The Best Of Peru 14 Days / 13 Nigths
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Duration
1Day
Tour Type
Daily Tour
Group Size
10 people
Languages
English, Espanol
ITINERARY
Day 1:- International Arrival in Lima
Assistance at your arrival to Lima International Airport and transfer to your hotel. There you will receive a briefing on your tour and vouchers covering all the services included in your tour and additional information on the organization of your Peru trip.
Day 2:- Lima: City Tour & Larco Herrera Museum
Breakfast. Morning free to relax. We recommend you to take a long rest and be prepared to begin with this unforgettable journey through our wonderful country. Lunch on your own.
In the afternoon, guided sightseeing tour to the most attractive and important sites in Lima, the «City of Kings». The tour includes Lima’s Historical Centre, passing by Plaza San Martin, Plaza Mayor, the Government Palace, the City Hall, the Cathedral and its Religious Art Museum, the Church of Santo Domingo, with the tombs of Santa Rosa and San Martin de Porras, and Lima’s Colonial Balconies.
We will visit the Convent and Church of San Francisco, the greatest monumental complex of Colonial Art in America and Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The tour includes a visit to the Basilica of 21 altars, Convent of Cloisters, Capitulary and Clementine Rooms, Chorus and Library of the priests, a Museum showing 11 paintings of the Rubens School, the Sacristy with paintings of Surbaran and Ribera, its great patio decorated with Seville tiles of the XVIth Century, Moorish arches and underground catacombs.
Then we visit Larco Herrera Museum, for an excellent overview of Peru’s ancient past as it holds the best private collection of pre-Columbian art in the country. The museum has many fine examples of textile works, one example of which has a record breaking 398 threads per inch; materials and tools used by ancient Peruvians to produce their work in ceramics and metal; and Pre-Inca and Inca period pottery, gold and silver pieces with semiprecious stones.
And finally we will go to the residential Districts of San Isidro and Miraflores, passing by the Huaca Pucllana, a Ceremonial and Administrative Centre of the Lima Culture built in the II Century A.C. that the Incas considered as «Ñaupallaqta» or Sacred Town. We will also visit El Olivar Park with olive trees brought from Spain in the XVth Century, the Central Park of Miraflores and Larcomar, a symbol of modern Lima and a tourist and entertainment centre as well as a privileged site to enjoy an amazing view of the Pacific Ocean. Return to your selected hotel for overnight.
In the afternoon, guided sightseeing tour to the most attractive and important sites in Lima, the «City of Kings». The tour includes Lima’s Historical Centre, passing by Plaza San Martin, Plaza Mayor, the Government Palace, the City Hall, the Cathedral and its Religious Art Museum, the Church of Santo Domingo, with the tombs of Santa Rosa and San Martin de Porras, and Lima’s Colonial Balconies.
We will visit the Convent and Church of San Francisco, the greatest monumental complex of Colonial Art in America and Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The tour includes a visit to the Basilica of 21 altars, Convent of Cloisters, Capitulary and Clementine Rooms, Chorus and Library of the priests, a Museum showing 11 paintings of the Rubens School, the Sacristy with paintings of Surbaran and Ribera, its great patio decorated with Seville tiles of the XVIth Century, Moorish arches and underground catacombs.
Then we visit Larco Herrera Museum, for an excellent overview of Peru’s ancient past as it holds the best private collection of pre-Columbian art in the country. The museum has many fine examples of textile works, one example of which has a record breaking 398 threads per inch; materials and tools used by ancient Peruvians to produce their work in ceramics and metal; and Pre-Inca and Inca period pottery, gold and silver pieces with semiprecious stones.
And finally we will go to the residential Districts of San Isidro and Miraflores, passing by the Huaca Pucllana, a Ceremonial and Administrative Centre of the Lima Culture built in the II Century A.C. that the Incas considered as «Ñaupallaqta» or Sacred Town. We will also visit El Olivar Park with olive trees brought from Spain in the XVth Century, the Central Park of Miraflores and Larcomar, a symbol of modern Lima and a tourist and entertainment centre as well as a privileged site to enjoy an amazing view of the Pacific Ocean. Return to your selected hotel for overnight.
Day3:- Lima / Arequipa: City Tour and Countryside
Breakfast. Morning transfer to the Airport to board your flight to Arequipa. Upon arrival, meet by our Representative and transfer to your hotel.
Lunch on your own.
Afternoon sightseeing tour of Arequipa, including the Main Square, one of the most beautiful squares in Peru, and the Cathedral, a prime example of XIXth Century Peruvian architecture, housing beautiful treasures in gold and silver. We also visit the La Compañia Church, an ancient Jesuit temple, maybe the most important one in Arequipa due to its history and tradition, with a beautiful façade with carved columns, laurel crowns, flowers, birds, etc. A more careful look at the façade, however, reveals the limits of European influence, as the angels have Indian faces; and indeed one face is even crowned with feathers. Then, we will visit the Santa Catalina Convent; a «small town» built in the XVIth Century and opened to the public in 1970, after 400 years of cloister. Perfectly preserved for four centuries, you go back in time as you enter the Cloister and see the numerous, spacious patios and gardens, the kitchen and slave quarters and stone washtubs of this Convent. About 20 nuns, of what were once 500, still live in a section of the Convent.
Then, we shall leave towards Arequipa’s beautiful countryside, including the Mill of Sabandia, a still functioning flourmill built in 1621 powered by a nearby waterfall, and the Founder’s Mansion, a fully restored XVIth Century Hacienda that belonged to the City’s founder. Then it was sold to the Jesuits, who used it as a Retreat Centre, and finally passed on to the Goyeneche family. You will also visit its beautiful fully restored church.
Note: Possibility of visiting the Colca Canyon.
Lunch on your own.
Afternoon sightseeing tour of Arequipa, including the Main Square, one of the most beautiful squares in Peru, and the Cathedral, a prime example of XIXth Century Peruvian architecture, housing beautiful treasures in gold and silver. We also visit the La Compañia Church, an ancient Jesuit temple, maybe the most important one in Arequipa due to its history and tradition, with a beautiful façade with carved columns, laurel crowns, flowers, birds, etc. A more careful look at the façade, however, reveals the limits of European influence, as the angels have Indian faces; and indeed one face is even crowned with feathers. Then, we will visit the Santa Catalina Convent; a «small town» built in the XVIth Century and opened to the public in 1970, after 400 years of cloister. Perfectly preserved for four centuries, you go back in time as you enter the Cloister and see the numerous, spacious patios and gardens, the kitchen and slave quarters and stone washtubs of this Convent. About 20 nuns, of what were once 500, still live in a section of the Convent.
Then, we shall leave towards Arequipa’s beautiful countryside, including the Mill of Sabandia, a still functioning flourmill built in 1621 powered by a nearby waterfall, and the Founder’s Mansion, a fully restored XVIth Century Hacienda that belonged to the City’s founder. Then it was sold to the Jesuits, who used it as a Retreat Centre, and finally passed on to the Goyeneche family. You will also visit its beautiful fully restored church.
Note: Possibility of visiting the Colca Canyon.
Day 4:- Arequipa /Juliaca / Puno: Sillustani en route
Breakfast. Transfer to the Airport to board your flight to Juliaca. Upon, arrival transfer to Puno. On the way, we will visit the famous Chullpas of Sillustani: stone cylinder burial chambers used by the Aymaras to bury their important leaders. Lake Umayo, located in front of the Chullpas, adds further beauty to the place. Here you also have the opportunity to observe several local typical birds.
Lunch on your own. Overnight at your selected hotel.
Lunch on your own. Overnight at your selected hotel.
Day 5:- Puno: Uros and Taquile Islands
Breakfast. Early in the morning, we will have an unforgettable motorboat excursion on the waters of Lake Titicaca to the unique «Floating Islands» of the Uros. These ancient inhabitants of the Lake, known as the Water Tribe, have built their own «Islands» by periodically adding new layers of a type of reed unique to the area called «Totora» (Scirpus totora), vegetable fibre of the Papyrus family. Their homes and boats are also made from this material. We continue our motorboat trip to Taquile Island, inhabited by Quechua-speaking natives who have developed efficient and unique social systems, as well as fine hand weaving techniques, passed down through the generations.
Upon arrival at the Town of Taquile we will have a lunch. Then we will walk through the various hills and archaeological sites of this 6 km long Island. In the afternoon, return to Puno for overnight.
Upon arrival at the Town of Taquile we will have a lunch. Then we will walk through the various hills and archaeological sites of this 6 km long Island. In the afternoon, return to Puno for overnight.
Day 6:- Puno / Cusco
Breakfast. Early departure by bus to the City of Cusco. We travel along the High Plateau of the Collao, stopping at the Town of Ayaviri, an important livestock and textile centre, to visit the impressive Temple of Kalasaya, remnants of the ancient Pucara Culture. On the way, we stop in Raqchi, where we can see a spectacular Inca Sanctuary built by the Inca Pachacutec, and dedicated to the great Inca God of Wiracocha. It has a great central wall with a stone base of fine Inca architecture. Other walls are made of giant adobe bricks. The structure also has two circular lateral columns. Around the Temple are several buildings once used for housing and storage. About 70 km further on, we pass through the La Raya Ranch where we can see herds of vicuñas and llamas. During the trip, we pass by the lovely Wacarpay Lake, offering spectacular views of the mountains reflected in its calm waters.
We proceed to the beautiful Town of Andahuaylillas, and visit the Church of San Pedro de Andahuaylillas, better known as the Sistine Chapel of the Americas, due to its decorated polychrome ceiling.
Buffet lunch in a quiet countryside restaurant, where we can enjoy the delightful culinary art of the region.
Upon arrival in Cusco, meet and transfer to your hotel.
Dinner on your own.
We proceed to the beautiful Town of Andahuaylillas, and visit the Church of San Pedro de Andahuaylillas, better known as the Sistine Chapel of the Americas, due to its decorated polychrome ceiling.
Buffet lunch in a quiet countryside restaurant, where we can enjoy the delightful culinary art of the region.
Upon arrival in Cusco, meet and transfer to your hotel.
Dinner on your own.
Day 7:- Cusco: City Tour and Nearby Ruins
Breakfast. Morning at leisure. Lunch on your own.
In the afternoon, we will have a guided sightseeing tour of Cusco visiting the Main Square, the Cathedral and the Temple of the Sun or Korikancha Then, we drive out of the City to visit the Inca sites of Kenko, Tambomachay, Puca Pucara and the impressive Fortress of Sacsayhuaman, strategically built on a hill overlooking Cusco and famous for its enormous carved stones, some of them standing over 9m / 30ft high and weighing over 350 tons. Return to the hotel and get ready to enjoy a dinner with folklore show in a typical restaurant where the musicians play their melodies with Andean instruments of beautiful sounds, while typically dressed dancers will show you different ancient Peruvian dances.
In the afternoon, we will have a guided sightseeing tour of Cusco visiting the Main Square, the Cathedral and the Temple of the Sun or Korikancha Then, we drive out of the City to visit the Inca sites of Kenko, Tambomachay, Puca Pucara and the impressive Fortress of Sacsayhuaman, strategically built on a hill overlooking Cusco and famous for its enormous carved stones, some of them standing over 9m / 30ft high and weighing over 350 tons. Return to the hotel and get ready to enjoy a dinner with folklore show in a typical restaurant where the musicians play their melodies with Andean instruments of beautiful sounds, while typically dressed dancers will show you different ancient Peruvian dances.
Day 8:- Cusco: The Sacred Valley of the Incas
Breakfast. Full-day excursion to the «Sacred Valley of the Incas», along the Vilcanota River, where we will have the opportunity to share closely the peasants’ customs and bargain with vendors at the typical indian market of Pisaq, held on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. Lunch in a local countryside restaurant.
In the afternoon, passing through the Towns of Calca and Urubamba, we visit the Inca Fortress and Citadel of Ollantaytambo, built to guard the entrance to this part of the Valley, and protect it from possible invasion from the tribes of the Lower Jungle. You can walk through the quaint streets of the nearby Town, and get a good idea of what this strategic military, religious, and agricultural centre was like during the Inca Empire.
Late afternoon return to Cusco and transfer to your hotel for overnight.
Evening at leisure. We suggest going around the Main Square and enjoy the night atmosphere tasting a delicious Pisco Sour in some of the several Pubs around the Square.
In the afternoon, passing through the Towns of Calca and Urubamba, we visit the Inca Fortress and Citadel of Ollantaytambo, built to guard the entrance to this part of the Valley, and protect it from possible invasion from the tribes of the Lower Jungle. You can walk through the quaint streets of the nearby Town, and get a good idea of what this strategic military, religious, and agricultural centre was like during the Inca Empire.
Late afternoon return to Cusco and transfer to your hotel for overnight.
Evening at leisure. We suggest going around the Main Square and enjoy the night atmosphere tasting a delicious Pisco Sour in some of the several Pubs around the Square.
Day 9:- Cusco / Aguas Calientes / Cusco: Machu Picchu
Breakfast. The day starts with an early morning rise to transfer to Cusco Train Station for a 3 ½ hour train journey to the famous Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu, also known as «The Lost City of the Incas». Arrive at Aguas Calientes Station followed by a 30 minute bus drive, climbing 6km of winding road, to the incredible Machu Picchu. Upon arrival, we’ll participate in a guided tour of the Citadel, visiting the Main Plaza, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Sun Dial, the Royal Quarters, the Temple of the Three Windows and various burial grounds. After the tour you will have time to stroll around the archaeological site at your leisure.
Lunch at a local restaurant in the Town Aguas Calientes
In the afternoon, back to Cusco by train, and transfer to your hotel for overnight.
Lunch at a local restaurant in the Town Aguas Calientes
In the afternoon, back to Cusco by train, and transfer to your hotel for overnight.
Day 10:- Cusco/ Puerto Maldonado / Lago Sandoval Lake
Before breakfast we will visit the Lake where birds come out early to search for food and, if we are lucky, we will be able to sight Giant River Otters feeding, a specie in danger of extinction. Back to the Lodge for breakfast and afterwards we will, observe how the local people gather, cut open and sell Brazil Nuts, a very important product in the economy of the area. Lunch and time to rest. In the afternoon we will visit the Eastern part of the Lake where we will be able to observe one or more of the five species of monkeys that exist in the area, where the Capuchin Monkey stands out. Back to the Lodge for dinner. In the evening we have the option to, once more, go searching for Black Cayman in the Lake or make a night walk through the Primary Forest.
Day 12:- Tambopata: Lago Sandoval Lake
In the morning, we will cross the Lake in the catamaran and then we will take a short walk through the forest to look for birds such as parrots and macaws. We will cross the Lake again, to explore a Primary Forest trail to appreciate the huge trees of the Rain Forest. Back to the Lodge for Lunch. Free afternoon to rest or for those that feel like it and have the energy, an opportunity to walk the different trails. Then we will board the catamaran to explore the Eastern part of the Lake and observe a fabulous sun set. After dinner, a last chance to go looking for Black Cayman in the Lake
Day 13:- Tambopata / Lima
In the morning, we will cross the Lake in the catamaran and then we will take a short walk through the forest to look for birds such as parrots and macaws. We will cross the Lake again, to explore a Primary Forest trail to appreciate the huge trees of the Rain Forest. Back to the Lodge for Lunch. Free afternoon to rest or for those that feel like it and have the energy, an opportunity to walk the different trails. Then we will board the catamaran to explore the Eastern part of the Lake and observe a fabulous sun set. After dinner, a last chance to go looking for Black Cayman in the Lake
Day 14:- Lima - International Departure
Breakfast. At an appropriate time, transfer to the Airport to board your International Departure flight.
End of our services.
End of our services.
Included / Excluded
INCLUDED
- In Lima: City Tour including the Museum Larco Herrera Archaeological Museum.
- In Arequipa: City Tour including the Santa Catalina Convent.
- In Puno: Sillustani and the Uros and Taquile Islands.
- In Cusco: City Tour and Dinner with Folk Lore Show.
- In the Sacred Valley of the Incas: Full Day Excursion to the Indian Market in Pisac (Only open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays) and the Inca Fortress of Ollantaytambo.
- In Machu Picchu: Guided visit to the Inca Citadel including Lunch.
- In Tambopata: 4 Days / 3 Nights All Inclusive Tour:
- • 03 Nights’ Accommodations in the Sandoval Lake Lodge.
- • All the transfers indicated in the itinerary.
- • Guided Tours as mentioned in Itinerary
- • All Meals
- • Bi Lingual Guides (Spanish / English )
- • Radio Communications Equipment in All Places Visited
- • 13 nights’ accommodations
- • All meals specified in programme
- • All entrance fees to the above mentioned excursions
- • Train ticket Cusco – Aguas Calientes – Cusco
- • Bus ticket Aguas Calientes- Machu Picchu- Aguas Calientes
- • Bus ticket from Puno to Cusco including lunch in a local restaurant on the road.
- • All applicable taxes
- • All bi lingual tours (Spanish / English) as described in itinerary
EXCLUDED
- International and domestic flights
- Airport taxes
- Baggage excess. (Puno / Cusco bus)
- Alcoholic drinks, soda or bottled mineral water
- Personal expenses
- Tips
- International or National personal telephone calls
- Meals not mentioned
- Optional post-tour (Cost given separately)
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