Wonderful Peruvian South
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- No booking fees
- COVID-19protected
- Art and architecture
- Family
- Customizable
- 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-32666
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- Operated in Spanish, English
- Starts Lima, Peru
- Ends Cusco, Peru
- Lima: Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, the Peruvian capital combines history with modernity.
- Islas Ballestas: Marvel at the natural diversity of Peru’s sea by visiting this natural sanctuary, home to species such as sea lions and the Humboldt penguin.
- Nasca Lines: Appreciate these mysterious ancient geoglyphs from the air.
- Arequipa: The jewel of the colonial era and the country’s gastronomic capital par excellence, Arequipa is surrounded by volcanoes, offering a memorable panorama.
- Colca Valley: Appreciate the elegance of the condors soaring over this valley with a 4,000-metre-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 preserve their millenary cultures alive to this day.
- Cusco: The ancient Inca capital is a fascinating blend of pre-Columbian culture and Spanish architecture.
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Travel from the beaches to the mountains of Peru, crossing stunning mountain ranges and high plateaux in this fascinating 13-day route. Visit the main historical, cultural and natural attractions of Lima, Ica, Arequipa, Puno and Cusco, while delighting your sight with unique landscapes, pampering your palate with bold flavours and experiencing the essence of the most traditional villages. Close your adventure with a visit to Machu Picchu, the impressive Inca citadel that captivates the whole world.
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Day 1: Arrival Lima
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Day 2: Lima - City Tour
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Day 3: Lima – Nasca Lines Overflight – Paracas (300 Km - 4 Hrs)
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Day 4: Paracas – Ballestas Islands – Lima (260 Km - 4 Hrs)
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Day 5: Lima - Arequipa - City Tour And Monastery Of Santa Catalina (by Flight - Not Included)
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Day 6: Arequipa – Colca Valley And Canyon (165 Km - 3.5 Hrs)
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Day 7: Valle And The Colca Canyon–puno (250 Km - 6 Hours)
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Day 8: Puno – Lake Titicaca, Uros Islands And Taquile - Puno
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Day 9: Puno – Cusco (360 Km – 10 Hours)
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Day 10: Cusco - City Tour And Near Archaeological Sites
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Day 11: Cusco – Chinchero – Ollantaytambo (75km – 1.5 Hours)
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Day 12: Valle Sagrado – Machu Picchu – Ollantaytambo –cusco (200 Km - 6 Hrs)
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Day 13: Departure Cusco
- 12 nights of accommodation
- Standard Hotel Category = Tierra Viva or similar 3*
- Superior Hotel Category = Jose Antonio Deluxe or similar 4*
- Deluxe Hotel Category = Pullman Lima Miraflores or similar 5*
- Standard Hotel Category = San Agustin Paracas or similar 3*
- Superior Hotel Category = Aranwa Paracas or similar 4*
- Deluxe Hotel Category = Hotel Paracas, A luxury Collection Resort or similar 4*
- Standard Hotel Category = Tierra Viva Arequipa or similar 3*
- Superior Hotel Category = Hampton by Hilton Arequipa or similar 4*
- Deluxe Hotel Category = Wyndham Costa del Sol Arequipa or similar 5*
- Standard Hotel Category = Casa Andina Standard Colca or similar 3*
- Superior Hotel Category = Colca Lodge or similar 4*
- Deluxe Hotel Category = Aranwa, Pueblito Encantado del Colca or similar 5*
- Standard Hotel Category = Hacienda Puno or similar 3*
- Superior Hotel Category = Jose Antonio Puno or similar 4*
- Deluxe Hotel Category = GHL Hotel Lago Titicaca or similar 5*
- Standard Hotel Category = Tierra Viva Cusco or similar 3*
- Superior Hotel Category = Hilton Garden Inn or similar 4*
- Deluxe Hotel Category = Aranwa Cusco Boutique or similar 5*
- Standard Hotel Category = AVA Spots or similar 3*
- Superior Hotel Category = Casa Andina Premium Sacred Valley or similar 4*
- Deluxe Hotel Category = Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba or similar 5*
- 12 breakfast
- 5 lunches on days 6, 8, 9, 11, 12
- 1 box lunch on day 7
- Private transfers from/to the airport
- Shared transfers from/to the train station
- Bus from Lima to Paracas on shared basis
- Bus from Paracas to Lima on shared basis
- Bus from Colca Valley to Puno on shared basis
- Bus from Puno to Cusco on shared basis
- Roundtrip train to Machu Picchu in Expedition Service (PeruRail) or Voyager (IncaRail) for Standard and Superior category and Vistadome Service (Peru Rail) or 360 (Inca Rai) for Deluxe category
- Bus Aguas Calientes/Machu Picchu/Aguas Calientes.
- All the visits indicated in the program: Casa Aliaga, Cathedral and Larco Museum in Lima; Ballestas Islands in Paracas; Flight over the Nasca Lines in Pisco; Santa Catalina Convent, Company Church in Arequipa, Cruz del Condor in the Colca Valley and Canyon, Uros and Taquile in Puno; Pucara, Racchi and Andahuaylillas on the route from Puno to Cusco, Coricancha Temple, Cathedral, Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay in Cusco; Living Museum of Yucay, Chinchero and Ollantaytambo in Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu.
- Cusco Tourist Ticket (BTC)
- Meet & Greet on day 1, 3, 5, 8 and 9
- Personal expenses, drinks and meals not explicitly mentioned in the programme
- Tips for guide and driver
- International flights to Peru
- Domestic flights (Lima - Arequipa on day 5. It is advised to book the first flights in the morning)
- Domestic and foreign airport taxes
- Personal Itinerary can be tweaked and customized.
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No additional cancellation fees apply for this Wonderful Peruvian South 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.
PaymentFor any tour departures within 28 May 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 28 May 2024, a deposit is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 33 days before trip departure.
Travel InsuranceWonderful Peruvian South 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.
VisaFor this Wonderful Peruvian South 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.
Day 1: Optional Magic Water Circuit with Dinner and Folkloric Show does not operate on Mondays.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, a sales tax (18%) will be collected by our local operator.Please 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 lobby.If your trip includes the visit to high-altitude cities such as Cusco and Puno located at more than 3,400 metres, 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 travelling.Upon arrival it is recommended you rest for a few hours, drink coca tea and eat lightly. As a reference, Machu Picchu is located at 2,400 metres.IMPORTANT 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) he/she will have 3 hours for this in addition 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 previously acquire an additional ticket to enter during the new shift. There is no ticket sale point in the archaeological zone.The following objects are forbidden within the premises: professional cameras that require lights and tripods, or are equipped with telephoto lenses weighing more than 2 kilos (in order to use them, special authorisation and an additional fee is required), drones, selfie sticks, sprays, high heels, walking sticks without rubber tips, banners and posters, sharp objects and backpacks that surpass the following measurements: 40cm x 35 cm x 20 cm. INSTRUCTIONSCarry the same document that you presented to the agency, as the train tickets and entrance to Machu Picchu will be issued with the same information.In all train services to Machu Picchu, passenger can carry only one piece of hand luggage (backpack, bag or briefcase) weighing no more than 5 kg. You will find your luggage at the chosen hotel. Allowed size: 157 cm (height + length + width)NEW PLASTIC REGULATION:After the prohibition of bringing single-use plastic items into the 76 natural reserves, including Machu Picchu, it is important to use reusable bottles.Â
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.
