PERU BOLIVIA PROGRAMA 13 DAYS
Travel to Peru and Bolivia in 13 days, of spectacular attractions and combination of landscapes, starting with the visit to the beautiful city of Lima, the magical city of Cusco with its imposing Machupicchu and the floating islands of Lake Titicaca ending Tiwanaku, are the perfect holiday for the whole family.
ITINERARY
Day 01: Lima International airport to Hotel.
Arriving and Transfer from the Lima international airport to the Hotel. the rest of the day to relax and acquaint yourself. Overnight at the hotel in Lima.
Day 02: Lima - City Tour.
In the morning we will start the city tour, with its 2000 years of history, begins at the colonial center of the city, with its historic buildings surrounding the splendid Plaza Mayor. View the impressive Palace of the Archbishop with its fine carved balcony, the opulent Government Palace, the offical residence of the President, and the Cathedral of Lima whose first stone was laid by Pizarro. Continue to the Monasterio of San Francisco complex with its magnificent tiles, exceptional paintings and world – renowned library. Then we will visit to the Larco Herrera Museum, considered the best museun in Lima, here admire the world’s largest collection of pre-columbian masterpieces and a stunning exhibition of gold and price jewels. Return to the hotel, free afternoon. Overnight at the hotel in Lima. (B.)
Day 03: Lima – Cusco.
Transfer to the airport after breakfast for your flight to Cusco in the Peruvian Andes. This ancient capital of the inca empire, designated a UNESCO World heritage Site. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and spend the rest of the day acclimating to the altitude. Overnight at the hotel in Cusco. (B.)
Day 04: Cusco – City Tour.
Free morning. Take time to explore some of the city’s stunning sights or shop for some of the finest handicarfts and textiles in all of Peru. In the afternoon, join your group on a tour of Cusco that takes you to the impressive Colonial Cathedral, with its collection of over 400 paintings from the Cusqueña school and to the extraordinary Temple of the Sun at Koricancha, then we will visit the fortress of Sacsayhuaman, Temple of Qenko, Fortress of Pucapucara and finally the temple of Tambomachay. Overnight at the hotel in Cusco. (B.)
Day 05: Cusco – Sacred Valley - Aguas Calientes.
Breakfast in the hotel. Enjoy this morning at leisure in the Sacred Vallley to explore some of the ancient ruins. Explore the Inca Pisac ruins and the village of Pisac. Then we will continue to Urubamba, where we have lunch in a tourist restaurant. Afterwards, 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. Finally we will Take the train to Aguas Calientes. Overnight at the hotel in aguas Calientes. (B.L.)
Day 06: Aguas Calientes - Machu Cusco - Cusco.
After the Breakfast we will take bus to Machu Picchu sanctuary arriving there. We will enjoy a guided tour for 2 hours. After that, we will have the opportunity to freely explore the wonderful lost city of the Incas. After our visit we will go back to Aguas Calientes, where we can enjoy a relaxing bath at the local hot spring. In the afternoon we will take the train back to Cusco. Overnight at the hotel in Cusco. (B.)
Day 07: Cusco – Puno.
After the breakfast, we will have transfer to bus Station. Depart Cusco early in the morning, enjoying spectacular scenery as you drive through the Andes mountain range and the Andean plain to Puno on the Peruvian side of Lake Titicaca. En route visit the 15th century Temple of Wiracocha, with its elaborate stonework, the largest Inca temple ever discovered. Raqchi remains home to many farmers, ranchers, and artisans. Then, you arrive to Puno and transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Puno. (B.L.)
Day 08: Puno – Titicaca Lake – Amantani Island.
After the breakfast, transfet to the port in Puno. From here we will take the boat and begin to sail on the Titicaca Lake, the highest (3,821 m. a. s. l.) commercially navigable lake in the world. We start by visiting the floating islands of Uros made of reed mace, and mingle with the Uros people who live on the islands. We learn about their life in perfect harmony with the lake and the way they use all what it gives to them. Continuing with our tour, we leave the Uros and sail to Amantani Island. Once in Amantani passengers will be introduce to the local hosts as they will be allocate as guest in local family house. Dinner and breakfast will be prepare and served by the local family. In the afternoon we visit the top of the Island visiting Inca ruins and if the weather is good appreciate the Titicaca Lake sunset. Overnight at Local Family (B.L.D)
Day 09: Amantani Island – Taquile Island – Puno.
This morning passengers take the boat again and sail to the second Island called Taquile.Here we take a walk on the island visiting the Taquile Village. On this peaceful island, dominated by tiered platforms, you can admire the beautiful textiles and garments while you watch the natives weaving. On this island we will also have a Lunch break and enjoy meals based on trout from the lake. Back in Puno. Overnight at the Hotel in Puno.(B.L)
Day 10: Puno - Copacabana - La Paz.
Early morning passengers will transfer to the bus station. We take a tourist bus from Puno to La Paz. The bus ride can take up to 7 hours, and we will see different colonial place on the way to La Paz. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and spend the rest of the day acclimating to the altitude. Overnight at the Hotel in La Paz (B.)
Day 11: La Paz - City Tour.
In the afternoon. The tour will take approximately 4 hours and we will visit the most important attractions in the city Murillo square, Government Palace, Legislative Palace, Metropolitan Cathedral, gold, Littoral, customs’ museums and the house of Pedro Domingo Murillo. After our visit the fascinating the market of witches we will go down to the south of the city, to the residential area of La Paz and finally we will visit the Moon Valley.Overnight at the Hotel in la Paz (B.)
Day 12: La Paz – Tiwanaku.
After the breakfast. The tour will take approximately 8 hours and we will visit the ruins of the pyramid of Akapana , Kantatayita, the semi submereged temple, Kalasasaya, the sarcophagus of Putini, the sun door, the Pumapunku temple and the museums. Overnight at the Hotel in la Paz (B.L.)
Day 13: La Paz - Airport.
Transfer from the hotel to La Paz airport. Back to home.
WHAT IS INCLUDED
• 02 nights at the Hotel in Lima.
• 03 nights at the Hotel in Cusco.
• 01 night at the Hotel in Aguas Calientes.
• 02 nights at the Hotel in Puno.
• 01 night at Local Family.
• 03 night at the Hotel in La Paz Bolivia.
• Lima City Tour.
• Cusco City Tour.
• Sacred Valley.
• Tour Machu Picchu.
• 2 Days Titicaca Lake.
• La Paz City Tour.
• Full Day Tiwanaku Tour.
• A tourist bus from Cusco to Puno.
• All transfers at arrival and departure.
• Flight from Lima to Cusco.
• A tourist bus from Puno to La Paz.
• Meals according the program.
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED
• International flight.
• Some meals according the program.
• Tips.
• Beverage incl. drinking water
• Airport domestic flight tax.
• Entrance to Huaynapicchu Mountain..
WE RECOMMEND TO TAKE
• Passport.
• Sunglasses.
• Binoculars
• Rain jacket & rain poncho
• Hats
• Personal kit.
• Extra money.
• Camera
• Walking sticks with protector (optional)
• Warm clothes
• Comfortable shoes.
• Immigration Card.