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We will begin with airport pickup and transfer to your hotel.
We will begin the city tour at 1:00 p.m. or 2:00 p.m., exploring downtown Lima and admiring the colonial buildings with more than 500 years of history.
We will conclude the tour around 6:00 p.m. and you will spend the night in Lima.
We will depart very early, at 3:30 a.m., from Lima to Paracas. Once in Paracas, we will head to the pier to embark on a boat trip around the Ballestas Islands, where we will be able to see 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 journey to Ica.
Upon arrival in Ica, we will be met at the bus station and transferred to Huacachina Lagoon, a natural oasis in the middle of the desert surrounded by palm trees.
Here we can enjoy the beautiful scenery and participate in activities such as sandboarding and dune buggy rides.
We will return to the city of Lima, arriving at approximately 10:30 p.m.
We will pick you up from the airport upon your arrival. In the afternoon, we will begin our city tour, picking you up at 12:50 p.m. at the meeting point in Cusco's Main Square, specifically at the cathedral door. During the tour, we will visit Q'oricanca, an ancient temple dedicated to the sun.
Then, we will head outside the city to explore Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Pucapucara, and conclude with Tambomachay.
The tour will end around 6:00 p.m. near the Plaza de Armas.
After breakfast, we will begin the tour with a pick-up at your hotel at 8 a.m. to head to the archaeological site and traditional market of Pisaq, where we will enjoy a guided tour lasting 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Afterwards, we will continue our journey along the Vilcanota River until we reach Urubamba, the capital of the Sacred Valley, where we will enjoy a buffet lunch with typical Andean dishes.
In the afternoon, we will visit the Fortress and Citadel of Ollantaytambo, where we will have a guided tour lasting 1 hour and 20 minutes. After exploring Ollantaytambo, you will have the opportunity to stroll through the picturesque streets of the town until we reach the train station, where we will board our train to Aguas Calientes.
Once at the Aguas Calientes train station, the hotel host will be waiting to welcome us.
The day will begin early with a pick-up from your hotel to take you 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 2.5-hour guided tour, 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 many 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 departure time. Once at the train station in Ollantaytambo, a representative will be waiting to transfer us to the hotel in Cusco. The drive will take approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.
At 4:00 a.m., we will pick you up at your hotel with our vehicle (near or within the historic center) and head to the picturesque village of Mollepata, where we will enjoy breakfast. From there, we will continue our journey to Soraypampa, where we will begin a hike of approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes to reach Humantay Lake, located at an altitude of 4,250 meters above sea level. During the hike, you will have the opportunity to appreciate the fauna and flora of the area.
After visiting the lake, we will descend to Soraypampa and take our vehicle back to Mollepata, where we will enjoy a delicious lunch. Then, we will begin the return trip to the city of Cusco, where we will arrive at approximately 6:00 p.m.
Depending on your flight schedule or bus departure time, our transportation will pick you up at your hotel and take you to the airport or bus terminal.