Discover the heritage and history of Peru's past, visiting the ancient kingdoms of the desert and the mountains. On this journey, you'll get to explore some of the most culturally rich sites in Peru, including the Ballestas Islands, San Pedro Market, Nazca Lines and of course, Machu Picchu!
When you arrive to Lima, we will be waiting for you at the airport to transfer you to your hotel. In the afternoon you will go to explore the historical Lima center visiting San Martin Plaza, the Plaza de Armas, the main plaza. Next is the Monastery of San Francisco, a World Heritage Site,The first cemetery of Lima –the Catacombs. Spent the night at Miraflores
After Breakfast in your hotel we will drive you towards Paracas. Upon arrival we will take the tour by motorboat to the Ballestas Islands,on the way to the Island we will see the “Candelabro”, a giant hieroglyph in the shape of a candleholder. After our tour of the islands, we will have lunch and drive to Nazca where we will spend the night.
After breakfast, we’ll drive to the airport for our 30 minute flight over the Nazca Lines enjoying the views of the enigmatic drawings in the middle of the desert. Afterward we will drive you to Huacachina Oasis. A magical sight in the middle of the desert where we will enjoy a delicious lunch. In the afternoon we have sand buggy ride and sand-boarding adventure. After we enjoy the sight of a beautiful sunset in the desert, we return to Lima to spend the night.
After breakfast we will drive to the airport for your flight to Cusco, Upon arrival to the airport of Cusco, you will be welcomed by a Trexperience representative who will drive you to your hotel. We will explore the amazing and historical city of Cusco, which was the capital of the great Inca Empire and is surrounded by the beautiful Andes Mountains.
In the afternoon you will begin your tour visiting the Plaza de Armas. We will continue our tour by exploring the Cathedral and admire its exquisite vestibules and priceless paintings from the Cusco School of the 17th and 18th centuries. Just a few blocks away you will visit the famous 12 angle stone and Loreto Street. Nearby you will visit the Koricancha, the Temple of the Sun in the Incans’ time, whose interior walls were said to have been covered in gold. As you return to the lower part of the city, you will stop off at the San Pedro Market, where you will be delighted by the variety of unique and traditional local products and discover new aromas and tastes.
Today you will experience a guided excursion to the enigmatic Sacred Valley of the Incas, we will start at 08:00 a.m. and while driving you to Pisaq passing through the animal sanctuary of Cotahuasi where we can see Pumas, Condors, Llamas, Alpacas, Vicuñas and Guanacos. It’s then another 30 minutes driving to Pisaq, where we visit the archeological site and the local market. After seeing and visiting the handicraft market we will continue our journey passing the Sacred Valley until we arrive to Ollantaytambo – “The Last Living Inca Town” an old Inca fortified village where we will observe some of the best examples of Inca architecture in the region then we will Take a Train to Aguas Calientes to have dinner and spent the night in a hotel.
On our final day we have to get up very early to prepare for the highlight of your Trexperience; visiting Machu Picchu – the Lost City of the Incas. We will go straight to the line to wait for the first bus going up to Machupicchu at 5:30 am. Arriving as the sky brightens, taking in the stunning views along the way. Your guide will take you on a 2 to 3-hour comprehensive tour of the city before leaving you in Machu Picchu to explore on your own or climb either Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain (must be booked as far in advance as possible). Your guide will explain how to take the bus from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes for lunch and take the train and bus back to Cusco. Drop off in your Hotel.
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A 100% local tour operator based in the City of Cusco that aims to maximize the positive effects of tourism on local communities and the environment - Trexperience adds unique local, cultural experiences to iconic adventures around Peru to create truly memorable experiences.