Machu Picchu & The Nazca Lines Family

Adventure 11D/10N

 

Overview:

 

This is a magic trip where you will fly above the enigmatic Nazca Lines, enormous figures in the sand made hundreds of years ago by the Nazca civilization. This trip also includes great activities for families such as observation of sea lions, private boat trips, visits to islands and local Andean communities and to the citadel of Machu Picchu. All of this with our “immersion” style and in full private service.

 

Day By Day Itinerary:

 

Day 1: Arrival to Lima

 

· Upon arrival in Lima private transfer from airport to your hotel in Miraflores

· Overnight in Miraflores

 

Day 2: Lima Colonial and Magical Water Circuit (B)

 

· Morning at leisure in Lima

· During the afternoon Tour of the Colonial part of the city, including the San Fransisco church, Plaza Mayor, Plaza San Martin and the Magical Water Circuit.

· Overnight in Miraflores/Lima

 

Day 3: From Lima To Paracas (B)

 

· In the morning 4 hour private van transfer from Lima to Paracas

· Upon arrival in Paracas a transfer to your resort

· Private boat trip to the Ballestas Islands for observation of birds, pelicans, penguins and sea lions

· Rest of the afternoon at leisure

· Opportunity to ride the dune buggies and to sand board

· Overnight at your resort hotel in Paracas

 

Day 4: Flight above the Nazca Lines

 

· In the morning, private transfer from Paracas to Nazca
· 30 minute flight above the Nazca Lines
· In the afternoon, tourist bus from Nazca to Lima
· Arrival in Lima and private transfer to your hotel
· Overnight in Lima

 

Day 5: Flight from Lima to Cusco – Sacred Valley (B,D)

 

· In the morning 1 hour flight Lima – Cusco ( included)

· Upon arrival in Cusco private transfer Airport – Pisaq town located in the Sacred Valley at lower elevation than Cusco for altitude acclimatization

· Stops at viewpoints along the way from airport to Sacred Valley and a visit to an Animal Recovery Center for observation of condors, pumas, macaws, llamas and alpacas

· Rest of the day at leisure. Optional: In the late afternoon Peruvian Pizza cooking lessons at your hotel

· Overnight in the Sacred Valley

 

Day 6: Sacred Valley of the Incas (B,L)

 

· Full day private Sacred Valley tour including: Pisaq ruins, Pisaq market, local corn beer brewery, Ollantaytambo ruins, Ollantaytambo town

 

Day 7: Maras Moray Tour (B,L)

 

· Full day Maras Moray tour including: Maras town, San Francisco Church, Circular Terraces of Moray, the Andean Salt Terraces of Maras

· There is also the opportunity to tour Maras town by donkey (Recommended for children)

· Private picnic lunch in a strategic point with a great view of the Sacred Valley and its glaciers

· Optional: We can take mountain bikes with us, to do part of this tour by bike. (Great option)

· Overnight in the Sacred Valley

 

Day 8: Train to Machu Picchu (B)

 

· In the morning 2 hour train from the Sacred Valley to Aguas Calientes

· During the afternoon private tour of Machu Picchu (Afternoons in Machu Picchu are less crowded and more peaceful)

· Overnight in Aguas Calientes

 

Day 9: Machu Picchu – Cusco (B)

 

· Full day free in Machu Picchu

· Wayna Picchu climbing: Optional

· In the late afternoon, train Machu Picchu – Cusco

· Overnight in Cusco

 

Day 10: Cusco City Tour (B,D)

 

· In the morning, private City Tour including: Sacsayhuaman, San Pedro local market, Cusco Cathedral and Temple of the Sun, “Koricancha”

· Rest of the day at leisure

· Special goodbye dinner with show

· Overnight in Cusco

 

Day 11: Flight from Cusco to Lima – Your Destination (B)

 

· Private transfer Hotel – Cusco airport

· Flight Cusco – Lima (included)

· International Flight Home

 

This Package Includes:

 

· Round Flight Lima – Cusco - Lima

· All private transfers & transportation

· All private excursions with English speaking professional tour guides

· Orient Express round trip train to Machu Picchu

· Meals as indicated (B=Breakfast L=Lunch D=Dinner)

· All accommodations based on double occupancy at nice 3 star Hotels

· All entrance tickets to the attraction sites including Machu Picchu

· Local Taxes

 

Not Included:

 

· Airport taxes ($6 Local, $30 International, payable on site)

· Tips and extras

 

Inka Sun Travel highlights for this Trip:

· Altitude acclimatization

· Internal flights included

· All private excursions

· Great activities especially for families with children

· Visits to the sites at different times than common tours to avoid tourists crowds

· Excellent professional English speaking tour guides

· Overnight in Machu Picchu town

· Complete day in Machu Picchu

· Sacred Valley of the Incas: Pisaq, Ollantaytambo, Maras, Moray, and the Salt terraces

· Observation of Condors, Pumas, Macaws, Llamas and Alpacas

· Cusco city: San Pedro Market, Sacsayhuaman, Cathedral and Temple of the Sun

· Visit to Andean communities

· Flexible and customizable itinerary

Accommodations:

 

· All 3 star hotels

· Optional: Ask for hotel upgrades

 

Departure Dates:

 

· Private Tour available on any date upon request

 

Lima

 

Lima

 

Nazca Lines

 

Nazca Lines

 

Paracas

 

Machu Picchu