In the morning start the excursion at the magnificent mud-brick burial platform of Huaca Rajada, where the world famous Tomb of the Lord of Sipan was discovered. Admire fabulous gold artifacts, precious stones and the ancient Moche civilization’s history. Then, continue to Túcume, an imposing 26 pyramids site of the Lambayeque culture. Afterwards, visit the brand new Tumbas Reales ...
Discover Kuelap, probably the most important archaeological site in the northern Peruvian Andes. Travel by road to the town of Nuevo Tingo where you will board the cable car which takes you to the entrance of Kuelap. Take in spectacular views of the deep ravine of the Utcubamba Valley and the vast landscape of the Andes, a patchwork of fertile fields carpeting the surrounding peaks. On a guided vi...
Crossing the Andes from Cusco to Puno and visiting Lake Titicaca is an unforgettable experience. Make this journey through some of Peru's most spectacular scenery aboard the PeruRail Titicaca train. Featuring an open-air observatory car, take in the majestic views as the Peruvian highlands and altiplano pass by. Its two dining cars, in the style of the Pullman cars of the 1920s, serve gourmet ...
Crossing the Andes from Puno (Lake Titicaca) to Cuzco, the capital of the Inca Empire, is an unforgettable experience. Make this journey through some of Peru's most spectacular scenery aboard the PeruRail Titicaca train. Featuring an open-air observatory car, take in the majestic views as the Peruvian highlands and altiplano pass by. Its two dining cars, in the style of the Pullman cars of the...
Today discover the best the Sacred Valley of the Incas has to offer. Stop at the Racchi viewpoint for incredible views before visiting Moray. Used as a botanical laboratory by the Incas, the circular agricultural terracing overlooks the Urubamba Valley is an excellent example of just how advanced the Incas were. Visit the nearby Maras salt flats, considered some of the best quality of salt in the ...
The small town of Chinchero is one of the Sacred Valley's most picturesque. Known as the birthplace of the rainbow, this traditional Andean village combines Inca ruins, a beautiful colonial church, spectacular mountain views and a very vibrant and colourful Sunday market. Chichero's local church was built in 1607 and sits upon the remains of an Inca palace, its interior is made up of ornate painte...
Explore the city of Cuzco today, one of Peru's most famous and beautiful cities. Also known as the Imperial City, the navel of the world to the Incas and the capital of the Inca empire; Cuzco today is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The day starts with a visit to the San Cristobal viewing point, which has a panoramic view of the city. Then to the picturesque San Pedro Market in the heart of the ...
This morning depart the bus station in Cusco for a journey to Puno, on the shores of Lake Titicaca; en route enjoy the magnificent scenery of the valley south of Cusco. Pass through the high altiplano, taking in some of the most dramatic scenery in the country. Make a stop at Andahuaylillas, which has a beautiful 17th Century church containing an impressive organ decorated with angels and cherubs....
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