South America tour through the Andes of Peru, Bolivia and Chile. 15 Days

Day 1 – Cusco – City Tour and Archaeological Sites

After breakfast at the hotel, you will have free morning for sightseeing and shopping for handicrafts and souvenirs from Cusco on your own. After lunch at 13:30 pm will begin the guided tour that includes a visit to the old city of Cusco, the Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral, the Santo Domingo Monastery, Koricancha Temple and the nearby ruins of Kenko, Pukapukara , Tambomachay and the fortress of Sacsayhuaman, built with huge rocks that until the moment is still an enigma the mobilization and use of these, not having quarries of the zone. At 7:00 p.m. If we want, we can see a show of music and dances of the Cusco Center Qosqo of Native Art. (Photo: Plaza de Armas at night).

Day 2 – Cusco – Sacred Valley of the Incas

On this day we will tour the Sacred Valley of the Incas the tour that began at 8:30 am, making the hotel to Pisac, which is a typical market, with picturesque terraces cultivated in the mountains . Visit the archaeological site of Pisac. It is also famous for its fairs where you can buy beautiful crafts. Afterwards we will go to Urubamba where we have included a buffet lunch. Then we head to the fortress of Ollantaytambo, where the descendants of the Incas who live in the house of the Incas. Finally we headed to Chinchero to see its market and the archaeological group with typical Spanish overlays to the Inca constructions. The tour will finish averaging 19:00 hours in the Plaza de Armas. Accommodation at the hotel in Cusco. (Photo: Sacred Valley of the Incas in Cusco).

Day 3 – Sacred Valley – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes

After a good breakfast you will pick up from the hotel and take you to the train station in Cusco to start the excursion to Machu Picchu, the lost city of the Incas. We have about 4 hours to reach the tourist town of Aguas Calientes, we will take a bus there in half an hour and reach the citadel of Machu Picchu. Then our guide will visit the Inca city 2-3 hours. So we have time to go to the village of Aguas Calientes and have lunch, visit and a bath in the medicinal hot springs. Accommodation at the hotel in Aguas Calientes. (Photo: Machu Picchu).

Day 4 – Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu – Aguas Calientes – Cusco

After getting up early and having breakfast, this is already in your account, you climb to the Inca citadel of MachuPicchu and we will appreciate the spectacular sunrise of this wonder. Then you can make the trek to the top of the Huayna Picchu this will take approximately 2 hours round trip. You will have all morning to Machu Picchu to take photos and be in this mystical place. So bus went down to Aguas Calientes in the afternoon to take the train back to Cusco. When arriving where our staff is waiting to take them to the hotel at night (Photo: The origin of Machu Picchu).

Day 5- Cusco – Puno visiting Racchi

After a good breakfast, we will pick you up from your hotel and take you to the bus station to start the trip to Puno (8 hours), you will have 4 guided visits to places of tourist interest: Temple of Andahuaylillas America or Sistine Chapel, Inca temple of Raqchi, La Raya at 4335 masl and the Inca Aymara museum of Pukara. Each visit lasts from 20 to 40 minutes, I will have a buffet lunch in Sicuani (included). The passenger can ask questions, take photos and walk a little. When arriving in Puno, our staff will be waiting for you and it will take To the hotel where he will be staying. (Photo: Raqchi).

Day 6 – Puno – Urus Islands and Taquile

Early in the morning you will be picked up from your hotel by our local guide and then transferred to the port. We start our boat tour of Lake Titicaca, visiting the floating island of the Uros, a small community that lives in these cane islands for decades. Centuries ago the small indigenous Uros tribe conceived of the islands as a way of isolating and protecting themselves from rival tribes, the Collas and Incas. The Uros harvested the reeds in the superficial part of the lake, to Grouped together and well-built complete platforms with cane houses and floating island canoes, thus creating their own little world. After wandering the floating islands, we continued our trip to the Island of Taquile ?? (2 hours aprox.), A traditional Quechua speaking community, full of old agricultural terraces and some ruins dating back pre-Inca times. The population of Taquile was relatively isolated from the mainland until 1950, and the notion of community and family remains very strong among them. At the top of the console, you will have free time to explore this place on your own, then you will meet with the group for lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, we will descend towards the pier and start our trip back to Puno. We will be back in Puno from 17:00 hrs. on. (Photo: Uros Island on Lake Titicaca in Puno).

Day 7 – Puno – Copacabana Isla del Sol – La Paz

Breakfast in the hotel, then we will go to the bus terminal of Puno to board the tourist bus heading to Copacabana, the trip lasts 3 hours. In Copacabana visit the Cathedral, the Sanctuary of the Black Virgin and the main square. A lunch of typical lunch noon, then we will do the tour to the Isla del Sol, facing the lake for about an hour and a half to reach the southern part of the Isla del Sol, where we visit the Archaeological remains of “-Temple Pillcokaina Inca “, a religious center, and after a short walk along the steps of Yumani, until you reach the fountain of youth, you can not refresh yourself with a little holy water, it is believed that this source is the source of eternal youth , And also enjoy the beauty of that beautiful garden of the Incas. Then take the bus to the city of La Paz the night we will rest in a selected hotel in La Paz. (Photo: Isla del Sol).

Day 8 – City Tour La Paz and Valley of the Moon

Breakfast at the hotel and visit the city of La Paz to return to its typical artisan market, the colonial church of San Francisco, the famous witch market and the Plaza Murillo where you will find the Government Palace, the Cathedral and the National Congress in Then Calle Jaen where interesting museums are located, followed by open-air museum of the Tiwanaku culture. Continue with visits to the residential areas of Obrajes Calocoto and Florida. Ending with a visit to the Magic Valley of the Moon. At night, enjoy a folkloric show of typical dances colorful costumes. Night of hotel in La Paz (Photo: Valley of the Moon) .

Day 9 – La Paz – Uyuni – Salar de Uyuni – Colchani

Upon arrival to the town of Uyuni, our staff will be waiting for you to have breakfast and then start our trip to Salar de Uyuni, the largest salt desert in the world. On the way visit the exploitation of salt and salt hotels Colchani, continuing the program runs Isla Incahuasi (also known as the Isla del Pescado). Of volcanic origin and sown and stromalitos giant cactus of this place are the immensity of the Salar and enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of the ranges of salt of the plan and the mountains that surround it, so we went towards the city of San Juan, Where you spend the night in the house of a local (hot showers and basic services). (Photo: Fish Island)

Day 10 – Tour of San Juan – Laguna Colorada

After breakfast in the city of San Juan, crossed the Salar de Chiguana. The road goes up 3600-4200 meters high. Along the border with Chile, at the foot of the volcanoes Ollagüe (still active) and Tomasamil (5,900 m), we will cross the path called jewelry: the lagoons Canapa, stinky, Honda and Ch’arkota where we see a diverse fauna that Ranging from alpacas and llamas to rheas and pink flamingos. The tour continues through the Siloli desert before arriving at Laguna Colorada in the afternoon. Camping overnight in the countryside. (Photo: Laguna Colorada)

Day 11 – Perdiz Eye – Colored and Green Lagoons – Cajón Landmark – San Pedro de Atacama

We leave at 06:00 hours on a trip to the Sol de Mañana geysers (4850 meters), a volcanic crater with fumes of sulfur and heavy water vapors. Visit after the Salar before crossing the desert of Dalí. At the time of arriving at Laguna  Verde, at the foot of the Licancabur volcano (5900 m), to observe the color change of the difference, Departure to Hito Cajón (border between Bolivia and Chile) and transfer to the hotel in San Pedro Of Atacama. Arrival and accommodation. (Photo: Laguna Verde).

Day 12 – San Pedro de Atacama – Cejar Lagoon – Valley of the Moon and the Valley of Death

In the morning, departure from San Pedro to know the Cejar Lagoon in the middle of the Salar de Atacama, in a very beautiful environment, surrounded by salt crystals. The magical turquoise waters that invite you to an extraordinary home, has a higher level of fluctuation of the Dead Sea due to its high concentration of salt and lithium. Close by, the Ojos del Salar, two freshwater pools. After enjoying these breathtaking natural landscapes, the sweetness of an aperitif rich in the heart of the Salar de Atacama, the Spirit will give us harmony.

After lunch, visit the Valley of the Moon, amidst a deep aridity of the Salt Mountain Range found a salt and clay modeling landscape by the water and wind for millions of years on our journey to enjoy the shapes Of beauty fantasy delivered by the top delivery that takes us to the imagination and reflection for its tranquility. How to spend the afternoon we will go to Death Valley and from there to enjoy one of the best views of the Andes and volcanoes, finally, finally, watching the sunset that through its colorful give us a wonderful end For our trip. Return to San Pedro, approximately at 7:00 p.m.

Day 13 – San Pedro de Atacama Salar de Atacama, Lagunas and Toconao altiplánico

Breakfast at the hotel and departure to the mountain lakes of Miñiques and Miscanti, located 138 km from San Pedro de Atacama, at an altitude of 4.300 Mts. We will go to Toconao, this goes directly across the plain with stunning views of the volcano Licancabur, on the route you will see species of native trees of the area as tamarugo and chañar, 38 km from the town of Toconao, brief visit to the Main square and church, will include houses built in volcanic stone (Liparita). The beautiful panoramic contrast that occurs between the green Valley of Jere and the desert, we continue brief visit to the peasant village of Socaire. Then climb the Andes to reach the Miñiques and Miscanti lagoons intense, white, blue, located in the National Reserve Los Flamencos, surrounded by high mountains and volcanoes created a unique landscape in the region. Lunch box. Guided tour in the sector. Then we returned and visited the Salar de Atacama and crossed the lagoon where we are witness of flamingos and other birds Chaxa. At sunset. Return to San Pedro at 6:00 p.m. (Photo: Pukara de Lasana).

Day 14 – San Pedro de Atacama: Geiseres Tatio and Machuca

There are 2 stops in geothermal field; The first 1 hour and 30 minutes to wait the first rays of sun next to our breakfast Do you late in the second hour Stop 1 30 minutes visited the thermal pool the mayor activity geyser.

The return to San Pedro de Atacama There are at least 3 stops: The ford of Putana, Pueblo and Machuca Guatín. Arrival in San Pedro de Atacama at 12:30 am. Breakfast included.

Day 15 – San Pedro de Atacama – Calama / Santiago

At the right time, transfer to Calama airport to take flight to Santiago and connect with your international flight.
Trajectory called jewelry: the lagoons Canapa, stinky, Honda and Ch’arkota where we see a diverse fauna ranging from alpacas and llamas to rheas and pink flamingos. The tour continues through the Siloli desert before arriving at Laguna Colorada in the afternoon. Acamp

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