Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival to Lima. At Lima airport your Private 4x4, your professional driver and your tour conductor will be waiting for you to transfer you to your Hotel.
Day 2: Lima Pachacamac - Ica. This day we start our 4x4 adventure going 20 miles south of Lima. Here you will make your first stop at Pachacamac and then continue with our trip to Ica. Afternoon beach buggies going up and down the dunes of the desert (a fun experience). If you like snowboarding try our sand boarding experience. Includes: (B)(L).
Day 3: Ballestas islands. In the morning motor boat trip to Ballestas islands to observesea lions, cormorants, penguins and plenty of fauna. his is a real encounter with nature and wildlife. After our sea wildlife tour we will return to the dock, have lunch, and then drive from Ballestas to Nazca. Includes: (B)(L).
Day 4: Flight above the Nazca Line. Early in the morning you will board a small plane to fly above the incredible Nazca lines which are enormous geoglyphs made on the desert ground thousands of years ago. After your flight we will leave Nazca and drive south to Arequipa city. and transfer to your hotel. Includes: (B)(L).
Day 5: Arequipa city. Morning at leisure, During the afternoon Arequipa city tour including the Santa Catalina convent, the San Fransisco church and a drive by la campina. Includes: (B)(L).
Day 6: Wild vicunas and thermal springs. This morning we will go by a dirt road to the north of Arequipa around the Volcano Chachani and then arrive at the Pampa Canahuas reserve where you will see wild vicunas, alpacas, llamas, and Andean birds. We will pass by Patapampa a wonderful viewpoint of the Volcanoes and snow covered mountains. Continuing the trip we arrive at Chivay. During the afternoon you can take a bath in the thermal springs and pools of La Calera. overnight at Chivay. Includes: (B)(D).
Day 7: Colca canyon and condor watching. Very early this morning we will drive for about 3 hours to the Colca canyon. Here awaits you an amazing view to the depth of the canyon. With a great probability you will see the flight of the Condor. walk a short trail along the edge of the Canyon and enjoy the wonderful landscape. Afternoon return to Chivay. Includes: (B)(L).
Day 8: Chivay - Puno and Sillustani ruins. After breakfast we will go offroad from Chivay to our next destination the Lake Titicaca. landscape of changing altitudes, from the desert to the high Andes mountains. before getting to Puno we will stop at Sillustani, (huge stone Inkan towers). Arrival in Puno and check in at your Hotel. Includes: (B)(L).
Day 9: Lake Titicaca floating Islands. This day you will take a motor boat adventure on the Lake Titicaca enjoying wonderful lake views and visiting the typical islands of the world¨s highest navigable lake. In the afternoon you return to your hotel in Puno. Includes: (B)(L).
Day 10: Lake Titicaca - Cusco. Our adventure today is to go to the capital of the Inka empire visiting along the way some archaeological sites such as Racchi, Saint Paul church (the Sistine chapel of the Andes). Late afternoon arrival to Cusco city and transfer to your hotel. Includes: (B).
Day 11: Cusco city tour. Morning at leisure and in the afternoon city tour of the city visiting the Koricancha (Temple of the Sun), Sacsayhuaman , main Cathedral of the city and Cusco Inkan streets. At night good bye dinner with special show. Includes: (B)(D).
Day 12: Sacred Valley of the Inkas. Full day archeological and cultural tour around the sacred Valley of the Inkas, Places to be visited: Chincheros village, Ollantayrtambo town and ruins, and Pisaq native market. Includes: (B)(L).
Day 13: Train to Machu Picchu Town. Early morning transfer to Cusco train station, 4 hour train to Aguas Calientes , upon arrival in Machu Picchu town transfer to your hotel . Afternoon at leisure. Includes: (B).
Day 14: Machu Picchu visit. Early morning transfer from Aguas calientes to Machu Picchu ruins, Wayna Picchu Mountain climbing optional, Guided tour around Machu Picchu ruins. In the Afternoon 3.5 hour train back to Cusco, and Transfer from Poroy station to your hotel in Cusco. Includes: (B).
Day 15: Flight Cusco - Lima - your destination. After breakfast you will be transferred to the Cusco airport to take your flight to Lima and to connect with your international flight. Includes: (B).
Departure Dates: May 27 - Jun 10, 2008; Jun 9 - Jun 23, 2008; Jun 16 - Jun 30, 2008; Jun 27 - Jul 11, 2008; Jul 2- Jul 16,2008; Jul 11 - Jul 25 , 2008; Aug 9 - Aug 23, 2008; Aug 29 - Sept 12, 2008; Sept 5 - Sept 19, 2008; Sept 16 - Sept 30, 2008; Sept 26 - Oct 4, 2008; Oct 9 - Oct 23, 2008; Oct 31 - Nov 13, 2008; Nov 14 - Nov 28, 2008 Nov 28 - Nov 12, 2008; Dec 5 - Dec 19, 2008.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- Private 4x4 Land Cruiser vehicle for the whole trip
- Professional tour conductor and coordinator (English speaking)
- Professional driver
- Guided tours with an English speaking professional guide for Machu Picchu and Sacred Valley
- Orient express train Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu - Cusco
- Meals as indicated (B=breakfast L= lunch D= dinner)
- All accommodation based on double occupancy at beautiful 3 start Hotels
- Flight above the Nazca Lines.
- All entrance tickets to attractive sites
- Local taxes
Price Excludes:
- International flight tickets
- Airport taxes
- Tips and extras
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South America
Peru
Self Drive
Sightseeing
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