Complete Peru II

26 days 25 nights

Itinerary: Lima - Cajamarca - Chachapoyas - Chiclayo - Lima - Nazca - Arequipa - Puno - Cusco - Manu - Cusco - Lima

Day 1

- Reception at Lima airport then immediate flight to Cajamarca
- Reception at Cajamarca airport
- Transfer to your hotel of choice.
A.M. Excursion to the ‘Ventanillas de Otuzco’
P.M. City tour and Inca baths Overnight

Day 2

A.M. Trip in 4x4 to Chachapoyas
- Breakfast along the way
- Short break in Celendin
- Continuation of the journey
- Arrival at Chachapoyas or Tingo
- Accommodation in 3 star hotel, dinner.

Day 3

- Breakfast in the hotel
- Excursion to Kuelap fort
- Lunch
- Journey to Chiclayo City
- Accommodation on arrival

Day 4

- Breakfast in the hotel
- A visit to the Lord of Sipan’s Royal Tombs Museum
- Transfer to the airport

Includes:
- Private transport in 4x4s
- 01 nights accommodation in 4 star hotel in Cajamarca
- 02 nights accommodation in 3 star hotel in Chachapoyas or Tingo
- Meals outlined in the program (3 breakfasts, 01 lunch, 2 dinners)
- Mentioned excursions with local guides in Spanish
- Entrance fees included

Day 5

2.00 pm Lima city Tour

- You will learn about pre-Hispanic Lima, colonial Lima and modern day Lima.
We start by visiting “Huaca Pucllana” (1) a magnificent administrative and ceremonial centre of Lima culture, built in the 4th century A.D. and considered by the Incas “naupallaqta” or a sacred town.
We show you the historic center: Republic promenade, St. Martins Square, main square, Government Palace, cathedral, Archbishops palace, Municipal Palace, old streets with colonial mansions and Moorish style balconies.
We visit the church and convent of San Francisco the largest monument of colonial art in the Americas; its choir loft and the monks library; sacristan, with paintings by Zurbaran and Rivera; the main cloisters large patio decorated with tiles from Seville from the 16th century, Moorish arches and the catacombs, underground crypts of the colonial period.
The tour continues to the more traditional residential districts: El Olivar de San Isidro, with olive trees brought from Spain in the 17th century, Miraflores central park and Larco Mar; a symbol of modern day Lima, a center full of international attractions, restaurants, shops and also a great place to enjoy a spectacular panoramic view over the Pacific Ocean.

6.30 p.m. Transfer to the hotel.

Day 6

12.00 p.m. Hotel pickup and transfer to bus terminal toward Nazca.
- Arrival in Nazca transfer to chosen hotel.

Day 7

- Hotel pickup and transfer to the aerodrome
- The Mysterious Nazca Lines.
- The Nazca leave an amazing legacy, perhaps the most astonishing of all the ancient Peruvian cultures: The Nazca Lines. A large expanse called the Nazca plains is covered by these mysterious markings. From above you can apreciate geometric lines, shapes and sillohuettes of animals and birds etched into this dry, arid and rocky terrain.
8.00 a.m.Flight over the Nazca lines: approx. 40 minutes, you will see the spider, monkey, humming bird and condor figures. 3.30 p.m. Travel to Arequipa
- Nazca – Arequipa, journey lasts 8 hours, arriving in Arequipa at around 11.30 p.m.
- Pickup from the bus terminal and transfer to hotel.

Day 8

Arequipa
- City Tour Arequipa
9.00 a.m. Pickup from hotel to begin the excursion

Duration: 3.5 hours
Description: Visit to the Santa Catalina Monastery, Main Square, Cathedral, Church and cloisters of the Company of Jesus, San Francisco church.
Includes: transport, professional guide, entrance fees.
- Transfer to hotel

Day 9

- Visit to the Colca Canyon
8.00 a.m. Hotel pickup and travel to the Colca Canyon, throughout the journey there is beautiful scenery made up of agricultural terracing and snow covered mountains. We will also see vicuna reserves, at around 1.00 p.m. we arrive in Chivay then go to the Calera baths (15 minutes from the town) before returning to Chivay to spend the night in a hostel. In the afternoon there will be a chance to visit the handy crafts market in Chivay

Day 10

6.00 a.m. Continental breakfast in the hotel at the specified time, travel to the Condor Cross, from where you can appreciate the depth and beauty of the canyon and witness the flight of the condors; the lords and masters of this great canyon.
On the way back we visit several villages in the region: Pinchollo, Maca and Yanque. After lunch in Chivay we then travel back to Arequipa arriving at around 18:30.

Includes: Return transport, accommodation at the canyon, guide, meals and entrance fees.
What to take: Light clothing, sun screen, sun hat, comfortable shoes, camera or camcorder.
- Transfer to the hotel in Arequipa.

Day 11

- Hotel pickup and travel to the airport in Arequipa for the flight to Juliaca.
- Reception at the airport in Juliaca and transfer to Puno City.
2:00 p.m. Pickup from hotel for trip to Sillustani
- An archaeological site, one of the most important cemeteries in the Americas with 12 meter tall constructions. Each tower contains up to 10 mummies.

Day 12

Island Uros , Taquile and Amantaní

8:00 a.m. Pickup from hotel and transfer to the port.
We navigate Lake Titicaca heading towards the Uros floating islands; one of the most important and well known. The houses on the islands are made entirely from ´Totora´ a reed plant that grows in abundance on the shores of the lake. The plant is harvested and used to make boats, houses, handy crafts as well as the islands themselves.
We then make our way to Amantani Island, one of the most beautiful in the region; the locals weave beautiful cloth and traditional outfits. We spend the night on the island in family homes (there are no hotels) which is a fantastic opportunity to get to know more about the lives of these wonderful people.

Day 13

Taquile Island

We visit Taquile Island, another beautiful location with amazing views over the lake. We then travel back to Puno.
Transfer to your hotel.

Includes:
- Transfers in Puno
- Boat trip
- 1 nights accommodation on Amantani Island
- 1 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner. Typical local food.
- A traditional welcome show
- Entrance fee to the island
- Professional guide.

Day 14

- Hotel pickup and transfer to the train station to Cusco.
- Reception at the train station in Cusco and transfer to chosen hotel

Day 15

2:00 p.m. Cusco City Tour

Includes the visit to: The Catedral, the Temple of the Sun Qoricancha, and 4 archeological sites nearby to the city : Sacsayhuaman, Quenqo, Tambomachay y Pucapucara.
Pick Up: 1:30 P.M. in your hotel
Transportation: Tourist bus.
Recommendations: Bring photo camera, film camera, sun block, hat.
Includes: Pick Ups, transportation round trip, bilingual guide, tourist ticket

6:00 p.m. Transfer to the hotel.

Day 16

Sacred Valley
8:30 a.m. Pickup from hotel

Includes visits to:
- Pisac Market
- Ollantaytambo (An Inca Fort)
- Chinchero ( a typical Cusquenan market)

Return: 6:30 p.m.
Departures: Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday
Includes: Transfers, return transport, tourist ticket, bilingual guide, lunch.
What to take: Light clothing, sun screen, sun hat, comfortable shoes, camera or camcorder.
- Transfer to the hotel.

Day 17

5:30 a.m. Machu Picchu

Departure: 5.30 a.m. Pickup from hotel
- Returning at around 8.00 p.m.
Duration: 1 day.
Includes: Hotel pickup and transfer to the train station, return train journey, return bus journey to Machu Picchu from Aguas Calientes, entrance fee to Machu Picchu, professional bilingual guide, lunch.
What to Take: camera, camcorder, light weight clothing, comfortable shoes, water, jumper, sun hat, insect repellent, sun screen.

8.30 p.m. Return from Machu Picchu, pickup from the station and transfer to hotel

Day 18

Collection from hotel for bus journey to Manu

We leave Cusco very early in one of our specially equipped vehicles. We pass through picturesque valleys inhabited by farming communities. At mid morning we visit the pre-Inca tombs of Ninamarca, known as the “Chullpas” before arriving in Paucartambo, a traditional town, which due to its importance in the colonial period retains much of the flavor. As we continue we ascend to the Acjanacu peak at 3,850 meters from which we then descend through the cloud forest, an area rich in endemic species, such as the spectacled bear and rock cockerel, orchids, DROMELIAS, ELECHOS amongst others. We spend the night at our San Pedro Inn.

Day 19

Very early we get the chance to see the courtship dance of the rock cockerel, the Peruvian national bird which possesses a bright red - orange plumage. After breakfast we continue our bus journey through high lying jungle to Pilcopata* to Atalaya port situated on the banks of the Madre de Dios River at an altitude of 700 meters where we start a 15 minute descent down to the river. We can see an enormous diversity of birds such as heron……. Etc. as we make our way to our private reserve “Erica” where we trek along trails between the high and low lying jungle. Overnight at the lodge.

- 1 Optional Descent on mountain bike from San Pedro Lodge (1,700 meters) in the cloud forest to Pilcopata (700 meters) high lying jungle.
-2 Optional from Pilcopata kayak trip (class II and III) of between 1 ½ and 3 hours down the Koshnipata and Madre de Dios Rivers passing the spectacular Koneq ford. Along the way we enjoy some beautiful scenery and a swim in the crystal waters. We continue until we arrive at the lodge.

Day 20

We depart once again in our boat along the Madre de Dios River toward the Boca Manu aerodrome (optional flight Cusco-Boca Manu- 45 mins, it may be possible to join a group traveling over land) At Boca Manu there is a chance to buy last minute provisions and cold drinks before we set sail down the Manu River in the reserve zone. We camp overnight on a beach with white sand. Around the camp are several trails where we can observe many insects, birds, monkeys etc.

Day 21

Early we stop briefly at the Limonal checkpoint where we must present the necessary documents to enter the reserve. We continue upstream along the Manu River toward the Salvador trail where we spend the next two nights at our base camp that has kitchen, toilet and shower facilities as well as radio communication. The wildlife is abundant and we will see countless species of animals either sunbathing on the beaches or feeding in the surrounding trees. Early in the afternoon we trek through the pristine jungle and around Lake Salvador in search of wildlife until nightfall. In the evening there is the option of a walk near to the camp and also to go out on a catamaran; by flash light we will be able to see black caiman out hunting their prey.

Day 22

Early on we get the chance to visit Cocha Salvador once again on the catamaran, we will see fauna such as the giant otter (a species in danger of extinction) fishing, playing and swimming. Also present is the black caiman, hoatzin, spider monkey and beautiful flora. We then return to camp where we enjoy a delicious breakfast followed by a four hour trek through primary jungle to a lake known as Cocha Otorongo. Here we find a 15 meter observation tower from which we can enjoy the jungle scenery and perhaps observe the resident giant otter family.

Day 23

We set sail on our boat down the Manu River to Boca Manu, a small community located at the juncture of the Manu and Alto Madre de Dios Rivers. From this point on the river becomes Madre de Dios River which is the hydrographical axis of the department of Madre de Dios. After around four hours we arrive at the Blanquillo private reserve where we walk several interesting trails. We spend the night camping on the beach.

Day 24

Early on, before breakfast, from a hidden observation point we observe the parrots and macaws feeding at the clay lick or ‘collpa’. The minerals they extract form an important part of their balanced diet. The parakeets, Amazon parrot with blue heads form an unforgettable spectacle of colorful wildlife. We then head back along the Madre de Dios River to Boca Manu airport where there is the option of a flight back to Cusco, otherwise we continue up the Alto Madre de Dios River spending the night camping on the beach.

Day 25

We continue down the river until we reach Atalaya port from where we catch our bus back to Cusco arriving late at night or very early the following day.

Day 26

- Transfer to the airport for the flight to Lima.

Flight Alternatives

DAY THREE: Arrival in Boca Manu from Cusco around midday.
DAY SEVEN: Flight from Boca Manu to Cusco arriving in Cusco in the afternoon.
- We ask passengers who opt to fly to limit their personal luggage to 10 Kg.

Our Services In Manu Include

• Land transport (4x4s or specialized trucks)
• airfares (depending on chosen option)
• river transport (out board motor boats with roof)
• captain
• all biking / kayak equipment depending on choice of activity
• 01 night at San Pedro Inn, 01 night at Erika Lodge
• 01 night at Blanco Inn, camping equipment
• all meals (vegetarian option)
• specialist bilingual guide
• application process and fees for entrance to Manu National Park
• radio communication equipment at all times
• satellite phone in case of emergency
• security and safe for documents and valuables.

Not included

• All meals
• airfares.
  

Fotos de Lima

Fotos de Cajamarca

Fotos de Chachapoyas

Fotos de Chiclayo

Fotos de Nazca

Fotos de Arequipa

Fotos de Puno

Fotos de Cusco

Fotos de Manu