DAY 1:

LIMA – INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT. (Jorge Chavez international Airport).

Upon your arrival, you will be welcomed by our representative who will drive you in a private car directly to your hostel in the Miraflores district.

You could taste one of our national cocktails, “Pisco Sour or Algarobina”, and our guide you will do a summary of your trip and will be on your disposal to give an answer to all your questions.

DAY 2:

LIMA – VISIT OF THE AREQUIPA CITY. (2335m) – (flight / private car).

Departure at 9 am in a private van with your guide to the airport for your flight to Arequipa, Peru’s second main city. You will be welcomed by our guide and you will be taken to your hostel in a private car.

At the beginning of afternoon, guided tour of the largest convent of the world, an Unesco site, the “Santa Catalina monastery”. Built in 1579, its 20462m2 were composed of 450 recluses who didn’t have any contact with the external world until 1970. Commonly known as “White City”, we will traverse the streets of the town of a bright white, (due to the sillar, main construction material) to discover the wonderful Plaza de Armas (Greater Plaza) bordered by its majestic cathedral. At the end of day, return to you hostel.

Flight:

Lima / Arequipa : Peruvain Airline flight Nº234 at 12H00, arrival at 13H25.

The Zig Zag Restaurant,

This restaurant offers a culinary fusion, through its Alpandino dishes, which takes roots in the mountains, where the sun fills food of energy and balance.

Environment,

Very special place to discover new wines in our wine bar and appreciate a particular gastronomic night in a cozy environment while admiring the historical iron staircases drawn by the famous French architect Gustave Alexandre Eiffel.

DAY 3:

AREQUIPA – CAÑON del COLCA. (3640mts) (Private car).

Departure at 07h00 in a private car in direction of the Colca Canyon located in the Peruvian Cordillera of the south which reached 3.270. Its throats are twice deeper than them of the Large Canyon of Colorado, which means it is one of the deepest canyons in the world.

During the way, you will cross the Aguada Blanca reserve where we can see vicunas. Passage of the Patapamapa collar. Installation in your hostel, Las Casitas 5*, a real paradise of relaxation, the perfect escapade to escape the daily stress. During these two days, your preferences will be of the honor.

Las Casitas Del Colca Hostel,

This property East-Express proposes 20 charming “Casitas” (small villas), guaranteeing privacy, comfort, luxury, in a natural environment combining simplicity and escape. A stay in Las Casitas del Colca represents a rare opportunity to escape from the daily and rediscover the simple pleasures and the full air benefits.

Spa Samay Massage,

The Well-being Spa Samay, total relaxation, ultimate escape… “Samay” means “rest” in Quechua, the old Inca language. Located close to the swimming pool, the Spa proposes sauna, treatment rooms, double or individual, and a suite-spa for your care with bath. At the end of the day and before the diner, you will let yourselves transport by a “TIKA” massage, during one hour, with plants and flowers which relieves you of your tensions.

DAY 4:

COLCA – LEISURE and RELAXATION.

Towards 07H00, departure in private car along the Colca Canyon to join the « Cruz del Condor », this vulture bird which can reach a scale of 3.50m for an adult, using updrafts, it reaches sometimes an altitude of flight of 6000mts.

The Well-being Spa Samay, total relaxation, ultimate escape… “Samay” means “rest” in Quechua, the old Inca language. Located close to the swimming pool, the Spa proposes sauna, treatment rooms, double or individual, and a suite-spa for your care with bath. For natural lovers, on horse, on feet or on a bike, you can explore surroundings and discover the wild beauties of the Canyon and the Colca Valley.

If a voluntary service interests you, we could meet Sister Antonia, member of Maryknoll, who will explain us and will share with us her life beside the poorest. Night dedicated to the well-being.

Classification of Cooking,

Accompanied by one the best cooking chiefs of the area, you will immerse yourself in the Peruvian scents. This chief will show you his ancestral secrets in order to you could transport these savors all over the world.

The Samay Spa … The power of the Andes Healer,

At the end of the afternoon a variety of massages is offered to you, during 60 minutes you will let yourself transport to absolute well-being sensations. The panoramic views and the undisturbed situation of the Colca Valley will bring you peace and tranquility. You will relax thanks to Andean plants and massages benefits.

DAY 5:

COLCA CANYON – TITICACA LAKE. (Private car).

The morning, departure in a private car to join the Titicaca Lake. It is a transition day. Crossing of the Andean Cordillera, you will discover the Altiplano and its unusual landscapes.

During the route, visit of Sillustani’s Chullpas, circular funerary towels build out of stone and being able reach twelve meter. You will pass through Puno city to go to your hostel, enchanted place at the end of the world.

Titilaka Hostel,

The awarded Titilaka is a Lodge experience located on a private peninsula on the Titicaca Lake banks, which offers to travelers a luxurious and sophisticated refuge to explore resources, natural treasures, cultural and historical of this mystic distant area.

Situated between water, the mountains and the sky, the Titilaka Hostel is a contemporary luxury offering lodging and comfort while being integrated in the environment which pays tribute to Titicaca Lake cultures. To keep the best quality of its installations, the Titilaka differs from its comfort, and its style.

DAY 6:

TITILAKA – LUQUINA CHICO.(Private Boat) – (Night at the inhabitant).

From the harbor of the hostel, you will take on board, on a private boat, in order to join the Luquina Chico peninsula, Aymara area. We will sail along the banks lake, this wild landscape and still virgin will leave us wistful.

Upon your arrival, welcome and installation in your family house. Change of setting, you will be transport in another forgotten world and will share the daily life of this community: Earth work, farming, artisanal cheese production.

Lunch with the family in all simplicity.

Upon your arrival, welcome and installation in your family house. Change of setting, you will be transport in another forgotten world and will share the daily life of this community: Earth work, farming, artisanal cheese production.

Diner with the family, typical night around a campfire, dances and music.

The patriarch will do the lecture through coca leafs, ancestral customs and beliefs which are hand down from the father to the son.

Atmosphere,

You will be transported 100 years in the past. This only moment will give you the opportunity to think about you, to appreciate and to put into perspective your daily life. An important moment of sharing and humility.

DAY 7:

VISIT of the TAQUILÉ and UROS ISLANDS – TITILAKA. (Private Boat).

Breakfast with the family, around 08h00 departure on a motorboat to join the Huayllano community, welcome by the Taquile families. Small walk and visit of the island. The community will teach us its ancestral customs (agriculture, weaving, natural medicine).

Typical lunch. At the beginning of the afternoon, we will go down the 527 steps of the island to join our boat in direction of waterborne Uros islands. Created in the XIII century by the Uros to escape from the Incas. Back to the Titilaka hostel, arrival around 5pm.

DAY 8:

PUNO – CUSCO –EAST EXPRESS TRAIN. (3360mts) – (Andean Explorer Train).

Early in the morning departure from Puno train station, to Andes’ train, first class Orient Express to Cusco. This day permits appreciate unique landscapes from the Altiplano passing by our highest point “La Raya” with the altitud of 4320 meters where you will do a break.

Resumed of your trip, the train will begin it progressive way down to the “Naval of the World”. Welcome by your guide upon your arrival. Transfer to your hostel.

Option:

The train works:
From April to October: Monday / Wednesday / Friday / Saturday

La Casona Hostel, Relais & Chateaux,

A colonial manor, maybe the first Spanish construction in Cusco. This residence, was build on Inca bases, the Spanish spirit is still in the sound bells of the cathedral. These eleven suites are organized around a splendid court, the meticulous attention of this hostel will be a real enchanting. With a contemporary decoration, comfort and exclusivity will be the keywords of your stay.

«La Cicciolina » Restaurant,

A wonderful culinary experience where meals, culinary savours and wines will do only one.

All the Cicciolina experience begins by its high knowledge of flavours which will awake your taste buds.

In a cosmopolite environment, as the city herself, you will feel that’s you are in your own house.

DAY 9:

CUSCO – CITY TOUR. (Private Van).

“The Navel of the World” in Quechua, was the capital of the Inca´s Empire “Tawantinsuyu”. The legend tells that the city was found in XI or XII century by Manco Capac and Mama Oqllo, both were born at the Titicaca Lake, selected by the god to build this wonderful civilization

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Day dedicated at the discovery of Cusco and it sites. We will begin our visit by the sun temple “Qorikancha”, and the Cathedral, it construction begun in 1560 and finished in 1669. During the afternoon, we will go the 4 Incas ruins: Tambornachay Q’enko – Pukapucara – Sacsayhuaman. Return to Cusco, to discover the picturesque area of “San Blas”. Return to your hotel.

El Map Café Restaurant,

A restaurant which is different thanks to its cooking combining the best from central Andes which will captivate your palates.

Located in an interior court of the Pre-Columbian Art Museum, its modern infrastructure is composed of glass cubes which underline the art of the old Peruvian cultures. A place very sophisticated and with lots of style where you could discover the creativity of one of the best Andean cooking.

DAY 10:

VISIT of the SACRED VALLEY – AGUASCALIENTES. (Private car and first class Inka Rail train).

Departure at 08H00 in a private car to the Pisac Village, strategic place for Incas to control the valley. Sunday, market day for neighbour communities. It’s more than one thousands colours which allow us to expose local products and the art diversity.

Lunch at the « El Huacatay » restaurant.

We will continue our route to the typical village named Ollantaytambo in honour of “Cacique Ollanta”. According to oral tradition, this “Cacique” was in love of a princess, daughter of the Inca Pachacutec. Visit of the stronghold.

Towards 4pm, we will go to the railway station to Aguascalientes, closed to the Machu Picchu. Installation in your hostel.

* 1re Class Inka Rail Train Nº47 at 16h47, arrival at 19h21.

Inkaterra Hostel,

Nothing less than a natural paradise where we can be connected with the sacred mountain energy. Inkaterra is more than a luxury hostel, it is a luxurious village in the white hills with terrace bungalows.

El Huacatay Restaurant,

Chef: Pío Vázquez de Velasco.

Merger between Mediterranean, Asian and local cooking. It is just one of the best restaurant of Cusco areas.

Small familial restaurant. It is not only a place where meals are really delicious but it is also a refuse where aestheticism and atmosphere are just one.

DAY 11:

MACHU PICCHU VISIT – Back to OLLANTAYTAMBO. (East Express Vistadome Train).

Around 06H30 departure in bus to join the citadel, possibility to go to the Sun Door in order to survey the Machu Picchu with the first sun lights. This third wonder of the world, found in 1911 by Hiram Bingham, American anthropologist, reaching 2400 high meters, will appear just front of you and will let you reflexive.

A site within an extraordinary beauty, in a tropical environment shows the apogee of the Inca Empire. The Machu Picchu will surprise you by its terraces, walls and impressive ramps in a natural setting.

Towards 13h00 back to the village and lunch in the « El Indio Feliz » restaurant.

Return to the Aguacalientes railway station at 16h30 to Ollantaytambo.

* Vistadome Train N°509 at 17H30, arrival at 19H28 in Ollantaytambo.

Upon your arrival you will be transported in a private car directly to your hostel.

Suggestion :

Possibility for good walkers to climb the Huayna Picchu (don’t be scared of heights) or join the Sun door.

El Indio Feliz Restaurant,

This restaurant with its thousands colors is the best table of the area, its chief Patrick, will take you along his mazes of savors in the middle of a surprising environment.

Sol y Luna Casitas Hostel,

This Eden where each day, the sun fills us with joy, and where mountains have a, attentive eye on our houses, we invite you to take advantage of these beautiful landscapes.

Private reception, a VIP access to the different services of Sol y Luna like its Spa, the Killa Wasi restaurant, the winelist where the table chief will be able to please you.

DAY 12:

PLEASURE, WELL – BEING and GASTRONOMY.

Relaxation day in Sol y Luna,

The Sol y Luna has its own horses ranch.

With professionals you will go at 09H00 for a ride in the valley, you will see this area with another look in the middle of its specific flora. Back to the hostel at 12H00.

Lunch buffet in gardens’ hostel.

Free afternoon.

Our suggestions :

Mechanic sports lovers, you could escape you off the beaten paths on a four-engine car.

A VTT walk in order to be in a perfect harmony with the rare silence.

During the evening, towards 17H00, well-being session during 60 minutes in the Yacu Wasi.

Note:

For cooking lovers, a tasting menu « Table du chef » with its five dishes and its best wines could be propose you.

DAY 13:

OLLANTAYTAMBO – MORAY – MARAS – CHINCHERO – CUSCO. (Private van).

Early in the morning, we will follow our road to go to the surprising « Salinas de Maras » salt water sources which have been flowed for centuries and still unexploited by the local population who rent one or several parcels.

From this place, we will discover Moray, Amphitheatre composed by several terraces disposed on concentric circles. In fact, it was an Inca agricultural research centre where was practiced cultural experience. Each terrace creates a microclimate where it’s possible to cultivate more than 250 plant’s varieties.

The Chinchero village based in Cusco campaign was entirely built, like Ollantaytambo, in Inca bases. To “Tupac Yupanqui” could repose himself during his displacement. It’s one of the rare villages who still own today, Incas traces. Its Church or all these terraces are the proof. Return to Cusco. Installation at your hostel.

El Vaco Restaurant,

Vaco is a roomy place with an atmosphere where gastronomy, wines and savors are mixed in the South America sound.

Rustic environment where impressive colored paintings between some bunches of flowers are mingling with wood and iron.

The travel to the national reserve of Tambopata offers an unique occasion to discover a large variety of colored birds, reptiles and insects.

A variety of flowers the highest in the world. An exodus in comfort in the end of the world in the Inkaterra Amazonica Reserve.

DAY 14:

CUSCO – PUERTO MALDONADO.(Plane).

In the morning, transfer to the airport of Cusco for your flight to Puerto Maldonado, at Amazonian doors. Before to join our Lodge, we could visit the “Plaza de Armas”. From the watchtower you could discover a wonderful panorama on the union of these two rivers, the Madre de Dios river and the Tambopata river.

Then we will take on board a typical Amazonian boat for a 40-minute crossing. Welcome cocktail and installation in your bungalows. During the afternoon, first meeting with the forest through a walk to discover an important variety of medicinal plants, tropical trees, birds, insects, butterflies and other animals. Short break on a watchtower to observe Toucans, macows and other birds. (walk during 2h30 – 3h).

19h : Before the dinner, late night walk for a “Cayman Safari” in order to find the White Cayman (scientific name) which lives on the river’s banks. Free night in the Lodge.

Flight :

Cusco / Puerto Maldonado : Lan Peru flight Nº073 at 10H35, arrival at 11H30.

DAY 15:

PUERTO MALDONADO.

Wake up at 5.30 am for a 20-minute walk to arrive in Collpa de Loros, where more than 5 bird species eat a special clay, essential for their metabolism, a wonderful show of colors.

8.00 am : Breakfast and free time. Towards 10.30 am, we will navigate on the Madre de Dios for an expedition to Monkey Island, where live in total freedom some species of this very interesting animal. From there and after 30 minutes of crossing, we will enter on the Tambopata Candamo National Reserve territory. Walk of 5kms through the luxuriant tropical vegetation to join the Sandoval Lack.

Many animal species live in this environment : birds (as Sanshos, Kingfishers and Anhingas), monkeys (Wasitas, Cotomonos or Capuchin)We will sail to and fro acrross the lake in a canoe until the sunset which is a unforgettable show. In the end of the journey, return in the Lodge.

DAY 16:

PUERTO MALDONADO – LIMA. (Plane / Private Van).

After the breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Lima.

(LP Nº072 at 14h00 arrival at 14H55).

Welcome by a Novalys representative and transfer to your hostel. Free of the journey.

* Towards 19h30, Novalys invites you for your departure dinner in the « Astrid & Gaston » restaurant.

Flight :

Puerto Maldonado – Lima : Lan Peru Nº072 at 13H00, arrival at 14H55.

El « Astrid & Gaston » Restaurant,

Chef : Gaston Acurio.

Cuisine : From eleven years, Astrid & Gaston have maintained a real coherence when it is the hour to prepare a Peruvian and dynamic cuisine, in which perfectionism is in each dishes.

Atmosphere,

Peaceful location in an old house in Miraflores. Elegance is really the image of this restaurant where each detail has an important place.

DAY 17:

CITY TOUR – INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT (Jorge Chavez international airport).

From 9.00 Am, archeological museum visit, exceptional view on the old pre-Columbian and Inca Peru, which means more than 3000 years of history. Then, we will join the Lima historic center, Unesco site from 1991. Before to visit the San Francisco convent, we will discover the San Martin Place, the Weapons Place and its cathedral. These examples of a colonial, Neo Classique, Art Deco and New Art architectures will you be travel through the time. Lunch in our restaurant specialized in seafood. Free afternoon.

* Lunch in the « La Rosa Nautica » restaurant.

Suggestion :

After the lunch possibility to visit Barranco, an old fishermen village. This district is today a seaside, very attractive for foreign and local people. It is the romantic, bohemian and night owl area of Lima. Transfer to your hostel.

Three hours before your flight, transfer to the Jorge Chavez airport for your international flight.

La Rosa Nautica Restaurant,

La Rosa Nautica will offer you a wonderful gastronomic adventure, where passion for the cuisine and the harmony of waves are mixed.

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