Feel like getting high? World Wonders Travel offers the perfect tour for those who prefer altitude. From the Huascaran National Park at 13,000 ft, to Cajamarca at 8923 feet, to Cusco at 11,000 ft, to Lake Titicaca at over 12,500 ft, this tour will keep you at dizzying heights while also keeping you in a constant state of awe and wonder.
Grab your oxygen bottle, hiking shoes, and walking stick and join us for the adventure of a lifetime.

DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 1:
Arrival in Lima, reception and transfer to your Hotel.

Day 2: CITY TOUR OF LIMA
After breakfast, we will pick you up from your hotel for a city tour of colonial and modern Lima, including the cathedral, dating from 1654, the main square, which still houses the original bronze fountain built in 1650, and the San Francisco Convent and its catacombs. Lima was founded in 1535 by Pizarro and rebuilt in 1991, the same year that UNESCO declared it a world heritage site. Lima was home to the Spanish viceroy during the time of the Spanish colonialists. The tour also includes a visit to the residential areas of San Isidro and Miraflores, stopping at Larco Mar to enjoy a view of the beautiful Pacific Ocean. Return to your Hotel. In the evening, we will pick you up from you hotel for the overnight bus to Huaraz.

Day 3: Huaraz
Upon arrival in Huaraz, we will transfer you to your hotel for a free day to become accustomed to the altitude of 3100m.

Day 4: HUARAZ- LLANGUNUCO LAKE
After breakfast, we begin the tour with a trip to Lake Llanganuco in the north of the Callejon de Huaylas with a stop in Carhuaz and the tragic aftermath of old Yungay. Llanganuco is a beautiful, crystal clear lake, in the Cordillera Blanca region of the Huascaran National Park. There are awesome views of the Cordillera, the highest tropical mountain range in the world. In the afternoon, we will return to Huaraz and your Hotel.

Day 5: HUARAZ-CHAVIN de HUANTAR
After breakfast, we take a trip to Chavin de Huantar, site of the oldest pan-Andean civilization, dating back to 2000BC. Located on the outskirts of the village of the same name, a tour of the ruins is followed by lunch. The site has many galleries and subterranean tunnels and houses many carved stone figures of anthropomorphic semblances reminiscent of the Maya culture. The most remarkable piece of carving is "El Lanzon", a granite carving 4.5 meters in height. Its head is built into the roof of the gallery and its base into the floor, making it immovable. An anthropomorphic figure with feline teeth, it is thought to indicate an important ceremonial, religious artifact. Return to Huaraz where the journey takes you over the continental divide at the high Kawish pass.Spend the night in your Hotel.

Day 6: HUARAZ-HUASCARAN NATIONAL PARK
in the early morning, we will head to the Pastoruri Glacier, passing through the towns of Recuay and Catac. Once heading into the National Park, you will see the Puya Raymondi, the remarkable exotic plant that belongs to the pineapple family, and takes 29 years to grow. With thousands of flowers, it towers over 12m in height and is the tallest flowering plant in the world. Along the way, you will also see prehistoric wall paintings, and natural carbonated mineral springs. Once at the foot of the glacier, the trail will take about an hour to walk. Return to Huaraz and, after dinner, an overnight bus ride to Cajamarca.

Day 7: CAJAMARCA-CUMBEMAYO
Upon arrival in Cajamarca, we will proceed with an early check in to your hotel and begin our tour of Cumbemayo, some 20 km outside of the town and the site of ancient, pre-inca channels engraved into the mountainside. The ducts were built by the old Cajamarca culture. Return to Cajamarca.

Day 8: CAJAMARCA
Today is a free day to enjoy the town, famous for in 1532, Pizarro imprisoned and subsequently executed Inca Atahualpa, bringing to an end the Inca Nation. A chance to visit the thermal baths at Banos del Inca. Optional visit to the pre-inca graveyards of Otuzco, carved into the hillside and dating back to over 1000BC. This is also a great opportunity to purchase 18k gold at a great price. In the Evening we will transfer you to the airport for your return flight to Lima.Spend the night in your Hotel.

Day 9: CUSCO
Transfer from your hotel to the airport for your flight to Cusco. Upon arrival in Cuzco, we will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel. Afternoon guided city tour of the four ruins nearby; the Sacsayhuaman Fortress overlooking the city of Cuzco, a pre Inca architectural masterpiece; Kenko, a rock sanctuary whose main attraction is the monolithic altar representing a puma, the red Fortress of Puca-Pucara and Tambomachay, a beautiful fountain fed by a spring forming a series of basins continue to the city of Cuzco; the Main Square, the Cathedral and the Koricancha or Temple of the Sun. Spend the night in your Hotel.

Day 10: SACRED VALLEY TOUR
After breakfast, we will pick you up for a full day tour of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Visit the village of Pisac, founded during colonial times and set at the foot of a hill crowned by the remains of an Inca city. On Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, in the main square, Indians barter their products and artisans from all over the area sell their woven alpaca wool blankets and ponchos, engraved gourds, antique reproductions, jewelry, etc. On Sundays it is also the meeting place for mayors from all the villages in the region, dressed in their traditional costumes to attend morning mass. After lunch, we will visit Ollantaytambo, the only Inca town which was not overthrown by the conquistadores, and explore the ruins which tower above it.Spend the night in your Hotel.

Day 11: MACHU PICCHU
Transfer to the train station for the early morning departure to Aguas Calientes and then a bus ride up to the timeless ruins of Machu Picchu ruins. Upon arrival to the ruins, you will be given a guided visit of Machu Picchu for about 2 hours. There are many theories as to the origins of Machu Picchu but three of the most popular ideas include a temple to the sun, a fortress against the jungle inhabitants or a sanctuary for the Incas. This beautiful city has houses, temples, warehouses, a large central square, all connected by narrow roads and steps, and is surrounded by terraces cut into the mountain side which were used for agriculture. After the tour, free time to enjoy this magical and spiritual wonder. After the tour, you will have a few hours to explore at your own pace before taking the afternoon bus back down to Aguas Calientes and your Hotel.

Day 12: AGUAS CALIENTES-OLLANTAYTAMBO-CUSCO
Free day in Aguas Calientes to return to Machu Picchu, relax in the hot springs, or take the short hike to the private waterfall reserve of Mandor Pampa. Afternoon train to Ollantaytambo town and then to Cusco by car , transfer to your Hotel.

Day 13: CUSCO-JULIACA-PUNO
After breakfast, we will transfer you to the airport for your flight to Juliaca. We will then transfer you to Puno and your Hotel. It is important to note that Lake Titicaca is the mythical birth place of the Inca Empire.

Day 14: PUNO-LAKE TITICACA
Early transfer to the port for the boat journey on Lake Titicaca to the floating islands of Uros. Made entirely of reeds and inhabited by the Aymara Uros people. They live in huts built on platforms of reeds, not more than 1 foot thick. Short walk on the islands, then the boat trip continues as far as the island of Taquile. Members of this self supporting Aymara community receive visitors in their colourful national costume and show them around the island. Taquile is renowned for its fine, decorative weavings. A boxed lunch is included.Spend the night in Puno.

Day 15: PUNO-JULIACA-LIMA
After breakfast. Transfer to Juliaca airport for the flight to Lima. Along the way, an excursion will be made to the pre-inca Sillustani funeral towers next to the Umayo lake. The towers form part of one of the largest and most important necropolis in the world. Used by both the Altiplano civilization and the Incas and their wives "Collas" to honor their dead and in preparation for the after-life. It was abandoned when the first Spanish arrived. With over ninety Chulpas (tombs), all built from volcanic rock, those for the Incas can be easily recognized by their finer detail.

NOTE: Prices are subject to change based on current Hotel and airfare rates. Please ask your sale ejecutive for details.

OUR PRICE INCLUDES:

• 14 nights double accommodation
• Transfers, tours and excursions as per itinerary
• Tourist Guide
• Flight: Cajamarca-Lima, lima-Cusco, Cusco-Juliaca, Juliaca-Lima
• All ground transport
• Vista Dome Train: Ollantaytambo-Aguas Calientes-Ollantaytambo
• All entrance fees.

OUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:

• International air tickets to South America and associated taxes.
• Meals not specified on the itinerary.
• All domestic flights require a US$5.00 charge (airport tax), payable at the airport.
• Personal expenses such as telephone bills, laundry expenses, alcoholic and bottled beverages, etc.
• Insurance against theft, loss, illness and/or accident.