9-Nights Mysterious Peru: The Amazon, Paracas & the Nazca Lines - Private Guided Experiences from $4,608

Goway Travel

OFFER ID 1722951

Active Elements, Epic Scenery, Iconic Landmarks, Wildlife Encounters Experience Peru off-the-beaten-path. Featuring the southern Peruvian Amazon, Paracas, the Ballestas Islands and Nazca, this is what many often miss.

Trip Overview:

Experience Peru off-the-beaten-path. Featuring the southern Peruvian Amazon, Paracas, the Ballestas Islands and Nazca, this is what many often miss.

Highlights:

Discover Lima on a dynamic and delicious tasting tour featuring iconic Peruvian dishes and drinks
Immerse yourself in the Amazon at Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica, where jungle trails reveal Peru’s wild heart
Fly over the mysterious Nazca Lines and marvel at the desert’s ancient geometric wonders
Cruise by yacht to the Ballestas Islands, sipping Champagne as sea lions and penguins appear nearby
Explore Paracas National Reserve with a private guide and relax on splendid ocean beaches during downtime

Included Services:

Private arrival and departure airport transfers
3 nights deluxe accommodation in Lima
3 nights premium accommodation near Puerto Maldonado, Peruvian Amazon
3 nights deluxe accommodation in Paracas
Private Gastronomy Tasting Tour in Lima
Shared rainforest and lake excursions (max. 20 guests)
Private-guided tour of Paracas National Reserve
Tambopata National Reserve entrance fee
Shared transportation from Puerto Maldonado Airport to Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica
Private transfer from Lima to Paracas
Shared flight over the Nazca Lines (max. 6 guests)
Shared navigation to the Ballestas Islands (max. 25 guests)
Private transfer from Paracas to Lima
Breakfast daily (excluding Day 1), 4 lunches, 3 dinners

Excluded Services:

Travel insurance
International and domestic airfare & airfare taxes
Meals and beverages not explicitly listed as included
Gratuities
Items of a personal nature
Passport & Visa fees, if applicable

9 nights from $4,608 per person

Itinerary

Day 1: Welcome to Peru

Transfer: Jorge Chavez Lima International Airportto Lima - San Isidro

Hotel: Country Club Lima (5 Star Rating)

Nestled in Lima's prestigious San Isidro district, surrounded by elegant embassies, the Country Club Lima Hotel is a five-star landmark boutique that epitomizes sophistication; and one of the only hotels recognized as a Peruvian national monument. Every detail has been conceived with luxury in mind. Ornate chandeliers complement lofty, wood-beam ceilings, and 300 pieces of original artwork - on loan from the Pedro de Osma Museum - adorn the walls. Each of the 83 private luxury rooms and suites are opulent and welcoming.

Day 2: A Taste of Lima: Coffee, Pisco Sour & Huaca Pucllana

Your private-guided gastronomy tour begins with a transfer to a charming garden in the Barranco district of Lima where you will enjoy a cup of organic Peruvian coffee alongside your local guide. After learning a bit about the neighbourhood, set out to explore its colourful streets and cultural landmarks, such as the iconic Bridge of Sighs. You'll soon visit a popular local market to sample a few fresh exotic fruits, discover local ingredients, and learn how they have influenced the evolution of local and global cuisine alike. Your next stop will be a restaurant in the nearby district of San Isidro, where you'll sip on a classic pisco sour accompanied by a delicious tasting of dishes that showcase the superfoods that make Peruvian cuisine so popular. Your tour winds down at an iconic restaurant located next to the impressive pre-Inca ruins of Huaca Pucllana. Here, settle in for a selection of gourmet dishes with the spectacular pre-Inca temples as your backdrop. Pairing culture and delicious cuisine and finishing with a return transfer to your hotel, this tour serves as the perfect introduction to Peruvian gastronomy and parts of Lima often overlooked.

Day 3: Into the Amazon: From Lima to Reserva Amazonica

On your arrival into Puerto Maldonado you will be met and transferred by motorised canoe up river to your lodge in the jungle.

Travelling to Tambopata National Reserve offers a rare opportunity to discover a lively biodiversity of birds, mammals, reptiles, insects and trees. Record-setting numbers of animal species are concentrated within small areas, and the variety of plant life is greater than almost anywhere in the world.

Meal(s): Dinner, Lunch

Hotel: Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica (4 Star Rating)

Climb the banks of the meandering Madre de Dios River and enter another world. Wake to a symphony of tropical birdsong; end your days by lantern light, falling asleep to the gentle night noise of the Amazon rainforest. Exotic, yet accessible, Reserva Amazonica Lodge is situated in a private reserve, surrounded by a vast jungle canopy. Inspired by native Amazon design, 35 private thatched roof cabanas combine natural materials with contemporary amenities.

Transfer: Lima - San Isidro to Jorge Chavez Lima International Airport

Day 4: Exploring the Peruvian Amazon at Lake Sandoval

Today is spent exploring the jungle by foot or boat and the river system at night searching for caymans. With the help of your guide you will have the opportunity of selecting from a number of exciting options as listed below:

- Trail System adventure and the Twilight River excursion

- The nature presentation at the Eco Center with available cocktails

- Excursion to Lake Sandoval

- The Inkaterra Canopy Walkway and Anaconda Walk

- The Eco-media nature presentation with available cocktail

- Gamitana Creek excursion

- ENA Spa service

- Visit the Hacienda Concepcion excursion and learn at the Native Experience excursion and Rainforest Garden excursion

- Visit Inkaterra Butterfly House

Hotel: Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica (4 Star Rating)

Meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

Day 5: The Inkaterra Canopy Walkway & Anaconda Walk

You will have a second day to explore the jungle and rivers surrounding Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica.

Hotel: Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica (4 Star Rating)

Meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

Day 6: From the Amazon to the Coast: From Jungle to Shoreline

After an early breakfast, you will retrace your river and road journey back to Puerto Maldonado.

Meal(s): Breakfast

Transfer: Lima - Airport to Paracas - City Centre

Hotel: Hotel Paracas, a Luxury Collection Resort (5 Star Rating)

Strategically located in the bay, in front of the Nature Reserve of Paracas, this Paracas Hotel is the most luxurious resort spa on the Peruvian coast and is the ideal starting point for excursions to the Ballesta islands. Guests may enjoy 120 rooms and two swimming pools or engage in beauty or relaxation in the large spa. They can also try the creative combination of Peruvian and Mediterranean flavours in the main restaurant, the trattoria or the bar.

Day 7: Paracas National Reserve & Nazca Lines Scenic Flight

Your journey begins on the Turritelas paleontological trail, where fossil remains of a mollusk that inhabited the Peruvian coast more than 45 million years ago offer a remarkable window into a world long before our own. From there, you'll enter the Paracas National Reserve, a protected coastal marine ecosystem of extraordinary and threatened biological diversity. Within the reserve, you'll encounter the remains of "The Cathedral"; an impressive rock formation shaped over 35 million years by the relentless forces of wind and sea. Declared a World Heritage Site, this iconic natural arch collapsed during the 2007 earthquake, yet even in its partial form, its history and scale are impressive. The route continues to Yumaque Beach, a graceful crescent of shoreline whose name in Quechua translates as "place where it is removed by hand", a reference to the traditional harvesting of small mollusks along its shores. Your day draws to a close at the Istmo viewpoint on the Paracas Peninsula, where a sweeping panorama across the Paracas bays and Lagunilla beach brings together the best of desert and sea in one unforgettable final scene. Following your exploration, you'll be returned to your accommodations in Paracas.Stretching across the Nazca Desert, the story behind these ancient geoglyphs continues to baffle researchers and intrigue travellers today. Created by the simple rearranging of desert rocks, the lines form a wide variety of geometric patterns and animal shapes up to 200 metres wide. Was their function agricultural? Spiritual? Astronomical? Or could they be markers left by ancient aliens? Develop your own theories as you take to the skies over this amazing plateau. A flight over the desert gives you the perfect view of the monkey, the spider, the hummingbird and others, marvelling at the perfect shapes and intricate designs. Once back on the ground, you will be returned to your hotel in Paracas.

Day 8: Exploring the Ballestas Islands

Today you'll enjoy a unique opportunity to witness the marine life found on the Peruvian Coast. Departing from El Chaco Dock in Paracas, which offers a variety of gastronomic delights, you will board the boat and get your first glimpse of "El Candelabro", or "The Candlestick", an enigmatic silhouette that rises in the sandy hills and whose origin is still a mystery. It is estimated to be more than 2,500 years old and served as a lighthouse for sailors. Today it is considered a national Cultural Heritage site. Continuing to the Ballestas Islands, you will soon spot the impressive convergence between the desert and the sea. These three islands are a display of extraordinary monuments carved into rocks by the sea, as well as a diversity of wildlife including endemic and migratory species. The islands are home to mammals, such as sea lions, and 18 species of birds including the Humboldt penguin, the red-footed cormorant, and the guanay, among others. Finally, you will return to the dock, leaving behind this unique dream landscape.

Day 9: Return to Lima from Paracas

Transfer: Paracas - City Centre to Lima - San Isidro

Hotel: Country Club Lima (5 Star Rating)

Day 10: Depart from Peru

Transfer: Lima - San Isidro to Jorge Chavez Lima International Airport

Featured Destinations

Amazon Jungle (Peru)

Paracas Bay

Puerto Maldonado

Lima

Lima, "the City of the Kings," became the effective capital of the Viceroyalty of Peru, established 1560. Today, a visit to Lima may serve as a unique Peruvian experience that offers a glimpse into the Andean world, Spanish tradition and the country's modern aspect. Visit handsome old buildings and baroque churches that testify to the city's religious background and the Plaza de Armas, shared by the realms of the Catholic church, municipality and national government. The pre-Inca archaeological site of Pachacamac lie a short distance south of the city. Once a ceremonial site, Pachacamac has been the most important religious center of the Andean world since before the age of Christ. Stop and admire The Temple of the Sun and the Moon, Lima's outstanding museums, and Machu Picchu - a "Jewel in the Mist."

Excursions

Huacas and Shrines on a bike (Lima - 4 hours)

Lima is a big and modern city, it has been in continuous occupation for almost 2,000 years. Scholars have found more than 30 archaeological sites at different locations within the city limits. “HUACAS” are pyramidal constructions with superimposed platforms ending on a flat top, they were used for religious and administrative purposes by prehispanic civilizations along the Peruvian coast.
Our specialized Guide and his assistant will pick you up at the hotel with the bikes and the necessary equipment for the activity. After the briefing you will ride along one of the principal avenues of Lima towards the heart of Miraflores while enjoying the architecture and everyday life of the city folks. The first stop is at Huaca Pucllana, built 1,300 years ago, this visit is a great introduction to the history of Lima, traditions, cuisine and economic activities of ancient inhabitants. Then, we continue to the commercial and financial district, San Isidro, to visit Huaca Huallamarca, which has been through a magnificent restoration by the City Hall, you´ll appreciate the contrast between history and modern life. Finally, we return to the hotel completing a 12 km circuit on the bike. This activity is offered for mornings and afternoons. It lasts for 4 hours. The advantage of being at sea level and our moderate weather is that we can provide it all year round. We include a vehicle as support in case someone in the group decides to stop biking during the tour.

Highlights:

Huacas, pyramidal constructions
Bike to admire the arquitecture

Tour Duration: 4 hours
Tour can operate: the morning or afternoon
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Moderate/Heavy (we provide a vehicle as support in case someone in the group decides to stop biking during the tour)

Inclusions:

Transportation from/to hotel (as back up)
Guide
Bikes
Assistant
Bottle of water

Not Included:

Items not mentioned in the Included section

Historical and Natural Sanctuaries (Lima - 6 hours)

Walking the history center of Lima (4 hours)

WHAT YOU'LL VISIT
Depart the pier to Lima's main square where the Spanish conqueror, Francisco Pizarro, founded the "City of Kings" in 1535. The Government Palace, Lima City Hall, Archbishop's Palace, and the Lima Cathedral surround the square.
Lima was founded to be the capital and most important town of the Spanish domain in South America until the 18^th century. The Historical Center represents the model of architecture and urban planning of Spanish colonial cities with high political, economic and cultural importance, as devised by Charles V in 1542.
Our expert Guide will take you to the colonial section of Lima, you will walk among historical monuments, religious and political buildings located within the perimeter declared Cultural Heritage by UNESCO in 1988. This learning experience will allow you to appreciate typical examples of Hispanic American baroque style as well as some other different styles like Art Nouveau.
Besides the stops for great pictures of Limenian architecture, you will have the opportunity to visit Casa de Aliaga, a mansion still inhabited by the same family since the foundation of the city, an extraordinary experience that will take you back in time. To finish the experience, we will visit the Dominican Convent, which was the first catholic order to arrive in Perú with Francisco Pizarro and they have a lot of history, traditions, and sainthood to impress our travelers.

Highlights:

Colonial section of Lima
Visit Casa Aliaga, a mansion still inhabited by the same family since the foundation of the city
Dominican Convent

Tour Duration: 4 hours
Tour can operate: daily
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Light/Moderate
Inclusions:

Transportation from/to hotel
Expert Guide
Entrance fees
Bottled water
Snack

Not Included:

Items not mention in the Included section

The Amano Textile Museum (4 hours)

Museo Larco (4 hours)

Lima - Half-Day Colonial City Tour & Larco Museum

Lima - Gourmet Experience: Half-Day Culinary Tour

Vacation Details

Valid Date Ranges

11/12/2026 - 12/31/2028

from $4,608 per person

* This departure has been designated a guaranteed departure by the operator, meaning that the minimum number of guests has been met, although still subject to weather and other conditions.

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from $4,608 per person

Length

9 Nights

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Deluxe
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Remarks

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OFFER ID

1722951

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