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Southern perú
south Peru on Wheels
– Self driving the Grand South: From Lima, drive south along the Panamericana highway to Paracas (Ballestas islands sea excursion to watch sea lions, penguins and several birds). Continue to Nazca(Optional Flight over Nazca lines and figures). Trip to Puerto Inca to reach Arequipa white city and volcanoes, then to the Colca canyon to see on the higthlands grassing vicuñas and then down to Yanque. In the valley there are more than 20 colonial churches and the spectacular Condors flight.
Puno and the blue Titicaca Lake, and the unforgettable day navigation to the floating Uros islands and the Taquile cultural island waits for you.
Next day, crossing the highlands, the Pukara museum shows the idols and other sacred objects of this very old culture. Once passing the La Raya pass, you enter the Cusco region visiting the Inca’s capital and the cultural Inca and Colonial fascinating blend , the Sacred Valley Pisac and Ollantaytambo munuments to finally including Machu Picchu and car drop off in Ollantaytambo), or even returning to Lima along another exciting route in 3 weeks.
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Itinerary
Day 1 | arrival to lima
Upon arrival, you will be met at the airport and driven to your hotel.
Day 2 | Lima
Today you are at leisure and have time to explore the capital of Peru. We are also happy to plan a guided city tour for you, including the interesting San Francisco church down town and the Larco Herrera Museum in Pueblo Libre. Please ask us if you are interested.
Day 3 | Lima - Paracas
After breakfast, your rental car will be brought to the hotel. A guide will help you with the takeover and the contract formalities, who can also give you valuable tips for your further trip.
Driving distance approx. 270 km, tarred road
day 4 | Paracas - (Islas Ballestas) - Ica - Nazca
In the morning there is the opportunity to take a boat tour to the Islas Ballestas, the "Galapagos - Islands of the Little Man" off Paracas (can optionally be booked on site
The next stage continues to Ica, where a visit to the archaeological museum and the Huacachina oasis, surrounded by huge sand dunes, would be recommended. Then continue to your destination for today in Nazca. On the way, you will have the opportunity to visit the small museum of Maria Reiche before moving into your hotel in Nazca in the late afternoon.
Driving distance approx. 210 km, tarred road
day 5 | Nazca - (overflight of the lines from Nazca) - Puerto Inca
The morning is at your leisure. On site, on request, there is the possibility of flying in small aircraft over the enigmatic "Lines of Nazca", discovered only in 1926, which cover an
Later, continue south to Puerto Inca, a stretch of beach with remains of Inca buildings that were probably used to dry and store fish and seafood. The overnight stay is also in the village of Puerto Inca. On the way, a detour to the cemetery of Chauchilla with its many mummies, southeast of Nazca, is also possible.
Driving distance approx. 170 km, tarred road
Day 6 | Puerto Inca - Arequipa
Today you drive again on a section of the famous Panamericana through seemingly endless desert areas, which are suddenly cut by narrow green valleys. In Ocona,
Driving distance approx. 420 km, tarred road
Day 7 | arequipa
Arequipa, which is located at an altitude of 2,350m, is ideal for acclimatization for the onward journey to the higher regions of the country. Stroll through the alleys of the
Day 8 | Arequipa - Colca Valey
You drive north to the Pampa de Canahuas, where Vicunas are often observed. From the top of the pass at 4,800m there is a magnificent view of the volcanoes Ambato,
Driving distance approx. 160 km, partly gravel road and partly tarred road
Day 9 | Colca Valey, excurtion to cruz del condor
Today we recommend heading west to Cruz del Condor. The slopes, which have been terraced for cultivation areas since Inca times, are becoming rarer and candelabra cacti
Driving distance approx. 160 km, gravel road
Day 10 | Colca Valey - Puno
You should leave immediately after breakfast, because the route over the lonely expanses of the Aguada Blanca plateau to Lake Titicaca takes about 7 hours by car.
Driving distance approx. 370 km, mostly tarred road
Day 11 | Puno - boat trip to the Uros and Taquile
Today you will leave your car at the hotel and take a boat tour on Lake Titicaca.
You will visit the well-known "floating" reed islands of the Uros and the island of Taquile.
Day 12 | Puno - Cusco
The next stop is a full-day drive north over the Altiplano to the former capital of the Inca Empire of Cuzco. This trip can and should be interrupted again and again at temples,
Driving distance approx. 390 km, tarred road
Day 13 | Cusco
Today is at your disposal to get to know one of the most beautiful colonial cities in the world intensively. In addition to visiting the colonial center with the grandiose buildings
Day 14 | Cusco - pisac - Ollantaytambo
Today's excursion takes you to and through the Urubamba Valley or the "Sacred Valley of the Incas" as it is often called. Protected by the snow-capped giants of the Cordillera
Driving distance approx. 100 km, tarred road
Day 15 | ollantaitambo Machu Picchu
Without a doubt, a highlight of this trip is waiting for you today. After breakfast short walk to the train station in Ollantaytambo and from there with a train ride through
Hint: When booking the hotel category "Superior" today including dinner (A).
Day 16 | Machu Picchu
WThis morning you will visit the extensive excavation site for a second time. Bus transfer from/to Aguas Calientes, entrance fee and a local guide are included. In the afternoon,
Driving distance approx. 20 km, tarred road
Hint: Currently, visits to Machu Picchu are limited to a maximum of 4 hours and are only possible with a guide. The guides will accompany you on both visits on predetermined, different routes through the complex.
Day 17 | The Sacred Valley of the Incas
Enjoy another day in this special place. You can plan relaxing hours in the lodge, explore the small village or make excursions e.B. to Chinchero, Maras, Moray or Maukallaqta,
Day 18 | Return journey from cusco
Until departure, you still have time for final inquiries or purchases. With the transfer and the return flight via Lima backhome, a journey full of highlights ends. Alternatively, we recommend a detour to the tropical Amazon region or the start of the follow-up program.