Peru Tours 14D/13N: Amazon River - Machu Picchu - Titicaca L

Our team will meet you in the morning when you arrive at the Jorge Chávez International Airport. We will help you go through customs, and give you a hand picking up your luggage. Then we will drive you over to your hotel in Miraflores in our private van. There you will check in and you will have the whole day free to rest, relax, and get familiar with the vibrant Peruvian capital city of Lima. Lima, was founded by the conquistador, Francisco Pizarro, in 1535. In the evening at 6 pm. you will be briefed about the details of the tours that you will enjoy over the next 15 days in Peru. After hearing about all the details of your tours, feel free to begin your adventures by exploring Miraflores which is the most exclusive residential neighborhood in Lima.

A spectacular day in the City of Kings. On Day 2 we welcome you to Peru and begin the tours. Peru is a country of incredible contrasts and surprising treasures. Today we will begin in the morning by touring central Lima. With its 2000 years of history, it will amaze you. The center of colonial Lima has been declared to be part of the Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. Its historic edifices surround the Plaza Mayor ( Great Plaza.) During the tour we will appreciate the beauty of the imposing Archbishop´s Palace, the opulent Palace of the Government, the official residence of the president, and the Cathedral of Lima. The keystone of the Cathedral was laid by Francisco Pizarro during the 16th century. We will continue by visiting the San Francisco Monastery which was built during the 17th century and features some magnificent tile work. In the interior we´ll see the exceptional paintings, the ornate carvings, and the world famous library. On our way back to our hotel we will stop at the panoramic ¨Huaca Pucllana” Pyramid. This pyramid, which was constructed in the 4th century B.C., was a magnificent ceremonial center. It is an amazing archeological feat, and it was considered to be a sacred place by the Incas. After listening to a brief presentation, we´ll return to our hotel and have the afternoon free to explore the iconic sites that are close to the hotel. If you would like to continue a deeper exploration into Peruvian culture, you could participate in an optional tour to the Larco Herrera Museum. This museum is located in a restored 17th century mansion and is considered to be the finest museum in Lima. Here you will be able to see the largest collection in the world of pre-Columbian masterpieces, and a very impressive exposition of gold and jewels, the value of which cannot be estimated.

Today we begin our new adventure! We will fly out of Lima on our commercial flight. Our destination is Iquitos, the capital of Loreto. It is also considered to be the capital of the Peruvian Amazon. When you arrive you will be met by our team, and you´ll go on an exciting boat ride up the river to our lodge which is located in the heart of the Amazon. The scenery in the jungle is incredible. It is so full of biodiversity, more so than almost anywhere else on earth. After checking in, you will have welcome-to-the-lodge lunch. After lunch you can take a break at this rustic refuge. After siesta, you´ll begin to explore the magical trails along with your guide who is an expert in the local wildlife. This naturalist will be happy to share his knowledge of the enchanted forest. You´ll be hiking through forest covered with moss, orchids, and ferns. You´ll able to enjoy the best of the Peruvian jungle. Later you´ll return to the lodge for a good night´s rest.