This 14 day Enigmatic Peru Travel is a spectacular trip option designed for all kind of travelers. For those who want to take a unique journey through Peru. Travelers will enjoy the varied landscapes visiting the great regions of Peru. As the coastal desert, the amazing Peruvian Andes with its beautiful snow-capped peaks, deep valleys and the exuberant rain-forest.
In the enigmatic Peru travel. You will visit the most exciting places in different parts of Peru. Starting at the mysterious Nazca Lines, Machu Picchu, the fascinating spiritual center of the Incas. Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world, (You will spend one night on the Amantani island. Where you will experience a home-stay). Colca Canyon one of the most espectacular and deepest in the world. Cusco, the fabulous ancient capital of Peru and the fascinating Sacred Valley in Cusco.
Discover the enigmatic Peru Travel in the land of the Incas.
Destinations: Lima, Ica, Nazca, Arequipa, Colca Canyon, Puno, Cusco and Machu Picchu
Upon your arrival to Lima airport, our representative will be waiting for you with a sign of Top Peru Trips and your name on it. You will be greeted and transferred to your hotel in our private transport. After arrival at the hotel, our representative will help you with the check-in and then you will have a brief introduction about the activities of your Peru travel, also you will get some recommendations about restaurants, banks and major places to visit. There are no planned activities for this day. So take it easy the beginning of your Peru travel.
Today, you will have the opportunity to enjoy the buffet breakfast which is included at the Hotel. The scheduled time for breakfast are from 6:00am to 10:00am. After breakfast, you will have all the morning free to rest and relax before starting your Peru travel.
After lunch, we will pick you up and continue our guided tour to the essential Lima, “The City of Kings” seeing on the tour the outstanding architectural sites of the city. We start visiting the Main Square, where we will see the Government Palace, the City Hall, the Cathedral and the Archbishop’s Palace.
You will continue with a visit to the San Francisco Convent, an architectonic jewel dating back to the 16th century. On our way to the modern area of the city, You will cross the exclusive district of San Isidro, the new financial center of the city. Finally, we will finish our tour in Miraflores, where we will visit the “Parque Del Amor” (Love Park) an excellent place to have a great view of the sea. The tour takes approximately 3 ½ hours.
After to have a nice breakfast at the hotel. Our representative will pick you up at 6:00am to transport you to the bus Station. The bus leaves from Lima at 7:00am and then you will be driven south, along the main highway (Panamericana) from Lima to Ica through the extensive arid desert and lush coastal oasis.
You will arrive in Ica and check-in at the Hotel. After a short rest, you will be taken the airport and board the aircraft to begin enjoying the magic of flying over the mysterious Nazca Lines. You will observe various figures drawn on the sandy soil like: the monkey, the hummingbird, the Condor, the spider, the astronaut and some others. To the end transfer to the Hotel in Ica, where you will get free time in the afternoon.
* Please note: that the Departure for the Nazca Lines over flight is from 7:00 am to 4:30 pm (depending on weather conditions)
Optional Tour in Ica – Dune Buggy & Sand boarding around Huacachina Oasis
For the most adventurous people. We suggest a buggy and Sand boarding tour around the Huacachina Oasis. The buggy tour around Huacachina’s desert is a great fun and full of adrenaline. Start late-afternoon at 4:00 pm is the best time of day to take a tour. As the sun is bright enough to illuminate the landscape.
After breakfast, you will be picked up from the Hotel at 7:00 am. Then transferred in our private vehicle to Paracas. On the way to Paracas you can see many of the crops. Which are exported products such as paprika, asparagus, artichokes. We will drive north to Paracas for our two-hour motorboat excursion to the Ballestas Islands.
These beautiful islands are located just outside of the Paracas National Reserve. The biggest natural refuge in our shores and home for thousands of migratory birds. The birds share their habitat with large groups of sea lions and fur seals. On the way to the Islands. You will see a mysterious design on the hillside, called “El Candelabro” (The Candelstick). It was a reference for pirates and sign for the independence army to disembark.
After lunch, you will take the bus to get back to Lima. Arriving at approximately 7:30 pm. On your arrival our representative will be waiting for you. Then you will be transferred to the Hotel in Lima.
After breakfast at the hotel. Our representative will pick you up from the hotel. Then you will be transferred to Lima airport for your flight to Arequipa. Once you arrive at the airport. Our representative from Arequipa will be waiting for you. You will be greeted and transported to your hotel. Upon arrival at the hotel our representative will assist you with the check-in.
In the afternoon. We will pick you up from your Hotel to continue with the City Tour. The tour includes Mirador de Carmen Alto, Mirador de Yanahuara, Plaza de Armas. Also we will visit the Monastery of Santa Catalina, called “a city within a city”. A Spanish city in miniature with stone streets, beautiful patios, and a plaza. It is a masterpiece of colonial architecture. with some of the finest examples of Spanish American religious art. During colonial times, this was the refuge of female nobility. Who had decided to shut themselves away from the world so they could be dedicated entirely to prayer.
The tour takes Approximately 3 hours.
You will be picked up at 7:30 am from the hotel, then you start the excursion to Colca Canyon. The popular Colca canyon is regarded as the center of the Earth, our end Colca Canyon. You will be able to see Chachani, Yura, a small valley full of nice farming fields. See wild vicuñas in Pampa Cañahuas national reserve, Alpacas & llamas in Tocra. Enjoy seeing some birds like flamingoes, ibis, Andean goose, ducks and the Andean eagle. “Kara Kara” is the view point of the Volcanoes and snow covered mountains in Patapampa. See the Ampato, Sabancaya, Walca Walca and the Chivay Capital.
In the afternoon, you can choose to the thermal springs & pools in La Calera
(Admission to the pools not included, about US$ 5 per person)
Early in the morning, our guide will pick you up from the Hotel. To continue with the excursion. Breakfast is from 6:00 am, to 6:30 am. We will then begin our drive toward the “Cruz Del Condor”. A spectacular lookout point for the canyon. Where you can see the spectacular flight of the majestic Condor.
On the way back to Chivay. We will visit the Mirador of Chinina. Where you can find the famous Cliffside Tombs. Also the hanging Bridge of Sifón. Which joins the Town of Yanque with Coporaque.
In the afternoon after the lunch. We will take the bus to Puno. Once you arrive at Puno Bus Station, our representative from Puno will be waiting for you. You will be transported to your Hotel and be assisted with checking-in. There will be a brief introduction about the tour for the next day.
You will spend two days on Lake Titicaca. You will be picked up from the Hotel and taken to the port. We will take a motor-boat to visit the floating islands of the Uros. Also called Lake Town inhabited by the locals known as the Water Tribe.
These islands are built using the Totora reed and are used as home. Also as the trading center of the natives. Hand-made boats of the same material are their means of transportation. You will travel to the Amantani Island. Where the friendly community welcomes visitors.
On this island, you will spend the night with the local family (home stay). You will enjoy lunch with your host families. In the afternoon, You will walk to the top the island, where you will visit the most important religious places like:
Pacha papa and Pacha mama from where you can get a spectacular view of the lake.
In the evening, local families put on a musical show in the community hall.
After breakfast with the local family, we will board our boat and travel to Taquile Island. The island is inhabited by Quechua-speaking natives. Who have developed an interesting and efficient social systems. As well as fine hand weaving techniques.
Upon arrival at the Town of Taquile we will have a lunch. After lunch, we will walk through some of the hills and archaeological sites of this beautiful island.
In the afternoon, we will travel back to Puno.
After breakfast at the hotel. Our representative will pick you up at 7:00am. You will be transferred to the Bus Station to travel to Cusco. Lunch will be served in Sicuani. Upon your arrival to Cusco, our representative will be waiting for you. After check-in at the Hotel. Our representative will give you a brief introduction about the tour for the next following days.
Optional journey by Andean Explorer Luxury Train. This spectacular journey begins in the beautiful city of Puno. On the shores of Lake Titicaca. You can choose between the Andean Explorer cars. So you can have the perfect opportunity to admire the beautiful scenery through the windows.
We will travel to La Raya must stop the train to admire the view from the highest point of the route. You will have the opportunity to enjoying the wonderful entertainment of dances typical of the Andes. As we enjoy our train ride, we will be served a delicious gourmet lunch and afternoon tea.
The Andean Explorer is scheduled the following days: Monday, Wednesday and Saturday from March to November (not included in the price).
You will have an easy free morning to relax. So you can get ready for the next excursions around Cusco.
In the afternoon, we will start our sightseeing tour of Cusco. The Imperial City, a living example of the mixture of the Andean and Spanish cultures.
We begin this tour visiting the Santo Domingo Convent. Built over the ancient Qoricancha, a great Inca sun temple. Later, we will stop at the Main Square of the city. We will also visit the Sacsayhuaman fortress. Imposing sample of military Inca architecture which domains the city. To finish the tour our guide will take us to Qenqo, Puca-Pucara and Tambomachay.
We will pick you up from the hotel. Then you will begin driving towards the Sacred Valley of the Incas. On the way, we will stop at the lookout of Taray. To have a classic view of the Urubamba valley. With crops dressing the mountains like carpets. We will arrive to the traditional market of Pisac. Where we will have free time to interact with the local craftsmen.
We will continue to the town of Urubamba for a nice lunch. In the afternoon, we will visit Ollantaytambo. A very attractive town of Inca foundation with remarkable water channels and colorful dress native people. Ollantaytambo has a very impressive Inca fortress on the hill. with the exceptional Sun temple on the top.
In the evening we will travel by train to Aguas Calientes town. On your arrival you will be assisted and transferred to your Hotel.
At the scheduled time. Our guide will pick you up from the hotel. Then you take the bus to the gate of Machu Picchu. Where you will go in a guided tour of the Citadel. The guide will show you the Sun Temple, the Sacred Sun Dial, the Royal palace, the Temple of the Three Windows and the Main temple. Also some other important places.
In the afternoon you will take the bus down to Aguas Calientes. After lunch you will have the train journey back to Cusco. Upon arrival to the train Station, our transfer will take you back to the Hotel.
Pick up from the Hotel at the scheduled time and transfer to the airport of Cusco. Then you will take your flight to Lima.
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Note: The suggested hotels are standard class and superior like the best ones in their category per destination.
Hotel Category Double / Matrimonial room Sigle room
Standard Class Hotel US$ 2515 US$ 2858
Superior Class Hotel US$ 2930 US$ 3499
