CONDOR PERU PACKAGE (15D-14N)
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Departure: 9:00 a.m. (2nd day) Return: 4:00 p.m. (13th day) Duration: Fifteen days and fourteen nights Frequency: Programmable Location: Lima – Ica – Cusco.
Itinerary
PARACAS – BALLESTAS ISLANDS
Paracas National Reserve: This reserve is located in the Province of Pisco, Department of Ica. This singular area situated in the middle of the coastal desert, borders with one of the world´s richest oceans. Its purpose is to protect and take care of the endangered animal species. Paracas National Reserve is the only protected area in Peru which contains a marine ecosystem within its boundaries. From the Port of Paracas, excursions by boat are regularly organized to the Ballestas Islands where one can have a very close look at seals, penguins of Humboldt, flamingos or “parihuanas” and sea birds.
Ballestas Islands: Very early every day, tours on barges leave from the jetty “El Chaco”, to the Ballestas Islands, offering a pleasant tourist circuit. It´s forbidden to get off the boat during the tour, but you can enjoy it all from the its bow, as hundreds of sea birds occupy salient crevices and esplanades, the agile seals are playing with the waves and the aristocratic penguins of Humboldt, walking in line ´till they plunge into the sea.
Chandelier: Also known as “Tres Cruces” (Three Crosses) or “Tridente” (Trident), the Chandelier is a design composed of a series of lines furrowed onto a rocky mountain slope and which look like a 120 meter high chandelier. Its origin is unknown, as is that of the Nazca Lines, although it might have served as a warning for navigators, due to the contrasting white lines upon the darker colored surrounding terrain. It´s located North-east of the Bay of Paracas, between the Martín and Talpo beaches.
ICA
Huacachina´s Lagoon: It´s situated 5 km. (about 10 minutes by car) South-east of the city of Ica. The lagoon is a natural tourist attraction which offers waters with healing properties, as well as the most beautiful landscapes. It´s surrounded by high sand dunes, palm trees and old “huarangos”.
Buggy and sand board experience in the desert: This expedition lasts about 2 hours and will take us through the Ica Desert. It´s a thrilling circuit which gives you adrenaline kicks on each one of its dunes. Midway along, you´ll have the chance to practice going down the sand dunes on sand boards. On our way back, we´ll be able to see the majestuous sunset on the desert. This excursion includes sand boards, driver and guide.
NAZCA
Nazca Lines: The ancient inhabitants of the Nazca Culture have left us with a valuable archaeological heritage composed of a huge network of lines and designs of animals and plants, situated between km. 419 and 455 of the South Pan-American Road. This network covers an area of approximately 350 km².
The flight over the Nazca Lines is an unforgettable experience. There also is a 12 meter high watch tower from which one can see the designs of “The Hand” and “The Tree”.
Cemetery of Chauchilla: This cemetery of the Inca-Chincha Culture hides real mummies dug out by grave diggers and thieves, as illegal excavations exposed them to the weather and dispersed pieces of bones, of skeletons, ancient fabrics, fragments of pottery, funerary ropes, etc, upon the desert´s sands. Twelve rectangular graves, built with large sun dried mud bricks (adobes), are exposed so that the visitors might see skeletons and mummies with long hair (approximately 3 meters long).
1st DAY: ARRIVAL IN LIMA
Arrival in Lima and transfer to your hotel, in the residential area of Miraflores, Lima.
2nd DAY: LIMA - PARACAS
10:00 a.m.: Transfer to the bus station, in Lima´s center.
From 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon: Trip from Lima to Paracas on a tourist bus and transfer to your hotel in Pisco.
3rd DAY: PARACAS - BALLESTAS ISLANDS - HUACACHINA
From 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.: 2 hour circuit by boat to the Ballestas Islands.
From 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m.: Typical seafood lunch and then, transfer to the Oasis of Huacachina, in Ica. Upon arrival, we´ll settle in a hostel and prepare ourselves for the next circuit.
From 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.: Buggy excursion and sand board experience in the desert, after which we´ll spend the night at the hostel.
4th DAY: FLIGHT OVER THE NAZCA LINES
7:00 a.m.: Breakfast and trip from Huacachina to Nazca (2 hours), followed by a transfer to the airport, where we´ll get ready for our 45 minute flight over the Nazca Lines. Upon arrival, we´ll be able to leave our belongings at the airport´s luggage deposit and the agency will provide facilities for you to rest, to take a shower and receive additional information.
7:00 p.m. We´ll board the local bus CRUZ DEL SUR bound to the city of Cusco, arriving there at about 10:30 a.m.on the following (54h day).
5th DAY: CITY OF CUSCO - FREE TIME
From 10:40 to 11:00 a.m.: Transfer from the bus station to the hotel. On that day, you´ll be free to wonder about the city of Cusco.
7:00 p.m.: Briefing on the Inca Trail circuit (5D-4N).
7:40 p.m.: Welcoming dinner-show.
Departure: 6:00 or 6:30 a.m., on the first day
Return: 8:00 a.m., in Aguas Calientes, on the fifth or last day
Duration: 5 days and 4 nights
Location: Province of Urubamba, Department of Cusco.
ITINERARY:
1st DAY: CUSCO – KM. 82 – WAYLLABAMBA (about 5 hours walking)
We´ll pick you up at your hostel to board the bus that will take us to Km. 82 of the railroad, going by Chinchero and Ollantaytambo. Then, we´ll go through the corresponding controls and join the whole team of professionals who will make our trip a successful experience. We´ll start the trek along the banks of the Urubamba River, to get to Llactapata; an important archaeological complex, where we´ll have lunch. Afterwards, we´ll go on walking ´till we get to our first camp site in Wayllabamba and after a well deserved dinner, we´ll spend the night there.
2nd DAY: WAYLLABAMBA - PACAYMAYU (about 6 to 7 hours walking)
We´ll first have a fortifying breakfast to overcome the day´s great challenge. Then, we´ll start our trek with a slow but fabulous ascension to get to the first mountain pass called Warmihuañusca, at 4,200 m. above sea level. From that point, we´ll be able to enjoy an impressive view of two different landscapes: One is composed of snow-capped mountains and the other is a semi-tropical valley. So, it´s with that wonderful view that we´ll start going down towards Pacaymayu, where we´ll set up our next camp site, have dinner and spend the night.
3rd DAY: PACAYMAYU – WIÑAYWAYNA (about 7 to 8 hours walking)
We´ll start walking to ascend to the archaeological area of Runkuraqay, where we´ll come across important remains of the Incan Culture. Afterwards, we´ll set off to Sayacmarca, where we´ll have lunch to then go on walking as we´ll observe the way the landscape changes from dry mountainous to green semi-tropical, by the jungle´s edge. On the way, we´ll go by the archaeological complex of Phuyupatamarca. After another short walk, we´ll reach our last camp site in Wiñaywayna, where we´ll have dinner and spend the night.
4th DAY: WIÑAYWAYNA – MACHU PICCHU
We´ll get up very early and after breakfast, we´ll start walking towards Intipunku (Sun´s Gate), to contemplate the fabulous sunrise over the Sanctuary of Machu Picchu. Then, we´ll go down to have a close look at this magical place full of energy and culture, during a 2 hour guided visit of the living quarters, squares, sacred fountains, temples, towers, as well as of the agricultural and urban sectors. Afterwards, we´ll remain there until 5:00 p.m. or later still, to see the Sun set. After having returned to Aguas Calientes, you´ll be able to go to the thermal baths which remain open ´till midnight. Finally, we´ll spend the night at a hostel.
5th DAY: AGUAS CALIENTES – OLLANTAYTAMBO – CUSCO
8:00 a.m.: After breakfast, we´ll take the train back to Ollantaytambo, where we should arrive around 10:00 a.m. to get on with our rafting circuit. In the afternoon and at the end of the tour, we´ll return to Cusco on the rafting bus.
INCLUDES:
Tourist transportation to Km. 82
Entrance ticket to the Inca Trail
One way bus Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes.
Meals during the trek
Two capacity tent and mattress
Porters for the camping equipment and food
Return train Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo
Bilingual guide (English – Spanish).
DOES NOT INCLUDE:
• Sleeping bag or sobre
• Breakfast on the first day
• Lunch on the last day
• Tips for the guide
• Individual porter to carry your gear.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
• Insect repellent
• Sun screen lotion
• Trekking shoes
• Plastic poncho for the rain
• Flashlight
• Hat.
5th DAY: RAFTING (ONE DAY)
OLLANTAYTAMBO – RAFTING – CUSCO
Departure : 10:00 a.m.
Return : 4:00 p.m.
Duration : About 2h30 on the water
Frequency : Every day
Level : II and III (Ollantaytambo).
DESCRIPTION:
We´ll come to pick you up on Ollataytambo´s Main Square, between 10:00 and 10:30 a.m. Then, your guide or team leader will give you a short presentation briefing to start our trip to Ollantaytambo. Arrival after a 10 minute trip and security briefing, in English and Spanish, for the participants under our professional guide´s responsibility, followed by the distribution of the complete gear: Neoprene suit, life-saving jacket, helmet, wind breaker and paddle. Only then, can our adventure begin and it will last between two and two hours and a half. On that section of the river, we´ll navigate on level II and III rapids respectively, which are very good for people with little or no experience at all in this type of activity.
After having enjoyed that adventure on the river, a delicious lunch will be awaiting us and will consist of a cold main dish composed of rice or noodles, a varied salad, mineral water, soft drinks, fruit, herbal teas, coffee, bread and dessert. We can also offer a wide variety of vegetarian food, as long as we are informed one day before our trip to have it all ready. After lunch, we´ll head back to Cusco, where we´ll arrive around 5:00 p.m.
INCLUDES:
• Bilingual (English – Spanish) professional rafting guide
• Complete rafting gear: Neoprene suit, life-saving jacket, windbreaker, safety helmet, paddle and raft
• Lunch: Main dish, dessert, bread, fruit, hot and cold drinks, as well as options for vegetarians
• Private transportation
• Digital picture service.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
• Swimming suit
• Shorts
• Towel
• Sandals or sneakers to get in the river
• Cap and sun screen lotion
• Bottle of water and personal snacks
• Photo or video camera.
DAYS 11, 12 and 13:
Cusco - Lake Titicaca and Uros Islands (3D-2N)
Departure from Cusco : In the morning, on the eleventh day
Departure from Puno : 8:00 a.m., on the twelfth day
Return to Puno : 5:00 p.m., on the thirteenth day
Duration : Three days and two nights
Location : Lake Titicaca and Puno
11th DAY: Cusco – Raqchi – Sicuani – Pucara - Puno
We´ll leave Cusco in the morning to go to Puno on a first class tourist bus. On our way, we´ll visit the “Sistine Chapel of America”, as well as the Incan temple in Raqchi. Then, we´ll stop in Sicuani to share a buffet style lunch. Service on the bus includes a Spanish speaking guide and drinks. In the afternoon, we´ll have another pause in Pucara, before getting to Puno where we´ll stay at a hostel.
Description:
The Department of Puno is located in the Southeastern region of Peru. Its geographic profile is shared between high mountains and plateaus. Therefore, the majority of its cities are situated in high plains of the Andean Cordillera, such as that of the Collao, on the margins of Lake Titicaca. On the other hand, the Carabaya mountain range stands to the North and the maritime or volcanic range to the South. It borders with Madre de Dios to the North, Tacna to the South, Bolivia to the East and Cusco, Arequipa and Moquegua to the West.
Its capital city is Puno and is situated on the margins of Lake Titicaca, at an altitude of 3,827 m. above sea level. Juliaca, Azángaro, Huancané, Lampa and Yunguyo are among the department´s main cities.
The climate in the high Andes is cold and dry, with average temperatures oscillating between 5 and 13° C. and there is a rainy season that lasts four months, from beginning of December to end of March. Around the lake and on its islands, the climate is cold and more humid due to the waters´ evaporation and condensation cycle of the lake.
Lake Titicaca:
It is situated five blocks away from Puno´s Main Square and plays an important part in the Andean mythology, given that, according to the legend, Manco Capaq and Mamá Ocllo; children of the Sun God (Inti), emerged from the lake´s waters and traveled all the way to the valley of Cusco (Qosqo = Navel), to found the city which later on, became the capital and strategic center of the Incan State; the Tawantinsuyu: (Tawa = Four and Suyu = Region).
Nowadays, Peru and Bolivia have a shared sovereignty over the world´s highest navigable lake (3,810 m.a.s.l.). Its waters cover 8,559 km² and the lake has a maximum depth of 282 m. The average annual temperature of its waters is of 9° C. There are many islands on the lake, but the main ones are: Amantani, Taquile, Soto, Anapía and Uros (the Uros are the lake´s original population) and each one of these islands offers different attractions. The totora (cattail) is the lake´s typical aquatic weed. It grows on the lake´s margins and is used to make fire, boats, houses, floating islands, handicraft and so many other objects. Lake Titicaca is home for several species of ducks and other birds, as well as fish such as the carachís, inpis, suches, pejerreyes and bogas.
Lake Titicaca´s National Reserve:
This protected natural area was created in 1987, with the aim of preserving natural resources linked with the lake´s ecosystem, as well as that of the high plateaus´ bioregion (puna). It covers a total area of 36,180 hectares, of which the lake´s waters form two sectors: Puno, with 29,150 hectares and Ramis, with 7,013 hectares.
Within that natural reserve, were registered many species of birds, fish and amphibians. The birds represent the greatest number, as 60 different species have been identified, among which huallatas, gulls, keles, chullumpis and lequeleques stand out and some of these are endangered species. The lake´s flora is represented by 12 varieties of aquatic plants among which the totora stands out.
Floating Islands of the Uros at 3,810 m. above sea level:
These floating islands made of accumulated layers of totora, are situated in Chucuito Bay, on the lake, five kilometers north of the city of Puno (about 20 minutes by motorized boat). The local climate there is cold and dry, but is milder due to the constant evaporation of great masses of water from the lake. Each island is inhabited by 30 to 50 people. The Uros whose language is Aymara (regional dialect considered as Peru´s third language after Spanish and Quechua), have built their houses with intertwined totora and covered them with the same material; although, some houses now have galvanized corrugated sheet roofs. Among the floating islands, that of Chulluni stands out as it is the largest. Then, other drifting or already stabilized islands bear names like “La Santa María”, “El Paraiso”, “La Toronipata”, “La Pacha Mama” and “La Tupín”.
The Uros give themselves the name of “Kotsuña” or “The Lake People”. Their origins date back to a time period previous to that of the Incas and these “Lake People” still maintain their crafty fishing tradition alive; especially of suches (a species of fish that lives in the lake), as well as the custom of hunting wild birds. The men are skilled totora raft conductors and the women, expert weavers.
Amantani Island:
Thirty-six kilometers north-east of the Port of Puno (about three and a half hours by motorized boat), this island is located in front of the Capachica Peninsula, at 3,817 m.a.s.l. and has an approximate extension of 9 km². The island´s flora features shrubs such as muña, kantuta, sage, tola, patamuña, etc. Eight communities live there and cultivate potatoes, corn, oca, quinua, broad beans and peas. Among Amantani´s most important attractions, stand out the two natural vantage points on the island´s culminating spot, from which one can contemplate the lake, as well as the pre-Columbian remains of the Pacha Tata and Pacha Mama temples, the Incachincana, Inca Tihana (seat made of stone) and finally, the mummies´ cemetery.
Taquile Island:
This other island is situated thirty-five kilometers east of the city of Puno (between three and three hours and a half by motorized boat) and is located in Chucuito Bay which is delimited by the Capachica and Chucuito Peninsulas. Its extension is of 6 km², with a maximum length of 5.5 km. and an average width of about 1.5 km. The altitude between its port and the village slightly varies from 3,810 to 3,950 m. of altitude, respectively. Maximum temperatures on the island can reach 19° C (66.2° F) and drop down to 3° C (37.4° F).
12th DAY: Puno - Lake Titicaca – Uros and Amantani Islands
We´ll leave Puno at 8:00 a.m. on a motorized boat that will take us to the Uros Islands. Then, we´ll go on for another three hours of navigation to Amantani where we´ll settle in local houses and share lunch with them. Afterwards, we´ll take a walk to visit the Andean Temple of Pachacata and in the evening, we´ll participate in a family celebration with the locals, as we´ll enjoy dinner with traditional music and chants. Finally, we´ll spend the night at our hosts´ house.
13th DAY: Amantani – Taquile – Uros – Puno
Around 8:00 a.m. and after breakfast, we´ll go on with our boat trip to Taquile where we´ll go on a guided tour of the island. Then, we´ll proceed to the Uros Islands to enjoy another guided visit, after which we´ll head back to Puno where we´ll spend the night at our hostel.
14th and 15th DAYS: Puno – Juliaca - Lima
14th DAY: Puno – Juliaca – Lima
Alter breakfast, you´ll take the bus for a one hour transfer to the airport of Juliaca, to take the flight to Lima, where you´ll spend the night at the same hostel you stayed at upon arrival in Lima.
15th DAY: Lima – Home
Alter breakfast, you´ll have sufficient time to pack your gear, get to the airport and catch your flight home. End of our services.
Includes:
Transfers to and from your hostel
Entrance tickets to Amantani, Uros and Taquile islands
Motorized boat with bathroom on board
Professional English and Spanish speaking guide
One night at a local inhabitants´ house on Amantani
Two nights at a hostel in Puno
Three breakfasts, one lunch and one dinner.
Does not include:
Lunch in Taquile (2nd day)
Dinner in Puno (2nd day).
Include
- All above mentioned circuits (Paracas, Ballestas Islands, Huacachina, Nazca Lines, Inca Trail, Rafting, Lake Titicaca)
- Nine nights at hostels with private bathroom and breakfast
- Food
- All transfers and transportation
- Transfer personnel and professional guides
- Flight Juliaca - Lima
- As well as all specified items in each circuit.
Not Include
- Lunch in Taquile (2nd day)
- Dinner in Puno (2nd day).
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