Peru Luxury Expedition 15D/14N – Nazca Lines, Inkaterra Amazon, Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu

At 4:00 a.m. in the morning when our representative picks you up from your hotel or place agreed and drives you straight to the first stop Paracas city, then we will start the tour to the Ballestas Islands, known as the Peruvian Galapagos. These islands are spectacular, eroded into numerous arches and caves which provide shelter for thousands of sea lions and seabirds, some of which are very rare… PRIVATE TRANSPORT to Nazca for the flight over in Nazca lines during 45 minutes and then we will continue your journey to the City of Ica, where we will visit the vineyards of Pisco (a grape brandy) and the famous Oasis called Huacachina. The huge white sand dunes surrounding the Huacachina lagoon are perfect to practice one of the ultimate sports in the area “Sandboarding”. During this adventure tour, you will immerse yourself in the magical atmosphere of the Huacachina Oasis, and oasis in the middle of the desert that will leave you breathless, you will discover the golden sand dunes and feel the thrill of an exciting buggy ride through the sand hills. While in the dunes of Huacachina, ride in a 4X4 tubular transport and practice sandboarding in the Huacachina desert. This trip will take you through beautiful dunes where you will enjoy an incredible extreme adrenaline rush. The driver will give you some important techniques to be able to slide with the boards, once down, the tubular will go for you and continue again practicing on different dunes and take spectacular photographs of the desert that shows us a beautiful whim of nature. In the afternoon, you will return to Lima and drop off at the hotel

Our tour includes:

• • Private and comfortable transport Lima, Paracas Nazca, Ica, Lima
  • Certified English speaking guide with many years of experience
  • Tour to the Nazca Lines during 35 minutes of over flight ( maximum 6 members on the aircraft )
  • Very professional pilot , and english spoken
  • Pisco Vineyard tour and Paracas Island tour in a GROUP service
  • Buggy ride by highly experienced instructor
  • Dune Buggy & Sandboarding tour
  • 4X4 Tubular transport ride and sandboarding practices in the Huacachina desert
  • Hotel accommodation based on 3* / 4* or even 5***** (Upon the guest request)

Our tour does NOT include:

• Meals ,our guide might recommend you a good place during your trip
• Taxes at the airport of the over flight since the cost it may rise up often

3 Hours prior of your flight departure, you will be picked up and transferred to the airport for the flight straight to Puerto Maldonado. Upon your arrival to the Amazon, your guide will meet you to begin your Amazon adventure with a 25-minute boat ride navigating the clay-coloured Madre de Dios River to reach Inkaterra Hacienda Concepcion lodge. Settle into your stylish stilted wooden cabaña or room on our private eco-reserve and then head to the palm-thatched Casa Grande dining room for an à-la-carte lunch before exploring the rainforest on foot, starting from the Ecocenter. Take a walk along the Concepcion Trails, winding through the property’s nature trails for an immersive introduction to the intricate ecosystems of the Amazon basin. Backed by the protected Tambopata National Reserve and built on the grounds of a former cacao and rubber plantation, Inkaterra Hacienda Concepcion harbours primary and secondary rainforest inhabited with exotic wildlife and tropical plants. At dusk witness the enchanting transformation of the rainforest from a diurnal to a nocturnal environment on a guided Twilight River boat ride, as animals and birds of the daytime give way to species specially adapted to the shadows of the night. See if you can spot species lurking on the riverbanks and stars of the southern hemisphere. In the evening enjoy à-la-carte dining, drawing on local Amazon ingredients for inspiration. Retreat to your cabaña or room to listen to the curious calls and croaks of the rainforest night.

Visit Lake Sandoval, a glassy, ox-bow lake located inside the protected Tambopata National Reserve, reached via a sun-dappled rainforest trail. Board a dug-out wooden canoe to quietly paddle through a stream and glide onto Lake Sandoval, flanked by picture-perfect palms. This lake is home to many species of birds, the endangered giant river otter, red howler monkeys, red-bellied macaws, anacondas, side-neck turtles, black caimans amongst others. Return to Inkaterra Hacienda Concepcion in time for lunch. In the afternoon, we recommend climbing the exhilarating Inkaterra Canopy Walkway, a sophisticated and safe network distributed over seven ecologically constructed hanging suspension bridges, strung between eight treetop observation platforms above the forest floor. This is an unforgettable opportunity to observe the rainforest from the rooftop and gain a sense of its size. Ascend the first vertiginous tower 42 meters (138 feet) above ground, keeping an eye out for bright toucans, woodpeckers, trogons, monkeys and the three-toed sloth. Back at the lodge, you can venture out onto the Rainforest by Night excursion. Armed with flashlights, as your senses heighten to the movement and sounds in the undergrowth of the forest, keep an eye for species that only emerge during night time. On the other hand, if you wish to rest, book yourself an indulgent therapy at our NUA spa, built in the middle of the rainforest. (Additional cost applies). À-la-carte dinner is served from 19:00.

Breakfast is served in Casa Grande with check-out at 10:00. Depending on the time of your departure flight, lunch can also be arranged (additional cost applies). Embark your ready-waiting motorized wooden boat for the 25-minute return trip along the Madre de Dios River until arriving at the airport. Please note that activities and excursions are subject to change depending on weather conditions at the time of your visit. Upon your arrival to Cusco (Flight details: To be confirmed) our guide and representative will be waiting for you, holding a small board written your names and then, you will start with this lovely tour to the Sacred Valley (The Valley is located 500 meters lower than the Cusco City, allowing a better process for acclimatizing to the altitude) the ancient capital of the Inca empire. This mountainous region of Peru offers mystical awe-inspiring sights to discover. You will also stop at CRISTO BLANCO (White Crist) with a special view of the Cusco city, it’s nearly impossible to visit Cusco region without taking note of the 26-foot tall. The statue, called Cristo Blanco (Spanish for “white Christ “) which that stands guard over the ancient city, imposing from its perch atop the nearby hill of Pukamoqo. The statue also brims with meaning and metaphor. Its physical stature illustrates the primacy of Catholicism in Peru, and with the erstwhile seat of the Inca Empire in its shadow, the imagery of colonial conquest is manifest. After a brief of information, you will continue with the tour to the Sacred valley where you will enjoy the breathtaking mountainous region of Peru offers mystical awe-inspiring sights to discover. The tour includes the visits Awana Kancha or (Alpaca farm) an exhibition Centre of Textiles and South American Camelids. You will be shown the different methods of processing the alpaca fiber, from the animal to the final product. Alpaca Farm is a weaving center with the goal to keep alive the traditional textile arts. Here you can see four members of the camelid’s family – llama, alpacas, vicunas and guanacos. Alpaca has thick wool and is the most commonly used while the vicunas are small and delicate with fur considered the finest. You can meet these fours camelids, learn about the harvesting of the different wools and the natural dying techniques and have change to see native weavers from different areas showing their weaving style and dress afterwards, you will be dropped off at the Hotel Pisac Inca Guest House 3*** https://www.pisacinca.com/ or Posada del Inca Yucay – Perú 4****https://www.sonestapiyucay.com/

Our service Includes:

• • 3 Day Amazon trip in Tambopata by Inka Terra
  • All the activities and meals during the 3 Day Amazon trip (according to the detailed itinerary)
  • A Native spoken guide who was born and raised up in the amazon
  • Reception and transfer service in Cusco by English speaking guide
  • English speaking guide “with many years of experience in the tourism field”
  • Private service only with excellent driver
  • Private transport with Air-conditioned and very spacious for all your personal stuff
  • Tour Cusco, White Christ, Alpaca farm, Sacred valley
  • Entrances to the sites (Tourist ticket, which is valid to visit 16 sites in Cusco region during 10 days)
  • Local lunch and very tasty (vegetarian option)
  • A big tank of Oxygen if for any reason someone needed
  • Inkaterra Canopy Walkway and Anaconda Walk
  • Entrance fees to Lake Sandoval (SERNANP), Inkaterra Canopy Walkway
  • Basic equipment for each excursion
  • Hotel accommodation in Aguas Calientes village based on 3* / 4* or even 5***** (Upon the guest request)

Our tour does NOT include:

• Flight tickets (International And domestics) but we might help you with it too
• Compulsory supplement of US$ 95 per traveler on the nights of December 24th and 31st

You will be picked up from your hotel at 9am, to start with the tour to the Andean native markets and ruins of Pisac and Ruins. This mountainous region of Peru offers mystical awe-inspiring sights to discover… along with farms and villages that welcome you with a taste of daily life. The citadel, at the entrance to this gorge, now in ruins, controlled a route, which connected the Inca Empire with Paucartambo, on the border of the eastern jungles. Set high above a valley floor patch – worked by patterned fields and rimmed by vast terracing, the stonework and panoramas at Pisaq’s Inca citadel are magnificent. Terraces, water ducts and steeps have been cut out of solid rock, and in the upper sector of the ruins, the main sun Temple is equal of anything at Machu Picchu. Above the temple lie still more ruins, mostly unexcavated, and among the higher crevices and rocky overhangs, several ancient burial sites are hidden. Around 11am, we will head to the AMARU COMMUNITY where our hosts, the native from “Laraypas indigenas of Amaru association” will explain us their daily life, traditions, and the work the association does on behalf of the tradition culture and the environment protection. Finally, we will continue with our amazing trip to the community of Amaru, we dress in the traditional custome to feel the Inca Culture in their greater understanding. The experiential tourism is to teach and learn the Andes custom, the textile is made from nature dyes (will perform a mystical ceremony with COCA Leaves) we also collect native plants, we spin alpaca wool, and we will make textiles until final finish. Discovering the plants, we will begin the “weaving workshop” including a hike through a native forest and visiting the association´s nursery, where we will choose the plants that we will use to dye our fibers. We will also discover the medicinal and culinary properties of some of these plants. The weaving process, we will get into the entire handmade weaving precess, sheering and hand spinning the wool, dyeing the fibers and doing the design in the warp and wefts, and finally weave in the telar de cintura or waist loom, traditionally used by the local women to weave. We will learn the ancient techniques, take pictures, and be part of the whole process, where we will be able to make our own textile, which will be a little be a lifetime experience. During our stay in the community of Amaru, we will enjoy natural appetizers, drinks and nutritious lunch- healthy and lovely made by the local women of Amaru. Local community artists or children from the school will share with us some local music. However, after enjoy the traditional local lunch you will head back to the wonderful and amazing trip to the village of Maras, and the saltpans, which have made it famous. The saltpans are an unforgettable site-people from Maras have diverted a salt-laden spring coming out of the hillside, evaporating the water to collect salt, as their ancestors have done for centuries. We will walk among the saltpans; witnessing a scene largely unchanged from Inca times. Afternoon, you will explore Ollantaytambo, an archaeological site that the Incas built as a fort and includes a temple, agricultural terraces, and an urban area. There are two distinct sectors: Araqama Ayllu, the religious and worship zone, and Qosqo Ayllu, the residential area. Ollantaytambo was an important administrative center with probable military functions due to the walls and towers. There are also traces of ancient roads and aqueducts. The town of Ollantaytambo is called a Living-Inca-Town, since the inhabitants maintain very old practices and customs. Hotel Sol Ollantay Boutique 3* https://sol-ollantay.cuzco-hotels.com/en/ or Hotel El Pakaritampu 4* https://pakaritampu.com/

Our service Includes:

• • Pick up from your hotel in the Sacred valley
  • English speaking guide “with many years of experience in the tourism field”
  • Private service only with excellent driver
  • Private transport with Air-conditioned and very spacious for all your personal stuff
  • Tour to Pisac Market, Ruins, visit local and native people, Maras, Moray, salt mines, Ollantaytambo
  • Entrances to the sites (Tourist ticket, which is valid to visit 16 sites in Cusco region during 10 days)
  • Entrance to Maras village which is the control to the salt mines
  • A big tank of Oxygen if for any reason someone needed
  • Agriculture activity and Local lunch at Amaru community
  • Hotel accommodation in Aguas Calientes village based on 3* / 4* or even 5***** (Upon the guest request)

Our tour does NOT include:

• Dinner, and you can order at your hotel or any good place around your hotel

Important note:

In case no one in the group DO NOT want to do the short Inca Trail, it should not be a problem since you can continue the trip by direct train to Aguas Calientes, just let us know 1 Day before, even if part of the group wants to continue with the walk there would be no problem since the meeting with the rest will be at the end of the day around 5:00 pm in Aguas Calientes.

After your breakfast, our tour guide will pick you up from your Hotel in Ollantaytambo for a train journey of just over one hour till kilometer 104 (starting point of our trek). As soon as we arrive to this point, we will cross a bridge to the check point and show your passports then we will start a soft walk into the other side of the Vilcanota River the trail heads off to the right towards the ruins of Chachabamba. After a visit this impressive Inca ruins with buildings on stone, we`ll continue the trail road most of it on stone steps, heads south and begin climbing the mountain, great views around of the high jungle area and mountains, before entering the cloud forest. Then the trail leaves the forest and goes west while continuing the uphill hike in open grassland. After hiking in the sun for about three hours, the trail descends into a shaded forest. This is where trekkers can enjoy a beautiful waterfall. After leaving the waterfall and forest, trekkers will arrive at the lower part of the incredible ruins of Wiñay Huayna, steps to climb to reach the superior edifications described as temples. We will have plenty of time for a guided exploration sorted by our experienced guide and time to explore and pictures in our own. By the time we arrive to this complex, it will not be crowded, because most trekkers headed to the Sun gate and Machu Picchu. It is recommended that you start the trek with at least 2 liters of water. After lunch in Wiñay Huayna ruins, we continue through a cloud forest full of bromeliads, orchids and fern trees. You will walk the last part of the original trail with amazing features stone steps and tambos, resting places, and climb the 60 steps before arriving to the Inti Punku or “Sun`s Gate”. From this point, you will be able to contemplate and observe this marvelous place, last 45 minutes to be on front of this wonder, where you can feel an inner peace. Spend a short time for pictures and views then we prepare our mind for the next early morning, time to take a bus for 30 minutes to Aguas Calientes town. Hot springs pools are optional or just free time to chill out at this small village. Night at the Hotel Tara MachuPicchu 3* https://taramachupicchu.com/ Or Hotel Jaya Suite Machu Picchu with Jacuzzi 4* https://jayamachupicchu.com/

Useful Information about the SHORT INCA TRAIL:

• • Starting Altitude – 2100m / 6900ft.
  • Highest Altitude – 2730m / 8,792ft.
  • Walking Distance – 10km / 6.3 miles
  • Accommodation – Based on 3* / 4* and even 5* (upon the guest request)
  • Overall Difficulty – Easy to Moderate difficult (depends on your level of fitness).

Please take Note::

Consider that the Train Companies covering the service to Machu Picchu don´t allows passengers to travel with voluminous baggage, allowing only a small piece of hand-luggage that should travel with the passenger. This is why we suggest travelling with a small backpack or bag, where you can pack only what is strictly necessary for your stay in Machu Picchu. We will take care of taking your heavy luggage to your hotel in Cusco.

Our service Includes:

• Pick up from your hotel in Ollantaytambo at 6:30am to catch the train leaves at 7:05am (VISTADOME TRAIN SERVICE)
• English speaking guide “with many years of experience in the tourism field”
• Train tickets by VISTADOME (Luxury train with the best panoramic windows and faster train)
• Entrances to the Short Inca Trail (Book months in advance to check the availability)
• Private group service only without any intermediate companies
• A special Box-Lunch (Quinoa chaufa with chicken pieces, vegetarian with soya meat, fruits, water, candies, etc )
• Note: The box lunch must be carried by the customers since there is not porter on the way
• Bus tickets Machu Picchu to Aguas calientes (shared touristic service only)
• Dinner in Aguas Calientes, vegetarian available service
• Hotel accommodation in Aguas Calientes village based on 3* / 4* or even 5***** (Upon the guest request)

This day, is one of the most interesting and glorious day during your whole trip, you will be picked up from your Hotel very early where our guide will meet you at your hotel at 5:00am to aboard the first touristic and shared bus to drop off you at the main door where you have to show your original PASSPORTS at the check point , and then try to be the first visitors inside of the wonder of the world Machu Picchu and the archaeological sites you will have complete guided tour during 2 to 3 hours of this spectacular mystical place. The GUIDED tour includes walk through the different sections such as The Urban sector, the agriculture sector, and the Inca Culture used the religions zone. After the guided tour in Machu Picchu, you will have free time to explore by yourself, walk at your own space, many selfies and to meet other tourists into the sanctuary. At the time of your entrance to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain, your guide will direct you to the entrance to either of the two so that you can continue with your walk, which will take between 2 to 3 hours to go up and down. Any of these walks will be done on your own and must be booked months in advance and pay an additional USD 95 at the time of booking. Afternoon, bus down to Aguas calientes for lunch, walking around, thermal baths, visit some museums, and botanic gardens. Afternoon you will catch the train ride back to Cusco, and upon your arrival pick up and drop off at your hotel at Hotel Terra Viva Centro Cusco 3* https://tierravivahoteles.com/tierra-viva-cusco-centro/or Casa Andina Premium 4* https://www.casa-andina.com/es/destinos/cusco/hoteles/casa-andina-premium-cusco

Our service Includes:

• • Buffet Breakfast at your hotel which is already included
  • Pick up from your Hotel in Aguas calientes by your tour guide
  • English speaking guide “with many years of experience in the tourism field”
  • A shared touristic bus up from Aguas calientes to Machu Picchu and bus down
  • Private group service only without any intermediate companies
  • Entrances to Machu Picchu (Book months in advance to secure the tickets)
  • Train tickets from Aguas calientes / Cusco by Vistadome (Luxury train service)
  • Lunch prior of your train departure
  • Hotel accommodation in Cusco based on 3* / 4* or even 5***** (Upon the guest request)

Our tour does NOT include:

• Entrances to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu MT which is USD95, and must be booked months in advance

Although Machu Picchu is to be considered the symbol of the Inca Empire, reputation earned thanks to its spectacular location and architecture, the true Inca jewel was Cusco, ancient capital of the Empire, where the Incas did rule and were considered God-kings. In addition, the arrival of the Spanish Conquistadors and the Catholic religion brought another huge architectural transformation, resulting in a completely unique City. At 9:00 you will start with this famous traditional tour involves the visits, first Tambomachay (Temple of the Water) a center of adoration and worship of water. Puca Pucara (Reddish place) that was used as a military control center. South American Camelids, we’ll visit the farm and learn about ancient South American camelids, the domestication process, and the species developed by the Incas. Discover the two varieties of alpacas and llamas, and their ancestors, such as guanacos and vicuñas. Observe the animals up close and take photos. Immerse yourself further in the local culture by seeing how the natives practice weaving and the skills they use to produce textiles. Q`enqo (Labyrinth) A religious center dedicated to the adoration. Sacsayhuaman (Majestic place with impressive works in stone which some up to 120 tons) We will then continue driving up to Sacsayhuaman archeological site, which literally means “decorated head of the Puma.” Oral tradition claims that around 70,000 people worked on the palace for 50 years. Main Cathedral (Marvel of the religious) The Koricancha (Temple of the sun) Finally, Afternoon, you will do the walking tour into the city where you will explore San Blas area or Barrio de san blas one of Cusco’s oldest neighborhoods. The Inca Museum installed in the Admiral’s House, an important monument of colonial architecture. The museum keeps the main Inca archaeological collection in Peru Inca culture that reflects and other archaeological cultures of the region of Cusco. San Pedro Market (One`s of the biggest market of Cusco) On the walk to it you’ll generally notice more and more street vendors and ladies in traditional dress sitting on the side of the streets selling nuts, popcorn and other small bags of dried foods. You’ll spot more and more local shops (tiendas) selling the most random of things all in the one tienda. If you’re looking for an alpaca jumper, a freshly made juice, a bag of nectarines, some plantains to fry, buttifaras (ham sandwiches served on French bread) or some cheesy gifts for your parents or friends back home you’re definitely on your way to the right place! Free time for leisure and explore the city on your own.

Our service Includes:

• Buffet Breakfast at your hotel which is already included
• English speaking guide “with many years of experience in the tourism field”
• Private transport with Air-conditioned, and very spacious for all your personal stuff
• Guided tour at the Inca ruins, and Qoricancha (Temple of the sun)
• Entrances to the Incas sites such as Sacasayhuaman / Qenqo / Pucapucara / Tambomachay
• Entrance to Qoricancha (Temple of the sun)
• Local lunch at one the great restaurant with the best view to Cusco city (Vegetarian optional)

At 04:00 a.m. you will be picked up from your hotel to start with this amazing tour and hike to the Rainbow Mountain. It is about a three-and-a-half-hour drive in our private van, during which we will pass through traditional villages and see some amazing views of the Andes… When we reach the trailhead for this hike, we will stop and enjoy a lovely breakfast, after breakfast, we will begin the hike at 3,700 m/12,139 ft elevation. From here, we will start hiking for approximately 45 minutes to get to high point 5050msnm, from the top there is an extraordinary view of rainbow colors and snow peaks, it will be enough time for us to take easy. Along the way, you will enjoy amazing views of the Andes, glacial peaks, red mountains, rocky hills, and traditional llamas and alpacas grazing along the valley. Once we arrive at the top of Rainbow Mountain, you will have enough time to absorb the majesty of the red mountains that surround this area. You will also see amazing views of the valleys and Ausangate Glacier Peak in front of you. Ausangate is the tallest mountain of the Cusco region (just under 21,000 ft elevation), after taking a few amazing pictures we will begin our descent with a two-hour, downhill hike. After lunch, you may visit some of the local homes, where you can see the lifestyle of these people, who still practice the ancient traditions of the Incas. Here, they speak quechua, practice their earth-based religion and agriculture. They honor the mountain spirits and the Sun, to ensure that their crops and herd’s flourish. The natives also weave the textiles that you will find in the museums around Peru…Finally, after our interactions with the locals; we will start our return trip back to catch our private van back to Cusco.

Useful Information about the Full Day Rainbow Mountain

• • Starting Altitude : 3350m / 5050m/16,568ftft.
  • Highest Altitude : 5050m / 16,568ft.
  • Distance : 10km / 6.2 miles
  • Walking distance : 8 Km ( 5 Miles )
  • Duration of the hike : 3.5 Hours
  • Overall Difficulty : Moderate to streneous , lenghty, high altitude

Our service Includes:

• • Breakfast, your hotel will provide you a box-breakfast to take away
  • Pick up from your Hotel in Cusco at 4am
  • English speaking guide “with many years of experience in adventure hiking”
  • Very comfortable private transport with Air-conditioned, and very spacious for all your personal stuff
  • Entrances to the Rainbow Mt.
  • Buffet Lunch at local restaurant on the way back to Cusco / At Colca restaurant
  • A big tank of Oxygen if for any reason someone needed

Our tour does NOT include:

• Horseback riding or motorcycle, but you can hire at the beginning of the hike

A gastronomical journey that takes you throughout the Peruvian coast, highlands and jungle, the different and unequivocal flavors that you will try throughout our cooking class will spoil your palate as you participate in the best culinary experience found in the city of Cusco. Experiences will immerse you into the world of Peruvian gastronomy and is a personalized and participatory class developed in a fun and dynamic environment so that everyone can join in no matter the amount of kitchen knowledge or previous experience had. In Taste Peru, we are committed to deliver the best experience for our guests, showcasing the cultural diversity of our country through our gastronomy, taking you on a trip across its history and learning about professional cooking techniques in our fully equipped cooking studio where you’ll prepare a delicious full meal always guided by our experienced chef. Be immersed into a fascinating trip to the San Pedro Market, where you’ll be introduced to a vast variety of local and ancient products, learn about the history behind them and their impact in today modern Peruvian gastronomy. Later, we’ll invite you to our cozy cooking studio, located inside a colonial times house (two blocks away from the market), where you’ll step back in time to enjoy a modern Peruvian cooking class guided by a professional Peruvian chef and rounding up all we saw at the market.

THE STEPS: In just 04 hours you will engage in our six step course including topics such as the history of Peruvian gastronomy, concepts of the kitchen, tropical fruit and Andean super food tasting, Pisco tasting, Pisco Sour and Chilcano de Pisco preparation and finally the preparing and cooking of two of Peru’s most emblematic dishes: Ceviche and Lomo Saltado with Alpaca.In addition, the chefs from our restaurants will spoil you with creole and Novo-Andina small bite appetizers such as cuy (guinea pig), stuffed potatoes, aji de gallina and causas, amongst others.

STEP 1: THE INTRODUCTION: Our instructor/Chef will provide an introduction to Peruvian culinary culture touching on the history, biodiversity and geography of the subject while also explaining the different concepts and gastronomical theories surrounding it.

STEP 2: COLORS, AROMAS AND TEXTURES: Our interpretive “Market” space provides all of the products one may find at the local San Pedro Market but in an organized, clean and safe manner. This is a concentrated space with Peruvian potato varieties, diverse types of aji peppers, corn and quinoa amongst many other products.

STEP 3: THE EXOTICS: Because of its tropical location, Peru is home to many tropical fruit varieties and during this step we will have the opportunity to enjoy sweet, acidic and semi-sour seasonal fruits.

STEP 4: A SEA OF FLAVORS: Our first dish will be a delicate Peruvian ceviche made using fresh coastal fish with a mix of local ingredients that make it unique and unforgettable.

STEP 5: PISCO O’CLOCK: During this step we will enjoy Peru’s prized liquor while learning its intriguing history. To finish this step, we will prepare our Pisco Sour and Chilcano de Pisco.

STEP 6: WOK-ING TIME: After the demonstration and instruction given by our Chef all of the participants will prepare their Lomo Saltados utilizing wok sautéing techniques. We will then enjoy our meal and provide the recipes of the dishes prepared during the class.

Our service Includes:

• 4 Hours of gastronomical experience
• Lunch at cooking class
• An advanced English-speaking professional chef and Guide
• A full immersive one tour across the local San Pedro market
• A three hours hands-on cooking class in our private group studio
• Pisco Sour making class
• Hands on opportunity to create a three courses Andean/Peruvian inspired meal
• Exotic fruit tasting dessert
• All ingredients and equipment and bottle water
• Hotel accommodation in Cusco based on 3* / 4* or even 5***** (Upon the guest request)

In Cusco, you will be picked up and transferred to the train station and embark on an unforgettable journey aboard the Titicaca train, traversing the breathtaking landscapes between Cusco and Puno. Over the course of a day, you’ll cross the towering Peruvian Andes, reaching the mystical shores of Lake Titicaca. Be captivated by the beauty of the highlands and altiplano, as the vibrant melodies and traditional dances of the region fill the air with life and culture. Savor exquisite onboard cuisine, including delicate snacks, a gourmet lunch, and a comforting afternoon tea. Along your route, you’ll make a stop at Abra La Raya, the highest point of the journey, where sky and earth meet at 4,300 meters above sea level.

Belmond Andean Explorer is South America’s first luxury train that combines genuine daytime getaways with sleeping accommodations at night, all while traversing the Peruvian Andes.The Belmond Andean Explorer train travels along one of the highest train routes in the world, crossing through breathtaking cities on its way from Cusco to Lake Titicaca (Puno) and Arequipa, and exploring natural wonders and ancient kingdoms on one and two-night trips. ANDEAN EXPLORER TRAIN – CUSCO TO PUNO. On this tour, you can travel in a comfortable train through the beautiful Andean landscape. The tour begins in Cusco and ends in Puno (Lake Titicaca). The train, a luxury Andean Explorer, is first class and the route is considered one of the best in all of South America. From start to finish, this tour lasts 10 hours. The train is decorated in the style of Pullman trains since the 1920s. It has a restaurant car and an outdoor bar-car; from here, you can enjoy the views of the Andes and the Huataney River. You can admire the alpacas and vicuñas feeding on the plains and the locals strolling through the small villages. The train also makes a brief stop at La Raya, located at an altitude of 14,150 feet (4,313 m), La Raya houses a colonial chapel located on a high plateau. It is a very picturesque and attractive area. During the trip, you will enjoy a gourmet lunch, afternoon tea and musical entertainment; Many times, there is also a fashion show of typical Peruvian costumes. Guests have unlimited access to coca tea, chamomile tea and water. Upon your arrival to Puno, pick up and transfer to Hotel Tierra Viva 3* https://tierravivahoteles.com/en/tierra-viva-puno-plaza/ or Casa Andina Premium – Puno 4*https://www.casa-andina.com/es/destinos/puno/hoteles/casa-andina-premium-puno

Our service Includes:

• • Pick up from your hotel in Cusco and dropped off at the train station
  • Luxury train service Cusco to Puno
  • Morning: Boarding and departure
  • Mid-morning, breakfast and Scenery
  • Enjoy a delicious breakfast served in the dining car, featuring refined Andean cuisine
  • Watch as the stunning Peruvian landscapes unfold, with vast valleys and towering mountains
  • Lunch and high altitude
  • A gourmet lunch is served, continuing the fine dining experience
  • The train will climb to the Cordillera de La Raya, the highest point of the Andes
  • Afternoon: Tea & Descent
  • Enjoy afternoon tea and cocktails while taking in the panoramic views from the observation deck
  • The train begins its descent towards Puno
  • Arrive at the station in Puno, located on the shores of the famous Lake Titicaca
  • The journey takes approximately 10 hours and 30 minutes
  • Arrival to Puno, transfer to hotel
  • Hotel accommodation in Cusco based on 3* / 4* or even 5***** (Upon the guest request)

Our tour does NOT include:

• Dinner, you can order at your hotel (vegetarian options)

A 2-day island tour from Puno is a popular Lake Titicaca experience, typically including visits to the Uros floating islands, the Amantani homestay, and Taquile Island. On day one, you’ll explore the Uros reed islands, then sail to Amantani to stay with a local family and enjoy their home-cooked meals and cultural activities. Day two involves visiting Taquile Island, known for its fine textiles, before returning to Puno.

At 8am you will be picked up from your hotel. Travel and after 2 hours by motor boat and then you will arrive at the Uros Island. Fishermen and hunters inhabit the floating islands of the Uros ( Uros Floating Islands – 12,467 feet above sea level (30 minutes by boat). The residents of the Uros use the cattail, a type of rush, which grows in the lake, to create the conditions that ensure the islands stay afloat. The dense roots that the plants develop support the island. The roofs are waterproof and the houses are extremely humid because of the surrounding water. Continue traveling in our boat, we will get the next island called Amantani, just arriving there will be first contact with local’s families, they bring you up to the homes, there you get your accommodation for one night in basic typical room between the agriculture fields. The local family will supply yours all foods (1L – 1D – 1B). After lunch all the group together walk up to highest point of island, called Pachatata temple = 4200m. Is the best place to get pictures from all surround views of this blue sacred lake of the Incas. After the explanation of your tour guide, back to the homes to get your dinner and then you can go to enjoy typical dances with the local music players , and you will be able to participate in intercultural activities until dinner time. After dinner, you will watch a typical show. Overnight in local family home.

At 7am after family breakfast meet the entire group and travel by boat to the Taquile Island, 2 and half hours crossing the lake you will arrive at the last place to visit. Visit and explanation about the live, culture, typical costume and every common activity at the main square, short treks around the island including lunch in the co-operative restaurant, there is also a co-operative shop on the plaza that sells exceptional woolen goods which are not cheap but of very fine quality. Taquile Island is famous for its craft production, particularly for its beautiful textiles. The island is narrow only about 1 KM wide, but 6 to 7 Km. long, on Taquile there are numerous pre-Inca and Inca ruins and Inca terracing… At 5pm you will return to Puno and transfer back to Hotel Tierra Viva 3* https://tierravivahoteles.com/en/tierra-viva-puno-plaza/ or Casa Andina Premium – Puno 4*https://www.casa-andina.com/es/destinos/puno/hoteles/casa-andina-premium-puno

Our service Includes:

• • Transfer service Hotel / Port / Hotel Day1 & Day2
  • Motor Boat transport with toilet facilities
  • English speaking guide ( Bilingual )
  • Entry ticket to Islands
  • 1 night accommodation in a family home on the island of Amantani
  • Entry ticket to Llachon Island
  • All meals: Day 1 – 1 lunch, 1 dinner / Day 2 – 1 breakfast, 1 lunch

Our service doesnt Includes:

• • Tips for your guide
  • Fee to ride a traditional reed boat (paid on site – 25 soles per person)
  • Optional: Bring some gifts for your host family in Amantani.

What to Expect in a 2-Day Tour:

Day 1: Uros & Amantani

• • Morning: Depart Puno by boat and travel to the Uros Floating Islands, where you’ll learn about the unique lifestyle of the Aymara people and how they build and live on their man-made reed islands.
  • Afternoon: Arrive at Amantani Island and check into your homestay with a local family. You’ll enjoy a home-cooked lunch and have the option to hike to the Pachatata or Pachamama temples to witness a stunning sunset over the lake.
  • Evening: A typical local dinner will be served, and you may have opportunities to participate in local music and dance.

Day 2: Taquile & Return to Puno

• • Morning: After breakfast, you’ll sail from Amantani to Taquile Island.
  • Afternoon: Explore Taquile Island, observing the local culture and the famous textile-making traditions of its residents.
  • Late Afternoon: Return to Puno, with most tours concluding around 5:00 PM

Our service Includes:

• • Buffet breakfast in your hotel
  • Pick up from your hotel in Puno and transfer to the port
  • Explore the floating island and learn about the life of the Uros Inhabitants
  • Experienced and Local English-speaking guide
  • Completely private service to Uros floating Island and Taquile
  • Interaction with local families and free time for photos
  • Private speed Boat (Round trip)
  • Entrances to the sites Uros and Taquile
  • Local lunch at one of the restaurants of Taquile Island (Vegetarian optional)

Our tour does NOT include:

• Dinner, you can order at your hotel (vegetarian options)

After your breakfast, head towards Juliaca and an excursion to the Silluastani towers ( Sillustani is located at an altitude of 3,840 meters (12,600 feet) above sea level. The site is near the city of Puno, Peru, and is known for its impressive chullpas, which are pre-Inca and Inca funeral towers )The pre-Inca Sillustani funeral towers lie next to the Umayo Lake and form part of one of the largest and most important necropolises in the world. Used by both the Altiplano civilization and the Incas and their wives “Collas” to honor their dead and in preparation for the after-life. They were abandoned when the first Spanish arrived. With over ninety chulpas (tombs), all built from volcanic rock, those for the Incas can be easily recognized by their finer detail. Transfer to Juliaca airport for the flight back to Lima.