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lying means you have to spend less time on the road, so you can enjoy visiting more attraction in less time, such as the Nazca Lines, Cuzco, Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca, the Amazon, all without haste and with the sole accompaniment of professional guides in Russian, German, Mandarin or any language.
INCLUDES: Private plane: Lima - Pisco - Cusco - Iquitos - Lima Flight from Lima to Pisco Excursion to the Ballestas Islands (Paracas) Over flight of the Nazca Lines Excursion to the Sacred Valley of the Incas (Cusco) Visit the Archaeological Complex of Ollantaytambo (Cusco) Excursion to Machu Picchu (Cusco) Visit to Huayna Picchu (Cusco) Hiram Bingham or Presidential Inca Rail Train (To & Back) City tour (Cusco) Guided visit the ruins Sacsayhuaman, Quenqo, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay (Cusco) Guided visit to the Koricancha (Cusco) Guided visit to the Cathedral (Cusco) Flight over the Amazon River in private plane (Iquitos) Luxury cruise down the Amazon River (Iquitos) Piranha fishing (Iquitos) Observation of pink dolphins (Iquitos) Airport taxes
DAY 01: (SATURDAY):
LIMA
Welcome to Peru! Welcome to Lima "City of Kings"! Arrival in Lima (.......). After immigration you will be transferred to your hotel in the Miraflores district, the guide will brief you in detail concerning your tour and respond to all your questions. Overnight.
DAY 02: (DOMINGO):
LIMA - CUSCO - PARACAS -NAZCA - PISCO Breakfast at the hotel.. 06:00 Board our flight Lima / Pisco on our private plane BEECHCRAFT 08:00 Arrival in Pisco. Transfer to our private yacht. To begin the trip to the Ballestas Islands. 10:00 After approximately 02 hours, return to the Paracas pier. 11:00 Transfer to the airport in Pisco City (15 minute drive). Flight over the mysterious drawings in Palpa and Nazca plateau, with an area of approximately 350 km2. We will fly with a Cessna Caravane (12 Seater) Flight over the Nazca Lines: In front of us there is a group of giant geoglyphs and geometrical lines of immense dimensions. They were created by the ancient civilization of Nazca between IV centuries BC. And III century AD. The most popular figures are the hummingbird, the dog, the monkey, the spider, the astronaut, the condor etc. All of which each one with a depth of about 30 cm. 13:00 After the excursion we will depart in a private transport to the city of Ica (One hour journey). 14:00 Lunch at the Hotel Restaurant Las Dunas There around the city is the Oasis of Huacachina. When you look at the turquoise waters of the Huacachina oasis surrounded by huge dunes, seems like you're in a dream. This extraordinary beauty attracts especially young people. 17:30 Return to Paracas. Transfer to hotel. Registration in Paracas Luxury Collection Resort 5 * (Deluxe Ocean view).
DAY 03: (MONDAY): 07:00 08:15 10:00 11:00
14:00 15:30 17:00 19:00
PISCO - CUSCO — SACRED VALLEY
Breakfast at the hotel Transfer to the airport in order to board our private plane to Cusco. (08:30 – 09:45 Aprox) Arrival in Cusco. Welcome Reception, Live Folkloric music show at the foot of the airplane. Transfer to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. We will be able to observe Alpacas, Guanaco, Llamas and Vicunas. Also we will be able to observe the local weaver’s, in which apply ancient ancestral techniques. Buffet lunch with the best representative cuisine which Cusco has to offer. Guided visit to the archaeological complex of Ollantaytambo We continue our visit within towards the Sacred Valley of the Incas Arrival and registration at the Aranwa Hotel & Wellness 5 Star (Colonial room)
DAY 04:(TUESDAY): SACRED VALLEY – MACHU PICCHU 07:15 09:05 11:00 12:24
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the train station. Departure in Luxury Train «Hiram Bingham» (www.perurail.com) the voyage takes (03:30 hrs) until arriving the city of Aguas Calientes. Lunch in the train restaurant on the way to Aguas Calientes, which offers international dishes and the best Peruvian delicacies. Arrival at Aguas Calientes, transfer by bus to Machu Picchu. Reception and registration at the Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge. Excursion to Machu Picchu- The Lost City of the Incas, situated at 2350 m.a.s.l. Machu Picchu translated in our language means “Old Mountain”. Scientists believe that it was built in the 15th century by the Inca Pachacutec, as a secret refuge for the Inca and high priests. Return to the Hotel
DAY 05: (WEDNESDAY): 06:00
08:00 09:00 11:00 14.00 16:00
9:25
MACHU PICCHU - CUSCO
Breakfat at the hotel. After breakfast we trek and ascend to the highest point of Huayna Picchu, that rises dramatically above the citadel, overlooking the Vilcanota Valley basin! Ascension to Huayna Picchu (Duration 50 minutes to reach the highest point). Back to Machu Picchu (time 40 minutes). Visit to Inti Punku Lunch at the hotel Restaurant. We start the journey back to our luxury Hiram Bingham train. Once on board to depart at 6:00 pm, snacks will be served at the bar that will offer live artistic entertainment. Then passengers will enjoy a la carte dinner consisting of a starter, main dish and dessert which will be served in the dining wagon. The train will arrive to the train station in Poroy Cusco Arrival and transfer to the Hotel. Overnight. Hotel Monasterio 5 (Deluxe room)
DAY 06 (THURSDAY):
CUSCO
Breakfast at the hotel 10:00 Guided tour of Cuzco - the ancient capital of the Incas. Their maximum splendour reached its peak during the fifteenth century, under the rule of the Inca Pachacutec. Full of Inca walls rigorously assembled with large stones, on which the colonial city was built. The legend has it that one of the Ayar brothers, Ayar Auca specifically, converted in a bird took possession of the place where later on the Sun Temple was erected known as Coricancha. We will visit this temple with its gardens and enclosures once bathed in gold. We will visit the most precious jewels of colonial architecture such as: the attractive Plaza de Armas, where you can see the majestic profile of the temples of the Cathedral and La CompaĂąĂa. We will continue with our visit to Qenqo (Ceremonial and ritual centre where sacrifices were made by the Incas), Puca Pucara (Tambo and ancient Inca outpost), Tambomachay (Ceremonial centre of cult to the water) and the Fortress of Sacsayhuaman (where the main Inca celebrations are held such as: Inti Raymi and Warachicuy). Return to hotel. Overnight. Hotel Monasterio 5 * (Deluxe room)
DAY 07: (FRIDAY): CUSCO - IQUITOS – ARIA CRUISER 10:00
14:00 18:00 20:30
Breakfast at the hotel Transfer to the airport. Flight in our private plane to the city of Iquitos, situated on the riverbeds of the great Amazon River. Arrival at the airport, where you will be received by your tour guide. Transfer in a comfortable bus through the city of Iquitos. Transfer to the village NAUTA. To board the boat. Safety instructions on board. Welcome dinner. Overnight.
DAY 08: (SATURDAY): ARIA CRUISER 8:00
9:15
On board breakfast Wake up early and enjoy the sun on the river. Our sumptuous daily breakfast buffet features a wide variety of dishes, plus Peruvian specialties and fresh fruit juices.
Yacapana Islands Exploration and Dolphin Tour Locals call Yacapana Islands "Islands of the Iguana" by the large number of these reptiles - they look like little dinosaurs - which inhabit it. Amazonian beliefs say that if you touch an iguana, you will develop some of its characteristics and, as no one wants to be ugly, these animals are well protected.
11:30 12:30 4:00
7:30 8:00
We will pass close aboard the boat, giving you the opportunity to take good pictures. As the sun sets, you will have the opportunity to see and photograph the gray and pink freshwater dolphins. The peoples of the Amazon believe that these dolphins turn into humans to steal their people, men and women of great beauty, during celebrations. Return to the Aria Lunch. Enjoy a light and fresh lunch. Expedition to the River Yarapa As the sun sets, you will have the opportunity to see and photograph the gray and pink freshwater dolphins, and it is also possible to observe some macaws, toucans, sloths and monkeys on our tour. Return to the Aria after having enjoyed watching the wildlife on our journey. Dinner.
DAY 09: (DOMINGO): ARIA CRUISER 06:30 08:00 09:00
11:00 12:30 16:00
19:30
Expedition to the lake Return for breakfast. Exploration expedition to the native community of Magdalena. This morning, with our specialized guides we will visit around the native community of Magdalena, walk down a path where we can see some bird species, insects and flora which surround the area. We will have the opportunity to appreciate and in some cases also buy handcrafts from the local amazon community. Return to the cruiser Lunch. Free time. Expedition to observe monkeys and dolphins. In this expedition you will see the two different kinds of freshwater dolphins - including the unusual pink dolphins found in the Amazon River. You can also see a variety of primates - among the 13 species of monkeys resident in the National Park squirrel monkeys and howler monkeys and pygmy marmosets. Watch for alligators, and keep your binoculars ready as you can see more than 200 species of birds. Return and dinner.
DAY 10 (MONDAY): ARIA CRUISER - IQUITOS - LIMA 07:30 09:30 10:00 12:00 13:15
Breakfast. Excursion on the Amazon River. We leave our bags for loading before going to eat. Lunch Landing. Visit the Manatee Centre / Transfer to the Airport. This afternoon, we will visit the Amazon Wildlife Rescue Centre, a kind of animal orphanage where Amazonian manatees and dolphins are rehabilitated with specialized so that they may beat a later stage reintegrated into their natural habitat. 16:30 Transfer to the airport, where your guide will help you with the registration for your flight to Lima LP 838 17:50/19:30. Arrival. Reception and transfer to the hotel.
DAY 11 (TUESDAY): LIMA 09.00
12:00
14:30
Breakfast at the hotel. City tour colonial Lima (duration: 03 hours). City tour in our comfortable car. We will observe the most attractive curiosities of the Peruvian Capital City. We will see Plaza San Martin, Plaza Mayor, the Government Palace, the Cathedral. We continue with the tour, visit the Monastery of San Francisco and its historical catacombs. We depart to the La Hacienda “Los Ficus�, where an unforgettable show of Paso Horses and La Marinera dance awaits us. Lunch with the best-known Peruvian dishes. You can feel the lightness, freshness and natural taste of the Peruvian gastronomy perceived as not just a meal, but as the national symbol. Transfer to the hotel.
DAY 12: (WEDNESDAY): LIMA
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport in order to board you flight back home. End of our services.