In the morning, we will leave en route through the Panamericana Sur towards Paracas. After arrival, enjoy a day of lounging by the pool. The rest of the day is at your disposal, and you can take an optional tour of the Paracas nature reserve.

Early in the morning, we will go to the pier to leave by motorized boat to visit the Ballestas Islands. The islands are the habitat of a great variety of birds and sea lions, in addition to the Guanay Cormorant, pelicans, and Humboldt penguins (it is impossible to disembark). We will also have a fabulous view of the mysterious chandelier on Arenal hill. Then, we will leave in the direction of Nazca. En route, we will visit the Huacachina oasis in Ica; and make another stop at the Maria Reiche Museum.
The German scholar who dedicated her life to the investigation and care of the Nazca Lines raised the hypothesis of an astronomical calendar whose figures marked the different solar periods. His museum is located in what used to be his modest home; thanks to his valuable intervention, he managed to care for and preserve the lines. This museum not only shows some of the archaeologist’s findings but also illustrates her theories and her life. Her remains rest in this place, also called “Lady of the desert,” arrival in Nazca and lodging.

In the morning, we will go to the aerodrome to fly over the mysterious Nazca lines aboard a Cessna Grand Caravan model plane with a capacity for 12 passengers. To date, the technology used and the reason for its layout has not been determined. Due to their large size, which can reach 300 meters in length, they can only be seen from the sky. During the 30-minute circuit, you can photograph the different geometric figures and animals such as the hummingbird, the Condor, the Monkey, the Astronaut, hands, and trapezoids, among others. At the appropriate time, departure to the city of Arequipa.

Today we will visit Arequipa, also known as the White City, due to the extensive use of ashlar, a white stone extracted from vast quarries formed by the lava of the volcanoes that surround and defend the city. In the afternoon, our guided tour of the city will take us to the Yanahuara viewpoint, made up of a series of ashlar arches on which the words of illustrious Arequipeños have been engraved.

Departing from Arequipa via Yura, passing through the slopes of Chachani, Pampa de Arrieros, and Pampa Cañahuas National Reserve, where the slender vicuña can be spotted, we continue through Vizcachani, Pampas de Toccra, where a variety of birds can be observed. We will border the Chucura crater to get to Patapampa (4,800 masl) and Mirador de Los Andes, where you can see the volcanoes surrounding the city of Arequipa. Descent to the town of Chivay for lunch (not included).Accommodation in the hotel. Free afternoon to visit the La Calera thermal baths.

Very early, we leave for the Cruz del Cóndor (41 km from Chivay), where one of the most spectacular spots in the Canyon can be seen, and you can almost always see the condors on magnificent flights. We will return to appreciating the towns of Pinchollo, Maca, Achoma, Yanque, and the Antahuilque and Choquetico viewpoints. Return to Chivay after lunch (included), and we will depart for the city of Puno along the same route as the first day, taking the detour in Patahuasi (from this place, the road is completely paved until the town of Puno). Different Andean landscapes, such as stone forests, immense lagoons with a variety of birds, small hamlets in the area, the villages of Imata, Santa Lucia, and the city of Juliaca. After six hours of travel, we will be arriving in Puno.

Our excursion begins with a visit to one of the Uros’s floating islands. There are approximately 63 artificial islands, each inhabited by 3 and 5 Uro-Aymara families, who build and roof their houses with reed mats, floating on the Lake. Then, we will continue through the Island of Taquile, characterized by its friendly inhabitants, who traditionally preserve customs and clothing. The laborious and fine textiles stand out with symbolic symmetrical decorations of solid colors that reflect Andean habits and beliefs. Over the centuries, this indigenous community has preserved many ancient customs and values of the Lake’s population and, above all, a strong community spirit in which everything is shared. Enjoy the beautiful views; the blue of the Lake and the reddish color of its lands complement this beautiful Andean scenery. Enjoy a typical lunch and return to Puno at the appropriate time.

We will travel ten hours and 389 kilometers to reach Cusco. We will observe breathtaking Andean vistas en route. On the journey, we will make the following stops: The first stop will be at Pucara, where we will visit a museum, and then we will continue to the highest point of Raya (4,335 masl) to have a good view of the snow-capped Andean peaks such as Chimboya. Lunch will be served in a typical Sicuani restaurant. The next stop on our journey will be Raqchi, where we will visit the Temple of Wiracoha, the only Inca structure made of clay. Our final stop will be in Andahuaylillas, where we will explore its 17th-century chapel, popularly known as La Sistina de Los Andes, for the magnificence of its frescoes, before continuing on to Cusco.

In the morning, we will go to the Sacred Valley, whose high mountains frame a colorful mantle of crop fields, picturesque towns, and a majestic river. We will arrive at Pisac, a quiet and picturesque village famous for its market. Local communities used to come to exchange their products using barter. Try their delicious empanadas made in their adobe ovens.
We will continue to Urubamba, where lunch will be served. Then, we will visit the fortress of Ollantaytambo, an impressive building highlighting the Temple of the Sun with its gigantic granite monoliths, whose weight exceeds 50 tons, and the Terrace of Ten Niches.
At the appropriate time, transfer to the Ollantaytambo station and depart by train for 1½ hours, which will take us to Machu Picchu Pueblo, a small town known as Aguas Calientes. Arrival and accommodation in selected hotel.

Transfer to the Ollantaytambo station and depart by train for 1½ hours, which will take us to Machu Picchu Pueblo, a small town known as Aguas Calientes. Arrival, minibus ride to the citadel of Machu Picchu, built on top of a mountain. It is an Inca city with temples, palaces, platforms, and water channels, which show what a great civilization could build with large blocks of stones, without any amalgamation, but with the most incredible wisdom. Recognized as a wonder of the world and a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, this Inca site impresses its visitors not only because of its beauty but also because of the magic and energy it holds. After our guided tour and lunch, we will start our return by train to Cusco.

The city of Cusco, with its streets, enormous walls, and palaces built by the Incas, exhibits the colossal architecture of the capital of Tahuantinsuyo. When the Spanish conquerors arrived in this territory, they used the Inca stone-on-stone constructions as a base. They built churches, convents, and mansions on them, forming a peculiar symbiosis that gave a unique character to this imperial city declared in 1983 as a Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Today we will tour the city visiting the most important tourist places: the Cathedral, Plaza de Armas, Convent of Santo Domingo or Koricancha, and the four most essential ruins near Cusco: Kenko, the ancient religious center; Tambomachay, called “The Baths of the Inca”; Pucapucara and Sacsayhuaman; ancient fortresses that impress with their architecture.

Departure by local flight to the city of Lima, transfer to the hotel.
Today our excursion through the city of Lima begins in the historic center that preserves churches,
convents, and mansions with elegant balconies, in various styles such as baroque, Renaissance, and
neoclassical.
We will arrive at the Plaza Mayor of Lima with its distinctive buildings such as the Government
Palace, the Archbishop’s Palace, the Cathedral Basilica, and the Municipal Palace. We will enter the
Convent of San Francisco, a place that stands out for its environment. They show cloisters adorned
with Sevillian tiles, paintings of incalculable value, a library that seems to be taken from a
story, and a great church that keeps the mysterious catacombs below considered the most important
cemetery of Viceroyalty Lima. We will then pass through Plaza San Martin before heading to the
residential districts of San Isidro and Miraflores. We will arrive at Larcomar, the distinctive
tourist center of today’s Lima and a privileged point to appreciate a spectacular view of the
Pacific Ocean.

At the appropriate time, transfer to the airport to board your international flight.