PAT 1405 - GREAT CULTURES II

LIMA / PARACAS / NASCA / AREQUIPA / CUSCO

DEPARTURES

Daily

 

 

KIND OF SERVICES

Shared (SIB) / Private

 

 

SEASON

Recommended

 

 

THE PROGRAM INCLUDES:

  • Transfers airport / hotel / airport
  • Transfers for excursions mentioned in the program
  • Regular service bus tickets (Lima – Pisco – Nasca – Arequipa)
  • Excursions indicated in the program
  • Entrance tickets to the indicated attractions
  • 1 accommodation night in Lima
  • 1 accommodation night in Paracas
  • 1 accommodation night in Nasca
  • 2 accommodation nights in Arequipa
  • 2 accommodation nights in Cusco
  • 1 accommodation night in Sacred Valley
  • Breakfast at hotels
  • Hotels are provided according to the selected category
  • Local guides
  • Round trip train tickets to Machu Picchu
  • 1 lunch the day of the tour to Machu Picchu
  • 1 lunch in Sacred Valley
  • Permanent assistance of our staff

THE PROGRAM DOES NOT INCLUDE:

  • Personal expenses such as laundry, phone calls or other expenses at the hotels
  • Doctor visits or medicines expenses
  • Meals that are not specified in the program
  • Excursions that are not specified in the program
  • Air tickets

TOUR DETAILS

Day 1 - LIMA

Upon arrival, our staff will be waiting at the airport and transfer you to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to rest or engage in any activity (upon request) if you have enough time available.

Day 2: LIMA – CITY TOUR / PARACAS

Breakfast at the hotel. At 09:00hs, we will start a panoramic tour of the city, where we can see the Colonial Center, the Main Square, the Palacio de Gobierno, the Cathedral, the Archbishop’s Palace and Lima town hall. Also, we will visit San Francisco, a convent with cloisters and catacombs of the Colonial era. The tour will continue through the traditional areas of residential and commercial Lima to end with a spectacular panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean and beaches in the district of Miraflores.

At 13:00hs, transfer to the bus station to travel to Paracas (3hs trip). Upon arrival, reception and transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Paracas.

Day 3: PARACAS – BALLESTAS ISLANDS / NASCA

After breakfast, transfer to the port to board the boat that will begin the tour of the Paracas National Reserve, being Ballestas Islands the main destination. On the way we can enjoy the famous “Candelabro” (Chandelier) outlined in a hillside and our local guide will tell you the various theories that have been woven around this enigmatic design

Upon arrival at the Islands you may observe different species that compose the local marine life including Humboldt penguins, Sea Lions, Gulls, Boobies, Inca Terns, Pelicans, etc (some of them are nearly extinct).

NOTE: The departure hour to Ballestas Islands is subject to weather being necessary the port captain approval to navigation.

After the tour we will return to port and after some free time we will transfer you to the ground station to board the bus to Nasca. Upon arrival our staff will transfer you to the hotel. Overnight in Nasca.

Day 4: NASCA – OVERFLY / AREQUIPA

Breakfast at the hotel. Pick – up at the hotel to transfer you to the airfield of Nasca. Upon arrival, we will wait for our turn to board the light aircraft and fly over the giant and enigmatic Nasca lines for about 30 minutes. For some, these lines represent a huge astronomical calendar related to agriculture, for others it is a blueprint for alien navigation and an airport. After flying over, you will draw your own conclusions.

At the indicated time, transfer to the ground station to board the bus to Arequipa. Upon arrival, reception and transfer to the hotel.

Day 5: AREQUIPA – CITY TOUR - SANTA CATALINA

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport to board the flight to the Arequipa, the “white city”. Upon arrival, our staff will be waiting at the airport and transfer you to the hotel. Free morning to rest.

In the afternoon, guided tour of the main attractions of the city. We will visit the Convent of Santa Catalina that was built in the sixteenth century and open to the public in 1970. Santa Catalina is one of the most remarkable and beautiful buildings of the city. Over 400 years of history are kept behind its walls. The city has several Spanish style buildings and ancient churches built upon tuff (volcanic white stone) among which stands out the Cathedral and the Society of Jesus. Overnight in Arequipa.

Day 6: AREQUIPA / CUSCO - CITY TOUR + NEARBY RUINS

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport to board the flight to Cusco. Upon arrival, our staff will be waiting at the airport and transfer you to your hotel.

In the afternoon, pick up from the hotel to start the tour around the colonial city, built on the foundations of Inca palaces. We will have a city tour, visiting the Main Square and the Cathedral and Santo Domingo, known as Q’oricancha or Temple of the Sun. Also we will visit the nearby archaeological sites of Sacsayhuaman, Q’enco, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay. Transfer to the hotel and overnight in Cusco.

Day 7: SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS

Breakfast at the hotel. Today we will start a tour to visit the beautiful town of Pisac, its traditional market, the popular show and its narrow streets (Tuesday, Thursday or Sunday). We will continue the tour through the Sacred Valley of Urubamba, where you can enjoy a nice lunch.

Then, we will visit Ollantaytambo, a still inhabited Inca city where a complex system of irrigation channels and foundations still remain from the Inca time and where much of the town was built. The archaeological site of Ollantaytambo has large groups of terraces, fortresses, squares, channels and the Real Casa del Sol, a megalithic temple of great mysticism. Overnight at Sacred Valley.

DIA 8 - MACHU PICCHU

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the train station to begin the excursion to the Sacred city of Machu Picchu declared by UNESCO as Cultural Heritage for Humanity and chosen as one of the modern seven wonders.

Once we reach the archeological site we will begin a guided tour around the citadel that will last about 2 hours. During the tour you will find temples, palaces, squares and streets of military and agricultural areas. The beauty of Machu Picchu is exalted by the extraordinary scene where it is located. Around the citadel, the National Reserve covers an area of ​​32.500 hectares and includes a constellation of archaeological monuments which we believe that were built as part of the complex of Machu Picchu and not in isolation.

Free time to enjoy the archaeological site. At the scheduled time with the guide, we will descend to the town of Aguas Calientes, where we will have lunch before returning to Cusco. Upon arrival, reception and transfer to the hotel.   (Optional: You can request an extra night in Machu Picchu with an additional payment)

Day 9 - CUSCO

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport at the specified time to board the flight and continue your itinerary.

If you want to modify this program in any way for your greater satisfaction, stay more days somewhere in the course of the trip or visit other destinations, do not hesitate to contact us and ask for our advice.

1- PASSPORTS, VISAS & RECIPROCITY FEES

Passengers are responsible for having a valid passport (valid at least 6months before travel) and any visas required.

Peru may require visa for some nationalities. Please note that some countries require a reciprocity entrance fee.

This information is subject to government changes without any notice. Please check each of your countries destinations base on your citizenship for your specific personal documents.

2-FLIGHTS 

PAT  RECOMMENDS CONFIRMING ALL YOUR FLIGHTS (domestic and international) at least 24 hours prior departure time. If possible make your web check in to confirm your seats numbers and confirm departure time. PAT Travel is NOT responsible for any airlines re-schedule of flights.

3-PRICES LAND SERVICES & FLIGHT FARES:

Prices are per person and are expressed in US dollars. Prices are subject to change without any notice.

The CHD rate applies for children from 2 to 10 years traveling accompanied by two adults and sharing a bed with them. Maximum 1 child is allowed with CHD rate per room. If you require additional bed you must pay an extra cost.

Price valid for foreigners or Peruvians not resident in Peru. The program is subject to spaces. Prices are subject to change without prior notice and can only be guaranteed once the reservation is made. For more information, please contact your reservations executive.

Please note that the ticket prices & taxes may change. The rate is not guaranteed until the actual time of ticketing of full payment.  Note that all Airfares payments are immediate, and completely separate from any deposits that apply to your land tour. Once ticketed, the Airline fare rules apply to any changes or cancellations.

4- TRAVEL INSURANCE: 

PERU A TRAVEL  strongly recommends travel insurance for your trips.

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