At the heart of Lima there is one of the most complete colonial cities in all the Americas and has been recently redeveloped to become an interesting destination in the last few years. Its traditional churches and pre-colonial temples blend beautifully with this modern thriving city. The mix of architectural styles, interesting museums and its delicious typical food, justify a thorough visit.
Your visit to Lima could be for business or pleasure but one thing is sure: you will have a memorable experience and will want to return.
LIMA THE CITY OF KINGS: FULL DAY
* Main Square.
* Government Palace.
* Lima Cathedral .
* Church, convent and catacombs of San Francisco.
* Church and convent of Santo Domingo.
* Plaza San Martín.
* Lunch.
* National Museum of Anthropology and Archaeology.
LIMA: CULTURE (4 hrs/ afternoon)
* Huaca Pucllana.
* The Gold Museum.
* Friendship Park.
LIMA TRADITIONAL (4hrs aprox/ moorning and afternoon)
* Main Square.
* Government Palace.
* Lima Catedral .
* Church, convent and catacombs of San Francisco.
* Plaza San Martín.
LIMA AND ITS PRINCIPAL PORT: FULL DAY(9hrs/18hrs)
* Callao and La Punta bathing beach.
* El Camotal.
* San Lorenzo island.
* El Frontón island.
* Gabinzas island.
* Palomino island.
* Lunch.
* Visit to the Fortress of Real Felipe.
* Tour to the city of Callao.
ECOLOGY AND SANCTUARY(5hrs aprox)
* Visit to the Pachacamac. Pre Inca ruins.
* Pantanos de Villa wetlands.
* Visit to the traditional district of Barranco.
LIMA’S SURROUNDINGS:
* The Lomas of Lachay National Reserve – oasis of life in the desert (105km north) with large populations of birds and animals.
* Marcahuasi - eroded rock formations(80km north east) special to do adventure sports like trekking.
* Bosques de Zarate – a natural forest, where you can do trekking approx. of 5 or 6 hours.
* Caral the oldest city in the world (200km north)
* Santa Rosa de Quives (60km north east) devoted to the Rosa de Quives Saint.
* Churin (160km north east) famous for its thermal water where you can relax.
* Yauyos: Has an enormous biodiversity ecosystem and where you can see a lot of lagoon and ruins.
THE SACRED CITY OF CARAL
We start our tour very early. First we take a bus from Lima to Huacho after we arrive to Huacho we take another bus to Caral.
At 11am aproximatly we start the tour to the sacred city of Caral and them a little tour to the Museum. All the tour is going to be for 1 hour and a half aproximatly.
In the afternoon we return to Huacho and there take our lunch in a beatifull and nice restaurant.
After the lunch we continue with a little tour to the town of Huacho.
Finally we return to Lima arriving aproximatly at 8pm.
Including:
* Transport to Lima/ Huacho/ Caral/ Huacho/ Lima
* Profesional guide
* Tickets
* Lunch (optional)
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AREQUIPA
Arequipa is known as the “White City”. It is situated in the south of the country, in a fertile valley and in the shadow of the El Misti Volcano.
Close to Arequipa is found the Colca Canyon one of the majestic wonders of Peru. It is reputably the deepest canyon in the world and has become famous for its spectacular views, traditional villages and the best place to see Condors in Peru.
* AREQUIPA: IRRESISTIBLE (3 days / 2 nights)
Day 01: Reception in the Airport or Bus station / Transfer to the Hotel
City Tour in the city and Santa Catalina Monastery.
Accommodation in the hotel .
Day 02: Breakfast in the hotel
Visit all the valley of Arequipa.
Accommodation in the hotel.
Day 03: Breakfast in the hotel
Departure to the airport or Bus Station for your journey to Lima.
* AREQUIPA AND CANYON OF THE COLCA ( 4 days / 3 nights )
Day 01: Reception in the Airport/ Bus Station / Transfer to the Hotel
City Tour in the city and Santa Catalina Monastery.
Accommodation in the hotel.
Day 02:
Breakfast in the hotel
Excursion to the Colca Canyon.
Visit to the thermal water of Calera.
Accommodation in the hotel.
Day 03:
Breakfast 06:00 approx.
Departure to the Mirador of the Cross of the Condor
Trip to return to Chivay.
Arrive to the city of Arequipa.
Accommodation in the hotel.
Day 04: Breakfast in the Hotel
Free morning for shopping.
Transfer to the airport or bus station.
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CUSCO
Cusco is considered one of the most ancient cities in South America and has played a very important role in the cultural developments of Peru and the rest of the continent. These special characteristics of architecture, customs and cuisine have all been maintained and preserved with pride and determination by the local population.
The most famous is Machu Picchu. Its mountain-top location makes the location of Machu Pichu breath-taking and is a highlight of a trip to South America.
A visit to Cusco is an unforgettable experience for the great diversity of cultural sharing, adventure, nature, esoteric appreciation and archaeological sites. Cusco has been referred to as " The Archeological Capital" of South America and an essential ingredient of the Peruvian and Andean heritage.
A visit to Cusco will be a-once-in-a-lifetime experience that will never be forgotten.
* ENCHANTING CUSCO ( 4Days / 3Nights)
Day 01: Reception in the Airport- transfer to the Hotel
A short rest to acclimatize.
City Tour in the city + 4 ruins.
Accommodation in the hotel.
Day 02: Breakfast in the hotel
Excursion - Full Day in the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
Accommodation in the hotel
Day 03: Breakfast in the hotel
Transfer by train from Cusco to Aguas Calientes.
Transfer by bus to the Inca City of Machu Pîcchu.
Return to Cusco by bus and train.
Accommodation in the Hotel
Day 04: Breakfast in the hotel
Departure to the airport for return to Lima
* EXCEPTIONAL CUSCO( 5Days/4Nights)
Day 1: LIMA – CUSCO CITY
Arrive To Cusco in the morning.
Reception in the Airport- transfer to the Hotel.
A short rest to acclimatize.
In the afternoon, City Tour more 4 ruins (Saqsaywaman, Tambo Machay, Puca Pucara and Q`enko).
Accommodation in the hotel.
Day 2: SACRED VALLEY
Breakfast in the hotel
Excursion - Full Day in the Sacred Valley of the Incas (Pisac Ruins and market, Ollantaytambo and Chincheros).
We having lunch in the Valley
Accommodation in the hotel.
Day 3: MACHU PICCHU
Breakfast in the hotel.
Transfer by train from Cusco to Aguas Calientes.
Transfer by bus to the Inca City of Machu Pîcchu.
After a visit of 2 hours and a half aprox. We return to Cusco by bus first to Aguas Calientes and them by train to the city.
We having lunch in Aguas Calientes Town.
Accommodation in a Hotel in Aguas Calientes Town.
Day 4: MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO CITY
Breakfast in the Hotel.
Free moorning for personal activities or if you want you can enter a second time to Machu Picchu or you can visit the Termal Water in Aguas Calientes. Town.
In the afternoon we go back to Cusco city.
We arrive to Cusco at night.
Accomodation in the Hotel.
Day 5: CUSCO - LIMA
Breakfast in the hotel.
Transfer to the Airport/ Bus Station to return to Lima
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PUNO
Puno is one of the most important cities on the edge of Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world. It is considered the Folk Capital of America because of its 300 typical dances that originate from its shores and islands. Lake Titicaca has numerous islands each with its own distinct character and peculiarities. They use the totora reeds that grow in the lake as their basic subsistence crop. They make their islands, houses and boats from these plants.
They are famous for their festivals and their traditional dances include Virgen de la Candelaria or the dance of La Diablada. Witnessing these spectacles in February will make unforgettable memories for the visitor.
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* PUNO FESTIVAL I (3Days/2Nights)
Día 01: Reception in the Airport/ Bus Station / Transfer to the Hotel
Excursion to the Chulpas of Sillustani
Accommodation in the hotel
Day 02: Breakfast in the hotel
Excursion to the Uros and Taquile Islands
Lunch on the Island of Taquile.
Return to the hotel
Free time in the evening for shopping
Day 03: Breakfast in the hotel
Transfer to the Airport/ Bus Station
* PUNO FESTIVAL II ( 4Days/3Nights)
Day 01: Reception in the Airport/ Bus Station / Transfer to the Hotel
Excursion to the Chulpas of Sillustani
Accommodation in the hotel
Day 02: Breakfast in the hotel
Excursion to the Uros and Amantani Island
Lunch on the Island and accommodation in the houses of local people
Dinner in the houses of local people.
Day 03: Typical Peruvian breakfast
Transfer by boat to Taquile Island
Lunch on the Island and return to Puno
Accommodation in the hotel
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PARACAS
ICA
NASCA
Ica is in a rural valley fed by water of the same name. The world-famous spirit Pisco and quality wines are made in this area produced from the abundant grapes that grow in the Ica vineyards. The city and port of Pisco, that gave its name to the spirit is the gateway to the spectacular Paracas National Reserve. This Reserve is an area that protects a major marine ecosystem of the country and hosts large populations of seal, seabirds and the rarer Humboldt Penguin.
In the south of the Department of Ica, Nasca with its famous lines and geoglyphs. These lines, that continue to astound the world, form giant mysterious patterns laid out by an ancient culture that has long since gone.
* PARACAS – ICA – NAZCA ( 2days/1night)
DAY 1: LIMA-NATIONAL RESERVATION OF PARACAS
Transfer toward the bus terminal heading for the city of Pisco, to their arrival reception and transfer to the Hotel. Then we will begin the Tour to the Natural Reservation of Paracas, where we will visit the Museum Julio C. Tello hall of interpretation of the reservation, we will travel the landing beach, the Shaft, the Cathedral, natural rocky formation and we will observe to the Flamingos in its natural.Transfer to the hotel, Lodging and Spend the night.
DAY 2: BALLESTAS ISLANDS - ICA CITY TOUR
Breakfast in the Hotel, then trip to the Ballestas Islands, in the Island we will appreciate hundred of Marine Wolves, Guaneras birds , Penguins and diversity of marine Fauna. Later on transfer to the city of Ica (in private car) and City tour in the city, where we will know the old and modern Ica, the Sanctuary of Luren, Regional Museum, where we will appreciate the it magnifies chronological organization, remains of the Culture Paracas, Nasca and Ica. We will know the countryside in route to a vault vitivinícola where we will appreciate the process of elaboration of the wines and piscos with their respective tasting. Lunch. Visits to the Oasis of Huacachina, place of exotic beauty, republican architecture, joyfull places Sanboard Ski in sand. Return to the Hotel. Lodging and Spend the night.
DAY 3: ICA - NASCA - RETURN TO LIMA
Breakfast in the Hotel. Then we will move toward the city of Nasca in Private Car, we will go toward the Aerodrome where we will observe an explanatory video about the Lines of Nasca , then we will make the flight to the Majestic lines , PM transfer to the bus terminal to go aboard toward the city of Lima.
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IQUITOS
Its located on the bank of the Amazon, the largest river basin in the world. 183km. Further from Iquitos is the largest reserve in Peru. The Pacaya Samiria Reserve, which is also known as "THE JUNGLE OF MIRRORS" has lakes and swamps that are inhabited by many endangered species such as the pink dolphin, the manatee, the charapa turtle and the paiche ( the largest river fish in the world).
There are good hotels, jungle lodges and a warm and quiet environment. Iquitos is a major point of departure for many types of adventurous excursions into the rainforest.
* IQUITOS RELAX ( 3days, 2night)
Day 01: Reception in the Airport / transfer by boat to the lodge .
Accommodation in the lodge and reception with a natural drink
In the afternoon, walk through the jungle.
At night we have a trip by boat to see the nocturnal wildlife.
Night at the lodge.
Day 02: In the morning we start with an early bird- watching tour.
Return to the lodge to have breakfast.
In the afternoon we are going to go fishing in the Amazon.
Night walk excursion in the rainforest around the lodge.
Day 03: After breakfast, transfer to Iquitos city and then to the airport to take the flight to Lima.
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PUERTO MALDONADO
A four hour boat ride takes you to the primary and secondary rainforest of The Tambopata National Reserve which is famous for its macaw clay licks and spectacular rainforest. The ecosystem of Tambopata has a million hectares of tropical forest and drier heath-lands. It is a very important visit for scientists and conservationist as its has an enormous biodiversity including more than 550 types of birds 1100 species of butterflies.
* PUERTO MALDONADO MAGICAL (3 Days / 2 Nights)
Day 01: Reception in the Airport / transfer in boat to the lodge
Reception in the hotel with a natural drink.
Visit to the Monkey Island.
Boat trip at night to see nocturnal wildlife.
Accommodation in the lodge.
Día 02: After the breakfast we start an aventure for the jungle
Visit the Amazonic Vantage Point which is on the tree biggest of the world where you can see all the jungle.
Return to the lodge to have typical lunch.
Trip by canoe along the river to visit a native family.
Return to the lodge to have dinner.
Día 03: After breakfast transfer to the Puerto Maldonado City and then transfer to the airport and return to Lima.
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LA LIBERTAD-TRUJILLO
"Trujillo, City of spring”, the city is built with many monuments of the viceroy colonial period. Its excellent infrastructure will make tourist time more enjoyable
Close to the city of Trujillo, is located the largest city of the world made of mud bricks called "CHAN - CHAN". " THE TEMPLES OF THE WITCH, THE RAINBOW, SUN AND MOON" are very old Pre-Columbian constructions. It is also the home of the "Marinera" the most elegant peruvian dance and it represents great symbol to the people. You must also go to Huanchaco beach famous for having one of the longest waves for surfing in the world and where you can find fisherman using the ancient methods of fishing known as the Caballitos de Totora.
* TRUJILLO BEACH AND SUN ( 3 Days /2Night)
Day 01: Reception in the airport / transfer to the hotel.
City Tour in the city.
Show and Dinner
Accommodation in the hotel
Day 02: Breakfast in the hotel
Visit to Chan Chan city and museum.
Tours to the Dragon or Arco Iris Huaca
On the afternoon we visit the Huanchaco beach.
Accommodation in the hotel
Day 03: Breakfast in the hotel
Transfer to the airport of Trujillo or the bus station for your return to Lima.
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LAMBAYEQUE-CHICLAYO
The city is very dynamic with a pleasant warm climate and is a wonderful point to explore the famous archeological zones of Rajada temple complex ( The Tombs of the Lord of Sipan), Batan grande and the pyramids of Túcume. It is also important to visit the museum of “ The Tombs of The Lord of Sipan “, where you can see all the original artifacts found in the stunning tombs of the Mochicas, Sican and Chimu culture.
Chiclayo is a beautiful place known as The City of Friendship. The beaches of Chiclayo like Pimentel and Port Ethen are very near to the city, which make ideal locations for visitors to surf.
* CHICLAYO AND THE TOMBS OF THE LORD OF SIPAN ( 3D/2N)
Day 01: Reception in the Airport / transfer to the hotel
Transfer to the archeological ruins of Huaca Rajada – Sipan
Visit to the Royal Cementery (the tombs of the lord of Sipan)
Return to Chiclayo
Lunch
City tour and a visit to the herbal ¨witches¨ market
Accommodation in the hotel
Day 02: Breakfast in the hotel
Visit to the Tombs of the Lord of Sipan and Museum
Archaeological excursion ruins of Túcume
Return to Chiclayo
Free afternoon
Accommodation in the hotel.
Day 03: Breakfast
Visit to Pimentel beach
Visit to the typical northern city of Monsefu, known for its handicraft and weaving with straw
Return to Chiclayo
Transfer to the airport.
