Day 2: Lima                           (B)

Half day city tour colonial and modern Lima with visit to Larco Museum.

Today we will learn about the two characters of Lima: the modern one, reflected in the districts of Miraflores and San Isidro; and the historic one, encapsulated in its historic center declared a World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO. Along the tour through different districts of the city, we will see how the old and the modern coexist in buildings such as the Museum of Italian Art, Palace of Justice, Museum of Lima, Plaza San Martín, among others. We will discover the center of Lima on foot, having the Main Square as the focal point: a beautiful colonial square worthy of photography, surrounded by emblematic buildings such as the Government Palace, the Cathedral and the Archbishop|s Palace. We will have the opportunity to enter one of the most iconic ecclesiastical spaces in Lima, the Convent of Santo Domingo, also declared Cultural Heritage of Humanity and where the relics of three Peruvian saints are found: Santa Rosa de Lima, San Martín de Porres and San Juan Macías. The tour would not be complete without a visit to the Rafael Larco Herrera Museum, one of the most important in the country, exhibiting a valuable collection of almost 45,000 pieces of pre-Hispanic cultures, especially the Mochicas. This museum stands out for being one of the first in the world to have visitable storerooms and to provide virtual access to its entire collection. We will marvel at the quality of its pieces of jewelry, textiles and its enigmatic “erotic room”, dedicated to ceramics alluding to fertility.

Breakfast at hotel and check-out.

At schedule time transfer to the airport to board the flight to Cusco city

***domestic flight not included and under guests’ own arrangement.

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Arrive Cusco.

**Transfer from airport to hotel (under guest’s own arrangement).

Free at leisure on your own.

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PM Half Day city tour visit to San Pedro Market and Ruins with Supplement:

This charming half-day tour of Cusco offers us history, living culture and art. We will be able to appreciate how the Andean and Spanish cultures, as well as the past and the present, coexist in harmony in the Imperial City. We will arrive at the center to walk the halls of the San Pedro market, the oldest in the city. Designed in 1925 by Gustave Eiffel, today it brings together hundreds of merchants selling local products. We will also visit the Koricancha temple, which during the Inca empire was a center of worship of the Sun and on which the Santo Domingo convent was later built as part of the evangelization process. Its baroque style façade built on solid Inca walls perfectly summarizes the syncretism of cultures in the city of Cusco. To appreciate the greatness of the Incas, we will ascend to the monumental fortress of Sacsayhuaman, which with its enormous carved stone walls constitutes one of the best examples of Inca military architecture. We will tour the archaeological center of Kenko, a ceremonial place where the sun, the moon and the stars were worshiped. We couldn’t take a tour of the city without visiting the Cathedral, the most important temple in the city. It was built by the Spanish on top of the palace of the Inca Huiracoha. Its interior houses a wonderful collection of colonial art composed of goldsmith pieces and representative canvases of the Cusco School of Art.

Hotel: Overnight at the hotel of your choice in Cusco (1 night stay)

Day 5: Sacred Valley- Machu Picchu- Cusco                    (B)

At proper time you will board the train from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu.

(*) Timetables are subject to confirm 

Full Day Machu Picchu

One of the most important tourist landmarks in the world awaits us: Machu Picchu! Our adventure will begin aboard the train to Aguas Calientes, also known as Machu Picchu Pueblo, a picturesque town at the foot of the emblematic Inca citadel. During the train ride we can enjoy the natural beauty of the surroundings, with impressive views of majestic mountains, the Vilcanota river and small towns of the Peruvian Andes; a visual feast that fills us with anticipation for the visit to the wonder that is Machu Picchu. After a short bus ride from Aguas Calientes we will find ourselves in front of one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World – an unforgettable sight! From there, we will explore the ancient ruins, learning all about the history and mysteries that this mystical and impressive place holds. Surrounded by incomparable landscapes, there will be no shortage of spectacular photo opportunities! Once we have recharged ourselves with the magical energy of Machu Picchu, we will return to Aguas Calientes where we will have free time to have lunch and explore the streets a bit before boarding our return train.

Board train in Aguas Calientes, to Ollantantaytambo, and transfer back to Cusco.

(*) Timetables are subject to confirm

Hotel: Overnight at the hotel of your choice in Cusco (2 nights’ stay)

Day 7: Puerto Natales                                               (B)

Full day Torres del Paine and Milodon

Today is a whole day to enjoy the two greatest natural attractions of Magallanes. Starting from Puerto Natales we will have the opportunity see forests, glacial valleys, mountain ranges, lakes and, if the weather is in our favor, condors along the way. A stop at the Sarmiento Lake viewpoint is the perfect opportunity to capture panoramic photos of the Torres del Paine mountain range, the southern extension of the Andes mountain range and Sarmiento Lake. Another impressive view is the one from the viewpoint of Laguna Amarga, flamingo’s favorite place. Once in Torres del Paine National Park, we will visit the viewpoints of Lake Nordenskjöld, Salto Grande, Pehoé, Puente Weber and Río Paine. At Lago Gray we will have time to explore the area on foot. Leaving the park is the Gray viewpoint, from where we can capture the majesty of the mountains, the immensity of Lake Toro and, if the weather permits, a section of the Gray glacier. The day continues with the arrival at the Cueva del Milodón Natural Monument, where we will not only be surprised by its fauna and flora, but also by its prehistoric past.

Day 9: Copacabana – Sun Island – Moon Island – La Paz                         (B)

Free at leisure on your own

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Visit to the Basilica of the Virgin of Copacabana with Supplement:

Copacabana holds the famous “Dark Virgin of Copacabana” in its grand colonial Renaissance-style church, which also features Indian Baroque and Moorish influences. Visit the main square and the traditional market, where you can see highland agricultural products and experience daily life in this village. In the afternoon, you will embark on a bus journey to the city of La Paz.

 Local Tourist Bus Copacabana – La Paz (SIC):
13:00 hrs – Pick-up from your hotel and transfer to the local tourist bus office for the Copacabana – La Paz route (3 ½ hours, 13:30 – 17:00 hrs).
La Paz – Arrival transfer to your hotel.

Day 11: La Paz – Uyuni                        (B, L, D)

Breakfast at hotel and check-out.

Transfer to the airport.

**Morning flight from La Paz to Uyuni (under guest’s own arrangement).

Early flight LPB/UYU (first flight available) – not included 

*We recommend having our office in Bolivia arrange your domestic flights. Ask your travel agent for a quote.

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Meeting at the Uyuni airport and transfer to Uyuni village.

Around 10:00 am, enter this unique natural wonder of salt with over 10.582 km2 at 3.692 m.a.s.l. to the “Isla Incahuasi” (2 hours), a special habitat of volcanic rocks and giant cactus. Then to the north to visit the pre-Columbian fort of Ayque Pucará and the nearby chullpares, both on the foothills of the Thunupa volcano; later continue east to Colchani (2 hours). Enjoy a beautiful sunset! – Night in Salt Hotel.

Lunch picnic in the middle of the salt flat and dinner at hotel.

Luxury Cocktail during the sunset with Supplement:

A spectacular time in Uyuni salt flats enjoying a luxury cocktail in the middle of this beautiful and huge salt desert during an incredible sunset. Included: Snacks (Ham, cheese, nuts, olives, bread) and wine.

Star Watching Experience with Supplement:

Have an extraordinary experience in the middle of Uyuni salt flats at night. It will be a trip to the stars while staying on the earth with an indescribable feeling. (This visit depends on the weather). Included: a cup of hot beverage (non-alcoholic)

Overnight in Luna Salada- Salt hotel for 1 night stay.

Day 13: La Paz                         (B)

Breakfast at hotel and check-out.

At designated time transfer to the airport to board your international flight.

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