Mysterious Peru, Italian-speaking Guide

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  • duration 13 days
  • tour type Small group Request as private
  • age requirement 10-99 yrs
  • max group size 16
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-33387
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in Italian
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  • Starts Lima, Peru
  • Ends Cusco, Peru
HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Lima: Listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, the Peruvian capital is a symbol of history and modernity.
  • Islas Ballestas: Marvel at the natural diversity of the sea by visiting this sanctuary where you can see sea lions, Humboldt penguins and more.
  • Nazca Lines: Contemplate these mysterious geoglyphs that are over a thousand years old from the air.
  • Arequipa: Jewel of the colonial era and gastronomic capital par excellence, Arequipa is surrounded by volcanoes, offering a memorable panorama.
  • Colca Valley: Appreciate the elegance of the condors gliding over the valley and its 4,000-meter-deep canyon, one of the deepest on the planet.
  • Titicaca Lake: It is the highest navigable lake in the world and its islands are home to several communities that keep their millenary culture alive.
  • Cusco: The ancient Inca capital is a unique blend of pre-Columbian past and Spanish architecture.
  • Machu Picchu: Explore its fascinating rooms, temples, bridges and religious sites, built in harmony with the landscape that surrounds them.
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Starting in Lima and ending in Cusco, the "Mysterious Peru, Italian-speaking Guide" trip is a guided art and architecture trip that takes 13 days. You will travel through Aguas Calientes, Nazca, Machu Picchu and 8 other destinations in Peru. "Mysterious Peru, Italian-speaking Guide" is a small group trip which includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

Travel from the beaches to the mountains of Peru, crossing mountain ranges and high plateaus, during this fascinating 13-day tour. Visit the main historical, cultural and natural attractions of Lima, Paracas, Nazca, Arequipa, Colca, Puno, Machu Picchu and Cusco. In addition to delighting your eyes with unique landscapes, challenge your palate with bold flavours and experience the essence of the most traditional villages. End your adventure with a visit to Machu Picchu, the impressive Inca citadel that captivates the entire world.
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1: Arrival Lima
  • Day 2: Lima - Paracas (260 Km – 4 Hrs)
  • Day 3: Paracas – Ballestas – Ica – Nazca (140 Km – 2 Hrs)
  • Day 4: Nazca – Arequipa (550 Km – 9 Hrs)
  • Day 5: Arequipa: City Tour & Santa Catalina Monastery
  • Day 6: Arequipa – Colca (165km – 3 Hrs)
  • Day 7: Colca Canyon - Puno (300 Km – 6 Hours)
  • Day 8: Puno - Lake Titicaca: Uros & Taquile - Puno
  • Day 9: Puno – Cusco (390km – 9 Hrs)
  • Day 10: Cusco – Chinchero – Sacred Valley – Aguas Calientes (75 Km – 2 Hrs By Land/ 2 Hrs By Train)
  • Day 11: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cusco (2 Hrs By Train / 75 Km – 1.5 Hrs By Land)
  • Day 12: Cusco: City Tour & Archaelogical Sites
  • Day 13: Departure Cusco
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • 12 night's accommodation
  • Superior Hotel Category = Innside Lima or similar 4*
  • Superior Hotel Category = Double Tree by Hilton Paracas or similar 4*
  • Superior Hotel Category = Casa Andina Nazca or similar 4*
  • Superior Hotel Category = Hampton by Hilton Arequipa or similar 4*
  • Superior Hotel Category = Killawasi Lodge or similar 3*
  • Superior Hotel Category = Jose Antonio or similar 4*
  • Superior Hotel Category = Sonesta Cusco or similar 4*
  • Superior Hotel Category = El Mapi or similar 4*
Meals
  • 12 breakfasts
  • 5 lunches on days 6, 8, 9, 10, 11
  • 1 Box Lunch on day 7
  • 1 dinner on day 12
Transport
  • Operated with an English and Spanish-speaking assistant on the bus on day 9
  • Private transfers from and to the airport
  • Private transfer from and to the bus station
  • Bus Lima - Paracas - Nazca - Arequipa on shared basis
  • Shared Transfer from Arequipa to Chivay
  • Bus from Chivay to Puno with English - Spanish speaking assistance
  • Shared Bus transfer from Puno to Bus Station in Cusco with English and Spanish speaking assistance and guide on board
  • Roundtrip train to Machu Picchu in Expedition Service (PeruRail) or Voyager (IncaRail)
  • Shared bus Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu and return
Guide
  • Operated with a local italian speaking guide on shared basis on day 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 11 and 12
Others
  • All visits mentioned in the itinerary: guided tour of Lima (Day 2), Ballestas Islands, Pisco Route in Ica, Huacachina lagoon (Day 3); Nazca Lines overflight (Day 4); guided tour of Arequipa (Day 5); stop at La Cruz del Condor (Day 7); full-day boat excursion on Lake Titicaca (Day 8); visit to Pukara, the Temple of Raqchi and the church of Andahuaylillas (Day 9); Chinchero, Maras and Ollantaytambo fortress (Day 10); guided tour of Machu Picchu (Day 11); city tour and archaeological sites of Cusco (Day 12).
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Domestic and international flights.
  • Airport fees.
  • Ticket for overflight of the Nazca Lines and airport fee (paid in destination)
  • Personal expenses such as drinks, telephone, laundry, etc.
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Mysterious Peru, Italian-speaking Guide tour. You can cancel the tour up to 34 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 33 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 30 April 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 30 April 2024, a deposit is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 33 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Mysterious Peru, Italian-speaking Guide tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Mysterious Peru, Italian-speaking Guide tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

Know Before You Go

Rates do not apply to Peruvians or residents with more than 60 days of stay. If passengers are Peruvians or exceed 60 days of stay, sale taxes (18%) will be collected by our local operatorPlease note that Check In in most hotels begins at 13:00 hrs. Clients will be subject to the availability of the room if they arrive before, waiting in the hotel lobbyImportant note: The Juanita mummy will not be exhibited during January, February, March & April. For these months, a replica or other mummy from the area will be displayed in the same place.On Day 8: Operative note: The excursion is carried out with a motor-powered boat shared with other international passengers, but customers will have a private guide in Italian.If your trip includes the visit to high altitude cities such as Cusco and Puno located at more than 3400 meters (11 200 feet above sea level), do not forget to take precautions in order to avoid altitude sickness. Passengers who have heart problems or high blood pressure should check with their doctor before travellingUpon arrival is recommended to rest for few hours, drink coca tea and eat lightly. As a reference Machu Picchu is located at 2400 meters (8 000 feet above sea level)Operative note: The guide will leave clients at the Ollantaytambo station and the train journey is scheduled unaccompanied. Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, customers will be expected by a chosen hotel representative who will accompany them on foot to the accommodation. Once at the hotel, customers will be contacted personally or by telephone by the Italian speaking guide who will provide all the indications for the Machu Picchu visit the next day. If needed, you can contact our LimaTours assistance on site at any time.During the trip from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes and v.v, there is no presence of the guide on board, on day 10IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE NEW ENTRANCE REGULATIONS TO MACHU PICCHUThe current restrictions on visits to Machu Picchu allow a maximum stay of 4 hours in the citadel accompanied by a guide during the first entry. If the visitor tours an alternate route (Mountain Machu Picchu or Huayna Picchu) the passenger will have 3 hours to for this purpose, additional to the 4 hours in the citadel. If the passenger wishes to enter the citadel again during the afternoon shift or the next day, he must acquire previously an additional ticket to enter in the new shift. There is no ticket sale in the archaeological zone.It is forbidden the follow objects: professional cameras that require lights and tripods, or with telephoto lenses with a weigh higher than 2 kilos (in order to use them, special authorization is needed, as well as the payment of an additional fee), drones, selfie sticks, sprays, high heels, walking sticks without rubber tip, banners and posters, sharp objects and backpacks bigger than 40cm x 35 cm x 20 cm. NEW PLASTIC REGULATION:After the prohibition of the access of single use plastic items to 76 natural areas including Machu Picchu, it is important to use reusable bottles. 

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

  • This tour has implemented smaller group sizes than normal, allowing for more personal space on the vehicles, sights visited, hotels and restaurants.
  • Hygiene protocols have been adopted on this trip. Wearing a mask, hand washing and general sanitizing has been implemented on this tour. Frequently touched surfaces are furthermore regularly disinfected.
  • Distancing measures have been implemented to safeguard against COVID-19.
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