen hotel.
At 12:30 hrs we will begin our tour of the City of Cusco. We will visit the Plaza Mayor where most of the buildings preserve the colonial style. Then we will visit the Qoricancha Temple, the maximum expression of Inca architecture, currently the Convent of Santo Domingo. Next we will visit the Cathedral of Cusco, characterized by its Renaissance and colonial style. Finally we will visit the four archaeological centers surrounding Cusco: Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay. Return to your hotel.
Accommodation in Cusco.
DAY 05: MACHU PICCHU
Breakfast. We will go to the Poroy or Ollantaytambo train station according to the season, where we will depart by train to visit one of the 7 Wonders of the World. We will arrive at the station in the town of Machu Picchu, where our staff will assist us to board the transport that will ascend through an intricate path, giving us a spectacular view of the Urubamba River that shapes the famous canyon. The Lost City of the Incas, Machu Picchu, will welcome us with its incredible terraces, staircases, ceremonial enclosures and urban areas. The energy emanating from all over the place. After a guided tour, we will have lunch at one of the restaurants in the area. At the appropriate time, we will take the train to take us to Ollantaytambo and then move to the city of Cusco.
Accommodation in Cusco.
DAY 06: DEPARTURE FROM CUSCO
Breakfast. Coordinated time, transfer to Cusco Airport to board the flight back to the city of Lima.
End of Services.
SUGGESTED HOTELS WITH EXPEDITION OR EXECUTIVE TRAIN
IN LIMA:
[L] ARAWI EXPRESS*, IBIS BUDGET STEFANOS, FERRE DE VILLE
[T] BRITANIA, GIRASOLES, TAMBO I, II,III
[TS] LIBRE, BEST WESTER URBAN LARCO*, ALLPA SUITES
[P] ARAWI PRIME*, JOSE ANTONIO, LA HACIENDA, SAN AGUSTIN EXC, ESTELAR BELLAVISTA
[L] CASA ANDINA PREMIUM, CROWNE PLAZA* PULLMAN
[LS] IBEROSTAR, AC MIRAFLORES, EL PARDO DOUBLETREE
IN CUSCO:
[L] PRISMA, SAMAYWARARI, CUSCO PLAZA
[T] INKARRI, SAN FRANCISCO*, MAMASARA, MABEY
[TS] WAMAN*, SAN AGUSTIN INT., ROYAL INKA by XIMA, SIETE VENTANAS
[P] SAN AGUSTIN DORADO, LOS PORTALES, SAN AGUSTIN PLAZA, ABITTARE, XIMA, JOSE ANTONIO
[L] CASA ANDINA PREMIUM, NOVOTEL, ARANWA CLASSIC
[LS] CASA CARTAGENA LP SUITEP, ALACIO DEL INCA CLASSIC
