Day 1: Lima

You will arrive to Lima: one of the most important and modern cities in South America founded by the Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro in 1535. Upon arrival you will be received at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Our representative will give you a documentation kit with detailed program explanation. Overnight in Lima. Meals Included: None.

Overnight in Lima: Hotels based on category selection (One category for the entire package).

Tourist : Ferre Miraflores, or similar.

Tourist Superior : Ibis Reducto, or similar.

First Class : Jose Antonio, or similar.

Superior First Class : Crowne Plaza Lima, or similar.

Luxury : Hilton Lima, or similar.

Please note: hotels mentioned are for reference only.

Day 2: Lima

In the afternoon, a trip to the essential Lima, known as The City of Kings, starting at the districts of Miraflores and San Isidro, and passing along a “huaca” or sacred pre-Inca site, before heading to the Historic Center. There, you will walk along some of the most historically important streets of the city, leading to the Plaza de Armas, where you will have some time to take pictures of the amazing colonial architecture that surrounds it. You will also have the chance to take a peek into an iconic building, that has served Lima’s citizens for centuries and continues to be an important landmark. Then you will visit the impressive Convent of Santo Domingo, an astonishing building with colonial style. After exploring the Historical Center, you will head towards the Larco Museum, which houses the incomparable Treasures of Ancient Peru private collection.  Meals Included: Breakfast at Hotel.

Day 3: Nazca Lines

Early in the morning, transfer to the bus station to board the special bus service to Paracas (4 hrs. approx.). Arrival and assistance to be transferred to the local airport. Overflight of the Nazca Lines (Half day tour) Upon arrival at the Pisco airfield (Paracas), you will board the plane that will fly over the incredible Nazca Lines, located on the pampas of the same name. There, you can see the many geoglyphs, which represent figures of animals and stylized plants,  which are distributed among a huge labyrinth of straight, trapezoids, triangles and spirals, engraved on the earth and preserved for about 2,000 years. Overnight in Paracas. Meals Included: Breakfast at Lima Hotel.

Overnight in Paracas: Hotels based on category selection (One category for the entire package).

Tourist : San Agustin Paracas, or similar.

Tourist Superior : San Agustin Paracas, or similar.

First Class : La Hacienda Bahia Paracas, or similar.

Superior First Class : Aranwa Paracas, or similar.

Luxury : Paracas Luxury Collection Resort, or similar.

Please note: hotels mentioned are for reference only.

Day 4: Ballestas Islands

You will take a boat trip to the Ballestas Islands, where you can see thousands of birds, sea lions and seals in their natural environment. The famous Candelabra design, a figure of the Nazca culture engraved in the desert, can also be seen from the boat. At the appropriate time, transfer to the bus station to board your transportation to the city of Lima. Arrival and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Lima. Meals Included: Breakfast at Paracas Hotel.

Day 5: Cuzco

After being picked up from the hotel in Lima and taken to the airport, embark your flight from Lima into the Capital of the Inca Empire - Cuzco. Upon arrival to Cuzco you will be received at the airport and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the morning is free to rest and get acclimatized to the altitude. In the afternoon, you will visit the city of Cusco, known as the Imperial City and declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Here you will start your tour at the iconic San Pedro market, a local market where you can explore the colors, flavors and traditions of modern Cusco. The visit continues with the Koricancha Temple, an ancient Inca palace and cult center of the Sun God, above which the order of the Dominicans built a church, which remains standing to this day. You will continue ascending to the Fortress of Sacsayhuaman, an impressive example of Inca military architecture. Afterwards, you will explore Q’enqo archeological site, where important Inca ceremonies took place. Finally, you will arrive to the Plaza de Armas (main square), where you will visit the Cathedral, the most important temple in the city.

Overnight in Cuzco: Hotels based on category selection (One category for the entire package).

Tourist : San Francisco Plaza, or similar.

Tourist Superior : Maytaq Wasin, or similar.

First Class : Jose Antonio, or similar.

Superior First Class : Hilton Garden Inn, or similar.

Luxury : Aranwa Cusco Boutique, or similar.

Please note : hotels mentioned are for reference only.

Day 6: Sacred Valley

Day 7: MachuPicchu

Early in the morning you will be transferred to the train station. You will visit one of the world`s most famous landmarks: the citadel of Machu Picchu. The excursion begins on board the train. Upon your arrival in Aguas Calientes, you will begin your ascent to Machu Picchu, where, surely, you will live one of the most unforgettable experiences. Once there, you can walk through every corner of one of the Seven Wonders of the world, accompanied by an expert guide, and enjoy free time to explore the area. PLEASE NOTE: The maximum period to stay in Machu Picchu citadel is no longer than 4hrs. Once you leave, it is forbidden to re-enter the citadel, even if you are within the 4 hours stipulated.  After the tour, descend to Aguas Calientes and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Your ride back to Cuzco will consist on the return train ride to Ollanta onboard the Expedition and a ground transfer from Ollanta train station to your hotel in Cuzco. Overnight in Cuzco. Meals Included: Breakfast at Sacred Valley Hotel and Lunch after Machu Picchu tour.

Day 8: Cuzco

At the scheduled time, you will be transferred to the airport in Cuzco to take the flight to Lima. Upon arrival, you will take the connection with your international departure flight. Meals Included: Breakfast at Cuzco Hotel.