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DAY 1 | LIMA

Begin your incredible adventure at the international airport in the city of Lima, Perú. On your arrival, our team will be waiting to take you to your hotel in the Miraflores district of the city, which is without doubt one of the most attractive neighbourhoods, found in the Southern sector of Lima City. You can enjoy the rest of the afternoon at leisure to rest up or explore this first-class neighbourhood, with its friendly vibe, modern infrastructure and touristic and cultural attractions. Miraflores is found right on the Ocean front, overlooking the Pacific, with tree-lined, pedestrian walkways and sophisticated restaurants. 

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DAY 2 | LIMA – PARACAS - The Nazca Lines and The Ballestas Islands.

Bright and early, at 3:45 am, we will depart in regular bus to the bay of Paracas. On arrival, we will head to the private pier to board our boat, which will take us on a 2-hour tour of the Ballestas Islands. During the tour, you will be able to Marvel at the panoramic views across the Paracas Bay and the enigmatic figure of “EL CANDELABRO” found in the North-Eastern part of the Paracas peninsula. There exists a number of theories about the origins of this fantastic geoglyph and our boat will stop for long enough to take the perfect photograph. Continuing on our tour, we will sail to the magnificent Ballestas Islands, which are formed of 3 rocky island groups. The Islands are the natural habitat for Pelicans, Humbolt Penguins, Inca Terns, Peruvian Boobies and numerous sea lions, amongst others. These endemic animal species can be observed throughout this incredible trip. After the visit, we will disembark and head to the Pisco Aerodrome to fly over the mysterious NAZCA Lines. The fly over will take approximately 1.40 hrs to witness these magnificent geoglyphs found etched into the desert landscape of the Nazca valley. Throughout the 500 km squared landscape, you can appreciate many different geometrical figures and the Nazca Lines are a World Heritage Site found in the pampa of the same name. These impressive figures can only be observed from above. After the flyover we will return to Paracas and the bus terminal for our return journey to Lima. Once in Lima you will be dropped off at your hotel for the evening.

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DAY 3 | LIMA – CUSCO

Today you will be taken to the airport for the flight to Cusco. On arrival, you will then be taken to your hotel. You will have the resto of the day at leisure, to enjoy the facilities at the Hotel or if your flight times allow, you can enjoy an optional visit to the City of Cusco. 

“Visit the San Cristóbal Plaza to witness a panoramic view over the city or visit the San Pedro Market, where you can fill up on local flavours and learn all about the local products of the region. From the Artistic quarter of the city, San Blas, you can admire the work of local artisans as well as the world famous “12- angled-stone”

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DAY 4 | CUSCO CITY TOUR AND THE LOCAL ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES

After breakfast at the pre-arranged time, you will enjoy a guided visit of this charming city, which was once The Inca capital. The tour will begin at The Santo Domingo Convent constructed on the Inca foundations of the Coricancha, one of the most important Inca temples, dedicated to sun worship. The ancient Spanish Chronicles states that the walls of this temple were plated in gold, covered with golden images of people and animals. We will then head to the Cathedral, the most imposing building found on the Plaza de Armas. Afterwards, we will visit the Cusco hills where we can find the Sacsayhuamán fortress, who´s imposing walls offer an impressive panoramic view over Cusco. We will then visit the Qenqo archaeological site, which was used for religious purposes and where it was though that the Incas performed sacrificial offerings for a prosperous agricultural year ahead. Our final visit will be to Puca Pucará, which translates to “strong red”, an archaeological complex used for military purposes, with different areas, plazas, baths, aqueducts and towers. Archaeologists believe the site was used for The Inca´s entourage, while the Inca himself, rested in Tambomachay. After the visit to these magnificent Inca sites, we will take you back to the historic center of Cusco.

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DAY 5 | CUSCO – SACRED VALLEY

Breakfast at the hotel, at the coordinated time we will pick you up at the hotel. You will begin this great adventure by heading to the Sacred Valley of the Incas, along the route you will make some stops at viewpoints that will allow you to enjoy the beauty of the place, it is time to take unique and incredible photos. You will continue to Pisac Inca and Colonial. Visiting one of the most beautiful Inca archaeological sites in the Sacred Valley, at the top of the mountain overlooking the colonial town of Pisac. Walking tour of the colonial town. Time to shop at the craft market. The tour will then continue in Urubamba, where you will pause for lunch. Let's charge your batteries! In the afternoon you will visit the fabulous archaeological complex of Ollantaytambo, important for the Incas as a military, religious and agricultural center. You will visit the Temple of the Ten Windows, the Ñusta baths, the Temple of the Sun among other places of interest. Postcards from the heights of Ollantaytambo will close this magical day in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Return to Cusco.

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DAY 6 | MACHU PICCHU - CUSCO

The most important day has arrived, when we will visit one of the 7 Wonders of the World. You will need to wake up bright and early to have a hearty breakfast at the hotel. At the prearranged time and our team will collect you from the hotel to take the train to Aguas Calientes and the bus to the top of the mountain. Along the way we will have privileged views over the Urubamba River which forms part of this famous canyon. The Lost City of The Incas Machu Picchu, will await us with its magnificent terraces, Inca stairways and ceremonial sites. Embrace the energy emanating from this magical citadel. After our guided tour of Machu Picchu, we will enjoy lunch in one of the best restaurants in Aguas Calientes. At the indicated time we will return by train to the train station of Poroy or Ollantaytambo, where our transport will be waiting to take us to our Hotel in the historic center of Cusco. 

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DAY 7 | CUSCO – LIMA WITH CITY TOUR

After breakfast at the coordinated time, our team will pass by the hotel to take us to the Cusco Airport to take our flight to the City of Lima. On arrival, you will be taken to the Lima hotel by our team. In the afternoon, at the pr- arranged time, we will take a walk through the principal streets, plazas and Avenues. We will begin with the Parque del Amor in Miraflores, which offers fantastic views over the Pacific Ocean. We will then have a panoramic view of the Huaca Pucllana, a ceremonial site from the Lima Culture and in San Isidro, the financial Centre of the city, we can appreciate The Huaca Huallamarca, an ancient pre-Inca site of worship. We will then head to the Plaza de Armas, where we will find the Government Municipal Palace Municipal, The Cathedral. We will then walk to the Santo Domingo Convent, who´s passageways were walked along by San Martín de Porras and Santa Rosa de Lima during the 17th Century and where their remains are to this day. 

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DAY 8 | LIMA 

Today, we will say goodbye to Peru and we will have breakfast and check-out, before we head out to the airport. Our team will be waiting to take you for your onward flight back home. We sincerely hope that you have passed some incredible days, full of adventure, new experiences and unforgettable times in Peru and that you return home with Peruvian souvenirs, a lot of photos and incredible anecdotes to tell on this journey to magical Peru.