Day 01: Arrival in Lima
Arrival in Lima. Reception at the airport and transfer to the hotel.
Time at leisure to rest.
Overnight in Lima.
Day 02: Lima City Tour – Traditional Lima (B)
Breakfast at the hotel.
In the morning, we begin the tour with a panoramic view of the impressive Huaca Pucllana, a ceremonial pyramid built in the 4th century A.D., considered an important ceremonial center of the pre-Hispanic cultures of Peru’s central coast.
We then proceed to the Historic Center of Lima, where we will admire more than fifty colonial monuments and buildings, including Paseo de la República, San Martín Square, and the Main Square. We will see the Government Palace, Archbishop’s Palace, Cathedral Basilica, and Municipal Palace from the outside.
The tour continues with a visit to the San Francisco Monastery, the greatest expression of colonial religious art in the Americas, where we will explore its famous catacombs.
Return to the hotel at the end of the tour.
Overnight in Lima.
Day 03: Full Day Ballestas Islands & Huacachina Buggies (B)
Early morning pick-up from the hotel and transfer to Paracas.
At the Paracas pier, we will board a speedboat to visit the Ballestas Islands. Along the way, we will observe the mysterious Candelabra, a giant geoglyph visible only from the sea. Upon reaching the islands, we will see sea lions, seabirds, and Humboldt penguins.
After returning to the pier, transfer to Ica for lunch and a wine and pisco tasting, Peru’s national drink.
In the afternoon, we visit the Huacachina Oasis, surrounded by impressive sand dunes, where we will enjoy a thrilling dune buggy ride.
Return to Lima.
Overnight in Lima.
Day 04: Flight Lima – Cusco (B)
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to the airport to board the flight to Cusco. Upon arrival, reception and transfer to the hotel.
Overnight in Cusco.
Day 05: Cusco City Tour & 4 Archaeological Sites (B)
Breakfast at the hotel.
In the morning, we begin the city tour with a visit to the Cusco Cathedral, the city’s main temple. We then continue to the Temple of the Sun (Qoricancha), one of the most important religious sites of the Inca Empire.
Afterwards, we visit the nearby archaeological sites of Sacsayhuamán, Q’enqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay, highlighting the Incas’ advanced engineering and hydraulic knowledge.
Overnight in Cusco.
Day 06: Sacred Valley of the Incas – Overnight in the Sacred Valley (B, L)
Breakfast at the hotel.
Full-day excursion to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Our first stop is Pisac, famous for its traditional market and impressive Inca ruins, including agricultural terraces, an irrigation system, and the Intiwatana sundial.
We then head to Urubamba for a buffet lunch.
In the afternoon, we visit the impressive fortress of Ollantaytambo, an important religious, military, and administrative center during Inca times.
Transfer to the hotel in the Sacred Valley.
Overnight in the Sacred Valley.
Day 07: Machu Picchu – The Lost City of the Incas (B, L)
Breakfast at the hotel.
Early morning transfer to the train station to board the train to Aguas Calientes. Upon arrival, we take the bus up to the entrance of Machu Picchu.
Enjoy a private guided tour of this extraordinary Inca citadel, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, surrounded by breathtaking landscapes and unique biodiversity.
After the tour, free time for photos. Lunch in Aguas Calientes and return by train to Cusco.
Overnight in Cusco.
Day 08: Flight Cusco – Lima – Iquitos (B)
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to the airport to board the flight to Iquitos, with connection in Lima. Arrival, reception, and transfer to the hotel.
Overnight in Iquitos.
Important: Flight CUZ – LIM – IQT not included
Day 09: Amazon River – Monkey Island – Lodge (B, L, D)
Transfer to the port of Nanay to begin navigation along the majestic Amazon River.
During the journey, observe wildlife such as caimans, turtles, birds, and pink and gray river dolphins. Visit the Monkey Island, a rescue center dedicated to the protection of various primate species.
Arrival at the lodge. Guided walk through the botanical garden to learn about medicinal plants.
At night, enjoy a boat excursion to spot caimans and nocturnal wildlife.
Overnight at the Lodge.
Day 10: Amazon Dolphins – Piranha Fishing – Night Jungle Walk (B, L, D)
Early morning to witness the sunrise over the Amazon. Experience swimming in the river while observing pink and gray dolphins. Visit the Victoria Regia, the world’s largest water lily.
In the afternoon, enjoy traditional piranha fishing.
At sunset, visit Sapote Lagoon to admire the scenery.
After dinner, embark on a night jungle walk to observe tarantulas and giant frogs.
Overnight at the Lodge.
Day 11: San Juan de Yanayacu Community – Iquitos (B, L)
Boat excursion through lagoons and streams for bird and primate watching.
Visit the San Juan de Yanayacu community to learn about local customs and daily life.
Free time to relax in hammocks, go kayaking, or swim in the river.
After lunch, return to Iquitos. Transfer to the hotel or airport.
Overnight in Lima.
Important: Flight IQT – LIM not included
Day 12: Departure from Lima (B)
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to the airport for your international departure.
