NAZCA LINES AND MAGICAL MACHU PICCHU

09 Days / 08 Nights

Day 01. Lima

Arrival , reception in the airport and transfer to the hotel.

Breakfast in the hotel. At the appropriate time, we will start our half-day excursion called Colonial and modern Lima, where we will visit the Main Square, the Cathedral, San Francisco church and convent, the Government Palace, the Justice Palace, the City Hall of Lima, the Desamparados station, old streets with old colonial mansion and Moorish style balconies.

Finally, will go to the financial and modern districts: San Isidro and Miraflores, from here you will enjoy a wonderful view of the Pacific Ocean. Return to the hotel. Accommodation.

Meal: Breakfast

 Day 02. Lima / Paracas – Ballestas Islands / Ica

Breakfast in the hotel. In the morning, transfer to the bus terminal to start the travel to Paracas. Arrival and transfer to the pier to start the excursion by boat to the Ballestas Islands inhabited by pelicans, sea lions, penguins and other species. During the return journey, you will be able to appreciate the Candelabra that was traced in a sand dune by ancient Peruvians.

In the afternoon, transfer to Ica. Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation.

Meal: Breakfast

 Day 03. Ica / Nazca / Arequipa

Breakfast in the hotel. In the morning transfer to Nazca. Arrival and overflight the Nazca Lines, where you will appreciate animal, geometric and human figures about almost 500 meters of length designed with perfection on this plateau. These lines are unique in the world, full of mystery and mysticism.

After that, we will continue with the archaeological tour to the Cantalloc aqueducts and the Chauchilla cemetery tour. At night, travel by bus to Arequipa. Night on board.

Meal: Breakfast

Day 04. Arequipa

Very early in the morning, arrival and transfer to the hotel. Breakfast and morning at leisure for rest.

In the afternoon, visit to Arequipa: Carmen Alto Viewpoint, Yanahuara Viewpoint, The Main Square, the Cathedral, La Compañía Church and the Santa Catalina Convent, which remained closed to the public for approximately four centuries. Accommodation.

Meal: Breakfast

 Day 05. Arequipa / Puno

Breakfast in the hotel. In the morning, transfer to the bus terminal to continue to Puno, crossing beautiful landscapes of the Peruvian highlands. Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the afternoon free for acclimatization. Accommodation.

Meal: Breakfast

Day 06. Puno

Breakfast in the hotel. Lake excursion in the Titicaca, visit to the Uros Island, a community who live on the floating island built with totora reed. We will also visit the Taquile Island to appreciate one of the most beautiful Andean places, with many hills and archaeological remains. Lunch included. Return to Puno, arrival and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch 

Day 07. Puno – Cusco

Breakfast in the hotel. In the morning, transfer to the bus terminal. Will travel by regular tourist bus to Cusco. On route, we will stop to visit some touristic places such as the Lithic Museum of Pucara, La Raya, The Archaeological Complex of Raqchi and The Chapel Sixtina of America or the Andahuaylillas temple, tickets and guide are included. Lunch in the restaurant on route. Arrival and transfer to the hotel in Cusco. Accommodation.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 08. Cusco / Machu Picchu / Cusco

Breakfast in the hotel. In the morning transfer to the train station in Ollanta. Upon arrival, we will ascend by bus to Machu Picchu for visit the main sectors of the Sanctuary such as the Three Windows Temple, Intiwatana, squares and others. After that, we will descend to have a lunch in a local restaurant in Aguas Calientes. In the afternoon, return to Cusco. Arrival and transfer to the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 09. Cusco / Lima / International connection

Breakfast in the hotel. Transfer to the airport to take your flight to Lima. Arrival and connection with your international flight.

Meal: Breakfast