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Peru Explorer

TOUR INFORMATION

Total Tour Duration: 15 Days

Fixed Departures 2009:

 

January 8-22

 

January 15-29

 

Jan 22-Feb 5

 

Jan 29-Feb 12

 

February 5-19

 

February 12 -26

 

Feb 19-Mar 4

 

Feb 26-Mar 11

March 4 -18

 

March 11-25

 

Mar 18-Apr 1

 

Mar 25-Apr 8

 

April 1-15

 

April 8 -22

 

April 15-29

 

Apr 22-May 6

 

Apr 29-May 13

 

May 6 -20

 

May 13-27

 

May 20-Jun 3

 

May 27-Jun 10

 

June 36-17

 

June 10 -24

 

Jun 17-Jul 1

 

Jun 24-Jul 8

 

July 1 -15

 

July 8-22

 

July 15-29

 

Jul 22-Aug 5

 

Jul 29-Aug 12

 

August 5 -19

 

August 12-26

 

Aug 19-Sep 2

 

Aug 26-Sep 9

 

September 2 -16

 

September 9-23

 

September 16-30

 

Sep 23-Oct 7

 

Sep 30-Oct 14

 

October 7-21

 

October 14 -28

 

Oct 21-Nov 4

 

Oct 28-Nov 11

 

November 4 -18

 

November 11-25

 

Nov 18-Dec 2

 

Nov 25-Dec 9

 

December 2 -16

 

December 9-23

 

January 6-January 20

 

January 13-27

 

January 20-Feb 3

 

January 27-Feb 10

 

February 3-17

 

February 10-24

 

Feb 17-Mar 3

 

Feb 24-Mar 10

 

March 3-17

 

March 10-24

 

March 17-Apr 3

 

March 24-Apr 7

 

April 3-14

 

April 7-21

 

April 14-28

 

Apr 21-May 5

 

Apr 28-May 12

 

May 5-19

 

May 12-26

 

May 19-Jun 2

 

May 26-Jun 9

 

June 2-16

 

June 9-23

 

June 16-30

 

Jun 23-Jul 7

 

Jun 30-Jul 14

 

July 7-21

 

July 14-28

 

Jul 21-Aug 4

 

Jul 28-Aug 11

 

August 4-18

 

August 11-25

 

Aug 18-Sep 1

 

Aug 25-Sep 8

 

September 1-15

 

September 8-22

 

September 15-29

 

Sep 22-Oct 6

 

Sep 29-Oct 13

 

October 6-20

 

October 13-27

 

Oct 20-Nov 3

 

Oct 27-Nov 10

 

November 3-17

 

November 10-24

 

Nov 17-Dec 1

 

Nov 24-Dec 8

 

December 1-15

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Mollepta Trek

PERU PHOTO GALLERY

 

Trekking and Sightseeing

Inca Trail

Inca Jungle Tour

Mollepata to Machu Picchu

Gems of Peru

Pearls of Peru

Highlands of Peru

Santa Cruz Trekking

Apalmayo Trekking

Sightseeing

Kuelap

Ancient Peru

Classic Peru

Peru Explorer

Machu Picchu Ruins

Ornithology

Ornithology Peru

Manu Ornithology

Sacred

Ayahuaska Ceremony

Climbs

Apalmayo and Pisco Ascent

Huascaran and Pisco Ascent

 

 

 

 

 

PERU EXPLORER : Lima – Ballestas - Nazca - Machu Piccchu - Titicaca - Arequipa

This tour is a fixed departure tour but can also be done in private.

PERU EXPLORER ITINERARY

Day 1. Lima
Arrival in Lima , reception and transfer to the hotel.

Day 2. Lima - Nazca (B)
After breakfast, a guided visit of colonial and modern Lima, including the cathedral, dating from 1654, the main square, which still houses the original bronze fountain built in 1650, 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. One of the very few South American cities that preserve the colonial past, Lima was home to the Spanish viceroy during the time of the Spanish colonialists. After lunch at Rosa Nautica, the foremost seafood restaurant in Lima, private transfer to Nazca. Arrival and overnight accommodation in Nazca

Day 3.  Nazca - Paracas (B)

Today a tour flight over the enigmatic Nazca Lines; gigantic drawings and geometrical figures engraved in the driest desert of Peru and dating back to 250 AD.  Drawn throughout over 1000 Km2 of desert on the Pampas of San Jose in Ica , and due to their enormous size and largely unknown origin, leaves an indelible impression on all who visit this most mysterious archaeological site. With representations of animals, such as a spider, a monkey and several birds, they are believed to be an enormous astronomical calendar or possibly an offering to the gods. First discovered in 1550 it was not until the advent of flight, in the 1920’s that the lines were first realised for their significance. The drawings are not in actual desert sand but on small rock debris, varying in length from 150m to 300m and with a depth of 20cm. A tour of Chauchilla cemetery before transferring to Paracas, located on the coast of Peru. Overnight accommodation.

 

Day 4.  Ballestas Islands - Lima  (B)

After breakfast, transfer to the port for a guided tour in boat of the Ballestas islands. Commonly referred to as the "little Galapagos", here you will see an amazing concentration of sea birds and sea lions in their natural habitat. Return to the mainland and a trip to the Paracas National Reserve, the only Protected Coastal Reserve in Peru. Lunch is not included. Return to Lima in the late afternoon and overnight accommodation.

 

Day 5.Lima- Cuzco (B)

Morning transfer to the airport for the flight to Cuzco . Arrival in Cuzco, reception and transfer to the colonial Royal Inca hotel. Welcome drink of coca tea to help acclimatise to the 3400m setting of Cuzco . Afternoon guided visit of the four ruins nearby; the Sacsayhuaman Fortress overlooking the of Cuzco, a pre Inca architectural masterpiece; Kenko, a rock sanctuary whose main attraction is the monolithic altar representing a puma, the red Fortress of Puca-Pucara and Tambomachay, a beautiful fountain fed by a spring forming a series of basins continue to the city of Cuzco; the Main Square, the Cathedral and the Koricancha or Temple of the Sun. Return to your hotel.


Day 6. Sacred Valley to Pisac and Ollantaytambo (BL)

Full-day excursion to the beautiful Urubamba, the Sacred Valley of the Inca situated between Pisac and Ollantaytambo. It is an exceptionally fertile valley that was and still remains the larder of Cuzco. Visit the village of Pisac, founded during colonial times, and set at the foot of a hill crowned by the remains of an ancient Inca city. On Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, Indians barter their products in the main square and artisans from around the area sell their woven alpaca wool blankets and ponchos, engraved gourds, antique reproductions, jewellery, etc. On Sundays it is also the meeting place for Mayors from all the villages in the region, dressed in their traditional costumes to attend morning mass. After a buffet lunch, a visit to Ollantaytambo, the only Inca town which was not defeated by the Spanish with an opportunity to explore the ruins which tower above. Overnight accommodation in Ollantaytambo.

 

Day 7. Cuzco - Machu Picchu (B)

Early transfer to the railway station for the 06.00 departure to Aguas Calientes in Vistadome class train and then a bus ride up to the spectacular Machu Picchu ruins (25 minutes).

Guided visit of Machu Picchu. Built by the Inca Pachacutec and comprising stone blocks fitted with masterful precision that harmoniously blends into the mountain landscape. There are many theories as to the origins behind Machu Picchu but three of the most popular ideas include a temple to the sun, a fortress against the jungle inhabitants or a sanctuary for the Incas. 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. After the tour, free time to enjoy this magical and spiritual wonder. Opportunity for a trek (approx 1 hour) up to the sungate (Intipunku), which is a part of the Inca Trail, for a magical view of the sanctuary. Free time before overnight accommodation in Aguas Calientes.

 

Day 8. Cuzco - Machu Picchu (B)

Opportunity to revisit Machu Picchu at sunrise. Free time to enjoy this unforgettable site before returning to Cuzco aboard the afternoon train. Last night’s accommodation in the Inca capital.

Day 9: Cuzco– Puno (B)
Departure by private vehicle to Puno visiting en route several Inca ruins and the remains of the great Viracocha temple, Raqchi. We shall also stop at the highest point along the way, La Raya before arriving to Puno and transferring to your hotel for overnight accommodation.

Day 10: Lake Titicaca (B)
After breakfast, transfer to the port for the boat trip on Lake Titicaca to the reed islands of Uros. A visit to the Aymara island of Taquile before returning in the afternoon to Puno. Overnight accommodation.

Day 11: Arequipa (B)
Morning flight to Arequipa, the most beautiful city in Peru. City tour of the "white city", including the 16th century convent which is built entirely of volcanic lava. The Misti Volcano stands as a sentinel behind this colonial city. Overnight accommodation.

Day 12. Arequipa – Colca Canyon   (B)

After breakfast, early departure, passing the thermal baths of Yura and climbing up towards the National Reserve of Pampa de Cañahuas at 3800m. Here groups of alpacas, vicuñas and sometimes guanacos can be seen. After driving several hours more, the descent to the Colca Valleybegins. On the way, if time permits, you shall visit  some caves to see prehistoric drawings before arriving at Callalli, where huge rock formations resembling medieval castles are found and onward to Sibayo, a small village with a primitive church, on the Colca River . The trip continues down the valley, passing next to several villages until you arrive at Chivay, the most important town of the valley. Accommodation at the fabulous Colca Lodge set in the Colca Valley itself. With its very own hot springs, relax in the fabulous surroundings of the Canyon.

 

Day 13. Colca Canyon – Arequipa (B)
After breakfast an early departure to descend into the valley to visit some of the villages, all of which have beautiful, colonial-style churches. You shall also see the Inca terraces, some of which are still in use and can be seen all along the valley. Start the ascent up to the Cruz del Condor, a few kilometers before Cabanaconde. Here one can appreciate a fine view of the flight of the condors as well as of the depth of the canyon. A stop for lunch before returning to your hotel in Arequipa .

Day 14: Arequipa– Lima (B)
Return flight to Lima and transfer to your hotel. Last night’s accommodation in Peru.

Day 15: Lima (Breakfast)
Free day in Lima before your transfer to the airport for your return flight home.

Prices are available on request with discounts for large groups. Optional add on tours in Lima as well as extra night accomodation. Tailor Make your own Tour and e-mail us with your request, number of people and approximate dates


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Inca Trail |Tour Extensions | Mollepata to Machu Picchu | Gems of Peru | Pearls of Peru | Santa Cruz Trekking | Apalmayo Trekking|

Kuelap |Ancient Peru | Classic Peru | Peru Explorer | Ornithology Peru | Manu Ornithology | Ayahuaska Ceremony |

Apalmayo and Pisco Ascent |Huascaran and Pisco Ascent

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