Overview
Experience the best of Peru with this 15-day tour of the south of the country, one of the most privileged areas of our territory. Discover its natural treasures in Paracas and delight the palate with the intense flavors of our capital Gastronomy of Arequipa. Explore the Andes, visit fascinating towns on Lake Titicaca and get closer to our Millenary past and Inca history when you arrive in Cusco. A trip you will never forget!
HIGHLIGHTS
• Cusco: The ancient Inca capital is a unique blend of Pre-Columbian past with Spanish architecture. Their temples, squares and streets are surrounded by hills between that are hiding amazing sites like Sacsayhuamán and Qenqo, Puca Pucará and Tambomachay.
• Coricancha: Impressive show of convergence of the Inca universe with the colonial. It was the temple dedicated to the veneration of the sun and one of the most important during the empire. With the arrival of the Spaniards, their foundations were used as a basis for construction of the convent of Santo Domingo.
• Colca Valley: Appreciate the elegance of the condors planning over this valley with 4,000 meters of depth, one of the deepest on the planet.
• Titicaca Lake: The highest navigable lake in the world combines nature with living culture. Visit the islands of Taquile and the Uros, where its inhabitants maintain their legendary heritage.
• Machu Picchu: The "lost city of the Incas" is the reason why thousands of people arrive in Peru. Hidden among the vegetation, get closer to our past through its rooms, temples, bridges and religious sites, built in communion with the landscape that surrounds them.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON ENTRANCE REGULATIONS
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) the passenger will have 3 hours to for this purpose, additional 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 acquire previously an additional ticket to enter in the new shift. There is no ticket sale in the archaeological zone.
It is forbidden the follow objects: professional cameras that require lights and tripods, or with telephoto lenses with a weigh higher than 2 kilos (in order to use them, special authorization is needed, as well as the payment of an additional fee), drones, selfie sticks, sprays, high heels, walking sticks without rubber tip, banners and posters, sharp objects and backpacks bigger than 40cm x 35 cm x 20 cm.
Note: After the prohibition of the access of single use plastic items to 76 natural areas including Machu Picchu, it is important to use reusable bottles. Lima Tours installs a water refill point in our office in Aguas Calientes.
INCLUDED ENTRANCE FEES & ACTIVITIES
Admission to all major monuments and sightseeing tours as follows:
• Half-day city tour in Lima (Casa Aliaga, Cathedral and Larco Museum in Lima)
• Ballestas Island tour in Paracas
• Flight over Nasca Lines
• Arequipa half-day tour (Santa Catalina Monastery and Society of Jesus Church)
• Full-day Colca Canyon and Valley tour
• Full-day Lake Titicaca (Uros and Taquile Islands) in Punoucara, Racchi and Andahuaylillas on route from Puno to Cusco
• Half-day Cusco City tour (Coricancha, Cathedral, Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay)
• Full-day Sacred Valley (Chinchero, Ollantaytambo)
• Machu Picchu tour
