Discovering Peru
2024
Discovering Peru
15-day - 14-night tours
Wondering where to go? Discover the most beautiful and diverse country in Latin America. We'll take you on a tour of Peru's must-see sights, from the Pacific coast to the Andes mountain range, and of course, its many different cultures.
Tour stops: Lima - Paracas - Nazca - Arequipa - Colca Canyon - Puno - Lake Titicaca - Cusco - Sacred Valley of the Incas - Machu Picchu
Find out more -> https://www.peruinkasroutes.com/a-la-decouverte-du-perou/
Highlights of the trip
During your stay you can enjoy the following highlights: Culture / Heritage, Faune and flora, Adventure / Sports & Leisure, Off the beaten track, Travelling alone and travelling in a group.
Best months to go
The best time(s) to go is/are : Mars, Avril, Mai, Juin, Juillet, Août, Septembre, Octobre, Novembre.
How to get there?
You can get there by Plane, Boat, Car, Train, Tourism bus.
PERÚ INKA'S ROUTES
From 1500€ à 2000€ / person
Travel suitable for :
Detail of the stay : Discovering Peru - 15 days
D-1: Lima
Steps: Lima
Reception at the airport and transfer to your chosen hotel. Afternoon at leisure (depending on your flight arrival time). Overnight at your hotel.
J-2 : Lima - Paracas
Steps: Lima
Morning guided tour of Lima: visit to the Plaza de Armas, home to the Cathedral, City Hall, Presidential Palace, San Francisco Church and Catacombs. Continuation to Miraflores, Lima's modern district on the shores of the Pacific Ocean. In the afternoon, departure for Paracas by superior-category bus. Arrive in Paracas late afternoon and check into your hotel.
J-3: Paracas - Nazca
Steps: Paracas
In the morning, transfer to the port of Paracas for the Ballestas Islands. These islands, with their natural rock formations, are home to a large marine fauna and colonies of birds such as guanay, piquero, pelican, cormorant, Humboldt penguin, sea lions and sometimes even dolphins. Return to the port and departure by superior-category bus to Nazca. Overnight in hotel.
J-4: Nazca - Arequipa
Steps: Nazca
Free morning. Suggested free morning: a flight over the Nazca lines. Walk to the Chauchilla cemetery and its 1000-year-old mummies. In the afternoon, transfer to Arequipa by top-category bus. Arrive in Arequipa late at night and transfer to hotel.
D-5: Arequipa - City tour and surroundings
In the morning, discover the white city of Arequipa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site: visit the Yanahuara district and its pretty square, and the Mirador de Carmen Alto offering a magnificent view of the valley and volcanoes. The tour continues to the colonial center, the central market, the Company cloisters and the Santa Catalina Monastery. The latter was closed to the public for centuries. Now harmoniously restored, it gives an idea of what Arequipa was like in the 17th century. Free afternoon and overnight at hotel.
J-6: Arequipa – Canyon de Colca
Steps: Chivay
Morning departure for the Colca Canyon. Head for the altiplano, which reaches an altitude of over 4,000 metres, passing through the Aguada Blanca reserve, home to a rich variety of local fauna: vicuñas, llamas, alpacas, viscachas (squirrel rabbits). Once you've reached the highest point at 4900 m, you descend into the Colca valley for lunch in the village of Chivay (3500 m).
Optional: In the afternoon, acclimatization hike to the 40º C thermal baths for a relaxing dip (admission not included). Overnight at hotel.
J-7: Canyon de Colca – Puno
Steps: Chivay
Early in the morning, departure from Chivay by bus to the Condor Cross. Before arrival, a short hike along the canyon's edge to appreciate its depths and the flight of the condor. On the way back from Chivay: stops at the canyon's main viewpoints, passing through pretty villages. Lunch in Chivay (not included). In the afternoon, continuation of the itinerary by bus to Puno, passing through the immense landscapes of the altiplano. There will be stops to observe the wildlife. Late afternoon arrival in Puno, at 3800 meters. Overnight in hotel.
D-8: Puno - Uros and Amantani Islands
Steps: Isla Amantani
In the morning, we head for the port for a boat trip on Lake Titicaca. Visit to the Uros islands: meet the inhabitants, who live on these artificial islands built with their own hands. On to Amantani Island, where lunch will be served. Settle in with the locals. In the late afternoon, walk to the ruins at the top of the island to watch the sunset over the immense lake. Dinner and overnight stay.
J-9: Ile Taquile - Puno
Steps: Puno
Cross the lake to Taquile Island: an island of great ethnic and cultural value, thanks to its inhabitants who continue to live according to the customs and community laws of their ancestors. Arrival on the island will be followed by a walk to the village to appreciate the beautiful panorama of Bolivia's Cordillera Real and the exceptional weavings. After lunch, departure from the port to Puno. Arrival in the afternoon. Overnight in hotel.
J-10: Puno - Cusco
Steps: Puno
In the morning, departure by sightseeing bus to Cusco via the archaeological site of Pukara, where traces of one of the first pre-Inca civilizations on the altiplano are still visible. Followed by a stop at La Raya (4370 m), which marks the end of the altiplano and the beginning of the Andean valley where the Inca civilization developed. Lunch break in a tourist restaurant before visiting the temple of Inca Wiracocha and the village of Andahuaylillas, home to the Sistine Chapel of the Andes. Arrival in Cusco, former capital of the Inca empire. Transfer to hotel and overnight stay.
D-11: Cusco - Visit of the city and its surroundings
In the morning, departure by private vehicle accompanied by a guide to the Cristo Blanco statue. 2-hour walking tour of the city center, including a visit to the Sacsayhuaman Inca fortress: huge stone blocks of unprecedented precision. We continue our descent into the city center, passing through the San Blas district, famous for its craftsmen and Inca walls, the main squares and the traditional market. In the latter, you'll meet merchants in traditional dress and typical Peruvian products. Free afternoon and overnight at hotel.
J-12: Cusco - Pisaq - Moray - Maras - Ollantaytambo
Steps: Písaq
In the morning, departure by private vehicle for the Sacred Valley to visit the ruins of Pisaq and its colorful Indian market. Departure for Moray to discover the impressive agricultural terraces and irrigation canals of the Inca era. Followed by a visit to the salt pans of Maras: home to hundreds of salt pans suspended in terraces on the mountainsides, dating back to Inca times. The tour continues to the citadel of Ollantaytambo and the fortress overlooking the village. End of the afternoon free to stroll through the narrow streets of the village. Overnight at your hotel.
J-13: Ollantaytambo - Machu Picchu - Cusco
Steps: Ollantaytambo
Early in the morning, take the train to the village of Aguas Calientes to reach, by bus, the historic sanctuary of Macchu Picchu: the most important material heritage left by the Inca civilization. Guided tour of the citadel, lasting around two hours, followed by free time to discover Machu Picchu's massive, refined architecture. Return to Ollantaytambo by train, then by bus to Cusco. Arrival and transfer to hotel.
D-14: Free day in Cusco
Free day to enjoy the city of Cusco: capital of the Inca empire.
J-15: Cusco - Lima
Transfer to Cusco airport. Flight to Lima, followed by international flight.
