Splendors of Peru, Really Good Oportunity to Know Peru

Peru is a great destinations in the last years manyscenery are spectacular as we pass endangered
people travel to Peru, here some tips tour tograzing Vicunas and ponds with Andean Geese. We
discover the Land of the Incas. Upon the arrival intocan see many snow peaks and volcanoes from here.
Lima the staff from Sun God Expeditions, took us toWinding down into the Colca, stay at the
the hotel in exclusive zone of Lima in Miraflores forcomfortable Colca Lodge. (Breakfast, Lunch and
your overnight For the next day travel to Paracas:Dinner)Arequipa: After breakfast, early departure to
some three hours south of Lima. and stay at thereach the Cruz Del Condor viewpoint, a few
Paracas Hotel to rest for the next day tour.Early inkilometers before Cabanaconde, where the Colca
the morning Ballestas Islands tour, These spectacularCanyon starts. Here Andean Condors and other Birds
islands, eroded into many caves and arches, provideof Prey, roost on inaccessible ledges and once hot air
shelter for thousands of seabirds and hundreds ofthermals have developed, produced by the burning
sea-lions. Although the islands fall just outside theAndean Sun, they circle out gaining height and
Paracas National Reserve they are protected byprovide stunning photographic opportunities. The
separate legislation. The islands are home to over 150Condors are big and one cannot help but be amazed
species of marine bird including the Humboldt penguin,by these creatures. Here you will see a fine view of
cormorants, boobies and pelicans. Even condors havethe flight of the condors as well as of the depth of
been known to visit. On the shores can be seen largethe mighty canyon. In the afternoon, return to
numbers of sea-lions and in the sea it is possible toArequipa and hotel.Puno: After breakfast, Royal Class
encounter dolphins and even whales. After the boatBus to Puno. Hotel on the shores of Lake
tour, you will back to the mainland for an excursionTiticaca.Lake Titicaca: After breakfast, a tour by boat
to the Paracas National Reserve. Here you will visitto the islands of Uros and Taquile on Lake Titicaca.
several museums showing the natural history offirst stop are the floating reed islands of the Uros
Paracas and also the ancient Paracas culture inindigenous group who maintain houses and evens
addition to the beautiful "cathedral", a natural rockschools on these floating reed islands continuing to
formation. In the afternoon to the bus terminal forTaquile, where members of this self-supporting island
the Royal Class Bus to Nazca (about 3 hours) Arrivalwill welcome you and offer a glimpse into their
and transfer to Nazca Lines hotelNazca: Flight tourancient traditions and customs. Lunch on the island
over the enigmatic Nazca Lines; The Nazca lines areand an opportunity for some spectacular views over
geoglyphs and geometric line clearings in the Peruvianthe haunting beauty of Lake Titicaca. Night at one of
desert. They were made by the Nazca people, whothe Amantani Islander's homesLake Titicaca: Early
flourished between 200 BCE and 600 CE along riverswake up to enjoy a spectacular sunrise over Lake
and streams that flow from the Andes. The desertTiticaca before heading back to Puno by boat. In the
itself runs for over 1,400 miles along the Pacificafternoon excursion to the Silluastani towers. These
Ocean. The area of the Nazca art is called the Pampaancient funereal towers dating back to pre-inca times
Colorada (Red Plain). It is 15 miles wide and runsare examples of the most ancient cultures found on
some 37 miles parallel to the Andes and the sea.the altiplano. Accommodation at the hotelCusco: Early
Dark red surface stones and soil have been clearedbreakfast and tourist Bus to Cusco (Luxury Orient
away, exposing the lighter-colored subsoil, creatingExpress Train available), a long the way you will have
the "lines". There is no sand in this desert. From thestops and guided tours to the Incas sites of
air, the "lines" include not only lines and geometricAndahuaylillas, Raqchi, and Pikillaqta. lunch at the
shapes, but also depictions of animals and plants inrestaurant in Sicuani. After arrival to Cusco
stylized forms. Some of the forms, including imageshotel.Cusco: Morning free. In the afternoon City tour
of humans, grace the steep hillsides at the edge ofof Cusco, and include: The Cathedral, Qoricancha
the desert. Royal Class Bus to Arequipa. Arrival late(Temple of the Sun, the most important of Inca
night and to the Posada Monasterio hotelArequipa:ceremonial sites). Later you will continue to the most
Free morning. Afternoon city tour visiting the Chilinaimportant site of Sacsayhuaman, Tambomachay,
valley and the old San Lazaro district. General view ofQenqo and Puca Pucara.Sacred Valley: Leaving Cusco
the city from the Yanahuara Belvedere, the Plaza dein the rear view mirror, travel by bus over a low pass
Armas and its Cathedral, the cloisters of La Companiathen down into the famous Sacred Valley of the
Church, the Church and Square of San Francisco andIncas. The scenery is unsurpassable, close and distant
the extraordinary Santa Catalina convent which issnow peaks glistening in the Sun. Visit the Ancient
built from volcanic lava and dates from the 16thPisaq market, where many of the local Indians sell
century.Colca Canyon: Departure from Arequipa,their hand made textiles. Lunch at the local hacienda
passing near the thermal baths of Yura and climbingrestaurant and continue to Ollantaytambo the major
up towards the National Reserve of Pampa deInca temple / fortress.
Canahuas which is situated at 3,800m. The colors and