International Tours

Peru. Heir to ancient cultures and a rich colonial tradition, Perú is a magical spot which involves one of the richest biodiversities of Earth, and is a melting pot of different cultures who together are forging the promise of a better future.

Day: 1.- ARRIVAL TO LIMA -/-/-

Upon your arrival in Lima, your english speaking personal guide will transfer you to your hotel.

Day: 2.- CITY TOUR IN LIMA + GOLD MUSEUM B/L/-

Tour of the "City of the Kings". Visit the historical center of Lima. See the Plaza Mayor, where the Government Palace, the City Hall, the Cathedral and the Archbishop's Palace are located. Proceed to the San Francisco Monastery, a masterpiece of Colonial architecture, and to Casa Aliaga, America's best preserved colonial mansion, occupied by the same family since 1535. Drive through the residential districts of San Isidro and Miraflores where you will enjoy a magnificent view of the Pacific Ocean and the beaches. Then drive to the modern district of Monterrico for a tour of the renowned Gold Museum and its priceless collection of pre-Columbian gold artefacts.

Round trip transfers between the hotel and restaurant. Based on the concept that a restaurant is "the art of juggling concepts in order to dazzle the spectator" Pedro Miguel Schiaffino created a restaurant which offers a "very personal" contemporary flavour that blends the Peruvian roots of our chef, with the influence of his Cuban grandmother and his four years experience in Italy; the result in a very enjoyable and distinct Peruvian cuisine. Malabar is decorated in a modern style and contains one of the most extraordinary lists of Piscos and widest selection of wines in Peru.

Day: 3.- LIMA / CUSCO B/-/-

Transfer from your hotel to the airport. We will provide assistance on your departure flight.

Upon arrival in Cusco, your guide will take you to your HOTEL.

Take a tour of the city starting with the Santo Domingo Convent Monastery. This former Colonial monastery was also the Koricancha temple, one of the most important temples devoted to worship of the sun. According to the chronicles, it was covered in gold sheet and filled with golden representations of nature. Also included in the tour are stops at the Plaza de Armas and the Cathedral. After seeing the most interesting sites of the city, you will drive to the countryside outside Cusco to visit some of the remarkable Inca ruins in the area: the cult centre of Sacsayhuaman, the temple and amphitheatre of Kenko, and the Red Fortress of Puca Pucara.

Day: 4.- SACRED VALLEY B/L/-

Drive to the "Sacred Valley of the Incas" to visit Ollantaytambo, the Inca fortress, and walk through the quaint streets of the nearby town. Then, take a drive through the valley and bargain with vendors at a typical market in Pisac. Lunch at Hotel Sol & Luna
Over night at chosen HOTEL.

Day: 5.- VALLEY / MACHU PICCHU B/L/-

Transfer to Ollanta train station. Upon arrival at Aguas Calientes, you will be assisted and take a 25-minute motor coach ride to "The Lost City of the Incas", which was discovered by American explorer Hiram Bingham in 1911. Take a guided tour of the marvellous citadel, an awe-inspiring experience. Afterwards, feel free to stroll around the archaeological site.
Overnight at hotel at hotel.

Day: 6.- MACHU PICCHU / CUSCO B/-/-

We strongly recommend that you wake up early to see the sunrise over Machu Picchu, it is an incomparable sight. For hiking enthusiasts, we suggest a walk up to the peak of the Huayna Picchu. In the afternoon, you will return to Cusco by rail coach. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your HOTEL.

Day: 7.-CUSCO / PUNO B/-/-

Transfer from the hotel to the airport. Assistance on departing flight. Upon arriving in Juliaca we will provide assistance at the airport and transfer you to your HOTEL in Puno.

Day: 8.- UROS + TAQUILE VISIT B/L/-

Take a motor boat trip to some of the more unique islands of Lake Titicaca, starting with Taquile Island, which is inhabited by quechua speaking natives who have developed both an efficient and original social system and a fine hand weaving technique over several generations. Then travel to the utterly fascinating Uros Islands. These islands are completely man made, and its inhabitants continue to maintain them as they have since pre-Columbian times, using Totora reeds from the lake.

Day: 9.- PUNO/LIMA / HOME B/L/-

Lunch at CASA ANDINA PUNO PLAZA. Transfer from the hotel to Juliaca airport. Assistance on departure flight. Assistance at airport between connecting flights.