Jewels of Peru
18 days/ 17 nights

Transfer from the airport to hotel

Accommodation:  Hotel

According to your arrival time, the city tour can be scheduled, otherwise we will only visit the magical water park at night, which is considered one of the largest in the world, here you will be able to appreciate the beautiful fountains, take many photos and why not take a dip.

Free time in the morning to visit some attractions in Lima, in the afternoon we will travel by bus to Paracas, the trip lasts approximately 3 hours and a half, Paracas was the cradle of a great pre-Inca civilization and that today houses a protected natural reserve and the Ballestas Islands which is known as the Galapagos of Peru.

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals: Breakfast

Our first stop is the Paracas National Reserve for a tour of the Ballestas Islands to see the amazing array of wildlife that inhabit them. southward, we head out into the desert to visit the oasis of Huacachina for lunch and some sand board and dune buggy fun. We then continue our way down to Nasca.

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals: Breakfast

In Nazca you have the opportunity to take a flight over the mysterious Nazca lines as well as an optional tour of Cahuachi Pyramids, Cantalloc Aqueducts or Chauchilla Pre Inca Cemetery, where you can see the incredible well preserved ancient mummies.

Accommodation: Overnight bus

“The White City”, gives you only a small amount of time to explore this amazing city. Situated at the foot of El Misti Volcano, Arequipa is one of the most picturesque cities in South America. Here you can visit the beautiful Cathedral, Santa Catalina Convent with it’s cobbled streets, cloisters and decorative building this is an opportunity not to be missed. As well as visit the Santuarios  Andinos Museum, where you can see the Ice Mummy Juanita, a 12-14 year old girl who was sacrificed at the top of a nearby volcano.

Accomodation: Hotel

Meals: Breakfast

Today we continue our journey through the barren Andean landscape on our way to the Colca Canyon. Twice as deep as the Grand Canyon, the Colca Canyon is the 2nd deepest canyon in the World. Along the road we will see a lot of llamas, Alpacas and some vicuñas. After long day on the road, a visit to the local hot springs (optional) is the perfect way to relax.

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals: Breakfast

An early morning start sees us head out to the Cruz del Condor lookout point, where you can take in the amazing views as condors soar overhead. Then it’s time to go to Puno in the afternoon.

Accomodation: Hotel

Meals: Breakfast

Puno on the shores of Lake Titicaca. At 3855 meters above sea level, Lake Titicaca is the highest navigable lake in the world.

Today it’s out onto the lake to visit the floating reed islands of the Uros, then onto Amantani island, where we stay overnight with local families.

Accommodation: Homestay with a local family

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner with the family

we continue our tour, heading over to Taquile Island, famous for its distinctive hats knitted by the men of the island. Returning to Puno in the afternoon.

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals: Breakfast, lunch

Leaving Puno behind, we take a 7-hour bus ride through the Andes to Cusco Capital of the Inca Empire located at 3340 meters above sea level

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:  hotel

Meals: Breakfast

Today we have a visit to one of the unmissable circuits in the city of Cusco. We will visit Sacsayhuaman and its impressive cyclopean walls, some of which weigh more than 100 metric tons, Qenqo, which was a ceremonial place where the mummification of the Inca kings was probably practiced, Tambomachay and its beautiful water sources that are still a mystery where they come from.

Accommodation: hotel

Meals: breakfast – buffet lunch

Today we will visit the Sacred Valley of the Incas, this circuit lasts approximately 9 hours, we will visit the archaeological complex of Pisac with its huge terraces and the largest pre-Columbian cemetery found in these parts. In the afternoon we will go to Ollantaytambo, on the way we will enjoy the beautiful views of the Sacred Valley, Ollantaytambo is a living Inca city with impressive architecture.

You will be picked up early from your hotel in Cusco and then transferred to Ollantaytambo where we will take the tourist train that will take us to kilometer 104 “Chachabamba” where we will start our walk.

After registering at the control point, we will start a walk of approximately 3 hours to Wiñayhuayna, this section will be a bit steep, once in Wiñayhuayna we will enjoy the place, its amazing terraces and stands. This place is also known as the little Machu Pichu.

Also, here we will enjoy a delicious box lunch and then continue with our walk for about 2 hours to Inti Punku “Sun Gate” from here we will be able to appreciate our first view of Machu Picchu, after having taken our photos, we will descend for about 40 minutes to the checkpoint, finally we will take the bus to the town of Aguas Calientes where our dinner and Hotel will be.

Today we will fully enjoy the Wonder of the World, we will have breakfast very early and then we will take a bus up to the city of Machu Picchu. Here we will have a guided tour for about two hours where we will get to know this impressive Inca city in detail.

After our tour and having taken the necessary time to enjoy this wonder, we will take the bus back to Aguas Calientes, here you can explore the town, visit its craft market, have lunch and finally we will take the train to Ollantaytambo and from there a bus will take us back to Cusco city.

OPTIONAL CLIMBING HUAYNA PICCHU OR CLIMBING MACHU PICCHU MOUNTAIN – For the more adventurous, you can purchase an additional permit for Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain (ask for costs), and waive the guided tour of Machu Picchu, which is non-refundable and non-transferable. . Please note that this is NOT a guided option and it takes a minimum of 3 hours to return. Both climbs are very steep (including many small, narrow steps) and can be slippery and are very exposed with dizzying drops. Before purchasing the permit on your behalf (non-refundable and non-transferable), we require all passengers to sign a waiver form.

Note: there are limited permits for Huayna Picchu and for Machu Picchu Mountain and they sell out quickly, if you are interested in this option or wish to stay an extra day we encourage you to contact us as soon as possible.

Accommodation: hotel

Meals: Breakfast

Today you have the opportunity to visit this incredible city, full of many interesting places, very colorful and scenic, a day to relax and have fun, Cusco has very good restaurants, colonial mansions, churches, archaeological sites, craft markets and many more things.

Very close to the city of Cusco is the amazing Rainbow Mountain or also called the mountain of 7 colors. Get ready to enjoy this natural wonder located deep in the Andes.

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals: Breakfast, lunch

Accommodation: hotel

Meals: Breakfast

Today we have a flight to the city of Lima

Once in Lima our transfer will be waiting to take you to your hotel.

Meals: breakfast