Mystique Peru

9 days

Step into the Mystique Peru world and have very close unique experiences!
You will have a private guided tour of Machu Picchu and see why it is one of the new Seven Wonders of the World!
You can’t miss Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world and its islands where Manco Capac, the first Inca was born. And in the desert of southwest Peru, between the Andes and the coast, lies one of the most unique sites of archeology: the enigmatic Nasca Lines, whose purpose is still being debated today. Please note this itinerary will be adapted to your exact dates and requirements.

Tour notes:
Trip Code: ECS-003
Duration: 9 days.
Season: Jan to Dec
Customizable: Yes

Extensions:
1. Two or four day Inca Trail.
2. Amazon River trip.
3. Horseback riding in Cusco.
4. Chavin de Huantar Trip.
5. Ballestas Islands boat trip.

B = Breakfast
L = Lunch
D = Dinner

   Itinerary  

Day 1: Lima.
On arrival at Lima international airport you will be met by our representative and transferred to your Hotel, located in Miraflores the safest and nicest area of Lima. You will be met by our Agent in your hotel where you will receive your travel vouchers and tickets.
Evening: Overnight in Lima.

Day 2: Flight Lima Cusco (11,150 ft).
Transfer to the airport to board your early morning flight to Cusco, the capital of the Incas.
On arrival at Cusco airport you will be met by our representative and transferred to your Hotel, located in the center of Cusco; you will have time to rest and adjust to the altitude.
Afternoon: Private tour of Cusco and nearby Inca Ruins. 14:00: Your guide will pick you up from your hotel and show you the highlights of Cusco, the colonial cathedral, the great temple of Korikancha and the 4 impressive Inca ruins around Cusco, Sacsayhuaman, with its massive walls, Qenko, site of carved living rock, Puca Pucara, an Inca lodging Site & Tambo Machay, known as the Baths of the Inca. Our expert guides will make sure you get the most of these special places.
Evening: Overnight in Cusco.
(B)

 Day 3: Vista dome train journey Cusco – Aguas Calientes.
Early morning: you will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to Ollantaytambo train station to board the Vista dome train which will take you to Aguas Calientes (the base town of Machu Picchu).
Private guided tour of Machu Picchu (8,200 ft).
On your arrival at the train station you will be met by your guide and have a 25 minute bus journey to Machu Picchu, the most impressive and mysterious Inca Site where you will have a private guided tour and learn about the history of this site, who lived here, how it was discovered in modern times and why the Spaniards never found it. You will have some insight into the various features of this sacred city and have free time to really enjoy yourself alone in this spectacularly located site, an unforgettable experience that will stay with you forever!
Afternoon: Vista dome train journey back to Cusco.
On your arrival at Cusco train station you will be met by our representative and transferred to your Hotel.
Evening: Overnight in Cusco.
(B, L)

Day 4: Andean Explorer train journey Cusco - Puno (12,550 ft).
After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to the train station to board The Andean Explorer train and have one of the most fabulous train journeys in the world! An open-air Observation Bar Car will allow you to enjoy this beautiful route with the spectacular views of the Andes Mountains and countryside, a memorable travel experience through the high Altiplano region!
On arrival at Puno train station you will be met by our representative and transferred to your Hotel.
Evening: Overnight in Puno.
Please note: the train only travels this route on Mondays, Wednesdays & Saturdays.
(B, L)

Day 5: Lake Titicaca a unique destination!
After Breakfast, we board our motor boat to start the adventure on the highest navigable Lake in the world and largest in South America, our first stop will be on the floating impressive Totora reed Islands of The Uros where you will see how these pre-Incan people live; then we continue onto Taquile Islands where we will learn more about Inca’s culture and traditions; their lifestyle remains the same as it has been for centuries with very little influence from modern times. In the afternoon you will return to Puno and transferred you to your Hotel.
Evening: Overnight in Puno.
(B, L)

Day 6: Flight Juliaca Lima.
Transfer to the airport to board your flight to Lima.
On arrival at Lima airport you will be met by our representative and transferred to your Hotel located in the bustling, cosmopolitan Miraflores area of the city.
Afternoon: Lima tour.
We will drive you downtown into the city of the Kings; our English speaking guide will help you to get to know the Plaza de Armas, with the baroque cathedral, the Palacio de Gobierno (Governors Palace), the Archbishop's Palace with its big carved wooden balconies, and the convent of San Francisco, whose bright yellow facade covers a grisly secret. Underneath the convent lie extensive catacombs that served as the cemetery for the whole of Lima during the colonial period!
Evening: Overnight in Lima.
(B)

Day 7: Tourist bus journey Lima - Ica (4 ½ hours).
6:20: transfer from your hotel to the bus station to board your tourist bus to Ica. 12:00: on arrival in Ica you will be met by our representative and transferred to your Hotel.
Free afternoon to enjoy the sun, you can have a walk around Huacachina Oasis or try the sand boarding and the sand dune buggy ride!
Evening: Overnight in Ica.
(B)

Day 8: Flight over Nasca Lines from Ica airport.
Morning: transfer from your hotel to Ica airport to take the flight over the fantastic Nasca Lines for panoramic views of a monkey, a fish, a spider, a hummingbird and many drawings and geometric figures on the desert visible only from the air. The mystery of these huge figures in the desert continues even today.
Afternoon bus journey Ica - Lima
You will be picked from your hotel and transferred to the bus station to return to Lima by tourist bus. On your arrival in Lima our representative will meet you and transferred to your hotel.
Evening: Overnight in Lima.
(B)

Day 9: Flight back home.
Transfer at any time from your Hotel to the airport to board your flight back home. (B)

Price inclusive:
2,290 US $ per person in double occupancy.

Price includes:
-English speaking tour guides.
-24/7 Assistance during your entire trip in Peru.
-Eight nights of accommodation in 4 star Hotels with breakfasts.
-Plane tickets Lima Cusco/Juliaca Lima.
-Private half day guided tour of Cusco and the four nearby Inca ruins including: guide, entrance fee and transport.
-Private guided tour of the Incas’ sacred Valley including: guide, entrance fee, transport and buffet lunch in the Valley.
-Excursion to Machu Picchu including: private guide in Machu Picchu, entrance fee, Vista dome train ticket (Cusco- Aguas Calientes-Cusco), bus ticket Aguas Calientes-Machupicchu-Aguas Calientes and lunch.
-First Class train ticket from Puno to Cusco including lunch.
-Full day tour of Lake Titicaca including: guide, entrance fee and motor boat. -Half day guided tour of Lima city including: guide, entrance fee, and transport.
-Tourist bus tickets: Lima Ica Lima.
-Flight over Nazca Lines from Ica airport.
-All airport/train station-Hotel transfers in Lima, Cusco, Puno and Ica.
-Confirmation of Domestic and International flights.