Wonders of Peru and Huaraz 16-Day Tour

Upon your arrival in Lima, our team will be waiting to take you to the hotel. After checking in, you will have a detailed explanation of the day-to-day itinerary, according to your selected package, as well as receiving information on what to do nearby, restaurants, shops, and more.

We highly recommend you taking some time to rest before, so you can experience Lima to its fullest. Don’t miss the chance of trying the famous Peruvian gastronomy and visiting its beautiful neighborhoods.

What better way to explore Lima’s Historic Center by taking a guided tour with a local expert. The Historic Center of Lima was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1991 since it comprehends over 600 historical monuments that were built during the Colonial era.

Right in the famous Nicolás de Piérola Avenue lies a public space considered as one of the most representative locations of the city of Lima. The San Martin Square was built in honor of General José de San Martín, the general who led the Peruvian independence movement.

The Church and Convent of Santo Domingo house the remains of the most significant Peruvian saints: Santa Rosa de Lima and San Martin de Porres, the first black saint in South America.

It is considered the perfect example of Colonial architecture within Lima’s old town. It was built in 1578, though it’s construction took over 50 years to complete. However, due to the many earthquakes that struck the city, some parts of its structure had to be rebuilt.

According to historians, Huaca Pucllana was mainly a ceremony center with some administrative features. However, different civilizations occupied this location who later used it for different purposes.

Huaca Pucllana is located in the heart of the Miraflores district and dates back to the 200-700 A.D. The attraction also offers an exclusive dining experience in a renowned restaurant within the archeological site.

Also known as Miraflores Central Park, it is located in the center of the Miraflores district and has an extension of 22,000 m2. This beautiful square is surrounded by the main restaurants, shopping centers, and top hotels in Lima.

The Kennedy Park is recognized for sheltering hundreds of stray cats which are taken care of by the Municipality of Miraflores and some non-profit foundations. Likewise, the famous Central Park offers recreational spaces for local artists, musicians, and many activities.

At night, we’ll pick you up to take you from the hotel to the bus terminal, where you’ll board a comfortable tourist bus bound to the city of Huaraz. This will be a first class bus ride with semi-bed seats.

Upon arrival in Huaraz, our team will take you to the hotel where you’ll try the famous Coca tea, known for helping with any altitude sickness symptoms. Afterwards, we’ll be departing at 08:30 a.m. towards the city of Caraz, the starting point of our adventure to Laguna Paron.

Afterwards, we’ll be departing at 08:30 a.m. towards the city of Caraz, the starting point of our adventure to Laguna Paron.

Once we reach this famous lagoon, we’ll have some free time to take some pictures, walk and enjoy this natural wonder. Afterwards, we’ll head towards the city of Huaraz where we are going to spend the night.

On this day, our departure will be as early as 05:00 a.m. heading north from Huaraz towards the Cebollapampa town, which will be our starting point for the Lagoon 69 trek.

Later, we’ll continue to the Llanganuco Lake, another turquoise water body also located within the Huascaran National Park.

After breakfast, we’ll head towards our next adventure in the Nevado Pastoruri. This incredible mountain has an altitude of 5,240 meters and it’s located within the Cordillera Blanca.

After lunch, you’ll have some free time to enjoy the landscapes and walk around. Afterwards, we’ll return to Huaraz so you can rest or walk around before taking the bus to Lima.

We’ll depart in the evening on a comfortable tourist bus with on-board service, bound for Lima.

On this day, we’ll continue down the Pacific coast to meet our next destination, Paracas. After arriving at the hotel, we’ll continue to our next adventure!

The Paracas National Reserve awaits to be rediscovered, this spectacular location is home to over 400 species of flora and fauna. We’ll be privileged to have a guided tour through this remote location, where we are going to see the Humboldt penguins, sea lions, exotic birds such as the red footed guanay cormorants, and more.

In this opportunity, we’ll be able to visit another of Peru’s natural wonders on a boat trip, the Ballestas Islands, which are a group of different rock formations and islands located in the Paracas peninsula. They are home to the Humboldt penguins, exotic birds, and hundreds of sea lions.

Later, we’ll continue to Huacachina, the only natural oasis in South America. In this location, we’ll take a dune buggy ride that will take us through several dunes as if we were on a roller coaster! Finishing this exciting adventure, we’ll continue to the city of Nazca.

One of the world’s biggest mysteries awaits you, the Nazca Lines are surely one of the most in-demand attractions in Peru. They can only be fully appreciated by taking a flight, since most of them are hidden in plain sight.

In this occasion, you’ll be able to observe the most well-preserved geoglyphs of this region: The Monkey, the Hummingbird, the Astronaut, the Spider, and more. Once the flight is over, we’ll continue on a overnight trip to Arequipa, the white city.

After lunch, we’ll have our guided tour through Arequipa, known for being the second largest city of Peru and for having the most visually striking historic center. On the tour, we’ll get to visit several historical monuments like Arequipa’s main square and the Yanahuara Viewpoint.

In the afternoon, we’ll head to Arequipa’s bus terminal to board a comfortable tourist bus bound for the city of Puno. Upon arrival, our team will take you to the hotel where you’ll try the famous Coca tea, known for helping with any altitude sickness symptoms.

We’ll head towards Puno’s pier where we’ll start our journey through Lake Titicaca. Our first stop will be the Floating Islands of Uros which consists of a group of over 100 man-made Islands that are entirely made of Totora reed.

Finishing our visit, we’ll continue to Taquile Island, here you’ll learn about their culture and traditions. Locals are skilled craftsmen, as they have kept their traditions alive through generations.

After our great experience on the island and a well-deserved lunch, we’ll head back to Puno to enjoy the rest of the evening.

On this day, we’ll be heading towards Cusco on a tourist bus. On the way, we’ll be able to make stops to see and learn about the cultures that have preceded the Incas, as well as actual Inca structures and colonial architecture that will surely make this trip more exciting.

Following the itinerary, the so-called Kalisaya ruins await to be discovered! The complex was built by the ancient Pucara civilization, which preceded the Incas and still left a mark in the vast Peruvian highlands.

Now it’s time to appreciate the exuberant nature of the region. La Raya is located at 4,335 meters above sea level and it offers an outstanding view of the valley and the imposing Chimboya snow-capped mountain. Here you’ll also find an authentic artisan market with the best options for souvenirs!

After a morning full of history and adventure, you’d surely be hungry! Sicuani is a small town located on the way to Puno, here you’ll have a buffet lunch and a well-deserved rest before heading out to your next stop.

Our next stop after lunch is Raqchi, an important Inca settlement a few hours away from Cusco.

The so-called Temple of Wiracocha is one of the most impressive structures along the route. It had a significant meaning to the Inca people and occupied a large territory with walls that reached over 10 meters of height.

Andahuaylillas is a small town full of history and an impressive colonial architecture present in its streets.

The San Pedro Church is the main attraction in Andahuaylillas, a beautiful church structured with a unique baroque architecture and beautiful religious paintings and murals.

Finally, we’ll be arriving in Cusco, located at 3,400 meters above sea level.

In the afternoon, we’ll start the Archaeological City Tour with a visit to the different attractions within the city and its surroundings, like Sacsayhuaman, the Qoricancha Temple, Q’enqo, and more.

Right at the heart of the historic center lies the so-called Temple of the Sun, the principal worship center of the Inca culture. Here, we’ll have some time to explore the site as well as the current catholic church built on top of its settlements.

The Cathedral of Cusco is the perfect example of colonial baroque architecture. As most of the Spanish buildings found in the city center, its foundations are the ancient structure of an important Inca palace.

Following the itinerary, the Sacsayhuaman fortress is our next stop. The impressive megalithic structure has withstood centuries of earthquakes and if it wasn’t because of the damages caused during the colonization process, the site could have been even more outstanding than what it already is.

A few meters away from Sacsayhuaman lies another important ceremonial center to the Incas. The Qenqo archeological site was a ritual-based location where, according to historians, rituals and sacrifices took place.

Going further up the mountains, we’ll find an archeological site with a fortress-like appearance. It is believed that Puca Pucara served as a military and administrative center.

Tambomachay is one of the perfect examples of Inca hydraulic engineering. It is composed of irrigation channels and three water fountains that continue to provide water until the current date.

On this day, we’ll depart in the morning to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. We will make our first stop to visit the Awanacancha Traditional Textile Museum, just after enjoying the magnificent view of the Sacred Valley. Following the itinerary, we’ll continue to visit Pisac, Urubamba, and Ollantaytambo.

The Archeological Site of Pisac is located at 3,300 meters above sea level, offering incredible views of its surroundings and the Sacred Valley.

It is one of the largests local markets in the whole region. The Pisac Artisan Market comprehends a cultural expression full of diversity, where the most talented artisans sell their handmade pieces, as well as food, vegetables, fruits, and more.

After a whole morning full of history and adventure, now it’s time to take a break and enjoy the famous peruvian gastronomy in a buffet restaurant. At Tunupa Restaurant, you will be surrounded by the soothing sound of the Urubamba River.

The small town of Ollantaytambo is one of the perfect examples of Inca urbanism. Its cobbled streets will leave you breathless as well as the Inca open draining system. You will also visit the archeological site, recognized as the only place that defeated the Spanish army during colonization for almost 50 years.

After exploring the village of Ollantaytambo, We’ll board the train to Aguas Calientes, a town located in the middle of the mountains of the Peruvian jungle, here you’ll find hotels, restaurants, bars, and handicraft shops.

Early in the morning, our team will pick you up from the hotel to board the bus up to Machu Picchu. The bus ride takes about 30 minutes from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu’s main entrance.

Our professional guide will provide details and information about this wonder of the world, including the mysteries and fascinating facts of the Inca culture. After our time in Machu Picchu, we’ll go back to Aguas Calientes to return to the city of Cusco.

On this occasion, the train will take you to Poroy Train Station, which is located 30 minutes away from Cusco. Our team will be waiting for you to transfer you back to the hotel in Cusco.

Our team will be waiting for you at the hotel to take you to the airport 2 hours before your flight departure. This will be the last of our services.