DAY 1: ARRIVAL LIMA
Arrival in Lima. Reception
and transfer to the hotel. Welcome cocktail and hotel accommodation.
Short briefing about next day activities.
Day
2: LIMA - CUSCO - SACRED VALLEY
Morning flight to
Cusco. Arrival in Cusco and reception with immediate transport to Urubamba,
the Incas Sacred Valley. Visit Pisac Inca Ruins and the fortress of
Ollantaytambo. Overnight Hotel in Urubamba. (B,L).
Day 3: SACRED
VALLEY - MACHU PICCHU - CUSCO
Breakfast. Transfer
to the train station in Ollanta followed by a beautiful train ride towards
Aguas Calientes village. Arrival and by public bus transport to the
main entrance of the world famous Machu Picchu Inca ruins. Guided tour
to enjoy one of the most impressive ruins in South America. Late afternoon
public bus to Aguas Calientes and return to Cusco by train. Transfer
to the Hotel in Cusco. (B).
Day 4: CUSCO
CITY & NEARBY RUINS
Breakfast. Morning visit to the nearby ruins of Cusco:
Sacsayhuaman, Qenko, Tambo Machay, including
a visit to the Qorikancha Temple. Free afternoon. Hotel in Cusco. (B).
Day 5: CUSCO
- LIMA
Transfer
to the airport and flight to Lima. Arrival and transfer to the hotel. In
the afternoon tour through the colonial town visiting the Plaza de
Armas, the Cathedral, San Francisco Church an its impressive "Catacombs".
Later on we head towards the modern Lima, the districts of San Isidro
and Miraflores, followed by a visit to the "Gold Museum",
which contains some of the world’s most famous gold artifacts
of the Inca and Pre-Inca civilizations.
Hotel. (B).
Day 6: LIMA
TRANSFER OUT
Breakfast. Transfer
from the hotel to the airport, bus station or program extension.
(B).
Includes: Transport + English speaking
guide (or in requested language) + Entrance fees + Hotel + Noted meals.
Arrival in Lima. Reception
and transfer to the hotel. Welcome cocktail and hotel accommodation.
Short briefing about next day activities.
Day 2: LIMA – NAZCA – ICA
Breakfast. Starting
early in the morning we will be driving south towards Nazca city. Upon
arrival immediate transfer to the airport for the Nazca Lines over-flight,
one of the greatest mysteries of South America. Giant geometrical lines
resembling land strips, intriguing figures such as a condor, monkey
spider, etc. As free bonus and if weather conditions allow it, we will
also over flight The Aqueducts. Transport to Ica. Hotel (B).
Day
3: ICA – BALLESTAS – LIMA
Breakfast. Morning visit to Ballestas Islands,
where we will observe sea lions, cormorants, pelicans, gannets an other
abundant sea birds together with a nice view of the Pacific Ocean. Visit
to Paracas National Reserve. Transport back to Lima. Hotel accommodations.
B).
Day
4: LIMA - CUSCO - SACRED VALLEY
Morning flight to
Cusco. Arrival in Cusco and reception with immediate transport to Urubamba,
the Incas Sacred Valley. Visit Pisac Inca Ruins and the fortress of
Ollantaytambo. Hotel in Urubamba. (B,L).
Day 5: SACRED
VALLEY - MACHU PICCHU - CUSCO
Breakfast. Transfer
to the train station in Ollanta followed by a beautiful train ride towards
Aguas Calientes village. Arrival and by public bus transport to the
main entrance of the famous Machu Picchu Inca citadel. Guided tour to
enjoy one of the most impressive ruins in the world. Late afternoon
public bus to Aguas Calientes and return to Cusco by train. Transfer
to the Hotel in Cusco. (B).
Day 6: CUSCO
CITY & NEARBY RUINS
Breakfast. Morning visit to the nearby ruins of Cusco:
Sacsayhuaman, Qenko, Tambo Machay, including
a visit to the Qorikancha Temple. Free afternoon. Hotel in Cusco. (B).
Day 7: CUSCO
- LIMA
Transfer
to the airport and flight to Lima. Arrival and transfer to the hotel. In
the afternoon tour through the colonial town visiting the Plaza de
Armas, the Cathedral, San Francisco Church an its impressive "Catacombs".
Later on we head towards the modern Lima, the districts of San Isidro
and Miraflores, followed by a visit to the "Gold Museum",
which contains some of the world’s most famous gold artifacts
of the Inca and Pre-Inca civilizations.
Hotel. (B).
Day 8: LIMA
TRANSFER OUT
Breakfast. Transfer
from the hotel to the airport, bus/train station or program extension.
(B).
Includes: Transport + English speaking
guide (or in requested language) + Nazca flight + boat + Train tickets
(RT) + Public bus (RT) + Entrance fees + Hotel +
Noted meals.
ECOPE03 Lima–Cusco–Machu
Picchu-Titicaca 9D/8N
DAY 1: ARRIVAL
LIMA
Arrival in Lima. Reception
and transfer to the hotel. Welcome cocktail and hotel accommodation.
Short briefing about next day activities.
Day 2: LIMA
CITY - PACHACAMAC - LIMA
Breakfast.
Our tour begins through the colonial town visiting the Plaza de Armas,
the Cathedral, San Francisco Church an its impressive
"Catacombs". Later on visit to the "Gold Museum",
which contains some of the world’s most famous gold artifacts
of the Inca and pre-Inca civilizations.
After lunch, at km
32. southward on the Pan-American Highway will take you to the
entrance of the Pachacamac Ruins, an important pre-Inca Sanctuary, where
you can explore the Sun and Moon temples built in pyramidal
platforms. Drive back to Lima. Hotel. (B)
Day 3: LIMA
- CUSCO – SACRED VALLEY
Breakfast. Transfer
to the airport in Lima, flight to Cusco. Arrival and reception at the
airport. Transport to the Sacred Valley. Visit Pisac and Ollantaytambo.
Overnight in a local Hotel in the Sacred Valley. (B,L).
Day 4: SACRED
VALLEY - MACHU PICCHU - CUSCO
Breakfast.
Transfer to Ollanta train station and departure with a tourist train to
Aguas Calientes. Drive by public bus
to Machu Picchu. Entrance.
Tour
Guide . Late afternoon drive to Aguas Calientes by public bus.
Train to Cusco. Arrival and transfer to the Hotel in Cusco. (B).
Day 5: CUSCO
CITY & NEARBY RUINS
Breakfast. Morning
visit to the nearby ruins of Cusco: Sacsayhuaman, Qenko, Tambomachay,
including a visit to the Qorikancha Temple. Free afternoon. Hotel in
Cusco. (B).
Day 6: CUSCO
– PUNO
Breakfast. Transport towards
Puno. First visit to the Andahuaylillas Temple, were we can observe
beautiful 17th century frescoes and a splendid gold-leafed
main altar. Continuing will pass Urcos village and stop in Sicuani for
lunch. Then pass through the Nudo del Vilcanota, which is the highest
crossing point of the White and Black Cordillera de Los Andes (5000
ms). Stop at La Raya where herd of vicuñas can be seen. Continuing to
Puno and hotel accommodation (B,L).
Day 7: PUNO – TITICACA LAKE (UROS & TAQUILE)
From your hotel
transfer to the shores of Titicaca Lake and visit by boat to Uros, the
unique floating islands located on Titicaca Lake. On this group of 40
big island-like packs of floating totora (reeds), Uros natives continue
living like their ancestors, preserving its costumes and their own system
of communal life. Later on we continue to visit the Taquile Island,
where are still living descendants from the Incas and they spin the
finest woven goods in Peru. Return to Puno and transfer to your hotel.
(B,L).
Day 8: PUNO
– SILLUSTANI – TRANSFER OUT
Breakfast. Morning visit to
the Chullpas de Sillustani, tower made from circular stones and which
were used as the burial site of the ancient Hatun Colla chiefs in the
pre – Inca times. Transfer to the airport. Flight to Lima. Hotel. (B,L).
Day 9: LIMA
TRANSFER OUT
Breakfast. Transfer
from the hotel to the airport, bus/train station or program extension.
(B).
Includes: Transport + English speaking
guide (or in requested language) + Boat services + Train tickets (RT)
+ Public bus (RT) + Entrance fees + Hotel +
Noted meals.
ECOPE04 Lima-Cusco-
Machu Picchu-Titicaca – La Paz (Bolivia) 10D/9N
DAY 1: ARRIVAL LIMA
Arrival in Lima. Reception
and transfer to the hotel. Welcome cocktail and hotel accommodation.
Short briefing about next day activities.
Day 2: LIMA
CITY - PACHACAMAC - LIMA
After breakfast our
tour begins through the colonial town visiting the Plaza de Armas, the
Cathedral, San Francisco Church an its impressive "Catacombs".
Later on, towards the modern Lima, the districts of San Isidro and Miraflores,
followed by a visit to the "Gold Museum", which contains some
of the world’s most famous gold artefacts of the Inca and Pre-Inca civilisations.
After lunch, at 32 km. southward on the Pan-American Highway we will
take you to the entrance of the Pachacamac Ruins, an important pre-Inca
Sanctuary, where you can explore the Sun and Moon temples built in pyramid-shaped
platforms. Drive back to Lima. Hotel. (B)
Day 3: LIMA
- CUSCO – SACRED VALLEY
Breakfast. Transfer
to the airport in Lima, flight to Cusco. Arrival and reception at the
airport. Transport to the Sacred Valley for a visit to Pisac ruins and
the impressive fortress of Ollantaytambo. Overnight in a local Hotel
in the Sacred Valley. (B,L).
Day 4: SACRED
VALLEY - MACHU PICCHU - CUSCO
Breakfast. Transfer
to Ollanta train station and departure with a tourist train to Aguas
Calientes. Drive by public bus
to the Machu Picchu entrance. Late afternoon drive to Aguas Calientes
by public bus. Train to Cusco. Arrival and transfer to the Hotel in
Cusco. (B).
Day 5: CUSCO
CITY & NEARBY RUINS
Morning visit to the Qorikancha Temple (or Temple of
the Sun). City tour by the colonial streets, the Cathedral or Mayor
Church where you may observe more than 300 hundred paints of the Cusqueño
art and other beautiful artworks. After lunch we will visit to the nearby
and impressive ruins of Cusco: Sacsayhuaman, Qenko, Tambo Machay. Return
to the hotel in Cusco. (B).
Day 6: CUSCO
– PUNO
Breakfast. Transport towards
Puno. The bus will head south-east. First visit to the Andahuaylillas
Temple, were will observe beautiful 17th century frescoes
and a splendid gold-leafed main altar. Continuing will pass Urcos village
and stop in Sicuani for lunch by your own. Later pass through Sicuani
town. Then pass through the Nudo del Vilcanota, which is the highest
crossing point of the White and Black Cordillera de Los Andes (4200
ms). Arrival and hotel accommodation in Puno. (B).
Day 7: PUNO – TITICACA LAKE- AMANTANI
Full day excursion to the tourist paradise of Amantani
Island. World famous hand weavings and ancient communal way of life
will be admired. Overnight in local Family Houses. (B,L,D)
Day 8: AMANTANI – UROS - PUNO
After a typical breakfast
in a Family House in Amantani, continuing with our fascinating excursion
on the Titicaca Lake, we will visit the Uros Floating Islands. Here
you will see a group of 40 big island-like packs of floating totora
(reeds), where Uros continue living like their ancestors, preserving
its costumes and idiosyncrasy, but above all, their own system of communal
life. Travel back to Puno. Hotel in Puno. (B).
Day 9: PUNO – TIWANAKU - LA PAZ (BOLIVIA)
Breakfast. Transport to Desaguadero. Frontier pass to
Bolivia (change transport). Continue transport to La Paz; on the way
visit Tiwanaku pre-Inca ruins. After this visit continue on the road
with final arrival to La Paz. Hotel accommodations.
(B,L).
Day 10: LA
PAZ
Breakfast. Transfer from the hotel to the airport, bus/train
station or extension program. (B).
Includes: Transport + English speaking
guide (or in requested language) + Boat services + Train tickets (RT)
+ Public bus (RT) + Entrance fees + Hotel + Family house + Noted meals.
ECOPE05 Lima –
Nazca Lines - Machu Picchu - Titicaca Copacabana
- La Paz
10D/9N
DAY 1: ARRIVAL
LIMA
Arrival in Lima.
Reception and transfer to the hotel. Welcome cocktail and hotel accommodation.
Short briefing about next day activities.
Day 2: LIMA
CITY TOUR & GOLD MUSEUM
Breakfast. Our tour
begins through the colonial town visiting the Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral,
San Francisco church an its impressive "Catacombs". Later
on we head towards the districts of San Isidro and Miraflores, followed
by a visit to the "Gold Museum", which contains some beautiful
gold artefacts of the Inca and Pre-Inca civilisations. Hotel in Lima.
(B)
Day 3: LIMA
– ICA – NASCA LINES
Breakfast. Starting
early in the morning private car will transport us towards Ica City.
Then we continue towards Nazca to enjoy an over-flight over Nasca Lines,
one of the greatest mysteries of South America. Giant geometrical lines
resembling land strips, intriguing figures such as a condor, monkey
spider, etc. Later on visit the Nazca Artesian and Cultural Centre where
the Italian Museum is, containing original pieces of the Nazca Lines.
Hotel in Ica. (B).
Day 4:
ICA - BALLESTAS - LIMA
In the morning will be driving north back to visit the
Ballestas Islands, where we will observe sea lions, cormorants, pelicans,
gannets an other abundant sea birds together with a nice view of the
Pacific Ocean. After, we will visit the Paracas National Reserve and
the Julio C. Tello Museum. Late afternoon arrival back and Hotel accommodations
in Lima. (B).
Day 5: LIMA
- CUSCO – SACRED VALLEY
Breakfast. Transfer
to the airport in Lima, flight to Cusco. Arrival and reception at the
airport. Transport to the Sacred Valley for a visit to Pisac ruins and
the impressive fortress of Ollantaytambo with lunch in a nice local
hacienda. Overnight in a Hotel in the Sacred Valley. (B,L).
Day 6: SACRED
VALLEY - MACHU PICCHU - CUSCO
Breakfast. Transfer
to Ollanta train station and departure with a tourist train to Aguas
Calientes. Drive by public bus
to the Machu Picchu entrance. Late afternoon drive to Aguas Calientes
by public bus. Train to Cusco. Arrival and transfer to the Hotel in
Cusco.
Day 7: CUSCO
CITY & NEARBY RUINS
Morning visit to the Qorikancha Temple (or Temple of
the Sun). City tour by the colonial streets, the Cathedral or Mayor
Church where you may observe more than 300 hundred paints of the Cusqueño
art and other beautiful works. After lunch visit to the nearby and impressive
ruins of Cusco: Sacsayhuaman, Qenko, Tambo Machay. Return to the hotel
in Cusco. (B).
Day 8: CUSCO
– PUNO
Breakfast. Transport towards
Puno. The bus will follow south-east. First visit to the Andahuaylillas
Temple, were will observe beautiful 17th century frescoes
and a splendid gilded main altar. Continuing will pass Urcos village
and stop in Sicuani for lunch by your own. Later pass through Sicuani
town. Then pass through the Nudo del Vilcanota, which is the highest
crossing point of the White and Black Cordillera de Los Andes (4200
ms). Arrival, transfer and hotel accommodation in Puno. (B).
Day 9: PUNO – UROS ISLANDS - COPACABANA
Early morning breakfast and then boat towards the
amazing Uros islands. Time to enjoy a visit to this enchanting place. Return to Puno and transport Copacabana by
bus for approximately 3 hrs. On
the way we pass through the small Andean towns of Juli and Pomata in
Peru. Pass of the frontier and arrival in Copacabana (Bolivia). Hotel
accommodation. After check in, visits to the city and surroundings,
the main square and the Cathedral in Copacabana. Return to the hotel.
(B).
Day 10: COPACABANA - SUN ISLAND – PTO. PEREZ.
Breakfast. Full
day excursion to the Sun and Moon Islands.
This legendary and ancestral island belongs to the origins of the Inca
Empire and here will enjoy visiting their temples, archaeology heritage,
Inca trails, and agricultural works among other things. Transport to
Pto. Perez. Hotel accommodation. (B).
Day 11: PTO.
PEREZ – TIWANAKU - LA PAZ
After breakfast
transport to the pre-Inca ruins of Tijuana, one of the most important
ruins in Bolivia and where we will observe the under grown and Kalasasaya
temples, the agricultural hydraulic systems and other important relics
still there as evidences of the ancestral ceremonial centre of the Tiwanaku
Empire. Later on we continue towards the capital of Bolivia. Hotel accommodation
in La Paz. (B,L).
Day 12: LA PAZ OUT.
Breakfast. Transfer from the hotel to the airport, bus/train
station or extension program. (B).
Includes:
Transport + English speaking guide (or in requested language)
+ Boat services + Train tickets (RT) + Public bus (RT) + Entrance fees
+ Hotel + Noted meals.
ECOPE06 Lima-Nazca-Arequipa-Titicaca-
Cusco-Machu Picchu 15D/14N
DAY 1:
ARRIVAL LIMA Day 2:
LIMA - ICA Day 3: ICA
- NAZCA - ICA Day 4:
ICA - BALLESTAS - LIMA Day 5:
LIMA - AREQUIPA Day 6: AREQUIPA
- CHIVAY (COLCA CANYON TOUR 2D/1N) Day 7: CHIVAY - AREQUIPA Day 8:
AREQUIPA - JULIACA - PUNO Day 9:
PUNO - TITICACA LAKE (UROS & TAQUILE ISLANDS) Day 10:
PUNO - CUSCO Day 11: CUSCO
- SACRED VALLEY Day 12: SACRED
VALLEY - MACHU PICCHU - CUSCO Day 13: CUSCO
CITY & NEARBY RUINS Day 14: CUSCO
- LIMA Day 15: LIMA TRANSFER OUT Includes: Transport + English speaking
guide (or in requested language) + Overflight to the Nazca Lines + Airport
fee in Nazca + Boat services + Train tickets (RT) + Public bus (RT)
+ Entrance fees + Hotel + Noted meals.
ECOPE07 The Best of Peru 22D/21N DAY 1: ARRIVAL
LIMA Day 2: LIMA
CITY - PACHACAMAC - LIMA Day 3: LIMA
- CHICLAYO Day 4:CHICLAYO - TRUJILLO Day 5: TRUJILLO
- LIMA - ICA Day 6: ICA - NAZCA - ICA Day 7:
ICA - BALLESTAS - LIMA Day 8:
LIMA - AREQUIPA Day 9: AREQUIPA
- CHIVAY (COLCA CANYON 2D/1N) Day 10: CHIVAY – COLCA CANYON - AREQUIPA Day 11:
AREQUIPA - JULIACA - PUNO Day 12: PUNO - TITICACA LAKE Day 13:
TITICACA LAKE - PUNO Day 14:
PUNO - CUSCO Day 15: CUSCO
- SACRED VALLEY Day 16: SACRED
VALLEY - MACHU PICCHU Day 17:
MACHU PICCHU - CUSCO Day 18:
CUSCO CITY & NEARBY RUINS Day 19: CUSCO - PUERTO MALDONADO Day 20: PUERTO
MALDONADO Day 21: PUERTO MALDONADO - LIMA Day 22: LIMA
TRANSFER OUT Includes: Transport + English speaking
guide (or in requested language) + Overflight to the Nazca Lines + Airport
fee in Nazca + Boat services + Train tickets (RT) + Public bus (RT)
+ Entrance fees + Hotel + Lodge + Noted meals. Not included: domestic flights, airport taxes,
extras, tips, personal expenses.
DAY 1: ARRIVAL
LIMA Day 2: LIMA
CITY - PACHACAMAC - LIMA Day 3:
LIMA - AREQUIPA Day 4: AREQUIPA
- CHIVAY (COLCA CANYON TOUR 2D/1N) Day 5: CHIVAY - AREQUIPA Day 6:
AREQUIPA - CUSCO CITY & NEARBY RUINS Day 7: CUSCO
- SACRED VALLEY Day 8: SACRED
VALLEY - MACHU PICCHU Day 9: FREE
DAY IN CUSCO Day 10: CUSCO
– PUNO Day 11: PUNO – TITICACA LAKE - AMANTANI Day 12: AMANTANI – UROS - PUNO Day 13: PUNO - COPACABANA (BOLIVIA) Transport from Puno to Copacabana by bus for approximately
3 hrs. On the way will pass
through the small Andean towns of Juli and Pomata in Peru. Pass of the
frontier and after it, arrival in Copacabana (Bolivia). Hotel accommodation.
After check in, visits to the city and surroundings, the main square
and the Cathedral in Copacabana. Return to the hotel. (B). Day 14: COPACABANA - SUN ISLAND - LA PAZ Breakfast. Full
day excursion to the Sun Island. This legendary and ancestral island
belongs to the origins of the Inca Empire and here will enjoy visiting
their temples, archaeology heritage, Inca trails, agricultural works
and others. Continue transport to La Paz. Arrival and hotel accommodation.
(B). Day 15: THE CITY OF LA PAZ Breakfast. City tour visiting the famous Mercado
de Brujas (Witch’s Market), San Francisco Church, and tour continue
until the Murillo Main Square, where the Cathedral, Government Palace
and the National Congress are located. After this, will be visiting
the famous colonial street named Jaén, where we can visit four interesting
museums situated in this street. Changing our stage, the tour will continue
through the well-known residential areas of La Paz, such as Obrajes,
Calacoto and La Florida. Finally will arrive to the great Valley of
the Moon. Return to the hotel in La Paz. (B). Day 16: LA PAZ - UYUNI Breakfast. Transport (combination bus & train)
from La Paz to Uyuni village, situated at the border of the world famous
"Salar de Uyuni". Arrival and hotel accommodation in Uyuni.
(B):
Day 17: UYUNI - SALAR DE UYUNI - SAN JUAN Breakfast. Overland to the largest Salt Desert
of the continent, on the way visiting the Isla Pescado (Fish Island)
and reaching San Juan village. Overnight in local houses. (B,L). Day 18: SAN JUAN - LAGUNA COLORADA Day 19: LAGUNA COLORADA - ALOTA VILLAGE Breakfast. Early departure to visit the geysers
of the Morning Sun and. Visit Laguna Verde also enjoying the view of
the surrounding volcanoes. Transport to Alota Village. Arrival and hotel
accommodation. (B,L). Day 20: ALOTA – UYUNI. Breakfast. Overlanding Vilama and Pampa Colorada
will finally arrive in Uyuni for a well deserved rest. Hotel Accommodation.
(B,L). Day 21: UYUNI – POTOSI Breakfast. Overland transport to the city of Potosi . Arrival early in
the afternoon in time for a short city tour. Hotel accommodations. (B,BL). Day 22: POTOSI – SUCRE. Morning visit to the famous Minas de Cerro Rico, where you will see how
the miners are still working to obtain the products (silver and tin).
Visit La Casa de la Moneda Museum.
After lunch transport to Sucre city. Arrival and hotel accommodations.
(B). Day 23: SUCRE – LA PAZ Morning visit to the beautiful city of Sucre city
registered as “Cultural Heritage of Mankind”. Afternoon transfer to
the the airport and flight to La Paz. Arrival in La Paz and transfer
to the hotel. (B). Day 24: La Paz Transfer
out. Includes: Transport + English speaking
guide (or in requested language) + Overflight to the Nazca Lines + Airport
fee in Nazca + Boat services + Train tickets (RT) + Public bus (RT)
+ Entrance fees + Hotel + Family house + Noted meals. Not included: domestic flights,
airport taxes, extras, tips, personal expenses.
ECOPE09 Peru (Machu Picchu) & Ecuador (Galapagos)
10D/9N Peru: Day
1: LIMA. Day
2: LIMA-CUSCO-URUBAMBA. Day
3: MACHU PICCHU-CUSCO Day
4: CUSCO-LIMA.
Ecuador: Day 5: LIMA-QUITO. Day
6: QUITO-GALAPAGOS. Day
7: GALAPAGOS. Day
8: GALAPAGOS. Day 9: GALAPAGOS-QUITO. Day
10: QUITO. Includes:
Transport + English speaking guide (or in requested language)
+ Train tickets (RT) + Public bus (RT) + Entrance fees + Hotel + Noted
meals + Galapagos Cruise Not included:
air tickets, entrance fee to
Galapagos National Park, extras, tips. ECOPE10 Peru (Machu Picchu) & Ecuador (Galapagos)
15D/14N Peru: Day 1: LIMA. Day
2: LIMA-CUSCO-URUBAMBA. Day
3: MACHU PICCHU-URUBAMBA Day
4: URUBAMBA - CUSCO Day
5: CUSCO - LIMA
Day 6: LIMA – QUITO Day
7: QUITO – OTAVALO Day
8: OTAVALO – QUITO Day
9: QUITO - GALAPAGOS Day
10: GALAPAGOS Day 11: GALAPAGOS Day
12: GALAPAGOS Day
13: GALAPAGOS – GUAYAQUIL
Arrival in Lima. Reception
and transfer to the hotel. Welcome cocktail and hotel accommodation.
Short briefing about next day activities.
Breakfast. Starting
early in the morning private car will transport us towards Ica City.
On the way, we will be visiting an artesian Pisco and wine factory. Arrival in
Ica. Hotel accommodation. Free afternoon. (B).
Early morning will
be driving to Nazca for the optional Nazca Lines over-flight, one of
the greatest mysteries of South America. Giant geometrical lines resembling
land strips, intriguing figures such as a condor, monkey spider, etc.
As free bonus and if the weather conditions allow it, we will over flight
The Aqueducts. Here we will also visit the Nazca Artesian and Cultural
Center where the Italian Museum is, containing original pieces of the
Nazca Lines; and also see how the artesian people do in ceramic, some
copies of the original Huacos; and how they obtain the gold in an artesian
way too. Transport back. Hotel
in Ica. (B).
In the morning will be driving north back to visit the
Ballestas Islands, where we will observe sea lions, cormorants, pelicans,
gannets an other abundant sea birds together with a nice view of the
Pacific Ocean. After, we will visit the Paracas National Reserve and
the Julio C. Tello Museum. Late afternoon arrival back and Hotel accommodations
in Lima. (B).
From Lima flight towards Arequipa, one of the most beautiful
areas in Peru. Transfer in and visit the “White” City” including Santa Catalina
Monastery, Mansión del Fundador, El Molino de Sabandía and La Momia
de Ampato (Ampato Mummy). Hotel
Accommodation in Arequipa. (B).
Morning drive towards
the Aguada National Reserve where you can observe heard of Vicuñas on
the high plateaux. On the way enjoy nice views of the Volcanoes: Misti,
Chachani and Ampato. Box lunch on the way and finally arrival in Chivay
Town. Overnight in a local hotel. (B, BL).
Early morning starts
our journey towards “Cruz del Condor” to observe the impressive flight
of the Condor, the “King of the Andes”. From here we get a view of the
famous Colca Canyon, the deepest in the world. Return to Chivay continuing
afterwards back to Arequipa where we will arrive late in the afternoon.
Transfer to your hotel. (B, BL).
Flight to Juliaca
and transfer to Puno City. On the way visit the Chullpas de Sillustani,
the burial site of the ancient Hatun Colla chiefs and located on the
shores of the solitary Umayo Lake. On their own and after arrival in
the hotel, passengers can visit the main square and have the opportunity
to appreciate the Indian Market in the city of Puno and all the surroundings
in this area. Hotel accommodation in Puno. (B).
From your hotel
transfer to the shores of Titicaca Lake and by boat travel to Uros,
the unique floating islands located on Titicaca Lake. On this group
of 40 big island-like packs of floating totora (reeds), Uros natives
continue living like their ancestors, preserving its costumes and idiosyncrasy,
but above all, their own system of communal life. Later on we continue
to visit the Taquile Island, where are still living descendants from
the Incas and they spin the finest woven goods in Peru. Late afternoon
return to Puno and transfer to your hotel. (B,L).
Bus transport to Cusco. On the way visit to the communities
of Pucará and La Raya where Vicuñas can be seen. Stop in Sicuani town
for lunch. Afterwards we continue towards Raqchi to visit the Temple
of Wiracocha and finally we will get a stop in Andahuaylillas to visit
the famous Chapel of Checacupe.
Hotel in Cusco. (B).
Breakfast. Transport
to the Sacred Valley to visit Pisac ruins, the Pisac Indian market and
the impressive fortress of Ollantaytambo with lunch in a nice local
hacienda. Overnight in a Hotel in the Sacred Valley. (B,L).
Early morning transfer to the Ollanta train station
and departure with a local train to Aguas Calientes. From this point,
driving with a public bus will be at the entrance to the famous Lost
City of the Incas: Machu Picchu, one of the most impressive ruins in
the world. Late afternoon drive to Aguas Calientes by public bus and
return to Cusco. Hotel in Cusco. (B).
Breakfast. Morning visit to the nearby ruins of Cusco:
Sacsayhuaman, Qenko, Tambo Machay, including
a visit to the Qorikancha Temple. Free afternoon. Hotel in Cusco. (B).
Transfer to the airport
and flight to Lima. Arrival and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon
tour through the colonial town visiting the Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral,
San Francisco Church an its impressive "Catacumbas". Later
on we head towards the modern Lima, the districts of San Isidro and
Miraflores, followed by a visit to the "Gold Museum", which
contains some of the world’s most famous gold artefacts of the Inca
and Pre-Inca civilisations. Hotel. (B).
Breakfast. Transfer
from the hotel to the airport, bus/train station or program extension.
(B).
Arrival in Lima. Reception and transfer to the
hotel. Welcome cocktail and hotel accommodation. Short briefing about
next day activities.
Breakfast. Tour starts
early in the morning and will take you through the colonial town visiting
the Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral, San Francisco Church an its impressive
"Catacombs". Later on, we will head towards the modern Lima,
the districts of San Isidro and Miraflores, followed by a visit to the
"Gold Museum", which contains some of the world’s most famous
gold artefacts of the Inca and Pre-Inca civilisations. Lunch at pax
own. After lunch, at 32 km. southward on the Pan-American Highway will
take you to the entrance of the Pachacamac Ruins, an important pre-Inca
Sanctuary, where you can explore the Sun and the Moon temples built
in pyramid-shaped platforms. Drive back to Lima. Hotel in Lima. (B).
Transfer to the airport in Lima from where we flight to Chiclayo, located
on the north coast of Peru. Transfer to your hotel. After check in we
will visit the Tucume archaeological complex composed of 26 adobe pyramids.
In the afternoon visit to Huaca Rajada an archaeological complex of
two pyramids and where we will find the famous tomb of the Mochica Leader
known as the Lord of Sipan. Here we will also have the opportunity to
visit the Sipan Museum. Late evening return to your hotel in Chiclayo.
(B).
Our program will
begin early in the morning visiting the Local Market and the "Mercado
de Brujos", continuing with the Brunning Museum in Lambayeque City,
which contains wonderful gold and silver pieces of the Mochica and Chimu
cultures. We continue driving towards Trujillo city. In the afternoon
visit to the famous Chan Chan Ruins, considered the largest mud city
in the world and declared Cultural Patrimony of the Humanity. It was
the nucleus of the Chimu culture in the 12th century. By
the sunset time we will be in Huanchaco Beach were you will see the
traditional artesian fishers with their "Caballitos de Totora”
(reed boats). Hotel. (B).
Starting early in
the morning transfer from the hotel to the airport in Trujillo, from
where we will be flying to Lima. Arrival in Lima and immediately private
car will transport you towards Ica. On the way we will be visiting an
artesian pisco and wine factory. Arrival in Ica. Hotel accommodation. Lunch at your own. Free afternoon.
(B).
Early morning will
be driving to Nazca for the optional Nazca Lines over-flight, one of
the greatest mysteries of South America. Giant geometrical lines resembling
land strips, intriguing figures such as a condor, monkey spider, etc.
As free bonus and if the weather conditions allow it, we will also over
flight The Aqueducts. Here we will also visit the Nazca Artesian and
Cultural Centre where the Italian Museum is, containing original pieces
of the Nazca Lines; and also see how the artesian people do in ceramic,
some copies of the original Huacos; and how they obtain the gold in
an artesian way too. Transport
back. Hotel in Ica. (B).
In the morning will be driving north back to visit the
Ballestas Islands, where we will observe sea lions, cormorants, pelicans,
gannets an other abundant sea birds together with a nice view of the
Pacific Ocean. After, we will visit the Paracas National Reserve and
the Julio C. Tello Museum. Evening arrival back and Hotel accommodation
in Lima. (B).
From Lima flight towards Arequipa, one of the most beautiful
areas in Peru. Transfer in and visit the “White” City” including Santa Catalina
Monastery, Mansión del Fundador, El Molino de Sabandía and La Momia
de Ampato (Ampato Mummy). Hotel
Accommodation in Arequipa. (B).
Early morning drive
towards the Aguada National Reserve where you will observe Vicuñas wandering
on the high plateaux. On the way we will enjoy nice views of the Volcanoes:
Misti, Chachani and Ampato. Box lunch on the way and finally arriving
at Chivay Town. Hotel in Chivay. (B, BL).
Early morning starts
our journey towards “Cruz del Condor” to observe the impressive flight
of the Condor, the “King of the Andes”. From here we get a view of the
famous Colca Canyon. Return to Chivay for a short visit to “La Calera
Hot Springs” continuing afterwards back to Arequipa where we will arrive
late in the afternoon. Transfer to your hotel. (B, BL).
From Arequipa flight
to Juliaca. Drive from Juliaca to Puno. On the way visiting the Tombs
or Chullpas de Sillustani, the burial site of the ancient Hatun Colla
chiefs; located on the shores of the solitary Umayo Lake. Arriving in
Puno pax on their own can visit the main square and have the opportunity
to appreciate the Indian Market in the city of Puno and all the surroundings
in this area. Hotel accommodation in Puno. (B).
Full day excursion to the tourist paradise of Amantani
Island. World famous hand weavings and ancient communal way of life
will be admired. Overnight in local Family Houses. (B,L,D)
After a typical breakfast
in a Family House in Amantani, continuing with our fascinating excursion
on the Titicaca Lake, we will visit the Taquile Island on the Titicaca
Lake; then will visit the Uros Floating
Islands. Here you will see a group of 40 big island-like packs of floating
totora (reeds), where Uros continue living like their ancestors, preserving
its costumes and idiosyncrasy, but above all, their own system of communal
life. Travel back to Puno. Hotel in Puno. (B).
Bus transport to Cusco. On the way stop at La Raya where
herd of Vicuñas can be seen. Visit Sicuani where you can have lunch
at your own. After this will be visiting the Raqchi Temple of Wiracocha
and finally a visit to the beautiful Chapel of Andahuaylillas. Hotel in Cusco. (B).
Full day tour to
visit the Incas Sacred Valley. Visit Pisac and Ollantaytambo, splendid
Inca Ruins. Overnight in a local Hotel in the Sacred Valley. (B,L).
Early morning transfer
to the Ollanta train station and departure with a local train to Aguas
Calientes. From this point, driving with a public bus will be at the
entrance to the famous Lost City of the Incas: Machu Picchu, one of
the most impressive ruins in the world. Overnight in a local Hotel in
Aguas Calientes. (B).
On your own this morning you can again make a new visit
to Machu Picchu or climb the Huayna Picchu Mountain to have a nice view
of the Moon Temple or perhaps walk on the beautiful surroundings of
Aguas Calientes. Late afternoon drive to Aguas Calientes by public bus
and return to Cusco by train. Hotel in Cusco. (B). 
Morning visit to the Qorikancha Temple (or Temple of
the Sun). City tour by the colonial streets, the Cathedral or Mayor
Church where you may observe more than 300 hundred paints of the Cusqueño
art and other beautiful works. After this visit the nearby and impressive
ruins of Cusco: Sacsayhuaman, Qenko, Tambo Machay. Return to the hotel
in Cusco. Free afternoon. (B).
In the morning transfer
to the airport in Cusco and flight to Puerto Maldonado. Reception in
the airport followed by a small tour of Puerto Maldonado´s colourful
markets before crossing town to the river Madre de Dios. Here the motorised
canoe waits to take you to our jungle Lodge. Once settled into the typical
bungalows, the adventure begins with a trip to an historical boat, the
Fitzcarrald, stranded well within the jungle a good 400 meters from
the river. Lunch and a short “siesta” rest precede a 3/4-hour walk introducing
you to the Amazonian forest. Back to the lodge and dinner. (B, L, D).
Early in the morning,
a dawn trip to a parrot clay lick, known locally as "collpas",
to witness a phenomenal behaviour where resident species of parrot and
parakeet come to breakfast on clay. Breakfast back at the lodge. Then back on the river for an 8km trip
downstream to the Monkey Island. Lunch. The afternoon takes us on a
5km walk through vast palm swamps to reach the hidden paradise of Lake
Sandoval. Here we have the chance to find the rare “River Wolves” (giant
otters), monkeys swinging along the shores and a huge variety of fishes
including the infamous piranha. As dusk descends we look for the large
black caiman in the lake before an adventurous nocturnal hike back to
the river. Back to the lodge and Dinner. (B, L, D).
After breakfast transfer to the airport and flight back
to Lima. Transfer to your Hotel in Lima. Farewell dinner in a typical
restaurant with folklore music. (B,D).
Transfer to the airport.
End of our services. (B). 
Arrival in Lima. Reception and transfer to the
hotel. Welcome cocktail and hotel accommodation. Short briefing about
next day activities.
Breakfast. Tour starts
early in the morning and will take you through the colonial town visiting
the Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral, San Francisco Church an its impressive
"Catacombs". Later on, we will head towards the modern Lima,
the districts of San Isidro and Miraflores, followed by a visit to the
"Gold Museum", which contains some of the world’s most famous
gold artefacts of the Inca and Pre-Inca civilisations. Lunch at pax
own. After lunch, at 32 km. southward on the Pan-American
Highway we will take you to the entrance of the Pachacamac Ruins, an
important pre-Inca Sanctuary, where you can explore the Sun and the
Moon temples built in pyramid-shaped platforms. Drive back to Lima.
Hotel in Lima. (B).
Breakfast. Transfer to the airport. From Lima flight
towards Arequipa, one of the most beautiful areas in Peru. Transfer in and visit
the “White” City” including Santa Catalina Monastery, Mansión del Fundador,
El Molino de Sabandía and La Momia de Ampato (Ampato Mummy). Hotel Accommodation in Arequipa. (B).
Breakfast and early
morning drive towards the Aguada National Reserve where you will observe
Vicuñas wandering on the high plateaux. On the way we will enjoy nice
views of the Volcanoes: Misti, Chachani and Ampato. Box lunch on the
way and finally arriving at Chivay Town. Overnight in a local hotel.
(B, BL).
Breakfast. Early
morning starts our journey towards “Cruz del Condor” to observe the
impressive flight of the Condor, the “King of the Andes”. From here
we get an impressive view of the famous Colca Canyon. Return to Chivay
for a short visit to “La Calera Hot Springs” continuing afterwards back
to Arequipa where we will arrive late in the afternoon. Transfer to
your hotel. (B, BL).
Breakfast. Transfer
to the airport. From Arequipa flight to Cusco. Arrival, transfer and
hotel accommodation in Cusco. After check in, visit to the Qorikancha
Temple (or Temple of the Sun). City tour by the colonial streets, the
Cathedral or Mayor Church where you may observe more than 300 hundred
paints of the Cusqueño art and other beautiful works. After this, will
visit the nearby and impressive ruins of Cusco: Sacsayhuaman, Qenko,
Tambo Machay. Return to the hotel in Cusco. (B).
Breakfast. Full day
tour to visit the Incas Sacred Valley: beginning at 08:00 hrs, visit
Pisac and Ollantaytambo, splendid Inca Ruins. Overnight in a local Hotel
in the Sacred Valley. (B,L).
Breakfast. Early morning transfer to the Ollanta train
station and departure with a local train to Aguas Calientes. From this
point, driving with a public bus we will be at the entrance to the famous
Lost City of the Incas: Machu Picchu, one of the most impressive ruins
in the world. Late afternoon drive back to Aguas Calientes and return
to Cusco by train. Hotel. (B).
Breakfast and Hotel. (B).
Breakfast. Transport towards
Puno. The bus will follow south-east. First visit to the Andahuaylillas
Temple, were will observe beautiful 17th century frescoes
and a splendid gold-leafed main altar. Continuing will pass Arcos village
and stop in Sicuani for lunch. Then pass through the Nudo del Vilcanota,
which is the highest crossing point of the White and Black Cordillera
de Los Andes (4200 ms). Arrival and hotel accommodation in Puno. (B).
Full day excursion to the tourist paradise of Amantani
Island. World famous hand weavings and ancient communal way of life
will be admired. Overnight in local Family Houses. (B,L,D)
After a typical breakfast
in a Family House in Amantani, continuing with our fascinating excursion
on the Titicaca Lake, we will visit the Uros Floating Islands. Here
you will see a group of 40 big island-like packs of floating totora
(reeds), where Uros continue living like their ancestors, preserving
its costumes and idiosyncrasy, but above all, their own system of communal
life. Travel back to Puno. Hotel in Puno. (B).
Breakfast. Transport from San Juan towards Laguna
Colorada, the place where will observe the Saint James Flamingos. Overnight
in local mud houses. (B,L)
Arrival in Lima City. Transfer
to the hotel of your choice.
Early morning transfer to the
airport. Flight (40 min) to Cusco City, the ancient Capital of the Inca
Empire. After arrival we start our tour with a visit to Sacsayhuaman
and Quenqo ruins continuing afterwards towards the Incas Sacred Valley.
Visit to Pisac Inca Ruins and the Indian market. Visit Ollaytantambo
fortress. Hotel. (B).
After breakfast transfer to
Ollanta Station. From here we start a 1-hour train ride along an impressive
canyon dug out by the Vilcanota River on its impetuous way towards the
Amazon Rainforest basin. After our arrival in Aguas Calientes Town,
a 30 min bus ride will take us to the entrance of the citadel, the world
famous Machu Picchu. Guided tour around the amazing ruins. Return to
Cusco late afternoon by the local train. Hotel. (B).
Morning transfer to the airport
and flight to Lima. Transfer to your hotel. In the afternoon enjoy a
4-hour city tour followed by a visit to the impressive Gold Museum,
one of the most important in the world containing precious pieces of
the pre-Inca and Inca periods. In the evening enjoy a farewell dinner
in a local restaurant.
Morning flight to Quito City.
Arrival and transfer to your hotel. In the afternoon enjoy visiting
the old town including San Francisco and La Compania Churches. Visit
to the “Middle of the World”, the monument on the Equator Line. Hotel.
(B).
Transfer to the airport. Flight
(3 hours) to Baltra Island. Starts a 4-day trip to observe one of the
wonders of the world, the Galapagos Islands. Arrival and transfer to
Pto. Ayora town. Visit Highlands of Santa Cruz Island and Charles Darwin
Station, a great introduction to the Galapagos wildlife. (B,L,D).
Visit Bartolome Island where
we can occasionally observe penguins and enjoy the impressive moonlike
volcanic landscape. Afternoon visit to Sullivan Bay where is a unique
opportunity to observe a recent lava flow of approximately 100 years
ago. (B,L,D).
Morning visit to Pto. Egas.
Located on the west side of James Island, this site has been seriously
affected by mining activities in the 1960´s. However the sites we visit
are of great beauty and scientific interest.
Here we also can observe flamingos, sea lions and Galapagos doves.
Afternoon visit to Rábida Island, which has a striking dark red colour
due to the high content of iron. (B,L,D).
Morning visit to Seymour Island.
This is the home of the largest colony of magnificent frigate birds
in the Galapagos. There is also the largest population of blue-footed
boobies nesting from May to November. Transfer to Baltra to take your
flight back to Quito (or Guayaquil). Farewell dinner. Hotel. (B,L,D).
Transfer out. (B). 
Arrival in Lima City. Transfer
to the hotel of your choice.
Early morning transfer to the
airport. Flight (40 min) to Cusco City, the ancient Capital of the Inca
Empire. After arrival transport to the Incas Sacred Valley (Urubamba).
Visit to Pisac Inca Ruins and the Indian market. Visit Ollaytamtambo
fortress. Hotel. (B,L).
After breakfast transfer to
Ollanta train Station. From here we start a 1-hour train ride along
the the impressive Vilcanota River canyon. After our arrival in Aguas
Calientes Town, a 30 min bus ride will take us to the entrance of the
citadel for a guided tour in the
world famous Machu Picchu ruins. By train return to Urubamba. Hotel.
(B).
Morning drive back to Cusco
on the way on visiting the colorful indian market of Chincheros. Visit
Sacsayhuaman, Quenqo and Puca Pucara Ruins on the vicinity of Cusco.
Hotel. Free afternoon to enjoy the city and do some last shopping. (B).
Morning transfer to the airport
and flight to Lima. Transfer to your hotel. In the afternoon enjoy a
4-hour city tour including a visit to the impressive Gold Museum, one
of the most important in the world, which contains precious pieces of
the pre-Inca and Inca periods. In the evening enjoy a farewell dinner
in a local restaurant (B,D).Ecuador:
Morning flight to Quito City.
Arrival and transfer to your hotel. Afternoon visit to the old town
including San Francisco and La Compañia Churches. Visit to the monument
on the Equator Line. Hotel. (B).
Morning drive north towards
Otavalo Town. Visit Cotacachi
village, Cuicocha Lake and San Antonio de Ibarra. Hotel in Otavalo. Hotel. (B).
Early morning visit to the animal
market followed by a visit to the famous Otavalo Indian market, perhaps
one of the most colourful in South America. After lunch enjoy a short
hike on the beautiful highlands of Mojanda Lakes. Late afternoon return
to Quito. Hotel. (B,BL).
Transfer to the airport. Flight
(3 hours) to Baltra Island. Start a 5-day trip, admiring and observing
one of the wonders of the world, the Galapagos Islands. Arrival and
transfer to your yacht. Visit Bachas Beach, a great introduction to
the Galapagos wildlife. (B,D).
Visit Plazas and Santa Fe islands.
Here we can observe the endemic land iguanas of Galapagos and cactus
forest in the stark desert landscape. The snorkelling sites are also
of great beauty. (B,L,D).
Visit Española Island, perhaps
the most important due to the immense variety of sea birds, sea lions,
marine iguanas and the impressive blow holes at Punta Suarez. (B,L,D).
Day to visit the legendary Floreana Island. Visit Post Office Bay
and Corona del Diablo snorkelling site. (B,L,D).
Morning visit to the famous
Charles Darwin Station. Transfer to the airport and flight to the city
of Guayaquil, the biggest city in Ecuador and one of the most important
ports in the west coast of South America. Hotel. (B,L).