Magical and Wonderful Peru: 8 Days

Day 2: Ballestas Islands and Huacachina (Full Day)

Itinerary:

- Pickup from your hotel in Miraflores between 4:50 AM and 5:00 AM.

- 5:30 AM: Depart for the Paracas beach resort (approximately a 4-hour drive) in comfortable tourist transportation from your chosen pickup location.

- 9:30 AM: Arrive in Paracas and proceed to the El Chaco dock, where you will board modern speedboats for an exciting tour of the Ballestas Islands, located in the Paracas Bay. Here, you’ll experience the wonders of nature and observe diverse marine wildlife, including sea lions, Humboldt penguins, black cormorants, flamingos, and various seabirds. Expect the sea lions to come close to the boat, and you may spot many penguins swimming nearby. Thousands of seabirds fly between the islands, and their nests can often be seen perched on the rocks. You’ll also get a chance to view the Candelabro, where your guide will share various theories about its formation (approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes duration). Those who choose to stay behind can bask in the sun and enjoy the ocean breeze at this lovely beach town, where you’ll find great restaurants offering delicious dishes.

- 11:30 AM: Departure towards the city of Ica.

- 12:30 PM: Arrival at Huacachina.

Experience an excursion to the Oasis of Huacachina, located just 5 km from the center of Ica. At this beautiful lagoon, visitors can enjoy the tranquility of the area and stroll around in search of great photo opportunities. There will be time for an exciting adventure in the Ica desert by buggy and sandboarding.

- Visit the Noelia Chocolate Shop nearby, where you can taste traditional treats like chocotejas, alfajores, jams, artisanal cookies, and stuffed mousse

1:30 PM: Excursion to Bodega Nietto, located in the Antigua Bodega Fundo Tresesquinas, where you'll learn all about the artisanal process of making Peruvian wine and pisco, a tradition that has been thriving since 1856. You’ll be guided by an experienced staff member from the winery. Here, you'll find antique artifacts such as clay jars and Huarango copper presses that are still in use today. After touring the winery, visitors will be invited to taste the main products made here, including wines, piscos, pisco creams, macerados, and mistelas, accompanied by lively anecdotes typical of the city of Ica.

Lunch is not included.

3:00 PM: As we finish the tour, we will head to Chincha.

4:30 PM: Optional stop in Chincha at Bodega Racimo de Uvas, where we will enjoy tastings of wines and piscos, as well as the popular cachina and a variety of wines, macerados, and piscos. There will also be a folklore dance workshop featuring the sound of the cajón, competitions among participants, and tastings of traditional sweets from Chincha.

5:00 PM: Departure towards the city of Lima.

10:00 PM: Return to your hotel in Lima, located in Miraflores.

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OUR PROGRAM INCLUDES:

- Transportation from Lima to Paracas, Ica, and back (Shared Service)

- Tour guide

- Ballestas Islands visit

- Huacachina tour

- Wine route in Ica and Chincha

- Visit to Vitivinícola Nietto in Ica

- Visit to Bodega Racimo de Uva in Chincha (Optional)

- Afro-Peruvian music shows and dance competition (Optional)

- Visit to Chocolatería Noelia for tejas and chocotejas

- Tasting of Chinchan sweets and typical chocolates

- Tasting of piscos, wines, pisco creams, macerados, etc.

- One bottle of wine for the birthday guest

- One complimentary wine for groups of five or more participants

- Identification wristband

- Games and raffles

- Passenger insurance against accidents

- Basic first aid kit

- Buggy rides

- Sandboarding

COVID-19 First Aid Kit (Infrared Thermometer, Oximeter, Alcohol, Hand Sanitizer)

Day 3:

- Transfer from your hotel to Lima Airport.

- Pickup from Arequipa Airport to your respective hotel.

Day 4: Conventional Colca Canyon Tour

Itinerary:

- Scheduled pickup starting at 7:30 AM.

- We will travel to Chivay, with our first stop at Patahuasi, where we can taste Mate Inka, essential for combating altitude sickness. We will enter the reserve and appreciate South American camelids such as alpacas, llamas, and vicuñas.

- We'll make a stop at Patapampa (4,910 m above sea level) before heading to our lunch destination. In the afternoon, we'll visit the hot springs. Dinner will feature a folkloric show, followed by an overnight stay.

Day 5:

- After breakfast, we’ll head to the Cruz del Condor where we will marvel at the flight of the condor and enjoy stunning views of the valley and the beautiful canyon.

- On our return trip, we’ll make stops in the towns of Maca and Yanque at various viewpoints. Lunch will be included, and we aim to return to the city around 5 PM.

Included:

- Round-trip transportation

- Hotel accommodation

- Breakfast on two days

- Professional guide

Not Included:

- Foreign entrance fee (70 soles)

- Entrance to the hot springs (15 soles)

- Lunches and dinner

Day 6:

- Transfer from the hotel to the Arequipa Bus Station.

- Bus from Arequipa to Puno.

- Pickup from the bus station to your respective hotel.

Day 7: Uros and Taquile Full Day

The tour to Uros and Taquile begins with a pickup from your hotel at 7:00 AM. You will be taken on a fast boat to Uros. Throughout the journey, your guide will explain the history of the area. Upon arrival at Uros, you will take a 15-minute ride on a traditional totora boat, where you can generously support the local residents. You’ll have time to take photos among the colorful totora reeds, and the local people will offer you their handcrafted items for sale.

After exploring Uros, you'll continue your journey to Taquile, where you’ll enjoy about a 40-minute hike. The trail is not particularly steep, leading you to the main square where you can appreciate the viewpoint overlooking the lake. After taking in the views, you'll head to a restaurant for lunch, choosing from a menu while enjoying the company of your group and guide.

Once lunch is finished, you will walk back to the boat for your return trip to Puno. You’ll be dropped off at the plaza, from where you will be taken back to your hotel, arriving around 5:00 PM.

Included:

- Hotel pickup

- Guide throughout the tour

- Boat transportation

- Lunch

- Round-trip transfers

Not Included:

- Ride on the totora boats (Uros)

- Tips

Day 8:

- Transfer from your hotel to Juliaca Airport.

- Pickup from Lima Airport to your respective hotel.

Price

Cost per Person:

The complete package includes the City Tour in Lima, Ballestas Islands + Huacachina Oasis in Ica, Colca Canyon, Bus from Arequipa to Puno, and Uros Taquile; transfers from the airport or bus station to the hotel (round trip) in Lima, Arequipa, and Puno.

The cost per person is $3,700.00.

Not Included:

- Airfare

- Meals not mentioned

- Terms, Conditions, and Policies of our company.

All reservations require a deposit, transfer, or direct payment at the office of 30%, with the remaining balance due 24 hours before the tour. Prices already include the new hotel tax. Legal VAT of 18% is not included if an invoice is required.

- It is mandatory for passengers to carry their passport or identity document with them.

- Passengers are responsible for being ready at the indicated time; otherwise, they will lose their services without complaint or reimbursement.

- Smoking on the buses is strictly prohibited.

- There will be no refunds due to natural disasters or weather-related issues.

- Cancellations, changes, and postponements are subject to availability and may incur additional charges.