CODE: PCP

PRICE: US$ 1535.00

This is a wonderful journey for travelers who want to explore Peruvian culture in a single trip. We will start in the Andes and finish at the coast. This trip mixes ancient & modern culture taking you through the most attractive places and showing you the real Peru. We will start the tour in the enchanting city of Cusco. Then we will cross the Andes to the highest navigable lake in the world. We will practice sustainable tourism by staying with a local family. We will support local families by doing home stays and purchasing their handicrafts if you please. Then we will see Condors flying in one of the deepest canyons in the world. Later we will fly over the enigmatic Nazca lines.

Start point: Cusco airport - Finish point: Lima hotel.

INCLUDED ACTIVITIES:

• Sacred valley tour 1d.Cusco.
• Inca trail to Machupichu 4d/3n.Cusco.
• Machupicchu tour. Cusco.
• Tour to Titicaca Lake 2d/1n. Puno.
• Tour to Colca canyon 2d/1n. Arequipa.
• Over fly Nazca Lines half day. Nazca.
• Tour to Chauchilla half day. Nazca.
• Tour to Ballestas Island 1day. Ica.

TIMING: 16 days Starting in Cusco airport and ending at lima airport.

ITINERARY:

DAY 1: Cusco.
Arrive in Cusco at any time. However, we must know your flight details for reception and transfer to hotel.  There will be a briefing about the city and the activities. There is no planned activity on this day. You will have all day to explore the city. Walk slowly to get used to the altitude.

DAY 2: Sacred Valley.
It is a wonderful day to visit the Sacred Valley of the Incas by bus. You will see a fascinating typical market in Pisaq village which is a good place to buy handicrafts and gifts. You will also appreciate the marvelous Inca town of Ollantaytambo and its archaeological site. These are complemented by great mountain scenery that the Valley offers. We are going to spend the night at a nice hotel in Ollantaytambo village.

DAYS 3, 4, 5, 6: Inca Trail to Machupicchu.
Early morning we leave by bus to Pisqhqk'chu(km. 82) which is the starting point for the trek which takes one hour. The local porters and guides are going to organize everything and carry your gear. You will just carry a daypack which will make it easier to walk and enjoy the spectacular mountain scenery as well as the fascinating Inca monuments and temples. The last day we start the hike early escorted by an experienced guide to arrive in time for the sunrise at Machupicchu.
Late in the afternoon we take the train along the Urubamba valley to Cusco. We will arrive in Cusco in the evening and you will be transfered to your hotel.

DAY 7: Cusco-Puno.
The journey takes us to the south across the high plains passing remote villages. We are going to reach Puno in the evening. This city is located on the banks of Lake Titicaca which is the highest navigable lake in the world.

DAYS 8, 9: Lake Titicaca & bus to Arequipa.
We pick you up from the hotel and take you on a motor boat excursion on the waters of Lake Titicaca. First we will visit the unique floating Island of the Uros which is inhabited by fishermen and hunters. They use the cattail, a type of bush which grows in the lake to create conditions that ensure that the island stays afloat. Today the inhabitants still speak Quechua and the Aymara language. Next we go to Amantani Island have dinner and spend the night with a local family with basic accommodations. This is an opportunity to learn more about their culture and to enjoy the hospitality of a typical Amantani home. Early the next day you will be able to watch the sunrise over the lake and visit the families who

live in the surrounding area. After we will visit Takile, another amazing island in the heart of the lake where people live conserving their ancient traditions. In the evening we will take a night first class bus to Arequipa (6 hours) and have accomadations in a hotel.

DAYS 10, 11: Colca Canyon Tour.
You will have a tour through the Andes to see the flora and fauna. Alond the route we see magnificent views complemented by the flora and fauna. We will see Andean alpacas, vicuñas, llamas and guanacos as well as a variety of birds. In the evening we arrive to Chivay, a beautiful small colonial  village where you can enjoy a bath in the natural hot springs..  Early the next day, we travel to La Cruz del Condor to appreciate the world's deepest canyon where the majestic Condors soar high in the sky. After that we will return stopping at a traditional market and visit small towns. Once we arrive to Chivay we will enjoy the local cuisine, highly recommended is the grilled alpaca. In the afternoon we return to Arequipa. Transfer to your hotel.

DAY 12: Arequipa-Nazca.
This day we will have free time in the morning and you can wander around the lovely city of Arequipa or you can rest. We recommended that you visit Santa Catalina museum where the last Inca mummy Juanita was found on top of the snowcapped Ampato Mountain with 18 other mummies. In the evening we will take the first class bus to Nazca arriving there in the morning and have accommodations in a hotel..

DAY 13: Flight over the  Nazca lines.
Nazca is located in the heart of the costal desert. Here we will fly over the mysterious Nazca lines. This can be done in the morning and afterwards we will continue the tour to the Chauchilla: Nazcas cemetery were there are over 1,500 year old mummies. Then we will visit the local artisans in a city who still maintains it’s ancient traditions and technology. Later we will have accommodations in a hotel.

DAY 14.-Paracas, Islas Ballestas.
Early in the morning we head to the port of Chaco for an exceptional tour of wildlife in the ocean and on the island. We will visit several islands seeing fantastic scenery with a naturalist as a guide. Optional tour to Huaca-China. Here you can try sandboarding.

DAY 15: Lima.
In the morning You will travel to Lima along the ocean road taking in the beauty of the coast. Upon arrival in Lima you will be transferred to your hotel.

DAY 16.- After your breakfast we will.
Transfer you to the airport.