Los Angeles to Lima, Peru

We depart from Los Angeles to Lima on LATAM Airlines, the premier airline of South America. Our departure is scheduled for 12:50 p.m.

Lima

Half day Lima City tour: Cathedral, San Francisco Convent and Larco museum. We will begin the visit of the city with an exploration of Colonial Lima. First, we will stop off at the Main Square, to explore it on foot and admire the exteriors of the Government Palace, the Cathedral, and the City Hall, all examples of Lima's still-present colonial architectural opulence. We will visit the Cathedral; as walking through its numerous chapels, we'll discover various architectural styles and learn about the religious history of Peru. We will continue with the visit to San Francisco Convent built in the 17th century, and its “Catacombs” ancient underground cemetery of Lima. Afterwards, we will head to Larco Museum, an eighteenth-century Viceregal mansion that houses more than 3,000 years of Peru's pre-Columbian history. The museum boasts a supremely fine collection of gold and silver jewelry and worship paraphernalia. The museum also contains a famous collection of erotic ceramic tomb art that gives insights into various aspects of pre-Columbian sexuality. Finally, we will begin a journey through the streets of modern Lima as head toward the most traditional of the residential zones of the capital: San Isidro, the heart of the city's financial district; and Miraflores, a perfect spot to enjoy wonderful views of the Pacific Ocean.

Lima to Cuzco to Sacred Valley

After Breakfast we will transfer to the airport for a short flight to Cuzco. Upon your arrival in Cusco, we will meet you at the airport to transfer you Pisac, a beautiful place where Incan and Colonial influences have reached a perfect balance and created the unique way of life of the local inhabitants. We will get a chance to explore this quaint town, famous for its artisan markets where we can find extraordinarily fine jewelry and ceramic and textile craftwork. Afterward, we will visit one of the last remaining Incan towns, Ollantaytambo, which was once fiercely guarded by a massive fortress. We will discover the large archaeological complex of what used to serve as a wayside inn for royal delegations on long journeys. Surviving structures here include multiple walls and towers that were used to protect the citadel from possible invasions. You will enjoy lunch at Wayra’s restaurant with Paso Horse show.

Sacred Valley / Machu Picchu / Cuzco

Full day visit to the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu departing from the Sacred Valley. We will depart from our hotel at the scheduled time and go to train Station. The comfortable Vistadome train ride from there to the station at Aguas Calientes is packed full of spectacular vistas. On our arrival, we will take a bus that will drop us at the admission fee to the citadel of Machu Picchu itself. Unearthed for modernity by Hiram Bingham more than a century ago, Machu Picchu is considered one of the seven wonders of the world. Its architectural beauty, spectacular natural setting, and the energy that radiates from its enigmatic buildings will take your breath away. We will follow in the footsteps of the ancient Incas as we take a tour of the magical citadel led by one of our guides. Afterwards we will enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant. Finally, we will return to Aguas Calientes train station and catch the Vistadome train back to train station. Upon arrival at Poroy rail station, you will be greeted by our representative who will give you the transfer to hotel in Cusco. 

Cuzco 

Sacsayhuaman + Manos de la comunidad + Koricancha + Catedral + Plaza de Armas. After a relaxed breakfast, we will start the day visiting the Sacsayhuamán fortress. This colossal building of enormous carved and precisely joined stones, is an outstanding example of Inca military architecture and is undoubtedly, one of the largest constructions in Tahuantinsuyo. We will continue to start a walking the Koricancha, “enclosure of gold” in Quechua, a temple dedicated to the worship of the Sun god, which, according to the stories, had entire walls covered with gold inside. Finally, we will visit the Cathedral where we will stop to discover the mysteries it keeps on a guided tour and admire its beautiful atriums and priceless paintings from the 17th and 18th century Cusco school. 

Cuzco to Lima

Day at leisure to explore Cusco on your own.  Late afternoon transfer to the airport for our flight to Lima.

Lima to Los Angeles

Early morning departure from Lima.  Connecting flights to your final destination.

To Book This Tour, Contact:

Carol Alegre, Tour Manager
Tel: (801) 483-6165
Email Carol

 TOUR ID#9224H03

CASH DISCOUNT of $100.00 for final payment by check