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Aerial Tour of Nazca Lines (45 minutes) |
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Take a 45 minute flight over the World Heritage listed desert etchings of the Nazca Lines in Peru
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The Nazca Lines in the Nazca desert in Peru have been intriguing mankind ever since they were discovered in 1901 by Max Ulhe, a Peruvian archaeologist.Hailed as one of the world's unresolved mysteries, they were declared an Archaeological World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1994.One of the best ways to truly appreciate these fascinating signatures of an ancient civilization is from high above the sky. The Nazca Lines were scratched on the surface of the vast Nazca Desert, a high arid plateau between 500 B.C. and 500 A.D. Cut into this stony desert are large number of geometric drawings and plant and animal etchings that spread across 500 square kilometres of the parched, rocky Pampa. There are also designs such as a dog, an enormous monkey, a bird with a wing span of over 100 meters, a spider and a tree. The lines, that represent some sort of vast astronomical pre-Inca calendar, are best seen from the air. With virtually no insight into this mysterious civilization, the stylized form of the Nazca Lines will fuel your imagination and set you thinking about Peru’s history and ancient civilizations.
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Chan Chan Ruins + Huanchaco
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 Chan Chan Ruins + Huanchaco - Half Day
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...Chan ruins, you can learn more about the Chimu kingdom as you examine the adobe friezes (designs moulded into mud walls) with fish and seabirds in the ceremonial courtyard of the Tschudi...
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Tour to Lake Titicaca’s Islands: Uros and Taquile
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 Taquile Island & Uros Islands -2 Days/1 Night
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...tradition is particular to the island. Dotted with Inca ruins and stone terraces, this island, only about 1 kilometre wide and 6-7 kilometres long, reflects the spirit of Peru -...
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Lima Uncovered-Superior
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 Lima2days/1night-superior
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From the days of Spanish conquistadors to a sprawling cosmopolitan city, Lima’s contradictions and fusions will captivate you.Evocative of its Spanish legacy, the cathedrals,...
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Lima Uncovered - Deluxe
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 Lima2days/1night-Deluxe
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From the days of Spanish conquistadors to a sprawling cosmopolitan city, Lima’s contradictions and fusions will captivate you.Evocative of its Spanish legacy, the cathedrals,...
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Arequipa City Sightseeing Tour
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 Arequipa Half Day City Tour
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Arequipa lies at the feet of three mighty volcanoes: Mount Chachani, Mount Misti, and the snow-covered peak of Mount Pichu Pichu. History will dog your footsteps as you explore Arequipa,...
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Historical and Natural Wonders of Peru: Arequipa, Colca Canyon
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 Arequipa & Cola Canyon 4 Day/ 3 Night Tour
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...Pichu Pichu. Also named the ‘White City’ due to its glistening white buildings which were built from the volcanic rock ‘sillar’, history lies around every...
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Puno and Lake Titicaca Crossing: Unique Peru Tours
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 Puno & Titicaca Lake Crossing -5 D/4 N
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...continue to make their living from fishing and agriculture. The ‘chullpas’ or funerary towers at the Sillustani graves bear silent testimony to the ancient practices of...
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On the Trail of the Condor: Tour to the Colca Canyon
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 Colca Canyon 2 Day / 1 Night Tour
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Explore Peru’s amazing natural wonders on this tour that takes you on a journey past silently towering volcanoes, ancient Inca terraces and villages, and finally, to the...
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Puno & Titicaca Lake Crossing - Superior
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 Puno & Titicaca Lake Crossing -5 D/4 N- superior
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...warriors at the Sillustani graves. Dotting the hillside of the Umayo peninsula, the towers stand out from the environs with the highest going up to 12 meters! Learn more about the...
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Arequipa & the Colca Canyon-3 Days/2 Nights-Superior
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 Arequipa & Cola Canyon 4 Day/3 Night-superior
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With graceful black and white condors circling far above, glance down into the awe-inspiring Colca Canyon. Twice as deep as the Grand Canyon at 3191 meters, its plunging depths...
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Puno & Titicaca Lake Crossing - Deluxe
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...at the Sillustani graves. Dotting the hillside of the Umayo peninsula, the towers stand out from the environs with the highest going up to 12 meters! Learn more about the fascinating...
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Pre-Inca History Chiclayo & Truijillo-3 Days/2 Nights-Superior
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...largest pre-Hispanic mud site of Chan Chan will take you back to the era of the Chimu civilization. The motifs on the walls of this Chimu capital will fascinate you, as will the immense...
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Exploring Peru’s Inca Heritage: Cusco and Machu Picchu
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 Cusco 4 Day / 3 Night Tour
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...Spanish style architecture, colonial arcades and red-tiled roofs. Inca architectural skill is also evident at the fortress of Sacsayhuaman, which means ‘satisfied falcon’....
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Sightseeing Tour of Lima’s Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
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 Half Day Tour to Archaeological Museum Lima
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...Peru’s richly textured history, this small but well laid out museum will captivate you with some of the finest relics of ancient civilizations.
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Archaeological Tours in Peru: Cusco and Inca Ruins
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 Half Day Tour of Cusco and Nearby Ruins
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...conquerors, was dedicated to the sun God, Inti. Legend has it that the walls of the complex were lined with 700 sheets of gold weighing up to 2 kg! Learn more about the intriguing Incas and Peru’s rich architectural heritage on this tour to Cusco.
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Arequipa & the Colca Canyon-3 Days/2 Nights-Deluxe
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...Peru’s richly textured history will continue to bewitch you with its simplicity and magic in the city of Arequipa. Shadowed by the awe-inspiring volcano El Misti, it is ensconced...
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Gold Museum Tour in Lima
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 Gold Museum Half Day Tour - Lima
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One of the world’s largest private collections, Lima’s Gold Museum displays a dazzling array of pre-Columbian gold, silver and copper work of art. Created by Peru’s...
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: Sightseeing Tour of Lake Titicaca Islands: Taquile and Uros Islands
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 Full Day Tour of Uros Islands & Taquile with lunch
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...on Lake Titicaca and meet the native Uros Indians who have inhabited the islands for decades. The Uros people have harvested the totora reeds that grow freely along of the banks of...
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Nazca Lines Flight and Peruvian Galapagos
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 Ica, Nazca Lines & Paracas 2 Day/1 Night Tour
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...As you absorb this incredible spectacle, take a boat ride to Ballestas Island, just off the coast of the Paracas Reserve. Home to thousands of sea birds, you will be treated to a...
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Sightseeing Tour of Pachacamac Temple Ruins
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 Half Day Tour of Pachacamac Temple - Lima
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...the earliest constructions at Pachacamac only date back to around 200 A.D., it is famed as the site of an important Inca Temple, the Temple of the Sun and the ‘House of the Chosen...
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Sightseeing Tours on Lake Titicaca: Uros Islands Tour
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 Half Day Tour of Uros Islands
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...tribe conceived of the islands as a way to isolate and protect themselves from rival tribes, the Collas and the Incas. The Uros people harvested the totora reeds that grow freely...
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Cultural Tours in Lima: Larco Herrera Museum
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...a gold room, a small cactus garden, and textiles made from feathers. An amazing exhibit is a Paracas weaving that contains 398 threads to the linear inch - a world record. For history...
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Cultural and Historical Tours in Peru: Pisac Market, Ollantaytambo Fortress
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 Full Dy Tr to Pisac Mrkt & Ollantaytambo Fortress
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...oldest inhabited town of the Incas, the fortress also served as a temple and ceremonial centre. From the colourful markets of Pisac to Inca fortresses, Peru’s rich heritage and indigenous culture will make this a tour to remember.
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Exploring Peru’s Historical and Natural Wonders: Puno and Lake Titicaca
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...was once a prized Inca territory. The islanders still speak Quechua, the language of the Incas, and the weaving tradition is particular to the island. Inca legends, sunsets over...
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Wine Tours in Peru: Wine-Tasting in Ica
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 Ica Wine Tour - Half Day
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...an artisan winery or ‘bodega’, one of the oldest wineries in Ica where pisco is made using the traditional methods of extracting wine from grapes. If you’re taking...
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Lima City Tour, San Isidro, Miraflores & Shopping Tour
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 Lima , San Isidro, Miraflores & Shopping
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...Francisco Pizarro in 1535, Lima is the perfect place to learn more about the Peru’s colonial history. Visit the 140 square metre Plaza de Armas and see the Government Palace, the Cathedral,...
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Sun Island Excursion - Full Day
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 Puno-Copacabana-Sun Island-La Paz Full Day Tour
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...Altiplano (high plateau) and savor the spectacular view on the snow dipped Andes in the backdrop. As you meander past the Jesuit villages of Juli and Ilave, you will see churches...
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Ancient Inca Marvels: Sightseeing Tour to Maras and Moray
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 Maras & Moray Half Day Tour
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...can wander in between the salt-pans and watch the locals at work. Against the backdrop of the snow-capped Weqey Willka, savour the traditions of this historic land as you surrender to the rugged beauty of Peru.
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Rainforest Adventures in Peru: Sandoval Lake Lodge
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...Lodge is the only lodge in the Puerto Maldonado and Tambopata areas that is situated on a lake and gives you instant access to lake wildlife during the cool hours just after dawn and...
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Culinary Tour of Lima
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 Culinary Tour of Lima - Full Day
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...On this gastronomical journey in Lima, learn the finer nuances of traditional Peruvian cuisine. Visit a bustling local fruits, vegetables and fish market and watch an expert skilfully...
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Archaeological Tours in Peru: Sillustani Graves in Puno
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 Half Day Tour of Sillustani Graves
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...a stunning view of Lake Umayo at 4000 meters, this is a place of beauty and mysticism. At up to 12 metre high, the famous funerary towers were built with high precision, in which...
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Sightseeing Tour of Trujillo and the Chan Chan Ruins
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 Full Day Tour of Trujillo and Chan Chan
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Symbolizing the essence of Peru, Trujillo is a concoction of pre-Hispanic culture and colonial tradition. Colourful architecture in shades of red, orange and yellow will put a...
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Colca Canyon Discovery-2 Days/1 Night-Deluxe
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 Colca Canyon 2 Day / 1 Night Tour-Deluxe
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...meters, its plunging depths will fascinate you. Reflecting Peru’s unique heritage, the terraced Inca slopes of the canyon are used for agriculture and creates a startling contrast...
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Inca Landmarks in Peru: Tour of Ollantaytambo Fortress
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 Ollantaytambo Inca Fortress- Half Day
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...beauty of Peru’s landscape. At Ollantaytambo, see the huge steep terraces built by the Incas and explore what is till date one of the best examples of Inca town planning. Learn...
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Horseback Riding in Cusco
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 Horse Riding from Cusco - Half Day
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...site was once a ceremonial centre for the Incas. Keep your camera handy as Puca Pucara offers a panoramic view of the Cusco Valley. Don’t miss this lovely and relaxing horse back trip through Cusco and its surrounds.
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Museums of Lima: Larco Herrera and Archaeological Museums
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 Larco Herrera & Archaeological museum - Half Day
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...weaving containing 398 threads to a linear inch (!) and erotic pottery are only some of the fascinating relics at the Larco Herrera Museum in Peru. With the world’s largest private...
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Adventure Spots in Peru: Sand Boarding in Huacachina
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 Sand Boarding in Huacachina -Half Day from Ica
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Feel a surge of adrenaline as you go sand boarding down the towering sand dunes of Huacachina near the Ica desert. Five kilometres southwest of Ica, Huacachina is a picturesque oasis...
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Aerial Tour of Nazca Lines (1 ½ hours)
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 Nazca Lines Overflight - 1 Hr 15 Min
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...these fascinating signatures of an ancient civilization is from high above the sky. The Nazca Lines were declared an Archaeological World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1994. Discovered...
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Exploring Lima: Historical and Cultural Tour
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 Lima 2 Day / 1 Night Tour
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Coined the ‘City of Kings’ by the Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro in 1535, Lima bears this title proudly. This thriving metropolis is a cocktail of Peru’s...
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Huascaran National Park – Full Day
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 Huascaran National Park - Full Day
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Pack your camera and get some great photographs of the dramatic landscape of Peru as you visit Huascaran National Park. Set out from Huarez in Peru and drive through the El Callejon...
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Inca Heritage Tour: Excursion to Machu Pichu
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 Full Day Tour to Machu Picchu
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Steeped in mystery, straddling two mountains and shrouded in clouds, Machu Picchu (Old Peak in the Quechua language) will sweep you into the world of Inca legend. Revered from pre-Inca...
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Excursion to Peru’s Northern Coast: Chiclayo and Trujillo
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 Chiclayo & Trujillo 3 Day / 2 Night Tour
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On this tour, travel to Peru’s northern coast and marvel at the amazing achievements of its ancient civilizations. Colourful architecture in shades of red, orange and yellow...
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City Sightseeing Tour: Lima Colonial and Modern
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 Lima Half Day City Tour
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The thriving metropolis of Lima is a cocktail of Peru’s modernity and colonial legacy. Its streets dotted with cathedrals, plazas and charming balconies on colonial style mansions...
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History and Archaeology Tour of Chiclayo: Tombs and Museums
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 Full Day Tour to the tomb of Lord of Sipan ,
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...unearthed only in 1987, the burial site of the Mochicas will leave you stunned. The tomb of the ‘Lord of Sipan’, filled with gold jewellery and precious stones, was discovered...
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Bird Watching in Peru
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 Nature Extended Tour from Cusco - 6 Nts/Dys
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...giant hummingbirds and cheery yellow-winged blackbirds. Malaga Pass and the Vilcanota Valley are also popular with bird lovers for the sheer species of birds. The mystical ‘lost...
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Chan Chan Ruins + Huanchaco
Explore the Chan Chan ruins of the Chimu kingdom in Peru on this half day tour. 2 miles north of Trujillo on the Pacific Coast, the adobe ruins of Chan Chan served as the capital of the Chimu kingdom ...
Aerial Tour of Nazca Lines (1 ½ hours)
The Nazca Lines in the Nazca desert, situated about two hours from Ica in Peru, are truly one of the world's unresolved mysteries. And one of the best ways to truly appreciate these fascinating...
Nazca Lines Flight and Peruvian Galapagos
Peru’s diversity and dramatic landscape will come alive as you set out on a drive along the coastal desert. Weaving between towering sand dunes and picturesque oases, you will arrive at the...
...and explore the nine sub-cities of Chan Chan and the Tschudi complex. One of the...
...Titicaca, was once a prized Inca territory. The islanders still speak Quechua, the...
...contradictions and fusions will captivate you.Evocative of its Spanish legacy, the...
...contradictions and fusions will captivate you.Evocative of its Spanish legacy, the...
...and the snow-covered peak of Mount Pichu Pichu. History will dog your footsteps...
...century modernity as you continue on to the colonial city of Trujillo. An unusual...
...famous Estela Raymondi and the Tello Obelisk stones. These are two important carved...
...to the sacred capital of the Incas. The city is replete with the finest Incan stonework...
...plateau). Reminiscent of Peru’s indigenous people, the valley is home to the...
...displays a dazzling array of pre-Columbian gold, silver and copper work of art....
...the weaving tradition is particular to the island. Dotted with Inca ruins and stone...
...and plant and animal etchings spread across 500 square kilometers of the parched,...
...These temple ruins of Pachacamac lie just 30 kilometres south of Lima, overlooking...
...indigenous Uros tribe conceived of the islands as a way to isolate and protect themselves...
...most incredible to be found anywhere with around 55,000 pots in all. Its chronological...
...weaves, ceramic necklaces, mittens and alpaca sweaters. Legend and mystery will...
...explore the indigenous islands of Lake Titicaca. Set against the backdrop of the...
...a very strong beverage extracted from white grapes, are produced in the area. On...
...Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro in 1535, Lima is the perfect place to learn...
...otherwise barren Altiplano (high plateau) and savor the spectacular view on the...
...at varying temperatures. As one descends each layer, so does the temperature! The...
...otter and the black caiman.The Rainforest is also the habitat of the world’s...
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