VIP Cultural Trips: Exploring the Wonders of Southern Peru

Our personalized service from FRANPISCO ADVENTURE begins today. We will wait for you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel located in the safest area of the city: Miraflores.

We transfer from the hotel to the bus terminal to head to the city of Ica. After checking into the hotel, we begin the HUACACHINA: OASIS OF AMERICA activity. The tour covers the main tourist points of the city: the Plaza de Armas, wineries, the village of Cachiche (famous for the legend of the witches), and the Huacachina Lagoon. Huacachina is an idyllic place surrounded by palms and sand dunes in the middle of the desert. Return to Ica hotel.

Today we visit the PARACAS NATIONAL RESERVE. The tour departs from Ica to the Port of Paracas. From here, we boat to the Ballestas Islands to observe penguins, sea lions, and marine birds. We will see 'The Candelabra,' a 128-meter long geoglyph etched into the sand. Later, we visit the Reserve's museum and proceed to Red Beach (Playa Roja) and Cerro Colorado to observe the bays and Lagunillas Beach. Return to Ica hotel.

After breakfast, we transfer to the bus terminal for the city of Nazca. Upon arrival, we have reserved tickets for the flight over the Nazca Lines. From the air, you will observe hundreds of straight lines, giant geometric figures, and immense drawings of animals (Hummingbird, Monkey, Spider, Condor, and the 'Astronaut'). After the flight and lunch, we board a night bus to the 'White City' of Arequipa.

Arriving in Arequipa between 6:00 am and 7:00 am, we settle into the hotel. We then depart for the Culebrillas tour in the Cerro Colorado district. Guided by an official guide, you will observe the extraction and carving process of 'Sillar' (volcanic stone). We continue through the Culebrillas gorge to visit ancient petroglyphs. Return to Arequipa hotel around 4:00 pm.

Pick up at 4:00 am for Chivay for breakfast. We continue to the 'Cruz del Condor' viewpoint, the best spot to observe the flight of the Andean Condor and the depth of the Colca Canyon. After exploring the canyon, we return to Arequipa, visiting traditional villages along the way. Lunch in Sancayo. Return to Arequipa around 6:00 pm.

Departure at 8:00 am for the Salinas Lagoon. Our first stop is the volcano viewpoint in Chiguata. We continue to the 'Yaretales' of the Pichu Picchu volcano and the salt flats of the Salinas Lagoon, where we stay for 2 hours to enjoy the scenery. Return to Arequipa hotel by 6:00 pm.

After breakfast, we take a 6.5-hour bus ride to the city of Puno. Once installed in the hotel, you will have free time to visit the city.

Boat trip to the Uros Floating Islands, built with totora reeds. You will learn about their ancient construction techniques. Continue to Taquile Island, where you will be greeted with traditional dances and enjoy a countryside lunch. Experience the hospitality of the locals and the beauty of Lake Titicaca. Return to Puno around 5:00 pm.

After breakfast, we travel by bus to the city of Cusco. After checking into the hotel, we head out to explore the Imperial City.

Tour begins at 12:30 pm. We visit the Qoricancha (Temple of the Sun) and the Santo Domingo Convent. Then, we head outside the city to the massive Inca fortress of Sacsayhuaman, and the sacred sites of Qenqo, Pukapukara, and Tambomachay. Cusco, the 'Navel of the World,' is a living museum of Inca and Colonial history. Return to hotel.

Pick up at 6:30 am. Visit Chinchero, the Maras salt mines, and the circular terraces of Moray. After a buffet lunch, we visit Ollantaytambo, the living Inca city. We then board the tourist train to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu town).

Early bus to the Machu Picchu entrance for a 2.5-hour guided tour of one of the 7 Wonders of the World. You will have free time for photos before returning to Aguas Calientes. Afternoon Expedition Train back to Ollantaytambo and van transfer to Cusco.

A free day to rest and enjoy the world-famous gastronomy of the Cusco region.

Departure at 5:00 am to Cusipata for breakfast. We drive to Phullawasipata and hike for 1.5 hours to the summit of Vinicunca (5100 masl). Enjoy the breathtaking views and return via the Red Valley, famous for its intense mineral pigmentation. Buffet lunch included before returning to Cusco at 5:00 pm.

Transfer from the hotel to the airport for your flight to the capital city, Lima.

Transfer to the airport 4 hours before your international flight. End of our services.