Cusco is one of the most important destinations in Peru. Nestled in the heart of the Andes, Cusco was the political and religious capital of the Incas, the hub of the greatest empire ever seen in the Americas and a place of pilgrimage for all those who worshipped the sun god, Inti. With many Incan buildings waiting for you to discover them among its stoned streets, ones like the Koricancha and the palace of Inca Roca as well as Andean Baroque structures from the Colonial Period like the Cathedral and the Church of the Company of Christ.
Machu Picchu (Now one of the new 7th wonders of the world), the most important and magnificence legacy of the ancient Peruvian is part of the Historic Sanctuary of the same name, which is also one of the few places in the Americas placed on both the World Cultural and Natural Heritage Lists by UNESCO.
Complete Itinerary
Day 1: Inbound - Lima
Arrive Lima airport. Meet upon arrival and transfer to the hotel.
Day 2: Lima
Morning Lima city tour.
Savor a delicious lunch at local restaurant.
Afternoon visit to local museum.
(BB, L)
Day 3: Lima - Paracas - Nazca Lines
Morning private transportation to Paracas for overflight the Nazca Lines.
Savor a delicious lunch at the hotel.
Afternoon at leisure.
Enjoy dinner at the hotel.
(BB, L, D)
Day 4: Paracas - Ballestas
Morning visit to the Ballestas Islands.
Enjoy a delicious lunch at the hotel.
Afternoon at leisure.
Enjoy dinner at the hotel.
(BB, L, D)
Day 5: Paracas - Lima - Arequipa
Early morning transfer from the hotel to the Lima airport for flight Lima - Arequipa.
Afternoon city tour of Arequipa and surroundings.
Enjoy lunch and dinner at the hotel.
(BB, L, D)
Day 6: Arequipa - Colca Canyon
Early morning transfer to the Colca Canyon.
Savor lunch at the hotel.
Enjoy a delicious box lunch.
Afternoon visit the Magic Canyon.
Enjoy dinner at the hotel.
(BB, L, D)
Day 7: Colca Canyon - Arequipa
Morning at leisure.
Savor a delicious lunch at the hotel.
Afternoon return to Arequipa and transfer to the hotel.
Enjoy dinner at the hotel.
(BB, L, D)
Day 8: Arequipa - Juliaca - Puno
Transfer from the hotel to the Arequipa airport for flight Arequipa - Juliaca.
Arrive Juliaca airport. Met upon arrival and transfer to the hotel. On the way visit Sillustani tombs.
Afternoon at leisure.
Enjoy lunch and dinner at the hotel.
(BB, L, D)
Day 9: Puno
Full day visit to Taquile and Uros island.
Enjoy lunch at local restaurant and dinner at the hotel.
(BB, L, D)
Day 10: Juliaca - Puno - Cusco
Transfer from the hotel to the Juliaca airport for flight Puno - Cusco.
Arrive Cusco airport. Meet upon arrival and transfer to the hotel.
Morning at leisure.
Savor a delicious lunch at local restaurant.
Afternoon city and nearby ruins tour.
Enjoy dinner at the hotel.
(BB, L, D)
Day 11: Cusco - Sacred Valley
Full day visit to the Cusco Sacred Valley including the Chinchero town and the Ollantaytambo archaeological site.
Enjoy lunch at local restaurant and dinner at the hotel.
(BB, L, D)
Day 12: Cusco - Machu Picchu
Early morning transfer to the Poroy train station for full day visit to Machu Picchu.
Enjoy lunch at local restaurant and dinner at the hotel.
(BB, L, D)
Day 13: Machu Picchu - Cusco
Early morning visit to Machu Picchu citadel and enjoy the beautiful sunrise.
Savor lunch at local restaurant in Machu Picchu.
Afternoon return to Cusco and transfer to the hotel.
Enjoy dinner at the hotel.
(BB, L, D)
Day 14: Cusco - Puerto Maldonado - Amazon Basin
Transfer from the hotel to the Cusco airport for flight Cusco - Puerto Maldonado.
Arrive Puerto Maldonado airport. Met upon arrival and transfer to the lodge.
Evening nature presentations on Amazonian topics.
Enjoy lunch and dinner at the lodge.
(BB, L, D)
Day 15: Amazon Basin
Morning navigation in canoe around the lake Sandoval.
Afternoon visit the canopy interpretation center and walk through treetops and wetlands.
Evening nature presentations on Amazonian topics.
Enjoy lunch and dinner at the lodge.
(BB, L, D)
Day 16: Amazon Basin - Puerto Maldonado - Lima
Transfer from the lodge to the Puerto Maldonado airport for flight Puerto Maldonado - Lima. On the way, visit the butterfly farm.
Arrive Lima airport. Met upon arrival and transfer to the hotel.
Day at leisure.
Enjoy farewell dinner at local restaurant.
(BB, D)
Day 17: Lima - Outbound
Early morning transfer to Lima airport for outbound flight.
(BB)
Tour Cost Includes:
• Full transportation by private car
• Full meals as indicated in the itinerary
• Domestic flights
• Tourism official guide
• Machu Picchu Train tickets
• Entrance fees
• All departure taxes for domestic flights
• Twin share accommodation with daily breakfast
Tour Cost Excludes:
• International airport tax in Peru at USD 31.00 net per person
• International airfare to/from Peru
• Personal insurance
• Expenditure of a personal nature, tips, such as drinks, souvenirs, laundry, emergency transfers & etc
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