Wonderful Peruvian South

Description

Travel from the beaches to the mountains of Peru, crossing stunning mountain ranges and high plateaux in this fascinating 13-day route. Visit the main historical, cultural and natural attractions of Lima, Ica, Arequipa, Puno and Cusco, while delighting your sight with unique landscapes, pampering your palate with bold flavours and experiencing the essence of the most traditional villages. Close your adventure with a visit to Machu Picchu, the impressive Inca citadel that captivates the whole world.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Lima: Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, the Peruvian capital combines history with modernity.

Islas Ballestas: Marvel at the natural diversity of Peru’s sea by visiting this natural sanctuary, home to species such as sea lions and the Humboldt penguin.

Nasca Lines: Appreciate these mysterious ancient geoglyphs from the air.

Arequipa: The jewel of the colonial era and the country’s gastronomic capital par excellence, Arequipa is surrounded by volcanoes, offering a memorable panorama.

Colca Valley: Appreciate the elegance of the condors soaring over this valley with a 4,000-metre-deep canyon, one of the deepest on the planet.

Titicaca Lake: It is the highest navigable lake in the world, and its islands are home to several communities that preserve their millenary cultures alive to this day.

Cusco: The ancient Inca capital is a fascinating blend of pre-Columbian culture and Spanish architecture. 

Machu Picchu: Hidden amongst the vegetation, it invites visitors to step into the country’s past through its rooms, temples, bridges and religious sites, all built in outstanding harmony with the surrounding natural landscape.

Included

TOUR GUIDE:

  • Operated with a local guide in Spanish and English on shared basis

ACCOMMODATION:

  • 12 nights' accommodation 

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Day 1 Lima:

Standard Hotel Category = Tierra Viva or similar 3*

Superior Hotel Category = Jose Antonio Deluxe or similar 4*

Deluxe Hotel Category = Pullman Lima Miraflores or similar 5*

Day 2 Paracas:

Standard Hotel Category = San Agustín Paracas or similar 3*

Superior Hotel Category = Aranwa Paracas or similar 4*

Deluxe Hotel Category = Hotel Paracas, A luxury Collection Resort or similar 5*

Day 3 Nasca:

Standard Hotel Category = Casa Andina Nasca or similar 3*

Superior Hotel Category = Hacienda Majoro Boutique & Resort or similar 4*

Deluxe Hotel Category = Hacienda Majoro Boutique & Resort or similar 4*

Day 4-5 Arequipa:

Standard Hotel Category = Tierra Viva Arequipa or similar 3*

Superior Hotel Category = Hampton by Hilton Arequipa or similar 4*

Deluxe Hotel Category = Wyndham Costa del Sol Arequipa or similar 5*

Day 6 Colca:

Standard Hotel Category = Casa Andina Standard Colca or similar 3*

Superior Hotel Category = Aranwa, Pueblito Encantado del Colca or similar 4*

Deluxe Hotel Category =  Colca Lodge or similar 5*

Day 7-8 Puno:

Standard Hotel Category = Hacienda Puno or similar 3*

Superior Hotel Category = José Antonio Puno or similar 4*

Deluxe Hotel Category = GHL Hotel Lago Titicaca or similar 5*

Day 9-10, 12 Cusco:

Standard Hotel Category = Tierra Viva Cusco or similar 3*

Superior Hotel Category = Hilton Garden Inn or similar 4*

Deluxe Hotel Category = Aranwa Cusco Boutique or similar 5*

Day 11 Sacred Valley:

Standard Hotel Category = AVA Spots or similar 3*

Superior Hotel Category = Sonesta Posadas del Inca Yucay or similar 4*

Deluxe Hotel Category = Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba or similar 5*

OPTIONAL EXTRA:

Pre-night in Lima:

Standard Hotel Category = Tierra Viva or similar 3*

Superior Hotel Category = José Antonio Deluxe or similar 4*

Deluxe Hotel Category = Pullman Lima Miraflores or similar 5*

Post-night in Cusco:

Standard Hotel Category = Tierra Viva Cusco or similar 3*

Superior Hotel Category = Hilton Garden Inn or similar 4*

Deluxe Hotel Category = Aranwa Cusco Boutique or similar 5*


MEALS:

  • 12 breakfast
  • 5 lunches on days 7, 8, 9, 11, 12

TRANSPORT:

  • Private transfers from/to the airport
  • Shared transfers from/to train stations 
  • Bus from Lima to Paracas on shared basis
  • Bus from Paracas to Nazca on shared basis
  • Bus from Nazca to Arequipa on shared basis
  • Bus from Colca Valley to Puno on shared basis
  • Bus from Puno to Cusco on shared basis
  • Roundtrip train to Machu Picchu in Expedition Service (PeruRail) or Voyager (IncaRail) for Standard and Superior category and Vistadome Service (Perú Rail) or 360° (Inca Rai) for Deluxe category
  • Bus Aguas Calientes/Machu Picchu/Aguas Calientes.

ENTRANCE FEES AND ACTIVITIES:

  • All the visits indicated in the program: Ballestas Islands in Paracas; Flight over the Nasca Lines; Santa Catalina Convent, Company Church in Arequipa, Cruz del Cóndor in the Colca Valley and Canyon, Uros and Taquile in Puno; Pucara, Racchi and Andahuaylillas on the route from Puno to Cusco, Coricancha Temple, Cathedral, Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puca Pucará and Tambomachay in Cusco; Living Museum of Yucay, Chinchero and Ollantaytambo in Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu.

OTHER:

  • Cusco Tourist Ticket (BTC)
  • Meet & Greet on day 1, 3, 5, 8 and 9

Excluded

  • Personal expenses, drinks and meals not explicitly mentioned in the programme
  • Tips for guide and driver
  • International flights to Peru
  • Domestic flights (Lima - Arequipa on day 5. It is advised to book the first flights in the morning)
  • Domestic and foreign airport taxes

Know before you go

Comfortable and light clothing is recommended for visiting the coastal areas of Peru, while for the high Andean area the use of warm clothing is recommended. It is not recommended that visitors wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or short clothes when visiting religious temples or official buildings. Sunscreen, sunglasses, hat and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay.

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