DAY 1: Arrival. Reception and transfer to your hotel. Lodging.
DAY 2: Breakfast. Visit the Archaeology and Anthopology Museum. In the afternoon, we’ll see the city, visit the Main Square, and see the Presidential and Municipal Palaces from the outside. Visit the Cathedral, the residential districts of San Isidro and Miraflores, the beaches and beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean. Lodging.
DAY 3: Breakfast. Transfer to bus station. Depart to Ica by bus. Arrival and check-in. We’ll head to the aerodrome where you’ll fly over the mysterious Nazca Lines. Return to Ica. The afternoon is yours for leisure. Lodging.
DAY 4: Breakfast. Transfer to the Bay of Paracas where you’ll take a boat trip to the Ballestas Islands. In the afternoon, depart by bus to Lima. Upon arrival you’ll be transferred to your hotel. Lodging.
DAY 5: Breakfast. Transfer to the airport. Depart to Arequipa. Reception and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, walk the city’s Main Square see the Cathedral, Cloisters, Churches, colonial district of Yanahuara, quarter of San Lázaro, Chilina ravine and the Selva Alegre residential area. Visit the Monastery of Santa Catalina. Lodging.
DAY 6: Breakfast. Depart to Colca Canyon. Ascend the hillside of the Chachani Volcano where you’ll have a spectacular view of the Misti Volcano and Pichu Pichu. We’ll cross the Pampa Cañahuas before having Lunch. Dinner at hotel. Lodging.
DAY 7: Breakfast. Depart early for the Condor Cross viewpoint where you’ll have a good chance of seeing the flight of Condor, the largest flying bird in the Americas. Visit the beautiful towns of Maca and Yanque. Return to Chivay for Lunch at the hotel. Return to Arequipa. Lodging.
DAY 8: Breakfast. In the afternoon, we’ll head to the airport for departure to Juliaca. Reception upon arrival and transfer to your hotel in Puno. Lodging.
DAY 9: Breakfast. We’ll make a short trip to cross the Sacred Lake of Incas "Titicaca" where we’ll see the Floating Islands of the Uros community. In the afternoon, we’ll depart by bus to the pre-Inca cemetery of the Hatun Colla Chiefs in Sillustani at the shore of the Lake Umayo. Return to Puno. Lodging.
DAY 10: Breakfast. Departure for Cusco. Visit the ruins of an Incan Temple in Racchi. We’ll eat our lunch en route. Before reaching Cusco, we’ll stop at the Chapel of Andahuaylillas. Upon arrival in Cusco, you’ll be transferred to your hotel. Lodging.
DAY 11: Breakfast. Visit the Archaeological Park of Sacsayhuaman, Q’enqo, old Temple of Puma, Tambomachay and Puca Pucara. In the afternoon visit the imperial city and the Cathedral of Cusco. Shop in the artisans’ quarters of San Blas and visit the interior of the church. Lodging.
DAY 12: Breakfast. Leisure day. We have many recommendations for great ways to spend your day! Lodging.
DAY 13: Breakfast. Excursion to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. We’ll shop and visit the Artisans market of Pisac. Enjoy a buffet lunch. Visit the massive stone Fortress of Ollantaytambo. We’ll spend the night at lodging in the Sacred Valley.
DAY 14: Breakfast. We’ll board a train to "Machu Picchu." Our expert tour guide will show you this legendary place including the ceremonial rooms and terraces. You’ll also have time on your own to let this once in a lifetime experience sink in. Enjoy a buffet lunch. Spend the night at Machu Picchu or Aguas Calientes.
DAY 15: Breakfast. Leisure day. In the afternoon, we’ll return to Cusco by train. Lodging.
DAY 16: Breakfast. We’ll head to the airport for departure to Lima. Transfer to your hotel. Leisure day. Lodging.
DAY 17: Breakfast. Transfer to the airport.
INCLUSIONS:
· Airport taxes
· Tourist tickets in the Inca excursion
EXCLUSIONS:
· Alcoholic beverages
· Gratuties
· Meals not mentioned in the program
· Air tickets and taxes (US$ 6.50 for national flights and US$ 32.00 for international flight)
Departure time varies.
REQUIRED: In order to issue the train tickets to Machu Picchu, all passengers must provide:
· Full Name
· Passport Number
· Nationality
This information must be provided to Trippers Tour Operator prior to your trip via e-mail or phone.