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MAJESTIC LOCAL LIVING CIRCUIT LIMA, PARACAS, NAZCA, AREQUIPA, PUNO & CUSCO 12 DAYS & 11 NIGHTS

Majestic Circuit 10 Days

Description

Among the main attractions of this segment we can highlight the Ballestas islands, the Huacachina oasis, the Nazca lines, Santa Catalina Convent, El Colca Canyon, Lake Titicaca, the Sacred Valley of the Incas, Visit the community of Willoq, and have a tour to the amazing citadel of Machupicchu.
In this actively extraordinary circuit, you will be able to find places never seen before, from enjoying a buffet dinner with the most representative Creole meals and also appreciating a spectacular show of typical dances in the City of Kings.
Continuing with the tour through the south of our country, we will make an excursion to the Ballestas islands, and then we will go to our oasis to see the Huachina lagoon that will captivate us with its legend, continuing the trip we will see the enigmatic Nazca lines, we cannot Stop without visiting the white city of Arequipa, taking a tour of the city to appreciate its beauty, then we will continue to the Colca Canyon to appreciate the majesty of the flight of the condor, in addition to all the scenery and its splendor.
We continue the trip to the city of Puno to be captivated by its immense highland lake and floating islands. We will continue the trip with the route of the sun, making impressive stops in the most important places of the tour. This circuit gets better because we go to the city of Cusco to appreciate all its wonders, such as its Cathedral, the Qoricancha Temple, the 4 nearby ruins, the sacred valley of the Incas with their imposing fortresses, we will make the impressive visit of the Sacred Citadel of Machupicchu to see the world in a different way.

Day 1
morning
Transfer in Lima airport to the hotel.
afternoon
Lima City Tour.
Day 2
morning
Free Day in Lima
afternoon
Lima Free Day
Day 3
morning
Ballestas Island Tour
afternoon
Sandboarding on Huacachina Oasis
Day 4
morning
Overflight by the Nazca lines
afternoon
Bus Nazca to Arequipa
Day 5
morning
Fly to Arequipa
afternoon
Free day in Arequipa
Day 6
morning
Bus Arequipa – Puno
afternoon
Arrive to Puno
Day 7
morning
Transfer from Hotel to Los Uros Lodge.
afternoon
Overnight and family coexistence in the floating islands of the Uros.
Day 8
morning
Route of the Sun Puno – Cusco
afternoon
Arrive to Cusco
Day 9
morning
Transfer to your hotel
afternoon
Traditional City Tour in Cusco
Day 10
morning
Ollantaytambo – Community of Willoq
afternoon
Day Tour. Overnight in Aguas Calientes
Day 11
morning
Tour to the Citadel of Machupicchu.
afternoon
Transfer to Cusco
Day 12
morning
Transfer to the airport Cusco – Lima.

Day 1 - Arrive to Lima


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Flight to Lima.
Welcome, reception and transfer to the select hotel.
We will stop at Parque Intihutana and enjoy a nice view of the Pacific Ocean, as we drive down the Miraflores Malecon, a road along the cliffs overlooking the ocean.
We will begin our tour visiting the modern suburbs of San Isidro and Miraflores. We will along by the Huaca Pucllana, a pre-inca pyramid shape temple that has survived the expansion of modern civilization. We will see the Olive Grove Park and the modern city of Lima financial center.
Then We will visit downtown Lima`s historical center, designated by Unesco as Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 1991. In this journey we will enjoy what once was the center of the 16th century Spanish colony. We will see the Plaza Mayor, the Presidential Palace, the Cathedral, the Archbishop`s Palace, the City Hall and the Desamparados Train Station.
We will also see Plaza San Martin, a large park surrounded by old colonial buildings still displaying beautiful carved wood balconies and other landmarks.
We shall visit the Convent of Santo Domingo, where the relics of the three Peruvian saints Santa Rosa de Lima, San Martin de Porres and San Juan Macias are conserved. At the end of the tour you will have a choice to either shop at the Indian Market, Larcomar Mall or return to your hotel.
Overnight at Lima.



Day 2 - Lima Free Day to Explore


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Breakfast the hotel.
Free day for personal activities.
Overnight in Lima.



Day 3 - Day Tour to the Amazing Reservation of Paracas & Ica


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Departure at 03:00 am. from the hotel to transfer you to the bus station.
Departure at 03:45 AM. by bus Cruz Del Sur Semi-bed service to the Bay of Paracas.
At 07.45 arrival to Paracas, reception and immediate transfer to the pier of La Marina Touristic.
We board at 08.00 AM. to visit the Ballestas Islands, on the way they will see they will make a brief stop to observe the candelabra, enigmatic figure in the dunes of the dune on the sea, then continue the journey to the islands, where they can observe the ecosystem of the Ballestas Islands or Guaneras Islands, where sea lions inhabit, different species from guano birds, to penguins, return to Paracas.
Free time to rest and drink.
Transfer to the bus station in Paracas to take a Bus to Nazca town.
11.00 am. Departure to Nazca.
16.00 Pm. Reception in Nazca and transfer to the hotel.
Afternoon free.
Overnight at Nazca.



Day 4 - Overflight to the Amazing Nazca Lines – Arequipa


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Early in the morning we will pick you up from the hotel to the aerodrome where we will board a light plane for a memorable air excursion over the Nazca Lines. A bilingual guide (Spanish / English) will assist you at all times until you board the plane.
This overflight over the Nazca Lines will cover the extension of the Nazca desert stone, whose surface is marked by gigantic drawings and geometric figures. The overflight to the Nazca lines takes approximately 35 minutes and is the best way to see these fascinating lines and drawings that have intrigued people for years.
Here, you will be able to see the different figures traced on the stone surface of the Nazca desert, representing stylized animals and plants, distributed in a huge maze of lines, trapezoids, triangles and spirals that have been preserved for almost 2000 years. It is one of the most incredible legacies that a culture has left behind and that can only be seen from the sky at an altitude of 1500 feet. After the overflight in Nazca will have time to have lunch and take a bus to Arequipa at 02:30 pm arriving at our destination at 11:30 pm. We will be assisted upon arrival in Arequipa and transferred to the hotel.
Overnight in Arequipa.



Day 5 - Free Day in Arequipa to Relax & Explore


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Breakfast at the hotel.
Day free to do personal activities.
Overnight at Arequipa.



Day 6 - Adventure Arequipa – Puno


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Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to the bus station for travel to Puno.
Then at 13.30 Departure by Tourist bus to Puno, the duration of the trip is about 6 hours.
19:30 Arrival in Puno.
Reception at the bus station and transfer to the hotel.
Overnight at Puno.



Day 7 - Amazing Night with the Stars - Sleep in Uros Lodge – Puno


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Breakfast in the hotel.
At convenient hour pickup from the hotel to transfer to Uros Lodge.
Pleasant place to sleep in Uros free of pollution, acoustic and relaxing noise located 30 minutes from the city of Puno, overnight and family coexistence in the floating islands of the Uros.
The rooms are built like the island with reeds base overlooking the lake, firm wood floor and decorated and implemented with fabrics and crafts, to sleep in Uros with comfortable mattresses to the cushions decorated with textiles.
Our experience begins with the transfer of your hotel to the town center of Uros-Chulluni where we embark to the floating islands of the Uros received by a local family, they take us to their lodging of rural family in their boats customs to 15 minutes Of the indicated port, then we will settle in the rooms properly equipped for experiential tourism, once installed we will taste of a delicious lunch offered by the family, then we will be able to appreciate its different activities in the Uros, such as the artisanal fishing, Cut of the reeds, Its dress with typical native clothes, kayak in boats of reeds and visits to the surrounding communities, also the guests will be able to learn traditional techniques of craftsmanship and weaving.
In the afternoon we will have the dinner offered by the locals of the accommodation, we will spend the night.



Day 8 - Explore Los Uros Lodge - Puno


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At 06:15 am pick up from the hotel and transfer to the bus station in the Puno bus terminal During our tour that lasts 10 hours we will have 4 excursions and guided visits to the tourist attractions of the southern corridor of the altiplano visiting the temple of Andahuaylillas or Sistine Chapel of America, the Inka temple of Raqchi, the passage of the Raya at 4335 meters and the Inka Aymara museum in Pucara. Each tour guide will be lasts 20 to 40 minutes, where the passenger can ask questions, take photos and explore the attraction, making this experience an unforgettable activity.
Late arriving in Cusco at 4:30 p.m.
Overnight in Cusco.



Day 9 - City Tour Cusco + 4 ruins nearby


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Breakfast at the hotel.
Rest of the morning free for air conditioning.
Departure at 14:00 For the City Tour, visiting the tourist attractions such as the Main Square, Koricancha, then visit the four nearby ruins of the city located 15 minutes: Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay, return to the Hotel.
Overnight at Cusco.



Day 10 - Community Experience in Willoq – Cusco


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Breakfast in the hotel.
We are leaving at 6:00 AM at your hotel direction to Ollantaytambo (Inca city inhabited). Here we will do a small visit to the city and after we will follow towards the native community of Willoq, located at 14 km from Ollantaytambo. Once at Willoq our local friends will receive you with a welcome drink (coca tee or “muña”) and their folk dance. After, they will show and share with you, their uses, traditions and daily activities (textiles, agriculture, gastronomy, etc.). The time spend will take between 3 to 4 hours in the community. Following we have a typical lunch and after a rest and some interaction.
INCLUDED: Transport Cusco-Willoq-Cusco; Typical lunch; English guide



Day 11 - Aguas Calientes Machupicchu Cusco


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Am. Breakfast at the hotel.
After breakfast, transfer walking to the bus station, where you will board a mini-bus to ascend to the esplanade of Machu Picchu; income and guided tour of the main buildings. In the afternoon transfer back to Aguas Calientes.
In the afternoon return to Cusco. Arrival reception and transfer to the Hotel.
16:22 approximately train to return to Ollantaytambo.
Transfer from Ollantaytambo to Cusco.
Overnight at Cusco.



Day 12 - Flight Return Cusco – Lima


Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer hotel - airport.
Flight Cusco – Lima. (Not Included)
Arrival to Lima.
Waiting at the airport for international flight.



Include

  • Transfer IN/OUT in Lima airport – hotel - airport.
  • 02-nights hotel in Lima with breakfast.
  • Transfer OUT from the hotel to the bus station.
  • Bus Lima Paracas.
  • Ballestas Island tour.
  • Bus Paracas – Ica.
  • Tour in the Huacachina Oasis and sandboarding.
  • Bus Ica - Nazca.
  • 02-nights hotel in Nazca with breakfast.
  • Nazca lines Overflight.
  • Bus Nazca - Arequipa.
  • Transfer IN Arequipa bus station – hotel.
  • 01-night hotel in Arequipa with breakfast.
  • Touristic bus Arequipa – Puno.
  • Transfer IN/OUT in Puno bus station – hotel - bus station.
  • 02 nights hotel Lodge in Puno with breakfast.
  • Route of the Sun Tour Puno - Cusco.
  • Transfer IN/OUT in Cusco bus station – hotel - airport.
  • 1-night hotel in Cusco with breakfast.
  • Afternoon City Tour with visit and entrance fees to Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Tambomachay and Pukapukara.
  • Sacred Valley of the Incas Full Day Tour with buffet Lunch; with visit and entrance fees to Pisaq, and Ollantaytambo.
  • 01-night hotel in Aguas Calientes.
  • Tour and entrance to the Citadel of Machupicchu.
  • Train Expedition.
  • Bus Conssettur round trip to Machupicchu.

Information Details

You need

  • Original passport (and International Student card (ISIC) if applicable).
  • T-shirts.
  • Comfortable trousers.
  • Sun hat.
  • Sunglasses.
  • Sun protection cream (factor 35 recommended).
  • Insect repellent.
  • Toiletries.
  • Personal medication.
  • Camera and films.
  • Torch with spare batteries (headlamps are the best).
  • Shorts.
  • Sandals.
  • Extra money.
  • Bathing suit (for the hot springs in Aguas Calientes) where the entrance fee at the door is US$4.

MAJESTIC LOCAL LIVING CIRCUIT LIMA, AREQUIPA, PUNO AND CUSCO 12 DAYS & 11 NIGHTS