The next day, we’ll take you through some of the most attractive places in Lima, also known as the City of Kings. The tour includes visiting the Historic Center of Lima, a panoramic view of Plaza San Martin, Plaza Mayor, Government Palace, Cathedral Basilica, Archbishop’s Palace, Municipal Palace, Santo Domingo Church, where the tombs of Santa Rosa and San Martin de Porres lie, and the balconies of Colonial Lima. Then, you’ll visit the Convent and Church of San Francisco, the largest monumental ensemble of Colonial Art in America and a Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Additionally, we’ll also take you to visit Basilica with 21 altars, a convent with cloisters, chapters, clementine rooms. The monks’ choir and library, a site museum that exhibits 11 canvases from the Rubens school, the Sacristy with canvases from Surbaran and Rivera, the large patio decorated with 16th-century Sevillian tiles, Moorish arches, and underground catacombs. Then, we’ll visit the residential districts of San Isidro and Miraflores, passing through the Huaca Pucllana, Ceremonial and Administrative Center of the Lima Culture, built in the 2nd century AD and considered by the Incas as Naupallaqta, meaning Sacred Town. We’ll also tour El Olivar de San Isidro park, with olive trees from Spain in the 15th century. The Central Park of Miraflores and Larcomar, a tourist and entertainment center, a symbol of Modern Lima, and a privileged point to appreciate a spectacular panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean. Finally, if we have time left, we can participate in some fun activities. We’ll stay the night in Lima.

On day 3, at 6 AM, we’ll take you to the bus terminal. At 6:40 AM, we’ll leave for the city of Paracas through Cruz del Sur bus company. After 4 hours, at 10:40 AM, we’ll arrive in Paracas and begin the tour. At 11:00 AM, we’ll visit Paracas Natural Reserve. It’s a vast protected area located to the southwest of the city of Pisco. The name of this beautiful place is derived from a Quechua word meaning ‘sand rain’, due to the strong winds that the area receives in the afternoon. The Paracas reserve is essential for another reason. It has plenty of zooplankton and phytoplankton inhabitants in its waters, which, in turn, allows industrial and artisanal fishing. It’s a critical activity in the town of Pisco. The Paracas Reserve is located in an area of 335,500 hectares and is considered one of the most important ecosystems on the planet. You’ll see beautiful cliffs and beaches during our visit, including red beach, Yumaque beach, and Lagunilla. We’ll indulge in seafood in Lagunilla and take a refreshing bath. You’ll also witness groups of flamingos feeding on the shores of the sea. To catch them from up close, we’ll take a short walk to a small viewpoint. According to some historians, these birds inspired liberator San Martin to create the color of our red and white flag of Peru. After that, you can visit the interpretation center of the reserve, where you’ll learn about the marine flora and fauna of the Paracas Reserve. We’ll end the day at 3:00 PM. You’ll have the rest of the afternoon to rest or explore. We’ll stay the night in our hotel.

We’ll continue our All-In-One Peru Tour on day four by having breakfast at 08:00 AM. Then, we’ll depart for Crossbows Island. After that, we’ll visit the Paracas Peninsula, the most important wildlife sanctuary of the Peruvian Coast. Next, we’ll take a motorboat ride to the Ballestas Islands in the Paracas National Reserve, where you’ll observe sea lions, booby birds, pelicans, penguins, and other seabirds. On the way back, you’ll get to see Candelabro, a giant figure of the Nazca Lines style made in the sand. You’ll have some free time to take photos of the sea lions, seals, and seabirds. We’ll return to our hotel in the afternoon. You can spend that time doing personal shopping or any other activity. Then, at 11:00 AM, we’ll depart to the city of Nazca through Cruz del Sur, a transportation company. At 11:00 AM, we’ll arrive in the town of Nazca and transfer to the airport. From there, we’ll board a plane that will fly us over the mysterious Nazca Lines. They’re colossal line drawings of animals, birds, and geometric figures drawn in the desert that can only be appreciated from the air. We’ll spend the rest of the day there and return to Arequipa to our hotel at 08:00 PM.

On day 5, we’ll begin our Arequipa city tour at 02:00 PM. First, we’ll visit Plaza de Armas, one of the most beautiful places in Peru. Then, we’ll go to The Cathedral, an excellent example of Peruvian architecture during the 19th century that houses precious gold and silver treasures. We’ll also explore the Church of La Compania, an old Jesuit temple, perhaps the most important in Arequipa due to its history and tradition. It has a beautiful façade with columns carved with spirals, laurel wreaths, flowers, birds, etc. The next place on our journey will be the convent of Santa Catalina, a 17th century ‘little town’ opened to the public in the 1970s. It’s the perfect place to relive the past and imagine how life was four centuries ago. You’ll visit many spacious courtyards, gardens, kitchens, slave rooms, and the washhouses of the convent. Finally, we’ll return to our hotel around 05:00 PM.

The following day, having breakfast at 08:00 AM, we’ll start our journey to Yura to enter Pampa Canahuas, where we’ll observe the herds of vicunas on the back of Chachani, Misti, and Pichu Pichu volcanoes. Then, we’ll enter the Pagodas, where you’ll see the geological formations of the area. We’ll stop at a restaurant there to have lunch, and we’ll continue the tour by visiting the wetlands. It consists of a large number of birds, both migratory and local. Later, we’ll arrive at the Mirador de Los Volcanes, where the Chila Mountain range and all the volcanoes can be appreciated from the area. Finally, we’ll enter Chivay around 01:30 PM and stay at a hotel. After resting for a few hours, we’ll take you to the thermal baths of La Calera to take a refreshing bath in the Hot Springs. We’ll return to our hotel in the evening.

The next day, after having breakfast in the morning, we’ll continue the tour to visit the Cruz del Condor to observe the flight of the condors and the depth of the Canyon. Then, we’ll see a few towns, including Pinchollo, Acoma, and Yanque. We’ll stop at several spots along the way to witness the main viewpoints of the Canyon, where we’ll appreciate Colcas, Hanging Tombs, Litomaquetas, and others. Finally, we’ll arrive at Chivay where we’ll have lunch and then start our trip to the city of Puno via 4M bus company. After reaching our hotel around 01:15 PM, we’ll board Chivay Hotel La Paskana to settle in. Then, the first place we’ll visit is Patapampa Volcanoes, situated 4950 meters above sea level. After that, we’ll stop at Volcan Chucura, Lagunillas and watch birds and lagoons. We’ll go back to our hotel via Terminal Terrestre Puno.

On day 8, we’ll have breakfast early in the morning and head out to the port from our hotel. We’ll board our motorboat and visit the floating islands of Los Uros, around 30 minutes away. After staying there for almost 40 minutes, we’ll go to the Natural Island of Taquile. The inhabitants of the island are fond of agriculture, crafts, and fishing. The locals still live according to their ancient Inca traditions and laws with the same religious rituals, such as Marriage (Sirvinacuy) and payment to the land (Pachamama). We’ll have lunch around noon. After having lunch, you’ll have two free hours to visit the artisan center of the town and take pictures with panoramic views. Later, we’ll return to Puno to our hotels to stay the night.

The 9th day of our All-In-One-Peru tour will begin in the morning when we’ll go to the city of Cusco. We’ll travel along the high Collao plateau, stopping in the town of Ayaviri, an important textile and husbandry center, to visit the impressive Kalasaya Temple, ruins of the ancient Pucara culture. On the way, we’ll make a stop at Rachi, where we can see a spectacular Inca sanctuary built by the Inca Pachacutec and dedicated to the great Inca God, Wiracocha. It has a large central wall with a stone base of fine Inca architecture. The other walls are made of giant adobe bricks. The structure also has two circular side columns. Around the temple, we’ll find several constructions once used as a house or warehouse. After almost 70 KMs, we’ll pass by the La Raya ranch, where we’ll see herds of vicunas and llamas. We’ll also pass by the charming Wacarpay Lake that offers spectacular views of the mountains being reflected in its calm waters during the trip. Then, we’ll visit the church of San Pedro de Andahuay in the beautiful town of Andahuaylillas. The church is also known as the Sistine Chapel of the Americas due to its polychrome ceiling. We’ll have a buffet lunch in a quiet country restaurant, where you can enjoy the delicious culinary art of the region. Finally, we’ll return to our hotel in Cusco to stay the night.

As we head towards the end of the tour, we’ll visit some of the most common places in Peru. After having breakfast in the morning on the next day, you’ll have a few hours to adjust to the environment, situated 3,350 meters above sea level. Then, between 01:20 and 01:40 PM, we’ll start picking up everyone from the hotel to begin the city and nearby ruins tour. First, we’ll show you the impressive colonial city built on Inca bases. Then, we’ll continue with the tour to the four ruins surrounding Cusco: Sacsayhuamán, a great fortress located on the northern outskirts of Cusco, Qenqo, a sacred amphitheater and a center of worship to the God Puma, where human sacrifices were made, Pucapucara, a red fortress that gets it hue from twilight falling on the rocks, and Tambomachay, a temple to worship the water. Once we’ve completed the tour, we’ll return to our hotel situated 5 kilometers away. We’ll spend the night there.

The following day, after having breakfast at 08:30 AM, we’ll start the tour by visiting the town of Pisac, a picturesque colonial mestizo village. You’ll also have the opportunity to celebrate Sunday’s mass with the Quechua people. Then, we’ll visit the villages of Coya, Lamay, Calca, and Urubamba. We’ll have a buffet lunch there. In the afternoon, we’ll have a guided tour of the town of Ollantaytambo, where the archeological park of Ollantaytambo is located. It’s a gigantic agricultural complex that was used by the military in the time of Tahuantinsuyo. Finally, we’ll return to Cusco while visiting the town of Chincheros along the way. It’s an ancient agricultural center of the beautiful Andean landscape that highlights its colonial church. We’ll stay the night in our hotel.

On day 12, after having breakfast at the coordinated time, we’ll continue our Cusco adventure by arriving at the train station. From there, we’ll visit Machu Picchu and stay there for the next three hours. Then, we’ll go to the Puente Ruinas station, where we’ll take the buses that will take us to the Lost City of the Incas, Machu Picchu. Discovered by Hiram Bingham in 1911, it’s the most famous example of Inca architecture. We’ll enjoy a guided tour of the main buildings of the citadel, including El Mirador, Temple of The Three Windows, El Intihuatana, The Main Square, etc. At the end of this Cusco excursion, we’ll take the bus down to the town of Aguas Calientes, where we’ll have lunch at a local restaurant. Finally, in the afternoon, we’ll return to our hotel via train to stay the night.

On the third last day of our trip, we’ll pick you up from your hotel between 03:30 and 04:00 AM. We’ll leave Cusco, travel 2 hours and 45 minutes to reach the community of Japura, where we’ll have our breakfast. Then, we’ll continue for 15 more minutes to Pitumarca (Quesiyono) situated 4,350 miles above sea level. From there, we’ll start hiking for around three hours to climb the Mountain of Colors, a magical landscape located 5,000 meters above sea level. After enjoying Mother Nature’s scenery, we’ll return from the same trail, where our transport carriage will be waiting for us. After that, we’ll have lunch at a restaurant situated 15 minutes away. Later, we’ll return to Cusco, sometime between 06:00 and 07:00 PM, to visit Regocijo Square, a public square.

On the 14th day of our trip, we’ll leave the fascinating city of Cusco and reach Lima. You’ll be transferred to your selected hotel.

Finally, on the last day, we’ll have breakfast in the morning and depart from the hotel to the airport or your next destination.