Exploring the Wonders of Peru

Breakfast. Today you visit the town and market of Chinchero, a picturesque Indian village located high up on the windswept plains of Anta. Local weavers have revived pre-Hispanic techniques featuring natural dyes and motifs inspired by daily life. Lunch will be served at a Local Restaurant. The setting in Maras with stunning views of the Vilcanota mountain range makes this an experience to delight all the senses. Next, we will head for Maras, driving through a patchwork of fields that blend into the snow-capped peaks. The colonial village of Maras is known for its nearby salt pans, harvested since pre-Columbian times. We’ll also explore Moray, an intriguing Inca site where terraces are arrayed in concentric circles.

Breakfast. Your adventure begins in the beautiful Huaypo lagoon, high in the Andes, which provides water for local communities and crops. Reflected in its blue waters are mesmerizing images of the surrounding mountains and nature. Enjoy two hours of paddleboarding or kayaking around the lagoon, absorbing the serene views and the rich biodiversity.

Breakfast. We start the day by picking you up early from your hotel to transfer you to the train station of Ollantaytambo, from where you will board the train towards km 104 of the railway line. You will meet your tour guide and pass a control point of the Inca Trail. We’ll begin with a 3-hour uphill hike towards the archaeological complex of Wiñaywayna. Afterward, you will eat lunch and walk for another 2 hours to the Intipunku Sun Gate, from where you will have a spectacular view of Machu Picchu. Enjoy the magic of the ancient city before taking a bus to the nearby town of Aguas Calientes.

Breakfast. Visit this unique Inca citadel and its surrounding complexes on a private visit. Machu Picchu stands 2,430 m above sea-level, in the middle of a tropical mountain forest. The extraordinarily beautiful setting encompasses the upper Amazon basin with its rich diversity of flora and fauna. Enjoy a delicious lunch in Machu Picchu Pueblo. At approx. 16.50hs, you will board the bus to Aguas Calientes, where you will take the Train to Ollantaytambo or Poroy. Upon arrival, meet your Swifts Travel representative for a private transfer to your hotel in Cusco.

Breakfast. Enjoy a half-day tour of Cusco, which includes a visit to the cathedral on the Plaza de Armas and the Santo Domingo Temple, a Dominican church built on the foundations of the Koricancha, an important Inca temple devoted to worship of the sun. Your tour also includes a visit to the impressive fortress of Sacsayhuaman, overlooking the city of Cusco. Continue to Qenqo, one of the finest examples of artfully carved rock. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy at leisure.

Breakfast. On a day’s excursion from Cusco to Palccoyo, experience wild, natural, and colorful landscapes hidden deep in the Andes. Be ready for an early-morning pick-up at 6.30am from your hotel. Set off with your guide for a walk to the rainbow mountains – learning about the distinctive geology as you go. You’ll also be able to view towering Ausangate Mountain and explore the Stone Forest. A delicious box lunch will be served as you admire the breathtaking panoramic views. Return to Cusco at around 5.30pm.

Breakfast. Fly to Lima where one of our representatives will be waiting to escort you to your hotel. Spend your first day exploring this vibrant city at your leisure or relaxing in your hotel. Enjoy the renowned culinary scene at your own pace.

Breakfast. Meet your Swifts travel guide to begin your Lima city tour including the Larco Museum. Visit the Plaza Mayor, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Continue on to the cathedral, the Government Palace, City Hall, and the Archbishop's Palace. Next, explore the San Francisco Monastery, which houses the largest exhibition of colonial religious art in America. Travel through modern Lima to visit the fascinating Larco Museum, home to a renowned collection of ancient Peruvian gold and silver.

Breakfast. Considered the gastronomic capital of South America, Lima has bountiful attractions when it comes to food. Join us on a tour beginning at a local market then continue to a well-known restaurant where the chef will show you how to make ceviche and introduce you to other seafood-based specialties. Sample the iconic Peruvian cocktail, pisco sour. Immerse yourself in the colors, flavors, and heritage of Peruvian cuisine in a sociable, friendly cooking class.

Early this morning, meet your guide in the hotel lobby for a private transfer to Pisco airport. Board a shared Cessna Caravan high-wing aircraft for a spectacular flight, gaining a bird's-eye view over the Paracas sand dunes and enigmatic Nazca Lines. Look out for more than 30 complex animal figures, such as a monkey, spider, and hummingbird on this unforgettable 1.5-hour flight. Return to your hotel in Lima by private transfer.