Peru. Classic. 7 days. Say YES to adventure and discover the best of Peru! VVVV

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1 Peru 7 days Say YES to adventure and discover the best of Peru! VVVV Classic

2 ITINERARY Highlights Do you want to discover most of Peru, but don t have a lot of time? Then this tour will fit your expectations perfectly! In 7 days time, we will show you the highlights of a country that is incredibly rich in history, culture and nature. Visit the most prominent and vibrant cities like Lima and Cusco, picturesque villages in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, the big variety of wildlife and of course one of the 7 wonders of the world: The Machu Picchu. Explore Lima, a mix of modern and classical culture An unforgettable flight over the incredible Nazca Lines See the big variety of wildlife of the Ballestas Islands Enjoy the city of Cusco and its surrounding archaeological sites, its rich culture, variety of food and ancient history. Tour around the typical Peruvian villages and Inca agriculture places in the Sacred Valley of the Inca s Witness the magnificent Machu Picchu, one of the 7 wonders of the world Day 1: Lima City Tour When you arrive to Lima, we transfer you from the airport to your hotel depending on the time of your flight. Then in the afternoon (13H00), the city tour start with a duration of four hours approx. We will be visiting San Martin Plaza and Jiron de la Union which is a fascinating boulevard that leads to the Plaza de Armas, the main plaza. Next is the Monastery of San Francisco, a World Heritage Site. This monastery is renowned for its Spanish Baroque architecture. The first cemetery of Lima the Catacombs- is hidden underneath these monastery floors. Our driver will take you to your hotel where you will have the rest of the day at your leisure.

3 Day 2: Islas Ballestas Today, after an early breakfast in your hotel we will start our journey at 3.30 a.m. to Paracas. Upon arrival we will transfer you to Paracas Bay to take the tour by motorboat to the Ballestas Islands, three small islands filled with wildlife just a few minutes from the coast. On the journey to the islands, we will be able to see the Candelabro, a giant hieroglyph in the shape of a candleholder. When we arrive to the Ballestas Islands, we will stay on the boat while observing the frenzy of amazing animals including noisy but playful seals and sea lions, as well as a huge numbers of sea birds including, Humbolt penguins, pelicans, tendrils, Inca terns, Peruvian boobys, red legged cormorants and guanays. After our tour of the islands, we will have lunch and drive to Nazca where we will spend the night. Day 3: Nazca Lines - Huacachina Oasis After breakfast, we ll drive you to the airport, where we take a 30 minute flight over the incredible Nazca Lines. During this flight over the Nazca Lines, we will be able to see the most fascinating figures such as: the monkey, hummingbird, tree, parrot, astronaut, dog, condor and others. After the flight, we drive from Nazca to Ica where we will visit the beautiful Huacachina Oasis. A magical sight in the middle of the desert. Then we have a break for lunch and you can enjoy this incredible palm trees lined, blue-green oasis, surrounded by sand dunes. In these dunes you can book a wild, unforgettable sand buggy ride and sand-boarding adventure (not included). Leaving you enough time to enjoy the sight of a beautiful sunset in the desert, we return to Lima where you will stay in a hotel for the night.

4 Day 4: Cusco City Tour After your flight from Lima to Cusco in the morning, a private transportation will await you at the airport for your next hop. At 1:30 p.m. you will be picked up from the hotel to take the city tour of about 4 hours. First, we will visit the Cathedral of Cusco, located on the Plaza de Armas. Then our tour will continue to Qorikancha (temple of the sun). This is one of the finest specimens of ancient architecture, an Inca temple. Then we ll visit the convent of Santo Domingo. Later we will move on to the rest of the archaeological sites located just outside the city of Cusco. These sites are Sacsayhuaman, Q enqo, Pukapukara y Tambomachay. We will return to the city to spend the night in Cusco. Day 5: Vip Sacred Valley We will start our VIP excursion through the Sacred Valley of the Incas in Chinchero, where we will join a traditional weaving workshop. This village is mainly comprised of mud brick (adobe) houses and the locals still go about their businesses in traditional dress. The walls and roofs of this town are covered in beautiful floral and religious designs. We will be part of the most remarkable textile handmaking display and see how the locals are working fashion. Then, we continue with a guided tour to the non-traditional Maras Moray circuit, a unique archaeological group that is one of a kind. The gigantic circular depressions in the ground surface, with their respective irrigation canals were believed to be an agriculture investigation centre of the Inca s but also a vibration complex. Then we drive to the salt mines located 7 km from Moray, pass through a typical Spanish village called Maras. To the northwest of the town of Maras, we will find around 2000 small wells that local people still use today to provide themselves with salt. Then we go to the next stop, Urubamba, where we will enjoy a great lunch. In the afternoon we will visit the village of Ollantaytambo and the Inca Archaeological site of Ollantaytambo which was inhabited 500 years ago and still remains in pretty good state... The name of city behold an amazing history similar to Romeo & Juliet that our guide will have the pleasure to explain to you more in details. You have then the choice to pass the night directly in the cute town of Ollantaytambo or go drectly to Aguas Calientes.

5 Day 6: Machu Picchu Our transportation will pick you up after breakfast and take you to the train station where you will board a train to Aguas Calientes depending on your location. Once in Aguas Calientes, your guide will welcome you and give you some last minute information before starting your tour to Machu Picchu. We will then take a bus up the mountain. This bus journey takes around 25 minutes and follows a winding slope with beautiful views. Upon our arrival, we will check in at the Machu Picchu entrance gate before starting your long awaited tour of the sacred Incan citadel. This tour will last around 2 hours. We will experience the mysteries and magic of the sacred Incan citadel of Machu Picchu by visiting the Main Plaza, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Sundial, the Royal Quarters, the Temple of Three Windows and various cemeteries. When the tour finishes, we will return to Aguas Calientes to have lunch. Your return to Cusco will be by train. At the train station our staff will be waiting to escort you to your hotel in Cusco. Day 7: End of Tour Today our tour concludes. After breakfast at the scheduled time you will be transported to the bus terminal or airport for your next destination, or to return home, with the memories of an experience of a lifetime!

6 INCLUDED Briefing the night before your tour. Airport/hotel pick-up. A private, professional English/Spanish speaking guide. Ground transportation. Domestic flight. Train ticket Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo round trip. Bus up/down to Machu Picchu. All entrance tickets mentioned in the program (except sand buggy ride/sand boarding). 6 Nights elected hotel. Flight over the Nazca Lines. Meals as indicated in the itinerary: 6x breakfast, 3x lunch. First aid kit. NOT INCLUDED Mineral water/snacks. International flight tickets. Dinner. Gratuities. Thermal springs entrance fee ($10 Aguas Calientes). RECOMMENDATIONS Walking shoes. Appropriate clothing (rain coat, warm sweater & t-shirt) *Temperatures can differ per destination. Extra cash in soles. Light backpack. Flashlight. Camera. Snacks & bottled water. Always travel with your passport on you; keep a copy in your luggage in case of loss. Also, it is possible to leave your extra luggage at our office during your tour. You can recuperate them personally or have them delivered to your hotel on the day of your return in Cusco.

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