From the top of the Andes to the bottom of the Colca Canyon, we'll explore the rarely seen wonders of Peru.

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Explore Peru's Hidden Gems

Peru is filled with treasures, both natural and man made, but most travelers see only the highlights of Lima, Cusco and Machu Picchu. We offer this tour for those who want to get off the beaten track and explore the other wonders of Peru. To get around we will use a combination of commercial and private aircraft. We will also stay at some of the finest hotels in South America, and learn why Peruvian cuisine has made it a must-visit destination for foodies from around the world.

We start in Lima, where we get a museum tour led by its curator, and sample a couple of the city's finest restaurants. From Lima we fly north to Trujillo where we see evidence of cultures that pre-dated the Inca Kingdom by several centuries.

Next we board our private small plane and (weather permitting) fly past Peru's highest peak, Huascaran, enroute to Paracas Bay, often called "the Galapagos of Peru" due to the amazing variety of wildlife and marine creatures. From our base at Paracas Bay we'll fly by light aircraft to the nearby Nazca Lines, ancient rock art visible only from the air.

We next fly from the coast up to the prominent Andean city of Arequipa, where we have a guided tour of the Spanish-built cathedral. From Arequipa we drive to the Colca Canyon, which is as bright, varied and beautiful as the Grand Canyon. See condors in flight, vicunas grazing and a dazzling display of natural beauty.

After a 2-night stay at a lovely new resort in Colca Canyon, we return to Arequipa to board our flight to Cusco. From there, we drive over a pass and down to the floor of the Sacred Valley, where we have lunch in a hilltop hacienda. The next day we'll take a train to the sacred site of Machu Picchu, where we will stay in the magnificent Sanctuary Lodge for a night.

We'll have most of the next day free before we board what some consider the finest train in Latin America, the Hiram Bingham train, back toward Cusco. Our last full stop on the tour will be Cusco, but one last treat remains as we return to Lima the last morning and have a farewell banquet in one of South America's oldest homes, Casa Aliaga.

Highlights of this trip include:

• Tour the wonders of Peru's modern capital, Lima.
  
• Visit the ancient Moche Culture ruins near Trujillo and enjoy ceviche at a beachside restaurant.
  
• Take a private plane flight from Trujillo to Paracas Bay, teeming with land and water wildlife.
  
• Fly over the mysterious Nazca Lines.
  
• Enjoy the 16th Century city of Arequipa in all its colonial splendor.
  
• Explore the Colca Canyon with its vast stretch of stunning colors, shapes and natural wonders.
  
• See the majesty of condors in flight at Condor's Crossing.
  
• Look for grazing vicunas as you hike through the canyon.
  
• Enjoy the wonders of Peru that few travelers ever experience.
  
• Enjoy special meals including a banquet in one of South America's oldest homes.
  
• On our optional extension, journey to the top of the Andes to see Lake Titicaca, the world's highest navigable lake.
  
• Take a walk on the strange and spongy surface of Uros Island, built on totora reeds.
  

Dates:
We don't offer every trip every year, and no departures are currently scheduled for this trip. Our home page will make it easy to locate forthcoming departures of interest.

Travelling Alone?
So are most of the people who travel with us. You do not need to pay extra to travel by yourself. Prices are per-person, and the single supplement applies only if you'd like a room by yourself. For selected trips, especially if the trip includes a cruise, we charge half the single supplement if you request a roommate, but we are not able to match you with someone.

Location: Starts in Cusco, Peru and ends in Lima

Price includes: Transfers in/out on private basis with English speaking representative; Excursions with Local Private guide; Midday tour to Larco Herrera Museum and lunch at Hacienda Los Ficus; Half day tour to modern city of Lima and visit to Peruvian handicraft. Midday Gastronomy Tour. Midday tour to Chan Chan & Huaca de la Luna Beach in Trujillo with lunch at Huanchaco beach restaurant. ; Nazca Lines over flight with transfer’s hotel; Enjoy the 16th Century Santa Catalina Convent of Arequipa in all its colonial splendor; 3 days / 2 nights Colca Canyon; Full Day day tour to Sacred Valley; Half day tour to Ollantaytambo fortress ending at Ollanta station; Full day tour to Machu Picchu on board one way Vistadome train, and return on board Hiram Bingham train; lunch and tea time at Sanctuary Lodge, dinner on board the train, transfers hotel/train station/hotel; Half day morning visit to local market in Cusco & Sacsayhuaman & Koricancha; 12 lunches, 12 dinners, and daily buffet breakfast at the hotels; 03 nights’ accommodations at Miraflores Park Hotel in Lima Executive Suite Ocean View; 01 day use accommodations at Libertador Trujillo Hotel in Trujillo Deluxe room; 02 nights’ accommodations at Paracas Luxury Collection Hotel in Paracas. Deluxe room; 02 nights accommodations at Casitas del Colca in Arequipa.; 01 nights’ accommodations at Sol & Luna in Sacred Valley Casita Premium. ; 01 nights’ accommodations at Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge Deluxe room. ; 02 nights’ accommodations at Monasterio Hotel in Cusco Deluxe Suite. ; Charter private flight as mentioned in the program Trujillo/Pisco, Pisco / Arequipa. ; Domestic departure taxes. ; Domestic Air tickets Lima/Trujillo/Lima, Arequipa/Cusco/Lima. ; Hanns Ebensten private escort throughout the program. With minimum participants. ; Cusco & Nazca Tourist Tax and entrance fees for locations marked as "included". 24/7 emergency.

Not included: International Air ticket; Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers and escort; Personal expenses as laundry, internet, etc.

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