DAY 1:

INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT – LIMA. (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 hotel.

Flight:

Lima / Arequipa : Peruvian Airline Flight Nº234 at 12h, 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.

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. You will organize your day according to your desires.

Lunch in the hostel restaurant.

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.

Environment,

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) – (Train Andean Explorer).

Towards 06H30 departure from Puno railway station, 08H00, departure of the Andean train, East Express First class to Cusco.

This day allows appreciating the unique landscapes of the Altiplano while passing by the highest point “La Raya” 4320m of altitude where you will do a short break.

Continuation of our trip, the train will go down slowly to the “God’s Gift to Mankind”. Welcome by our guide on you arrival who will drive you to your hostel.

The Train Runs :

From April to October : on 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:

VISIT of the CUSCO CITY. (Private Car).

« God’s Gift to Mankind » en Quechua. Cusco has been the “Tawantinsuyu” Inca Empire capital. The legend tells the city was build during the XI or XII century by Manco Capac and Mama Oqllo after birth in the Titicaca Lake.

A day to discover Cusco and its sites. We will begin our visit with the sun temple “Qorikancha”, then we will visit the cathedral build between 1560 and 1669. In the afternoon, we will join the 4 Incas ruins : Tambomachay – Q’enko – Pukapucara – Sacsayhuaman

Back to Cusco, to discover the picturesque district of “San Blas”. Back to your hostel.

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.

* 1st 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:

VISITE du MACHU PICCHU – 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.

Suggestion :

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.

Picnic lunch.

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

Return to Cusco, installation in your hostel.

El Vaco Restaurant,

Baco 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 largest natural and animal sight of the world, a global record realized in the Peruvian Amazonia. To discover it, to immerse oneself of its richness, of its culture and of its exotic products, Novalys presents you its best option to transport you some days through its waters on the Delfin I ship.

You will travel according the style of your wishes. From exclusive suites, with private bathroom and conditioned air, you could see the landscapes in a peaceful atmosphere. In order to take benefits of this moment, one of the best Peruvian chief, will exalt your taste buds thanks to a new savors feast a gastronomic techniques, and the best South America wines. At the end of this day, you will fall in love of this exotic view under starlight and an ebony sky.

This trip will show you the best of two worlds : secrets, myths and affluence, to enjoy in the best comfort, the Delfin I.

DAY 14:

CUSCO – LIMA – IQUITOS – DELFIN(Plane / Cruise).

In the morning, departure to Lima. In the Lima airport, you will be welcomed by a Novalys representative who will help you for the direct transfer to Iquitos.

Upon your arrival in Inquitos, reception by your guide who will drive you, with a private van, to the Nautonier’s river port, on the Rio le Spondias Banks, where Delfin will be there for you.

After your installation we will weight anchor and you will begin your cruise.

Towards 20h00, meeting on the deck to introduce the cruise company. Our naturalist guides will explain you with details your stay. Then a local products dinner will be offer to you.

Before to take advantages of the beautiful Amazonian night, our competent team will share with you a musical evening and a wonderful fruit cocktail.

Flights :

• Cusco / Lima : Lan Peru Flight Nº2020 at 11H45, arrival at 13H10.
• Lima / Iquitos : Lan Peru Flight Nº2382 de 15H40, arrival at 17H25.

DAY 15:

BELLUDA CAÑO – RIO DORADO. (Cruise).

Towards 07 am, buffet breakfast in which you could discover an important variety of local products.

According to the rainy season we will begin the day :

Point A :

We will take on board of the secondary boats to explore the Belluda Caño branch where the vegetation of each banks is mixed. During this cruise we could see a large variety of Bromelias.

Point B

Boat-ride, approximately one hour, where we will discover this forest still intact before our arrival in a dark lagoon where two dugouts are waiting for us, for an oar walk, to make the most of the nature silence and the bird sounds. You could also discover a typical Amazonian fish, “El Paiche”, which can reach 80 kg.

Return on board and lunch.

Towards 3h30 pm, we will arrive in our new destination, the Dorado river, which means the beginning of our exploration in this huge biodiversity of fauna and flora. The aim of this discovery is to see the Pink and Grey Dolphin, one of the only one to live in these waters. You could also discover several monkey species, Toucan and Parrots with one thousand and one colors.

At 07H00 pm return on the boat. Dinner on board. Free evening.

DAY 16:

PUINAHUA – PACAYA RIVER – ATUN POZA LACK. (Cruise).

6:30 Am. Breakfast and departure for a long walk in the Amazonian forest where your guide will present you the developing projects of the area. We will visit one of these projects when inhabitants plant palms to obtain oil, and create artificial turtle’s nets to protect their eggs.

Immediately we will sink into the jungle to find a wild life. Our naturalist guide will show you several medicinal plants. Return on board for the lunch.

Towards 3:00pm : Expedition to observe monkeys, Dolphins and Caymans. You could appreciate two different kinds of dolphins living in soft water. You will be surprised by an important variety of primates as 13 monkey species living in the national park. This moment will be devoted to the discovery of an unusual fauna and flora. Return on the boat where we will spend the evening.

DAY 17:

CARO CURAHUAYTE LAKE – FISHING TOUR. (Cruise).

After your breakfast, you will leave the boat to visit a wonderful lagoon where you could realize an unusual fishing, the Piranha, which can reach an impressive size in this area : an unique moment to share. If your fishing is successful, the chief will know to cook it according to your desires.

You will also the opportunity to discover lots of tucan, monkeys and parrots. During the route, we will do a little break to feed the famous Pink Dolphin, an important moment of this cruise. From this place you will go down the river to Iquitos.

In the afternoon, optional visit of the « Ribereña » community where your guide and you will be deep in customs and traditions of this fishermen village.

For them who wish to stay on board during the afternoon, you could appreciate the landscape or take a break with your favorite book. 8:00pm end cruise dinner.

Leaving these marvelous moments behind you, you could share this moment with the others travelers or just face to face.

DAY 18:

PUERTO MIGUE COMMUNITY – NAUTA HARBOUR – IQUITOS – LIMA. (Cruise / plane).

6 :30am. Early departure on the Ucayali River to join the Yurucuche Lake. Small walking through the forest to discover aquatic plants, the tallest in the world : “the Royal victories”. You will one of the only persons to see this show. Return on the boat for the breakfast.

This morning, the DelfinII will sail to and fro across the national reserve limits of Pacaya Samiria, a dense vegetation on five millions of acres. In this place, intersection between two of the largest rivers, the Ucayali and the Spondias, you could see one of the most important falls in the world.

From there, we will join a location filled with Port le Pré natives, where you could share with the local inhabitants of this far away part of the world and know more about their cultures, traditions and folklore. Before the departure, you will have the possibility to discover their local art and do some purchasing. Return on board.

Lunch, the last of this unforgotten stay. A perfect mix between nature, comfort, elegance and feelings.

Return of the ground and connexion for a flight to Lima. Upon your arrival, you will be welcomed by a Novalys representative who will drive you to your hostel.

Flight :

Lima / Iquitos : Lan Peru Flight Nº2383 at 6:00pm, arrival at 07:40pm.

Note :

Possibility to take your international flight this same day according to the flight hours.

DAY 19:

CITY VISIT- INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT. (International Airport Jorge Chavez).

Towards 09:00am, departure to join the historic center of Lima, a 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 one of our specialized restaurants in sea products. Free afternoon.

* Novalys invite you for this departure lunch at the « Rosa Nautica » restaurant.

Suggestion :

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

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

You could use your room freely until the departure.

La Rosa Nautica Restaurant,

The Rosa Nautica will offer you a fascinating gastronomic adventure for your senses where passion for great cuisine and the harmony of wares are mixed.

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