Peru Classic 15 Days Gringo Trail by Axel Tours

Tour Itinerary

Day 01. Lima

Upon arrivel transfer to the selected hotel or Hostal

Free time to rest and prepare for starting your trip around this inusual city and magical country.

Meals Includes: None

Day 02. Sightseeing Tours in Old and New Lima

After Breakfast guided sightseeing tours to the most atractive and important sites in Lima " The City of the Kings" the tours includes Lima's historicals centre, passing by Plaza San Martin, The Govermment palace, The city Hall, The Catedral and its religious art museum, The Church of Santo Dominmgo with the tombs of Santo Rosa and San Martin de Porres, and Lima's colonial Balconies.

We will visit the Convent and Church of San Francisco, the greatest monumental complex of Colonial Art in America and Cultural Heritage of Humanity, the tours includes a visit to the Basílica of 21 altars, Convents of Cloisters, Capitulary and Clementine Rooms, Chorus and Library of the Monks a Museum Showing 11 paintings of the Rubens School, The Sacristy with paintings of Surburan and Rivera, Its great patio decorated with Seville tiles of XVIth Century, Moorish arches and underground Catacombs. We will also visit El Olivar Park with olive trees brought from Spain in the XVth Century, The Central Park of Miraflores and Larcomar a symbol of modern Lima and a tourist and entertainment centre as well as a privileged site to enjoy an amazing view of the Pacific Ocean

P.m. Transfer to the bus station leave to Pisco ( 230 kms = 03 hours )

Where we can find the most important Wildlife Sanctuary on The peruvian Coast

Upon arrivel transfer to the selected hotel

Meals Includes: Breakfast

Day 03. Ballestas Island & Nasca trip by Ica

After Breakfast Boat excursión to the Ballestas Island, Where we can observe Sea Lions, Boobies, Pelicans, Penguins and other Sea Birds. On the way back, from the boat we can also see the Candelabro ( Candelabrum ), a giant figure etched in the Sand on the side of a hill in the style of the Nazca Lineas. In the afternoon continue by Cruz del sur Bus to Nazaca 230 kms = 03 hours arrivel transfer to the selected hotel

Meals Includes: Breakfast

Day 04. Overflight to the Nasca Lineas & Arequipa

After and early breakfast transfer to the Nasca Airport for a 30' minutes flight over the enigmatic Nazca Lineas. These enormous lineal drawings of animals, Birds and geometric figures remind etched in the desert and they can only be apreciate from the air. At 15.30 p.m or 22.00 p.m travel by bus to the city of Arequipa about 9 hours 740 kms. Along the Desert and Coastal Valleys arrivel trasnfer to the selected hotel

Meals Includes: Breakfast

Day 05. Arequipa City Tours

a.m. Upon arrivel transfer to the selected hotel

Afternoom sightseeing tours of Arequipa, Includes The Main Square, one of the most beautiful squares in Peru and The Cathedral, a prime example of XIX Century Peruvian architecture, housing beautiful treasures in gold and silver . We also visit the La Compañía Church, an ancient Jesuit temple, maybe the most important one in Arequipa due to its history and tradition, with a beautiful Facade with carved columns, laurel crown, Flowers, birds etc.

A morecareful look at the facade, however, reveals the limits of European infuence, as the angels have Indian face is even crowned with feathers, then we will visit The Santa Catalina Convent, a " Small Town " built in the XVIth Century and oponed to the public on 1970, alter 400 years as a cloister. Perfectly preserved for four centurias, You go back in time as you enter the Cloister and see the numerous, spacious patios and gardens, the kitchen and slave quarters and stone washtubs of this convent. About 20 nuns, of what were once 500, still live in a section of the convent.

Then we will visit Arequipa's beautiful countryside, including the Mill of Sabandia, a stil functioning flourmill built in 1621 powered by a nearby waterfall, and the Founder's Mansión, a fully restored XVIth Century Hacienda that belonged to the city's founder. Then it was sold to the Jesuits, who used it as a Retrat Centre, and finally passed on to the Goyeneche Family. You will also visit its beautiful fully restored Church

Return to the hotel for rest

Meals Includes: Breakfast

Day 06. Arequipa / Colca Canyon

Early in the morning, depart on a wonderful tour hours bus trip to the Colca Canyon, one of the deepest canyon in the Word ( 3400 mts ). On the trip we drive across Pampa Cañahuas in the Aguada Blanca Nacional Reserve, inhabited by herds of Vicuñas and Alpacas ( South American Cameloids ) We also see beautiful Pre - Columbian Terraces. Still being cultivated by the native Collaguas. On your arrivel transfer to the selected hotel. In the afternoom we recommend You to rest and get used to the altitude,

Meals Includes: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 07. Colca / Condor Cross / Arequipa

We leave early in the morning to the " Condor's Cross " where the biggest bird in the World can be usually see flying. On the way back we visit the Colonial Town and Churches of Yanque, Coporaque, Achoma and Maca, good opportunity to appreciate the life of these people that has has changad little since inca times

Late afternoom return to the selected hotel in Arequipa

Meals Includes: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 08. Arequipa / Puno ( 07 Hours )

After Breakfast transfer to the bus station to leave to Puno Once arrivel transfer to the selected hotel

Meals Includes: Breakfast

Day 09. Uros Island & Taquile Island

Early in the morning we will have an unforgettable motorboat excursión on the water of Lake Titicaca to the unique " Floating Island " of The Uros. These ancient inhabitants of the lake, Know as the water tribe, have built their own " Island " by periodically adding new layers of a type of reed called" Totora " ( Scirpus Tototra ), Vegetable fibre of the Papyrus Family. Theirs home and Boats are also made from this material. We continue our motorboat trip to Taquile Island inhabited by Quechua Speaking Natives, who have Developed , down through generations, an efficients and unique social system, as well as fine hand waeving techniques.

It is necessary to go up a stairway of more than 567 steps - Steps of stone that wind their way among green platform - to arrive at the town of Taquile where we will have a break to eat. Alter lunch in a local Taquile Inn, we have a walk through the various hills and archaeological sites of this 6 kms long Island. In the afternoom retunr to Puno for Overnight at your hotel

Meals Includes: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 10. Puno / Cusco ( 8 hours )

Breakfast , Early departure by bus to the city of Cusco. We travel along the High Plateau of Collao, Stopping at the town of Ayaviri an important livestock and Textile centre, to visit the impressive Temple of Kalasaya, ruins from the ancient Pucara Culture, On the way, we stop in Raqchi where we can see a spectacular Inca Sanctuary built by the Inca Pachacutec and dedicated to the great Inca God of Wiracocha It has a great central wall with a stone base of fine Inca Architecture others walls are made of giant adobe bricks. The stucture also has two circular lateral columns. Around the Temple are several buildings once used for housing and storage. About 70 kms further on we pass through the La Raya Ranch where we can see troops of Vicuñas and Llamas. During the trip we pass by the lovely Wacarpay Lake, offering spectacular views of the Mountains reflected in its Calm Waters.

We proceed to the beautiful town of Andahuaylillas and visit the Church of San Pedro de Andahuaylillas, beter known as the Sistine Chapel of the Ameritas, due to its decorated polychrome ceiling.

Buffet Lunch in a quiet countryside restaurant, where we can enjoy the delightful culinary arto f the Region

Upon arrivel in Cusco transfer to the Selected hotel

Meals Includes: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 11. Cusco Sightseeing Tours and Nearby Ruins

Breakfast, Morning at Leisure, In the afternoom we will have a guide sightseeing tours of Cusco visiting the Main Square, The Cathedral and the Temple of The Sun or Korikancha then, we drive out of the City to visit the Inca sites of Kenko, Tambomachay, Puca Pucara and the impresive fortress of Sacsayhuaman, strategically built on a hill overlooking Cusco and famous for its enormous carved stones. Some of them standing over 9m/30ft high and weighing over 350 tons. Return ot the hotels

Meals Includes: Breakfast

Day 12. Cusco Sacred Valley of The Incas

Early morning excursión to The Urubamba Valley, The Sacred Valley of the Incas, visit to the picturesque indian Pisac Market, held on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. The Shopping paradise of the Andes where barter is still practicad.

Enjoy the unique atmosphere during a typical Lunch

In the afternoon passing through the town of Calca and Urubamba, we visit the Inca Fortress and citadle of Ollantaytambo, built to guard the entrance to this part of the Valley and protec it from posible invasión from the tribes in the lower jungle. You can walk through the quaint streets of the nearby town, and get a good idea of what this strategic Military. Religious and Agricultural centre was like during the era of the Incas Empire. Late afternoon return to the selected hotel

Meals Includes: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 13. Cusco / Machupicchu / Aguas Calientes

The day Starts with an early morning rise to transfer to Cusco train station for a three hours train journey to the famous Inca Citadel of Machupicchu, also known as " The Lost City of The Incas " arrive at Aguas Calientes Station followed by a 30 minutes bus drive, climbing 6 kms of winding of road to the incredible site of Machupicchu, upon arrivel, we'll participate in a guide tour of the citadel, visiting The Main Plaza, The Circular Tower, The Sacred Sun Dial, The Royal Quarters, The Temple of Three Windows and various burial grounds. Alter the tours You will have free time to stroll around the Arqueological Site on your own

Evening free. Overnight in selected hotel in Aguas Calientes

Meals Includes: Breakfast

Day 14. Machupicchu / Aguas Calientes / Cusco

Excellent opportunity to wake up early and enjoy a beautiful Sunrise as well as stroll around the Town of Aguas Calientes and visit its Hot Spring Thermal waters. Then You will have time to perform some of the following activities: ( Not included in the overall price ):

1.- Visit the Citadel of Machupicchu for a second time

2.- For active or more adventurous people, we suggest to climb up the Huayna Picchu ( Depending on weather condition ) from where You can apreciate the immensity of Machupicchu. Even more amazing being so high and distant. Arriving at the top takes about two hours and a half and it is recomendable befote 13.00 hours . It's necessary to register and the checking point at the beginning of the trail. An exciting adventure for the travellers who want to see from the top, the nature and the carved rock emerging from the ground as if by a geological miracle.

In the afternoom, back to Cusco by train and transfer to yur selected hotel.

Meals Includes: Breakfast

Day 15. Cusco / Lima / Internacional Departure

Breakfast, Transfer to Cusco Airport to take your flight to Lima & Home.

Meals Includes: Breakfast

Tours Includes:

All transfer Apto / Htl / Apto

Bus ticket best class Lima / Pisco / Nazca / Arequipa / Puno / Cusco

Airfare Cusco / Lima

Train tckt Vistadome class Cusco / Aguas Calientes / Cusco

Bus tckt Aguas Calientes / Machupicchu / Aguas Calientes

All the nights hotel or hostal selected

Private Bath

Daily Breakfst

Lunch and Dinner days mentioned

Daily tours per itinerary

Entrance to the Arqueological site

Englis guide spoken

Personal asístanse

Service charges

Tours not Includes:

Internacional Airfare

Airport taxes

Personal spences

Bevarage

Phone calls