17-Nights Classic Peru and the Nazca Lines

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Let Railbookers take you on a 17-night adventure through Peru, exploring Lima, The Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Cusco, Lake Titicaca, The Colca Canyon, and Historic Arequipa. Enjoy diverse landscapes, ancient wonders, and cultural treasures with the help of a private guide, whilst enjoying the spectacular scenery along some of the country’s most scenic rail journeys.

Vacation Inclusions

Roundtrip rail to Machu Picchu
Cusco to Puno onboard the Titicaca Train
4 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Lima
2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in The Sacred Valley
1 night’s hotel accommodation with breakfast in Machu Picchu
2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Cusco
2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Puno
2 nights at the Colca Lodge including breakfast
2 nights hotel accommodation including breakfast in Arequipa
2 nights hotel accommodation including breakfast in Paracas
Full-day private city tour of Lima
Full-day private tour of Maras Saltpans, and Moray Terraces including lunch
Afternoon, and morning tours of Machu Picchu, including entrance fees
Half-day private tour of Cusco, and the surrounding archaeological sites
A full-day private immersive tour of Lake Titicaca and islands
Private transfer from Puno to Colca
Half-day private tour of Colca Canyon
Private scenic transfer from Colca to Arequipa, including lunch
Half-day private tour of Arequipa and Santa Catalina Monastery
Morning flight over the Nazca Lines from Paracas
Winery visit and pisco tasting
Huacachina Oasis visit, and a dune buggy tour
Morning shared cruise and tour of the Ballestas Islands
Roundtrip private guided car transfer between Lima and Paracas
Airfare from Lima and Cusco, and Arequipa to Lima
All airport/hotel/station private transfers

Trip Highlights:

Savor the freshest ceviche and indulge in the coolest Pisco Sours in the vibrant city of Lima
Explore the ancient, terraced fields and Inca ruins scattered throughout the picturesque Sacred Valley
Witness the awe-inspiring sunrise over the iconic Machu Picchu
Delight in the breathtaking Andean landscapes during a scenic train journey to Cusco
Wander through the historic streets of Cusco, the archaeological capital of South America
Experience the enchanting Titicaca train from Cusco to Puno
Discover the amazing world of Lake Titicaca and its floating villages
Spot the magnificent Andean Condors soaring over the vast Colca Canyon
Fall in love with the beautiful Arequipa, Peru’s ‘White City’
Get up close with Sea Lions, Dolphins, and Humbolt Penguins on the Ballestas Islands
Visit the desert oasis of Huacachina
Fly over the otherworldly Nazca Lines

Featured Destinations

Paracas National Reserve
Arequipa Arequipa Sparkling in the sun, Arequipa is called the White City because of the sillar, a white volcanic stone that makes up its buildings, modern ones as well as Spanish colonial. Peru's second-largest city sits surrounded by towering mountains—including the 19,000-ft/5,800-m volcano El Misti. The city itself is the home of the monastery of La Recoleta (with a museum and library) and several interesting churches, but its highlight is the Santa Catalina Convent. Built in the late 16th century (but closed to the public until 1970), it was a self-contained community, a place where nuns could worship and live without leaving the convent. Walk through the well-preserved structure, soak up the peaceful atmosphere and discover the tiny, secluded plazas and lovely courtyards within. From Arequipa, take a guided tour of Colca Canyon, one of the deepest canyons in the world (10,500 ft/3,191 m deep). (Day trips are possible, but they require many hours in a bus and are not recommended; two- or three-day trips are preferable.) Several local agencies arrange two-day trips with pleasant overnights in rural hotels. A journey to the canyon offers a view of extensive pre-Incan and Incan agricultural terracing, some of which is still farmed today, as well as a chance to see Andean condors at Cruz del Condor, a lookout point. Adventurous travelers can follow in the footsteps of the chasqui, the Incan foot messengers, and trek the canyon. The Cotahuasi Canyon is more remote than the Colca, but it is the deepest in the world, with stretches as low as 10,857 ft/3,300 m. It is located 125 mi/200 km northwest of Arequipa. Or visit the Reserva Nacional de Salinas y Aguada Blanca, a nature reserve with stunning lakes and salt flats, located high in the surrounding mountains. The area is about 465 mi/750 km southeast of Lima by air. By road, the distances are closer to 625 mi/1,000 km.	Destination Guide
Colca Canyon Colca Canyon Deep as the Grand Canyon in the USA, Colca Canyon is a colorful Andean valley with pre-Incan roots founded by the Spaniards in the 1530s. It's claimed to be the biggest and deepest canyon in the world making it impossible to see the bottom of the valley. Inhabitants of the valley welcome guests with a range of cultural, adventurous sports, and archaeological activities.
Puno Puno Puno lies on the shores of Lake Titicaca. This area is the cradle of the Aymara civilization and the birthplace of the Inca Empire.
Cuzco Cuzco The Cuzco (Cusco) region of Peru combines Inca legacy with Spanish colonial architecture in an atmosphere at once provincial and sublime. The chaotic marketplaces where campesinos barter grain or potatoes for multi-colored fabric belie the mute spirituality of the Lost Cities, where Inca stonework conveys order and balance. Such diversity enhances this inspiring nine-day adventure. The blue sky radiates with an intensity achieved only at high altitudes (the city of Cuzco lies 11,150 feet above sea level), while the landscape offers its unique pattern of exacting agricultural grids and tangled jungle masses.	Destination Guide
Machu Picchu Machu Picchu Machu Picchu is a fortress city of the ancient Incas, in a high saddle between two peaks 50 miles NW of Cuzco, Peru. The extraordinary pre-Columbian ruin consists of five sq. miles of terraced stonework link by 3,000 steps; it was virtually intact when discovered by Hiram Bibghan in 1911.	Destination Guide
Sacred Valley Sacred Valley The Urubamba valley is also named the Sacred Valley. It begins in the Urubamba's village and continues to Macchu Picchu.
Lima Lima Lima, "the City of the Kings," became the effective capital of the Viceroyalty of Peru, established 1560. Today, a visit to Lima may serve as a unique Peruvian experience that offers a glimpse into the Andean world, Spanish tradition and the country's modern aspect. Visit handsome old buildings and baroque churches that testify to the city's religious background and the Plaza de Armas, shared by the realms of the Catholic church, municipality and national government. The pre-Inca ruins of Pachacamac lie a short distance south of the city. Once a ceremonial site, Pachacamac has been the most important religious center of the Andean world since before the age of Christ. Stop and admire The Temple of the Sun and the Moon, Lima's outstanding museums, and Machu Picchu - a "Jewel in the Mist."	Destination Guide

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17-Nights Classic Peru and the Nazca Lines

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Vacation Inclusions

Featured Destinations

Arequipa

Colca Canyon

Puno

Cuzco

Machu Picchu

Sacred Valley

Lima

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