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Arrival in Lima |
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Lima is Latin America's gastronomic capital. Ceviche, king of the exquisite Peruvian seafood, Chinese cuisine called Chifa, and Peruvian Creole cuisine are among the endless flavors you’ll discover while in Lima. |
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The National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru impresses due to its vast, varied cultural patrimony housed in its exhibition rooms and storerooms.
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The Solar Temple and Oracular Destination lies 25 miles SE of Lima in Quechua means "Pacha" world, and "camac" to animate.
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Is one of the richest ecosystems in the world and the only marine reservation in Peru. Protection has for objective the conservation of the marine and protection of the cultural and historical patrimony of the pre-Inca Paracas culture.
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A nature wonder spot full of migratory birds, hundreds of sea lions, Penguins, schools of dolphins and even the Andean Condor. The islands have been eroded to form natural caves and arches of rare beauty.
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"El Candelabro" geoglyph, Gigantic chandelier carved on a hillside on the way to Ballestas islands. It has an extension of 128 mt (420 ft) long, and 74 mt (240 ft) wide.
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This little unknown paradise offers a variety of relaxing adventure options such as sand-boarding and sand tours on special sand buggies.
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Las Dunas Hotel is set amongst spacious gardens and is situated in a well known sun resort. facilities include tennis courts, golf course, sandboard, volleyball and basketball grounds. |
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A unique place due to the mysteries of its marvelous lines and figures, drawn with spectacular perfection. The beauty and magnitude of the lines must be observed from above. |
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Hundreds of streets, pathways, doors and stairs make the visit to this amazing monastery a unique experience. You won’t stop taking pictures.
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Arequipa's central cathedral is one of the most beautiful in Peru. It is situated in the center of the city, in Plaza de Armas. |
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This is one of the oldest churches in Arequipa. La Compania was completed in 1698 and boasts an elaborate sillar stone façade. |
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The Church of San Francisco was built by local Indians in the late 17 th century, and the facade has the best of the baroque stone carving found on the old churches in Arequipa. |
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Colca Canyon from Mirador Cruz del Condor, provides an excellent view to watch the condors flight. |
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Both chic and comfortable, Zig Zag equally welcomes families and young people. The house specialty is the unique stone-grilled ostrich from their own 4,000 ostriches farm, educating their customers about ostrich as a healthy alternative to other meats. |
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The Uros originally created these artificial Islands to escape the Inca, who dominated the mainland at the time. |
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With a population of 3,500 Quechua inhabitants, it is known for its two pre-Inca temples dedicated to the earth's fertility. |
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A private 43 hectare island near the remote northern shores of Lake Titicaca. A Lake of deep blue waters and a mythical history. |
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Renovated carriages have beautiful panoramic windows offering enhanced scenic views and photographic opportunities. |
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The first Peruvian museum that shows the aesthetic aspects of the exhibited objects that belong to ancient Peruvian Cultures. |
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Puca Pucara offers impressive views of the Cusco Valley and glaciers to the south. |
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Q’enqo means “zig-zag,” a reference to the series of perfectly carved channels adorning the upper western edge of the temple’s stone. |
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Tambomachay Inca’s Bath is located on the outskirts of a hill near the main road close to Antisuyo. |
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Sacsayhuaman translates into “ Speckled Falcon” or “Speckled Head” referring to the belief that Cusco City was set out in the shape of a Puma whose head was Sacsayhuaman. Origins of this breathtaking fortress are uncertain and is generally attributed to the great Inca Pachacutec “The World Transformer". |
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Upon your arrival in Lima you will be welcomed and escorted to your hotel where you will be briefed on all of your travels during your stay in Peru. You will have the afternoon and evening at your leisure to dine at any one of Lima’s fine restaurants. Please feel free to ask your Peru travel specialist for dining recommendations. Please contact us should you have any questions whatsoever regarding your trip. |
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Lima Museum and City Tour |
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You will have the morning to rest and enjoy a healthy breakfast. Following this you will undertake a private tour of the colonial city center where you will visit the Plaza Mayor, La Catedral, the Governor’s Palace, the Archbishop’s Palace, the Convent Church of San Francisco, and the Plaza San Martin. Following this you will be led to the financial and tourist districts of San Isidro and Miraflores. Later in the afternoon, you have the choice of visiting any two of Lima’s art or archaeological museums which will offer you a rich history of the culture you will encounter elsewhere in the country.
(Meals - B)
*Group Tour does not include museum tours |
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Lima to Paracas and the National Reserve |
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Today we recommend wearing a pair of shorts and some sun block as you will be heading south of Lima in your private vehicle and it can be quite sunny. You will rise early in order to be able to visit the ancient adobe ruins of Pachacamac, leaving enough time for the drive to Paracas later that afternoon. Following a tour of the ruins you will be able to enjoy a delicious packed lunch while en route to Paracas where you will be transferred to your comfortable beach front hotel. Here you will have some time to take a break and get off your feet for a short while, either in your room or near the bay at your hotel. Later that afternoon you will be taken for a tour of the Paracas National Reserve. The evening is free for you to dine, enjoy the sunset, and relax in your hotel that looks out over the Paracas Bay. (Meals – B, L)
*Group Tour includes transportation to Paracas in First Class bus and does not include the tour of Pachacamac. (Transfer to and from station/hotel with English assistance included) |
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Ballestas islands and on to Ica and the Dunes of Huacachina |
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In the morning you will rise for a tour of the Ballesta Islands and the Candelabro off the coast of Paracas. This tour will take most of the morning; you will however be traveling there in style in a comfortable private speedboat. You will arrive back at your hotel in the afternoon to have lunch before heading out - in private transportation once more - for the oasis that lies just outside the town of Ica. The rest of the day will be spent visiting the oasis of Huacachina 5 km to the west of Ica with incredible sand dunes encircling the small town. The evening you will have to dine and spend at your leisure at the Mediterranean style villas of Las Dunas Hotel with plenty of night activities available for fun after the sun goes down.
(Meals – B, L)
*Group Tour of Ballestas in luxury lake cruiser and trip to Ica in first Class Bus (transfer to and from station/hotel with English assistance included) |
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Flight over the Nazca Lines from Ica |
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In the morning we will take you to the airport in Ica for your flight with an experienced tour guide over the magnificent and mysterious Nazca Lines. Later in the afternoon you will visit an aerial-photographic and ceramic exposition. Make sure you pack your swimming trunks and a towel because you will have time in the afternoon to spend poolside (your choice of three) at Las Dunas Hotel. You will have a few hours in the evening at your leisure to rest up for your evening’s private transportation through the desert and up into the cool highlands of Arequipa. You may decide to spend an additional day here that will allow you a visit to the Wineries and Pisco distilleries or perhaps to the Chincha Haciendas of Ica on the following day. (Meals - B, L)
*Group Tour travels to Arequipa in First Class Night Bus. (Transfer to and from station/hotel with English assistance included) |
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Arrival in the White City (Arequipa) |
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You will arrive in Arequipa in the early morning and be transferred directly to your hotel where you can catch up on some rest if need be. The remainder of the morning and lunch is free for you to rest and acclimatize. We recommend a very light lunch with your hotel as your body acclimatizes to the altitude. In the afternoon you will undertake a light tour of Arequipa. The city tour is taken on foot with a private guide visiting the Santa Catalina Monastery, the Plaza de Armas, the Church of the Company, and the Church of San Francisco. You will have the rest of afternoon and evening free to spend at your leisure. You may wander around Arequipa and dine in one of its many fine restaurants. Please ask your CAT Travel representative for dinning recommendations.
(Meals – B) |
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Into the Colca Canyon |
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After a light breakfast, you will depart for the Colca Canyon in private transportation, where you will drive through the Aguada National Reserve passing herds of Vicuñas along the way. Later that day you arrive at the Mirador de los Andes. The Colca Canyon is one of the deepest canyons in the world. Beautiful unspoiled Andean villages line both sides of the canyon; the steep sides of the valley are also adorned with some truly phenomenal pre-Inca terraces. Arriving in Chivay in the afternoon, you will break for lunch in the valley at the lodge of your choice. In the evening you will visit the Medicinal Baths and Thermal Springs, returning for dinner at the lodge. There are a handful of comfortable lodges you can select for accommodation during your stay in the canyon; we recommend your overnight stay with the Colca Lodge. (Meals – B, L)
CAT Tip - Make the Most of Your Trip: Choose to stay an additional night in the Colca Canyon which will give you the opportunity to undertake a full day light hike into the deepest canyon in the world.
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Out of the Colca Canyon |
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During the early morning you will head out on your way back to Arequipa, making your first stop at the Cruz de Condor, where you will spend time looking out over the expanse of the canyon. Here you will have the opportunity to witness the world’s largest bird, the Giant Andean Condor, soar from the depths of the gorge on thermal currents and spiral upwards. One is likely to see more than ten of these graceful condors on the average day. On route to Arequipa you will stop briefly in the town of Yanque where you will have the opportunity to taste an Alpaca steak or trout cooked over a woodburning stove at the renowned Albergue El Mirador de los Collaguas. Upon your return to Arequipa, we will help get you settled back into your hotel where you can rest or go for a walk before dinner. (Meals - B, L) |
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Return to Lima |
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After breakfast you will have the morning at your leisure. In the afternoon you will be escorted with assistance to the airport for you flight back to Lima where a member of our staff will meet you and assist with your travel arrangements before you take your flight home.
(Meals - B) |
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