Deep Peru 12D/11N

Upon arrival at Jorge Chávez International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our staff, who will be waiting for you in the arrivals area with a sign showing your name. You will then be transferred by private vehicle to your selected hotel, where you can check in and rest. The rest of the day is free to organize your belongings and prepare for the next day's tour.

We depart very early (5:00 am) to Paracas. From the port we board boats to the Ballestas Islands, where we will see the Candelabra geoglyph, marine wildlife including sea lions, Humboldt penguins and seabirds. In the afternoon we visit an artisanal winery in Ica to learn about pisco and Peruvian wine production. Finally, we arrive at the Huacachina oasis where you can optionally enjoy buggy rides and sandboarding. Return to Lima.

Free morning to rest. At 2:00 PM we begin a tour through ancestral, colonial and modern Lima: panoramic view of the Pucllana pyramid, Historic Center declared World Heritage Site (Plaza San Martín, Plaza Mayor, Government Palace, Cathedral Basilica), El Olivar de San Isidro, Miraflores with the Larcomar shopping center and the Parque del Amor.

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Arequipa (recommended arrival 11:00 am maximum). Reception and transfer to hotel. In the afternoon, city tour visiting the Carmen Alto and Yanahuara viewpoint, Cayma district, the Founder's Mansion (colonial house), the 16th century Sabandía Mill and the Paucarpata district with its beautiful pre-Inca terraces.

Pickup between 7:30-8:00 am. Journey to the Salinas y Aguada Blanca National Reserve, habitat of llamas, alpacas, vicuñas and guanacos. Stop at Patahuasi for coca tea and acclimatization. We continue to Tojra Pampa (4,910 masl), the viewpoint of the Andes with views of the Ampato, Sabancaya and Hualca Hualca volcanoes. Arrival in Chivay, lunch and free time. In the evening, folk show dinner.

Early morning departure to the Colca Canyon through the towns of Chivay and Yanque. Arrival at the Cruz del Cóndor viewpoint, where you can see the canyon's depth and watch the majestic flight of the Andean condors. Lunch in Chivay. On the way back, stop at the towns of Maca and Yanque to visit colonial churches. Arrival in Arequipa around 5:00 PM.

Transfer to the airport for flight to Cusco (recommended arrival 9:00-10:00 am). Reception and transfer to hotel. Between 12:30-12:50 PM we begin the City Tour: visit inside Cusco Cathedral, Qoricancha (Temple of the Sun), Sacsayhuamán Archaeological Park with its impressive stone walls, Q'enqo, Tambomachay with its Inca ceremonial fountains, and Puka Pukara. Tour ends around 6:30 PM.

Pickup between 7:30-7:50 AM. Visit to Pisaq archaeological site with its colorful market and ruins. Continue to Urubamba for buffet lunch. In the afternoon, visit to the Ollantaytambo archaeological site, a strategic Inca military, religious and agricultural center. Then board the train to Aguas Calientes where our staff will welcome you to the hotel.

After breakfast, bus transfer to the Machu Picchu citadel. Guided tour of approximately 2 hours discovering the history and secrets of this world wonder. Free time to explore. Descent to Aguas Calientes for lunch. At the indicated time, return train to Ollantaytambo and transport to Cusco.

Pickup and transfer to Chinchero to visit the Textile Center where women weavers share their ancestral art. Continue to the Misminay community for an Andean medicine experience, cooking classes and preparation of ancestral pachamanca. Lunch with the pachamanca you prepared. In the afternoon, visit the Moray Archaeological Center (Inca agricultural laboratory) and the Maras Salt Mines with their thousands of salt pools.

Very early departure (4:00-4:30 AM). First stop in Cusipata (3,310 masl) for breakfast. Continue to Fulawasipata (4,660 masl) where the hike begins. Approximately 2-hour ascent observing llamas, alpacas and vicuñas until reaching Vinicunca (5,200 masl). The natural colors of the mountain create an unforgettable scenery. Descent, lunch and return to Cusco (arrival around 4:30 PM).

After breakfast and according to your flight schedule, we will transfer you to the airport with enough time (approximately two hours before) so you can board your return flight with peace of mind. End of our services.