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Wonderful Peruvian South

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13 days from £2699 pp  return flights from LHR

Travel from the beaches to the mountains of Peru, crossing stunning mountain ranges and high plateaux in this fascinating 13-day route.
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Travel from the beaches to the mountains of Peru, crossing stunning mountain ranges and high plateaux in this fascinating 13-day route. Visit the main historical, cultural, and natural attractions of Lima, Ica, Arequipa, Puno, and Cusco, while delighting your sight with unique landscapes, pampering your palate with bold flavors, and experiencing the essence of the most traditional villages. Close your adventure with a visit to Machu Picchu, the impressive Inca citadel that captivates the whole world.

Short Itinerary

Day 01 : Departure London Heathrow and Arrive Lima

Day 02 : Lima City Tour

Day 03 : Lima – Paracas – Ballestas Islands – Ica – Nasca

Day 04 : Nasca – Arequipa

Day 05 : Arequipa – City Tour and Monastery of Santa Catalina

Day 06 : Arequipa – Colca Valley and Canyon

Day 07 : Valle and The Colca Canyon – Puno

Day 08 : Puno – Lake Titicaca, Uros Islands and Taquile – Puno

Day 09 : Puno – Cusco

Day 10 : Cusco – City Tour and Near Archaeological Sites

Day 11 : Cusco – Chinchero – Ollantaytambo

Day 12 : Valle Sagrado – Machu Picchu – Ollantaytambo – Cusco

Day 13 : Final Departure

Tour Ends

 Day 01 : Departure London Heathrow and Arrive Lima
Arrive at Jorge Chavez International Airport in Lima. Upon arrival, a representative will be waiting to greet you at the airport and the transportation service will transfer you to your hotel at the scheduled time. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure in Lima, the capital of Peru and a city steeped in history. During Colonial times, the Historic Centre of Lima, known as the ‘Ciudad de los Reyes’ (City of Kings), was the political, administrative, religious and economic centre for the Spanish in Peru. The historical centre is a UNESCO-listed World Heritage Site. Lima is now a modern metropolis and is currently undergoing an exciting process of cultural and economic change. Overnight in Lima.
 Day 02 : Lima City Tour
Today breakfast at the hotel is followed by a tour of the city of Lima. The route begins at the Larco Museum of pre-Columbian art, in the traditional district of Pueblo Libre. Housed in a former mansion, itself built on the site of a seventh-century, pre-Columbian temple, the museum boasts a very complete collection of gold and silver articles, pottery and erotic art. Continue on to Casa de Aliaga, the oldest Colonial mansion in Lima. The house has been owned and lived in by the Aliaga family and their descendants since conquistador Francisco Pizarro granted the land to his trusted ally, Jerónimo de Aliaga in 1535. The tour will then guide you through the colonial centre of the city. Visit the impressive Plaza de Armas, the city’s central square and a showcase of Spanish colonial architecture. The Government Palace occupies the north side of the square and the magnificent, sixteenth century Cathedral of Lima is located to the east. Once the trip is over, return to your hotel to put your feet up or you can join our optional tour: The Magical Water Circuit of Lima: a modern system of fountains certified as the largest in the world by the Guinness World Records. Built in Exhibition Park, the Magical Water Circuit attracts crowds during summer and winter, being one of the new favourite attractions of Lima. After your visit, head towards a restaurant to enjoy a fantastic dinner show . Overnight in Lima.
 Day 03 : Lima – Paracas – Ballestas Islands – Ica – Nasca
Start the day with breakfast at the hotel, then a representative and the transportation service will transfer you from your hotel to the bus station, where our trip to Paracas begins. The leisurely journey will give you time to gaze out the window and appreciate the landscape of Peru and the Pacific coast. The Ballestas are a collection of rocky islets with beautiful geographical formations, just a few kilometres off the western coast of Peru. The islands are the ideal habitat for various species of birds and an eclectic mix of larger wildlife like seals, boobies, pelicans, sea lions and the endangered Humboldt penguin. Cruise around the islands’ dramatic cliffs and watch large herds of noisy sea lions relaxing on the rocks, birds stretching their wings and, if you’re lucky, dolphins near to your boat. While you will not disembark onto the islands, you will get startlingly close to this impressive array of wildlife. As you sail, you will also pass the Paracas Candelabra, a huge geoglyph that has been dated to around 200 BC, although the purpose and the creator of this three-pronged carving remain a mystery. At the end of your boat tour, take a private transfer to the city of Ica to visit its Regional Museum, which houses important collections of pre-Hispanic objects, most notably ceramics and textiles. The Museum also contains pieces of colonial and republican history, as well as art and palaeontology samples. After this visit, you will have free time for lunch before heading to the bus station for a trip to Nazca. Upon arrival, you will be taken to your selected hotel. Overnight in Nasca.
 Day 04 : Nasca – Arequipa
Start the day with breakfast at the hotel, then you’ll be transferred to the airport, where you will catch a flight over the mysterious Nazca lines. The small town of Nazca would go unnoticed on the map if it were not for the ancient geoglyphs etched into the sand that have given it worldwide fame. As you fly over the desert, lines take shape to form simple geometric designs, then some of the swirls and zigzags start to form more distinct shapes: a spider, a condor and a monkey, to name a few. If the weather conditions and the airspace allow, you will also fly over the recently discovered drawings in Palpa. Continue your flight over the mountains where marine fossils that date back millions of years were found. Then you’ll be transferred to the bus station, from where you depart by regular bus to the city of Arequipa. Upon arrival, head to your selected hotel. Overnight in Arequipa
 Day 05 : Arequipa – City Tour and Monastery of Santa Catalina
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before spending the day getting to know the town of Arequipa. Today’s tour will begin in the main square, the Plaza de Armas, where you will find the elegant, neo-Renaissance Basilica Cathedral of Arequipa and the sensational Santa Catalina Monastery. The monastery, founded in the 16th century, was almost entirely self-sufficient and it consisted in accommodation, cloisters, squares, kitchens; it was a walled community, tucked away from prying eyes and the influence of the outside world. The families of nuns paid large sums of money for their daughters to join the convent, thus increasing the wealth and prestige of the Monastery. Nowadays, strolling through its colourful streets is like a step back in time, giving us an insight into colonial Peru. Continue on to the Church of the Company, perhaps Peru’s finest example of Baroque architecture. Its intricately-carved façade, the sacristy and main cloister are particularly beautiful. To finish the tour, visit the neighbourhoods of Yanahuara and Carmen Alto to enjoy magnificent views of the Misti volcano rising above the city. Overnight in Arequipa
 Day 06 : Arequipa – Colca Valley and Canyon
After finishing your breakfast at the hotel, it is time to say good bye to Arequipa and head to the Colca Valley. The route will take you through the Yura district, an area characterised by impressive geographical features, ranging from deep ravines to high mountains, waterfalls and lush vegetation. The route continues on to the Pampa Cañahuas. This extensive Andean plateau is home to the vicuña, an indigenous Andean camelid that is closely related to the alpaca, guanaco, and llama. Cross the pampas of Viscachani and Toccra and skirt the crater of the now extinct Chucura Volcano to reach the Mirador de los Andes at Patapampa, 4,910 metres above sea level. This viewpoint offers impressive views of the numerous volcanoes surrounding Arequipa. Enjoy lunch in the picturesque town of Chivay before being transferred to your selected hotel in the Colca Valley for a free afternoon. Overnight in Colca.
 Day 07 : Valle and The Colca Canyon – Puno
Wake up to breakfast at the hotel then get ready for a day to remember at the Cruz del Condor viewpoint of the Colca Canyon. This impressive valley is one of the deepest in the world, reaching depths of approximately 3,400 metres, double the depth of the Grand Canyon. As you take in the sheer vastness of this area, you may witness the majestic condors gliding by on the thermals rising from the canyon. Descend the valley to discover some of the traditional towns located on the banks of the Colca River, such as Chivay, Pinchollo, Maca, Achoma and Yanque, where beautiful colonial churches are backdropped by the peaks of the Andes. You will also stop at the Antahuilque and Choquetico viewpoints, both offering majestic views of the whole valley. Later on, continue to Puno making a detour through Patahuasi. Observe the amazing stone forests and sky-blue lagoons populated by cranes that fill this area 4,000 metres above sea level. At the end of this amazing journey you’ll arrive in Puno, where you can enjoy a well-deserved rest at the hotel. Overnight in Puno .
 Day 08 : Puno – Lake Titicaca, Uros Islands and Taquile – Puno
After breakfast at the hotel, travel to the port of Puno where a boat will be waiting to take you to the beautiful Uros Islands. The Uros are an indigenous people of Peru that live on a series of man-made islands, created entirely from the buoyant totora reeds that grow abundantly in the shallows of the lake. The islands are composed of layers of woven totora, which are constantly replenished from the top as they rot from the bottom. The Uros people also use reeds to construct their homes, so cooking is done outdoors to avoid possible fires! After visiting this fascinating island, sail to Taquile, a small slice of heaven that once belonged to the Inca Empire. Look around and you will notice traces of its Incan past in the ruins that still exist around the island. After a brief introduction, the local community will give you an insight into their customs and traditions with a cultural demonstration. Lunch is enjoyed on the island before the return trip to Puno. Overnight in Puno
 Day 09 : Puno – Cusco
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the hotel then transfer to the bus station to start your journey to Cusco. The first stop is the town of Pucara, the first urban settlement on Lake Titicaca, established between 100 and 300 A.D. Visit some of the monoliths from the town’s pre-Inca site at the Pucara Lithic Museum before continuing to Racchi, home to the Wiracocha Temple, an Inca site built to honour a powerful Andean god. The rectangular construction boasts thatched rooftops 20 metres above the ground; these are thought to be the highest in the Inca Empire. Your next stop is in Andahuaylillas, a town located around 40 kilometres away from Cusco. The main attraction here is the local Church, known as the “Sistine Chapel of America” owing to the high quality of art found inside. Once in the Imperial City, a transportation service will pick you up from the bus station and drop you off at your hotel. Overnight in Cusco
 Day 10 : Cusco – City Tour and Near Archaeological Sites
Start the day with breakfast at the hotel followed by a morning of exploring the charming cobblestoned streets of Cusco. In the afternoon, enjoy a guided tour of the former capital of the Inca Empire. The tour begins at the Santo Domingo Convent, a building constructed on the site of Coricancha, one of the most important Incan complexes dedicated to sun worship. According to historic records, the original temple walls depicted scenes of nature and were covered in gold leaf. After Coricancha, visit the imposing cathedral in the Plaza de Armas, then head to the Cusco hills, where you’ll find the fortress of Sacsayhuaman and panoramic views of Cusco. Continue on to Qenqo, an archaeological site where it is believed the Incas carried out religious rituals to improve harvests. Your tour ends in Puka Pukara, meaning ‘red fortress’ in Quechua. Puka Pukara is believed to be an ancient military site comprising numerous rooms, courtyards, baths, aqueducts and towers. At the end of the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel. Overnight in Cusco
 Day 11 : Cusco – Chinchero – Ollantaytambo
Today, breakfast at the hotel is followed by a journey to the town of Chinchero, a small high-altitude town offering beautiful views of the valley and the chance to witness traditional clothing, customs and local handicrafts. Visit archaeological remains and a beautiful 17th-century church, one of the first Catholic buildings in Peru. On Sundays, you may also visit the local market. You will then be transferred to the Yucay Museum of Living Culture, where you can see textiles, adobe pottery and silverware being crafted using techniques dating back to the Incas. This centre not only gives you an insight into local Andean traditions, but you also have the opportunity to feed the llamas, sheep and alpacas! Continue then to the city of Ollantaytambo, inhabited uninterruptedly since Inca times. Explore its streets and climb the iconic fortress built into the mountainside. Then feel the true spirit of the Sacred Valley as you sample a lunch of local cuisine in a cosy restaurant in Ollantaytambo. After eating, return to your hotel to rest full of the spirit of the Incas. Overnight in Sacred Valley
 Day 12 : Valle Sagrado – Machu Picchu – Ollantaytambo – Cusco
After charging your batteries with breakfast, your visit to Machu Picchu begins at Ollanta station, where you’ll catch a train to Aguas Calientes. The hour-and-a-half-long journey takes you through many spectacular Andean landscapes. Once at Aguas Calientes, a 25-minute bus tour will get you to Machu Picchu, the ‘lost city of the Incas’. It is believed that the archaeological site was built around the year 1450 by the Inca Pachacutec, who planned for it to become his holiday residence. However, a century later, the city was abandoned after the Spanish conquest, saving it from the destruction that fell upon other Inca settlements. Instead, the jungle slowly swallowed its stone constructions, enveloping and hiding it for centuries to come. During the guided tour, you will learn about the origins of this impressive citadel and visit its most outstanding monuments, including the main square, the royal rooms, the temple of the three windows, the circular towers, the sacred clock and the cemeteries. At the end of the tour, return to Aguas Calientes to have lunch at the famous Café Inkaterra, a beautiful thatched-roof restaurant hemmed in between the railway and a mountain. In the afternoon, transfer to the Aguas Calientes station to take the train back to the Ollanta station, from where you will be taken to your hotel in Cusco Overnight in Cusco
 Day 13 : Final Departure
After finishing your breakfast at the hotel, your representative will assist you with check out and accompany you on the transfer to the airport, where you’ll catch a flight to Lima. Although this is the last day of your journey, we hope that your memories of this remarkable region, bursting with both culture and history, will last a lifetime. Breakfast included

What's included

  • Return flight from London Heathrow
  • TOUR GUIDE: Operated with local guide in Spanish and English on shared basis
  • ACCOMMODATION: 12 nights of accommodation
  • MEALS: 12 breakfast; 4 lunches on days 6, 8, 11, 12, 1 box lunch on day 9
  • TRANSPORT: Private transfers from/to the airport; Shared transfers from/to the train station; Bus from Lima to Paracas on Shared basis
  • Private transfer from Paracas to Ica; Bus from Ica to Nazca on shared basis; Bus from Nazca to Arequipa on shared basis; Bus from Colca Valley to Puno on shared basis; Bus from Puno to Cusco on shared basis; Train Ollanta/Aguas Calientes/Ollanta; Bus Aguas Calientes/Machu Picchu/Aguas Calientes.
  • ENTRANCE FEES AND ACTIVITIES: All the visits indicated in the program: Casa Aliaga, Cathedral and Larco Museum in Lima; Ballestas Islands in Paracas; Regional Museum in Ica, Nasca Lines in Nasca; Santa Catalina Convent, Company Church in Arequipa, Cruz del Cóndor in the Colca Valley and Canyon, Uros and Taquile in Puno; Pucara, Racchi and Andahuaylillas on the route from Puno to Cusco, Coricancha Temple, Cathedral, Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puca Pucará and Tambomachay in Cusco; Inkariy Museum, Chinchero and Ollantaytambo in Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu.

What's not included

  • Travel insurance, visa [if applicable]
  • Personal expenses, drinks and meals not explicitly mentioned in the programme
  • Tips for guide and driver
  • Checked in bagggage
  • Foreign airport taxes

Lima: Ibis Reducto or similar 3*
Nasca: Majoro or similar 3*
Arequipa: Casa Andina Standard Arequipa or similar 3*
Colca: Casa Andina Standard Colca or similar 3*
Puno: La Hacienda Plaza de Armas or similar 3*
Cusco: San Agustin Internacional or similar 3*
Sacred Valley: Hacienda del Valle or similar 3*
Cusco: San Agustin Internacional or similar 3*

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Lima: Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, the Peruvian capital combines history with modernity.

Islas Ballestas: Marvel at the natural diversity of Peru’s sea by visiting this natural sanctuary, home to species such as sea lions and the Humboldt penguin.

Nasca Lines: Appreciate these mysterious ancient geoglyphs from the air.

Arequipa: The jewel of the colonial era and the country’s gastronomic capital par excellence, Arequipa is surrounded by volcanoes, offering a memorable panorama.

Colca Valley: Appreciate the elegance of the condors soaring over this valley with a 4,000-metre-deep canyon, one of the deepest on the planet.

Titicaca Lake: It is the highest navigable lake in the world, and its islands are home to several communities that preserve their millenary cultures alive to this day.

Cusco: The ancient Inca capital is a fascinating blend of pre-Columbian culture and Spanish architecture.

Machu Picchu: Hidden amongst the vegetation, it invites visitors to step into the country’s past through its rooms, temples, bridges and religious sites, all built in outstanding harmony with the surrounding natural landscape.

Please note

Rates do not apply to Peruvians or residents with more than 60 days of stay. If passengers are Peruvians or exceed 60 days of stay, a sales tax (18%) will be collected by our local operator.
Domestic flight from Lima to Cusco must arrive no later than 10:30 hrs. Noon arrivals are too late.
Please note that check-in in most hotels begins at 13:00 hrs. Clients will be subject to the availability of the room if they arrive before, waiting in the hotel lobby.
If your trip includes the visit to high-altitude cities such as Cusco and Puno located at more than 3,400 metres, do not forget to take precautions in order to avoid altitude sickness. Passengers who have heart problems or high blood pressure should check with their doctor before travelling.
Upon arrival it is recommended you rest for a few hours, drink coca tea and eat lightly. As a reference, Machu Picchu is located at 2,400 metres.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE NEW ENTRANCE REGULATIONS TO MACHU PICCHU

The current restrictions on visits to Machu Picchu allow a maximum stay of 4 hours in the citadel accompanied by a guide during the first entry. If the visitor tours an alternate route (Mountain Machu Picchu or Huayna Picchu) he/she will have 3 hours for this in addition to the 4 hours in the citadel. If the passenger wishes to enter the citadel again during the afternoon shift or the next day, he must previously acquire an additional ticket to enter during the new shift. There is no ticket sale point in the archaeological zone.
The following objects are forbidden within the premises: professional cameras that require lights and tripods, or are equipped with telephoto lenses weighing more than 2 kilos (in order to use them, special authorisation and an additional fee is required), drones, selfie sticks, sprays, high heels, walking sticks without rubber tips, banners and posters, sharp objects and backpacks that surpass the following measurements: 40cm x 35 cm x 20 cm.

INSTRUCTIONS

Carry the same document that you presented to the agency, as the train tickets and entrance to Machu Picchu will be issued with the same information.
In all train services to Machu Picchu, passenger can carry only one piece of hand luggage (backpack, bag or briefcase) weighing no more than 5 kg. You will find your luggage at the chosen hotel. Allowed size: 157 cm (height + length + width)

NEW PLASTIC REGULATION

After the prohibition of bringing single-use plastic items into the 76 natural reserves, including Machu Picchu, it is important to use reusable bottles. Lima Tours offers a water refilling point in our office in Aguas Calientes.

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