The astonishing breath and beauty of Peru is unsurpassed. Warm open smiles, rich vibrant colors, etchings on earth seen only from the sky, lost cities of silver and gold, and newly discovered cities , plus the grandeur of the Amazon river and the romance of its forest, all this and more are waiting for you. Peru covers less then one quarter of a percent of the earth land mass, yet within this tiny Country exists a complex system of diverse life zones and biological niches containing up to twenty percent of the world's bird species. Because the coast and the highlands and rainforest of Peru are so different from each other, traveling through them is an experience not to be missed.

The majestic heritage left by the pre-Columbian Moche, Chimi, Nazca and Inca civilization offer visitors to Peru an amazing discovery of myths, legends and reality. Lima, its capital blends the old Spanish Colonial palaces and cathedrals with modern hotels. It's museums are filled with treasures from ancient civilizations, such as the Incas whose capital, Cuzco, is the gateway to the impressive ruins of Machu Picchu. Peru is a traveler's paradise, exotic yet accessible, from reality to legend, it is the land of unending discoveries.

LIMA
The most attractive of the South American capitals, Lima, was founded by Francisco Pizarro on the banks of the River Rimac. It was considered the jewel of the Spanish Empire and once the capital and the "City of Kings: Lima is a mosaic of colonial and modern architecture, a thriving metropolis of museums, galleries, shopping centers and nightlife.

Lima Basic Program
(3day/2night)
Day 1 - Meeting upon arrival at the Airport in Lima and transfer to selected hotel for overnight accommodations.
Day 2 - Early morning tour of the Colonial city of Lima and the Archeological Museum. The visit will include: Plaza de Armas and its Cathedral, the Presidential and Bishop Palace; Plaza San Martin, the court of the Inquisitions and the Archeological Museum. Overnight accommodations at selected hotel.
Day 3 - Transfer from selected hotel to the Airport for departure.

Optional tours from Lima
-Gold Museum
-Larco Herrera Museum
-Archeological Museum

Extension tours from Lima

Nazca
(2days/1night)
Day 1 - Early morning transfer to the bus station in Lima to board an air-conditioned bus that will transport you to the town of Ica. A small city located at the edge of the Pampa Colorada, where you will find one of the worlds greatest mysteries , the Nazca lines and drawings were etched into the earth over 5,000 years ago. An overflight of the Nazca markings in a small plane will give you an birds-eye view of the giant geometrical markings made in the sand including a spider, condor, fish and bird that can only be seen from the air. Overnight accommodations at selected hotel.
Day 2 - Early morning visit to Ica Museum and Huachina Oasis, return to Lima and transfer to Airport or selected hotel.

Trujillo & Chiclayo
(4days/3nights)
Day 1 - Meeting upon arrival at the Airport in Trujillo and transfer to selected hotel for overnight accommodations. Balance of the day at leisure.
Day 2 - Full day city tour including the Colonial district and Chan-chan, ancient capital of the Chimi empire and the largest adobe city in the world. Also visit the Archeological Museum for a glimpse of the region's pre-Columbian cultures. Overnight accommodations at selected hotel.
Day 3 - Trujillo-Chiclayo, depart to Chiclayo with visit to El Brujo en route, half day visit to the tombs of the "Lord of Sipan" Overnight accommodations at selected hotel.
Day 4 - Sipan-Bruninh, half day visit to Tucume and Bruning Museums, evening transfer to airport.

Cuzco
The city of Cuzco was at one time the capital of the Inca empire and now it is the center of one of the most important archeological regions in the world.

Cuzco Basic Program
(3day/2nights)
Day 1 - Early morning arrival in Cuzco and transfer to your selected hotel. Afternoon city tour Cuzco, the "ancient capital of the Inca Empire" and its ruins. Visit colonial Cuzco and the explore the gigantic walled fortress of Sacsayhuaman.. Overnight accommodations at selected hotel.
Day 2 - Day at leisure to explore Cuzco on your own or take an optional tour to visit the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Overnight accommodations at selected hotel.
Day 3 - Transfer from selected hotel to the Airport for departure.

Optional tours from Cuzco
-Half day city tour & Ruins
-Half day Pisac or Chincheros

Mystical Machu Picchu
(2day/1night)
Day 1 - Early morning departure to the train station in Cuzco to board the train that will take you to Machu Picchu. "The Lost City of the Incas", cultural Heritage of Mankind, one of the wonders of the world. Discovered in 1911 by Hiram Bingham, it is a monument to divinity, to which one is drawn closer just by looking at it. You will have a chance to climb Wayna Picchu, watch the sunset or sunrise or take the Old trail to the Gate of the Sun. Overnight accommodations at selected hotel in Machu Picchu or Agua Calientes.
Day 2 - Another full day tour of the Ruins will give you the opportunity to explore this self-contained city that consists of over 200 buildings and temples. Machu Picchu is practically inaccessible and unnoticeable from the valley below. Afternoon train back to Cuzco and your selected hotel.

Puno / Lake Titicaca
Puno was at one time one of the continents richest cities. It is now the folkloric center of Peru and the source of much Incan mythology. Lake Titicaca, the Inca's "Divine Lake" at 12,580 feet, is the highest navigable waterway in the world.

Lake Titicaca
(3days/2nights)
Day 1 - Meeting upon arrival at Airport in Juliaca and immediate land transfer to Puno. In the afternoon explore the Sillustani Tombs with large funerary monuments that are more than 40 feet high. Overnight accommodations at selected hotel.
Day 2 - Early morning departure to set sail across Lake Titicaca to visit the Uros People, who use the Lake's reeds to build their homes, boats and the very foundations of their floating Islands.
Day 3 - Early morning land transfers to the Airport in Juliaca for departure.

Arequipa
Peru's second largest metropolitan area, lies in a green fertile valley dominated by El Misti, a dormant volcano. Arequipa is know as the "White City" because much of it was built with cream-colored soapstone. The gem of Arequipa is the Convent of Santa Catalina, opened to the public in 1970. El Molino de Sabandia, a country mill, and El Fundador mansions are some of the highlights found outside the city.

Arequipa Basic Program
(3days/2nights)
Day 1 - Meeting upon arrival at Airport in Arequipa and transfer to your selected hotel. Remainder of the afternoon at leisure to shop for local handicrafts or explore Arequipa on your own.. Overnight accommodations at selected hotel.
Day 2 - The day is at leisure or take an optional tour to the Colca Valley. The day-long drive up into the Andes includes several stops to photograph Andean wildlife and visit the villages that have thrived there for centuries. The natural feature of the Colca Valley and Canyon are impressive; geological formations along the Colca River. It is also one the best places in Peru to view the Andean Condor, the vicuna and several species of hummingbirds. Overnight accommodations at selected hotel.
Day 3 - Transfer from selected hotel to the Airport for departure.

AMAZON
Iquitos Explorama Inn
(3days/2nights)
Day 1 - Meeting upon arrival in Iquitos, a brief city tour and transfer to the Explorama dock. A fifty- five mile journey down the Amazon river to the Yanamono stream where the Explorama Inn is located. Afternoon hike in the beautiful primary rain forest reserve surrounding Explorama Inn including many huge trees festooned with epiphyte. After dinner there may be local flute or guitar music or the guides may relate some of the legends of the Amazon forest. (L,D).
Day 2 - Morning boat ride, spotting for dolphins, to visit a small village of Yauga Indians where your guide will explain the local Indian culture and how it was affected by the arrival of the Europeans and the passing of time. There will also be an opportunity to see some of the local crafts and for a demonstration of the blowgun which some of the Yauga elders still use for hunting. Afternoon walking excursion to the neighboring town of Indiana. Originally a Franciscan mission, Indiana has grown into a large river community with its own market. (B,L,D).
Day 3 - Your choice of morning walking or boating excursions to enjoy the rainforest and Amazon River. Afternoon transfer to Iquitos and the airport for departure back to Lima. (B,L).