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DAY 1 LIMA
Pick up upon arrival at Lima’s airport and transportation to the
hotel. Overnight (No meals)
DAY 2 FULL DAY PACHACAMAC RUINS & LIMA CITY TOUR
Breakfast, then you will be picked up from your hotel around
9.00am.
We will visit a place that is near Lima, there is an
archaeological enclosure whose constructions conserve the
mysticism and religiosity of their past. Its name: PACHACAMAC
Guided tour of the splendid and vast archaeological citadel of
Pachacamac, the temple of the deity, Pachacamac, believed to be
the creator of the universe and a divinity adored by old Andean
civilizations. A sacred and ceremonial site dating back to the
beginnings of Christianity where thousands of pilgrims converged
to pay tribute and consult the Pachacamac oracle, who they
believed could see the past, the future and people’s fate.
The site comprises pyramidal temples and enclosures built by
successive pre-Colombian civilizations and finally the Incas.
Highlights include the Temple of Pachacamac, the Sun God shrine,
and the Palace of the Chosen Women or Virgins of the Sun. At the
site museum there is an idol of the deity, Pachacamac, which
couldn’t be seen by the profane, and was reserved for the high
priests who kept, revered and interpreted the divine oracle in
the old times. A sacred site, the temple was considered to be
part of the planet’s mystical axis.
Then we return to Lima to take our buffet lunch to continue with
the Lima City tour. We will visit the colonial area and to the
Plaza de Armas where you will see the Government Palace, the
Cathedral, the Archbishop's Palace and the City Hall as well as
the XVII century church and cloister of San Francisco, a world
cultural heritage. Then we will go to the modern downtown with a
view of the Pacific Ocean and the modern residential suburb of
San Isidro. Finally, transfer to the hotel and then pick up at
your hotel to take the bus to huaraz that departs at 10.30pm.
After 8 hours of bus riding we pick you up at the Bus station
(you will arrive at 6.00am) and transfer to the hotel to take
your breakfast. (B, L)
DAY 3 LLANGANUCO LAGOON AND CALLEJON DE HUAYLAS
After breakfast, we will cross the Northern part of the Valley
of the River Santa located between the Cordillera Blanca White
and the Cordillera Negra Black Mountain Ranges, where we will
pass through towns and cities like: Carhuaz, Mancos and Yungay.
We will appreciate most important snowy peaks of the Cordillera
Blanca - White Mountain Range like the Huascaran (6768 ms),
Huandoy (6356 ms) and Hualcan (6162 ms). From Yungay we will
ascend to the Cordillera Blanca - White Mountain Range to visit
the Llanganuco Gorge, protected by the National Park Huascaran,
where we will appreciate the beautiful lagoons: Chinacocha and
Orcocha. Return to Huaraz (B)
DAY 4 FULL DAY TO CHAVIN DE HUANTAR
After breakfast, we will make the excursion to the Temple of
Chavin de Huantar at 3500 m.a.s.l., being this one of the oldest
civilizations of America, In this place we will be able to
appreciate the impressive Lanzon Monolithic, the Gallery of the
Labyrinths, the Choquechinchay Stone, the Stone Heads, the
Ceremonial Plazas, the Gate of the Falcons and the Queracocha.
During the route we will visit mining Towns, the Lagoon of
Queracocha. Also, the Tunnel of Cahuish, that crosses the
Cordillera Blanca - White Mountain Range, uniting the Callejón
de Huaylas Valley with the Callejón de Conchucos Valley. Return
to the hotel.(B)
DAY 5 PASTORURI SNOWED AND PUYA RAYMONDI FULL DAY TOUR
After breakfast begins our adventure tourist circuit located 106
kilometers from Huaraz at an altitude of 5240 meters., is partly
the direction of the South and the sketch will know the
formation of lagoons, glaciers, exotic plants such as the Puya
Raimondi, spring water tiger eye .
We will board our bus to go to south side Huaraz pass through
small typical villages Recuay to 3400 meters, Ticapampa 3470 m,
3640 m Catac and the small village of Pachacoto to 3700m., from
this point leave the road and continue along the east side
surrounded by lots of brush, begin to enjoy the beautiful
scenery combined with the blue sky and the dark green of the
hills and the distance the snowy peaks of the mountains combined
with the landscape, the first tourist will appreciate Patococha
Lake, then arrive at the National Park where we find water
Pumapampa, a few miles from this point will stop at a colorful
little lake called Pumapashimin color-changing solar radiation.
At the same time we will be near the great Bromeliadis called
Puya Raimondi. The highest exponent of the high Andean flora, a
single inflorescence in the world for their height, which can
reach 12 feet, and his lifetime that borders 100 years, continue
up the road toward the glacier at 5000 m Pastoruri , to finally
arrive and see the Nevado Pastoruri 5240m., and all its beauty,
here you can see ice caves and ice candles which can be accessed
after a short walk or ride from the parking area for cars and
buses. .
Today is prohibited Pastoruri snowy ascent, we can only observe
it close and then return to Huaraz for overnight (B)
DAY 6 HUARAZ CITY TOUR AND MONTERREY HOT SPRINGS
After breakfast we begin the visit of the town of Huaraz that
includes the Main Square and the Regional Museum of Ancash
(often referred to as the biggest lithical museum of South
America), the church of Soledad and the traditional street José
Olaya, Psicultura, the lookout point of Pinar, the archeological
ruins of Waullac or Willcawain (optional) and Monterrey hot
springs.
ARCHEOLOGICAL MUSEUM OF ANCASH
Considered the biggest lytic museum of South America, this
museum contains more than 700 lithical sculptures dating mainly
from the Recuay culture with some artifacts from other cultures,
such as the Chavin, Waras, Recuay, Moche, Wari, Chimú, Chancay,
and Inca cultures. Among the artifacts are: tools, mummies with
cranial deformations, textiles, all collected by the priest
Augusto Soriano Infante. Presently the museum is undergoing
restoration work.
THE TEMPLE AND SANCTUARY OF SOLEDAD (SOLITUDE)
Is located in the highest part of the town, the neighborhood of
Soledad (Solitude). Within this temple are found the main images
used during the Holy week of Huaraz, such as: The lord if Ramos,
which whom the holy week is initiated; the Nazareno, an image
that recalls the three falls of Christ on the way to the cross,
the Christ, the lord of Resurrection, with which the ceremony is
closed. We find as well images of the Virgin in pain, Maria
Magdalena and Saint John.
TROUT FARM
Located in Huaraz, this fishery is one of the biggest in the
country, known for the production of trout (especially the
rainbow species) and salmon.
JOSÉ OLAYA STREET
Although not very well maintained, this street is one of the few
that survived the 1970 earthquake, and preserves its charm in
the narrow alleys and its balconies. Moreover, it is still used
as the entry of the villagers to the neighborhoods of Soledad
and San Francisco. This street used to divide the town of Huaraz
in two parts: Ichoc - waras (left side of Huaraz) and Allauca
waras (right side of Huaraz). On Sundays, on this street one can
join local families for traditional food of the region, such as
chicha de jora, tamales, pachamanca and other typical food.
MONTERREY
Not far from Huaraz (7 km) are the hot thermal pools at
Monterrey, with two swimming pools with hot water at a
temperature of about 48ºC and with a high content of sulfur,
chlorine and bicarbonate.
At the end return to Huaraz and afternoon free just in time to
catch your return bus to Lima (Bus fare included) that departs
at 10.30pm and arrives Lima at 6.00am next day. (B)
INCLUDED:
Bus tickets Lima – Huaraz – Huaraz – Lima –Bus Bed Móvil tours
transfer in / out
Private transport for each place
Hotel 3 stars
Breakfast each day
English guide
Entrances to each tourist place.
NOT INCLUDED
Nothing that is not specified here
CLIMATE: The climate is very dry, in the morning usually the sky
is clean and the climate is warm. In the morning the temperature
is between 7º until 15º. In the shadow is cold. The Night is
very cold, between 5º until 0º. Exist two seasons very
different: dry epoch from April to September, accentuating
between June and August and epoch of rain from October and May,
the maxim rains are between January and April.
RECOMMENDATIONS
- T-shirts polyester, several changes
- 1 jacket
- 1 impermeable dress coat
- 2 trousers
- socks several changes
- Gloves
- hat
- Sunglasses
- Sun cream
if you bring medicine, we recommended:
- Tablet for altitude sickness: acetosolamida
- Antalgina
- Tablets for the stomach
ADDITIONAL:
- Camera
- 1 book
DAY 7 CUSCO PICK UP
Pick up at the bus station and transfer to the Lima’s airport to
catch your flight to Cusco (Airfare not included) Upon arrival
to Cusco Airport. Reception and transportation to the Hotel
where you will receive an aromatic coca tea to stimulating for
the height, will have the day to rest.
Pick up and according time to go a Dinner Show in a tourist
Restaurant then overnight (D).
DAY 8 CUSCO CITY TOUR
Breakfast, will have the free morning to rest and also we
suggest you have a light lunch in either your hotel or in one of
the surrounded; in the afternoon we will depart on a City tour
(entrance to the archaeological centers and museums including)
we will visit the Main square, Cathedral, the Koricancha (temple
of the sun) and in addition we will make a route bordering
archaeological centers like Sacsayhuaman Fortress, Q'enko, Puka
Pukara and Tambomachay, tour finishes 6:30pm approximately at
the main square in order you can take dinner in one of the
exquisite restaurants in the area, then overnight. (B)
DAY 9 FULL DAY SACRED VALLEY TOUR
Breakfast. You will be picked up at 8:15 am. Full day excursion
to the Urubamba Valley visiting: the colorful Indian market in
Pisac where a mixture of color and tradition will be able
appreciated besides will have a good opportunity to try our
bargain skills on the free time to interact with the local
craftsmen to purchase their hand-made souvenirs. The Valley has
a distance of 31 km (19 miles) of Cusco, and an altitude of
2,970 ms (9,700 p), Pisac is located to the entrance of the
Sacred Valley and followed by Ollantaytambo, the older town
continuously occupied of the American continent. The narrow
streets of Ollantaytambo, along with their channels that have
not varied from the time Inca, evoke their ancestral
inheritance, lunch in a typical restaurant and then the last
visit will be to Chinchero market.
Chinchero is believed to be the mythical birthplace of the
rainbow. Its major claim to tourism is its colorful Sunday
market which is much less tourist-orientated than the market at
Pisac. At the end, return to Cusco main square at 6:30pm approx.
The night is free for you to eat in a restaurant of your choice;
although we always have plenty of suggestions for you should you
require them. (B, L)
Note: Take this tour on market days: Tuesday, Thursday and
Sunday
Bilingual Guided tour on different days
DAY 10 MACHUPICCHU OVERNIGHT TOUR
Early breakfast and pickup to go the train station to depart to
Machu Picchu, the trip takes about 4 hours. During the trip we
will have an amazing view of the landscapes of the Sacred Valley
of Urubamba and the Amazon rainforest providing you a small hint
of how much Peru has to offer. Upon arrival to the little town
of Aguas Calientes you will have to approach the bus station
towards the “Ciudadela of Machu Picchu” (Only 20 minutes ride)
to receive a professional guided tour by this Huge Historical
Sanctuary follow by some free time to explore the zone on your
own and then take your buffet lunch at the Machu Picchu
Sanctuary Lodge restaurant (included), an according time, we
will go down to the Aguas Calientes town to relax at the hot
springs or just overnight at the select hotel in Aguas Calientes
town. (B,L).
DAY 11 MACHU PICCHU / CUZCO
Breakfast and rest of day at leisure by your own (entrance and
bus fee to Machu Picchu not included on this day) in the
afternoon return to Cusco. Reception at the train station and
transfer to the Hotel where it passed the night (B).
Upon request: You can make a second visit to Machu Picchu and
have the chance to know hidden places, such as the Intipunku
(Gate of the Sun) or for more adventures can take a hike to the
top of Huayna Picchu (Young Mountain) to visit the Temple of the
Moon and enjoy a spectacular view of the city. Or if you have
good physical conditions can take a hike full of adrenaline to
the Putukusi mountain opposite position than Machu Picchu which
allows us to have other unforgettable views from this new
wonder.
DAY 12: TRANSFER OUT
Breakfast and according time, transportation will be provided to
go the airport (B).
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