Best of Peru
Lima | Yucay | Cusco | Puno
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Lima Arrival to Lima and hotel transfer. Lima is known as the gastronomical capital of the Americas, providing a mix of Spanish, Andean and Asian culinary traditions. Remaining day at leisure. |
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Lima - Cusco - Yucay Flight to Cusco and transfer to the Sacred Valley. Visit the Chinchero community and the Sunday market of Chinchero. Continue to “El Mirador de Racchi” for a splendid view of the Sacred Valley. Typical lunch at a local house. |
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Yucay In the morning optional excursions like visiting the Pisac Market, Rafting on the Urubamba river, Biking tour in the Sacred Valley or Hiking from Ollantaytambo to Cachicata. In the afternoon visit to the ruins of Ollantaytambo. |
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Yucay - Machu Picchu - Cusco Visit to Machu Picchu. This “Lost City” of the Incas lay hidden from the world in dense jungle covered mountains until 1911 and is one of the world’s archaeological jewels. Explore the mystery of this awe-inspiring place. In the afternoon return to Cusco. |
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Cusco City tour of Cusco. The contrasts of indigenous styles and the modern western world give this city its rare beauty. Visit to some ruins around Cusco, e.g. Sacsayhuaman. |
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Cusco - Puno Full day panoramic drive to Puno on the shores of magnificent Lake Titicaca (seat-in). On the way visit Andahuaylillas with its Sistine Chapel of America, the temple of Wiracocha in Racchi and Puka Pukara en route inclusive lunch. |
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Puno - Lima Full day boat excursion on Lake Titicaca to the Islands of Uros and the unique culture of the Taquile Island (Seat-in). Lunch included. Transfer to Juliaca and flight to Lima. |
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Lima City tour of colonial and modern Lima inclusive visit to the Larco Herrera Museum. This unique museum contains a large collection of pottery from Inca and pre-Inca civilizations as well as erotic art pieces. |
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Lima End of the roundtrip and departure flight. |