We had a fabulous time. Vipac were outstanding in every way. Great knowledgeable guides, most with very good english language skills, they made certain we were looked after the whole time. Great communication, punctual, organised, good drivers, even when we had a health issue they organised everything, promptly with no fuss. They were flexible and always considered our needs.Equal to best service we have had anywhere in the world. Highly recommend, we cannot thank Vipac enough.
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- All transfers between airport / hotel / railway station / bus station
- The Expedition or Voyager train is provided for travellers booking Economy or Tourist Class options.
- The Vistadome or Machu Picchu 360 train is provided for travellers booking First or Deluxe Class.
- Guide in live bilingual Spanish and English service
- Overflight of Nasca Lines with Aerodiana airlines from Pisco Airport
- 14 nights accommodation according itinerary
- All tours & excursions included in the itinerary
Excludes
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Domestic and international flight tickets
- Pisco airport tax, Lima
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- The tour departs from Lima International Airport and is scheduled to coincide with your flight’s arrival.
Itinerary
Day 1
1
Arrival in Lima, meet and greet at the airport, transfer to your hotel. Stay in Lima
Day 2
2
historical Downtown Lima, a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, which awaits us full of stories of yesteryear.
Larco Museum, a place where we will get a clear vision of the different Cultures that existed in Ancient Perú. Expect to be astonished admiring the gold pieces, textiles and erotic pottery which are part of the collection that will introduce us to the cosmovision of the ancient Peru. The warehouse of this museum will be open during our visit so that we can appreciate the expressions of art that were reflected in their pottery.
Cathedral of Lima, where the crypt of the conquistador Francisco Pizarro is located.
Convent of Santo Domingo, colonial architectural jewel where time seems to have stopped. In this place lie the mortal remains of Santa Rosa de Lima, San Martín de Porres and San Juan Masías, much worshiped saints. Inside we will find a great library that stores books printed in the XV century. At this convent the first University of America was established, San Marcos.
Day 3
3
Departure by bus going to the Paracas bay. Arrival and transfer to the Pisco airport to fly over the enigmatic Nasca lines, huge drawings that can only be appreciated from the air and represent a variety of insects and animals, such as the monkey, the hummingbird, the condor or the spider, it is believed to be an astronomy calendar designed by the ancient local people of the desert. Return to Ica. Transfer to the hotel. Free rest of the day to enjoy the hotel facilities and surrounding areas.
Day 4
4
Early in the morning we will make a marine excursion in motorboat to the Ballestas Islands. Along the way we will appreciate the “Candelabro”, a drawing carved on a sand hill facing the Pampa de Nasca. In the islands, we will watch Humboldt penguins and seals, besides migratory birds that live there. In the afternoon, departure by bus to Lima. Arrival and transfer to the hotel.
Day 5
5
Transfer to the airport. Departure to Arequipa. Arrival and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, the “White City” opens its doors to us in a tour that starts in the beautiful colonial neighborhood of San Lázaro, the place where Arequipa was founded; from here we will walk thru its colorful streets adorned with geraniums and later we will go to the observation point of Carmen Alto, to enjoy a beautiful view of agricultural terraces and from there we will be able to observe the three volcanos towering over the city: Misti, Chachani and Picchu -Picchu. We continue towards the colonial district of Yanahuara, and its observation point. Later, we visit the Santa Catalina Monastery, impressive religious monument that was closed for nearly 400 years; with narrow streets, squares and gardens that remind us of the old neighborhoods of Sevilla or Granada. Next, we head towards the Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral and the Church of Jesus Company, established by the Jesuits in the XVII century,
Day 6
6
Outing in an adventure by land towards the spectacular Colca Valley. We take the route of the volcanos, going up by the side of the Chachani volcano, and having a formidable view of the Misti and the Picchu volcanos. Our path will go across the vicuna reserve of Pampa Cañahuas, high Andean habitat where the vicunas live and are protected. The highest point of our trajectory will reach 4,900 m.a.s.l. in the pass of Patapampa, from there we can appreciate the active volcano Sabancaya. Descent to the Colca Valley. Arrival and lodging. Lunch at the hotel. Free time to rest or to enjoy a bath in the thermal waters in the area.
Day 7
7
At dawn, we head towards the observation point of the Cruz del Cóndor. We will be observing the imposing flight of the condors, huge Andean birds that are the symbol of the Andean countries. The view lets us appreciate the great dimension of the canyon, considered one of the world’s deepest canyons. We will visit the towns of Maca and Yanque that still preserve its colonial churches. Lunch in a restaurant in the area. In the afternoon, departure by bus in a 6 hour and a half trip to the city of Puno. Arrival, assistance, and transfer to the hotel.
Day 8
8
In the morning, board a motorboat to visit the Uros, a town of people that sought refuge inside Lake Titicaca, fleeing the different cultures that arrived to dominate them. This community continues building their islands following the ancient techniques, and welcome us to pass on their knowledge. Its people make a living from its visitors. Continue sailing towards the Island of Taquile. The community of this island has maintained alive its traditions, clothes and way of life. It is one of the few Quechua communities in a region that is essentially Aymara, and they have kept unreachable to modernity and its possible effect on their lives. They will welcome us with their music and dances. Lunch at a community restaurant, a simple meal but very rich in nutrients. Afterwards, take a walk around the surrounding areas to appreciate the beautiful view of the Lake Titicaca. Return to the port of Puno. Transfer to the hotel.
Day 9
9
Tour bus to the city of Cusco.First stop at Lithic Museum of Pucara. It preserves the remains of the local culture; monolites, stelas and sculptures with animal shapes. This town is also famous for the toritos de Pucará (Pucara little bulls), beautiful multicolored handicrafts that symbolize protection, happiness and fertility. Our next stop will be in the highest point at 4,335 m.a.s.l. in La Raya, geographic division of the basin of the water from the Titicaca lake and from the Vilcanota river that will go to the Amazonas river basin. Lunch. We continue towards the town of Racchi, location of the temple of the god Wiracocha, the stone base of the huge columns and walls stand out and give us an idea of how majestic this small palace was. As our last stop, we visit the beautiful church of San Pedro Apóstol de Andahuaylillas, known as the “Sixtina de América” (The Sistine Chapel of America) for the paintings that adorn its ceilings and walls. Arrival to Cusco. Transfer to the hotel.
Day 10
10
In the morning, we will leave behind the crowds in order to visit Sacsayhuaman, an impressive citadel full of colossal constructions surrounded by beautiful landscape in total communion with the environment. Afterwards, we continue to the Inca adoratory of Q’enqo, with its surprising altar for sacrifices embedded in the internal part of its rocky formation. Finally, we arrive at the Puca Pucará lookout and Tambomachay, a monument of notable architectonic excellence which is considered one of the pillars of the Andean cosmovision.
Q’enqo, with its surprising altar for sacrifices embedded in the internal part of its rocky formation.
Tambomachay, a monument of notable architectonic excellence which is considered one of the pillars of the Andean cosmovision.
San Pedro Market, where we will absorb the local flavors and learn more about the products of the area in this market that has it all and supplies the entire city.
Plaza de San Cristóbal (San Cristobal Square) to enjoy a panoramic overview of the city.
Qorikancha Temple will welcome us with all its splendor and magnificence, with walls that used to be covered in gold.
From San Blas, the artisans’ neighborhood, we will walk down the street Hatun Rumiyoc finding in our way the palace Inca Roca, today´s Archbishops Palace, and we will have time to admire the world famous Twelve Angled Stone.
We will continue to the Plaza de Armas to visit The Cathedral that houses colonial works of incredible value.
Day 11
11
The Sacred Valley of the Incas receives us in this day. Our first stop will be at the Inca village of Pisac, one of the most beautiful archaeological sites of the Sacred Valley. From the top of the mountain there is a great view of the colonial village of Pisac.
Walk through the colonial village. Time for shopping at the artisan workshops.
Later, tour of the Inkariy Museum to visit the different halls with exhibits of representations of the pre-Hispanic cultures of ancient Peru. Lunch.
Visit to the Yucay Live Culture Center, tourist complex were the local settlers will show us their techniques of weaving and dying of traditional textiles, making of the adobes, preparation of the traditional chicha, a drink made of corn, and a close encounter with the Andean camels: llamas and alpacas.
Day 12
12
This day will take us to find marvelous places in this region of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. The Inca Terraces of Moray, a lab that was looking to re-create 20 different microclimates and secure the agricultural production of the empire.
Continue towards the Village of Maras, tour of the famous and ancient salt mines, which still are exploited since immemorial times. The contrast between the white wells and the clayey land makes this landscape into a place not to be missed for taking pictures. Lunch.
In the afternoon, tour of the streets, plazas and terraces of the last Inca living village of Ollantaytambo. Enter the archaeological site that dominates the village, where we will see the technique that the Incas used to work on the stones in the Sun temple that was left half built. At the proper time, embark from the village train station to arrive at the town of Machu Picchu, located at the foot of the mountain. Overnight stay in the area.
Day 13
13
The much-awaited day to visit one of the 7 Wonders of the World. Boarding at the Ollantaytambo station. Departure in the selected train. Arrival at the Machu Picchu station. Assistance, from our staff to board the bus that will ascend up a winding road, with a spectacular view of the Urubamba river which forms a deep canyon. The Lost City of the Incas, Machu Picchu, will greet us with its incredible terraces, staircases, ceremonial sites and urban areas. Energy exudes from the whole place. Lunch. At the coordinated time, return by train and transfer to the hotel in Cusco.
Day 14
14
Free day. Cusco offers many cultural, archaeological and adventure-oriented activities. Reserve the activities with anticipation. We recommend: Vinicunca, the Rainbow Mountain. Located at 5000 m.a.s.l. in the heights of the Valley of the Vilcanota River in the mountain range of the Ausangate snowcapped mountain, this beautiful mountain has become one of the main attractions and great wonders of Cusco. Kayak in the Huaypo Lake. One day of contact with our inner being, paddling in a kayak on the Huaypo Lake with the snowcapped mountains as the backdrop. A moment to relax and let the silence invade and renew our energy. Lunch on the lake banks.
Day 15
15
Transfer to the airport and flight to Lima. Arrival, assistance and transfer to the hotel. Free rest of the day to discover the city. Stay in Lima
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Reviews
It was a wonderful trip, very diverse, very well orgganized with excellent and competent guides. We met fantastic people and will keep an unforgettable memory of this country with such a rich cultural past and a very active population to build a promising future.
Best holiday ever. Everything went very smoothly according to the plan. All staff members very professional, kind and helpful. Peru is amazing country and I plan to return.
Well organized, we visited Macchupicchu traveling in the bimodal 360 train, wonderful views and I want to specially mention Herman our tour guide, he had so much knowledge, I learned new facts and had a wonderful time.
This journey was amazing! We were Fascinated by the place, olso the services were so accurate and all the guides were so prepared and funny!
Perú is amazing in many different ways, and Vipac Tour was the best way to get the closest with its culture, people and places. Very well planned itinneraries, views, and logistic to visit this amazing country. I am really thankfull with Vipac Travel for their assistance every part of the way.
What a worry free way to travel. There is someone there to help us every steps of the way. We got to visit so many amazing sites. There are so much to see, yet there are also plenty of times for us to rest as we needed. Only if we were not sick (diarrhea and high altitude sickness), it would have been the best trip ever. All the tour guides and drivers are super helpful and friendly. Would recommend this trip to everyone.
Wonderfull experience! Each person of the staff was very professional, friendly and helpful! Thanks to them we know so much now about the peruvian history. Everything was well planned and they were always super on time! Great experience! 5 stars!
My husband and I chose to visit Peru for our honeymoon, and it was an incredible experience. The trip was organized down to the smallest detail, and we managed to visit the most important cities in Peru: from Lima to Cuzco, from Paracas to Puno. Both the guides and the transfers were impeccable. A special mention goes to Gabriel and Melbin, who with their passion and great professionalism helped us understand the history of this country and the origins of the Inca people. Thanks again.
Our trip was semi-private with a 3d/2n extension to the Amazon (Inkaterra) It was only shared in Paracas/Nazca Lines and Inkaterra. All the guides were good, highlighting Flavia (Arequipa and Colca Canyon) and Yazira (Cusco and Sacred Valley). Transportation in general was good. The one in Arequipa and Colca Canyon was weak because it was an old minivan and the AC was not working well. Hotels were a bit weak, except for the one in Lima and the one in Paracas. Arequipa ok.
My experience was incredible
All services provided were excellent: guides, transfers, shuttles I was very satisfied Education, punctuality Everything that was promised was delivered I made some changes during the private tour and they attended to me promptly I highly recommend,
Top-notch trip organized by the Travel Circle, knowledgeable guides, well-located and comfortable hotels, delicious restaurants, in short, the best!
Excellent experience walking through Peru, the culture and its people are fascinating
Excellent support, punctuality, very well-coordinated flights, transfers, the train, excellent guides; we had two minor inconveniences, and they responded very well, solved the issues, and provided a courtesy for the inconvenience.
Excellent experience!! Peru is a beautiful country, very rich in culture, much more than just Machu Pichu (which is incredible!). Vipac makes the whole experience much more pleasant and peaceful with your organization! The route is excellent, making you adapt to the altitude much more calmly and knowing wonderful sights, such as the Nazca lines!! The guides are extremely kind, always willing to help us, to take photos in the best angles, answering questions and explaining everything about the local culture, indicating the best restaurants, no rush to finish the tours! I highly recommend to travelers!!!
Excellent experience. We had an excellent assistance from the VIPAC agency throughout the trip, organized, kind and friendly guides and guides, they possess a lot of historical and geographic knowledge of the route we made.
I am not just reporting to Vipac Lima, and I hope you pass on to the entire team of professionals, from Lima to Sacred Valley our last journey. An excellent team of very nice, knowledgeable people who gave us some knowledge about Peru. People who shared not only experiences, but we experienced the donation every day as if we were in our homes. It was very much and I thank everyone for the affection we were given during these 15 days of travel. A thank you to all and I definitely indicate to other people who wish to use Vipac services. A hug to everyone.
We did the Peru tour a land of contrasts of 15 days and it was great. Everything was very well organized and the vipac staff was always punctual, attentive and friendly.
One of the most beautiful trips of my life for the Inca sites visited, for the majestic nature, for the Peruvian food. All organized by this agency in an excellent way both in terms of timing respected to the minute, and for new and reliable used means of transport, but also for guides and drivers all reliable, prepared, sociable and professional people. Super positive experience, congratulations!!!
I really liked the tours and guides, I only found our visit to Machu Pichu very short. Our schedule was at 11:00 there and our train was at 14:00. We only walked there for 1 hour while the other tourists stayed for more than 3 hours. The guide had to make us cut in line to get time for lunch and get on the train. Taking that out, the rest was great.
A spectacular trip. We loved all the cities and visits The Vipac team has attended us very well, absolute punctuality, perfect management, responding quickly and always outstanding. Thank you very much
Nice trip, I would focus on greater competence of guides and greater transparency in the management of the program when the predetermined one is changed
Fantástico ViPac. I will recommend it! Punctuality and seriousness. The choice of excursions very successful. Guides with knowledge.
I made this trip with my wife. our tour was destination in Italian and half in Spanish. it was a long journey to discover Peru, from the cities to the fascinating nature that this country offers. a note of merit should be made to the guides who have always been very welcoming and I must say very prepared. The guides were also very kind and helpful in helping us even in our extra tour moments when they were not required to respond to our requests. it will certainly be a trip that I will carry in my heart and that I will recommend to people I know.
15 days to travel through Peru without any downtime. All hotels (5*) complied with the category without node. All VIPAC's direct employees as well as the service providers who have been with us at the service of VIPAC were extraordinary in the sense of providing us with an unforgettable holiday, to them all our thanks.
Travel above our expectations for perfect organization and for speaking guides an excellent Italian and very prepared. Thanks to Miriam, Lorena, Shirley, Lisset, Reinaldo and Mauro. Of course wonderful views and archaeological sites.
We made a 15-day trip in Peru. From Lima, to the wonderful Machu Picchu. Just spectacular and special. A 10 for the agency and all its guides. Maximum punctuality and coordination. Thank you!!!
Excellent treatment and punctuality of all people. Many photos and helpful. The hotels all beautiful and very neat.
It was all very well were 14 unforgettable days, the companions and excellent guides, in lime Olinda took us x everywhere and explained everything , then in cusco July , are the names I remember , but all were very good.
15 days in Peru. Attention from Vi Pac that maximizes our our walk. Transfers from airports to hotels, transfers to different excursions. Daily communication from Via Pac 24 hours before each pickup: we receive reminders of schedules, weather warnings and clothing. Very passionate guides helpful and containers with the tourist! The best memories of cuzco, macchu picchu, ollantaytambo, pisac , mountain 7 colors, miraflores, lime, salt tip.
Incredible and breathtaking journey of 15 days we visited: Lima, Arequipa, Colca Valley, Lake Titicaca, Cusco, Valle Sacra, Machu Picchu, Paracas and finally Ica. The plus of this trip were certainly our very prepared and very kind Guides who have allowed us to immerse ourselves in the culture and history of place, especially Louis in Cusco who really made us feel at home. The organization was impeccable in all respects. The best honeymoon we could imagine.
My husband and I chose this trip and agency for our honeymoon trip and I have to say we couldn't choose better! The agency is very professional and the guides were very close and always willing to everything you needed. The trip to Peru has been one of the most special trips we have ever made, and it has been thanks to the professionalism and quality of the guides and the agency itself. They give you the information progressively and give you the itinerary day by day in detail, and the correspondent writes to you and is ready for whatever you need. 100% recommended!!!
Beautiful landscapes. We made a 15-day tour to Peru,lima,nasca,arequipa,cusco ,machu pichu,pisac ,paracas,the colorful mountain. Guide considerate, pleasant, patient.
Amazing experience of everything we've seen The places, culture, traditions and archaeological areas super interesting Very well coordinated VIPAC services They chose for us excellent hotels, beautiful and well located Lunch included delicious Our Aracely Guide.... The best Always attentive to any detail We were completely satisfied with the overall services Thank you for attending to us wonderfully They are an excellent company Claudia Mendoza Viajares Travel Experiences
We really liked the perfect Pacific Trips organization. We especially value the university training of our Guides in Cuzco and Machu Picchu or the dedication of the Guide and Driver in the Colca Valley.
Perfect organization, very attentive and knowledgeable attendees of the routes, places and history. Very interesting places.
I didn't make it to five, because I got so tired of the long bus rides and so slow. In Lake Titicaca we went to the island of Taquile which was not scheduled in the circuit and we were asked exclusively if we felt like walking without explaining that the road was all uphill at that altitude, which is quite suffocating and after giving us a meal in an already very high area we had to continue walking up to the town square, where we saw some typical dances and then walking down another part of the island where the boat was waiting for us, we had not been informed of this nor told that we could not turn back, as the boat had changed places. In general there was dissatisfaction on the part of travelers, as many of us have an age when we can not walk so much and less after the meal and at that height. Apart from that it was nothing interesting what we saw and this left us tired and injured for the next much more interesting excursions, both in Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu. Peaceful Trips service was very good and attention in hotels too
Very formal and punctual, the guides are mostly great professionals, they have everything very well organized. They accompany you from the moment they pick you up at the airport, until they take you to the hotel in case you have a problem fixing it.
Incredible trip, we liked everything very much recommend everything 100% Recommendations: see the Nazca lines by plane and climb the mountain huaynapichu is tired the climb but worth the views you will not regret climbing
The best way to see everything that Peru has to offer in the time available. The guides provided a lot of interesting information, and made Trips very enjoyable. You never felt abandoned in either location.
Super-trained guides, punctual transfers, impeccable organization. Everything was perfect. Absolutely an experience to recommend.
Our guide was Ronald Gibaja, excellent service, super attentive, very patient, super clear throughout the tour. I recommend :).
Very friendly, effective communication of the itinerary and support. The guide Juan was spectacular: Sofia very friendly and offering very good recommendations on transfers in Lima.
The tour is very complete and beautiful, we loved everything, the only thing that hurt us was the altitude sickness in Colca. From our point of view, we would remove that destination and add the Ruta del Sillar in Arequipa and one more night in Aguas Calientes.
Very enjoyable the whole tour and very professional the management of the Enterprise, being in touch at all times to remember departure times and itinerary. Especially good the whole part of Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu, with Elmer and Brissel respectively, whom we had only for ourselves during those tours and allowed to do better with their knowledge and attention something that is already spectacular. Highly recommended
Since our arrival in Lima, Peru we were welcomed and attended by staff of the Vipac agency, who had excellent coordination and support to enjoy this wonderful country; but what was most surprising was the human warmth of the staff of the same agency, who were reflective of what Peruvian people are. Wonderful Peru. They were part of our history and we will carry them in our hearts. Thank you all very much. Greetings from Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico.
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