Andean Mysteries 8D/7N

Arrival in the city of Lima, capital of Peru. Reception at the airport by our representative, who will welcome you and coordinate the corresponding transfer to the selected accommodation.

Free time to rest and acclimatize. Overnight in Lima.

In the morning: Historical tour through the center of the city of Lima to appreciate its most representative colonial and viceregal features. We will visit the imposing Main Square, the Government Palace, the Cathedral Basilica, the Archbishop's Palace, the Municipality of Lima and the Desamparados Station, touring classic streets adorned with colonial mansions and Moorish-style balconies. Subsequently, we will visit the Church and the majestic Convent of San Francisco, including its Museum of Art and its famous underground Catacombs. Leaving Old Lima, we will tour the modern districts of San Isidro and Miraflores, ending at the Love Park with an impressive panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean.

In the afternoon: Direct transfer to the bus terminal to board the transport to the Paracas peninsula in a comfortable journey of approximately 3 hours. Reception upon arrival and transfer to the selected hotel. Overnight in Paracas.

In the morning: Transfer to the tourist pier to board a modern speedboat to the magnificent Ballestas Islands. During the sea journey you will be able to appreciate the famous and enigmatic geoglyph "The Candelabra", engraved on the skirt of a sandy hill. Upon arriving at the islands, you will contemplate an impressive marine fauna in its natural habitat, including immense colonies of guano birds (such as the guanay, the booby and the tendril), Humboldt penguins and numerous sea lions (fine and chuscos).

After returning to the port and taking a short break, we will begin a land excursion to the Paracas National Reserve, where geological formations carved by the wind and the sea will be observed, and we will visit the Interpretation Center of the reserve.

In the afternoon: Transfer to the station to take the transport heading to the city of Nazca (approximately 5 hours of travel). Arrival, assistance and transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Nazca.

In the morning: Transfer to the local aerodrome to take a spectacular scenic flight (approximately 30 minutes) over the enigmatic and world-famous Nazca Lines. These lines, considered the largest astronomical calendar in the world, cover an area of ​​350 km² in the middle of the desert. From the air you will observe with perfect clarity gigantic strokes of zoomorphic and phytomorphic figures such as the monkey, the spider, the hummingbird, the condor, the dog and the lizard, with dimensions ranging from 15 to 300 meters in length.

Free time to have lunch and enjoy the gastronomy of the region. In the afternoon, transfer to the station to board the return transport to the city of Lima (approx. 6 hours). Reception and transfer to the selected hotel. Overnight in Lima.

In the morning: Transfer to the Lima airport to take the regular flight to Cusco, the archaeological capital of America. Upon arrival, assistance and transfer to the selected hotel, where a short rest is suggested for optimal acclimatization to the altitude.

In the afternoon (approx. 1:30 p.m.): We will start a guided walking tour through the most iconic historical points of the center of Cusco. We will visit the beautiful Main Square, imposing the Cathedral Basilica and the Temple of the Sun or Qoricancha (current Convent of Santo Domingo). We will continue walking towards the bohemian and picturesque artisan neighborhood of San Blas, ascending through its traditional stone streets where we will appreciate the famous 12-Angled Stone, a masterpiece of Inca stone architecture. Overnight in Cusco.

We will leave very early heading south on a journey of approximately 3.5 hours. Along the way we will make a stop in the historic town of Checacupe to admire its unique Inca suspension bridge, a perfectly preserved traditional structure. We will continue ascending to the slopes of the majestic snow-capped Ausangate.

Upon arriving at the starting point, we will embark on a light and highly accessible hike of approximately 1 hour. Unlike other routes, Palcoyo offers a privileged view of three colored mountain ranges formed by an amazing combination of ancient minerals, plus a spectacular stone forest. Along the way, we will observe herds of South American camelids such as llamas and alpacas in their natural environment. On the return trip, a traditional lunch will be served before arriving in Cusco. Overnight in Cusco.

Morning transfer from the hotel to the railway station to board the tourist train that will take us through the beautiful Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu Pueblo (Aguas Calientes). Upon arrival, we will take the ascent bus that travels the zigzagging road to the majestic Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, one of the wonders of the modern world.

We will begin an exhaustive guided tour of more than two hours through the main sectors of the historic sanctuary: the Main Square, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Solar Clock (Intihuatana), the Royal Enclosures, the Temple of the Three Windows and the ceremonial areas. After the visit, we will descend to the town to enjoy an included lunch. In the afternoon, we will board the return train towards Cusco. Transfer from the station to the hotel. Overnight in Cusco.

At the appropriate time, breakfast at the hotel and departure transfer to the Cusco airport to board your regular connecting or return flight. End of services.