In this complete visit to Peru experience a variety of landscapes, climates, animals, cuisine and archeological sites. This trip includes all the main Peruvian attraction sites including: Lima, the Capital of Peru; the Peruvian desert and the Nazca Lines; Arequipa, the White City or sometimes called the City of the Volcanoes; Colca canyon, one of the deepest canyons in the world; Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world; Cusco, City of the Incas, the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu and part of the Peruvian Amazon. All of this with our “immersion” style and in private small group excursions with a maximum of 8 people.
· We will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel
· Overnight in Lima
Today you can choose one of the following half day excursions:
· Lima City Tour
· Swimming with Sea Lions
· Miraflores Tandem Paragliding Flight
Overnight in Lima
· In the morning private van transfer to the bus station.
· 6 hour tourist bus Lima – Nazca.
· Upon arrival in Nazca, private transfer to your hotel.
· Overnight in Nazca
· In the morning a 30 minute flight above the enormous Pre-Incan Nazca Lines
· During the afternoon 8 hour tourist bus trip to Arequipa
· Upon arrival in Arequipa private transfer to your hotel
· Free day in Arequipa to explore more of this beautiful city on your own.
· Overnight in Arequipa
· In the morning, private van from Arequipa to Chivay making stops along the way for photo shoots at great view points and observation of members of the South American camel family such as Vicuñas, Llamas and Alapacas.
· Arrival in Chivay and transfer to your hotel
· Rest of the day at leisure for acclimatization (optional hot springs of la Calera are included)
· Overnight in Chivay.
· Very early in the morning, private van to visit the Colca Valley and Canyon
· Short hike around Colca Canyon
· Condor flight observation
· Visit Andean villages and agricultural terraces
· Overnight in Chivay
· Morning at leisure in Chivay
· In the afternoon, tourist bus from Chivay to Lake Titicaca
· Arrival in Puno at 6 pm and private transfer to your hotel
· Overnight in Puno
· Full day private boat tour visiting the incredible Uros Floating Islands where you will experience a ride in a totora reed boat.
· This tour also includes a visit to Taquile Island with several options of hiking depending on you.
· Private lunch at the Cultural Immersion Bay
· Overnight in Puno
· Private transfer to the First Class Bus Station.
· First Class 9 hour tourist bus from Lake Titicaca to Cusco with stops at archeological and cultural attraction sites along the way.
· Arrival in Puno at 5 P.M. and private transfer to your hotel
· Overnight in Cusco
· 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.
· Overnight in Cusco
· Full day private Sacred Valley tour including: Animal Recovery Center for observation of condors, pumas, macaws, llamas and alpacas; Pisaq ruins, Pisaq market, local corn beer brewery; Ollantaytambo ruins, Ollantaytambo town.
· Late afternoon train Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes
· Overnight in Aguas Calientes
· Full day Machu Picchu visit and guided tour.
· Wayna Picchu climbing: Optional
· Late afternoon train Machu Picchu – Cusco
· Overnight in Cusco
· Free day to enjoy of the Incan – Colonial city of Cusco and walk around its picturesque streets. Visit museums, art galleries, markets, typical neighborhoods and Andean gift shops.
· Special Dinner with Show
· Overnight in Cusco
· In the morning private transfer from hotel to the Cusco airport.
· Flight Cusco - Puerto Maldonado (included).
· Upon arrival met by tour guide and transfer to the river port.
· 30 minutes motor boat to the Tambopata reserve, followed by short trekking and canoe ride to the Sandoval Lake Lodge.
· During the afternoon, enjoy introductory walks around the jungle lodge and lake.
· Overnight at Sandoval Lake Lodge.
· Early morning sunrise at the Sandoval Lake, and canoe tour to see the giant otters, fishes, and birds
· Late breakfast at the lodge.
· Rest of the morning at leisure to enjoy of the nature of the Amazon jungle.
· During the afternoon, another Lake Sandoval excursion to see different types of monkeys and Black Caymans, large members of the alligator family
· Overnight at Sandoval Lake Lodge.
· After a dawn breakfast, final short paddle around the west end of the lake for a glimpse of the Giant Otters before returning to Puerto Maldonado.
· Motor boat back to Puerto Maldonado.
· Flight from Puerto Maldonado to Lima.
· Arrival Lima around 2 pm and connection with International flight home.
· All internal flights: Cusco – Pto Maldonado - Lima
· All transfers & transportation.
· All tours with professional English speaking tour guides in small private groups 2 – 8 people
· 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 and cozy bed and breakfast type hotels.
· All entrance tickets to the attraction sites including Machu Picchu
· Local Taxes
· Airport taxes ($6 Local $30 International payable on site)
· Tips and extras
· Lima, Capital of Peru
· Optional tour in Lima included: Lima City Tour, Swimming with Sea Lions or Tandem Paragliding Flight.
· Flight above Nazca Lines
· Arequipa City
· Colca Canyon, considered one of the deepest in the world
· Navigate on the highest lake in the world
· Visit the Lake Titicaca floating islands.
· Overnight in Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu town)
· Complete day in Machu Picchu
· Wayna Picchu climbing: optional
· Sacred Valley of the Incas: Pisaq, Ollantaytambo, ruins and markets
· Cusco city: San Pedro Market, Sacsayhuaman, Cathedral, Temple of the Sun,(Koricancha) and San Blas Gallery
· Peruvian Amazon Jungle and Sandoval Lake
· All small private group excursions 2 - 8 people
· Internal Flights included
· Nice and cozy bed and breakfast type hotels & Sandoval Lake Lodge in the Amazon
· Optional: Ask to upgrade hotels
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