Luxury Nasca Lines, Machu Picchu & Lake Titicaca

Luxury 5* Country Club Hotel Lima

Nestled in Lima’s prestigious San Isidro district, surrounded by elegant embassies, The Country Club Lima Hotel is a five-star landmark boutique that epitomizes sophistication; and one of the only hotels recognized as a Peruvian national monument.

Every detail has been conceived with luxury in mind; ornate chandeliers complement lofty, wood-beam ceilings, and 300 pieces of original artwork – on loan from the Pedro de Osma Museum – adorn the walls. Each of our 83 private luxury rooms and suites are opulent and welcoming, with many featuring exquisite marble bathrooms and deep-soaking Jacuzzis.

Enjoy world-class amenities, an award-winning restaurant, and guest privileges at the exclusive Lima Golf Club, all in a setting of warmth and intimacy.

The Country Club Lima Hotel invites you – the traveler of discerning taste – to experience the finest that Lima has to offer.

Master King or Master Double Rooms available.

Nom-smoking rooms available upon request.

The Lima Gourmet Company Gastronomic Tour

This Lima Peru tour starts at a local roastery, where they handpick the coffee beans daily, for an organic Peruvian coffee. You will also tour the colonial streets of the bohemian district, Barranco, home to artists, musicians and the city’s top art galleries.

From here, you will visit a traditional market in the San Isidro district to try exotic fruits and local products and learn the ancient myths and legends associated with them.

The third stop is one of the city’s top seafood restaurants (cebichería), Embarcadero 41 Fusión, on Avenida La Mar in the Miraflores district – a stop other tours in Lima won’t take you. You’ll discover the secrets to the perfect Cebiche and Pisco Sour as you prepare the dish and cocktail yourself with the head chef and bartender.

The last stop is for lunch at la Huaca Pucllana, a restaurant within a pre-Incan archeological complex – undoubtedly a highlight of tourism in Lima Peru. This prestigious restaurant is so impressive that the King of Spain, Mick Jagger, Bill and Hillary Clinton, just to name a few, have made sure not to miss it during their trips to Lima. You’ll enjoy a variety of gourmet Peruvian dishes as well as four different desserts and another pisco-based cocktail.

Nasca Lines Overflight

We will collect you from your Hotel at approximately 07:00 for your approx. 4-hour Private Transfer to Paracas and your Hotel. From here a transfer to Pisco airport for your 1:30hr Overflight of the Nasca Lines in a small Cessna type aircraft.

The Nasca Lines are located in the Nasca Desert in southern Peru. They were designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994.

The high, arid plateau stretches more than 50 miles on the Pampas de Jumana about 400 km south of Lima. Scholars believe the Nasca Lines were created by the Nasca culture between 400 and 650 AD. The hundreds of individual figures range in complexity from simple lines to stylized hummingbirds, spiders, monkeys, fish, sharks, orcas, llamas, and lizards.

After Lunch, we will take you to your Hotel

Luxury 5* Libertador Hotel – Paracas

 Set in one of the most beautiful natural settings on the Peruvian coast, the Hotel Paracas, a Luxury Collection Resort is part of the Starwood Hotels & Resorts group. The bay, once home to the Paracas culture, is a natural reserve lined with wild beaches and sheltering large populations of sea lions, Humboldt penguins and sea otters.

From the hotel’s private dock, boat excursions set out across the bay, offering a view of the ancient geoglyph, The Candelabra, before heading on to the Ballestas Islands home to numerous colonies of local birds and sea mammals. Beyond exploring the coast, T’ikariy, the official tour operator of the Libertador group, offers 4×4 trips, dinners in the middle of the desert and flights over the Nazca and Palpa Lines.

Superior Room with Ocean Views

This 48m² room has two queen beds or one king bed, a 32″ LCD TV with cable, air conditioning and heating. The bathroom has 220V and 110V plug points. All rooms have a furnished terrace and some are specially designed for the disabled. All of the Libertador hotels have a 100% smoke-free policy in rooms.

The Ballestas Islands

You will be picked up by one of our guides from your Hotel Foyer at 07:45 and transferred to the pier handmade Chaco. Here you take a boat ride to the Ballestas Islands. During this tour we will stop to see the mysterious figure of the candlestick nobody knows the mystery of this figure or who did it and why. There are many hypotheses about it, some relate it to the Nazca lines and others relate to the old pirate.

Those who said they did as a benchmark to guide the dense fog that exists at the site.

hour is spent cruising around the islands’ arches and caves, watching large herds of noisy sea lions sprawl on the rocks. The most common guano -producing birds in this area are the guanay cormorant, the Peruvian booby and the Peruvian pelican, seen in colonies of several thousand strong. You’ll also see pelicans, cormorants, Humboldt penguins and, if your luck is in, dolphins. You will Return to the dock at approx. 10:00am.

Paracas Nature Reserve

You will be picked up from the dock, or your Hotel foyer if you do not go on the Ballestas Islands Tour, at 10:15am to have a guided tour of the Paracas Nature Reserve. Located along the Pacific coast, the Paracas National Reserve is an ideal example of Pacific subtropical coastal desert influenced by the effects of the Humboldt Current’s cold water that flow from the south.

Paracas is an important protected coastal-marine system in Peru and one of the most biologically productive marine areas in the world, serving as a major food source for fish, birds and marine mammals. A group of guano islands in the park serves as a breeding refuge for anchovies, an important link in the food chain. The reserve also contains nearly 100 archeological sites from the Paracas indigenous people. You will also see Whales, orcas, sea lions and sea otters are among the 36 species of marine and land mammals found in the reserve. Other marine animals include scallop, crab, abalone and octopus, as well as green, leatherback and hawksbill turtles. There are more than 215 species of migratory birds spend at least part of their lives in Paracas, of which approximately 60 migrate between Peru and the United States.

Tour finishes at approx. 12:00. After lunch (Included), we will take you to the Hotel to collect your luggage for the 4-hour private transfer back to your Hotel in Lima.

Luxury 5* J.W. Marriott Hotel Cusco

Located in the city’s historical center, the JW Marriott Hotel Cusco combines the needs of today’s luxury traveler with the design elements of an architecturally stunning archaeological site.

This 5-star Cusco hotel offers easy access to Peru’s iconic attractions and towns including Machu Picchu, the Urubamba Sacred Valley, Ollantaytambo and Pisac. History- seekers will find Peruvian cultural artifacts in the hotel’s two exhibition halls.

Accommodations at this luxury hotel in Cusco are equipped with the latest technology including Wi-Fi, LCD cable TVs, and oxygen systems for a fee. Designed around a colonial convent, this hotel in Peru features resort-like amenities including a Cusco restaurant with excellent Peruvian cuisine, a bar and a full- service spa offering a relaxation pool, sauna, steam room, and treatments inspired by ancient techniques.

Inca Wall Rooms

Cusco Marriott has 153 guestrooms & 7 suites in the heart of historic Cusco.

Guestrooms come with customized & authentic design decoration in king or double configurations.

Luxury amenities at our Cusco Hotel ensure a comfortable stay and include in-room safe & mini-bar.

All are equipped with Wi-Fi high-speed Internet access.

The Pool & Spa

The spa is an exclusive environment with more than 300 square meters of space, and is the ideal place for revitalization using millenarian elements combined with different techniques.

The Spa includes:

• Relaxation pool
• Treatment rooms
• Dry sauna
• Steaming chamber

*****All rooms have an oxygen enrichment system to help acclimatize you to the altitude, for extra fee.

Private Afternoon Cusco City Tour

The Private Half Day Cusco City Tour Visits all of the Principal Inca & Colonial Attractions in Cusco

Tambomachay – This was an Inca sanctuary dedicated to the cult of water, a place reserved for Inca Royalty.

Puca Pucara – This is an Inca archaeological site located again on the peak of a hill and is thought to be a military position and an administrative centre.

Qenko – A sanctuary dedicated to the adoration of animals, and consists of ruins formed by a rocky site with stairs in a zigzag, and a main building similar to a circular amphitheatre where 19 window sills are located as a way of seats.

Sacsayhuamán – Its construction took over seven decades and required the work of approximately 20,000 men both for the foundations and hewn stone works, the transportation of materials, carving and stones setting. Many say it is as impressive as Machu Picchu itself!

 Cusco Cathedral – One of the finest Colonial Cathedrals in the Americas.

 Coricancha – Originally named Inti Qancha (‘ Temple of the Sun’) was the most important temple in the Inca Empire, dedicated primarily to Inti, the Sun God.

Full Day Private Sacred Valley of the Inca Tour

Pisac Market | Pisac Ruins | Lunch Posada Tunupa | Ollantaytambo

Pisac Market

A famed hill town, Pisac is a great place to purchase top quality Andean knitwear at lower prices than visitors will find in major cities during their travels in Peru. Woven blankets, tapestries, and alpaca garments such as sweaters and mittens, colorful fabric and accessories are found in abundance at the Pisac market in addition to pottery, jewelry, and other handicrafts.

Pisac Inca Ruins

It’s not hard to succumb to the charms of sunny Pisac, a bustling colonial village at the base of a spectacular Inca fortress perched on a mountain spur. Its pull is universal and recent years have seen an influx of expats and new age followers in search of an Andean Shangri-la.  Located just 33km northeast of Cuzco by a paved road, it’s the most convenient starting point to the Sacred Valley.

Ollantaytambo

After lunch, we proceed onto Ollantaytambo an attractive little town located at the western end of the Sacred Valley. The town is located at the foot of some spectacular Inca ruins which protected the strategic entrance to the lower Urubamba Valley. The temple area is at the top of steep terracing which helped to provide excellent defenses. Stone used for these buildings was brought from a quarry high up on the opposite side of the Urubamba River – an incredible feat involving the efforts of thousands of workers. The complex was still under construction at the time of the conquest and was never completed.

Luxury 5* Sumaq Hotel Machu Picchu

Includes Gourmet Buffet Dinner, Cooking Class & Cocktail Making Class. At the foot of the imposing mountains surrounding Machu Picchu, by the banks of the Vilcanota River, stands Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel. The only five-star hotel in Aguas Calientes is architecturally inspired by the enigmatic lost city of the Incas.

Superior Deluxe Rooms Include:

• 100% Alpaca Fiber Blankets
• 100% Cotton Sheets
• Cable television
• Sound proof Windows
• International Calls
• Electronic Safety Deposit Box
• Voltage 110v / 220v
• Minibar
• Bathtubs
• Black-out curtains
• Turndown service

Optional Free of Charge Sumaq Hotel Cooking Class & Cocktail Making

 In the Cooking Classes & Peruvian Bar, the participants will learn how to prepare the traditional Ceviche, Sumaq style, a dish based on fresh trout and exotic chili peppers from the Peruvian cost.

Also the barman from the hotel makes a memorable presentation with the preparation of Pisco Sour or any other cocktail based on seasonal fruits and Andean herbs with our unique touch.

In This culinary activity, participants will interact with the ingredients and recipes from our culinary creations, and they will be able to try everything whilst they contemplate our majestic mountains, and they can take the recipe book home to enjoy it one more time!

Cooking Classes & Peruvian Bar last 40 minutes approximately and are available for groups between 2 and 15 people, in two schedules: 11: 00 am and 2:00 pm.  Just ask to join a group at the Hotel reception.

The Vistadome Train Service

This DELUXE train ride into the spectacular land of the Inca is highlighted by amazing views of valleys, Inca farming terraces, snow capped mountains, and sub-tropical jungle.

After arriving in Aguas Calientes, a shuttle bus will transport you to this magic, sacred, and mysterious town known as Machu-Picchu.

The Vistadome service has large panoramic windows and additional windows in the roof allowing you to enjoy the mountain scenery.

A small meal and hot drink are included with the Vistadome service. There is also a table in front of you and posh leather seats which are very comfortable with plenty of leg room.

The Vistadome also has air conditioning and heating, leather seats that adjust the body to provide comfort and relaxation during the entire trip, and a traditional show as well as a fashion show to keep you entertained – as if the amazing scenery isn’t enough.

This service allows the visitor to be immersed and feel the Andean culture through its landscapes, music, dance and food carefully prepared with local ingredients.

On-board experience with the best comfort and quality service.

Guided Tour of Machu Picchu (2 – 3 Hours)

The ‘Holy Grail’ for lovers of Inca monuments, the enigmatic lost city of Machu Picchu is the most famous archaeological site in all of South America and possibly the world.

The spectacular collection of temples, terraced hills and plazas was the mountain-top citadel of the Inca under Pachacutec and Tupac Yupanqui, until the coming of the Europeans with Pizarro.

It may have the most familiar name, but Machu Picchu has refused to reveal many of its mysteries, including the secrets of its construction, function, and demise. The overgrown ruins were discovered by US historian Hiram Bingham in 1911, and the quality of the stonework hints that it was an extremely important ceremonial site.

The remains are thought to date from around 1450, built at the height of the Inca Empire, and as they escaped being plundered by the Spanish they include semi-intact icons and shrines that were defaced or removed at other sites.

Entering the site, a set of steps leads to the ruined Temple of the Sun and a series of altars and niches.  Highlights include the remains of ceremonial baths, the Sacred Plaza with its tremendous view across the Urubamba River valley, a rare shrine to the sun, and a labyrinth of passageways and cells.

Revisit Machu Picchu

Today you will enjoy further Private Guided Tours of Machu Picchu.

You may start at Dawn or as you wish. All tours are included and you are only limited by your time and energy.

The Sun Gate (2 Hours)

Inti Punku the Sun Gate marks the entrance to Machu Picchu.

It is a one-hour uphill hike to the southeast of the Sanctuary, climbing more than 300 meters. The hike is on the original Inca trail and is paved with Inca stones. There is a spectacular view from the gate!

Additional Tours Available

 Apu Machu Picchu (4 to 5 Hours Roundtrip)

The hike to the summit of Apu Machu Picchu is 2 ½ hours and can be quite steep in places.

This is a breathtaking hike, lot of orchids along the way, birds in the bushy areas, and with every stop the view is gets better and better. The climb is 600 meters uphill, so a reasonable level of fitness is required.

*** Access to Apu Machu Picchu is controlled by special tickets which need to be purchased in advance by us. Access is 07:00 – 11:00.  Please ask to have these tickets included in your tour if desired***

Inka Bridge (Bridge 1 Hour Round Trip)

This hike is to the south west of Machu Picchu, a nice original trail that overlooks the Aobamba valley and the Hydro-electric plant.

This Inca Bridge is a part of a mountain trail that heads west from Machu Picchu. The trail is a stone path, part of which is cut into a cliff face.  A twenty-foot gap was left in this section of the carved cliff face, over a 1,900 feet drop that could be bridged with two tree trunks. When the tree trunks were removed then the trail became impassable to outsiders. The path is narrow and paved with original Inca stones.

Huayna Picchu (3 – 4 Hours)

Huayna Picchu is the mountain you see behind Machu Picchu. Towering above the north end of Machu Picchu this steep mountain is often seen in the backdrop to the classic photos of the ruins.

The mountain is steep, but stone steps are laid along most of the way and where the mountain is steeper you will find steel cables used as handrails. For fit people it is not a difficult climb.

Very Limited Access!

Only 400 people are allowed to hike Huayna Picchu each day.  You have to sign in at the entrance gate. The first 200 tickets are available for the 8:00am hike. The second 200 are available at 10:00am.

***We need to buy these special tickets in advance to be sure you will have space for this hike***

Luxury Orient Express Andean Explorer Train – Cusco / Lake Titicaca

The Andean Explorer is exquisitely decorated in the fine manner of the great Pullman trains of the 1920’s and boasts a full fleet of refurbished coaches including dining cars and an open-air observation bar car, which is unique in South America.

On the journey passengers are served a three course lunch in the dining car followed by coffee served in the observation-bar car. The Andean Explorer runs between Lake Titicaca and Cuzco.

This service, full of romance and style, unites two of Peru’s top tourist destinations.

Restaurant Car Andean Explorer

This spectacular rail journey begins in the city of Puno on the shores of Beautiful Lake Titicaca and travels north to the historic city of Cuzco and vice – versa.

Observation / Bar Car – Andean Explorer Train

On the journey the train makes a gentle descent / ascent to slightly, lower / higher altitudes. One half of the journey showcases the gentler, rolling Andean Plains, where vicuña and alpaca can be seen, while the second half is dominated by the magnificent Andean mountains which tower over the deep valleys of the meandering Huatanay River. While traveling aboard the Andean Explorer, the glass-walled observation car provides the perfect opportunity to view the beautiful scenery.

Luxury 5* Libertador Hotel – Lake Titicaca

Upon arrival to Lake Titicaca check into your Hotel, the Luxury Hotel Libertador,

on the very shores of Lake Titicaca itself.

Los Uros Restaurant:

Where you will enjoy our buffet breakfast from 05:00 – 10:00a.m. Along with a marvelous view of Lake Titicaca, the restaurant offers a varied menu with international cuisine in a fusion of flavors typical of Peru.

Taquile Bar:

By the warm fireplace, watching a dazzling sunset over Lake Titicaca, you can enjoy our bartender’s specialties, among which are the coca sour and the famous “Pisco Sour”.

Superior Rooms

20m2 guest rooms with one or two beds, a fully equipped bath and a spectacular view.

Some are connected and some are non-smoking rooms.

Included:

• Wireless Internet
• Heating
• Minibar refrigerator
• Laundry service
• Room service 24 hours a day

 Services:

• Business Center / Gift Shop
• Gym and Jacuzzi

Full Day Lake Titicaca Tour

Lake Titicaca, at 3,820m above sea level, is the highest navigable lake in the world. At this altitude, the pure air creates wonderful light, and the views of the snow-capped Cordillera Real rising over the lake are superb. This immense body of water is home to the Uros people, who live on reed islands they have woven, and to the people of Taquile Island, who create some of the finest crafts in the Andes.

Titicaca Express (By Speedboat – Toilet On-Board)

Duration: 9.5 hours Distance: 99 kilometers round trip.

07:00 Transfer to the port.

7:15 a.m. Depart on the speedboat “Titicaca Express”, fully equipped and with on board service.

08:30 We arrive to a secluded section of Taquile Island, Explore the less touristy and scenic area of Taquile Island (exclusive), and enjoy a pristine sandy beach. You will have plenty of time to relax and feel the serenity of

Titicaca. Then Hike through a pre-Inca trail with spectacular landscapes of the island, visiting families of weavers to learn about their textile art & symbolism that has been declared by UNESCO as world heritage.

11:30 am We leave the island, after more than 3 hours of an intensive natural and cultural approach.

11:55 Arrival to the community of Santa Maria – Llachon, on the tip of the Capachica Peninsula, a very scenic off the beaten track destination. We are welcomed by a small community and quickly introduced to an intensive cross cultural experience, observe their traditions and participate in an ancient ceremony to learn about their magical world.

Then experience the preparation of “Pachamanca” a traditional way of cooking meat, fish and potatoes using underground ovens – this is one of the main dishes of Peruvian cuisine. Enjoy these delicacies in a small, but very scenic, restaurant.

13:50 We leave Santa Maria.

14:25 Arrival to a remote area of the National Reserve of Lake Titicaca, and explore UROS Ccapi, these are considered as the last authentic floating islands, less commercial and little visited. The Uros are descendants of one of the oldest cultures in South America. Optional tours in reed boats.

Return to Puno at 15:25 pm.

16:30 Arrival in Puno and transfer to hotel.