EXTRAORDINARY DISCOVERY CIRCUIT 18 DAYS: NAZCA LINES, MACHU PICCHU, TITICACA

Extraordinary Discovery Circuit 18 Days: Nazca Lines, Machu Picchu, Titicaca

Visit Lima, Paracas, Ica, Huacachina, Nazca Lines, Arequipa, Colca Canyon, Puno, Titicaca Lake, Cusco, Machu Picchu, Puerto Maldonado and Manu in 18 Days.

Day 1: Lima

 

Flight to Lima.

Lima

Welcome, reception and transfer to the select hotel. Overnight at Lima.

Lima

Day 2: Lima - Colorfull Night

 

Breakfast the hotel.

Lima - Colorfull Night

Free morning. Buffet Dinner + tyipical dances peruvian show. 20:00 Pick up time to go to La dama Juana Restaurant. Our driver pick up up you and transfer to                         the restaurant. Several peruvian typical dishes in a complete buffet dinner. Enjoy the show and also the exquisite dinner. 23:00 Return to the hotel.

Overnight at Lima.

Lima - Colorfull Night

Day 3: Lima - Free day

 

Breakfast at the hotel.

Lima - Free day

Free day. Overnight at Lima.

Lima - Free day

Day 4: Full Day Paracas - Ica

 

Breakfast at the hotel.

Full Day Paracas - Ica

03:00 am. Pick up from the hotel to transfer you to the bus station. 03:45 Am. Departure by bus Cruz Del Sur Semi-bed service to the Bay of Paracas. 07.45 Arrival to Paracas, reception and immediate transfer to the pier of La Marina Turística. 08.00 Am. Board the skimmer to visit the Ballestas Islands, on the way they will see they will make a brief stop to observe the candelabra, enigmatic figure in the dunes of the dune on the sea, then continue the journey to the islands, where they can observe the ecosystem of the Ballestas Islands or Guaneras Islands, where sea lions inhabit, different species from guano birds, to penguins, return to Paracas. Free time to rest and drink

11.00 am. Departure by Tourist bus to the city of Ica, located at 1 hour travel. Arrival to Ica, reception and immediately City Tour, visiting the Plaza de Armas, a wine, where you can taste the different wines and piscos produced by hand with grapes from the area, then visit La Laguna de La Huacachina where the spectacular tour is made of sand cars (BUGGIES) in the desert. 19.00 Pm. Transfer to the bus station, for the connection via Semi-bed bus to the city of Nazca, about two hours and thirty minutes away. Arrival to Nazca and transfer.

Overnight at Nazca

Full Day Paracas - Ica

Day 5: Nazca - Nazca Lines Overflight

 

Breakfast at the hotel.

Nazca - Nazca Lines Overflight

At the appropriate time, transfer to the aerodrome where they will board the high-wing plane and fly over the enigmatic Nazca Lines for 35 minutes. 14:30 Transfer to the bus station to leave to Arequipa. 23:30 Arrival to Arequipa. Arrival to Arequipa, reception and transfer the select hotel.

Overnight at Arequipa.

Nazca - Nazca Lines Overflight

Day 6: Arequipa - City Tour

 

Breakfast at the hotel.

Arequipa - City Tour

Free morning. 14:00 In the afternoon, the City Tour starts in the Historic part of the city, which includes: The Main Square, the Selva Alegre residential area, Yanahuara viewer and other more atractions.

Overnight at Arequipa.

Arequipa - City Tour

Day 7: Arequipa - Colca Canyon First Day

 

Breakfast at the hotel.

Arequipa - Colca Canyon First Day

We leave the city of Arequipa taking the north route towards Yura, in the tour we will visit the National Reserve of Salinas and Aguada Blanca we will observe vicuñas, llamas and alpacas in the wild, in Pampa Cañahuas we will be able to appreciate different types of birds such as flamingos, herons, geese Andean, ducks, eagles of the Andes "Kara-Kara"; then we will arrive at the viewpoint of the volcanoes where we will have a privileged view of snow-capped mountains in Patapampa (4800m.-15,000pies).

Arrival to Chivay capital of the valley and accommodation in the hotel.

In the afternoon as an option we can visit the thermal baths of "La Calera" which are at a temperature of 40º and whose waters have medicinal properties.

Overnight at Colca.

Arequipa - Colca Canyon First Day

Day 8: Colca Canyon Second day - Condor Cross - Puno

 

Breakfast at the hotel.

Colca Canyon Second day - Condor Cross - Puno

Very early we go to the Cruz del Cóndor, viewpoint from where you can appreciate the magnitude of the Colca Canyon and the spectacular flight of the condors; Upon returning to Chivay, we will visit the Chilina Viewpoint, where we will find the famous Hanging Tombs, the Town of Yanque, its beautiful Church and its characteristic streets built of stone.

13.30 Departure by Tourist bus to Puno, the duration of the trip is about 6 hours. Arrival in Puno.

Overnight at Puno.

Colca Canyon Second day - Condor Cross - Puno

Day 9: Puno - Titicaca Lake - Uros Islands - Taquile Islands

 

Breakfast at the hotel.

Puno - Titicaca Lake - Uros Islands - Taquile Islands

07:00 After breakfast visit to the Uros Floating Island, where you can appreciate their customs and in particular the construction of the islands and their houses built with totora that is a typical aquatic plant of the island, later the island of Taquile to appreciate their customs, lunch included in the island; return to Puno and transfer to the hotel.

Overnight at Puno.

Puno - Titicaca Lake - Uros Islands - Taquile Islands

Day 10: Puno - Cusco

 

Breakfast at the hotel.

Puno - Cusco

06:00 Transfer to the bus station for the connection to the Imperial city of Cusco by Tourist bus in excursion service with 4 stops en route to visit the Lithic Museum of the ruins of Pucará, La Raya, Raqchi and the Church in Andahuaylillas; additionally an additional stop will be made in Sicuani for lunch. Arrival in Cusco and transfer to the hotel.

Overnight at Cusco.

Puno - Cusco

Day 11: Cusco - City Tour - 4 Nearby Ruins

 

Breakfast at the hotel.

Cusco - City Tour - 4 Nearby Ruins

Rest of the morning free for air conditioning. 14:00 For the City Tour, visiting the tourist attractions such as the Main Square, Koricancha, then visit the four nearby ruins of the city located 15 minutes: Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay, return to the Hotel.

Overnight at Cusco.

Cusco - City Tour - 4 Nearby Ruins

Day 12: Cusco - Sacred Valley Full day

 

Breakfast at the hotel.

Cusco - Sacred Valley Full day

Full day excursion to the Sacred Valley of the Incas, where you will visit the pampas of Calca, Lamay, the Indian Market of Pisaq, lunch included in one of the tourist restaurants of Urubamba. In the afternoon we will visit the Fortress of Ollantaytambo, at the end of the visit they separate from the group to walk or take a motorcycle taxi to the Ollanta train station located about 500 meters. approx.

Overnight at Sacred Valley

Cusco - Sacred Valley Full day

Day 13: Cusco - INKA TRAIL BY KM 104 TO MACHU PICCHU

 
  • Meals: Box Lunch and dinner.
  • Accommodation: Overnight in Aguas Calientes town. (Hotel on request)
  • Distance: 16kms/10 mls (6 hours more or less of hiking)
  • Difficulty: Easy/Moderate.
  • Walking Time: Approximately 6 hours (including picnic lunch en route)
  • Walk and Terrain: Walk, canter on open roads, some steep ascending trails
Cusco - INKA TRAIL BY KM 104 TO MACHU PICCHU

Transfer by ITEP Van, from Cusco to Train station, later train service to Km 104 “Inca Trail Entrance”.

Trekking Km 104 “Chachabamba to Inti Punku, the Sun Gate”

Today our trek takes us along the most impressive stretch of the Inka Trail. We'll visit beautiful Inka sites, see a variety of flora and fauna and get to take in the fantastic panoramas of the Andes mountains. Covering 16km of the trail our journey begins in the Sacred Valley and works its way up along an original Inca Trail to the Inca site of Wiñay Wayna before continuing on to Machu Picchu via the Sun Gate (Inti Punku).

As we make our way to Machu Picchu we'll pass through the lush and verdant cloud forest that covers the mountain and get to see a variety of plants, flowers and birds along the way. We may also see some larger mammals such as Viscachas (rabbit-like Chinchillas) and Spectacled Bears (if we are very lucky).

After a full day trekking we'll arrive to the Sun Gate (Inti Punku) in the late afternoon and get our first views of Machu Picchu spread out on the mountain below. The light at this time of day is great for photos because there are few tourists so it's a perfect time to take some pictures of the site. After we've passed through the Sun Gate, we'll carry on along the trail a little way before taking a side trail that leads us to Aguas Calientes, in the valley below where we'll check in to our hotel.

Cusco - INKA TRAIL BY KM 104 TO MACHU PICCHU

Day 14: Machu Picchu

 
  • Meals: Breakfast (If you booked the hotel with us)
  • Distance: 8.9kms/5.5mls “By Bus in 25 minutes”
  • Difficulty: Easy waking
Machu Picchu

Waking up early (04:00am) we’ll take one of the first buses back up to Machu Picchu to enter the site as soon as it opens (06:00am) we’ll have 2-hours guided tour in the site where you'll learn about the Inkas and visit all the most important areas of the citadel. After your tour, you'll have free time to explore the site by yourself and if you have permits to climb either Huayna Picchu (2 hours round trip) or Machu Picchu Mountain (3 hours round trip).

You will also have time to indulge in a few of the following activities on your own if you choose (not included in the price)

  • Climb up Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain and appreciate the beauty and magnificence of Machu Picchu from there.
  • Other optional activities in Aguas Calientes are a visit to the new local museum or bathe in the hot springs.

Back to Cusco: You will descend to Aguas Calientes by bus and later board the Expedition train to the Ollantaytambo Train Station “Train departure time can vary according train schedule and availability”. In Ollantaytambo Train station you will meet our private van and be transferred to your hotel in Cusco.

*** Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountains hike depends on availability; please let us know if you want to add one of these extra hikes at the time of your booking.

*** We only take ITEP EcoTravel passengers in our small vans / auto – We do not use public transport.

Machu Picchu

Day 15: Cusco - Free Day

 

Breakfast at the hotel.

Cusco - Free Day

Free day. Overnight at Cusco.

Cusco - Free Day

Day 16: Cusco - Puerto Maldonado

 

Breakfast at the hotel.

Cusco - Puerto Maldonado

At convenient hour, transfer to airport

Fly Cusco – Puerto Maldonado (not include in the price)

Reception in the airport and transfer to Lodge.

Then, we’ll start our program by visiting the city on a bus. Then, we will go to Puerto Capitanía, the port where our riverboat will be waiting for us. We will sail across Rio Bajo Madre de Dios (Winding River) until arriving at our lodge, 30 km away from Puerto Maldonado City. On our way, you will be able to observe rural lands destined to agricultural and livestock activities near the city. If the weather is good, you will sight colorful plants like the large-flowered heliconias, and you will have the chance to observe diverse animals such as the capybaras, caimans, water turtles, herons, cormorants, carrion birds and birds of prey. Upon the arrival in our lodge, you will be welcomed with delicious Amazon tropical fruit nectars and taken to your comfortable room (bungalow) reserved for the occasion. Once you are settled in the room, a hearty lunch will be served for you in our warm, rustically designed dining room.

CAIMAN COCHA

In the afternoon, our specialized guide will take you through an interpretive trail, conveniently signposted, to Caiman Cocha, a little lagoon where you will have the chance to observe the black caiman and the common caiman, as well as efficient predators located at the top of the food chain. They feed on a rich water fauna—mainly represented by fish— that inhabits the pond. Back in the lodge, a delicious dinner will await you and you will have free time to share unforgettable moments at the bar, equipped with and excellent game room and all the drinks you can imagine. The night fauna will lull you to sleep with the melody of a huge number of bird songs and calls.

Cusco - Puerto Maldonado

Day 17: Lake Apu Victor

 

Breakfast at the hotel.

Lake Apu Victor

Magic begins with birds singing from the Amazon paradise, waking up to the howler monkey calls. A hearty breakfast will provide you with the necessary energy for a morning full of new experiences. LAKE APU VICTOR: After breakfast, we will start a hike to the deep forest on conveniently prepared, preserved and signposted trails. On the way, we will cross the riverside to reach high-elevation forests, and then we will descend to floodable forests, to go up again to the hills. During the journey, we will see the widest range of flora and fauna in the wild. Along the way, we will see diverse species of medicinal plants and fruit trees supporting the animal and human populations in the Amazon forests. Some of the most important are the moriche palm, mahogany, chestnut, catahua, cedar, trumpet-wood, copaiba, and shihuahuaco, among others.

With luck and in silence, you can see bigger mammals, like the Brazilian tapir and the white-lipped peccary; rodents like the giant otter, the capybara, the spotted paca and the armadillo; primates like the coto or howler monkey, the squirrel monkey, the lion monkey and the black-cap capuchin monkey; reptiles like the iguana and the bothrops atrox; amphibians like the toad and birds like the guan, the partridge, the golden parakeet and the blue, yellow and red macaw. In the rainy jungle you will see insects such as butterflies (Lepidoptera), scarabs (Coleoptera), crickets, cicadas, ants, centipedes and millipedes of several species. We’ll arrive at the majestic Lake Apu Victor surrounded by immense swamps and gigantic trees. Then, we’ll go up to an Amazonian observation deck, from which you’ll get to enjoy a panoramic view on the lake, observe parrots, macaws, toucans, horned screamers, hoatzins, herons and other animals like caimans, turtles, etc. A wide variety of fishes enters Lake Apu Victor with the flooding of (heavy) rainy season. In addition, there are other species of fauna associated to the lake, like the yellow-footed tortoise, the mata mata, the twist-necked turtle, the freshwater blenny, the kinkajou, the white-tailed deer, the Central American agoutis and the giant otter of the Amazon rainforest. Back in the lodge, a refreshing lunch will be waiting for you. MONKEY ISLAND In the afternoon, joined with our specialized guide, we will visit the Monkey Island, few minutes away from the lodge in the center of Madre de Dios River. This island shows an enormous variety of exuberant flora and hosts numerous primate specimens like the black spider monkey, the black-cap capuchin monkey, the squirrel monkey and the lion monkey. Also other species of little mammals like the ring-tailed coati (nasua nasua), the squirrel and an enormous variety of colored birds. Finally, we will complete our visit to the island, enjoying a sunset with the most impressive dusk in the jungle. Back in the lodge, you will taste an exquisite dinner.

Lake Apu Victor

Day 18: Puerto Maldonado - Cusco

 

Breakfast at the lodge.

Puerto Maldonado - Cusco

After a refreshing night sleep, the loud vocalizations produced by the supersized voice box of the howler monkey, will greet you good morning. In our dining room, a hearty breakfast will wait for you. In our dining room, a delicious breakfast will await you before going back to Puerto Maldonado.

Fly Puerto Maldonado – Cusco (not included the flight ticket)

Reception in the airport in Cusco and transfer to the hotel.

Night accommodation in Cusco

Puerto Maldonado - Cusco

Day 19: Cusco - Lima

 
  • Breakfast at the lodge.
Cusco - Lima

Transfer hotel - airport. Flight Cusco – Lima.  (Not include the flight ticket) Arrival to Lima.

Waiting at the airport for international flight.

Cusco - Lima

Traveler Reviews

Maria
Lima, Perú
Gran experiencia que combina lo maravillo de la naturaleza con la aventura, la visita a las Islas Ballestas fue espectacular con el Candelabro y los lobos marinos y estar en Huacachina haciendo buggy sandboarding y ver el atardecer es maravilloso. Todo es perfecto en este lugar, definitivamente lo recomiendo.
Pablo C
Córdoba, Argentina
Cumplieron con todo lo prometido. Excelente experiencia. Los super recomiendo Me quedé con ganas de conocer más cosas. Seguramente el próximo año volveré
Kriss A
Realmente muy contenta con el servicio brindado, hicieron que tenga una estadía sin preocupaciones y sobre todo la puntualidad. Gracias a nuestro guía que hizo más amena la visita, nos sentimos en casa.

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