Peru Highlights

Enjoy the highlights of one of the most amazing countries on the planet by experiencing the Amazonian rainforest; two of the world’s premier archeological sites, the highest navigable lake in the world, and the historical but now modern and bustling Latin city of Lima, Peru.

You will start your adventure in the impressive Peruvian virgin rainforests, surrounded by enormous variety of fauna and flora where you will observe birds, monkeys, caiman, and many other animals such as the sloth.

After having visited the Amazon jungle you will now journey to mysterious Cusco, capital of the Incas who founded the largest empire in the Americas. Then you will continue to the legendary lost city of Machu Picchu, a magical place where you will feel the Incas’ energy, no word can describe such a unique experience! Machu Pichu is a United Nations World Heritage site.

Once you have entered the Incas’ world you can’t miss the sacred Lake Titicaca, birthplace of the Incas and at twelve thousand feet, the highest navigable lake in the world with 26 rivers. To reach the lake, you will take a magnificent Andean mountain train journey from Cusco to Puno, located on the shores of Lake Titicaca where the ancient past is still preserved.

Although by now you will have seen four remarkable sites, one extraordinary world-famous view is missing, which you will see next. This is the enigmatic Nasca Lines that you will view by air. These giant figures drawn in the arid desert still mystify scientists and archeologists today.

Please look over the itinerary below to see all details:

Important information: this tour will be adapted to your exact dates and can be customized to meet all your interests and needs.

ITINERARY

Day 1: Lima

At your arrival at Lima airport (at any time), you will be met by one of our representatives and driven to your hotel in Miraflores, the safest and nicest area of the city.

Day 2: Flight Lima Puerto Maldonado (Tambopata Reserve)

Early morning: transfer from your hotel to Jorge Chavez Airport to board your flight to Puerto Maldonado.
Reception at the airport, transfer to PS's office to prepare for the river trip and boarding of our motorized dugout canoes. Depending of the hour we will have either a box lunch on the boat or lunch at arrival to the EI. During the trip we may see Caymans, turtles and waterfowl, etc. After approx. 3 hours we will arrive at the EI lodge where we will be received with a welcome drink. We are now deep inside pristine rainforest and surrounded by its sounds. After a short rest we will have a short hike to a small lagoon and return in time to enjoy a jungle sunset at Sunset Point. After returning to the lodge we will board again the canoe for a short night ride to spot Caymans on the river banks with flashlights. After returning we will have dinner, at which the Resident Naturalists (RNs) and guides will be available to answer questions or brief us on the Amazon rainforest.
(B, L, D)

Day 3: Tambopata Reserve

After an early breakfast, guided by one of our guides, we will start a 3½ miles hike to Cocococha oxbow lake. On the way we will observe exotic plants and insects, colourful butterflies and birds, monkeys and, with luck, perhaps even some of the large mammals. At the lake a hide and canoes will be available for a ride around it watching the giant river otters and the wildlife on the shoreline. Return to the EI for a late lunch.
Afternoon: free for relaxing or independent activities.
(B, L, D)

Day 4: Tambopata Reserve-Flight Puerto Maldonado Cusco

Very early morning: wake up and breakfast. Boarding of the canoe to return to Pto. Maldonado watching an unforgettable dawn on the Tambopata river. Transfer to the airport for flight to Cusco.
Arrival at Cusco airport & transfer to your Hotel.
14:00: Guided tour of Cusco
Guided tour of Cusco & visit to the four nearby Inca Ruins: Sacsayhuaman, with its massive walls, Qenko, site of carved living rock, Puca Pucara, an Inca lodging Site & Tambo Machay, known as the Baths of the Inca. Our expert guides will make sure you get the most of these special places.
Overnight in Cusco.
(B)

Day 5: Excursion to Machu Picchu, the lost city (8,200 ft)

Morning: Transfer from your Hotel to Ollantaytambo train station & departure to Aguas Calientes (the base town of Machu Picchu). Short bus journey to Machu Picchu. In many ways today is the climax to your holiday. You will have a guided tour of the most amazing & mysterious of all Inca Sites. You will learn about the history of this site, who lived there, how it was discovered in modern times and why the Spaniards never found it. You will have some insight into the various features of the city and after that you will have some free time to really enjoy yourself alone in this spectacularly located site. This is an unforgettable experience that will stay with you forever.
Afternoon: Free to relax in the Inca’s Hot springs.

Overnight in Aguas Calientes (7,900 ft).
(B, L)

Day 6: Train journey back to Cusco (11,150 ft)

Morning Free. Optional: climb to Machu Picchu and Inti Punku, the Sun gate.
Afternoon: Train journey back to Cusco.
Arrival in Cusco & transfer to your Hotel.
(B)

Day 7: Andean Explorer train Journey Cusco Puno (Mon, Wed & Sat)

Morning Transfer from your Hotel to the train station & departure to Puno. Today you will enjoy spectacular views of the Andes Mountains & countryside, traveling through the high Altiplano region.
Evening: Arrival in Puno (12,550 ft) & transfer to your Hotel.
(B, L)

Day 8: Lake Titicaca

Morning After Breakfast, we board our motor boat on the highest navigable Lake in the world, our first stop will be on the floating Totora reed Islands of Uros. We will continue to the Taquile Islands where we will learn more about Pre-Inca culture.
Evening: Overnight in Puno.
(B, L)

Day 9: Flight Juliaca Lima

Morning: Transfer from your Hotel to Juliaca airport & departure to Lima.
Arrival at Lima International Airport and private transfer to your hotel in the bustling, cosmopolitan Miraflores area of the city. Depending on flight times, you may be want to enjoy an evening meal overlooking the elegant Parque Kennedy, go shopping in Larco Mar (one of the most beautiful shopping centers in the world) located by the Pacific ocean; or you may wish take a stroll down the beach.
(B)

Day 10: Tourist bus journey Lima - Ica (04 Hours)

Morning: transfer the tourist bus station for bus journey to Ica.
12:00: Arrival in Ica & transfer to your Hotel.
Free afternoon to enjoy the sun and walk around Huacachina Oasis or try the sand boarding and the sand dune buggy ride!
(B)

Day 11: Flight over Nasca Lines from Ica airport

Morning: transfer from your hotel to Ica airport to take the flight over the fantastic Nasca Lines for panoramic views of a monkey, a fish, a spider, a hummingbird and many drawings and geometric figures on the desert visible only from the air. The mystery of these huge figures in the desert continues even today.
Afternoon: Tourist bus journey Ica - Lima.
Evening: arrival in Lima and transfer to your Hotel.
(B)

Day 12: Lima Tour-International Departure

Am. After breakfast, we will drive you downtown into the city of the Kings; our English speaking guide will help you to get to know the Plaza de Armas, with the baroque cathedral, the Palacio de Gobierno (Governors Palace), the Archbishop's Palace with its big carved wooden balconies, and the convent of San Francisco, whose bright yellow facade covers a grisly secret. Underneath the convent lie extensive catacombs that served as the cemetery for the whole of Lima during the colonial period!

Transfer at any time from your Hotel to the airport for your flight back home.
(B)

Price Inclusive:

2,330 US $ per person in double occupancy.
2,990 US $ in single occupancy.

Price Includes:

• All transfers in Lima/Puerto Maldonado/Cuzco/Puno/Ica.
• Three day/two night trip in Tambopata Reserve, includes: Transport, accommodation, all meals, excursions & Guide.
• City tour of Cuzco includes: Bus, entrance fee & guide.
• Machu Picchu trip includes: Vista dome Train tickets, bus, entrance fee & guide.
• Tourist Bus tickets: Lima/Ica/Lima.
• Andean Explorer Class train ticket Cusco Puno.
• Lake Titica trip (Uros & Taquile Island).
• Flight over Nazca Lines from Ica airport. Includes: transfers & guide.
• Flight tickets: Lima-Puerto Maldonado Cuzco/Juliaca-Lima.
• Ten nights of accommodation with Buffet Breakfast.
• All tours guided by English speaking Guides.
• Our personal assistance during your entire trip.

Hotels used for this tour (or Similar):

Lima: BW La Hacienda Hotel
Puerto Maldonado: Explorer’s Inn.
Cusco: Novotel Hotel.
Aguas Calientes: Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel
Puno: Libertador Puno Hotel
Ica: Las Dunas Hotel