Jour 1 : LIMA RECEPTION
Réception à l’aéroport Jorge Chavez, vol ? à ?
Transfert à l’Hôtel Sol de Oro ***** situé dans le quartier de Miraflores. Repas libres.

Day 2 : LIMA - PARACAS (PRIVATE)
We depart in the morning by private bus to Paracas, a natural reserve, which protects flora and marine life crossed by the cold Humboldt Current. Located in a Coastal desert, this area benefits from one of the richest seas in the world, this is also due to the presence of marine outcrops that make large quantities of plankton go up toward the surface, vital food for innumerous fish species. Paracas is the land of many birds and great sea lion colonies. Arrival at Paracas Hotel*** at the end of the morning. Time to relax by the pool. After lunch, we will go for a walk in the reserve on the Pacific coast. Back to the hotel.
Free time for meals.

Day 3 : PARACAS – NAZCA (PRIVATE)
At 8.00 am, excursion on a boat to the Ballestas islands where many seals and birds are waiting for us. We will pass off the « Candelabre » which has had a mysterious history up until today. After a 2-hour trip, we will be back in Paracas and depart in a private vehicle to go to Nazca.
Trip through the coastal desert. Installation in Cantayo Hotel****. Free time for meals.
Note : 182 km – estimated time : 2h30

Day 4 : NAZCA – PUERTO INKA – AREQUIPA (PRIVATE)
Early morning transfer : hotel - airfield to fly above the Nazca lines in a private plane. The flight lasts 30 min then we will visit Chauchilla cemetery, which offers strange scenes to the visitors.
Then we will be back on our way to Arequipa along the coastal desert.
Transfer to Posada del puente  Hotel****. Free time for meals.
Note : 565 Km – estimated time : 6h30

Day 5 : AREQUIPA CITY TOUR ½ DAY (PRIVATE)
3 big volcanoes with snowy tops surround Arequipa : the Misti (5 821 m.), the Chachani (6 075 m.) and the Picchu Picchu (5 425 m.). Arequipa certainly deserves its name : the white city because its buildings are principally made of Sillar, a volcanic rock that has an intense white color abounds in this area and embellishes the houses’ and temples’ facades.
In the morning, 3-hour guided visit of the colonial center and the Santa Catalina convent [official guide certified by the convent]. In the afternoon visit of the Sancturios Andinos museum .Transfer to Posada el Puente**** Hotel. Free time for meals.

Day 6 : AREQUIPA – CHIVAY/YANQUE (PRIVATE)
The Colca Canyon is an impressive geological formation. This canyon is one of the deepest in the world since it is 3 680 meters high.
Departure in a minibus to drive along the beautiful road that leads to Colca canyon. On the way, we will observe vicunas. We will pass the Patapampa pass (alt. 4 800 m.).
Installation at the Colca lodge  Hotel**** and bathing in the Yanque village hot water thermal baths.
Free time for meals.

Day 7 : CHIVAY/YANQUE – AREQUIPA (PRIVATE)
In the beginning of the morning we will be on our way to observe Condors at Cruz del Condor. We will also visit a few villages in the Canyon and then return to Arequipa.
Transfer to Posada el Puente**** Hotel. Free time for meals.

Day 8 : AREQUIPA – SILUSTANI – PUNO (PRIVATE)
Departure in a private vehicle at about 07.30 am. We will cross the Andes and arrive at Lake Titicaca. On the way you will see the Altiplano’s unique scenery. We will reach Juliaca after a 4-hour trip on a tarred road. Then, we will continue our tour and go to Puno where we will visit Sillustani archeological site. This site unveils many funeral towers amongst which some are higher than 12 meters high. They were used by the Collas, a pre-Inkaic and later by the Inkas. We will continue our journey and after 45 minutes we will arrive in Puno. Installation at the Libertador Hotel*****. Free time for meals.

Day 9 : PUNO – UROS - TAQUILE – PUNO (BOAT)
Transfer to Puno’s port to board early in the morning to go to Uros and Taquile islands. After a 40-minutes boat ride, guided tour of the Uros floating islands. These islands are not natural; the Uros tribe built them. This tribe’s main activity is fishing.
After a 40-minutes tour, departure by boat to Taquile located 2h00 away from Uros.
Taquile is an island of great cultural interest. The inhabitants still follow the ancient traditions and the Inca laws. Guided tour of the island and its Inca ruins. Free time to have lunch in one of the island’s typical restaurants. Time to relax and return to Puno in the middle of the afternoon.
Transfer to the Libertador *****. Free time for meals. 
Note : it is forbidden to navigate by night on the lake.

Day 10 : PUNO – CUSCO (TRAIN)
Transfer to Puno’s train station to take the Andes train to Cusco in first class Orient Express [lunch on-board]. Beautiful scenery all along the way.
Departure from Puno at 08.00 am. arrival in Cusco at 6.00 pm.
Transfer to Novotel / Picoaga **** Hotel Free time for dinner.
Note 1 : The Andes train only runs on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. The tourist bus with stops on the way runs daily.
Note 2 : unaccompanied train trip.

Day 11 : CUSCO CITY TOUR 1 DAY (Alt.3399 m)
Departure at 09.00 am. from the hotel to visit Cusco and its surroundings. We will begin our tour with the heights of Cusco to visit the 4 Inca ruins overhanging the city : Tambomachay Q'enko - Pukapucara – Sacsayhuaman. Then we will visit of Koricancha (Temple of the Sun); main religious building the Inkas built dedicated to the cult of the sun. We will continue our tour visiting the Cathedral. Its construction began in 1560 and ended in 1669. This church has many paintings from the Cusuqenian School, and a large collection of jewelry, silver and precious stones.
Transfer to Novotel / Picoaga **** Hotel at the end of the afternoon. Free time for meals.

Day 12 : CUSCO – PISAC – OLLANTAYTAMBO – URUBAMBA (PRIVATE)
9.00 am, departure to the Sacred Valley in a private vehicle. After a 1-hour trip, we will be arriving at the Pisac ruins, which was once one of the most important fortresses of the Inca Empire mainly built to stock the Empire’s food supplies. Guided tour of the Inca site. We will walk back down to Pisac, the colonial village and walk around the Indian market [Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays].
Lunch in a restaurant to taste a typical buffet. In the beginning of the afternoon, we will continue our tour to see Ollantaytambo, which is an Inca village, and we will visit the fortress, which was a military, religious and agricultural strategic center. At the end of the day we will walk around this village’s streets. Transfer to Sol y Luna Hotel**** in Urubamba. Free time for dinner.
Note : 40-minute walk.

Day 13 : URUBAMBA - OLLANTAYTAMBO - AGUASCALIENTES – MACHU PICCHU - CUSCO (TRAIN)
Hiram Bingham, an American anthropologist discovered Machu Picchu, in 1911. The archeologists estimate this citadel was built in the middle of the 15th century. Today several hypotheses have been ventured on the function this inaccessible citadel. Was it for military purposes? A kind of secret harem dedicated to the Inkas? A place to rest for the Inkas? It is still an enigma!
Departure at 08.05 am. by train [first class] to reach Aguascalientes village. Arrival at about 10.10 am. and direct connection by bus to reach Machu Picchu citadel. Day dedicated to visiting the site. Free for lunch. Return to Aguascalientes by bus and connection to catch the train to Cusco at 03.35 pm., arrival at 19.40 pm. Transfer to to Novotel / Picoaga **** in Cusco. Free time for meals.
Suggestions : You can also reach Huayna Picchu peak. The hike up there is quite difficult. You will need good shoes; light backpacks and not to be afraid of heights. From the top, you can enjoy a beautiful view of Machu Picchu. You will need about 2 hours to go up and come back down.
Note : the train timetable will be confirmed when you book the trip.

Day 14 : CUSCO – LIMA (AIRPLANE) – AND INTERNATIONAL DEPARTURE
Transfer to the Cusco airport for a flight to the Peruvian capital.
Reception at the airport and transfer to Sol de oro Hotel***** to have a rest.
3 hours before landing Transfer to the airport and connection for the international return flight
. Free time for meals.

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