Travel to Peru and discover Southern Sands, Condors, Cusco and Machu Picchu. This memorable trip begins in Lima where you’ll be able to enjoy the finest food in South America and relax in Peru’s capital city in comfort and style. You will travel onwards to Pisco and the Paracas National Reserve before continuing onwards to Nazca where, through the window of a Cessna, you will witness the mysterious Nazca Lines. Your adventure continues onwards to Cusco; a city surrounded by archaeological and thought by the Incas to have been the center of the universe. Finally you venture onwards to Machu Picchu where you’ll be able to witness sunrise over the majestic ruins before returning to Lima. So, whether you are a first-time explorer or a seasoned adventurer, one thing is for certain; all of these incredible experiences and more await you with the following itinerary provided by Class Adventure Travel.
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I personally feel that Arequipa is Peru’s most beautiful city, and with its white volcanic walls and picturesque colonial style I think few people would disagree with me. The Colca Canyon, a few hours drive from the city is most worth mention. Visitable year round – it is surrounded by volcanoes and watched over by hordes of giant Condors. Accommodation in the Canyon in superb with a number of eco-lodges offering varying levels of luxury; and all seem harmoniously tuned into the harmony and natural setting of the canyon. It’s high up there, serene, astoundingly beautiful, and one of my favorite places in South America. |
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This Tour is
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Summarized Itinerary
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Lima
Arrive in Lima and transfer to your comfortable hotel. You can spend the afternoon and evening at your leisure relaxing after a long flight. |
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Lima
After breakfast embark on private city tour visiting all the major sites of Lima such as the Plaza de Armas and La Catedral among others. Following lunch you may choose to visit any two of Lima's finest museums. |
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Lima to Paracas
In private vehicle you will visit Pachacamac where you can enjoy the ruins with a packed lunch. Following we will provide transportation down south to Paracas. After settling into your hotel you will be taken on a tour of the desolate Paracas National Reserve. |
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Nazca
After breakfast you will undertake a tour of the Ballestas Islands - home to hundreds of seals and coastal birds. After returning for lunch you will be escorted to a very comfortable hotel in Nazca to unwind at your leisure. |
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Nazca Lines
After a filling breakfast you will take off from the airport for a fascinating flight over the Nazca Lines, then making a visit to the cemetery of Chauchilla. Spend the rest of the day unwinding by the hotel pool and in the evening we will provide comfortable private transportation up into the Andes to your hotel in Arequipa. |
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Arequipa
Arriving early in the morning in Arequipa you will be taken directly to one of our comfortable hotels. In the afternoon you will be led on a light walking tour of the city visiting the impressive Santa Catalina Monastery among other sites. |
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Colca Canyon
Following breakfast depart for the Colca Canyon and your Canyon Lodge. Explore Chivay and the Mirador de los Andes before settling in to your comfortable lodge. |
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Colca to Arequipa
After breakfast proceed on tour of the Colca Canyon visiting many of its great sites such as the Cruz del Condor. After a delicious Andean lunch return to Arequipa. |
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Cusco
After rising and eating you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Cusco. Upon arrival in Cusco you will be met by a CAT representative and taken to your comfortable hotel where you will be given the chance to relax and acclimatize. |
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Sacred Valley
Spend the day visiting the Sacred Valley with your private guide. You will visit such sites as the ruins of Pisac and Ollantaytambo, as well as the impressive Pisac Market. In the evening you will overnight in one of the many beautiful hotels in the area. |
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Machu Picchu
After a refreshing breakfast you will embark on a short train ride to the Machu Picchu area. Your luggage will be taken to your hotel in Aguas Calientes while you make your way up to the Majestic ruins of Machu Picchu. |
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Machu Picchu Cusco
In the early morning you will be given the chance to return to the ruins to watch the sunrise. In the afternoon you will take the Vistadome, First Class Train, back to Cusco, where you will be met by a CAT representative and escorted back to your Cusco hotel. |
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Cusco
Following breakfast you will begin a guided tour of Cusco and the archaeological sites that surround her. You will visit such extraordinary sites as the Cathedral, Temple of the Sun and Korikancha as well as Sacsayhuaman and Tambomachay - to name a few. |
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Cusco - Lima
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. |
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