Free half day to explore Lima.

Spend the day exploring by getting to know the city at your own pace. You’ve got plenty of options to pick from. Get to know downtown Lima and La Costa Verde, hit the markets and restaurants to get your grub on, or go back in time by visiting the catacombs. Depart to Paracas mid day.

Start day early with a tour of the Islas Ballestas to view a variety of wildlife including penguins, seals, and countless species of birds all while admiring the beautiful rock formations and caves formed on the islands. Opt in for lunch before starting second tour to the Paracas National Reserve Museum and visit to red sand beach, overlook coastal cliffs, and enjoy optional lunch in small fisherman village. Make way to Huacachina Oasis.

Spend the morning exploring the small town oasis of Huacachina before heading to Ica Museum to see mysterious archeological finds such as the famous elongated skulls. Followed by Pisco and Winery tour for some delicious drinks and relaxtion. Return to Huacahina to opt in for popular local fun, sandboard- ing and 4×4’s.

Take a guided tour of the Nazca desert cemetery and potter’s studio. Opt for a flight over the world known Nazca Lines before the overnight bus to Arequipa.

Arrive in Arequipa bright and early to settle into hostel. Opt to take a nap or start to explore this wonder- fully laid back city.

Optional Activities

* Arequipa City Tour
* Santa Catalina Monastery * Winery Tour

Accommodation

* Flying Dog Hostel (or similar)

Begin our day at 3am with a transfer to Colca Canyon. Spot llamas, alpacas and vicunas – alpacas’ wild ancestors – on the way to Chivay. Gaze in awe at the Colca Canyon, one of the world’s deepest canyons, while keeping an eye out for resident Andean condors, one of the world’s largest flying birds. Begin hike down to small lodge off the canyon’s cliffside. Opt in for a nice jump in the pool.

Included Activities

* Colca Canyon Hike Tour with Guide

Meals

* Breakfast (1), Lunch (1)

Optional Activities

* Zip Lining
* Hot Springs
* Pool

Accommodation

* Sangalle Lodge (1 night)

Begin day with trek back up canyon to small village at 5am. Witness the sunrise over the canyon and experience the fog reveal the many layers of the canyon. Enjoy local lunch before departing back to Chivay. Jump on a connecting bus and head to Puno to witness a beautiful sunset (depending on time of year). Opt in for dinner and get some much deserved sleep.

Included Activities

* Colca Canyon Tour with Guide
* Visit Maca Church & Small Town

Meals

* Lunch (1)

Optional Activities

* Take mule back to summit
* Take Photo with Andean Eagle
* Shop Market

Accommodation

* Colonial Plaza Hotel (Or similar)

Visit of floating islands of Uros on the way to Amantani. Opt in for a local boat ride. After arrival to Amantani is- land, we enjoy a nice meal lunch in local house and then hike up to top of island to experience cultural activities.

Included Activities

* Puno Tour with Guide

Meal

* Lunch (1 night)

Accomadation

* Colonial Plaza Hotel (Or Similar)

Embark on 8 hour ride from Puno to Cusco while stop- ping at ‘Sixteenth Chapel of the Americas’, Raqchi ‘Temple of Wiracocha’, and other off the beaten path archeological sites. Enjoy a buffet lunch at local restau- rant. Continue with route to Cusco. Arrive at ~4:30 pm, in which you will have the rest of the evening to enjoy yourself. Free evening.

Included Activities

* Sixteenth Chapel of Americas
* Temple of Wiracocha

Optional Activities

* Plaza de Armas
* Sacsayhuaman Tour

Meal

* Buffet Lunch (1)

Accommodation

* Milhouse Hostel (or similar)

Your choice to visit the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Maras, the agricultural experimental site, will make you feel you’re on a different planet. Morray, the beautiful cliffside salt pools operated by local salt miners. Learn first hand how Incan woman make dye for traditional garments and see the technicality of weaving. Or opt in to go white river raftingin the Urubamba River.

Optional Activities:

* Sacred Valley Tour (Maras/ Morray)
* Quading or Horseback riding

Meal

* Lunch (1)

Accommodation

* Milhouse Hostel (or similar)

Embark on 5 hour drive from Cusco heading to Santa Maria – just outside the jungle. Prepare for sharp turns, narrow roads, and beautiful scenery all around. Arrive in HydroElectrica and begin 2 hr trek to Aguas Calientes alongside the train rail. Once in HydroElectrica opt in for a nice evening at the thermal baths or enjoy a nice massage.

Included Activities

* Guided Trek- Hydro Electrica to Aguas Caliantes

Meal

* Lunch (1)

Accommodation

* Sinchi Rocha (or similar)

5 am guided tour up to Machu Picchu for sunrise. Either take the bus or hike up trail (hiking up trail is so much worth is!) Either stick with group tour or decide to venture off on own. Options are to head to Puerta Del Sol, or explore the main ruins. Catch train back to Ollantaytambo. Bus back to Cusco. Enjoy last night in Cusco.

Included Activities

* Machu Picchu Guided Tour

Optional Activities

* Bus Ride to Entrance

Meal

* Lunch (1)

Accommodation

* Millhouse Hostel (or similar)

Last breakfast together before departure. Thanks for joining us on the trip. We hope you enjoyed your travels with us – we know we surely did!

You are now part of the VSA family – We hope to travel with you again soon! Any questions you may have about travelling to any other part of South America, please don’t hestitate to let us know. We’re to help!

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