Highlights
- Sail in front of the Ballestas Islands to observe sea lions, guan birds and rock formations.
- Walk around the Huacachina Lagoon, surrounded by large sand dunes.
- Sail over Lake Titicaca, located at more than 3,800 meters of altitude.
- Learn about the floating islands of the Uros and learn how the totora is used to build platforms, housing and boats.
- Walk to the Mountain of Seven Colors, Vinicunca, on a high mountain day.
- Visit a mammal top and look for traces of monkeys, Saxons and other forest dwellers.
Trip Details
- Duration: 15 days and 14 nights
- Maximum altitude: Between 5,000 and 5,036 meters during the visit to Vinicunca
- General difficulty: Moderate
- Transport: Tourist vehicles, buses, train, boats and inter-provincial transport
- Accommodation in Lima: Not included
- Accommodation in Cusco: Not included
- Accommodation in Puno: Included in the base proposal
- Accommodation in Aguas Calientes: Included in the base proposal
- Food: According to every day and destination
- Guides: Spanish and English
Itinerary
Arrival in Lima and City Tour
Highlight of the day: First contact with Peru through the Historic Center of Lima, its colonial buildings and the cliffs facing the Pacific Ocean.
Reception at the airport
Upon arrival at Jorge Chávez International Airport, a representative of Peceros Agency Travel will be waiting for you in the coordinated area.
After checking the reservation data, we will board the vehicle to head to the hotel.
The time of travel depends on the transit. Lima may present congestion during different times of the day, so we do not recommend scheduling activities immediately after landing.
Accommodation in Lima is not included in the base price, but we can add it according to the category you prefer.
City Tour of Lima
In the afternoon we will begin the tour of the capital.
The visit is centered in the Historic Center, where the Plaza Mayor, the Government Palace, the Cathedral and different buildings of the colonial and republican periods are located.
We will enter the Convent of San Francisco to learn about its cloisters, library, religious spaces and catacombs.
The catacombs are underground and have narrow corridors. People with claustrophobia, shortness of breath, or limited mobility should report it before entering.
The tour continues to Miraflores and the Costa Verde. From different points you can see the cliffs and the Pacific Ocean.
Technical Details
- Transportation: Tourist vehicle
- Route: Airport – hotel
- Duration: Subject to transit
- Lime Altitude: Approximately 154 meters / 505 feet
- Accommodation: Not included in the base price
- Difficulty: Easy
- Road type: Steaks, pavers, stands and interior corridors
Paracas, Ballestas Islands and Huacachina
Highlight of the day: Sail in front of the Ballestas Islands and tour the dunes that surround the Huacachina lagoon.
Departure from Lima is made during the early morning.
The transfer to Paracas takes several hours on the Panamericana Sur highway. We recommend wearing a small pillow, comfortable clothes and a snack.
Ballestas Islands
In Paracas we will board a boat with a life jacket.
During navigation it is possible to observe the geoglyph known as El Candelabro, sea lions, Humboldt penguins and different species of seabirds.
The fauna is in freedom. Their presence and closeness depend on the weather, the season, the waves and their behavior.
It does not land on the islands.
Huacachina
After navigation we will continue to Ica and the Huacachina lagoon.
You will have time to walk around, take photographs and participate in the buggies and sandboarding tour, according to the confirmed modality.
The tubular vehicles circulate on dunes with steep climbs and descents. This activity is not recommended for people with back injuries, recent surgeries, pregnancy or cervical problems.
Sandboarding can be done lying on the board to reduce the risk of falling.
Technical Details
- Activity: Navigation
- Duration: Approximately 2 hours
- Climate: Wind, humidity and sun exposure
- Recommendation: Wear windbreaker jacket and camera protection
- Altitude: Approximately 406 meters / 1,332 feet
- Land: Sand and Sloping Surfaces
- Accommodation: Hotel in Lima not included
Flight Lima–Juliaca, Sillustani and Puno
Highlight of the day: Arrive at the high platean and walk among the Sillustani funerary towers in front of the Umayo Lagoon.
The Lima–Juliaca flight is not included in the base proposal. You must book with a schedule compatible with the transfer and visit to Sillustani.
Our team will receive the passengers at Juliaca airport.
Chullpas of Sillustani
En route to Puno we will visit Sillustani.
Chullpas are large funeral towers built by pre-Inca societies and subsequently used during the Inca period.
The complex is located on an elevation next to the Umayo Lagoon. The hike includes a gradual climb on stone and earth.
The height can be felt from the first few minutes, especially since the passenger arrives directly from Lima.
Technical Details
- Juliaca Altitude: Approximately 3,824 meters / 12,546 feet
- Walking time: Between 45 minutes and 1 hour
- Difficulty: Moderate for height
- Land: Stone, land and earring
- Final transport: Sillustani – Puno
- Accommodation: Hotel in Puno included
- Route: Flight Lima–Juliaca, Sillustani and Puno
Islands of the Uros and Amantani
Highlight of the day: Sail over Lake Titicaca, meet the islands of totora and spend the night with a family of Amantaní.
After breakfast we will move to the port of Puno.
Floating Islands of the Uros
We will sail to the islands of the Uros, built with layers of totora.
Families will explain how the platform is maintained, how homes are built, and how the totora is used in daily life.
The islands receive travelers frequently. The visit has a demonstrative and commercial component, but also allows to know techniques transmitted between generations.
Totora boat rides are usually optional.
Amantani Island
We will continue by boat to Amantani.
Upon arrival, host families will welcome passengers and accompany them to their homes.
Accommodation is basic. The rooms are usually private or shared, with beds and blankets. Bathrooms and showers can be found outside the room.
In the afternoon you can take a walk to a viewpoint, depending on the physical condition of the group and the weather.
Dinner will be prepared by the host family.
Technical Details
- Lake Titicaca Altitude: Approximately 3,812 meters / 12,507 feet
- Transportation: Tourist boat
- Navigation: Several hours during the day
- Walk: Moderated by altitude
- Accommodation: Family home
- Meals included: Lunch and dinner
- Electricity: Limited according to housing
Taquile Island and return to Puno
Highlight of the day: Walk through Taquile, get to know its textile tradition and lunch in front of Lake Titicaca.
After breakfast we will say goodbye to the host family and return to the port.
We’ll sail to Taquile.
The island features cobbled roads, stairs and slopes. Altitude can turn a short walk into a tired activity.
The inhabitants of Taquile maintain a textile tradition recognized for the quality of their fabrics and for the participation of men and women in different processes.
After the typical lunch we will return to Puno.
Technical Details
- Activity: Navigation and walking
- Walking time: Between 1 and 2 hours with breaks
- Land: Stone, stands and earrings
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Meals included: Breakfast and lunch
- Accommodation: Hotel in Puno included
- Route: Taquile Island and return to Puno
Puno–Cusco Transfer and City Tour Cusco
Highlight of the day: Arrive in Cusco and get to know Qoricancha and the main archaeological centers located around the city.
The program requires an early transfer from Puno to Cusco.
This transfer can be made by tourist bus, direct bus or private vehicle, according to the contracted mode. It must be confirmed before payment.
Upon arrival in Cusco, we will leave our luggage at the hotel. Accommodation is not included in the base proposal.
In the afternoon the City Tour will begin.
Qoricancha
We will know the ancient Temple of the Sun, later incorporated into the Convent of Santo Domingo.
Sacsayhuaman
We will continue to Sacsayhuaman, where there are large walls built with stone blocks.
Q’enqo
We will visit a rocky space with passages, canals and sectors interpreted as ceremonial places.
Puca Pucara and Tambomachay
The tour ends in Puca Pucara and Tambomachay.
Technical Details
- Maximum approximate altitude: 3,765 meters / 12,352 feet
- Transportation: Tourist bus
- Hikes: Short
- Difficulty: Easy to moderate
- Land: Stone, earth, stairs and irregular areas
- Accommodation: Hotel in Cusco not included
- Route: Puno–Cusco Transfer and City Tour Cusco
Sacred VIP Valley and train to Aguas Calientes
Highlight of the day: Tour Chinchero, Moray, Maras and Ollantaytambo before traveling by train to Machu Picchu Pueblo.
The pick up will be from the hotel in Cusco.
Chinchero
We will visit an archaeological center and a textile demonstration organized by local families.
Moray
We will visit the circular terraces built in natural depressions.
Salineras de Maras
We will observe hundreds of pools used to obtain salt by evaporation.
The paths may be narrow and have surfaces of soil or wet salt.
Lunch in Urubamba
A buffet lunch is included in a tourist restaurant.
Ollantaytambo
We will tour the archaeological center and its large terraces.
After the visit we will go to the station to board the train to Aguas Calientes.
Technical Details
- Transport: Tourist bus and train
- Meals included: Buffet lunch
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Land: Stone, stands and earrings
- Accommodation: Hotel in Aguas Calientes included
- Luggage: Backpack or small suitcase for one night
- Route: Sacred VIP Valley and train to Aguas Calientes
Machu Picchu and return to Cusco
with a professional guide.
After breakfast we will head to the bus station.
The bus ascends a mountain road until the entrance of Machu Picchu.
The circuit, time and time of stay will depend on the confirmed input. The passenger can only travel the circuit indicated on his ticket.
It is not possible to freely switch circuits on the same day.
The guide will explain the main visible spaces within the assigned route.
After the visit we will descend to Aguas Calientes and board the return train. From the final station we will continue by transport to Cusco.
Technical Details
- Machu Picchu Altitude: Approximately 2,430 meters / 7,972 feet
- Transportation: Bus, train and tourist vehicle
- Walk: Between 2 and 3 hours, according to the circuit
- Land: Stone, stands and slopes
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Accommodation: Hotel in Cusco not included
- Huayna Picchu: Optional, subject to additional entrance
Humantay Lagoon
Highlight of the day: Walk from Soraypampa to a lagoon under the snowy Humantay.
Pick up is done during the early morning.
We will travel to Mollepata for breakfast and then continue to Soraypampa.
The hike reaches approximately 4,200 meters / 13,780 feet. Although the distance is not very long, the slope and altitude demand to move slowly.
The road combines earth, stone, sloping sectors and possible mud areas.
Horses can be hired directly with local arrieros, subject to availability.
After the descent we will return to Mollepata for lunch and later to Cusco.
Technical Details
- Total walk: Approximately 3 to 4 hours
- Difficulty: Moderate to demanding
- Maximum altitude: 4,200 meters / 13,780 feet
- Meals included: Breakfast and lunch
- Horse: Not included
- Accommodation: Hotel in Cusco not included
- Route: Humantay Lagoon
Cusco Scenic by Bus 180°
Highlight of the day: Contemplate Cusco from a panoramic bus, know a representation of characters of Paucartambo and prepare a Pisco Sour.
The morning is free to rest after the walk to Humantay.
In the afternoon you will walk from your hotel or meeting point to the Plaza de Armas.
The tour continues through streets of the Historic Center before boarding the Bus 180°.
A stop will be made at the Mirador de Cristo Blanco.
Later you will learn about a performance of music, clothing and dances linked to Paucartambo.
The final activity includes a demonstration to prepare Pisco Sour.
Minors or those who do not consume alcohol will receive a non-alcoholic alternative when they have been coordinated.
Technical Details
- Duration: Half day
- Difficulty: Easy
- Transportation: Panoramic bus
- Hike: Short
- Altitude: Around 3,400 to 3,600 meters
- Accommodation: Hotel in Cusco not included
- Route: Cusco Scenic by Bus 180°
Seven Color Mountain and night bus to Puerto Maldonado
Highlight of the day: Walk to Vinicunca and continue overnight into the Amazon.
Pick up is done during the early morning.
We will travel to Cusipata for breakfast and continue to the starting point of the hike.
Vinicunca is located above 5,000 meters / 16,404 feet. The walk has a progressive slope and is made on land, stone and possible areas with mud, snow or ice.
Horses are managed by local suppliers and are not included.
After the return to the vehicle we will have lunch and return to Cusco.
In the evening, passengers will board an inter-provincial bus to Puerto Maldonado.
The bus ticket is not included in the base price, unless expressly indicated in the confirmation.
Technical Details
- Maximum altitude: Approximately 5,036 meters / 16,522 feet
- Difficulty: Demanding for altitude
- Meals included: Breakfast and lunch
- Horse: Not included
- Night transport: Bus Cusco–Puerto Maldonado
- Accommodation: Night by bus
- Route: Seven Color Mountain and night bus to Puerto Maldonado
Puerto Maldonado and arrival in Collpas Tambopata Inn
Highlight of the day: Leave the city and enter the Amazon forest by ground transportation and navigation.
Upon arrival at the terminal of Puerto Maldonado, the staff of the lodge will receive the passengers.
After organizing the luggage, we will start the land and river transfer to Collpas Tambopata Inn.
The lodge is located in a forest area near the Tambopata National Reserve.
The facilities are rustic and are designed to integrate with the environment. They can use mosquito nets, limited lighting and electricity during established times.
In the afternoon we will take an introductory walk through the primary forest.
The guide will show medicinal plants, trees, insects and possible areas frequented by monkeys or birds.
After dinner you can make a night sailing to look for alligators, subject to river level and weather.
Technical Details
- Transportation: Land vehicle and boat
- Climate: Warm, humid and variable
- Land: Earth, roots, mud and wood
- Difficulty: Easy to moderate
- Meals included: Lunch and dinner
- Accommodation: Lodge
- Wildlife watching: Not guaranteed
Collpa Chuncho, kayak and night walk
Highlight of the day: Observe the movement of parrots and macaws in the Collpa Chuncho and tour the forest after dark.
The departure is made before dawn.
We will sail to the Collpa Chuncho. Breakfast can be served in the observation area or in a nearby location, depending on the conditions.
Birds arrive to consume clay, but their presence depends on the climate, the season and other natural factors.
It is not allowed to produce loud noises or approach outside the indicated sectors.
In the afternoon we will kayak on an authorized stretch of the river.
The activity depends on the water level and the evaluation of the guide.
After dinner there will be a night walk in search of insects, frogs, tarantulas and other animals.
Technical Details
- Departure: Before dawn
- Transportation: Boat and kayak
- Land: Earth, roots, mud and wet areas
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Accommodation: Lodge
- Main equipment: Life jacket and flashlight
Collpa of mammals and fishing
Highlight of the day: Walking through the forest to a colpa used by mammals and participating in a traditional fishing activity.
After breakfast we will start a walk through the forest.
The road can present mud, roots, fallen trunks, small water crossings and slippery sectors.
In the colp, traces, sounds and movements of animals such as Saxes, monkeys and other species will be sought.
Direct observation cannot be guaranteed.
In the afternoon we will participate in a fishing activity on the Tambopata River or in an authorized sector.
Activity can be changed by rain, river level or environmental arrangements.
Technical Details
- Hike: Moderate
- Land: Earth, roots, mud and water
- Climate: Warm and humid
- Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Accommodation: Lodge
- Fishing: Subject to regulations and conditions
- Fauna: Not guaranteed
Lake Sandoval and return to Puerto Maldonado
Highlight of the day: Walk to Lake Sandoval and sail in silence in search of giant otters, monkeys and birds.
After breakfast we will start the return to the access area to Lake Sandoval.
The walk has a length of approximately 3 kilometers per stretch, depending on the point of entry used.
The path can present mud, wooden boards, roots and accumulated water.
After arriving at the lake we will board a canoe to tour authorized sectors.
It is possible to observe birds, monkeys and giant otters, but no species can be guaranteed.
After lunch we will return to Puerto Maldonado.
The final transfer can be made to the airport or land terminal, according to the schedule confirmed.
Departure flights must be booked with sufficient margin.
Technical Details
- Walk: Approximately 6 kilometers in total
- Transportation: Boat, canoe and vehicle
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Meals included: Breakfast and lunch
- End of service: Airport or terminal of Puerto Maldonado
- Flight: Not included
- Route: Lake Sandoval and return to Puerto Maldonado
Inclusions
- Reception at Lima airport as part of the confirmed itinerary.
- Accommodation in the category and location confirmed for the tour.
- City Tour of Lima as part of the confirmed itinerary.
- Entry to the Convent of San Francisco and catacombs as part of the confirmed itinerary.
- Tourist transportation in a vehicle selected according to the group size and route conditions.
- Boat transportation for the lake or river segment described in the itinerary.
- Visit to Huacachina as part of the confirmed itinerary.
- Reception at Juliaca airport as part of the confirmed itinerary.
- Entrance ticket for the attraction specified in the booking confirmation.
- Visit to Uros as part of the confirmed itinerary.
- Family home in Amantani as part of the confirmed itinerary.
- Visit to Taquile as part of the confirmed itinerary.
- Meals specifically indicated in the itinerary, with prior coordination for dietary requirements.
- Transfer Puno–Cusco as a confirmed mode as part of the confirmed itinerary.
- City Tour Cusco as part of the confirmed itinerary.
- Sacred Valley VIP as part of the confirmed itinerary.
- Lunch at a selected local restaurant; dietary requests must be reported in advance.
- Train service according to the schedule and category confirmed in the reservation.
- Bus transportation for the segment specified in the confirmed itinerary.
- Professional guide for route coordination, assistance and interpretation of the main sites.
- Laguna Humantay Tour as part of the confirmed itinerary.
- Breakfast at a selected local establishment, according to the itinerary.
- Activity of Pisco Sour as part of the confirmed itinerary.
- Vinicunca Tour as part of the confirmed itinerary.
- Reception in Puerto Maldonado as part of the confirmed itinerary.
- Tambopata Program 4 days / 3 nights as part of the confirmed itinerary.
- Lodge as part of the confirmed itinerary.
- Entries marked as part of the confirmed itinerary.
- A basic first-aid kit carried by the guide for initial assistance during the route.
- Emergency oxygen for initial assistance at altitude; it does not replace professional medical care.
- Life jackets as part of the confirmed itinerary.
- Operational assistance before and during the tour for the services included in the booking.
- Domestic or international flights; this cost is payable directly by the traveler when required.
- Lima–Juliaca flight; this cost is payable directly by the traveler when required.
- Flight Puerto Maldonado–Lima; this cost is payable directly by the traveler when required.
- Lodging in Lima; this cost is payable directly by the traveler when required.
- Accommodation before or after the tour unless it is expressly listed in the package.
- Cusco–Puerto Maldonado night bus; this cost is payable directly by the traveler when required.
- Meals not specifically indicated in the itinerary, including personal orders and upgrades.
- Bottled water, snacks and additional drinks purchased during the route.
- Refrigerations; this cost is payable directly by the traveler when required.
- Horse service, which is hired and paid directly to the local provider when available.
- Buggies and sandboarding when not confirmed; this cost is payable directly by the traveler when required.
- Optional rides on totora boats; this cost is payable directly by the traveler when required.
- Huayna Picchu; this cost is payable directly by the traveler when required.
- Machu Picchu Mountain; this cost is payable directly by the traveler when required.
- Tips for guides, drivers, cooks or support staff; gratuities are voluntary.
- Personal travel insurance, including medical care, evacuation and trip interruption coverage.
- Professional medical care or evacuation expenses required during the trip.
- Canes; this cost is payable directly by the traveler when required.
- Additional baggage; this cost is payable directly by the traveler when required.
- Filming Permits; this cost is payable directly by the traveler when required.
- Drones; this cost is payable directly by the traveler when required.
- Expenses for strikes, closures or air cancellations; this cost is payable directly by the traveler when required.
- Services not expressly indicated; this cost is payable directly by the traveler when required.
Upgrades
- Hotel in Lima by night; Reference Price: From USD 45
- Hotel in Cusco by night; Reference Price: From USD 40
- Single Room; Reference Price: Consult
- Lima–Juliaca flight; Reference Price: According to airfare
- Bus Cusco–Puerto Maldonado; Reference Price: From USD 30
- Flight Cusco–Puerto Maldonado; Reference Price: According to airfare
- Flight Puerto Maldonado–Lima; Reference Price: According to airfare
- Huayna Picchu; Reference Price: From USD 60
- Machu Picchu Mountain; Reference Price: Consult
- Train Vistadome or top category; Reference Price: From USD 45
- Horse in Humantay; Reference Price: Local payment
- Horse in Vinicunca; Reference Price: Local payment
- Walking poles; Reference Price: USD 15 per pair
- Buggies and sandboarding; Reference Price: Consult
- Totora Boat Ride; Reference Price: Local payment
- Superior Hotel in Puno; Reference Price: Consult
- Superior hotel in Aguas Calientes; Reference Price: Consult
- Top Lodge in Tambopata; Reference Price: Consult
- Guide in another language; Reference Price: Consult
- Comprehensive insurance; Reference Price: According to coverage
- Individual portable oxygen; Reference Price: Consult
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We are local operators
At Peceros Agency Travel we are local operators and we coordinate services in different regions of Peru through previously selected personnel, guides and suppliers. A fifteen-day program requires controlling airports, roads, trains, boats, entrances, accommodations and connections.
Experienced Guides
We do not use a single guide profile for the entire program. We work with staff prepared for: History of Lima Paracas marine fauna Altiplano and Lake Titicaca Archaeology of Cusco Machu Picchu High-rise hikes Amazon Forest Navigation in Tambopata
Carefully Coordinated Meals
Breakfast and lunch are included in Humantay and Vinicunca. Breakfasts, lunches and dinners are included in Tambopata according to the program.
Clear Information
This program includes: Early in the morning Prolonged travel Altitude above 5,000 meters Stones and mud Navigations Amazon Humidity A night by bus, depending on the mode We prefer to explain these conditions before booking.
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