Wonderful Peruvian South, Private Tour

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  • No booking fees
  • duration 13 days
  • tour type Private
  • age requirement 10-99 yrs
  • max group size 50
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-32665
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in Spanish, English, French
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  • Starts Lima, Peru
  • Ends Cusco, Peru
HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • 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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The "Wonderful Peruvian South, Private Tour" starts in Lima and ends in Cusco. It is an art and architecture trip that takes 13 days taking you through Lima, Lake Titicaca, Chinchero District and 8 other destinations in Peru. "Wonderful Peruvian South, Private Tour" is a guided private that includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

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.
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1: Arrival Lima
  • Day 2: Lima - City Tour
  • Day 3: Lima – Nasca Lines Overflight – Paracas (300 Km - 4 Hrs)
  • Day 4: Paracas – Ballestas Islands – Lima (260 Km - 4 Hrs)
  • Day 5: Lima - Arequipa - City Tour And Monastery Of Santa Catalina (by Flight - Not Included)
  • Day 6: Arequipa – Colca Valley And Canyon (165 Km - 3.5 Hrs)
  • Day 7: Valle And The Colca Canyon–puno (250 Km - 6 Hours)
  • Day 8: Puno – Lake Titicaca, Uros Islands And Taquile - Puno
  • Day 9: Puno – Cusco (360 Km – 10 Hours)
  • Day 10: Cusco - City Tour And Near Archaeological Sites
  • Day 11: Cusco – Chinchero – Ollantaytambo (75km – 1.5 Hours)
  • Day 12: Valle Sagrado – Machu Picchu – Ollantaytambo –cusco (200 Km - 6 Hrs)
  • Day 13: Departure Cusco
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • 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*
Meals
  • 12 breakfast
  • 5 lunches on days 6, 8, 9, 11, 12
  • 1 box lunch on day 7
Transport
  • Private Transfers from/to the airport
  • Bus from Lima to Paracas on shared basis
  • Bus from Paracas to Lima on shared basis
  • Private Transfer from Colca to Puno
  • Private Transfers from/to the train station
  • 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.
Guide
  • Operated with English, Spanish or French speaking local guide on a private basis
Others
  • All the visits indicated in the program: Casa Aliaga, Cathedral and Larco Museum in Lima; Ballestas Islands in Paracas; 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
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • 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
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Wonderful Peruvian South, Private Tour 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 May 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 30 May 2024, a deposit is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 33 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Wonderful Peruvian South, Private Tour 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 Wonderful Peruvian South, Private Tour 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

Day 1: Optional extra 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, sale taxes (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 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 travelling Upon 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) IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE NEW ENTRANCE REGULATIONS TO MACHU PICCHU The 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.  INSTRUCTIONS Carry the same document that you presented to the agency, given that the train tickets and entrance to Machu Picchu will be issued with the same information In all train services to Machu Picchu, the passenger can carry only hand luggage (backpack, bag or briefcase) weighing no more than 5kg / 11lb on the train to / from Machu Picchu. You will find your luggage at the chosen hotel. Allowed size: 62 linear inches 157cm (height + length + width) 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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