Cultural Peru 11D/10N

Upon arrival at Jorge Chávez International Airport, you will be welcomed by our staff with a sign showing your name. Private transfer to your selected hotel for check-in and rest. The rest of the day is free to organize your belongings and prepare for the next day's tour.

Early departure (5:00 am) to Paracas. Boat ride to Ballestas Islands to see the Candelabra geoglyph, sea lions, Humboldt penguins and seabirds. In the afternoon, visit to artisanal winery in Ica to learn about pisco production. Arrival at Huacachina oasis with optional buggy rides and sandboarding. Return to Lima.

Free morning. At 2:00 PM, tour through ancestral, colonial and modern Lima: Pucllana pyramid, World Heritage Historic Center (Plaza San Martín, Plaza Mayor, Government Palace, Cathedral Basilica), El Olivar de San Isidro, Miraflores with Larcomar and Parque del Amor.

Transfer to airport for flight to Cusco (recommended arrival 9:00-10:00 am). Reception and transfer to hotel. Between 12:30-12:50 PM, City Tour: Cusco Cathedral, Qoricancha (Temple of the Sun), Sacsayhuamán Archaeological Park, Q'enqo, Tambomachay 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. Lunch in Urubamba. In the afternoon, Ollantaytambo archaeological site, a strategic Inca military, religious and agricultural center. Train to Aguas Calientes where our staff will welcome you at the hotel.

After breakfast, bus to Machu Picchu. 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. Return train to Ollantaytambo and transport to Cusco.

Transfer to Chinchero to visit the Textile Center where women weavers share their ancestral art. Continue to Misminay community for Andean medicine experience, cooking classes and ancestral pachamanca preparation. Lunch with the pachamanca you prepared. In the afternoon, Moray Archaeological Center and Maras Salt Mines.

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

Pickup at 6:15 AM for transfer to bus station. First stop: Andahuaylillas Chapel, "the Sistine Chapel of the Andes". Continue to Raqchi with the Temple of god Wiracocha. Buffet lunch in Sicuani. La Raya Pass (4,335 masl) with impressive Andean landscapes. Pukará Lithic Museum. Arrival in Puno around 5:00 PM.

Meeting at 7:00 AM to navigate Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world. Visit to the Uros Floating Islands, built with totora reeds. Navigation to Taquile Island, recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Heritage for its textile tradition. Guided walk and traditional lunch. Return to Puno around 5:00 PM.

After breakfast and according to your flight schedule, transfer to Juliaca airport three hours in advance to board your return flight with peace of mind. End of our services.