'Peruvian Andes South America 4x4 Travels'

Upon arrival at the international airport of Lima (Jorge Chávez), a representative of Peru 4×4 Adventures / Quality Travel International will await you. From there, the transfer to the hotel takes place. Arrival and check-in (3:00 PM). Brief briefing about the expedition and the use of the 4×4 vehicles as well as safety regulations, etc. Overnight stay.

Breakfast in the hotel. At an agreed time, the 4×4 vehicle is brought to the hotel and there is a short briefing about the expedition and the use of the 4×4 vehicles as well as safety regulations, etc. Departure with the 4×4 vehicles towards Paracas. On the way, visit to the archaeological site "Tambo Colorado," an Inca settlement (1450 AD) in the province of Pisco. The name was given due to the predominance of the red color in the buildings. It is an ensemble of adobe walls and constructions; among them are the best-preserved ruins of Peru. Arrival at the hotel and check-in. Overnight stay in Paracas.

Breakfast in the hotel. At 08:00 excursion to the Ballestas Islands, where you can observe Humboldt penguins and sea lions. Afterwards visit of the National Reserve Paracas, a protected area that protects the various animal and plant species living there. Visit of the bay of Independencia and continuation to Ica. There you can visit the oasis Huacachina and afterwards continue to Nazca. If time remains, visit of the Maria Reiche Museum. Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay in Nazca.

Breakfast in the hotel. Here, however, we recommend taking breakfast always after the flight over the Nazca Lines (flight dependent on weather conditions). This enormous ensemble of geoglyphs comprises a network of lines as well as animal and plant figures, which are attributed to the Nazca culture and cover an area of about 350 km². Among the main figures, we can admire the hummingbird, the dog, the monkey, the astronaut, etc. After the flight over the Nazca Lines, guided visit of the archaeological complex (pyramid) of Cahuachi. This was a religious and ceremonial center, located 28 km from the city of Nazca, and it is said that the Nazca Lines originated here. Cahuachi is also considered the largest city made of sand and clay in the world and covers an area of more than 24 square kilometers. Subsequently, return to the hotel. Overnight stay in Nazca.

Breakfast in the hotel. We recommend an early breakfast in the hotel to set off on time from Nazca to Abancay. On your journey, you will visit Pampas Galeras, known as one of the most important vicuña reserves in South America and the largest in the world. If time permits and it is open, the local vicuña museum can also be visited. The drive leads over Puquio and past the Yauriviru Lagoon at 4,400 m above sea level, with a short stop in the city of Abancay. Arrival in Abancay. Overnight stay in Abancay.

Breakfast in the hotel. On the route from Abancay to Cusco you have the opportunity to visit the Inca Tambo of Tarawasi as well as the famous circularly carved stone of Saywite, which is 2.5 meters high. In its engravings, one recognizes flora and fauna as well as topographical landscapes of the Inca Empire. Afterwards, continue drive to the Sacred Valley in Cusco. Overnight stay in Urubamba.

Breakfast in the hotel. All-day excursion to the Sacred Valley of the Incas with visits to the salt pans of Maras, the site of Moray, and the fortress of Ollantaytambo. Return to Urubamba. In the afternoon, return of the 4×4 vehicle. Overnight stay in Urubamba.

Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu - Cusco Breakfast in the hotel. Transfer to the train station in Ollantaytambo. Departure by train to Aguas Calientes, where you can enjoy the variety of natural landscapes depending on altitude. Arrival in Aguas Calientes and bus ride to the entrance of Machu Picchu. Guided tour of the Machu Picchu ruins for about 2 hours, during which the main places of your tour will be visited. In the evening return by bus to Aguas Calientes. Train ride back to Ollantaytambo, arrival and transfer to your hotel in Cusco. Overnight stay in Cusco.

Breakfast in the hotel. Free day at one's own disposal. Overnight stay in Cusco.

Breakfast in the hotel. Transfer to the airport to board your flight to the city of Lima. Arrival and immediate international connecting flight.