PERU & ECUADOR - WORLD HERITAGE OF SOUTH AMERICA

Day 1  Lima Arrival at the airport in Lima and hotel transfer. Lima is characterized by its historic center, art  galleries, archeological sites and traditions. Remainder of the day at leisure. 

Day 2  Lima - Cusco - Yucay  Flight to Cusco and transfer to the Sacred Valley of the Inca. On the way visit of the Cochahuasi Wasi sanctuary and a traditional market incl. lunch at a typical restaurant.  

Day 3  Yucay  Morning at leisure. Optional excursions like visit of the traditional Pisac Market, rafting on the Urubamba river, Biking tour in the Sacred Valley or Hiking from Ollantaytambo to Cachicata. In the afternoon visit of the ruins of Ollantaytambo.

Day 4  Yucay - Machu Picchu - Cusco  Visit to Machu Picchu. This “Lost City” of the Incas lay hidden from the world in dense jungle covered mountains until 1911 and is one of the world’s archaeological jewels.     Explore the mystery of this awe-inspiring place. In the   afternoon return to Cusco.

Day 5  Cusco The contrasts of indigenous styles and the modern western world give this city its rare beauty. Half day city tour inclusive visit some ruins around Cusco, e.g. Sacsayhuaman. The beauty and monumental scale of this magnificent Inca fortress does not fail to impress its visitors.

Day 6  Cusco - Puno   Full day panoramic drive to Puno on the shores of magnificent Lake Titicaca (seat-in). This amazing deep blue lake is the largest lake in South America and the largest in the world above 2000 m. On the way visit the Andahuaylillas with its Sistine Chapel of America, the temple of Wiracocha Racchi and Puka Pukara en route incl. lunch.  

Day 7  Puno - Lima   Day tour to the manmade islands of Uros and the unique    culture of the Taquile Island (seat-in). Many of the inhabitants of the Uros islands still practice the old traditions of fishing, trapping birds and living on the lake plants. The narrow island of Taquile is home to numerous pre-Inca and Inca ruins and Inca terracing. Lunch included. Transfer to Juliaca and flight to Lima.

Day 8  Lima City tour inclusive visit to Larco Herrera Museum. This unique museum contains a large collection of pottery from Inca and pre-Inca civilizations as well as erotic art pieces.  

Day 9  Lima - Quito  Flight to Quito in Ecuador and hotel transfer. Surrounded by snow-capped mountain peaks, Quito is a city offering the best possible blend of Old World charm and modern sophistication. 

Day 10 Quito  Half day city tour of scenic Quito. Visit to the Equatorial Monument “Middle of the World”, where you can stand with a foot on each hemisphere.   

Day 11 Quito  Day at leisure. Optional: Full day excursion to visit the famous and colourful Otavalo market. 

Day 12 Quito  End of the roundtrip and homebound flight or post-tour.