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12-Day The Best of Peru

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Overview

Visit Peru on this amazing journey and explore all the way from the coast to the peaks of the Andes. We will start by flying over the Nazca lines and going on an exciting adventure down the sand dunes at Huacachina. Afterwards, we will discover the Ballestas Islands and the many animals that inhabit them.

Later, we will travel to the White City, Arequipa. Surrounded by stunning volcanoes, this city has beautiful attractions such as the Santa Catalina Convent and the Colca Canyon, one of the deepest canyons in the world! Next, we will go to Puno, where the grand Titicaca Lake is located. You will feel the culture come alive as you talk with locals and learn about their current way of life. You will also walk on the famous floating islands!

Finally, we will travel to Cusco where we will see Incan Heritage through their most important sites. Be amazed by the Inca's cultural traditions and history. We will also go to the sacred citadel of Machu Picchu! A site that will definitely leave you breathless.
Culture & Arts
Sightseeing
Outdoors & Nature
Adventure

Itinerary

Day 1

Welcome to Peru! Arrival in Lima

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Welcome to Peru! Arrival in Lima

Today you will arrive in Peru. Upon your arrival, a representative will be waiting for you at the airport to drive you to your hotel. Take some rest after your flight to Peru.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Las Palmas3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Hotel Las Palmas

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    Destinations

    Lima

Day 2

Discover the Nazca Lines & Huacachina

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Discover the Nazca Lines & Huacachina

Early in the morning, we will pick you up from your hotel and drive you to the bus station. From there, you will take the bus to Paracas. Upon arrival, a representative will pick you up and take you to experience the flight over the Nazca Lines! After lunch, we will head to the Huacachina Oasis, where you will go on sand buggies through the dunes and try sandboarding! We will finish the day at your hotel in Paracas.

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    Accommodation

    San Agustin Paracas3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Nazca Lines Scenic Flight

    Huacachina

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    Transportations

    Bus from Lima to Paracas

    Private Driver from Paracas to Ica

    Private Driver from Huacachina Ica to Paracas

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Lima

    Ica

    Huacachina

    Paracas

Day 3

Exploring the Ballestas Islands

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Exploring the Ballestas Islands

After an early rise, we will go to the Paracas Port to start the Ballestas Islands tour. We will see all the flora and fauna from the region as we go by boat into the Pacific Ocean. After lunch, we will go back to Lima. You will have a free evening to rest and explore the city at your own pace.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Las Palmas3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Ballestas Islands

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    Transportations

    Bus from Paracas to Lima

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Paracas

    Peru

    Lima

Day 4

From Lima to Arequipa!

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From Lima to Arequipa!

Today, we will drive you to the airport to catch your flight to Arequipa. Upon arrival, you will go to your hotel and have some free time to settle in and have lunch. Afterwards, we will pick you up to start the city tour. You will visit the most important sites and attractions in the city such as the main square, the Yanahuara lookout where you will see the stunning volcanoes surrounding the city, the beautiful Santa Catalina Convent and more!

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    Accommodation

    Conde De Lemos3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Yanahuara Scenic Overlook

    Basilica Cathedral of Arequipa

    Santa Catalina Monastery

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    Transportations

    Plane from Lima to Arequipa

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Lima

    Arequipa

    Yanahuara District

Day 5

Into the Colca Canyon

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Into the Colca Canyon

In the morning, we will pick you up from your hotel to go into the Colca Canyon, one of the deepest canyons in the world! We will make some stops on the way to take a look at the amazing volcanoes around us. Enjoy the spectacular views!

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    Accommodation

    Casa Andina Standard Colca3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Colca Canyon

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    Transportations

    Bus from Arequipa to Chivay

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Arequipa

    Chivay

Day 6

From the Colca Canyon to Puno

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From the Colca Canyon to Puno

After breakfast, we will go to the Condor Cross Lookout to see the flight of the Condors that live in the canyon. This guarantees to be a great spectacle! Later, you will board the bus to Puno. After some scenic stops along the way, you will arrive in the Andes and we will drive you to your hotel.

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    Accommodation

    Hacienda Plaza De Armas3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Cruz del Cóndor

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    Transportations

    Bus from Chivay to Puno

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Chivay

    Arequipa

    Puno

Day 7

Lake Titicaca: Uros & Taquile Islands

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Lake Titicaca: Uros & Taquile Islands

The grand Titicaca Lake features the natural island of Taquile as well as the floating Islands of the Uros. Get to know the locals and the traditions they have! You will go to these unique islands by boat and have lunch with the community.

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    Accommodation

    Hacienda Plaza De Armas3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Uros Floating Islands

    Taquile Island

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    Transportations

    Boat from Puno to Lake Titicaca

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Puno

    Peru

    Huillanopampa

Day 8

From Puno to Cusco: The Sun's Route

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From Puno to Cusco: The Sun's Route

Continue to visit Peru's Andes by going to Cusco on a tourist bus with stops along the way. You will explore beautiful archaeological sites as well as the Andahuaylillas church, also known as the Sistine Church of America before settling down at your hotel in Cusco.

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    Accommodation

    Yawar Inka Hotel3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Pukara

    Raqchi Temple

    Church of Andahuaylillas

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    Restaurants

    Don Feliphon

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    Transportations

    Bus from Puno to Cusco

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Puno

    Pucara

    Cusco

    Andahuaylillas

Day 9

City and Sacred Valley of the Incas

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City and Sacred Valley of the Incas

We will pick you up and explore some of the greatest sites around Cusco such as Sacsayhuaman. Later, we will go into the beautiful Sacred Valley. Be amazed by its scenic roads and feel the culture come alive as we show you the best sites in the region.

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    Accommodation

    Sol Ollantay3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Sacsayhuaman

    White Christ Cusco

    Qenko

    Tambomachay

    Cochahuasi Animal Sanctuary

    Awana Kancha

    Inca Pisac

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    Restaurants

    Mirador Taray

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Cusco to Ollantaytambo

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Cusco

    Ollantaytambo

Day 10

Day Excursion to Machu Picchu

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Day Excursion to Machu Picchu

Explore this sacred citadel that will leave you breathless! One of the most famous sites in the world, this unfinished kingdom has many secrets that are yet to be uncovered. You will learn some of what we do know and some of what we don't. Please be aware that the stairs of Machu Picchu are very steep and the air is very thin, so we'll take our time today!

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    Accommodation

    Sol Ollantay3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Machu Picchu

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    Restaurants

    Belmond Sanctuary Lodge

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    Transportations

    Train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes

    Bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu

    Bus from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes

    Train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Ollantaytambo

    Cusco

Day 11

Maras, Moray & Ollantaytambo

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Maras, Moray & Ollantaytambo

The first point is Ollantaytambo, a fortress and the last Incan living town. Then head to Moray, where you'll see the three famous amphitheatre-like terraces made by the Incas. When you are done exploring Moray, you will head about two miles away, to the salt mines of Maras. Afterwards, we will stop for a delicious buffet lunch featuring the best of Peruvian food. Finally, we will visit Chinchero and see a demonstration of the ancient techniques used to weave and dye clothing.

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    Accommodation

    Yawar Inka Hotel3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Ollantaytambo Ruins

    Explore Ollantaytambo

    Maras Salt Mines

    Moray Inca Ruins

    Chinchero

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    Restaurants

    Alhambra Hacienda

    La Cusqueñita

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Ollantaytambo

    Cusco

    Chinchero District

Day 12

Historic Centre and Goodbye Peru!

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Historic Centre and Goodbye Peru!

Today we will discover the Main Square, Cathedral, and Qoricancha Temple. These beautiful buildings with a mix of Inca and colonial culture will amaze you! For lunch, we will have a selection of delicious Peruvian dishes, you can choose your favourite. Later, it will be time to say goodbye to your adventure in Peru! We will take you to the airport to catch your flight to Lima, where you can make a connection with your international flight back home. We hope you come visit Peru again soon!

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    Activities

    Qorikancha

    Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption of the Virgin

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    Restaurants

    Plaza de Armas Hotel Cusco

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Yawar Inka Hotel to Alejandro Velasco Astete Airport

    Plane from Cusco to Lima

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Cusco

Included in Price

  • 11 nights accommodation
  • 28 activities
  • 11 breakfasts, 8 lunches and 1 dinner
  • Airport transfer
  • Domestic flights
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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