Itinerary

Day 01. - Arrive in Lima

You will be greeted by one of our friendly drivers upon your arrival to Jorge Chavez International Airport in Lima, Peru. From there you will be driven in comfort by private car to your 5 star hotel in Miraflores, the most exclusive, upscale residential and commercial districts of Lima. Our staff will assist you in checking in to your hotel.

Day 02. - Lima City Tour

After breakfast you will be met at your hotel to begin a guided tour of Lima, the fabulous “City of the Kings”.

Visit the Plaza Mayor de Lima, the 16th century Cathedral of gold, the catacombs at the Convento de San Francisco and the Museum of Gold. These are the most popular tourist attractions in Lima. The tour will end in one of the wealthiest residential and most beautiful districts in Lima, Miraflores. There visit the only pre-Inca ruin remaining, Huaca Pucllana. Constructed in the 2nd century AD it was considered by the Incas as a “Sacred Town” and was a busy ceremonial and administrative center. You will be returned to your hotel at the end of the City Tour.

Day 03. - Lima - Paracas - Ballestas

Early after breakfast you will checkout of your hotel and be greeted by your driver for the 4 hour drive south to Paracas. After checking in to your hotel and relaxing after the drive you will be taken to the port for a delightful boat tour of the Ballestas Island, also known as the "small Galapagos ".

Although the island is off limits to people so as not disturb the wildlife, your tour boat will get close enough for you to observe its amazing wildlife inhabitants such as pelicans, penguins, cormorants, Peruvian boobies, Inca terns and walruses. Keep your eyes open also for sea lions, turtles, dolphins, and whales. You will also be treated to a site from sea of the Paracas Candelabra. This is an ancient etching in the sand that may have been a beacon to sailors from long ago. After the boat tour you will be returned to your 5 star hotel in Paracas.

Day 04 \ Nazca Lines - Lima

After breakfast checkout of your hotel and take the 2-hour private drive south to the small airport in Nazca for your aerial tour of the Nazca lines. These are giant figures etched in the sand that can only be appreciated fully by air. See the Monkey, the spider, hummingbird, spaceman and geometric birds. These mysterious huge “drawings” are possibly an astrological calendar but their construction and true intent are a mystery still. After the tour you will return to Lima and check in to your 5 star hotel.

Day 05. - Lima - Cusco (Cusco City Tour)

After breakfast our driver will greet you at your hotel and drive you in private comfort to Jorge Chavez International Airport in Lima. There you will be escorted into the terminal for your 55-minute flight into the Andes to the majestic city of Incan antiquity, Cusco, Peru. Our staff will greet you at the Cusco airport and escort you to your 5 star luxury hotel in the heart of Cusco. There we will assist you in checking. At this point of your visit it is essential to take time to enjoy complimentary coca tea and lie down in your room and slowly acclimate to Cusco’s elevation. After a nice afternoon rest you will be able to take a tour of the city. This will include visiting the main square; Plaza de Armas and the temple of the sun (Koricancha).

Then take a short ride north of Cusco with your guide to visit the famous archaeological sites of Sacsayhuaman , Quenqo, Tambomachay and Pucapucara. You will be returned to your hotel at the end of the tour.

Day 06. - Cusco - Machu Picchu - Cusco

After breakfast you will be greeted in your hotel and taken to the Poroy train station 30 minutes west of Cusco.
Here you will board the train to Aguas Calientes at the base of Machu Picchu, one of the most remarkable and enigmatic archaeological sites in the world. Few works made by man are as harmonious with nature as the citadel of Machu Picchu. The “Lost City” saddles the top of a flattened mountain. Enjoy the wonders of Machu Picchu with your guide to see the Sacred District, the Popular District to the south, and the District of Royalty in the urban sector. Visit the Temple of the Sun, the Room of the Three Windows and Temple of the Condor.

Besides the outstanding archaeological remains see the spectacular panoramic views of the jungle mountains and the Vilcanota River (also known as River Urubamba) below. After your guided tour and exploring Machu Picchu on your own return to Aguas Caliente by bus and board for your train back to Cusco. You will be greeted at the train station in Poroy and taken back to your hotel in Cusco.

Note.- If you desire to stay one night in Machu Picchu this can be arranged.

Day 07. - Sacred Valley Tour

After breakfast begin your private tour of the Sacred Valley of the Incas north of Cusco. First stop will be the famous Indian market of Pisac, a beautiful place to observe archaeological remains (the best days to visit are Tuesdays, Thursdays or Sundays).
In Urubamba enjoy a wonderfully prepared typical Andean buffet lunch at a fine hacienda style restaurant.

Throughout the day stop at scenic overlooks for photo opportunities of the mountains and the traditional, colorfully dressed Quechua women, their children and alpacas. They are happy to pose for pictures along these stops in exchange for 1 sole per person and alpaca you take a picture of. The next major stop is the enormous walled city of Ollantaytambo where you will be able to appreciate the amazing complexity of Inca construction. If time permits you may visit the traditional town of Chincheros and see the fine handmade items made there. At the end of the day after arriving back in Cusco we will see you safely back to your 5 star hotel.

Day 08. - Cusco - Lima

After breakfast you will be taken to the Cusco Airport for you return flight to Lima.

Day 09. – Lima – Home

After breakfast you will be taken to the Lima Airport for you return flight home.

End of Our Service.

Note: All accommodations are in 5 star hotels. If you desire to stay at the Monasterio Hotel in Cusco or Sanctuary Lodge in Machu Picchu please consult us.