At 6 a.m., we pick up the group of visitors from the hotel in Miraflores to start the trip south of Lima for about 3 hours and 15 minutes until we reach Paracas. Explore different scenic landscapes of the Paracas National Reserve, such as:

1. The Cathedral Rock formation
2. The Supay Beach viewpoint
3. Julio C. Tello Museum
4. Red beach.
5. Lagunillas Bay.
6. Visit the square of the mines in Paracas.

In the afternoon, we have the second excursion through the dunes of the Huacachina oasis in buggies to have the experience at full speed of going up and down the dunes, get on one of the boards to slide down the dunes, and enjoy the sunset towards the horizon of the Peruvian Sea.

TOURIST ACTIVITIES

1. At 10 a.m., an excursion through the Ballestas Islands takes “2 hours.”
2. Noon: Rest on the Paracas boardwalk
3. At 4:00 pm, Excursion in tubular vehicles through the dunes of Huacachina plus sliding on boards through the highest dunes

At 08:00 a.m., we begin the trip to the Paracas boardwalk to board one of the motorized boats for the guided tour of the Ballestas Islands. In Paracas, enjoy a boat ride through the Peruvian Sea, exploring and spotting the Inca trident, the marine fauna of the islands, etc.

Between 3:00 pm and 3:30 pm, we arrive at the Callao airport in the northwest of Lima.

Note: Arrange your air flight to Arequipa around or after 5:00 p.m.

When you arrive at the Arequipa airport, we have an assisted transfer service to the center of Arequipa to your respective hotel.

CITY TOUR AREQUIPA IN THE MORNING

At 9:00 am, we start our excursion through the White City of Arequipa, visiting the charming viewpoints of Yanahuara to have a complete view of the Misty volcano, the countryside, and the natural landscapes embellishing the city.

By the main square of Arequipa, we have the incredible masterpiece of the cathedral and the company of Jesus built in white ashlar, giving it a unique beauty.

EXPLORE:

1. The viewpoints of Carmen Alto and Yanahuara
2. The main square, with a view of the cathedral
3. The portals and the church of the Company of Jesus
4. Santa Catalina Monastery.

At 9:30 a.m., we embark on an epic journey over the Andes from Arequipa towards the Valley of Chivay. During the trip, we explore the Aguada Blanca National Reserve in Pampa de Cañahuas, the natural habitat of wild vicuñas, and then head towards the viewpoint of the Valley of the Volcanoes with its mountain range.

1. Pampa Cañahuas National Reserve: Vicuña observation
2. Toccra Wetlands: Incredible flora and fauna of the Andes
3. The viewpoint of the volcanoes (4800 meters): observation of the volcanic chain of Arequipa”
4. In the afternoon, go to the Thermal Baths de la Calera near Chivay.

At 6:30 a.m., we start the trip to the Colca Canyon until we reach the Cruz del Cóndor viewpoint to see majestic condors in their natural habitat. We also have spectacular panoramic views of the Colca Canyon, the second deepest in Peru!

• At 9:30, we return to Chivay, observing the impressive terraces. Optional visits to the folkloric towns of Pinchollo, Maca, and Yanque, with their incredible viewpoints and white ashlar chapel
• At 11:00 a.m., we continue the trip to Puno, and at approximately 3:30 p.m., we have a guided tour of the Sillustani ruins.

At 7:40 am, transfer service to the port of Lake Titicaca to board a fast motor tourist boat to shorten travel times and enjoy the famous Uros floating islands on one side of the lake. Titicaca. The islanders built the artificial islands of totora material, so much so that they have soccer fields, schools, houses, floating plazas, etc.

After experiencing the floating islands of the Uros, we navigate through Lake Titicaca until we reach the massive island of Taquile. The island of Taquile is best known for the textiles woven by men! Experience the incredible views of the islands with the highest navigable lake on the planet (the Titicaca). Taquile has maintained its customs, traditions, and culture since ancient times.

At 05:00 in the morning, we start the journey northwest of Puno towards the rainbow mountain of Vinicunca, “about 4 hours and 50 minutes of travel”.

Once we arrive at the Rainbow Mountain parking lot, we mount the horses to venture into the Andes; we ride for approximately 50 minutes, followed by a short 18-minute hike to conquer the top of Rainbow Mountain. From the top, observe the fantastic mountains of seven colors that give way to one of the best panoramic views of the Andes of Cusco!

We return riding the horses until we reach the tourist vehicle! The trip continues for 3 hours towards the archaeological capital of America, “the city of Cusco.”

The city of Cusco is the tourist city par excellence, where the center of Cusco and the entire Cusco region have their architectural charms, tourist circuits of all kinds, landscapes, etc. Explore Cusco at your leisure; enjoy it.

Some ideas for exploring Cusco

1. Visit the Cathedral of Cusco.
2. The main temple of the Incas! the famous Coricancha
3. The panoramic bus ride through the city
4. The church of La Merced, Company of Jesus
5. Chocolate Museum Experience
6. The stone of the 12 angles
7. The San Blas neighborhood is a neighborhood of artists and artisans.
8. In the traditional market of San Pedro
9. Inca and Colonial Museums of the Center of Cusco

At 9 in the morning, the exploration trip begins towards a sector of the Sacred Valley and the archaeological ruins of Cusco in an epic guided excursion.

Get more panoramic views of the Sacred Valley with great short 15–25-minute walks through the ruins of Pisac, Tambomachay, and Sacsayhuaman to delve into Inca culture. Each site to explore the ancient Incas decided to build unrepeatable masterpieces!

VISIT:

1. Pisac Viewpoint
2. Cuyo Chico Viewpoint
3. Pisac Ruins
4. The Pisac Colonial Ovens “make delicious empanadas with nutritious flour from the Andes.”
5. Tambomachay
6. Puca Pucara
7. Ruins of Qenqo
8. Sacsayhuaman ruins

To fully enjoy a trip by car and train to Machu Picchu Pueblo, we leave Cusco at 07:30 for Chinchero. In Chinchero, we have a guided tour of ancient Inca textiles; then, we visit the ruins of Chinchero, Moray, to give way to exploring the salt mines of Maras.

Before boarding the train service, we explore the Inca ruins of Ollantaytambo with its Inca fountains, the temple of the sun, and the Inca panoramic balcony. In the afternoon, we travel by train to Machu Picchu Pueblo to spend the night near the ruins.

VISITS:

1. The textile center of Chinchero is “a sample of Inca ancestral fabric.”
2. Chinchero ruins
3. Raqchi’s viewpoint
4. Maras Salt Mines
5. Moray ruins
6. Ruins of Ollantaytambo

We leave early in the morning by tourist bus to the ruins of Machu Picchu to start the guided tour inside the Inca citadel. Explore the royal residence, the agricultural zone and the Intihuatana (sundial), the quarries, the temple of the condor, etc.

After the guided tour of Machu Picchu, return to Machu Picchu Pueblo by bus. Afternoon, board the return train service. In Ollantaytambo, board the tourist transport to Cusco. Between 5:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., arrive at your hotel in Cusco.

• Organize your air flight from Cusco to Puerto Maldonado in advance.
• Transfer service from the Cusco hotel to the Cusco airport is “approximately 18 minutes of travel”.

ARRIVAL IN PUERTO MALDONADO

Upon arrival at the Puerto Maldonado airport, our native guide awaits with a sign with your name on it! Transfer service to the pluvial port of the Madre de Dios River. In the motorized wooden boat, we travel for 20 minutes until we reach the eco-lodge

Note: Tourist activities in the Amazon jungle may vary depending on weather conditions. We can transfer all the activities from one day to the next so that you can enjoy your stay in the Peruvian jungle to the fullest.

AFTERNOON ACTIVITY

First contact with nature! At 3 in the afternoon, we will walk inside the jungle, exploring the incredible flora and primary fauna that make up the Amazon jungle in the surroundings of the eco-lodge.

NIGHT ACTIVITY

At dusk, we board the motorized boat to search for alligators in their natural habitat along the banks of the Madre de Dios River. The caimans rest on the banks, where we can observe them with the red light of the native guide.

MORNING ACTIVITY

We sail for about 30 minutes on the Madre de Dios River in a motorized boat towards the control of Lake Sandoval. After controlling ourselves, we enjoy a short, exotic walk of 45 minutes until we reach the incredible Sandoval Lake!

At Sandoval Lake, we board a small, carved wooden boat to paddle slowly across the pristine lake, searching for flora and fauna with spectacular views of Sandoval Lake.

AFTERNOON ACTIVITY

A canopy walking expedition to get a better perspective of the Peruvian Amazon! Get your cameras ready to take nature photos and the treetops through the canopy; there are sometimes some monkeys, birds, parrots, toucans, etc. The tour guide explains incredible details of the exotic nature of our expedition.

NIGHT ACTIVITY

Experience the sounds of the jungle on a fantastic short-night adventure. The night walk follows one of the pathways of the ecological lodge, where we will search for specific trees to spot amazing insects.

Find the parrot clay lick in the early morning and engage in various bird-watching activities at the Collpa. The boat tour with sightings lasts about two hours. Around 10:00 a.m., clients travel to the airport in Puerto Maldonado.

PLAN YOUR AIRFARE TO LIMA AFTER NOON TO ENJOY THE JUNGLE UNTIL MID-MORNING.