Peruvian Treasures 15D/14N

• A.M Transfer from the airport to your hotel.

• Check in at the hotel. (Ibis Styles Benavides Miraflores).

• Buffet breakfast inlcuded.

• P.M. We will start our tour with a brief stop at the park of love, with a spectacular and romantic view of the Pacific Ocean, then we will pass by the pre-Inca ceremonial and archaeological center Huaca Pucllana where our guide will give us an explanation from the outside.

• The pre-Inca ceremonial and archaeological center Huaca Pucllana where our guide will give us an explanation from the outside.

• Then we will visit the historical center of Lima, we will start the pedestrian walk, where we will appreciate the Cathedral Basilica, the Government Palace, the Municipal Palace, the Archbishop’s Palace, the San Francisco Church and Convent, where we will visit the subway crypts also called “Catacombs”.

• Ending with a fun tasting with a demonstration class of our flagship drink: Pisco Sour.

• Overnight at your hotel.

• A.M. at the appointed time we will pick you up from your hotel to transfer you to the pier in the bay of La Punta.

• We leave La Punta, heading to San Lorenzo Island, passing through an area called El Camotal, which was part of Callao until colonial times.

• We arrive almost to the center of the San Lorenzo Island, to continue bordering by the south side. Here we will be able to observe the naval base and El Casino beach.

• Afterwards, we will border El Frontón Island, where we will be able to appreciate the remains of the old prison.

• An important guano island, home to thousands of seabirds, such as pelicans, penguins, boobies, cormorants, etc.

• In this protected area we can observe an intact guano island ecosystem, with a population of more than 5000 sea lions and hundreds of guano birds in the same habitat. This enclave offers the opportunity to enjoy the experience of swimming with the sea lions.

• Finally, we return to the dock in La Punta.

• Return to the hotel.

• We start the day picking you up from the hotel at 4:50 a.m. approx to begin the trip to Paracas.

• After approximately 4 hours of travel, we arrive at the bay of Paracas, where we get ready to start the 2 hour tour to the Ballestas Islands.

• During the tour you will see the figure of the Candelabro and marine animals such as sea lions, guano birds, among others, and together with the guide you will learn about the curiosities of the marine fauna. Then we pick you up to visit the Paracas National Reserve.

• A protected area to safeguard and conserve different species of flora and fauna, as well as to protect the archaeological remains of the Paracas Culture.

• We will visit Playa Roja, Playa Yumaque and the interpretation center where you can find more detailed information about the history of this natural area. We will give you free time for shopping and lunch.

• Overnight in Paracas Sunset Hotel. 3 stars modest hotel with pool.

• Buffet breakfast included.

• You will have part of the morning free. Around 12 p.m. we pick you up to continue our trip to Ica, we will stop at a vineyard where you will have lunch with typical dishes, and where you can taste the different wines and piscos. You can buy the ones you liked the most!

• Then we continue to the Huacachina Oasis. There we will get on the buggies that will make us go up and down the endless dunes of Ica.

• We will also do basic sandboarding from the top. After this adrenaline experience you will enjoy the sunset and take amazing pictures.

•  6:30 P.M. We start our trip to Lima.

• 11:30 P.M. Approximate arrival at the hotel.

• 4:25 A.M. Flight from Lima to Iquitos. Arriving at 6:15 a.m. (breakfast not included).

• Transfer from the airport, where you get a brief description of the city on their way to the pier to begin our journey (9:00 a.m. aprox.).

• Boat ride on the Nanay River to the majestic Amazon River, the largest river in the world, reaching our first stop.

• Fundo Pedrito: visit to a breeding ground,, where we feed the animals like paiches, piranhas, alligators, turtles, parrots, macaws, anacondas and see the famous Victoria Regia plant.

• Arrive Avatar Amazon Lodge. Walk to “MIRADOR” Avatar with 26 mts. height from where you can appreciate a wonderful view of the jungle and enjoy AVATAR AMAZON PARK and the newest attraction CANOPY!

• A circuit of 10 seasons: we launch the five Ziplineserslong , 2 suspensions bridges and lowered by rappelling … an experience full of adrenaline! (maximum weight 100kgs.

• Lunch at Avatar Amazon Lodge.

• Botanical walk or canoe: We have professional native guides who know all the trails in the area. You will see typical flora and fauna and learn about the many uses that local people gives each plant.

• Dinner: enjoy a delicious dinner and the cozy bar.

• Night tour Late night will be guided hike or canoe through the mysterious jungle to observe tarantulas, cycadales, spiders, scorpions, praying mantis. Also will distinguish the songs of owls and “ayaymamas” and sounds of other animals.

• 4:30 a.m. Sunrise tour where we will enjoy the sunrise on this wonderful landscape unique in the world.

• Birding this morning walk will take you to observe and learn the typical birds of the area in all its glory, do not forget your camera and be silent not to frighten the animals.

• Breakfast 8:00 a.m. back to the ecolodge to enjoy a rich breakfast.

• Visit to the indigenous community “Yagua” one of 23 native communities of the Amazon River whose settlement very close to the ecolodge.

• Excursion to Free Animals Reserve: visit this original space where monkeys will be waiting to have fun and get some attention.

• Also we observe macaws, parrots, sloths, prehistoric turtle “mata mata” and the dreaded anaconda boa constrictor.

• Lunch 1:00 pm on Avatar Amazon Lodge.

• Walk in the Forest Exploration tree ” La Ceiba de la Selva” or known by the natives as Huimba almost 500 years old and an imposing height of 160 feet and 10 feet in diameter.

• Tarzan rope seek the lianas of Tarzan for some fun mimicking his movements.

• 7:00 p.m. dinner enjoy a delicious dinner and the cozy bar.

• Legends and stories based on the Amazon myths told by the guides.

• Overnight in Avatar Amazon Lodge.

• Breakfast 8:00 a.m. on Avatar Amazon Lodge.

• Piranha fishing: This relaxing sport practiced by craftsmen as do the indigenous communities in the area or with the instruments you require for a pleasant fishing.

• Swimming in the Rio Amazonas 10 minutes from ecolodge is the majestic Amazon river where you can swim in its warm waters and spend some time watching so spectacular and unique landscape.

• Sludge treatment (in summer) on the banks of the Amazon River will find some small islands where you can enjoy an excellent bathroom and mud treatment for skin in this fabulous natural jungle spa has to offer.

• Observation of pink and gray Dolphins These beautiful dolphins can fully appreciate and enjoy its elegance throughout the Amazon River. The Amazon River Dolphin is a very special character in the legends of the jungle. Many women say they have been seduced by a dolphin ever become a handsome young man.

• Check out 12:30 P.M.

• Lunch 1:00 P.M. on Avatar Amazon Lodge.

• Transfer 2:30 P.M. about sailing down the Amazon River, return to the airport directly. Arriving about 4:00 pm. Last shipment included.

• P.M. Flight to Lima.

• P.M. Arrival in Lima and transfer to the hotel.

• Transfer to Lima airport.

• AM. Flight from Lima to Cuzco. Arriving at A.M.

• Transfer from the airport and early hotel check in.

• Semi buffet breakfast included.

• Free day to enjoy the imperial City of Cuzco.

• Overnight at the Casona Rimacpampa Hotel.

• 6:00 A.M. Pick up from hotel for private transfer from Cuzco to Ollantaytambo train station. During this route you will have a private tour of the sacred valley, visiting Chinchero, Maras and Moray. Then, Urubamba for lunch and the archaeological site of Ollantaytamno.

• 3:37 P.M. Departure of the Vistadome Observatory* Peru Rail Train from Ollantaytambo. The trip lasts 1 hour and 40 minutes approx.

• 5:02 P.M. Arrival to Aguas Calientes. Staff will meet you at the station to drop you off at your hotel.

• Free time to enjoy the town of Machu Picchu.

• You can visit the square, sculpture street and other nearby attractions that this cozy town has.

• P.M. Overnight in Kasas del Inka Hotel a small but cozy hotel in Machu Picchu.

• 7:30 A.M. After breakfast, we will board the bus to Machupicchu.

• 9:00 A.M. Registration at the entrance gate and start of the guided tour in Machu Picchu (Circuit 3 + Huayna Picchu).

• The tour will last approximately 2 hours with free time for photos. After that, the guide will drop you off at the entrance gate of Huayna Picchu Mountain, where you will begin an incredible hike of approximately 2-3 hours (up and down).

• PM. Return to the town of Aguas Calientes on the CONSETUR tourist bus.

• Free time for lunch (not included).

• 6:20 P.M. Return by Vistadome train to Ollantaytambo.

• 8:05 P.M. Arrival in Ollantaytambo, and private transfer to your hotel in the city of Cusco.

• 10:00 P.M. Arrival in the city of Cusco and overnight at the hotel.

• 4:30 hours, we pick up at your hotel in the city of Cuzco

• 5:00 hours, departure south of Cuzco for two hours to reach the town of Cusipata.

• 7:00 am buffet breakfast in the town of Cusipata at Casa Ausangate.

• We continue the trip for 1 more hour until we reach the station where the atvs are.

• 9:00 am, introductory briefing on how to handle the ATV.

• 10:00 hours, arrival at the mountain of seven colors (5100 meters above sea level).

• Brief explanation and free time.

• 12:00 hours, return on ATVs to take the transport.

• 1:00 p.m., buffet lunch at the CASA AUSANGATE restaurant.

• 4:00 p.m., approximately arrival in the city of Cuzco (Plaza regocijo).

• Overnight in Cuzco.

• 4:30 a.m. We will pick you up from your hotel. Then we will travel north of Cusco, to Mollepata village for 2 hours, where we will enjoy a typical buffet breakfast.

• We continue 1 hour more to Soraypampa; observing beautiful landscapes and ravines until arriving.

• At 9:00 a.m. we will begin our hike; our guide will give us time to prepare our equipment: sticks, water, personal backpacks, etc; we start the hike at 4,250 meters a.s.l.

• The climb lasts 1 hour and a half approx. Upon arrival we will have time to enjoy the lake, the natural beauty that surrounds us, and fill us with the energy that Salkantay snowy has.

• We return to Soraypampa to take the transportation and we will go to Mollepata, where we will enjoy the buffet lunch and visit the museum of Casa Salkantay. Then we back to Cuzco City.

• The tour ends in Cuzco at 5 or 6:00 p.m.

• 9:00 P.M. Transfer to Cuzco Bus Terminal.

• 10:00 P.M. Bus to Puno (overnight bus).

NOTES: (VINICUNCA & HUMANTAY)

• Buffet breakfast and lunch are country-style or home-cooked meals.

• The road in these destinations is partly paved.

• Mountain hikes last between 1 to 3 hours. It is recommended that the traveler be prepared and acclimatized for this type of activities.

• 5:30 A.M. Arrival in Puno. Transfer to hotel for breakfast and leave luggage in custody if necessary.

• 7:45 A.M. Pick up from hotel in downtown Puno.

• 08:30 A.M. Departure by motor boat from Puno Port. Visit 2 Floating Islands of the Uros.

• 10:00 A.M. Departure by motor boat to Amantani Island.

• 01:00 P.M. Arrival to the port of Amantani Island.

• 02:00 P.M. Lunch at a local family’s house.

• 04:00 P.M. 1 hour hike to the highest point of the island: Pachamama temple and Pachatata temple.

• 06:00 P.M. Return and dinner at the family house.

• 08:00 P.M. Dancing and feast with the local people (optional).

• Overnight at family house in Amantani Island.

• 07:00 A.M. Breakfast with the families.

• 08:00 A.M. Departure by motor boat from Puerto Amantani to Taquile.

• 09:00 A.M. Visit of the island of Taquile for 3 hours approximately.

• 11:30 A.M. Typical lunch in Taquile.

• 12:30 P.M. Departure from Taquile to Puno.

• Arrival in Puno and private tansfer to the airport.

• 6:00 P.M. Flight from Juliaca to Lima.

• 7:35 P.M. Arrival in Lima and transfer to the hotel.

• Overnight in Lima.

• Breakfast at the hotel.

• Private tansfer from hotel to airport.

• End of our services.