Peru: Visit the best of our circuits Lima-Paracas, Nazca, Puno, Cusco, and – Lima

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Lima is the capital of Peru located on the country’s arid Pacific coast. Despite the fact that its colonial center has been preserved, it is a bustling metropolis and one of the largest cities in South America. The Larco Museum houses a collection of pre-Columbian art and the Museo de la Nación traces the history of Peru’s ancient civilizations. The Plaza de Armas and the 16th century cathedral are the core of the old center of Lima

Paracas is a city on the west coast of Peru. It is known for its beaches, such as El Chaco, located in the sheltered bay of Paracas. The city is a departure point to the uninhabited Ballestas Islands, home to sea lions, pelicans, and Humboldt penguins. The rugged Paracas National Reserve is home to abundant wildlife and stretches across desert, ocean, islands, and the Paracas peninsula. The huge prehistoric geoglyph of the Paracas Candelabra on the peninsula is etched into the side of a hill.

Nazca is an archaeological culture of Ancient Peru that basically developed in the valleys of the current department of Ica, around the 1st century and declined in the 7th century. Its center was located in Cahuachi, on the left bank of the Rio Grande, in the current province of Nazca. Its territory came to cover from Chincha in the north, to Arequipa in the south. Until the sixth century AD. C., increased their contacts with the Andean zone, even reaching the highlands of Ayacucho. This contact was especially important in the formation of the Huari culture.

Puno is a city in southern Peru located next to Lake Titicaca, one of the largest lakes in South America and the highest navigable body of water in the world. The city is a regional commercial center and is also considered the “folk capital” of Peru, for its traditional festivals with lively music and dance performances. Iconic sites include the Puno Cathedral, a baroque-style Andean construction, and the 19th-century Yavarí steamship (now a hostel).

Cuzco is a city in the Peruvian Andes that was the capital of the Inca Empire and is known for its archaeological remains and Spanish colonial architecture. The Plaza de Armas is the center of the ancient city, with galleries, carved wooden balconies and ruins of Inca walls. The convent of Santo Domingo, in the Baroque style, was built on top of the Inca Temple of the Sun (Qoricancha) and has archaeological remains of Inca stonework.

Difficulty Condition

Travel Program

Am/Pm. Reception and transfer to the selected hotel.
Overnight 
Hotel
Flight
Arrival with plane to Peru
Meals
-/-/-

9am/2pm. Meeting at the starting point of the visit to the city of Lima. Visit to the historic center with entrance to the Catacombs of the San Francisco church and panoramic view of the main colonial buildings on the return visit Modern Lima Miraflores with the Parque del Amor. Daily departures from Miraflores.
Overnight 
Hotel
Driving
3 Hours approx
Tours/Hiking
 5 Hours approx tours
Meals
B/L/-

4:00 am, meeting at the starting point for the trip south of Lima to Paracas Bay; We will embark on a glider for 2 hours sailing offshore and on the way you can see EL Candelabro, which is a large geoglyph on the sand. Thus we will also appreciate important marine fauna such as sea lions, Humboldt penguins and guano birds such as the Guanay, booby and tendrils. Return to the bay to continue to the city of Ica; We will visit the Oasis of America “La Huacachina” to venture into the desert aboard tubular cars or Buggies and practice sandbording, Overnight in Ica
Overnight 
Hotel
Driving
7 Hours approx
Tours/Hiking
 5 Hours approx tours
Meals
B/L/-

Am. Breakfast at the hotel. Free for personal activities or fly over the Nazca lines, consult options.

P.m. Return to the city of Lima, Arequipa or Cusco at a coordinated time.

Overnight 
Hotel
Driving
6 Hours approx
Tours/Hiking
5 Hours approx tours
Meals
B/L/-

8:00 Am. Breakfast at the hotel. Free day for personal activities.
Overnight 
Hotel
Driving
1 Hours approx
Tours/Hiking
 1 Hours approx tours
Meals
B/L/-

Am. Breakfast at the hotel. During a coordinated flight to the city of Puno (ask for the price of the flight and schedule)

10:00 am / Transfer to the port of Puno to take the classic boat on Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world (3812 masl). Visit a local family on the island of the uros, an aquatic community built with reed branches, to learn about their customs and way of life on the lake explained by the local guide. Return to the hotel in Puno.
Overnight 
Hotel
Driving
4 Hours approx
Tours/Hiking
 5 Hours approx tours
Flight
Go by plane to Juliaca.
Meals
B/L/-

Am. Breakfast at the hotel.

07:00 am Transfer to the station to board the tourist bus to the city of Cusco. (06 hours of travel). Consult option of the route of the sun with lunch and guide.

Pm/ Arrival in Cusco and transfer to the hotel. Overnight

Overnight 
Hotel
Driving
7 Hours approx
Tours/Hiking
 1 Hours approx tours
Meals
B/L/-

Am. Breakfast at the hotel.

08:00 am/ 02:00 pm, Start of the city tour with transportation. Visit the archaeological parks Sacsayhuaman, Q’enqo, Pukapukara and Tambomachay, followed by the return to the historic center to visit the temple of Qoricancha or temple of the Sun to end in the main square of Cusco.

Overnight 
Hotel
Driving
4 Hours approx
Tours/Hiking
 5 Hours approx tours
Meals
B/L/-

Am. Departure from the city of Cusco in Full Day tour to Machupicchu in bimodal service (private bus + tourist train + shared bus). Arrival to Machupicchu town to continue to the citadel by a zigzagging path of 30 minutes. Entrance to the archaeological complex to start the conventional guided tour of circuit 01. Pm/ Return to Cusco.
Overnight
Hotel
Driving
4 Hours approx
Tours/Hiking
5 Hours approx tours
Meals
B/L/-

04:00 a.m. Departure to the south of Cusco to the mountain of colors. The tour will be 2 hours. Until the first point for breakfast (included) then 1hrs. More to the starting point of the walk. You will walk ascending from 4400 masl to the highest point 5200 masl, duration of 4 hours. Upon return there will be lunch (included) in the town of Cusipata and 5:00 p.m. return to Cusco.
Overnight
Hotel 
Driving
4 Hours approx
Tours/Hiking
 6 Hours approx tours
Meals
B/L/-

Am. Breakfast at the hotel

Optional Tours to the Sacred Valley, Laguna Humatay… consult with the coordinator
Overnight 
Hotel
Driving
1 Hours approx
Tours/Hiking
1 Hours approx tours
Meals
B/L/-

Am. Breakfast at the hotel

Am/pm Transfer to the airport to take the flight to Lima.
Overnight 
Hotel
Driving
4 Hours approx
Tours/Hiking
5 Hours approx tours
Flight
Go back to Lima by plane.
Meals
B/L/-

Included meals: B=breakfast; L=lunch; D=dinner

What's Included

Services included in the prices:

  • Reception in Airport Lima and Transfer to hotel
  • Hotel in Lima include Breakfast
  • Hotel in Cusco include Breakfast
  • Hotel in Paracas / Nazca / Puno and Aguas Calientes (include Breakfast
  • Bus Lima / Paracas / Nazca / Puno / Cusco
  • Flight Lima – Puno, and Cusco – Lima
  • All meals along the excursion in Cusco
  • Bilingual Professional Guide during all visit
  • All Entrance ticket in Paracas, Nazca, and Puno
  • Entrance fees to Machu Picchu
  • All Entrance Fees in Cusco
  • Expedition train Ollantaytambo-Aguas Calientes (Round trip)
  • Bus ticket Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu (Round trip)
  • Pick up at the airport in Lima to the Hotel

Not included:

  • International flights to Lima / Peru round trip
  • Transfer from the airport for bookings of individual flights with different times of arrival / departure
  • Exit tax at the airport in Lima
  • Travel accident and health insurance
  • Luggage insurance and trip cancellation
  • Meals in restaurants in Lima – Paracas – Nazca – Puno – Cusco – Lima
  • Personal expenses
  • Personal equipment (such as boots, ice ax, crampons, harness, sleeping bag, mat, Goretex, etc.)
  • Tips for our local team

What to Bring

What to Bring or take fo Day Hiking and Technical Equipment for Climbing Expedition

This equipment list is compiled to provide you with adequate help when choosing your equipment for a climb. Most items are required. Please consider each of them and make sure you understand the function and exclusive use for mountaineering, before substituting or removing items from this list. Please note that this list has been carefully annotated by the organizer. Remember that mountaineering, mountaineering or mountaineering is an extreme, risky sport, therefore everything related to it is of great attention.

These items should be on your hiking checklist:

Hiking backpack for hiking 30 to 40 liters

Light gloves for hiking or (Optional Mittens waterproof)

Medium weight socks

Sleeping bag (-10º to 15ºC)

Small daypack for one day hiking 20 liters

Weather-appropriate clothing (think moisture-wicking and layers)

Hiking boots or shoes

Medium weight parka with fibber fill or down

Rain poncho (or rain gear)

Long-sleeved shirts

Fleece or Wool sweater and/or trousers

Lightweight pants

Cotton short-sleeved shirts or t-shirts

Water bottle for hiking or trekking

Strong waterproof duffel bag

Flashlight with spare batteries and bulb

Towel for personal hygiene each participantFirst-aid kit

Regular and long underwear

Knife or multi-tool

Light cap and wool hat

Sunglasses with UV certification, Sun block, lips

The rest of the list Essentials as appropriate for your hike

Grooming and personal hygiene kit

One Hiking Buff per person

Technical Equipment for High Altitude Expedition Mountains

3 Locking carabiners, we recommended per person

We recommend 2 ice screws for each client

1 Daisy Chain (Life Line) per each person

2 Ice axes (per person) technical, we recommended GRIVEL company

1 ATC descender (Rappel), this is very necessary for technical mountains

2 Cords for prusik, very important (Size Cord 6 mm x 10 m. long)

Gloves(Good gloves) for expeditions over 6000meters

Harness, we recommended GRIVEL company

Sleeping pad / Mattress, we recommend with air or inflatable mattress

Crampons, we recommended GRIVEL company

Walking sticks (optional), a pair per person, we recommended GRIVEL company

Down Jacket for expedition

Very important to have personal clothing such as pants and jacket with GOROTEX certification

First aid kit, for high mountains, because we as guides cannot medicate clients

Backpack Capacity 60 liters, it is better to have a bigger backpack to go comfortably to the high camps, because here you have to carry all your personal things

Gaiters or Leggings, now modern boots already have built-in (Incorporated), but better to have an extra pair

Dressing appropriately for the mountains can make the difference between a pleasant trip and a really uncomfortable one. Clothing must provide the right degree of temperature, perspiration and be well ventilated. Preferably cotton clothing should be avoided, as in humid conditions they absorb body heat.

In general, the weather conditions in in the Andes of South America can vary from day to day and even throughout the day. Therefore, clothing must be versatile.

Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have regarding the necessary equipment.

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Country / Location: Peru
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