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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 

We will depart in regular bus to the bay of Paracas. We will then 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 geometric figures such as the monkey, the hummingbird, whose origins are still unknown. But were thought to form part of an astronomic calendar. These impressive figures can only be observed from above. After the flyover we will return to Paracas where you will be dropped off at your hotel for the evening.

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DAY 3 | PARACAS – LIMA

Early in the morning, we will enjoy a tour of the magnificent Ballestas Islands. You will be able to Marvel at the panoramic views across the Paracas Bay and the enigmatic figure of “EL CANDELABRO” etched into the sandy hillside and facing towards The Nazca Pampa. Next, we will head to the Ballestas Islands, a natural habitat for Pelicans, Humbolt Penguins, Inca Terns, Peruvian Boobies and numerous sea lions. 

  In the afternoon, we will head back to Lima on the exclusive “Paracas Premium Service” where you will be dropped off at your hotel for the evening.

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DAY 4 | 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 5 | 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 6 | MACHU PICCHU - CUSCO

The most important day has arrived, when we will visit one of the 7 Wonders of the World. You will have to get up early to enjoy a hearty breakfast at the hotel. At the agreed time our team will pick you up at the hotel to take the bus to the top of the mountain. Along the way we will have privileged views of the Urubamba River, which is part of this famous canyon. The Lost City of the Incas, Machu Picchu, will await us, with its magnificent terraces, Inca staircases and ceremonial sites. Embrace the energy that emanates from this magical citadel. After our guided tour of Machu Picchu, we will enjoy lunch at one of the best restaurants in Aguas Calientes. At the indicated time we will return by train to the Poroy or Ollantaytambo train station, where our transportation will be waiting for us 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.