Day 1: Lima
Arrival in Lima, reception and transfer to your hotel.
Day 2: Pisco
After breakfast, transfer to the bus terminal for the luxury
bus to Pisco, some three hours south of Lima. Transfer to
your hotel.
Day 3: Ballestas Islands
Transfer to Paracas for the boat to the Paracas National
Reserve and the Ballestas islands. Commonly referred to as
the "little Galapagos", here you will see an amazing concentration
of sea birds and sea lions in their natural habitat. Visit
to Paracas, the only coastal National Reserve in Peru. Lunch.
In the evening, luxury bus to Nazca. Arrival and transfer
to your hotel.
Day 4: Nazca Lines
Flight over the Nazca Lines; gigantic drawings and
geometrical figures, representing animals, such as a spider,
a monkey and several birds, and once believed to be an enormous
astronomical calendar. Visit to the Cantelloc aqueducts and
the chance to relax by the pool before taking the luxury bus
to Arequipa. Arrival late night and transfer to your hotel.
Day 5: Arequipa
Free morning. Afternoon city tour of the beautiful city of
Arequipa, visiting the Chilina valley and the old San Lazaro
district. A general view of the city is appreciated from the
Yanahuara Belvedere, followed by a visit to the Plaza de Armas
and its Cathedral, the cloisters of La Compañia Church,
and the Church and Square of San Francisco. The extraordinary
Santa Catalina convent which is built from volcanic lava and
dates from the 16th century is also visited along with the
best preserved mummy in South America, Juanita, stored at
the university. Return to your hotel.
Day 6: Colca Canyon
Departure from Arequipa, passing near the thermal
baths of Yura and climbing up towards the National Reserve
of Pampa de Cañahuas which is situated at 3,800m. Here
groups of alpacas, vicuñas and sometimes guanacos can
be seen. After driving several hours, the descent into the
Colca Valley starts until we arrive at Chivay, the most important
town of the valley. Accommodation at the fabulous Colca Lodge,
set in the Colca Valley itself. With its very own hot springs,
relax in the fabulous surroundings of the Canyon.
Day 7: Arequipa
After breakfast, early departure to reach the Cruz
del Condor viewpoint, a few kilometers before Cabanaconde,
where the Colca Canyon starts. Here you will see a fine view
of the flight of the condors as well as of the depth of the
mighty canyon. In the afternoon, return to Arequipa and transfer
to your hotel.
Day 8: Puno
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for the
flight to Juliaca. Arrival and transfer to Puno on the shores
of Lake Titicaca. Reception and transfer to your hotel.
Day 9: Lake Titicaca
After breakfast, a tour by boat to the island's of
Uros and Taquile on Lake Titicaca. A tour of the reed islands
of Uros before continuing to Taquile, where members of this
self-supporting island will welcome you and offer a glimpse
into their ancient traditions and customs. Lunch on the island
and an opportunity for some spectacular views over the haunting
beauty of Lake Titicaca. Night at one of the Islander's homes.
Return to Puno and your hotel.
Day 10: Lake Titicaca
Early wake up to enjoy a spectacular sunrise over Lake Titicaca
before heading back to Puno by boat. Accommodation at the
hotel.
Day 11: Sillustani
After breakfast, journey to Juliaca where on the way there
will be and an excursion to the Silluastani towers. These
ancient funereal towers dating back to pre-inca times are
examples of the most ancient cultures found on the altiplano.
Transfer to Juliaca airport for the return flight back to
Lima.
After the two and a half hour flight, reception and transfer
to your hotel.
Day 12: Lima
Leisurely day with plenty of opportunity for shopping before
your transfer to the airport and your return flight home.