Peru

Duration: 12 Days

Output Type: Regular Check-Out

Route of the trip: Lima, Paracas, Arequipa, Cusco, Sacred Valley (Peru), Machu Picchu, Aguascalientes, Cusco, Puno

Which countries to visit? Mexico, Peru

What to know? Travel packages for Peru at the best price at Travel Viajes Peru!

Travel destinations: Travel to South America, Travel to Mexico, Travel to Peru, Travel to Lima Travel to Machu Picchu 

Departure dates: 25.02.2025, 01.05.2025

Travel itinerary

DAY 01 LIMA
Reception at the Jorge Chavez airport in the city of Lima and transfer to the chosen hotel.
Free afternoon. Overnight in Lima.

DAY 02 LIMA
Breakfast. Half day city tour in colonial and modern Lima. After picking you up at your hotel, you will begin the visit to the colonial and modern city of Lima, this excursion presents the best combination of the various attractions of Lima in its three historical periods: ancestral, colonial and contemporary. Ancestral Lima: Panoramic view of the “Huaca” (pre-Inca archaeological center) where ceremonial and administrative centers made of clay will be observed. The way of life and rituals of the ancestral settlers will be known. Colonial Lima. In the Historic Center of Lima, the architecture and urban layout of the colonial period of Peru stands out, in its old streets with colonial mansions with Moorish-style balconies. You will walk along the Paseo de la República, Plaza San Martín and the Plaza Mayor, with their distinctive buildings: Government Palace, the Archbishop’s Palace, the Basilica Cathedral and the Municipal Palace, entering a monumental Convent belonging to the first orders that arrived in Viceregal Lima and which constitutes the largest sample of colonial religious art in America. Contemporary Lima. View of the most traditional residential areas of the capital: Miraflores and Larco Mar, a distinctive tourist center of Lima today and a privileged point to appreciate a spectacular view of the Pacific Ocean. Overnight in Lima.
Breakfast

DAY 03 LIMA
Breakfast. Free day. At night, Dinner at the D’Paso Hacienda restaurant where we will celebrate with a fantastic Peruvian dance show in which Buffet Dinner (Drinks not included) and Peruvian Paso Horse Show and typical dances. Not included: Hotel/Restaurant/Hotel Transfers. Overnight in Lima.
Breakfast

DAY 04 PARACAS
Breakfast. Transfer from your hotel to the bus station. We will take a commercial bus with daily departures with comfortable seats to the city of Paracas. Bus transfer from Lima to Paracas. Upon arrival, we will start the excursion Ballestas Islands and Candelabra Tour. The excursion starts very early in the morning at the “Chaco” pier. During our tour we will stop to appreciate the enigmatic figure of the Candelabra, an impressive design traced on the slope of a hill in the bay of Paracas. No one knows for sure who made this figure or why. There are actually many hypotheses regarding its origin; some believe that it is related to the Nazca Lines, which are located about 120 kilometers to the south, others credit its construction to the ancient pirates, who are said to have made it as a point of reference to be able to guide themselves, due to the dense fog of the area. Our captain will make a stop in front of the figure and our local guide will explain about it. Then we will continue towards the Ballestas Islands. Once we arrive at the Islands, visitors will be able to enjoy a stunning marine scenery full of birds and sea lions. Here we will travel in our boat around the islands, passing through caves, rock formations and we will appreciate many other aquatic species. Due to its semi-tropical location, it is a bit hot, so we recommend bringing sunscreen and a hat to protect yourself from the sun’s rays. Once we have visited all the islands we will return to the Chaco pier. Then we will go to the bus station to go to Nazca. Commercial bus from Paracas to Nazca. Reception and transfer from the bus station to your hotel. Overnight in Nazca.
Breakfast

DAY 05 NASCA – AREQUIPA
Breakfast. Transfer to the Nazca aerodrome, where the Nazca Lines Wings Overflight will take place, which lasts approximately 30 minutes. The Nazca lines are giant geoglyphs that represent everything from simple traces to geometric figures and complex designs of animals and people. These traces were made by the inhabitants of the Nazca culture between 200 BC and 200 BC. and 600 AD. Since 1994 they have been considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Despite the various investigations done to determine their purpose, the Nazca lines continue to be one of the most amazing mysteries in the world. When you travel to Ica, be sure to appreciate these routes from the sky. Finally, at night we will go by commercial bus to the city of Arequipa by shared shuttle Overnight on the bus.
Breakfast

DAY 06 AREQUIPA
Breakfast. Reception at the bus station in the city of Arequipa and transfer to the chosen hotel
Half day city tour at Santa Catalina Monastery. Visit the Mirador de Carmen Alto (place where you can see the Chilina Valley), Mirador de Yanahuara, Monastery of Santa Catalina, Plaza de Armas, The Cathedral (façade only), Church and Cloisters of the Society of Jesus (Dome of San Ignacio). Overnight in Arequipa.
Breakfast

DAY 07 AREQUIPA – CUSCO
Breakfast. Transfer to Arequipa Airport to take a flight to Cusco. Reception at the Velasco Astete airport in the city of Cusco and transfer to the chosen hotel.
Cusco City Tour and Surrounding Ruins Half Day: (flight must arrive before 10am)
On our excursion through the city of Cusco we will visit the following tour: The Plaza de Armas, This Plaza is the symbolic center of the Inca empire, and the cathedral of the city of Cusco. Temple of Korikancha or Temple of the Sun, built during the rule of the Inca Pachacutec. Tambomachay ruins, known as the Inca’s baths. Through its stairs you can see falls of crystal clear water and according to what is stated here the liquid element was worshipped. Red Fortress of Puca Pucará, a fortification made up of platforms, staircases, passages, towers, niches and platform. Kenco Amphitheater, it is said that it was an Inca shrine. Its construction is made from stones. Passages, canals and staircases can be seen with engravings that represent the puma, which is the sacred animal of that time. Sacsayhuamán Temple, It has immense walls made up of monumental stones distributed in a zigzag shape on three platforms that are an average of 360 meters long. There are stones up to 9 meters long and 5 meters wide. Overnight in Cusco.
Breakfast

DAY 08 SACRED VALLEY
Breakfast. Full-day excursion to the Sacred Valley: Pisaq Market, Ollantaytambo with lunch. Our clients are picked up from their respective hotels by a representative of ours. Then we will start our excursion to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. This beautiful valley is made up of numerous rivers that descend through ravines full of greenery and small valleys. Here we will visit a picturesque artisan market, and we will be able to see how to this day people from this place maintain the tradition of exchanging their things or food, just as they did in the past. For those who like to buy souvenirs, this place is undoubtedly one of the best places to do so, as there is a wide variety of alpaca wool items, silver and gold jewelry, among others. Then we will have a delicious buffet lunch in one of the best country restaurants in the area. Later we will go to the town of Ollantaytambo, where we will visit the beautiful fortress that bears the same name. Here we tour the most important sectors, and our guide will give us an explanation about this place. The hike to the top of Ollantaytambo is a bit steep so it is recommended to take it easy and go slowly. (Bring a bottle of water.) Once the guided tour in Ollantaytambo is over, we will return to Cusco. Overnight in Cusco.
Breakfast

DAY 09 MACHU PICCHU TOWN – AGUAS CALIENTES
Breakfast. Half-day excursion to the citadel of Machu Picchu by expedition train: Transfer to the train station of Poroy or ollantaytambo where you will board the train to the Archaeological Complex of Machu Picchu located at an altitude of 2,350 meters above sea level. Upon arrival at Machu Picchu Pueblo, a representative of ours will drive you to the bus station to board to go to the sacred citadel. During the journey you will observe the majestic view of the canyon that forms the Sacred River: Urubamba. Upon arrival, your guide will be waiting for you to start the excursion to Machu Picchu, touring its terraces, staircases, ceremonial enclosures and places of residence. Then after the guided tour, you will have free time to explore the place on your own, relax or meditate. Later, we will return to the town of Machu Picchu (Aguas Calientes) so that you can have lunch (not included). At the appropriate time, transfer by train back to Cusco. Arrival at your hotel. Overnight in Cusco.
Breakfast

DAY 10 CUSCO – PUNO
Breakfast. Transfer from your hotel to the bus station. Full day excursion from Cusco tourist bus to Puno: Transfer from your hotel in Cusco to the bus station, to be able to board the tourist bus. After leaving the station to go to the city of Puno, where en route we will have some stops: Andahuaylillas: Town of the Andes, in whose square we will find the Church of San Pedro Apostol de Andahuaylillas, built by the Jesuits in the 16th century, it is also known as “Sistine Chapel” where it keeps incredible works of art. Raqchi: Archaeological Remains of the Incas and Pre-Incas, we will visit its main construction which is the Temple of Wiracocha, according to the chroniclers it was built by the Inca Wiracocha in honor of the invisible Superior God of the Andean people. Continuing with our tour, we will go to Sicuani where we will enjoy a pleasant lunch with local products. Later, we will head towards the city of Marangani which is at 3552 meters above sea level located in Sicuani. Marangani is a relatively large highland city. The city is a major intersection, with the road to Puno – Arequipa passing through here. Then on the border of Cusco and Puno we will be able to appreciate some beautiful views of several snow-capped mountains. Finally, we will pass through the town of Pucara where the bulls of Pucara are very famous. You will be arriving in Puno (3800 meters above sea level) around 17:30 pm approx. Reception at the bus station and transfer to the chosen hotel. Overnight in Puno.
Breakfast

DAY 11 PUNO
Breakfast. Half-day visit to the island of the Uros: Half-day visit by boat to Lake Titicaca, where you will get to know the islands of the Uros, made entirely of reeds and where its inhabitants still live with the customs of their ancestors, maintaining their customs and idiosyncrasies but above all their system of communal life. The islands are located within the scope of the Titicaca National Reserve. The Uros are descendants of the oldest people in America.
They are mainly dedicated to hunting and fishing. Overnight in Puno.
Breakfast

DAY 12 PUNO – PERU
Breakfast. Transfer to Puno airport to take a flight to Lima and international connection. End of our services.
Breakfast

PRICE INCLUDES
3 nights accommodation in Lima
1 night accommodation in Paracas
2 nights accommodation in Arequipa
1 night accommodation in Cusco
1 night accommodation in Valle Sagrado (Peru)
1 night accommodation in Aguascalientes
2 nights accommodation in Puno
Lunch according to the itinerary: 11 Breakfasts
Reception and transfer from the airport to the hotel in Lima
Colonial and modern Lima city tour
Folkloric dinner show (does not include transfers) – (Show operates from Tuesday to Sunday)
Hotel for three nights in Lima with breakfast and tax exemption
Transfers hotel, bus station in Lima
Reception and transfer from the bus station to the hotel in Nazca
Commercial Bus Transportation Lima/ Paracas/ Nazca/ Arequipa
Half Day in the Ballestas Islands + Candelabra (Includes Tax)
Overflight to the Nazca Lines (does not include boarding tax, or tourist ticket) Hotel in ✈Nazca for one night with breakfast and tax exemption
Reception and transfer from the bus station to the hotel in Arequipa
Visit to the White City of Arequipa and Santa Catalina Convent
Hotel in Arequipa for two nights with breakfast and tax exemption
Reception and transfer from the airport to the hotel in Cusco
Hotel for three nights with breakfast and tax exemption
Cusco City Tour and Surrounding Ruins
Full-Day Excursion to the Sacred Valley of the Incas and Pisac Market, Ollantaytambo Fortress Includes Picnic Lunch
Machu Picchu Citadel Tour by Expedition Train – Lunch Not Included
Full-day bus tour from Cusco to Puno, includes lunch en route
Transfer from the hotel to the bus station in Cusco
Reception and transfer from the bus station to the hotel in Puno
Half-day visit to Lake Titikaka and Uros Island
Hotel for two nights in Puno with breakfast and tax exemption
Transfer from the hotel to the airport in Puno

THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE
No unspecified services.
Gratuities for guide and driver.
Personal expenses.
Optional excursions.
Transfers to Folkloric Dinner Show.
Boarding tax, or tourist ticket in Overflight.
Air tickets.
Medical assistance card.

IMPORTANT NOTES
The tour operates with a minimum of 2 passengers (1 passenger only upon prior consultation)
Daily departures

Planned transports

Date	Guy	Departure From	Arrival A	Company	The Price
Mon 17-02-2025	Flight	Puno ()	Lima (LIM)	N/A	Not Included