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Ancestral Origin Route

ANCESTRAL ORIGIN ROUTE

16 Days / 15 Nights

Day 01. Lima

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

Day 02. Lima / Paracas – Ballestas Islands / Ica

Breakfast in the hotel. In the morning, transfer to the bus terminal to start our trip to Paracas. Arrival and transfer to the pier for the boat trip to the Ballestas Islands inhabited by pelicans, sea lions, penguins and other marine fauna. During the return, we will observe “the Candelabra” made by the ancient Peruvians in a dune.

Will continue the trip to Ica, city tour and visit to a craft winery “El Catador” where you will have the opportunity to observe the elaboration of pisco and wines. Continue visiting the Ica Main Square and the Regional Museum called “Adolfo Bermudez Jenkins” where we will appreciate the chronological organization of the different cultures of our country such as Nazca, Wari, Incas, etc. In the afternoon, visit to the Huacachina Lagoon, an exotic and natural oasis. Accommodation.

Meal: Breakfast

Day 03. Ica – Líneas de Nazca Overflight / Lima

Breakfast in the hotel. At opproppiate time, transfer to the airfield for the overflight the Nazca Lines, famous and enigmatic figures of animals, human, geometric, among others; all designed in sand resisting the time. In the afternoon, travel by bus to Lima. Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation.

Meal: Breakfast

Day 04. Lima / Juliaca

Breakfast at the hotel. At the appropriate time, transfer from the hotel to the airport to take your flight to Juliaca. Arrival, reception and transfer to the hotel. On the way, we will visit the archaeological site of Sillustani, famous for its chullpas which are square or round constructions of stone and adobe; they are large fortified burial towers for the main leaders of the first villages of the Collao plateau. Arrival at the hotel. Accommodation.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 05. Puno – Lake Titicaca / La Paz

Very early in the morning, transfer to the Copacabana Sanctuary. We will board the Catamaran Cruise accompanied with some snacks while we sail to “Isla del Sol” the legendary birthplace of the Inca Empire. We will visit the Inca Garden and the Inti Wata Cultural Complex including the Ekako Museum, as well as the exhibition centers of Titikaka Reed Shipbuilders and the Inti Wata complex.

Includes a unique sailing experience aboard a large traditional boat with a panoramic visit to the Inca Palace of Pilkokaina. Buffet lunch on board. Transfer to La Paz. Accommodation.

Meals: Snack and Lunch

Day 06. La Paz – Uyuni

Very early in the morning, we will board the airplane that will take us to Uyuni. Arrival and reception, we will start visiting the train cemetery just 5 minutes away from Uyuni. We will continue to the southwest crossing the desert areas of the Rocks Valley. Lunch will be served on the road as a picnic.

After lunch, visit to the chain of lagoons of Cañapa, Hedionda, Chiarkota, Honda and Ramaditas, where we will see three types of flamingos and other types of birds such as the Andean gulls and wild ducks. These birds live in the lagoons next to the volcanoes, they have a green color mixed with other colors made by borax and sulfur.

Finally, arrival to the hotel located in the middle of the Siloli desert. Welcome dinner, accommodation in comfortable rooms with heating and shower.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 07. Laguna Colorada

Very early in the morning, we will begin our excursion in the Laguna Colorada and will visit the protected area called Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve,on the way we will know the “Árbol de Piedra” while cross the desert, will have the opportunity to observe and appreciate wild vicuñas, wild foxes and maybe some other Andean animal. Arrival at the geysers  “Sol de Mañana” during the most active moment.

In the afternoon, we will have the opportunity to take a bath in the thermal waters of Polques and have a delicious lunch outdoors. After that, we will arrive at the foot of the Licancabur volcano to appreciate La Laguna Verdeo.

Finally, we will go to the Valley of the Rocks in Villamar, accommodation in Mallku Cave Lodge. Welcome dinner and accommodation in rooms with electric blanket included.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 08. Uyuni 

After breakfast we will go to the Rocks Valley, but this time from the north to enter to San Vicente and stop at the Gallaxia caves where we will find a cactus sanctuary and a cemetery of Chullpas.

Enter to the salt flat from the southern part to start visiting the Incahuasi Island, which is one of the main tourist attractions, we will follow the small path to reach the top of the island from where we will get the incredible 360º view on the Salar. Lunch outdoors and free time to enjoy the view.

At the end, we will go to the Colchani village to visit the market of salt and souvenir factories. Have a dinner. Accommodation.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 09. Uyuni – La Paz 

Breakfast in the hotel. In the morning, transfer to the Uyuni airport to take your flight to La Paz. Arrival, reception and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation.

Meal: Breakfast

Day 10. La Paz / Cusco

Breakfast in the hotel. In the morning, transfer to the La Paz airport to take your flight to Cusco. Arrival, reception and transfer to the hotel.

In the afternoon, we will visit the most iconic and main tourist attractions of the imperial city, archaeological sites such as Qenqo, Saqsayhuaman, Tambomachay, Puca- Pucara, the Cathedral of Cusco, the Main Square and the Qoricancha temple. Return to the hotel. Accommodation.

Meal: Breakfast

Day 11. Cusco – Sacred Valley – Cusco

Breakfast in the hotel. In the morning departure to the Sacred Valley of the Incas, on route we will stop in a place called “El Mirador” where you will find a wonderful view of the Sacred Valley. We arrive at Pisac village where you will have the opportunity to visit the typical market of handmade products, made by the inhabitants of the community. We will continue visiting typical villages. In the afternoon, lunch in a local restaurant, after that will visit to the Ollantaytambo Fortress. Transfer to the hotel in Cusco. Accommodation.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 12. Cusco – Inca Trail 02Days / 01Night – Km 104 Chachabamba / Wiñaywayna / Aguas Calientes

Breakfast in the hotel. Very early in the morning transfer to the train station to the Km 104 of Chachabamba, from there we will begin our trek to Inti Punku. During the trekking we will know different types of native plants, flowers and trees; also some archaeological sites such as Wiñaywayna.

After a break we will continue walking to reach Machupicchu, from Inti Punku we will have a spectacular view. Dinner and then will descend by bus to Aguas Calientes. Accommodation.

Meals: Breakfast, Box lunch and Dinner

Day 13. Aguas Calientes / Machu Picchu / Cusco

Breakfast in the hotel. In the morning, will ascend by bus to Machu Picchu. Upon arrival, enjoy the imposing view of the Sacred Citadel of the Inca empire, chosen one of the 7 New Wonders of the Modern World in the 2007.

Visit the main sectors of the Sanctuary as the room of the Three Windows, Intiwatana, Barns, among others. Lunch in a local restaurant. At appropriate time, return to Cusco. Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 14. Cusco

Breakfast in the hotel. Free day for personal activities. Accommodation.

Meal: Breakfast

Day 15. Cusco – Rainbow Mountain – Cusco

Breakfast in the hotel. Very early in the morning, we will start our trip approximately 3 hours by private van to the beginning of the Quesiuno trail where we will have our breakfast. From that point we will start our hike to the Rainbow Mountain. Upon arrival, we will enjoy of beautiful landscapes.

In the afternoon, we will start our return to the starting point of the path, where our buffet lunch awaits us. Return to the city of Cusco. Accommodation.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 16. Cusco / Lima – International flight

Breakfast in the hotel. In the morning, transfer from the hotel to the airport of Cusco to take your flight to Lima. Arrival and connection with your international flight.

Meal: Breakfast

 

***END OF SERVICES***

 

THE PROGRAM INCLUDES:

  • 15 nights accommodation in mentioned or similar hotels with daily breakfast.
  • Transfers in the mentioned places.
  • Overflight of the Nazca Lines.
  • Excursions in shared service with local guide in Spanish.
  • Food as mentioned in the program.
  • Expedition train tickets on the Aguas Calientes / Ollanta route.

THE PROGRAM DOES NOT INCLUDE:

  • International flights
  • Domestic flights
  • Drinks in the meals mentioned in the program.
  • Early check in / early check out.
  • Tips for porters, transferees, guides and waiters.
  • Services not mentioned.
  • Re-entry or second income to tourist places.

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