13 DAYS / 12 NIGHTS PROGRAM
Peru & Bolivia From The Andes To The Highlands
This program offers the best Andean duo from Peru and Bolivia. Tradition, culture, modernity, archaeological wealth and nature. It will undoubtedly be an unforgettable trip with the most important tours of both destinations.
The Strong points of the program :
* Colonial Lima, capital of the viceroyalty known as the City of Kings and the Larco Herrera Museum.
*City of Cusco, and its Inca and Spanish constructions.
* The impressive Machu Picchu and the archaeological sites of the Sacred Valley
*The majestic Titicaca lake, its nature and its traditional communities
Reception at the airport and transfer to hotel.
Free dinner.
Overnight at the hotel
*Duration of the transfert : Airport / Hotel 1h15 aprox.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Visit to the Larco Museum, which is located in a beautiful colonial mansion in Lima surrounded by gardens; you can appreciate a careful collection of ceramics, textiles and goldsmith pieces from the most representative cultures of Peru. The tour ends with a visit to one of the most complete collections of pre-Columbian erotic art.
Lunch at Museo Larco Café Restaurant.
In the afternoon visit the Colonial city of Lima named Cultural Heritage of Humanity by Unesco. In this tour we will appreciate what was once the center of the Spanish colony of the XVI century
We will visit the Convent of Santo Domingo, where the relics of three Peruvian saints are kept, Santa Rosa de Lima, San Martín de Porres and San Juan Macías. and finally the visit of the modern city starting with the beautiful view of the pacific Ocean, visiting the modern neighborhoods of Miraflores and San Isidro.
On the way we will observe the Huaca Pucllana, a pre-Inca ceremonial temple in the shape of a pyramid that survived the urban expansion of Lima.
Free dinner.
Overnight at the hotel
*Duration of visits: Larco Museum + Lunch 2h / City tour 4h00
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to the airport and flight to Cusco, Suggested flight Latam 08:45/10:05
Arrival and installation at the hotel.
Afternoon of acclimatization and rest. Stay hydrated, walk slowly, eat lightly, and rest.
Lunch included
In the afternoon , transfer to the Museum of living culture of Yucay. The museum is a cultural venue that revalues the culture of the surrounding communities; proposes a series of exhibitions and traditional activities of the towns of the Sacred Valley.
Several activities are offered: textile work, goldsmithing, agriculture, local flora and fauna.
Free dinner.
Overnight at the hotel.
*Duration of the tour: transfer Cusco / Valley including visit of the Yucay Museum : 3h00
Breakfast at the hotel.
The visit starts with Moray, a formidable archaeological complex, made up of superimposed terraces that constitute a great agricultural laboratory. Then we will visit the town of Maras and its salt mines, made up of more than 3,000 pools, which are crossed by a stream of salt water that nourishes and the action of the intense sun makes the large salt crystals germinate that are later harvested.
Departure to the most rural and picturesque area of Cusco: the community of Misminay where we will be able to appreciate their way of life and their agricultural and textile tasks.
During the visit we will also learn about the customs of the Misminay, such as the preparation of the traditional uchucuta, a rocoto and herbs cream, we will also visit the Interpretation Center.
Free time to explore or buy a local product made by the Misminay.
In the afternoon, visit Ollantaytambo, a beautiful Inca archaeological complex that fulfills agricultural, religious and military functions.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
Free dinner.
Overnight at the hotel.
*Duration of visits: FD Sacred Valley 9h (including travel time).
Breakfast at the hotel.
At the indicated time, transfer to the station and departure by train to the Aguas Calientes station.
Arrival in the small town that is located at the foot of the archaeological site.
Transfer on foot to the bus stop to go up to the site.
The excursion begins with the ascent by non-private bus (25 min) to the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu (UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage). Visit to the citadel of Machu Picchu, considered one of the seven wonders of the modern world. During the walk you will make several stops where you will be able to appreciate the perfect harmony between the natural environment and the majestic Inca construction.
After the visit, descent by bus (25 min) to the town of Aguas Calientes,
Lunch at a local restaurant.
At the appropriate time, transfer to the station and departure by train to Cusco and transfer by private vehicle to the hotel.
Arrival and installation at the hotel.
Free dinner.
Overnight at the hotel.
*Duration of visits: Machu Picchu Full Day 9h (including travel time).
*On the train, it’s only allowed to board with small hand luggage. Bulky luggage must be left in custody at Ollantaytambo station
Breakfast at the hotel.
In the morning, visit the Historic Center of Cusco (Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO).
Visit to the Catedral, Koricancha, an Inca temple on which the convent of Santo Domingo was built.
Then, continuing towards San Blas, a neighborhood of artisans, with its narrow streets and hidden nooks and crannies, it seems to want to reveal to us the innumerable secrets of the imperial city. Cradle of old families dedicated to popular crafts, it is a paradise made of stones and colonial houses taken from time that shine in broad daylight.
Free lunch.
Free afternoon.
Free dinner.
Overnight at the hotel.
*Duration of Visits: City Tour 2h.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to Puno in a tourist vehicle, located in the Peruvian Altiplano at an altitude of 4,800 m.
The route will have several tourist stops.
The first stop is the church of Andahuaylillas, 39 km south of Cusco. This beautiful colonial temple (17th century) is known as the Sistine Chapel of America for its exceptional murals and its beautiful architecture.
Then departure to the town of Raqchi 110km south of Cusco. Visit the archaeological park of Raqchi where the famous Wiracocha temple is located, an imposing Inca construction whose adobe walls with stone bases reach a height of 20m.
Stop in the town of Sicuani to have lunch at a local restaurant.
From there we can observe the change of landscape, going from the majestic Andes to the silent Altiplano. Arrival at La Raya passes at 4,388 m., the highest point of the route, and at the same time the border between the departments of Cusco and Puno.
Last stop at the archaeological site of Pukara at an altitude of 3,910 m.
Arrival in Puno and installation at the hotel. Transfer to the hotel.
Free dinner.
Overnight at the hotel
*Duration of the transfer Cusco / Puno including visits and lunch 10h00 min.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Day trip to Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world, located at 3,812 m above sea level.
Transfer to the pier in Puno and departure by boat to the island of Taquile (2h30 of navigation), (UNESCO World Heritage Site). Arrival around noon. Opportunity to appreciate the textile and colorful art of the community. Walking on a white sand beach.
Continuation of the navigation towards the Capachica peninsula and visit of the community of Santa María to learn about Pachamanca, an ancestral cooking technique. Then, visit the Interpretation Center of the Bio Rafter of Titicaca”.
Typical Pachamanca lunch included.
Finally, visit the floating islands of the Uros, artificially built with totora (reed), an opportunity to learn about the way of life of this community.
(transfer and boat in shared service with english speaking guide)
Return to Puno at the end of the afternoon.
Free dinner.
Overnight at the hotel.
*Duration of Visits in Full Day including lunch: 10h.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Private transportation from Puno to Desaguadero, a border city with Bolivia, passing through immigration services, with a stop at the Tiwanaku archaeological site, which was one of the oldest centers of American culture with a great development in ceramics, constructions, and carvings in stone. as well as agriculture.
Visit to the Kalasasaya Temple, ceremonial center of the Tiwanaku complex. It is the largest temple: 128.66 meters long x 119.06 meters wide; Its rectangular structure is based on sandstone and carved stone columns, among which are rainwater drainage pipes.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
Arrival in the city of La Paz (115 km from Desaguadero), one of the main cities in the Andean zone, which preserves a great cultural heritage that mixes with modern life.
Free dinner.
Overnight at the hotel.
*Duration of Visits in Full Day including lunch: 10h.
Breakfast at the hotel.
City tour of La Paz. 7-hour walk through this wonderful city located in a valley at the foot of the Real de los Andes mountain range at 3,632 meters above sea level. Visit to the Gold, Murillo and Costumbrista Museums, as well as the Killi Killi viewpoint. Continuation to visit several streets in the center of the city, namely: the market area, where you can see the agricultural production of the mountains such as: quinoa, tunta, chuño (dehydrated potato) and oca (sweet tuber), as well as fruits and vegetables the Amazon yungas; You will also pass through the Las Brujas market, where locals buy products for ritual ceremonies such as Ch’alla and offerings to Pachamama (Mother Earth).
Lunch at a local restaurant.
The walk continues through the modern part of the city and ends in the Valle de la Luna, impressive for its capricious formations made by erosion. A cable car ride to discover an excellent and beautiful view of La Paz.
Free dinner.
Overnight at the hotel
*Duration of Visits in Full Day including lunch: 10h.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer Hotel / Airport for taking your flight to Uyuni at 07:00 am
Arrival and pick up at the Uyuni airport. The day starts at 11:00 am, visit the train cemetery with remains of locomotives from the 19th and early 20th centuries, then enter the great Salar de Uyuni visiting Colchani on route, to see a traditional salt processing factory, continue with a stop at Ojos de agua, a place where the water rises to the surface, in addition to observing the path of salt extraction; then to the island of Incahuasi, where the famous giant cacti are found.
Lunch served in the middle of the Salar.
Later, enjoy the impressive sunset over the Salar de Uyuni.
Dinner at the hotel.
Overnight at the Hotel.
*Duration of Visits in Full Day including lunch in the middle of the Salar : 10h.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Departure to the north, at the foot of the majestic Tunupa volcano. We will visit Coquesa and its famous mummies from pre-Columbian times. In addition, in the same salt flat we will take some very funny perspective photos. The driver and the guide will help us, they are already experts in the field.
Lunch included.
Finally, back in Uyuni, we will enjoy a beautiful sunset that will be one of the most beautiful moments we will see in this place. The effect caused by the colors of the sun with the salt gives us a spectacular landscape. It is a good time to take beautiful photos.
Dinner at the hotel.
Overnight at the hotel
*Duration of Visits in Full Day including lunch: 10h.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer from Colchani to the Uyuni airport to take the return flight to La Paz and then your international correspondence.