PEARLS OF PERU TOUR - LIMA, NAZCA, INCA TRAIL, MACHU PICCHU,
AMAZON, HUARAZ
Peru
is a land of geographical complexity and striking beauty, with the
marked contrast between the Andes Mountains, the arid Atacama Desert
in the east, and the lush forests of the Amazon.
Part
of this tour to Peru includes the Inca Trail which follows the
ancient Inca Paths through to the complex of Macchu Picchu. Any
reasonably fit person should be able to cover the route. However,
the second day of the trek is quite challenging as one heads up to
an altitude of 4200m to the top of Dead Woman's Pass.
ITINERARY
Day
1. LIMA
Arrival in Lima , reception and transfer to your hotel.
Day
2. LIMA- CUZCO
Free
day for personal exploration.
Day
3. CUZCO
Free
morning. Afternoon guided visit of the four ruins nearby; the Sacsayhuaman
Fortress, Kenko, the red Fortress of Puca-Pucara and Tambomachay,, followed
by a city tour of Cuzco; the Main Square, the Cathedral and the Koricancha
or Temple of the Sun.
Day
4. SACRED VALLEY- OLLANTAYTAMBO
Full-day excursion to the beautiful Urubamba , the Sacred Valley of the Inca
situated between Pisac and Ollantaytambo and then a visit to Ollantaytambo,
the only Inca town which was not defeated by the Spanish.
INCA
TRAIL TO MACHU PICCHU
Day
5. CUZCO - WAYLLABAMBA
Start the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
After an early morning breakfast, you will be transferred to Chilca by bus,.
At Km82 we cross over the Vilcanota River , then up past the Llactapata and
Patallacta ruins, and trek towards camp arriving around 17h00.
Day
6. WAYLLABAMBA - PACAYMAYU
Today we climb up through the first pass at 4,200 m/13,750 feet at
Warmiwanusqa. Passing 3 ecological areas such as the Yunga, Quechua and Puna.
We will climb 1000 metres in 5 hours. Today camp and dinner near Pacaymayu.
Overnight on the trail.
Day
7. PACAYMAYU - WINAYHUAYNA
Today is a much easier and shorter day. After breakfast, we will trek up the
second pass to the archaeological sites of Runquraqay and then down to the
restored town site of Sayaqmarka . We will then head along the original
granite Inca Trails to the archeological Phuyupatamarka (" Cloud Level Town
") and have lunch. We will then begin the decent to Winaywayna where a visit
of the ruins and have dinner will conclude the day.
Day
8. WINAYHUAYNA - MACHU PICCHU - CUZCO (B)
Early morning wake up at 4:30 a.m. for breakfast and to begin the trek to be
the first at the archaeological site of Macchu Picchu for the sunrise.
Orchids and hummingbirds are commonly seen along this spectacular section of
the trail high above the river. We will arrive at Intipunko "Gate of the
Sun" to observe the sunrise over Macchu Picchu. A guided tour of the
marvellous citadel, visiting the Main Plaza , the Royal Quarters, the Temple
of Three Windows, the Circular Tower and the Sacred Sun Dial and Burial
Grounds. After the guided tour, transfer to Aguas Calientes onto the train
station for your return train to Cuzco . Arrival and transfer to your hotel.
Day
9. CUZCO-PUERTO MALDONADO -
(Amazon Jungle) (Breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Transfer to the airport for the flight to Puerto Maldonado situated at the
confluence of the Madre de Dios and Tambopata Rivers. After a brief survey
of the town you will depart on a 1 hour ride via Infierno road, followed by
a 30 minute boat journey by motorized canoe to Posada Amazonas. During your
voyage you may see bird such as: Black Skimmer, Pied Lapwing, Capped Heron,
Jabiru Stork, Roadside Hawk, and several species of kingfishers. A short
orientation and briefing on the lodge and the Ecotourism Project before your
afternoon activity, the canopy tower. Here, you will visit a 35 metre
scaffolding tower that is only15 minutes walk from the lodge. A video about
the forest of Tambopata will be displayed after dinner.
Day
10. POSADA AMAZONAS (Breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Early wake at dawn for a visit to the Tres Chimbadas oxbow lake. From here
you will take a long, easy canoe ride around the lake looking for giant
river otters, turtles, hoatzin, and wading birds. The giant river otters
that are seen in Tres Chimbadas belong to a resident family of nine. Return
to the lodge for lunch before embarking on your afternoon outing to the
community's ethno botanical centre. From this little shop, the community has
been registering the uses of medicinal plants from elders and planting,
producing and distributing them for over ten years. You will hike the trails
around the centre with one of the residents. Return to Posada Amazonas for
dinner and overnight. Optional night walk to look for amphibians and insects
Day
11. POSADA AMAZONAS - CUZCO (B)
After an early breakfast, depart by boat back to the city of Puerto
Maldonado, directly to the airport, for your return flight back to Cuzco.
Reception and transfer to your hotel.
Day
12. CUZCO - PUNO (Breakfast & lunch)
Transfer to the bus station for the tourist bus to Puno. The journey will
take you across the imposing altiplano region of Peru affording magnificent
views of the majestic snow peaks of the. It is a long bus journey but with
lovely sites on route. Arrival in Puno and transfer to your hotel.
Day
13. PUNO - TITICACA LAKE (Breakfast & lunch)
Early transfer to the port for the boat journey on Lake Titicaca to the
floating islands of Uros. Made entirely of reeds and inhabited by the Aymara
Uros people. Short hike on the islands, then the boat trip continues as far
as the island of Taquile. Lunch before your return to Puno in the early
afternoon. Accommodation in Puno.
Day
14. PUNO - JULIACA - LIMA (B)
After breakfast, transfer to Juliaca airport for the flight back to Lima.
Reception and transfer to your hotel. Free day.
Day
15. LIMA - HUARAZ (B)
After breakfast, journey along the northern coast of the Panamericana
Highway, before turning east and through the spectacular mountain scenery
of the Andes. The town of Huaraz, set amongst the giant snow peaks of the
Andes is the most beautifully situated town in the whole of Peru. Transfer
to your lodge.
Day
16. LLANGANUCO LAKE (B)
Trip
to the north along the Callejón de Huaylas from Huaraz. Stopovers include
Carhuaz, Yungay, the village that was totally destroyed in the 1970
earthquake, and Ranrahirca. Llanganuco is a beautiful, turquoise coloured
glacial lake of the Cordillera Blanca, the highest tropical mountain range
in the world. Return to Huaraz.
Day
17. PARACAS RESERVE - HUARAZ (Breakfast
and boxed lunch)
The trip includes a visit to a museum showing the
natural history of the Paracas Reserve in addition to the pre-inca
Paracas culture. A visit to the beautiful natural rock formation known
as the cathedral before taking lunch’ Return to Huaraz before taking the night bus to Lima.
Day
18. LIMA - PISCO (B)
Arrival and transfer to your hotel for a day-in-use. Midday transfer to
Paracas by first class bus, which will take us along the coast line through
the arid Atacama desert, for about three hours south from Lima. Transfer to
the hostel in Pisco, a bustling vibrant little desert town well known for
its production of wine and the famous Pisco Sour.
Day
19. PARACAS AND BALLESTAS ISLANDS - NAZCA (B)
After breakfast, transfer to the port for a guided tour in boat of the
Ballestas islands. Commonly referred to as the "little Galapagos", here you
will see an amazing concentration of sea birds and sea lions in their
natural habitat. Return to the mainland and a trip to the Paracas National
Reserve, the only Protected Coastal Reserve in Peru. Transfer to Nazca by
Bus inland to the town of Nazca and accommodation at the Hotel.
Day
20. NAZCA - LIMA (B)
Before breakfast, a tour flight over the enigmatic Nazca Lines; gigantic
drawings and geometrical figures engraved in the driest desert of Peru and
dating back to 250 AD. Drawn throughout over 1000 Km2 of desert on the
Pampas of San Jose in Ica, and due to their enormous size and largely
unknown origin, leaves an indelible impression on all who visit this most
mysterious archaeological site. With representations of animals, such as a
spider, a monkey and several birds, they are believed to be an enormous
astronomical calendar or possibly an offering to the gods. After breakfast,
return journey by bus to Lima. Transfer to your hotel.
Day
21. LIMA (B)
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your return flight home.
Prices are available on request with discounts for large groups. We can also
tailor make a tour to suit your needs. Optional add on tours in Lima as well
as extra night accommodation.
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