11 Day Classic Peru with Nazca Lines

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3 Lima, 1 Paracas, 2 Urubamba, 2 Cuzco, 2 Puno
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Light aircraft flight over Nazca & Palpa markings Visit the impressive Inca fortress of Ollantaytambo Discover the astonishing ancient citadel of Machu Picchu via the PeruRail Vistadome Train Excursion by boat to the fascinating Uros Floating Islands †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates

What's this trip about?

    3 Lima, 1 Paracas, 2 Urubamba, 2 Cuzco, 2 Puno

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range18 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • 50 Plus

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Trip includes

    • Round trip flights Miami-Lima, Lima-MiamiSome departure dates may be offered from an alternate nearby airport. Check flight itinerary options when booking. Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices Airline taxes & fuel surcharges All intra-flights: Lima-Cuzco & Juliaca-Lima 10 nights First Class accommodations
    • 3 nights Lima 1 night Paracas 2 nights Urubamba Sacred Valley 2 nights Cuzco 2 nights Puno Hotel taxes, fees & service charges Hotel porterage All transfers included only with airfare purchase on package arrival & departure dates† 15 meals: 10 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners Sightseeing per itinerary in modern motor coach Services of English-speaking tour manager throughout Services of English-speaking local guides Entrance fees per itinerary *Light aircraft (12 seat planes) are used for the Nazca Lines overflight

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Itinerary

This 11 day "on-the-go" program features the highlights of Peru in an active itinerary which includes several walking tours as well as some early starts and long days.

DAY 1, Thursday - Depart for Peru
Depart for Peru. Upon arrival in Lima, transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day is at leisure Overnight: Lima

DAY 2, Friday - Nazca Lines Overflight
Early morning departure from Lima. Drive south on the Pan-American Highway to Pisco. Enjoy an hour to an hour and a half flight on a high wing light aircraft, over the desert and the mysterious Nazca Lines, which can only be appreciated from the air. Spend the balance of...
DAY 3, Saturday - Morning at Leisure in Paracas, Return to Lima
Enjoy the morning at leisure or join an optional tour of the scenic Ballestas Islands. These islands, are an important sanctuary for marine fauna like the guanay guano bird, the blue-footed booby and the tendril. Other species include the Humboldi Penguins, zarcillos, fu...
DAY 4, Sunday - Fly to Cuzco, Chinchero Weaving Demonstration
Depart Lima this morning by flight to Cuzco, ancient capital of the Inca Empire and the oldest continuously inhabited city in South America. Upon arrival, drive through the rugged mountainous region with its magnificent panoramas, along roads with farms and small village...
DAY 5, Monday - Sacred Valley & Ollantaytambo Ruins
This morning, visit the impressive Inca fortress of Ollantaytambo, an ancient complex of temples and terraces towering high over the valley, the last stand of the Incas in their defense against the Spanish conquistadors. Marvel at the architecture of the Incas in this we...
DAY 6, Tuesday - Discover Machu Picchu
Early morning transfer to the Sacred Valley's Ollanta Station to board the Vistadome Train that travels through misty peaks to the astonishing ancient citadel of Machu Picchu*, the "Lost City of the Incas", designated by UNESCO as one of the New Seven Wonders of the Worl...
DAY 7, Wednesday - Full Day in Cuzco
Spend today independently discovering the "Imperial City" of Cuzco, once capital of the Inca Empire and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This lively city, rich in history, reveals remains of both the Incan and the Spanish presence. Take time to explore some of the city's st...
DAY 8, Thursday - Raqchi & Puno
Depart Cuzco early in the morning on a long drive today. Enjoy spectacular scenery as you drive through the Andes mountain range and the Andean plains to Puno on the Peruvian side of Lake Titicaca. In this area, South American camelids (llamas and alpacas) graze on the i...
DAY 9, Friday - Excursion to Uros Islands on Lake Titicaca
This morning, an excursion by boat transports you from Puno to the fascinating Uros Floating Islands where the indigenous people of the area, the Uros, live on islands that dot the lake. The Uros live very much the same as their ancestors did and still follow the ancient...
DAY 10, Saturday - Fly to Lima, Farewell Dinner
Transfer to Juliaca airport for your flight to Lima; the rest of the day is at leisure. Tonight, you bid farewell to your Tour Manager and fellow travelers at a special Farewell Dinner with Peruvian specialties Overnight: Lima Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 11, Sunday - Depart Peru
Transfer from the hotel to the airport for your departure flight* *Some flights depart shortly after midnight in the very early morning of Day 11 and will require a transfer on Day 10. Transfers depart the hotel approximately 4 hours prior to flight time. Meals: Breakf...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $3,969
Price per day$361
Last Updated: 12/20/2023

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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