Peru Tour 18 days visit: Lima, Machu Picchu, Nazca, Paracas, Ica, Iquitos, Puno, Lake Titicaca, Arequipa, Colca Canyon

First day:

Welcome at Lima airport and transfer to the hotel.
Pick up from passengers from their hotels.
City tour in the "City of Kings" - Daily departures in the afternoon (Duration 4 hours).
Tour through the residential districts of Miraflores and San Isidro.
Tour through Lima's Historic Center and its main streets, squares, and monuments.
Visit to the Santo Domingo Convent.
Return to your hotel.
Night at the selected hotel.

Second day:

Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to Lima airport.
Flight from Lima to Iquitos. (Duration 1h 55 min)
Welcome and reception at Iquitos airport.
Transfer to Iquitos pier.
Boat trip along the Amazon River for 40 Km.
Welcome and check-in at the Heliconia River Lodge.
Excursion to the Yanamono reserve.
Night at Heliconia River Lodge.

Third day:

Bird watching excursion.
Breakfast at the Lodge.
Artisanal fishing and piranha hunting.
Observation of pink and gray river dolphins.
Observation of animals in the wild.
Night at Heliconia River Lodge.

Fourth day:

Breakfast at the Lodge.
Boat excursion through the Amazon Rainforest.
Transfer to Iquitos airport.
Return flight from Iquitos to Lima. (Duration 1h 55 min)
Transfer to your hotel in Lima.
Night at the hotel in Lima.

Fifth day:

Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer from the hotel in Lima to the bus terminal to Paracas.
Bus trip to Paracas (7:45:00 hrs - 11:15 hrs).
Transfer from Cruz del Sur terminal in Paracas to Paracas port.
Tour to the Paracas Reserve (15:00 hrs to 17:30 hrs).
Night at a hotel in Paracas.

Sixth day:

Breakfast at the hotel.
Tour to the Ballestas Islands (08:00 hrs - 10:00 hrs).
Free afternoon.
Transfer from Paracas to the bus terminal in Paracas.
Bus trip from Paracas to Ica (16:50 hrs to 18:20 hrs).
Transfer from Ica terminal to the hotel in Ica.
Night at a hotel in Ica.

Seventh day:

Breakfast at the hotel.
Pick up from the hotel in Ica.
Visit to a Winery to learn about the process of making Wines and Piscos with respective tasting.
Tour to the Huacachina Lagoon, an exotic Oasis of unique natural beauty in America.
Buggy ride and sandboarding practice (Optional).
Transfer to Nazca terminal.
Trip from Ica to Nazca. (13:05 hrs - 15:40 hrs)
Night at a hotel in Nazca.

Eighth day:

Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to Nazca aerodrome (according to schedule).
Tour to the Nazca Lines for 30 minutes (according to schedule).
Tour to the Chauchillas Cemetery.
Transfer to Nazca bus terminal of Cruz Del Sur.
Trip from Nazca to Arequipa 22:20 hrs - 9:00 hrs.
Welcome and Transfer from Arequipa bus terminal to the hotel.
Night at the hotel in Arequipa.

Ninth day:

Breakfast at the hotel.
Free morning at the hotel.
Afternoon tour to the city of Arequipa. (14:00 hrs - 18:00 hrs)
Night at the selected hotel in Arequipa.

Tenth day:

Breakfast at the hotel.
Tour to the Colca Canyon, Vicuñas Reserve, and Chivay.
Night at a hotel in Chivay.

Eleventh day:

Breakfast at the hotel.
Tour to the Colca Canyon, Cruz del Condor Condor Viewpoint, and Return to Arequipa.
Trip from Chivay to Puno (From 13:00 to 19:00 hrs.)
Night at a hotel in Puno.

Twelfth day:

Breakfast at the hotel.
Tour to Lake Titicaca, Uros Island, Taquile.
Night at a selected hotel in Puno.

Thirteenth day

Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer from the hotel to the Puno tourism bus terminal.
Guided tour from Puno to Cusco (All day from 06:30 hrs - 17:00 hrs).
Transfer from the bus terminal to the hotel in Cusco.
Night at the selected hotel in Cusco.

Fourteenth day

Breakfast at the hotel.
Free morning.
Tour to Cusco City and Surroundings (In the afternoon from 13:00 hrs - 18:30 hrs).
Night at the selected hotel in Cusco.

Fifteenth day:

Transfer from the Hotel in Cusco to the train station.
One-way train journey from Cusco to Aguas Calientes (4 hours).
Free day (Optional: Visit to Machu Picchu on your own).
Night at a hotel in Aguas Calientes.

Sixteenth day:

Bus ride up to Machu Picchu.
Guided tour in Machu Picchu from 08:00 Hrs. to 10:00 Hrs.
Optional: Hike to Huaynapicchu or Mountain Sector (Without Guide).
Bus ride down to Aguas Calientes.
Afternoon return by train to Cusco.
Transfer from the train station to your hotel.
Night at a hotel in Cusco.

Seventeenth day:

Breakfast at the hotel.
Tour to the Sacred Valley of the Incas (All day from 08:00 hrs - 19:00 hrs).
Night at a selected hotel in Cusco.

Eighteenth day:

Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to the airport and farewell.

End of services

Important - From January to April, the services of Inka Rail and Peru Rail depart and arrive at the Ollantaytambo or Pachar stations (2 hours from the city of Cusco).
The prices of our Tours include transfers to these stations.

PRICE PER PERSON IN DOUBLE OCCUPANCY - 2024:

US Dollars	Peruvian Soles	Hotels
5500		5-star Hotels: Libertador - Expedition Train
4300		4-star Hotels: Novotel / - Expedition Train
3770		3-star Hotels: Ibis / San Agustín / Samay / Balsa Inn / Helena Inn - Expedition Train

PRICE PER PERSON IN SINGLE OCCUPANCY - 2024:

US Dollars	Peruvian Soles	Hotels
8050		5-star Hotels: Libertador - Expedition Train
5760		4-star Hotels: Exclusive / Dorado / Casa Andina / Novotel / Picoaga - Expedition Train
4830		3-star Hotels: Ibis / San Agustín / Samay / Balsa Inn / Helena Inn - Expedition Train

Optional Service				US Dollars	Peruvian Soles
To travel on the Vistadome Train additional charge				50		Advance Notice Required
To travel on the Hiram Bingham Train additional charge				900		Advance Notice Required

Important - Hotel reservations are subject to space availability.
- Prices do not include VAT (IGV) for Peruvian passengers.
- Slots for the Wayna Picchu Mountain are subject to availability (please inquire).

Peruvian tourists with a valid DNI (National ID) are entitled to a USD 20.00 discount on the tour cost for entry to Machupicchu.

Tour in Peru 18 days visit: Lima, Machu Picchu, Nazca, Paracas, Ica, Iquitos, Puno, Lake Titicaca, Arequipa, Colca Canyon

First day: Lima City Tour with a visit to Huaca Pucllana

Upon your arrival in Lima, you will be greeted by our team and transferred to the hotel. We’ll start our tour with visits to the modern residential districts of Miraflores and San Isidro. We’ll explore the financial center, the Golf, El Olivar, the Huaca Pucllana (a pre-Inca ceremonial pyramid), and the Love Park on the Miraflores Boardwalk. Continuing our tour, we’ll head to Lima’s Historic Center, where we’ll visit San Martin Square, its balconies, old mansions, and the Main Square with its most important buildings. Finally, we’ll enter one of the most important convents of the 17th century. Enjoy a comprehensive tour with the comfort and attention of modern tourist service.

Second day: Travel from Lima to Iquitos - Welcome to Heliconia Amazon River Lodge and visit to the Yanamono Reserve

After breakfast at the hotel, you will be transferred to Lima airport for your flight to Iquitos (Flight duration approximately 1 hour 40 minutes). You will be welcomed at the baggage area of the International Airport of Iquitos, where lodge representatives will assist and transfer you to our office in Iquitos. After a short wait, you will be transferred to the Port of Iquitos where you will board one of our speedboats that will take you to the Heliconia Amazon River Lodge through the Amazon River. Upon arrival at the lodge, our staff will welcome you with a refreshing fruit juice from the region. Then, proceed with check-in and room assignment, so you can freshen up and immediately enjoy your first Amazonian meal at the lodge’s restaurant. In the afternoon, start your first excursion accompanied by our experienced guides walking through the Yanamono Reserve, for approximately 2 hours. There, they will teach you to identify various species of flora such as heliconia flowers, medicinal plants, and giant trees. We’ll return to the lodge to enjoy a few hours of rest and relaxation, and also be captivated by your first sunset in the Amazon. As night falls, especially during the river’s rising season, we’ll enjoy a magical open boat ride through one of the tributaries of the Amazon River, without any lighting, accompanied only by some flashes from the flora and fauna of the jungle. Return to the lodge for dinner and rest to recharge for the activities of the next morning.

Third day: Expedition to the Yanamono Reserve

We start the day with a bird watching excursion, appreciating how the various birds gather in search of their morning food, starting very early by boat to one of the ravines where you can appreciate the greatest variety of birds. After returning to the lodge for an energizing breakfast and a short rest, we prepare to be part of the Artisanal Fishing expedition, for which we will move to one of the tributaries of the Amazon River, where we will learn about the artisanal fishing techniques, as well as piranha fishing, also the opportunity to appreciate the friendly pink river dolphins. We return to the lodge to enjoy the typical regional lunch. In the afternoon, we will take a short boat ride to a lake on Yanamono Island, where we can appreciate the majestic Victoria Regia, the queen of aquatic lilies. Currently known as the Amazon Victoria, this flower native to shallow waters of the Amazon River basin grows mainly in lakes and swamps. At night, dare to walk through nature within the lodge’s perimeter and witness the charming transformation of the jungle into a nocturnal environment. We will be able to distinguish a completely different range of fauna from what is usually found during the day, listening to the magical sounds of insects, birds, felines, and owls. After a 30-minute walk, we will proceed to return to the lodge to enjoy dinner and rest peacefully.

Fourth day: Departure from Iquitos - Lima

Enjoy an excellent breakfast before starting the visit to a rustic Amazonian Trapiche, a 10-minute boat ride takes us to a still located on the banks of the river. They will show us how the inhabitants of this area process sugarcane extract using horses and fermented sugarcane juice in wooden barrels, which, after a certain storage time, becomes liquor. Taste the variety of exotic regional drinks obtained from sugarcane liquor and molasses; perhaps you can acquire some bottles of this exquisite liquor to take home as a gift. We will return to the lodge for our farewell lunch, proceed with the Check-out, and head to Iquitos. Depending on the schedules of your return flight to Lima, the transfer to the airport will be made to take your flight from Iquitos to Lima, where our staff will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel in Lima. Night at the hotel in Lima.

Fifth day: Trip to Paracas and visit to the "Paracas Reserve"

This day in the morning we will transfer you from the hotel in Lima to the bus terminal to Paracas. Then, we will visit the Paracas Reserve, this tour will show us fabulous maritime and desert landscapes, and we will also learn about the ancient Paracas man, who inhabited this area more than 2000 years ago. We will also be able to observe the flamingos or Parihuana. Then, we will tour the Paracas Peninsula, observing the reddish-colored desert, yellow, formations made by the winds, and visiting its beautiful beaches, Red Beach, La Mina Beach, and Lagunillas Beach for a relaxing swim in one of its beautiful beaches. Finally, we will go to our hotel.

Sixth day: Tour to the "Ballestas Islands"

After having our breakfast, we will transfer to the port of Paracas, where we will start the tour to the Ballestas Islands passing through “El Candelabro,” a gigantic image on the slope of a hill. Upon arrival at the Ballestas Islands, you will visit the different islands for two hours, observing the different species of sea lions, seals, penguins, and guano birds. Then, we will head to the bus station for you to take your bus to the city of “Ica” the trip generally lasts 3 hours, already in the city of Ica our staff will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel.

Seventh day: "City tour in Ica" and "Huacachina Lagoon"

After having a good breakfast, our clients are picked up from the comfort of their hotel at the indicated time. Then we will start our tour of the city of Ica, with a visit to an old winery where grape brandy is made, known worldwide as “Pisco”. Here we can learn the whole process of how pisco is made, guided by an experienced winery worker. After visiting the winery facilities, visitors will be invited to taste or try the different types of piscos and wines that the winery produces. Our tour continues with a visit to the Ica Regional Museum, where visitors can appreciate interesting ancient remains of the different cultures that developed in the Ica department. Finally, we will head to the Huacachina Oasis, which is located just 5 km from the center of the city of Ica. In this beautiful lagoon, visitors can enjoy the tranquility of the place and walk around looking for good photos. The huge dunes surrounding the lagoon allow visitors to practice one of the most fascinating sports in the area, sandboarding, and finally, the night will be spent at the selected hotel.

Eighth day: Overflight to the Nazca Lines

In the morning, after breakfast, we will transfer you to the Nazca airport for a 30-minute overflight above the Nazca Pampas, where the ancient pre-Incas drew gigantic figures of animals and plants with a still undiscovered purpose. Many believe these figures were made by extraterrestrials, including the monkey, the spider, the hummingbird, etc. Then, we will visit the “Chauchillas Cemetery,” a necropolis dating back over 1000 years belonging to the Ica-Chincha culture period. After the tour, we will transfer passengers to the Nazca bus terminal for their journey to the city of “Arequipa,” which usually takes 10 hours. In this city, our staff will transfer you from the bus terminal to your hotel in Arequipa where you will spend the night.

Ninth day: City Tour in the White City of Arequipa

After a good rest in the morning, in the afternoon, you will be picked up for the tour of the “White City.” You will visit the Convent of Santa Catalina, undoubtedly the gem of Arequipa, finally opened to the public in 1970 after having been in seclusion for 400 years, with an uncountable number of colonial art pieces. You will also visit the Plaza de Armas, the cloisters of the Society of Jesus, and the neighborhoods of Cayma and Yanahuara, with a magnificent view of the Misti Volcano, and visit a traditional colonial house called the Mansion of the Founder. In the evening, we will visit one of the most traditional restaurants in Arequipa where you can taste exquisite typical dishes of the White City and enjoy an artistic show of Arequipa’s music and folklore. Then, you will be transferred to the hotel.

Tenth day: Towards the Colca Canyon and Vicuña Reserve

Early in the morning, departure by private bus to the Colca Canyon, passing through the foothills of the Chachani volcano. During the trip, we will cross the Cañahuas and Arrieros meadows, where the Vicuña National Reserve is located, as well as Vizcachani, La Pulpera, Callalli, Sibayo, and Tuti Villages. You will reach an altitude of 4,000 meters above sea level where you will appreciate the flora and fauna of the beautiful natural lagoons of Bofedales and Mar Atrapado along with giant rocks in the shape of castles. We will arrive at Chivay, in the Colca Valley, where we will have lunch. In the afternoon, visit to the La Calera hot springs, where we will stay for about an hour and a half. These baths have thermo-medicinal waters, which exceed 40 degrees; good for bodily ailments. Accommodation in the Colca Valley.

Eleventh day: Colca Canyon and Condor viewing

In the morning, departure to the “Cruz del Condor,” where the Canyon begins, being able to appreciate its depth. From this point, we can also see the condor in its natural habitat. After a brief stop at the “Cruz del Condor,” we will continue our journey through the Colca Canyon admiring the small towns of Pinchocclo, Madrigal, Lari, Maca, Achoza, Yanque, etc., until we reach Chivay where we will take the tourist bus to Puno, the trip lasts approximately 5 hours, in Puno, we will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel.

Twelfth day: Tour to Lake Titicaca, Uros Islands, and Taquile

After breakfast at the hotel, you will be transferred to the port of Puno (Lake Titicaca) where you will board the boat to visit the Floating Islands of the Uros for a period of 45 minutes, where you will appreciate the customs of this island and its craftsmanship. Then, we will also transfer by boat to visit Taquile Island with great landscape, ethnic, cultural, and archaeological value. Then we will return by boat to the Port of Puno, where we will pick you up and take you to the Hotel or if you wish we can drop you off in the center of Puno, and finally, you will spend the night at the selected hotel.

Thirteenth day: Tourist trip from Cusco to Puno visiting "Raqchi"

After a good breakfast, we will pick you up from the hotel and take you to the bus station of the company that will take us on a journey that lasts approximately 8 hours, we will have 4 excursions and guided visits to the tourist attractions of the southern highland corridor visiting the temple of Andahuaylillas or the Sistine Chapel of America, the Inca temple of Raqchi, at noon in the city of Sicuani we will have included in the tour a Buffet lunch, from there we will continue the tour arriving at the Raya pass at 4335 meters above sea level and the Inca Aymara museum of Pukara. Each visit has a duration of 20 to 40 minutes, where the passenger can ask questions, take photos, and walk a little, making our excursions pleasant. Upon arrival in “Cusco” we will be waiting to transfer you to the hotel where you will spend the night.

Fourteenth day: City tour in Cusco

After breakfast at the hotel, you will have the morning free to stroll and shop for crafts and souvenirs from Cusco on your own. After your lunch, starting at 13:30 hrs, we will begin the guided tour that includes visiting the millennial city center of Cusco, the Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral, the Monastery of Santo Domingo, the Koricancha Temple, and the nearby ruins of Kenko, Puka Pukara, Tambomachay, and the fortress of Sacsayhuaman, built with huge rocks that still remain an enigma the mobilization and use of these, there being no stone quarries in the area. At 19:00 hrs.

Fifteenth day: Tour to Machu Picchu "The Lost City of the Incas"

We will pick you up from your hotel in the city of Cusco 1 hour before the departure of your train, and we will take you to the train station, located in the town of Poroy, then we will board the train of the company “PERU RAIL” and we will start the journey from Poroy – Cusco to the town of “Aguas Calientes” (2000 meters above sea level) which lasts 4 hours. Upon arrival in the town of Aguas Calientes, we will go to our Hotel, our guide will pick you up at night to provide you with necessary information for your tour day, if you wish you can visit the Hot Springs or buy crafts from the place.

Sixteenth day: Sunrise view of Machu Picchu and Huaynapicchu

After getting up very early and having breakfast, we will climb to the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, then we will take a guided tour with our guide through the Machu Picchu citadel, for a period of 2 hours, during the tour you will visit the most important precincts of this city such as: the Main Square, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Solar Clock, The Royal Quarters, the temple of the Three Windows, and the Cemeteries. After the tour of the Machupicchu citadel optionally: you can trek to the top of Huaynapicchu or the Mountain sector, this will take a few hours, during which you can enjoy the landscape and take some impressive views (This visit is without a Guide). Then we will go down by bus to Aguas Calientes and in the afternoon we will take the train back to Ollantaytambo, where our staff will be waiting for you, to transport you by bus to the city of Cusco and take you to your hotel.

Seventeenth day: Tour to the Sacred Valley of the Incas

This day we will take the tour to the Sacred Valley of the Incas, a tour that we will start at 08:00 in the morning, picking you up from the hotel to go to Pisaq, which is a typical market, with picturesque terraces cultivated on the mountain. We will visit the archaeological group of Pisaq. It is also famous for its Fairs where you can buy beautiful handicrafts. Then we will go to Urubamba where we have included a buffet lunch. Then we will go to the Fortress of Ollantaytambo, where there are descendants of the Incas who live in the houses of the Incas. Finally, we will go to Chinchero to see its market and the archaeological group with typical Spanish superpositions to the Inca constructions. The tour will end around 19:00 hrs in the Plaza de Armas de Cusco. We will spend the night in a selected hotel in Cusco.

Eighteenth day: Farewell and air travel from Cusco to Lima

After having a good breakfast, we will pick you up from the hotel where you are staying and take you to the airport of the city of Cusco, which is a few minutes from the center of Cusco, we must be at least an hour before to make the arrangements for flight confirmation, after checking in with the airline we will fly and pay the airport tax, we will say goodbye and take the flight from Cusco to Lima

Arrival data or Arrival Flight:

On the day of your arrival we will welcome you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel to start providing you with the services of the tourist package, so it is very important that you send us the following arrival flight information:

■ Name of the airline (example: LAN, TACA, STARPERU, AEROCONDOR).
■ Flight number (example: 019, 007, 1115).
■ Approximate arrival time (example: 10:25 am).
■ Name to paint on the poster (example: "Juan Perez").

Requirements to Reserve

■ Tour start date.
■ Names (as it appears in the passport)
■ Surname.(as it appears in the passport)
■ Scanned passports or Identity Cards (Required)
■ Bring a copy of the Migration card (TAM) which will be given to you upon entering Peru
■ Nationality.
■ Passport number.
■ Date of Birth.
■ Name of your hotel in Cusco
■ Phone numbers to contact them
■ Payment of 50% of the cost of the tour.
■ The prices are promotional and for cash payments, paying by credit card will incur a surcharge of 8% of the total.
■ Minimum passport validity of 6 months.

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