Southern Peru 14 Days

These 14 days begin in Lima and continue south to the Paracas Reserve and Islas Ballestas. From the coast you'll continue inland through the desert and stop in at the Huacachina oasis before arriving in Nazca. After a flight over the Nazca Lines you'll visit the Chauchilla cemetery where you can witness Nazca mummies in pristine condition. Afterwards, you'll continue on to Arequipa, Chivay and Colca Canyon to see condors in flight. From Arequipa you'll take the bus to Puno to see the floating Uros Islands and Amantani and Taquile Islands before arriving in Cusco to see the city's amazing ruins and exploring Cusco's Sacred Valley. Finally you'll experience Machu Picchu by train as a finale to this awesome adventure.


14 Days
Lima - Lima
From
$2090 USD
Code: PC6G2

This trip is:

Classic

This trip involves travel by plane, boat, tour bus and train and 2 to 3 star hotels. Some light walking is required at the ruins.

Standard

Expedition train, bus tickets and entrances and return flight included. Some meals are included.

Easy to Moderate

Minimal physical walking. Requires 1 overnight bus trip (or add an extra day).

Private / Pooled Tours

These tours are private and pooled.

Popular

These sites are very touristic.

Southern Peru Tour Package Map Related Package | Paracas | Nazca | Arequipa | Puno | Cusco | Machu Picchu

Overview

Day 1    Arrival in Lima
We will be waiting at the airport holding a sign with your name on it. From there we will transfer to your hotel in Lima.
Includes Airport Transfer / Accommodation


Day 2    Bus Lima to Paracas - Night in Paracas
Pickup at your hotel early morning and transfer to bus terminal in Lima - Bus to Paracas (5 hrs) – Visit to the Paracas Reserve - Hotel in Paracas
Includes Meals B / Bus / Transfers / Entrances / Accommodation


Day 3    Islas Ballestas - Huacachina - Ica - Night in Nazca
Islas Ballestas and Candelabra Tour - Transfer to Huacachina - Ica City Tour / Wine Tasting or Buggy / Sandboarding - Night in Nazca.
Includes Meals B / Entrances / Transfers / Bus / Ica Tours / Accommodation


Day 4    Nazca Lines - Chauchilla - Arequipa
Flight over Nazca Lines in the morning and a trip to the famous cemetery Chauchilla followed by a Bus trip to Arequipa.
Includes Meals B / Transfers / Flight / Entrances / Bus


Day 5    Arequipa City Tour - Free Time - Night in Arequipa
Check into your Hotel in Arequipa then an afternoon Panoramic Bus City Tour – Free Time – Night in Hotel in Arequipa.
Includes Transfers / Tour / Accommodation


Day 6    Arequipa - Salinas - Chivay
From Arequipa we head through the desert and populations of vicunas before arriving in Chivay, your hotel and the hot springs.
Includes Meals BLD / Bus / Accommodation


Day 7    Chivay - Condor Sighting - 4M Bus to Puno
Visit the condor sighting "Cruz Condor" then catch a guided tour bus up to Lake Titicaca and Puno.
Includes Meals BL / Entrances / Guide / Bus Tour / Accommodation


Day 8    Uros and Amantani Islands (Puno)
Uros Islands and Amantani Islands Full Day - Night on Amantani.
Includes Meals BLD / Transfer / Boat Tour / Entrances / Accommodation


Day 9    Taquile Island - Night in Puno
Another speed boat trip to visit Taquile Island in the morning followed by lunch and return to your hotel in Puno. Option to see the burial sites of Sillustani in the afternoon.
Includes Meals BL / Transfers / Accommodation


Day 10    Puno - Guided Bus Tour to Cusco
Enjoy a Guided Bus Tour on the way to Cusco which includes a buffet lunch.
Includes Meals BL / Transfers / Bus Tour / Accommodation


Day 11    Cusco City Tour - Night in Cusco
Guided tour of Qoricancha, Q'enqo, Sacsayhuaman, Tambomachay and Puka Pukara. Your tourist entrance ticket (BTG) is included. Stay the night in Cusco.
Includes Meals B / Transfers / Entrances (BTG) / Tour / Guide / Accommodation


Day 12    Sacred Valley - Night in Ollantaytambo
Guided tour of Pisaq and Pisaq's market followed by lunch in Urubamba and another guided tour of Ollantaytambo. Stay the night in Ollantaytambo.
Includes Meals BL / Transfers / Entrances / Guide / Accommodation


Day 13    Train to Machu Picchu - Return to Cusco
Board the train in Ollantaytambo for Cusco (1.5 hrs) followed by bus up to Machu Picchu and a guided tour. After free time you'll return to Cusco by train then by bus.
Includes Meals B / Train and Bus Tickets / Transfers / Entrances / Guide / Accommodation


Day 14    Flight Cusco to Lima - Departure
Transfer to Airport in Cusco - Flight to Lima - INTL Return Flight
Includes Meals B / Transfer / Flight to Lima

Itinerary

Day 1    Arrival in Lima - Hotel in Lima
We will be waiting at the airport holding a sign with your name on it. From there we will transfer to your hotel in Lima. Enjoy free time exploring the city. Night in Hotel.

Free Time

Free Time
Explore Lima on your own after checking into your hotel.

Hotel

Accommodation
Night in Lima "Hotel Stefanos" (or similar).

Includes Transfer / Accommodation

Day 2    Bus Lima to Paracas - Reserve Tour - Night in Paracas
Pickup at your hotel early morning and transfer to bus terminal in Lima - Bus to Paracas (5 hrs). Tour of the Paracas Reserve - Hotel in Paracas.

5 hrs

Bus to Paracas
Enjoy your bus trip on "Cruz del Sur" along the coastal desert.

2 hrs

Guided Tour of Paracas Reserve
See the Peruvian coastline, flocks of flamingos and visit a museum on your 1/2 day tour of the National Reserve.

Hotel

Accommodation
Night in Paracas "Paracas Sunset Hotel" (or similar).

Includes Meals B / Transfer / Bus Tickets / Entrances / Accommodation

Day 3    Islas Ballestas - Huacachina - Nazca
Islas Ballestas and Candelabra Tour - Transfer to Huacachina - Arrival in Nazca - Hotel in Nazca.

3 hrs

Guided Boat Tour of the Islas Ballestas
Troll through the coves of the Islas Ballestas with close up views of Boobies, Humbolt Penguins and barking sea lions.

6 hrs

Bus to Nazca
Enjoy a tour bus through the desert on your way to Nazca with a stop at Huacachina and Ica.

3 hrs

Huacachina Oasis
Explore this desert gem and some free time or try out sandboarding and a dune buggy ride.

3 hrs

Ica City Tour + Pisco Wineries and Tasting
Enjoy a quaint tour of Ica, the Regional Museum, Plaza and a visit to some Pisco and Wine distilleries and of course, some tasting.

Hotel

Accommodation
Night in Nazca "Hotel Alegria" (or similar).

Includes Meals B / Entrances + Boat Tour / Transfers / Bus Tickets / Ica Tour + Winery OR Buggy + Sandboarding / Accommodation

Optional

Sandboarding + Dune Buggy Ride (No Additional Cost)
Opt out of the Ica City Tour and tear up the desert in a dune buggy before reaching the perfect slope for surfing down the sand.

Day 4    Nazca Lines - Chauchilla cemetery - Bus to Arequipa
Flight over Nazca Lines in the morning followed by a trip to the famous cemetery "Chauchilla". Overnight Bus to Arequipa.

30 - 45 mins

Flight Over the Nazca Lines
These man made ancient drawings are only visible from the clouds and from space.

2 hrs

Guided Tour of Chauchilla
Observe the well preserved mummies and burial grounds.

6 hrs

Bus to Arequipa
Overnight Bus to Arequipa on "Cruz del Sur".

Includes Meals B / Flight / Entrances / Transfer / Bus

Note: There are also buses leaving for Arequipa in the morning. Plan for an extra day and a hotel stay in Nazca if not wanting to travel overnight. We will revise your itinerary.

Day 5    Arequipa City Tour - Free Time - Night in Arequipa
Check into your Hotel in Arequipa then an afternoon Panoramic Bus City Tour - Free Time - Night in Hotel in Arequipa.

1/2 Day

Free Time
Explore Arequipa on your own.

4 hrs

Guided Panoramic Bus Tour of Arequipa
Enjoy a tour of Arequipa's city in a Double Decker Bus.

Hotel

Accommodation
Night in Arequipa "Hotel Casona Solar" (or similar).

Includes Transfers / Entrances / Transportation / Guide / Accommodation

Day 6    Arequipa - Salinas - Chivay
On the way to Chivay see the National Reserve of Salinas and Aguadas Blancas with herds of vicuñas and Flemish Roses growing in the lagoons. In the afternoon relax in the hot springs of Calera. Night in a hotel in Chivay.

full day

Tour Bus to Chivay
See more of the Arequipean desert and roaming vicunas.

Hotel

Accommodation
Night in Chivay "Casa Andina Standard Colca" (or similar).

Includes Meals BLD / Transportation / Accommodation

Optional

Hot Springs
Rejuvenate in the hot springs of Chivay.

Day 7    Chivay - Condor Sighting - 4M Bus Tour to Puno
Leaving Chivay you'll see colonial towns and terraced Inca ruins on the way to the famous viewpoint called "Cruz Condor". Here, we have the morning to appreciate the Condors in flight over thermal vents. Returning to Chivay catch the 1 pm guided bus tour by "4M" and sit back and relax until Puno and your hotel.

2 hrs

Colca Canyon Cruz Condor Sighting
From this magnificent viewpoint over the Colca Canyon, watch Condors in work the thermal vents.

6 hrs

4M Tour Bus to Puno
Enjoy a guided tour on your way to Puno arriving around 7 pm.

Hotel

Accommodation
Night in Puno "GHL Lago Titicaca" (or similar).

Includes Meals BL / Entrances / Guide / Bus Tour / Accommodation

Day 8    Uros and Amantani Islands (Puno)
This morning you'll transfer from your hostal to the port where you will continue by motor boat 30 mins to the legendary Uros Islands. Here you can walk along the floating reeds. From Uros and after another 2.5 hr boat ride through Lake Titicaca you'll reach Amantani Island where you will stay with a local family for the night. Expect the authentic food, music and dance of the Puno people. Meals are included.

full day

Boat Tour
You will island hop on a "lancha" speedboat.

2 hrs

Guided Tour of Uros
Walk on these floating islands for a memorable experience.

2 hrs

Guided Tour of Amantani
Meet the locals of Amantani and visit Pacahtata followed by traditional musci and dancing.

house w/ accommodation

Accommodation
Enjoy the night on an island in the middle of Lake Titicaca.

Includes Meals BLD / Entrances / Transfer / Guide / Accommodation

Day 9    Taquile Island - Night in Puno
After breakfast we take a short boat ride to the neighboring Taquile Island, where we will tour around the ruins and visit these beautiful people, world famous for their intricate and fascinating weavings, after lunch we take the return trip to Puno. Arrival in the afternoon and transfer back to your hotel approx 4 pm.

full day

Guided Tour of Taquile
See the standing ruins of Taquile Island and have some free time to explore.

Hotel

Accommodation
Night in Puno "GHL Lago Titicaca" (or similar).

Includes Meals BL / Transfer / Accommodation

Note: There are also buses leaving for Cusco overnight. Let us know if you'd like to save a day by traveling overnight and we'll revise your itinerary.
Optional

Guided Tour of Sillustani Burial Sites
See the burial towers of Sillustani overlooking an enchanting panoramic view of Lake Umayo.

Day 10    Guided Bus Tour to Cusco - Free Time
After breakfast you'll take the Guided Tour Bus to Cusco by "Turismo Mer" and visit the ruins of Raqchi and "Sistene Chapel" church in Andahuaylillas. A delicious buffet is included followed by free time in Cusco and a night in hotel.

full day

Guided Bus Tour + Lunch
Enjoy a guided tour and lunch on the "Turismo Mer" bus to Cusco.

Hotel

Accommodation
Night in Cusco "Tika Wasi Casa Boutique" (or similar).

Includes Meals B / Transfers / Bus Tour / Buffet Lunch / Accommodation

Day 11    Free Time - Afternoon City Tour of Cusco's Ruins
Enjoy free time in the morning to relax or explore Cusco's San Pedro Market, Plaza de Armas or Museums. From 2pm - 7pm you'll visit Cusco's major ruins beginning at Qoricancha followed by the caves of Q'enqo, Sacsayhuaman, Tambomachay and Puka Pukara. Night in Cusco "El Balcon" (or similar).

5 hrs

Cusco City Tour
Guided tours of Qoricancha, Q'enqo, Sacsayhuaman, Tambomachay and Puka Pukara from 2 pm - 7 pm. Your tourist entrance ticket (BTG) is included.

Hotel

Accommodation
Night in Cusco "Tika Wasi Casa Boutique" (or similar).

Includes Meals B / Transfers / Entrances (BTG) / City Tour / Accommodation

Day 12    Sacred Valley Tour - Night in Ollantaytambo
After a solid night's rest and a bit of acclimation to the altitude you will feel up for seeing Cusco's Sacred Valley. We'll spend the whole day there seeing the ruins of Pisaq and Ollantaytambo. We'll have some shopping time in Pisaq's big artesanal market and have a delicious buffet lunch in Urubamba. The day concludes in Ollantaytambo in the afternoon with time to rest or explore the town. Night in Ollantaytambo.

full day

Sacred Valley Tour
Guided tours of Pisaq and Ollantaytambo including a buffet lunch.

Hotel

Accommodation
Night in Ollantaytambo "Hotel Samanapaq" (or similar).

Includes Meals BL / Transfer / Guide / Entrances / Accommodation

Day 13    Train to Machu Picchu - Return to Cusco
This morning we will board our train to Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu (1.5 hrs). After arrival in Aguas Calientes we will go by bus up to Machu Picchu Citadel. After a complete guided tour (2 hrs) we'll have free time to take photos for another 2 hrs before returing to Aguas Calientes by bus. We will return to Cusco by train arriving at night.

3 hrs

Guided tour of Machu Picchu
1.5 hr guided tour of Machu Picchu followed by 1.5 hrs free time.

3 hrs

Train Ride
Experience a round trip train ride through the jungle along the Urubamba river 1.5 hrs each way.

Hotel

Accommodation
Night in Cusco "Tika Wasi Casa Boutique" (or similar).

Includes Meals B / Train and Bus Tickets / Entrances / Transfer / Guide / Accommodation

Optional

Train Upgrade
Ride the Vistadome or Hiram Bingham train

Huayna Picchu
Climb to a unique and picturesque viewpoint above Machu Picchu * Book 3 months in advance!

Montaña
Get a unique view of Machu Picchu from a neighboring mountain which offers the best possible photo opportunity of Machu Picchu.

Day 14    Flight Cusco to Lima - Departure
Transfer to Airport in Cusco - Flight to Lima.

40 mins

Flight Cuz-Lima
Enjoy a short flight in the morning allowing time for your connecting INTL departure flight in the afternoon.

Includes Meals B / Transfer / Flights

Group Size Price/Person Group Type Extras
1 $3350 Private/Pooled --
2 - 3 $2490 Private/Pooled --
4 - 5 $2250 Private/Pooled --
6 - 7 $2150 Private/Pooled --
8 - 12 $2090 Private/Pooled --

Included Not Included
* Flight Cusco - Lima
* Flight over the Nazca Lines
* Transfers in Lima: airport - hotel - bus terminal
* Transfers in Paracas: bus - hotel - tours
* Transfers in Nazca: bus - tours - hotel - bus
* Transfers in Arequipa/Colca Canyon/Chivay: terminal - tours - hotel - terminal
* Transfers in Puno: terminal - hotel - tours - hotel - terminal
* Transfers in Cusco: hotel - tours
* Transportation to Machu Picchu: train - bus - train - Cusco RT
* Bus Tickets - Lima - Paracas / Paracas - Nazca / Nazca - Arequipa / Arequipa - Puno / Puno - Cusco
* Guided Tours - (Pooled) Paracas Reserve & Ballestas / (Pooled) Nazca & Chauchilla / (Pooled) Colca Canyon / (Pooled) Uros/Amantani/Taquile / (Private) Cusco City / (Private) Sacred Valley / (Private) Machu Picchu
* Entrances to Paracas Reserve / Islas Ballestas / Chauchilla / Colca Canyon / Uros, Taquile, Amantani
* Entrances to Cusco's City and Sacred Valley ruins + Museums/Dances (BTG)
* Entrance to Machu Picchu
* Touristic Bus Ticket RT Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu
* RT Touristic Train Tickets Cusco - Aguas Calientes (Expedition or similar)
* 11 Nts Accommodation in Hotels (Lima, Paracas, Nazca, Arequipa, Chivay, Puno, Cusco, Ollantaytambo)
* 1 Nt Accommodation Family Stay Amantani (Puno)
* Airport Tax in Nazca (S/30 Soles)
* Meals not mentioned
* Transfers in Ollantaytambo
* Transfers after City Tour to your hotel

To Bring Optional
* Original Passport
* ISIC Card (for Students)
* Comfortable Shoes
* Bug Repellent (Machu Picchu)
* Daypack for Machu Picchu
* Rain Protection
* Sunblock
* Sunglasses
* Hat or Cap
* Binoculars


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