13 Days Wonderful Peruvian South from Lima

13 days

Easy

 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.
What's included?
  • Food & drinks
Lunch
Breakfast
Operated with local guide in Spanish and English on shared basis
Private transfers from/to the airport
Shared transfers from/to the train station
Bus from Lima to Paracas on Shared basis
Roundtrip train to Machu Picchu in Expedition Service (PeruRail) or Voyager (IncaRail)
Bus from Paracas to Nazca on shared basis
Bus from Colca Valley to Puno on shared basis
Bus from Puno to Cusco on shared basis
Bus Aguas Calientes/Machu Picchu/Aguas Calientes.
All the visits indicated in the program: Ballestas
Islands in Paracas; Nasca Lines in Pisco; Santa Catalina Convent,
Company Church in Arequipa, Cruz del Cóndor 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 Pucará and Tambomachay in Cusco
Living Museum of Yucay, Chinchero and Ollantaytambo in Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu,
Meet & Greet on day 1, 3, 4, 8 and 9
flight over the Nazca lines
12 nights of accommodation
Cusco Tourist Ticket (BTC)
Exclusions
    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
    Important considerations
    • Public transportation nearby
    • Infants must sit on your lap
    • Passport required
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Not stroller accessible
    • Not suitable for pets
    • Infant seats unavailable
    • 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.
    • Domestic flight from Lima to Cusco must arrive no later than 10:30 hrs. Noon arrivals are too late.
    • 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.
    • 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) 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.
    • INSTRUCTIONS Carry 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. Lima Tours offers a water refilling point in our office in Aguas Calientes.
    • Emergency numbers Peru: (511) 619-6911 - 619-6905. Whatsapp: (51) 997516250.
    • Upon arrival, a representative will be waiting to greet you at the airport and the transportation service will transfer you to your hotel at the scheduled time.
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