Day 1. Arrival in Lima, Peru
Day 2. Lima (B)
Guided visit of
colonial and modern Lima, including the cathedral, the main square,
and the San Francisco Convent and its catacombs. Known as the city
of the kings, Lima was founded in 1535 by Pizarro and rebuilt in
1991, the same year that UNESCO declared it a world heritage site.
The tour will include a visit to the residential areas of San Isidro
and Miraflores, before stopping at Larco Mar to enjoy a view of the
beautiful Pacific Ocean. Transfer to the airport for the flight to
Cuzco.
Day 3. Cuzco and surrounds
Free morning. Afternoon visit to the main ruins of
Sacsayhuaman, Kenko, Puca-Pucara and Tambomachay, followed by a city
tour of Cuzco.
Day 4. Sacred Valley - Ollantaytambo (BL)
Full-day excursion to the Sacred Valley of the Inca and
then a visit to Ollantaytambo
Day 5. Cuzco -
Machu Picchu (B)
Transfer to the
railway station for the train to Aguas Calientes. Guided tour of
Machu Picchu, the most spectacular ancient city in the world. Built
by the Inca Pachacutec, there are many theories as to the origins
behind Machu Picchu. This fabulous city has houses, temples,
warehouses, a large central square, all connected by narrow roads
and steps, and is surrounded by terraces cut into the mountain side
which were used for agriculture. Accommodation in Aguas Calientes.
Day 6. Machu
Picchu - Cuzco (B)
Opportunity to enjoy a wonderful sunrise over Machu
Picchu and some personal time for private reflection before
returning to Cuzco
Day 7. Cuzco – Lima (B)
Return flight to Lima . Free day at leisure.
Day 8: Huaraz (B)
Private transfer to Huaraz, driving along the pan Americano highway
for four hours before lunch at a delightful seaside restaurant.
After lunch, continue the trip amongst some of the most spectacular
mountain scenery in the world before arriving to Huaraz. Overnight
accommodation.
Day 9: Llanganuco (B)
Day trip to the beautiful, glacial Llanganuco Lake situated at
3850m. There are splendid views of the Cordillera Blanca, the
highest tropical mountain range in the world. Return to Huaraz.
Day 10: Chavin (B)
Trip to Chavin de Huantar, site of the oldest pan-andean
civilisation dating back to 2000BC. The site has many galleries and
subterranean tunnels and houses many carved stone figures of
anthropomorphic semblances reminiscent of the Maya culture. It is
the oldest known pre-Columbian culture discovered and is known as
Chavin-Kotosh. Return to Huaraz before travelling overnight to
Trujillo aboard a first class bus, with fully reclinable seats.
Day 11: Trujillo – Chan Chan (B)
Arrival early morning and transfer to your hotel. Morning at
leisure. Afternoon guided visit of the remarkable ancient city of
Chan Chan , the largest pre-Columbian city in South America . It was
constructed entirely of mud and adobe brick. We also make a visit to
the beach resort at Huanchaco.
Day 12: Trujillo (B)
Alter breakfast, a visit to Casinelli Museum to view its collection
of Chavin, Mochica and Chimu artefacts before we continue onto La Huaca Esmerelda , Huaca Arco and the Sun and Moon temples. Private
transfer to Chiclayo and your hotel.
Day 13: Lord of Sipan and Brunning Museum (B)
Visit to the tomb of the Lord of Sipan, the most
important archaeological find in Peru in the twentieth century. The
tombs were intact with many artefacts of silver, gold and copper
dating back to 350AD. A visit to the museum before a final visit to
Brunning Museum , one of the finest in the whole of South America.
Overnight accommodation.
Day 14: Lima (B)
Return flight to Lima and transfer to
your hotel. Last night’s accommodation in Peru .
Day 15: Lima (B)
Free day in Lima before your transfer to
the airport for your return flight home
