CIRCUIT PERU SPECTACULAR
Lima - Paracas - Nasca - Arequipa - Puno - Cusco - Puerto Maldonado
17 Days / 16 Nights
Day 1
Lima
Reception at Jorge Chavez International Airport and transfer to hotel.
Day 2
Lima: City Tour (D)
A Guided Tour of Lima, historic center: Paseo de la República, Plaza San Martin, Plaza Mayor, Government Palace, Cathedral, Archbishop's Palace, City Hall and old streets with colonial mansions and Moorish style balconies San. Francisco, the greatest monumental complex of colonial art in America. It continues through the residential areas of Lima, the Olive Grove of San Isidro. The pre-Inca shrines Huallamarca and Pucllana, ending at Larcomar from where you can have a spectacular view of the Pacific Ocean .
Day 3
Lima - Paracas (D)
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the bus station to board the bus service to Paracas regular cruise. After 3.5 hour trip, arrival and transfer to hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight .
Day 4
Paracas - Nasca (D)
Breakfast at the hotel. At 08:00, Sea excursion to the Ballestas Islands, which lie outside the area of the Paracas National Reserve. It passes through the bay El Puerto de San Martin, they observed" The Chandelier "gigantic figure which resembles the figures of Nazca. The Ballestas Islands are the habitat of many marine wildlife such as Humboldt penguins, pelicans, boobies, flamingos, dolphins and sea lions, which can easily be seen from a boat to engine after 02 hours back to the hotel Transfer to the bus station to board the regular bus to Nasca After 03 hours, arrival and transfer to hotel Overnight
Day 5
Nasca - Overflight lines - Arequipa (D)
Breakfast at the hotel. At the appropriate time, transfer to the airport of Nazca to fly over the enigmatic Nazca Lines, huge network of lines and drawings of animals and plants covering an area of 350 km2. Among the leading figures will appreciate the hummingbird, the dog, the monkey, the astronaut, the spider, etc. Approximate flight time 35 minutes. In the afternoon, transfer to the bus station to board the cruise Regular bus service to Arequipa. After 08 hours of travel, arrival and transfer to hotel. Overnight. Departure by bus to the Colca Valley. Through the town of Yura and the National Reserve of Aguada Blanca and Pampa Cañahuas we appreciate in their habitat to numerous species of birds . as well as alpacas, llamas and vicunas Arrival to Chivay for lunch In the afternoon, we recommend going to La Calera and enjoy an invigorating bath in the hot springs Overnight at your chosen hotel
Day 6
Arequipa - Colca Canyon (B, A)
Departure by bus to the Colca Valley. Through the town of Yura and the National Reserve of Aguada Blanca and Pampa Cañahuas appreciate in their habitat to numerous species of birds as well as alpacas, llamas and vicunas. Arrival to Chivay for lunch In the afternoon, we recommend going to La Calera and enjoy an invigorating bath in the hot springs Overnight at hotel chosen
Day 7
Colca Canyon - Chivay - Puno (B, A)
Early departure with direction to the Cruz del Condor, from this point the depth of the canyon is appreciated, we will observe the majestic flight of the Condors. Returning know the traditional villages of Maca, and Yanque Pinchillo also . some archaeological attractions of ancient cultures pre-Incas, attractive natural etc. Lunch at Chivay terraces are observed Transfer by bus to Puno (approx 06 hours.) Arrival and transfer to your hotel.
Day 8
Excursion to Taquile (B, A) Uros Islands
Breakfast at the hotel. Excursion to the Sacred Lake of the Incas, visiting the floating Uros Islands is a group of 20 islands formed based on totora (water plant) observe that its inhabitants still preserve their ancestral customs such as fishing and hunting. After the visit to the island of Taquile, a path lined, winding stone that leads to the village offering great landscape and cultural interest, about 1 hour walk, the inhabitants are mainly engaged in agriculture, handicrafts and fishing, the villagers continue living according to their ancient traditions and Inca laws folkloric events, religious and folk rituals. Free time to visit the craft shops and do some shopping, then headed to the restaurant of the island enjoy lunch prepared based on niche products Return to Puno Overnight
Day 9
Puno - Cusco (B, A)
Breakfast at the hotel. 7:00 Transfer to the bus station to begin the trip by bus or train to Cusco. On the way (if the trip is a tourist bus) is Pucara view, we stop La Raya (4,335 m). Lunch in Sicuani. Then visits Raqchi archaeological site known as the Temple of God Wiracocha, San Pedro de Andahuaylillas Church built in 1580 and known as the "Sistine Chapel of Peru". Arrival in Cusco Reception at bus station and transfer to the hotel.
Day 10
Cusco City Tour
A time transfer to the airport for morning flight bound for the city of Cusco. Arrival, reception and transfer to hotel. In the afternoon, guided tour of the Cusco Cathedral, Koricancha (it will Temple of the Sun) and the archaeological sites of Sacsayhuaman, Kenko Amphitheater, the Red Fort of Puca Pucara and Tambomachay water sources Overnight in Cusco
Day 11
Cusco - Pisac & Ollantaytambo (Overnight) (D, A)
Drive to the" Sacred Valley ". We will visit the village of Pisac, where we can appreciate the marketing of locals as well as the typical craft fair where the opportunity to acquire variety of products will . After lunch at a tourist restaurant of the valley, we will continue along the banks of the Urubamba river enjoying beautiful scenery to the military fortress of Ollantaytambo, visit the Temple of the Sun (formed of six gigantic monoliths of granite). Overnight in the Sacred Valley.
Day 12
Ollantaytambo - Machu Picchu (Overnight) (D, A)
Breakfast in the hotel. A time transfer to the train station to start your trip to the" Lost City of the Incas "Machu Picchu, along the way a variety of natural landscapes can be seen. We will arrive at Aguas Calientes, where we will take the bus to take us on a 30 min. to the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu. We will begin the guided tour the Inca citadel, the main venues of urban and agricultural area to visit, then we descend to . Aguas Calientes in time for lunch and shopping Overnight in Aguas Calientes.
Day 13
Machu Picchu - Cusco (D)
Morning at leisure. Optionally can make a second visit to Machu Picchu and the chance to know hidden places as the" Intipunku "or" Puerta del Sol ". The more adventurous can make the ascent to" Huayna Picchu "or" Young Mountain ".. A correct time, return by train and bus to Cusco transfer to hotel.
Day 14
Cusco - Puerto Maldonado - Amazon Reserve (D, A, C)
Arrival in Puerto Maldonado. Reception and transfer to the river port on the Madre de Dios River. Heading downriver by boat (45 min.) To the AMAZON BOOK, located on the left bank of the River Madre God. Reception at the hostel and welcome lunch. Guided tour of the trail system in the Inkaterra Ecological Reserve to see native architecture and atmosphere of the hostel. Browsing the banks of the Madre de Dios River. Dinner at the lodge. Overnight Amazon reserves.
Day 15
Sandoval Lake - Amazon Reserve (D, A, C)
tropical style buffet at the lodge Breakfast. Canoe trip through the magnificent Lake Sandoval that offers an extraordinary landscape with quiet water of rising tides, giant palms and other trees. Return to BOOK AMAZON and lunch. Visit the center interpretation and walk through the treetops and aguajales Dinner at the hostel nightly presentations on topics Amazonía.Pernocte in Amazon Reserve
Day 16
Puerto Maldonado - Departure (B)
Tropical style buffet breakfast in the hostel Return to Puerto Maldonado and transfer to the airport for your flight back to Lima Assistance at boarding Arrival in Lima and transfer to hotel
Day 17
Lima - Departure (B)
A time transfer to the airport for your departure.