Cusco, Perú
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We will begin our Fantastic Peru: Lima – Cusco – Puno 12D/11N tour with a reception at the airport and a transfer to your corresponding hotel.
We will begin the city tour at 1:00 p.m. or 2:00 p.m., exploring the center of Lima and admiring the colonial buildings with more than 500 years of history.
We will conclude the tour around 6:00 pm, and you will spend the night in Lima.
Ovenight: Lima Miraflores or San Isidro
We will leave very early, at 03:30 am, from Lima to Paracas by bus. Once in Paracas, we will go to the dock to embark on a boat ride through the Ballestas Islands, where we can observe the famous Candelabra, as well as seabirds, sea lions and Humboldt penguins for approximately 2 hours.
After the tour, we will head to Chaco Boulevard to explore local crafts, before being transferred to the bus station to continue our trip to Ica.
Upon arriving in Ica, we will be received at the bus station and transferred to the Huacachina Lagoon, a natural oasis in the middle of the desert surrounded by palm trees. Here we can enjoy the beautiful landscape and participate in activities such as sandboarding and tubular car rides. We will return to the city of Lima, arrival time approximately 10:30 p.m.
We will pick you up from the airport at the time of your arrival, in the afternoon we will begin our excursion to the City tour, pick you up at 12:50 pm, with the meeting point in the Plaza Mayor of Cusco, specifically at the door of the cathedral. During the excursion, we will visit the Q'oricanca, an ancient temple dedicated to the sun.
Then, we will head out of the city to explore Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Pucapucara and conclude with Tambomachay.
The tour will conclude around 6:00 p.m., near the Plaza de Armas.
Ovenight: Cusco City Centre
The day will begin early with hotel pickup to head to the bus station, where we will board the first bus to ensure we are the first to enter the citadel of Machu Picchu. Once in Machu Picchu, we will enjoy a guided tour of 2 hours and 30 minutes, during which detailed information about the site will be provided.
After the guided tour, you will have free time to explore Machu Picchu on your own. Then, we will return to the town of Aguas Calientes to enjoy a meal at one of the various restaurants available.
In the afternoon, we will board the train back to Ollantaytambo from Aguas Calientes. Remember to be at the train station 20 minutes before the scheduled time. Once at the train station in Ollantaytambo, a representative will be waiting for us to transfer us to the hotel in Cusco. The car trip will take approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Depending on the time of your flight or your departure by bus, our transportation will stop by your hotel to take you to the airport or the corresponding bus terminal. This marks the end of our Peru 15 Days/14 Nights Package.