DETALLE DE ITINERARIO
DAY 01: WELCOME
Once you arrive in the city of Lima, will be received by our staff at the international airport Jorge Chavez, who will accompany you in private transportation to the hotel. Overnight in Lima.
DAY 02: CITY TOUR IN LIMA
Breakfast at the hotel. In time City tour visiting the districts of Miraflores and San Isidro, which are part of Lima modern, then continue to the Old Town where you will visit the San Martin Square, Main Square, Government Palace, Cathedral, Archbishop's Palace, the convent of San Francisco, known as "catacombs". Overnight in Lima.
DAY 03: BALLESTAS ISLANDS & NATIONAL RESERVE OF PARACAS
Very early take the bus to Paracas to start our excursion to the Ballestas Islands in modern yachts. The Ballestas Islands are composed of rock formations where there is an important marine fauna like Guanay guano birds, mainly Piquero and Tendril. Then make the transfer to the Paracas National Reserve. In the afternoon transfer to the bus station. Overnight in Ica. .
DAY 04: ICA SANDBOARDING
Free morning for various activities, to initiate the appropriate time for the dune adventure Ica, is really fun and is mounted on a board and slide over the desert dunes can boating in the famous Huacachina Lagoon. In time transfer to the bus station bound for the city of Nazca. Overnight in Nazca.
DAY 05: NASCA LINES AND CANTAYOC AQUEDUCTS
Early breakfast at the hotel. Later we will go to the aerodrome to start the flight over the impressive and enigmatic Nazca lines, zoomorphic, and geometric fitomorfas are traced on Earth's surface its most known are the astronaut, spider, hummingbird, the hands, the monkey, the tree, the condor.
Later visit Cantalloc aqueducts, dating from the time of the Nasca culture (200 AD-700 AD). They are water channels or galleries, were built to capture groundwater and transport it to the surface. In the evening we will take the bus with direction the city of Arequipa.
DAY 06: AREQUIPA – CITY TOUR AND COUNTRYSIDE
Once you arrive in the city, you will be greeted by our staff, private transfer to the hotel. You will have the morning free, in the afternoon started our excursion to the countryside visiting: Mirador de Carmen Alto, Viewpoint Yanahura, Square and Church of Cayma, Incalpaca Outlet and South American Camelids Zoo among other attractions. Overnight.
DAY 07: COLCA CANYON
Breakfast. Departure from Arequipa Road Yura, bordering the Chachani, on route visit the Aguada Blanca National Reserve where South American Camelids observed in their natural habitat, Patahuasi or stone forest, high Sumbay Toccra bogs where there is great variety of birds migratory Patapampa 4850m.snm and the viewpoint of the volcanoes. Arrival in Chivay and accommodation at the chosen hotel. Free afternoon to enjoy the medicinal waters. Overnight..
DAY 08: CONDOR VIEWPOINT
Breakfast, very early depart to the viewpoint of the Cure of which begin the walk to the Cruz del Condor viewpoint to appreciate the majestic flight of the condors and the depth of the canyon, continue visiting the villages of Pinchollo, Maca, Achoma, Yanque the viewpoints of Antahuilque and Choquetico. In the afternoon return to Arequipa. Overnight.
DAY 09: JOURNEY TO PUNO
Breakfast. In time transfer to the bus station for departure Puno. Reception and transfer to the hotel. Free afternoon.
DAY 10: UROS & AMANTANI ISLANDS
After breakfast, transfer from the hotel to the port address to the floating islands of Uros will visit 2 islands. Our journey continues to the island of Amantani, this lasts approx. 3 hours. Arrival to the island of Amantani, villagers welcome us and not conducive to family homes to get comfortable, take a break and family lunch. Hike to the top of the island to visit the temples and Pachamana Pachatata. (4038m). We return to the family home. And family dinner. Villagers offered us a rock show (optional).
DAY 11: TAQUILE ISLAND
After breakfast, we board our boat to head to the island of Taquile. The trip takes 1 hour approx. Arrival in Taquile, we will hike 30 minutes. We receive families and we offer their crafts, delight us with his dance and music. Lunch (optional). Walk to the square and free time. Descend to the pto. enrumbar Taquile to Puno. Travel time 2 hours and 30 minutes. In the afternoon, arrival in Puno and transfer to port their hotels.
DAY 12: ARCHAEOLOGICAL TOUR FROM PUNO TO CUSCO
Breakfast. During the tour you will visit the archaeological complex Pukara, the highest point of the circuit: Aguas Calientes - La Raya (4,385 msnm), at noon arrive at Parador Resort where you can enjoy a buffet lunch and continue your journey to the imposing Temple God Wiracocha located in Raqchi, finally visiting the beautiful colonial church Andahuaylillas. Arrival to the city of Cusco. Transfer to hotel. Overnight.
DAY 13: CUSCO – CITY TOUR
They will have the morning off. In the afternoon, we will begin the city tour where we will tour the city, visiting the most emblematic places as the Cathedral of Cusco, Koricancha "Temple of the Sun", the Church of Santo Domingo and some other points of interest. Later visit 4 archaeological remains surrounding the city: Sacsayhuaman, the Inca fortress, Kenko, Inca shrine, Puca Pucara, Tambo Inca and finally Tambomachay. Overnight.
DAY 14: SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS
After breakfast, we will pick up from your hotel to start the excursion to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. We'll get to the typical artisan market of Pisac, where we will have the opportunity to interact with local artisans and buy their beautiful work. Then, continue the journey to Urubamba for them to have lunch included. Finally, visit the fortress of Ollantaytambo. At 6:00 pm approx. Transfer to the train station to Aguas Calientes, where they will be received by our staff and transferred to your hotel.
DAY 15: MACHU PICCHU – NEW WONDER OF THE WORLD
Very early and after breakfast, take the bus that will take them in thirty minutes to the Citadel of "Machu Picchu". Climb up Huayna Picchu (optional on request). Then, enjoy a guided tour of the main buildings of the citadel as the Mirador, Temple of Three Windows, the intihuatana or Solar Clock, the Main Square, etc.. You can enjoy free time to explore Machu Picchu by yourselves, before lunch included and take the train back to the city of Cusco, where again be received by our staff and transferred to the hotel.
DAY 16: MANU NATIONAL PARK
Leaving the city of Cusco early. We pass through valleys and picturesque rural communities Pre visiting the Tombs "Chullpas" Ninamarca. A half day pass Paucartambo. Continuing the journey ascend to Acjanacu at 3,850 masl From here we descend through the cloud forest, an area rich in endemic species as the spectacled bear and Cock of the Rock, orchids, bromeliads, ferns, etc.. Overnight in San Pedro shelter Orchid Lodge.
DAY 17: MANU COURTSHIP OF THE ROCKS GALLITOS
Very early we appreciate the interesting courtship dance of the Cock of the Rock, Peru's national bird. After breakfast we continue our journey by bus, crossing the high forest, arriving at the town of Pilcopata *, then continue to the port of Atalaya (700 m) situated on the banks of the Madre de Dios river, the river tour where we can see the enormous diversity of bird species such as herons, vultures, cormorants, etc.. to reach our private reserve of "Erika" where we spend the next 2 nights. Short walk around the lodge.
* 1 Free Option 3 hrs. boating by Koshñipata tropical rivers and / or Alto Madre de Dios.
* 2 New! Optional: Tour of the trees in platform to platform.
DAY 18: JUNGLE HIGH AND LOW – MACHUWASI LAGOON
Erika is located in a transition zone between High and Low Forest Jungle (600 m - 1,550 m) After breakfast we board our boat to sail for five minutes to cross the river High Madre de Dios and walk for 30 minutes to reach the Machuwasi lagoon where birds such as herons, toucans, carpenter crestirojo, bienteveos, cardinal, etc..
DAY 19: GUACAMAYO COLLPA
After breakfast, we board our boat to sail for 10 minutes to go to the Collpa, a clay wall of the river where different species of parrots such as the blue headed parrot, white-eyed parakeets Maracano possibly guacamayo (Ara severa) . When finalizing this daily activity continue by boat to the port of Atalaya, where we expect the bus to take us back to Cusco, arriving at night.
DAY 20: RETURN TO LIMA
Breakfast. In time transfer to airport for flight to Lima. Reception and transfer to hotel. Afternoon free for shopping. Overnight.
DAY 21: THE END – INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT
Breakfast. Transfer to the airport for your international flight.