16 DAYS 15 NIGHTS. Experience one of the Seven Wonders of the World in INCREDIBLE PERU

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1 16 DAYS 15 NIGHTS Experience one of the Seven Wonders of the World in INCREDIBLE PERU

2 PERU 16 DAYS #CATCHMETHERE INFO Any Dates you don t need to wait for a group to be formed the adventure awaits you; solo or with friends! At CatchMeThere, with our partners we focus exclusively on your experience in Peru. Book your flights and give us your dates to ensure a perfect Peruvian experience. Remember! Packages may be tailored to your preferences (price may vary). 16 Days touring the highlights of Peru Sight seeing and adventure trip Sand dune buggy and sandboarding Nazca UNESCO Heritage Site Rainbow Mountain with horse riding one of the seven wonders of the world Machu Picchu Water Rafting

3 Southern Peruvian Highlights CITIES Lima: Sightseeing Tour Ica: Ballestas Islands in Paracas Nazca: Overflight of the Nazca lines. Arequipa: Sightseeing Tour and countryside. Colca: Excursions Puno: Titicaca Lake and Taquile Island Cusco: Sightseeing Tour and nearby ruins Sacred Valley of the Incas: Pisac and Ollantaytambo Machu Picchu: Guided visit of the Citadel and overnight.

4 Arrival DAY 1 Following your arrival to Lima Jorge Chavaz Airport, the team greets you and transfers you to your hotel. Lima City Tour DAY 2 A city tour to take you through Lima during its 3 historical periods. Going through a panoramic view of La Huanca Pucllana, you ll go through impressive Historical Downtown of Lima and then see an unforgettable view of the Pacific Ocean from the district of Miraflores. During the tour you ll also visit BCR Museum and the catacombs.

5 PERU 16 DAYS Ballestas Island Excursion #CATCHMETHERE DAY 3 Boat excursion to the Ballestas Island, in the Paracas National Reserve where one can observe sea lions, pelicans, penguins and marine birds. On the way back, one can also see the "Candelabro", a giant figure etched in the sand on the side hill in the style of Nazca Lines.

6 Sand Buggy & Sandboarding DAY 3 In the afternoon, adventure the sand dunes found between Paracas and Ica, experience a thrilling ride in a sand buggy. Once you reach the destination, you will have the opportunity to sandboard in the Peruvian sand dunes.

7 PERU 16 DAYS Nazca Lines Overfly #CATCHMETHERE DAY 4 Visit the second most famous archeological site in Peru. The mysterious geoglyphs at the UNESCO world Heritage Site range from geometric shapes and swirls to a hummingbird and monkey. View these Nazca drawings from the sky to truly view these lines in their magnificence.

8 Arequipa City Tour DAY 5 Visit the lovely city of Arequipa through a guided tour, including the beautiful quaint Santa Catalina monastery, the Main Square which is considered as one of the most beautiful in Peru and the Cathedral which is a prime example of XIX century Peruvian architecture. You will also have the opportunity to visit La Compania Church and ancient Jesuit Temple.

9 Colca Canyon and Chivay DAY 6 Early morning to start trip to Colca Canyon, visiting on the way Pampas Cañahuas, the Mirador of the Andes, the crater of Chucura, the Mirador of Chivay; where pre-inca andens may be appreciated. You will also be given some free time to visit the thermal and medical baths just outside the city. You will spend the evening and night in Chivay.

10 Cruz Del Condor DAY 7 Visit the Condor s Cross which is the natural observation point from where the magnitude of the Colca Canyon and the spectacular flight of the Majestic condor is appreciated. Visit also the Mirador of Chinina, which homes the famous Hanging Tombs and the Hanging Bridge of Sifón that joins the town of Yanque with Coporaque. At the town of Yanque, visit its beautiful church and its characteristic stone streets among other attractions.

11 Lake Titicaca Uros & Taquile DAY 8 Floating high in the Andes Mountains and forming a natural border between Peru and Bolivia, Lake Titicaca is one of the most remarkable sights in all of South America. You will have an unforgettable motorboat excursion on the waters of Lake Titicaca to the unique "Floating Islands" of the Uros. We continue our motorboat trip to Taquile island and after lunch in a local Taquile inn, you will walk through the various hills and archaeological sites of this 6 km long island.

12 PERU 16 DAYS Travel from Puno to Cusco #CATCHMETHERE DAY 9 Travel along the High Plateau of the Collao, stopping at the Town of Ayaviri, to visit the impressive Temple of Kalasasaya, remnants of the ancient Pucara Culture. On the way, stop in Raqchi, where you ll see a spectacular Inca Sanctuary. Further on, you ll pass through the La Raya Ranch where one can see herds of vicuñas and llamas. During the trip, you ll pass by the lovely Wacarpay Lake, offering spectacular views of the mountains reflected in its calm waters. After, you ll proceed to the beautiful Town of Andahuaylillas, and visit the Church of San Pedro.

13 PERU 16 DAYS Cusco City Tour & Ruins #CATCHMETHERE DAY 10 A guided city tour of Cusco visiting the Main Square, the Cathedral and the Temple of the Sun or Korikancha. You ll be driven out of the city to visit the Inca sites of Kenko, Tambomachay, Puca Pucara and the impressive fortress of Sacsayhuaman strategically built overlooking Cusco.

14 PERU 16 DAYS Rainbow Mountain #CATCHMETHERE DAY 11 Prepare for one of the most spectacular views you will ever see by horse riding and trekking to see the beautiful Rainbow Mountain. Also called Montaña de Siete Colores or Montaña de Colores is a mountain in Peru with an altitude of 5,200 meters above sea level. It is located in the Andes of Peru, in the Cusco Region. These beautiful vivid colours are due to volcanism as well as rare and varied mineralogy in the Andes Mountains. Horse riding is also included as part of this experience going up towards Rainbow Mountain.

15 PERU 16 DAYS Sacred Valley of the Incas #CATCHMETHERE DAY 12 An Excursion to the Sacred Valley of the Incas, which is a succession of picturesque towns, agricultural terraces and archaeological sites. Visiting Pisac s typical Indian market and in the afternoon, go through Calca and Urubamba towns to arrive to the Inca Fortress and Citadel of Ollantaytambo. On the way back, you ll visit the picturesque Andean village or Chinchero which holds the remains of the royal hacienda of Tupac Inca Yupanqui lies. You will also visit the well preserved Inca Wall at the Main Square and visit the beautiful colonial temple built upon Inca foundations.

16 PERU 16 DAYS Machu Picchu #CATCHMETHERE DAY 13 Early start to the day to the Cusco train station for a 3 hour train ride to the famous Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu, also known as the Lost City of the Incas. After arriving at Aguas Calientes, a bus ride awaits which will take you up the 6KM of winding road towards the incredible Machu Picchu. Upon arriving, you ll be given a guided tour of the Citadel, visiting the Main Plaza, Circular Tower, Sacred Sun Dial, Royal Quarters, Temple of the Three Windows and various burial grounds. Hiking Level is low. Should you wish to increase the amount of trekking, we can customize this package.

17 Aguas Calientes DAY 14 Free day which gives you the excellent opportunity to wake up early and enjoy with a beautiful sunrise as well as stroll by the town of Aguas Calientes and visit its thermal waters. You may also walk down to the waterfall by visiting Los Jardins De Mandor with its beautiful botanical gardens. You may also see the Mariposario (Butterfly research facility) along the route. Alternatively for the most adventurous this may be replaced by a trek to Huayna Pichu (extra; weather permitting).

18 Rafting the Urubamba River DAY 15 Driving to the shores of the Upper Urubamba River, our professional rafting guides will give you a safety talk and provide you with all the proper equipment for Rafting. You will be rafting for approximately two and a half hours, running class II and III, introductory type rapids. After you arrive to the base campground, a sauna will be awaiting you.

19 International Flight DAY 16 Depending on your flight itinerary, you will fly from Cusco to Lima where you will then be taking your international flight back home.

20 Standard Package Inclusions 15 Nights Accommodation in 3* or better All breakfasts and meals as described in the detailed program All entrance tickets and bus tickets applicable All the transfers indicated in detailed itinerary All Bus and Train Tickets Bus ticket from Aguas Calientes Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes All applicable taxes All bilingual guided tours Standard Package Exclusions International flights Baggage excess. (for buses or internal flights) Alcoholic drinks, soda or bottled mineral water Personal expenses Tips International or National personal telephone calls Meals not mentioned Second entrance to Machu Picchu

21 Our trusted Peruvian partners have been in operation for over a decade and we have partnered up with them after experiencing first hand their professionality, and time and time again with our satisfied customers. OUR PARTNERS Our travel partners will ensure that each and every day is perfectly pieced together, maximizing your time spent in Peru. Leave it in our hands and we can ensure an unforgettable experience in this beautiful city in the south American continent.

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