DAY 2  CAJAMARCA - LEYMEBAMBA

Flight to Cajamarca City:  Early transfer to the airport for your flight to Cajamarca city.

Inca's thermal baths:  15 minutes from the city of Cajamarca, are the Baños del Inca. It takes this name because its thermal waters, of volcanic origin, were visited by the Inca Atahualpa to relax and recover strength. At present, it is a medicinal spa that attracts national and international tourists. Its waters reach temperatures of 72 ° C (158 ° F) and contain sodium, iron, magnesium, potassium, calcium, lithium, strontium and silica. Because of these chemical properties they help in the treatment of rheumatic, bronchial, nervous and skin diseases. Also, the Baños del Inca offer the service of collective pools, individual pools, outdoor swimming pools, massage services, sauna baths that include treatments with eucalyptus, among others. Relaxing in these therapeutic waters is an unforgettable pleasure.

Private Trip From Cajamarca to Leymebamba : The trip is simply spectacular, the journey shows the traveler the climatic and geographical diversity of the Peruvian Orient. A beautiful route and little explored. It is necessary to imagine the amount of ecosystems that can be seen, on route we will pass from the Mountain range to the "two points form an amazing canyon whose depths meander the Marañón River. As you go down the canyon the vegetation grows more and more, the greenness of the fields lights up, the climate leaves its frigidity to become a shame and below see, encased between the foothills of the hills, a kind of long oasis in the middle of wastelands: the town of Balsas". The trip continues to the town of Leymebamba where you'll spend the night

The Leymebamba Museum: It was built from the need to have a suitable place for the conservation of the mummies and archaeological materials recovered in the Laguna de los Cóndores in 1997. This work was carried out by the Mallqui Center with contributions from the international community from Austria, Finland , Italy and the United States, as well as important contributions from the Institute for Bioarchaeology, the von Hagen family and Discovery Channel.

The Leymebamba Museum houses the largest collection of mummies in the world (219 mummies), a unique museum in Peru, with samples of the Inca Culture, Chachapoyas and the influences of the Spanish colony on pre-Hispanic cultures, the very beautiful museum in its interior, as in its exterior areas, was built in 2000 to protect the mummies and the articles found such as ceramics, quipus, looms, musical instruments, among others that remained hidden in the mausoleums of the rocks that surrounded the Laguna de Los Cóndores , the museum has received economic and cultural contributions from prestigious universities around the world, in front of the museum we will see endemic hummingbirds in the company of a good coffee.

The Leymebamba Museum is an archaeological museum Is mainly dedicated to the Chachapoyas culture and was inaugurated in June 2000.1 The Leymebamba Museum has 5 rooms: 3 archeology rooms, one for ethnography and one for informative activities. The collection of the museum has 261 mummies and more than 200 funerary goods, most of them were found in the Laguna de Los Cóndores during an archaeological project, overnight in Leymebamba

  DAY 3  REVASH MAUSOLEUMS - KUELAP FORTRESS

Hike To Revash Mausoleums 38.5 KM north distance from Leymebamba,district of Santo Tomás, province of Luya is located the famous Mausoleums of Revash.At an altitude of 2,800 m, the mausoleums are located in a "cave excavated at the height of the limestone rocks of Cerro Carbon.

The Funeral houses: The height and shape of the houses vary. The houses are always adapted to the wall and the space of the cave in the rock where they are located. They can have one or two floors and there are only side entrances. Sometimes, between one mausoleum and the other, there is a wall in common.

Painting And Findings The houses are made of a mixture of stone and clay. Its roofs are only symbolic because they are protected by rock. They are painted red and around there are cave paintings, also in red. This color comes from the seeds of the achiote fruit.

The drawings come from concentric circles and images of camelids (llamas!). There are motifs that represent a cross in low relief, better known as “Andean Cross”, the Andean cross or “chackana”. We can also see “T” and “rectangles” whose meaning is always an enigma. Some scientists are trying to identify the designs that decorate the mausoleums and rock walls. The concentric circles would be symbols of life to accompany the living. Chakanas are associated with power and war: therefore, they are related to death.

Several objects have been found inside these mausoleums. Thanks to them, we can know that they were the prestigious and powerful collective residences of deceased people. French archaeologists Henry and Paul Reichlein believe that the construction of this village of the dead took place in the 14th century.

To The Tribes Of The Clouds, Kuelap Fortress the fortress of kuelap is located 131 kilometers from the village of Chachapoyas Striking citadel of the Chachapoya people at 3,000m. Optimally preserved, equipped with a cable car that cancels the effort to reach it, Offers a fantastic view of the valley. The majestic fortress, an important archaeological site built by the Chachapoyas civilization, is a large stone architectural complex, a well-preserved fortified complex with circular houses. It was inhabited by the proud population of the Chachapoyas, also called warriors of the clouds ... and when you get to the city you understand why (among other things Chachapoyas comes from the Indian word "chachapoyacuno" which means "forest or mountain of fog"). In fact, from the outer bastions you dominate the valley below and the view is truly spectacular.

Kuélap or Cuélap located in the northeastern Andes of Peru, in the province of Luya, was built by the Chachapoyas archaeological culture. Sitting on the limestone ridge on the top of Cerro Barreta (3000 meters above sea level). The platform extends for almost 600 meters and has a perimeter wall that in some places reaches 19 meters in height.

  DAY 4  CHACHAPOYAS - JAEN - LIMA

Early hotel pick up and private transfer to Jaen airport for your flight to the city of Lima, Upon arrival in the city of Lima Capital of Peru, Reception by our representative at Jorge Chavez airport and private transfer to your selected hotel, Overnight in Lima

  DAY 5  PARACAS - HUACACHINA OASIS- NAZCA

Early hotel pick up, transfer to the terminal for a double decker bus trip to Paracas Bay.

In Paracas: Boat excursion to "Ballestas Islands Known as the Peruvian Galápagos, these rocky islands overlooking the sea are accessible only by boat and can not be visited, just to protect the fauna.They owe their fame to the extraordinary presence of different animal species: birds (goslings, partridges) , cormorants of Peru, pelicans of Bougainville, seagulls, vultures ...), the small Humboldt penguins, dolphins, sea lions and sea lions that occupy entirely some of their beaches on these rocky islets, about 90 minutes off the coast of Paracas. Visiting this archipelago costs half compared to that of the Galapagos in Ecuador.

Visit Ica's Sand dunes and the Huacachina oasis: "we begin the guided visit to an old cellar, which produces grappa, among others, the famous Pisco. We will be able to know the whole process for the production of Pisco and you will make a tour of the cellar with a worker. After visiting the winery, visitors are invited to try and taste the different types of pisco and wines produced in this winery. Then we continue our tour with a visit to the Regional Museum of Ica, which is undoubtedly one of the most important museums on the southern coast of Peru. Here you can see interesting antiques from different cultures that lived in the department of Ica. Finally, we head towards the Oasis of Huacachina, which is located at a distance of 5 km from the center of Ica. In this beautiful lake, you can enjoy the peace of this place and go around looking for beautiful images. Huge dunes that surround the lagoon, allow visitors to practice one of the most fascinating sports of this region, the popular sandboarding.

Recommend making a tour in dune buggy, taking advantage of the opportunity to surf on the sand! It is a perfect activity for lovers of strong feelings."

At time, transfer to the terminal for a 2 hours bus trip to Nazca", upon arrival in Nazca, pick up at the bus terminal and private transfer to your hotel selected, Overnight in Nazca.

  DAY 6  NAZCA LINES - BUS TRIP TO AREQUIPA

"The lines of Nazca are drawn on the ground, these geoglyphs of the Nazca desert is located on an arid plateau that stretches for about eighty kilometers between the cities of Nazca and Palpa, in southern Peru. There are more than 300 different designs, including the stylized profiles of common animals in the area (the whale, the parrot, the more than 180 meters long lizard, the hummingbird, the condor and the enormous spider about 45 meters long). In total, the geoglyphs are composed of more than 10,000 lines, some of which measure 30 m in width and extend for more than 9 km, so they are clearly visible from the air or from the top of the nearby hills. The figures: The tree, The wings (or shells), The alligator astronaut, The whale, The dog, The hummingbird, The shells, The condor, The iguana, The blade, The lizard, The hands, The mythological orc, The parrot, The pelican (or alcatraz), The spider, The monkey, The snake, The spiral, The star, Technically the Nazca lines are perfect. The kilometric lines are drawn with very small deflection angles. The drawings are well proportioned, especially if we think about their size. These lines are evidence of a great knowledge of geometry by the ancient inhabitants of this area".

At time transfer to terminal for a double decker bus trip to Arequipa city, upon arrival, pick up and private transfer to hotel selected, overnight in Arequippa

  DAY 7  AREQUIPA CITY TOUR - TRIP TO CHIVAY

Exploring the City of Arequipa:"The city, since 2000, is part of the prestigious UNESCO World Heritage list. Its charm derives from the mixture of Spanish and indigenous cultures, still visible, especially in the city's unique architecture. Called the white city for the color of the houses that compose it, here is the famous monastery of Santa Caterina and you can admire, Plaza de Armas where there is an impressive cathedral. On this guided tour you will visit Monasterio of Santa Catalina, even if you can not get more than colonial buildings, you should not miss this monastery that occupies an entire neighborhood and is surrounded by impressive walls: it is one of the most fascinating religious buildings in all of Peru . The main square of Arequipa, which has not been ruined by modern buildings, is a sort of outdoor museum of sillar architecture - white, imposing and unique from an aesthetic point of view.

Trip to Chivay (Colca Canyon):The trip offers travelers the opportunity to experience one of the most spectacular tourist attractions and wonders: the Colca Valley and the Colca Canyon. The first stop is in the national reserve of Salinas and Aguada Blanca to observe the auquakes such as vicuñas, alpacas and llamas. Then we stop at the Mirador de los Volcanes to admire a variety of volcanoes that reach over 5,000 meters: El volcano Misti, Chachani volcano, the volcano Pichupichu, Hualcahualca, Sabancaya, Chucura and the Cordillera de Chila. Arrival in Chivay and in the afternoon possibility to visit the thermal baths. We will spend the night in Chivay", overnight in Chivay

  DAY 8  COLCA CANYON EXCURSION

The Colca Canyon Excursion: On this day, you'll stop in several Andean cities: Yanque, Maca, Pinchollo to take pictures and short visits. The highlight of the tour is the stop near Cruz del Cóndor. Here you will see the impotent Condor of the Andes: a real natural and spectacular show!, On time return to Chivay and time to your leisure to explore and enjoy the village and thermal baths" overnight in Chivay

  DAY 9  TRIP TO LLACHON COMMUNITY - TICONATA ISLAND MUMMIES - HOMESTAY

Trip to Llachon Community by private car:Route offers great natural sceneries. Along this paved road we will drive throughout small towns, as well as a beautiful lagoon called Lagunillas, where trout farms can be seen, and if you are lucky you might also see Andean flamingos and many others Andean birds. The highlights of this road are without doubt the burial towers of Sillustani, enormous cylindrical constructions built long before the Incas. The Sillustani towers are perhaps the finest and the most perfect cylindrical constructions of ancient Peru, as such perfection can be found no where else in South America. A tour optional if time permite to Sillustani will give you a better view into the life of pre - Inca civilizations, and exploring the area you can marvel with the great beauty of the Umayo Lagoon, which is located at the foot of Sillustani natural platform.

At time, arrival to Llachon, this peninsula offers fantastic views of the Lake and short hikes to surrounding hills with beautiful lookout points and ancestral ceremonial centers. About 1,300 inhabitants spread out the peninsula and they belong to the ethnic group of Quechua.

To Ticonata Island and Its mummies: A Short boat trip to the Island Ticonata, In this place several archaeological remains were found such as: Funeral Baskets, Mummies, Ceremonial Vessels, Keros, among others, currently these are exhibited in the Tiahuanaco Museum located on the same Island, overnight in Llachon community Homestay.

  DAY 10  TITICACA LAKE BOAT EXCURSION

To the Island of Taquile: Arriving on the banks of the Taquile, we must walk along a narrow path, enjoying the view of Lake Titicaca and the typical houses inhabited by Quechua natives.In the main square, you will have some free time to explore this place alone. Later, we will have lunch at a local restaurant (they usually offer grilled trout).After lunch, we go down to the dock to take our motor boat to continue our excursion.

To Uros Floating Islands: Continue the trip on search of the etnies of Uros and its community,The uros or urus are an ethnic group that is distributed in the Collao plateau in territories of Bolivia, Peru, The floating Uros Islands occupy a small corner of the world’s highest navigable lake, Lake Titicaca. It’s fair to say that there is no other place like it on earth. At the end, return to Puno and transfer to your hotel selected, overnight in Puno.

  DAY 11  ROUTE OF THE SUN PUNO TO CUSCO

Route of the Sun From Puno To Cusco:It is an entertaining way to travel on the Puno Route to Cusco. Enjoy the tourist attractions offered by the famous "Ruta del sol". The trip leaves from the city of Puno going to Cusco, almost 400 km between both cities. The service includes 5 stops to visit:

Pucara Museum:Pucará is located at 3900 meters of altitude, was the first regional population nucleus in the Titicaca basin north of the lake during the Late Formative Period (500 BC-200 AD), which provides valuable information about the origins of the Andean civilization in the highlands. During its heyday it covered more than a square kilometer and housed thousands of bureaucrats, priests, artisans, farmers, shepherds, and possibly warriors. The Pucará style is identified by impressive monolithic sculptures with a variety of geometric, zoomorphic, and more intricate anthropomorphic images, multi-colored ceramics in a variety of ritual and domestic forms.

Abra La Raya:The line is 4335 meters high.Abra La Raya (La Raya) is the watershed between the valley that flows into Lake Titicaca and the valley that leads to Cusco and the Sacred Valley. The altitude is 4,338 meters (14,232 feet).

Marangani Buffet Lunch:Marangani (Sicuani) is located at 3552 meters of altitude.Sicuani is a relatively large city of the highlands. The city is an important intersection, with the road to Puno / Arequipa passing through here. This city is surrounded by beautiful snowy hills. Afterwards, you have a buffet lunch in our exclusive restaurant with a family atmosphere.

Raqchi "Temple of Wiracocha":Raqchi is 3225 meters above sea level.The most important building inside the complex is the "Wiracocha temple" that according to the ancient chroniclers was built by the Inca Wiracocha in honor of the invisible Superior God of the Andean people: "Apu Kon Titi Wiracocha".The "Wiracocha Temple" is a great construction for that age. Architecturally it is classified as "Kallanka", that is, a tall building completely covered with straw (wood and "ichu").

Arrival to Cusco City around 17:00 p.m. Upon arrival, pick up and transfer to your hotel selected, overnight in Cusco

  DAY 12  SACRED VALLEY TOUR - TRIP TO SANTA TERESA - THERMAL BATHS

Exploring the Sacred Valley of the Incas: Undoubtedly a key sector of the Incas solution. Its mild climate and fertile plains rare and fruitful combination for the Andes. It was also the path to the jungle and therefore an area with access to the fruits and plants of the tropical plains. The Sacred Valley has an altitude of 2800 meters and combines the charm of the beautiful landscape with many important archaeological sites.08.00 a.m. We leave early in the morning to Pisaq, which is located in the Sacred Valley of the Incas in 1 hour Cusco (Cuzco), we will tour the archeology of the region, which will last about two hours. Then we head towards Urubamba for where we will pass the different villages like Coya, Lamay, Calca, and the valley of the Vilcanota river. We arrive in Urubamba around noon, and have lunch in a buffet restaurant (not included in the tour). Then we will head towards Ollantaytambo, where we will have a guided tour of the site

Trip to Santa Teresa:We continue the journey to Santa Teresa, along a winding ascent toward the Abra Malaga and the snowy Veronica is located at an altitude of 4,316 meters where we can enjoy the magnificent landscapes of the Cusco geography. After a short break of 15 minutes in the Abra Malaga, the descent into the jungle of the Inca trail through the different climates that combine the paradisiacal landscapes of majestic snow to the hot jungle of the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is undertaken. To the height of Alfamayó find an Inca trail in admirable condition fully paved. Place where begins the process of asphalt road, continue towards the district of Santa Maria; Located at an altitude of 1,575 meters

Colcamayo Thermal Baths in Santa Teresa:Then we can walk for 30’ to Santa Teresa Hot Spring Constructed on the slopes of the mountain and on the banks of the Urubamba River, the thermal water complex has three pools, of different sizes and depths, which are supplied with medicinal water that varies between 40ºC and 44ºC. The thermal baths of Santa Teresa differ mainly from the other springs of Peru because of its crystalline waters. These medicinal waters possess properties to treat cutaneous ulcers, bone pain and rheumatism. In the thermal baths you can also submerge under cold streams from the Uripata lagoons, which provides a comforting sensation. At the bottom of the pools there is soft sand and around the pools we can contemplate rocks, vegetation, the sound of the river and the mountain. The thermal baths of Santa Teresa are fully equipped with bathrooms, showers, dressing rooms, soccer fields, space for camping, cafeteria, kiosk for food and beverage supply and a viewpoint. It also has a hydromassage system, overnight in Santa Teresa

  DAY 13  SANTA TERESA - WALKING TO AGUAS CALIENTES

Walking from Hydroelectric to Aguas Calientes: This day we will take a car to Machu Picchu Hydroelectric Station it take us 30’ drive to continue the journey of adventure, those who wish to walk are three hours of Hydroelectric to Aguas Calientes “ Town of Machu Picchu ”; where we will place in our respective assigned hotels in this itinerary tours to Machu Picchu will have some free time ( Optional) a train journey of 20 minutes distance to Aguas Calientes.

  DAY 14  MACHU PICCHU & HUAYNA PICCHU

Guided Visit of Machu Picchu & Hike to Huayna Picchu: Rise to Bus Station for a 20’ journey to the famous Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu, bus drive, climbing 6 km. to the incredible site of Huayna Picchu also known as Wayna Picchu ( Quechua " Young Peak " ) The number of daily visitors allowed to enter Huayna Picchu is restricted to 200. The Incas built a trail up the side of the Huayna Picchu and built temples and terraces on its top. The peak of Huayna Picchu is about 2,720 meters (8,920 ft ) above sea level, or about 360 meters ( 1,180 ft ) higher than Machu Picchu. According to local guides, the top of the mountain was the residence for the high priest and thelocal virgins.

Machu Picchu Every morning before sunrise, the high priest with a small group would walk to Machu Picchu to signal the coming of the new day. The Temple of the Moon , one of the three major temples in the Machu Picchu area, is nestled on the side of the mountain and is situated at an elevation lower than Machu Picchu. Adjacent to the Temple of the Moon is the Great Cavern, another sacred temple with fine masonry. The other major local temples in Machu Picchu are the Temple of the Condor, Temple of Three Windows, Principal Temple,"Unfinished Temple", and the Temple of the Sun, also called the Torreon. Then we'll participate in a guided tour of the Citadel, visiting the Main Plaza, the Circular Tower, The Sacred Sun Dial the Royal Quarters, the Temple of the Three Windows and various burial grounds.

The Sun Gates of Machu Picchu boast a picture - perfect vantage point overlooking Peru'smost famous ruins. Tourists flock to this outcrop high in the Andes Mountains to enjoy the same view featured on virtually every postcard depicting the Machu Picchu citadel. Also known as Inti Punku, the Sun Gates consist of two stones perched at a narrow passage in the crevice of the mountain just above Machu Picchu. The sun shines brilliantly through this portal each day when it rises - hence the name.

Return to Cusco city in a train journey: at 14.30 p.m or 19.00 p.m train back to Cuzco, upon arrival transfer to your selected hotel for overnight in Cusco.

  DAY 15  INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT

Flight to Lima city: On time, hotel pick up and transfer to the airport for your flight to Lima city, at time check in for your international flight.