Sea Lions Relaxing on Rocks of Ballestas Islands, Paracas National Park
Cusco’s Coricancha Temple
Get ready to open the treasure trove that is Peru – from its Inca culture, to mystical Machu Picchu, and on to the mysterious Nazca Lines, and the country’s lively and modern capital of Lima! This 13-day Peru vacation package truly is a deep dive into amazing culture, history, and nature waiting for you to enjoy. Stay in an authentic lodge and have amazing ecological adventures in Puerto Maldonado. On this comprehensive Peru travel package , come discover Sacred Valley’s Pisac archaeological site showcasing the largest complex of agricultural terraces of the Inca Empire. Take in the awe-inspiring views of the Cordillera Vilcabamba and the snow-capped peak of Salkantay. Have the experience of a lifetime exploring the lost city of the Incas – Machu Picchu, Peru’...
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Day 1
Lima
Arrive in Lima and transfer to your hotel. Afternoon is at leisure.
Day 2
Lima | Puerto Maldonado
Private transfer to Lima airport to board your flight to Puerto Maldonado. Upon arrival, transfer to your lodge. For the next two days, enjoy activities including: Concepcion Rainforest Trails, Twilight Canoe Cruise on Madre de Dios River, Lake Sandoval hike, Inkaterra Canopy Walkway over 7 treetop bridges, Anaconda Walk over wetlands, Hidden Rainforest, nocturnal fauna experience, and the Butterfly House, a butterfly and rainforest conservation project. (B,L,D)
Day 3
Lima | Puerto Maldonado
Today, enjoy activities available around the Lodge, including: Concepcion Rainforest Trails, Twilight Canoe Cruise on Madre de Dios River, Lake Sandoval hike, Inkaterra Canopy Walkway over 7 treetop bridges, Anaconda Walk over wetlands, Hidden Rainforest, nocturnal fauna experience, and the Butterfly House, a butterfly and rainforest conservation project. (B,L,D)
Day 4
Puerto Maldonado | Sacred Valley
Shared transfer to Puerto Maldonado airport to board your flight to Cusco. Arrival in Cusco, transfer to your hotel in the Sacred Valley. Take your time to delve into Sacred Valley today with the remainder of the day at leisure. (B)
Day 5
Sacred Valley | Pisac | Ollantaytambo | Sacred Valley
Begin your day of touring with a morning visit to the town of Pisac where you will visit its famed archaeological site, one of the most important sites in the Sacred Valley. Located on the top of a hillside this place will amaze you with its platform system and urban planning, both extremely advanced for the time in which they were developed. You will then descend to the local market where you will have the opportunity to interact with the locals. You will be able to get to know their culture and even buy some very unique products from the area. This afternoon you will leave your hotel in the Sacred Valley for the village of Ollantaytambo with its impressive and ancient Inca fortress. Historically, this is a very important site where Manco Inca defeated the Spanish in 1538. We climb up steep stone steps to admire the astonishing monoliths that make up the Temple of the Sun. Then, head back to your hotel in the Sacred Valley. (B)
Day 6
Sacred Valley | Moray | Maras | Sacred Valley
This morning after breakfast you will head out to Moray, a fascinating archaeological site in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Visit its huge concrete terraces which the Incas used as a botanical laboratory. Next, you will enjoy a panoramic visit to the salt mines of Maras, where the finest salt in the world is extracted: Maras Salt. The area looks like a mosaic of terraces and ponds offering an unparalleled view for those who love to take amazing photos. Return to your hotel in the Sacred Valley. (B)
Day 7
Sacred Valley | Machu Picchu | Cusco
Your adventure starts with a beautiful train ride to Aguas Calientes and bus on to the Machu Picchu archaeological site. This comprehensive tour will take you through the history of the Inca civilization. Here you will understand why Machu Picchu was chosen a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World! Later, descend to Aguas Calientes for lunch at a local restaurant. Train back to the Sacred Valley, followed by a transfer to Cusco. (B,L)
Day 8
Cusco
Morning at leisure. In the afternoon, get to know the city of Cusco, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. The tour begins at the Koricancha Temple, an Inca palace and main center for the worship of the sun god, Inti. See Sacsayhuaman Fortress, built of stone blocks expertly shaped by the Incas and located atop a hill overlooking Cusco. Visit Inka’s Expression, showcasing artists working in silver and painting on wood – a wonderful place to appreciate Andean art. (B)
Day 9
Cusco | Puno
Transfer to the bus station to board your comfortable motorcoach to Puno. The first stop will be the small town of Andahuaylillas. Visit the Jesuit church of San Pedro Apostol, built between 1570 and 1620, known as the “Sistine Chapel of the Andes” due to the stunning mural paintings. The last stop before Puno will be La Raya, situated at the border of Cusco and Puno at an altitude of almost 13000 feet, featuring majestic views of the Andes’ snowcapped mountains. (B,L)
Day 10
Puno
Depart to Taquile Island, 12,000 feet above sea level where the culture dates back to Pre-Incan times. Visit the community of Huayllano, where the Taquileños will share their artistic crafts. After a nice box lunch, sail over to the famous Uros Islands, man-made floating islands in the middle of the Lake Titicaca National Reserve. The floating islands are protected within the Bay of Puno and are home to close to 2000 people. Return to your hotel in Puno. (B,L)
Day 11
Puno | Juliaca | Lima
Transfer to Juliaca airport to board your flight to Lima. Upon arrival, depart for your panoramic tour of Lima, Peru’s modern capital. Your first stop is at the historic Plaza Mayor, home of the Government Palace, the Cathedral, the Archbishop’s Palace, the City Hall and the church and cloister of San Francisco. The tour continues to the modern residential district of San Isidro and bustling, trendy Miraflores. Afterwards, transfer to your hotel. (B)
Day 12
Lima | Paracas | Nazca Lines
Early transfer to the bus station to board your bus to Paracas. Upon arrival in Paracas transfer to your hotel. Next head to the local airport for your flight over the Nazca lines. Enjoy a bird’s eye view over 280 square kilometers framing enormous outlines of stylized plants and animals in a sprawling labyrinth of straight lines, trapezoids, triangles, and spirals scattered on the desert floor that has remained undisturbed for 2000 years. (B)
Day 13
Paracas | Lima to USA (or extend your stay)
Pick up at your hotel and transfer to the pier to board a boat to the Ballestas Islands. Situated off the coast of the Paracas Reserve, the Ballestas are Peru’s largest coastal wildlife sanctuary, home to thousands of resident migratory sea birds. Here you find pelicans, boobies, cormorants and gulls among others, sharing their habitat with colonies of sea lions. Later head back to Lima and upon arrival, transfer to the airport to board your international flight. (B)
Program Highlights
Stay in an authentic lodge and have amazing ecological adventures in Puerto Maldonado
Have the experience of a lifetime exploring the lost city of the Incas – Machu Picchu, Peru’s most important archeological site and one of the new Seven Wonders of the World
Explore Cusco’s Koricancha Temple and Sacsayhuaman Fortress
Get to know pre-Inca culture at Taquile Island, 12,000 feet above sea level
Sail to the famous Uros Islands, man-made floating islands in the middle of Lake Titicaca National Reserve
See the mysterious Nazca lines on a flight over the enormous outlines of stylized plants, animals, and shapes scattered on the desert floor that has remained undisturbed for 2000 years
INCLUDES
Hotel accommodation for 12 nights
19 included meals consisting of:
- 12 buffet breakfasts
- 5 lunches
- 2 dinners
All transfers, touring and sightseeing via shared services
Sightseeing, including:
- Full day tour of Pisac Market & Ollantaytambo
- Full day Chinchero, Moray and Maras
- Full day Machu Picchu by Vistadome train
- Half day tour of Cusco and nearby archaeological site
- Full day tour of Taquile & Uros Islands
- City tour of Lima
- Morning tour to Ballestas Islands
Hotel taxes and service charges
ARAWI HOTEL
2 Nights
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JOSE ANTONIO HOTEL
2 Nights
We are a Peruvian hotel chain with more than 35 years of experience in the market. We are focused on providing our guests with a unique travel experience, offering quality service with privileged locations in our three tourist destinations. We have three hotels in Lima, one in Cusco and one in Puno.
Travelers for business or pleasure will find the necessary comforts for a pleasant stay in any of our 5 hotels. We have modern facilities, spacious rooms and a varied gastronomic menu that blend the local and the international.
Treat yourself a memorable hotel experience in Peru at the JW Marriott Hotel Lima, ranked among the top 25 hotels in South America by Conde Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2015. Offering guests superior service, luxury accommodations, and an unbeatable location, our resort caters to the discerning and adventuresome traveler. Located in Lima's distinctive Miraflores district, we're near top fine dining, notable historic sites, and picturesque public spaces. Our stylish guest rooms and suites feature spectacular ocean views and include amenities like marble bathrooms and designer bedding. Savor fine Peruvian dining at one of our two acclaimed restaurants, book a spa treatment at our Health Club, or break a sweat in our state-of-the-art fitness center.
Deep within the heart of the Amazon – where the story of Inkaterra first began – lays Inkaterra Hacienda Concepción, located between the Tambopata National Reserve and the shores of the Madre de Dios River. 25 private cabanas sitting majestically on stilts and a 5-room casa grande with high ceilings and a rustic thatched roof are peppered around the property.
An astonishing selection of activities is led by local explorer guides, offering first-hand knowledge of the Peruvian Amazon. Excursions include a visit to Lake Sandoval, a water mirror inhabited by Howler monkeys, caimans and giant river otters.
Located in the Amazon rainforest, this hotel features tours to the jungle, a massage spa overlooking the Madre de Dios forest and rooms with hammocks and balconies. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included in the rates.
Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica has cottages with high thatched roofs and charming canopy-beds. They feature wood furnishings and soft colours and red-tiled floors. They also have seating areas. There are eco-friendly bathroom amenities and private bathrooms.
Guests can enjoy a full buffet breakfast with tropical fruits at the many outdoor areas overlooking the lush tropical forest. There is a daily tea service. The restaurant features candle-lit dinners.
The hotel is a 45-minute boat ride from Puerto Maldonado. Madre de Dios River is 15 km away. Cusco is a 25-minute flight away.
Aranwa Sacred Valley Hotel & Wellness is built on the banks of the Vilcanota River, on the lands of an old colonial hacienda of the 17th century, just half an hour from the city of Cusco, and 30 minutes from the train station in Ollantaytambo, en route to Machu Picchu. The hotel rooms are decorated in Colonial, Modern and Minimalist-styles.
Enjoy our unforgettable days in the suites of Aranwa Sacred Valley Hotel & Wellness, and let yourself go with its mystical atmosphere in the Sacred Valley that combines the magical encounter of two periods: the ancient Inca culture and colonial grandeur in one of the most beautiful sceneries of the world.
Casa Andina Premium Valle Sagrado Hotel y Villas is set in the foothills of the Andes Mountains and lies 11 km from both the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, and the Sacred Valley's Incan ruins.
A free breakfast buffet is served in a casual bar and grill. Other amenities include a chic restaurant, a gym, a spa and a planetarium, plus gardens, and a cozy lounge with a fireplace.
SONESTA POSADA DEL INCA YUCAY HOTEL
3 Nights
Located in the heart of the Sacred Valley, just five minutes from Urubamba, and surrounded by beautiful gardens, Sonesta Posadas Del Inca - Sacred Valley - Yucay is a remodeled 18th-century monastery that retains its original colonial charm. This welcoming hotel is only an hour's drive from the ancient Inca capital of Cusco and puts you in easy reach of Machu Picchu, one of the seven new wonders of the world.
CASA ANDINA CLASSIC CUSCO PLAZA
2 Nights
Casa Andina Classic Cusco Plaza is a practical and comfortable hotel, located under the colonial arcades of stately Plaza Recocijo, just one block away from Cusco?s main square. From here you can easily access the Cathedral of Cusco and major restaurants in town. Our hotel is located 15 minutes away from the city's airport and has 38 rooms between Traditional and Superior rooms distributed over 4 floors. There is an elevator that takes you to all rooms. Thinking about our guests' comfort, we offer free internet Wi-Fi access from any area of the hotel and rooms. In addition, you will enjoy a well-balanced breakfast buffet: seasonal fruits, cereal, different types of delicious ham and cheese and more, every day from 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. We also have Sama2Go, a minimarket, located in the reception area of the hotel where you can buy sweet and savory snacks and bottled drinks.
An extraordinary travel experience awaits you in Peru at the JW Marriott El Convento Cusco, ranked among the top 10 hotels in South America by Conde Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2015. Built atop ancient Incan ruins and situated around a 16th-century convent, our resort is a veritable museum in the historic city of Cusco. Our 153 luxury guest rooms and suites feature amenities like sumptuous marble bathrooms and plush bedding. Guests will find it easy to wander our remarkable grounds; our two exhibition halls showcase Peruvian artifacts, and we offer daily tours of San Agustin Convent.
Novotel Cusco, set on a cobbled street in a Colonial-style building is a 5-minute walk from the Museo de Arte Precolombino’s ancient artifacts and 5 km from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport.
Breakfast is included. There is an international restaurant that has a glass-enclosed interior courtyard featuring a colonnade. There’s also a contemporary bar and a kids' play area. The lobby hosts regular live music events.
The hotel is 45 minutes from the Manco Capac airport. Guests can stay in any of the 123 rooms, make use of the business center or the Wellness & Relax area, buy souvenirs, take pictures from the different viewpoints or play snooker at the games room.
HOTEL PARACAS
1 Nights
Located on the Peruvian coast, right in front of the Paracas National Reserve, Hotel Paracas offers 5-star accommodations with sea views. Chalana, famous for its Km 0 concept, is the only restaurant of its kind in the city.Free WiFi access is available.
The hotel features a private dock from which guests can take a yacht tour headed to the ecologic sanctuary Ballesta Islands. Guests at Hotel Paracas will find 2 swimming pools, a bar-lounge, a luxury spa and conference rooms that can accommodate up to 500 people. A kid’s club is also available.
Hotel Paracas Spa offers specific native treatments, incorporating elements such as Andean cocoa, tea, grapes and seaweed
A full buffet breakfast with tropical fruits and jams is served daily. Ballestas restaurant offers Peruvian specialties and Trattoria Restaurant carries Italian flavors.
All rates are per person, based on double occupancy. Extra nights and triple occupancy available upon request. Rates are not valid during certain holidays and blackout periods.
Please call for special international airfares and domestic flights in Economy or Business Class.
Intra flights, Local Peruvian departure taxes, local airport taxes, beverages, personal expenses and other items not mentioned above are not included.
HIDDEN MYSTERIES OF PERU
Lima - Puerto Maldonado - Sacred Valley - Cuzco - Puno - Paracas
13 Days
From: $3,389
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