Lima, Ica, Arequipa, Puno, Cusco, Lima.
Description
Live a complete and magical experience touring the most emblematic destinations in southern Peru. Start in Lima, the capital of flavor and history; it continues on to Ica, where the golden dunes of Huacachina and the opportunity to fly over the mysterious Nazca Lines.
Follow your journey in the enchanting Arequipa, the “White City”, and enjoy the majestic Colca Canyon, home of the Andean condor.
Then, venture into Puno, where you will navigate through the sacred Lake Titicaca and you will get to know the fascinating floating islands of the Uros and Taquile. Finish this unforgettable tour at the historic Cusco and the impressive citadel of Machu Picchu, one of the wonders of the modern world.
A dream trip that unites coast, highlands and Andean jungle in a single route full of culture, landscapes and emotions.
Confirmed Dates
Itinerary
Reception and transfer to the selected hotel.
Rest of the afternoon free to rest
We will start our tour through the modern residential districts of Miraflores and San Isidro. We will visit the Olivar Park, the Huaca Pucllana. We will make a stop at the Parque del Amor located in the Malecon of Miraflores. Continuing our tour, we will go to the Historic Center of Lima. We will visit the Plaza San Martin, the Plaza Mayor and its most important buildings such as the Government Palace, the Cathedral of Lima, the Archbishop's and Municipal Palace, the subway crypts known as Catacombs, among others. Lunch and departure to Paracas. Night in Paracas
We will go to the port “El Chaco” to start our tour to the Ballestas Islands, the tour will know the enigmatic figure of the Candelabro. In addition, you will appreciate a great variety of marine creatures, such as large colonies of sea lions on the beaches and rocks, return to continue the tour to the Paracas National Reserve, we will visit the interpretation center of the reserve. We will also make a tour of the Paracas Peninsula, observing the reddish desert, yellow, formations made by the winds and visiting its beautiful beaches, return of the tour and departure to the city of Ica, our tour begins on the shores of the Huacachina Lagoon. From this point we will go up to the sand tubulars going up and down the dunes. Then we will drive to the top of a big dune where our instructor will show you how to practice the sport of sandboarding in a safe way. Finally we will return to Huacachina Lagoon. Night in Huacachina
Early in the morning, we head to Nasca, we will stop at the Maria Reiche Museum, climb the metal stairs where you can see some Nasca lines. We will continue to the aerodrome where you will board the aircraft. In this tour you can observe lines that design gigantic figures of stylized birds, animals, plants and divinities. True works of art of the pre-Columbian past, unique in the world for their size, quantity and above all because only from the sky we can perceive them in all their dimensions, offers the opportunity to try to unveil this mystery in a tour in which you can appreciate the most representative figures of this fantastic linear planetarium located in an incredible landscape. We will have lunch and continue with a visit to the Chauchilla Cemetery. At the end of the tour, transfer to the bus station.
Free time in the morning to rest. We will have lunch and start our tour at the Plaza de Armas, where we will learn about the history of the Cathedral of Arequipa. We will continue to the Church of the Company of Jesus, a jewel of the mestizo baroque, and we will visit its cloisters. Then, we will visit the Tristán del Pozo House, famous for its ornate facade. We will continue to the Plaza and Church of San Francisco, one of the most important and oldest religious complexes in the city, and finally, we will visit the Monastery of Santa Catalina, where we will learn what monastic life was like in colonial times.
We start with a visit to the traditional neighborhood of Yanahuara, we will continue to Carmen Alto, where we will appreciate privileged views of the Chilina Valley and the volcanoes that surround the city. Then, we will continue to the Colca Canyon, one of the deepest in the world, the tour crosses the National Reserve of Salinas and Aguada Blanca, home of vicuñas, flamingos and other Andean birds. We visit the wetlands of Tocra, the crater of the Chucura volcano and the viewpoint of the Volcanoes, the highest point of the route. Arrival in Chivay and lunch. In the afternoon time to enjoy the thermal baths of La Calera.
Visit to the Cruz del Condor viewpoint, the best place to observe the majestic flight of the Andean condor and the magnitude of the canyon. On the way back we will stop in the picturesque villages of Pinchollo, Maca and Yanque, with colonial churches and viewpoints. Lunch in Chivay and drive to Puno. Night in Puno
Transfer to the port to embark to the Floating Islands of the Uros, a unique set in the world for its construction with totora reeds. After the visit, the journey continues to the natural island of Taquile, declared Cultural Heritage by UNESCO. Free time to enjoy a typical lunch and explore its traditions. At the end, return to the city of Puno. Night in Puno
Departure early in the morning, the first stop is at the Pukara Lithic Museum, it is a culture that developed since 1600 BC, we will find ceramics and sculptures representing zoomorphic figures, including the famous sculpture of the HATUN AQAC that in our times would be translated as the supreme beheader. The second stop is in the walk of La Raya, is the border between the cities of Cusco and Puno to more than 4335 meters above sea level, here is the famous snowy CHIMBOYA, where the AMAZONAS river is born. The third stop is to enjoy a good buffet lunch. The fourth stop is in the archaeological complex of Raqchi, also known as the Temple of the god WIRACOCHA, which was the supreme Inka deity, in this place we will find the largest number of Colcas (Graneros) also see magnificent buildings in stone and adobe. The fifth stop is in the Sixth Chapel of Andahuaylillas, is a church dating from the seventeenth century also known as the Sistine Chapel of the Andes for the beauty of its murals, gold leaf work and paintings of the Cusco school that houses inside. Finally we will head to our destination, the city of Cusco. Night in Cusco.
We recommend you to rest and acclimatize in the morning. In the afternoon, enjoy a tour of the Temple of the Sun (Qoricancha), followed by a visit to the complexes of Qenqo, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay. A fascinating experience between history, culture and Andean landscapes. Overnight in Cusco.
Visit of the archaeological site of Sacsayhuaman, visit of the village of Chinchero + Community
Community Night
Visit the archaeological site of Moray and the salt mines of Maras. Hike to the village of Pichingoto. After lunch, visit of Ollantaytambo and train to Aguas Calientes.
We will take a bus to Machu Picchu. During the guided tour, you will discover the mysteries of its architecture and the legacy left by the Inca civilization. Return to Aguas Calientes for lunch and then take the train back to the city of Cusco. Overnight in Cusco.
Early departure to Cusipata for breakfast. From Wasipata, we will start a 1h40 walk to the viewpoint of Vinicunca (5100 m a.s.l.), famous for its natural colors. After the descent, lunch in Cusipata and return to Cusco in the afternoon. Night in Cusco
Transfer to the airport to board the return flight.
Includes
- Tours
- Entrance tickets
- Guided
- Lodging
- Breakfast
Does not include
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- Air ticket
- Excess baggage
- Additional nights
- Extra services requested or consumed outside the itinerary
- Food not mentioned
- Travel insurance
- Tips


