Wonders of the World: Machu Picchu and Iguazu Falls

1 day. Arriving in Lima, the capital of Peru. Accommodation in a hotel in one of the prestigious areas of the city.

2 days. Transfer by comfortable shuttle bus to Paracas (3.5 hours). Hotel accommodation.

3 days. In the morning, a boat trip to the Baestas Islands, which are also called the “little Galapagos”. On the rocky islands there are rookeries of sea lions and many thousands of bird bazaars, where we will see goose, cormorants, Inca terns, Humboldt penguins and other sea birds. From the sea we will see the famous "Candelabre" - a giant drawing carved on the shore. Visit the Paracas National Reserve, famous for its picturesque landscapes (a combination of desert and numerous beaches, each of which does not look like one another), a highway made of salt, and the remains of mollusks, which are 30 million years old. Back to Lima tonight.

4 days. Departure to Cusco, the ancient capital of the Inca Empire. See the sights of the city. Visit the ancient Coricanche, the most important temple of the Inca Empire. During the Spanish colonization, it was destroyed, and a Catholic cathedral was built on its foundation. However, we can still observe outside and inside the temple famous masonry, created before the Inca Empire by unknown and mysterious masters. In the evening, meet local delicacies.

5 days. Departure to the Sacred Valley of the Incas, visit the ruins of the ancient city of Pisac, one of the largest cities of these places in the time of the Inca Empire. Visit to the ancient fortress of Oyantaimambo. The ruins not only preserve the memory of one of the greatest rulers of the Inca Empire, Pachacutecus, but also many more ancient mysteries. In the evening, move to Aguas Calientes, a hospitable town that is essentially the “gateway” to Machu Picchu.

6 days. A visit to the ancient city of Machu Picchu, if desired - trekking to the gates of the Sun, which also offers a fascinating view of the ruins of the ancient city and the surrounding mountains almost like the film "Avatar". Back to Cusco tonight.

7 days. Flight to Lima. Acquaintance with the historical center of the city (in 1988 it was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List). Here you can see the Cathedral of Lima, the Palace of the Government, the Palace of the Archbishop, the Municipality and much more, including the famous wooden carved balconies in the Spanish-Moorish style, a legacy of the period of Spanish colonization. Visit the famous Fountain Park. It is listed in the Guinness Book as the largest fountain park in the world. Beautiful light show of fountains, with music and installation, revealing the traditions of different regions of Peru.

8 days. Flight to Brazil. Accommodation in a hotel near Iguazu National Park. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, thanks to a grand complex of approximately 275 waterfalls and picturesque wildlife, including rare plant and animal species. In 2011, according to the results of the world competition, Iguazu falls were recognized as one of the seven natural wonders of the world.

9 days. Visit the Brazilian side of Iguazu Park. From this side of the park, you can see the complex of the famous Iguazu Falls in all their incredible scale. In addition to the picture, if desired, you can fly over the waterfalls by helicopter, looking at the famous Devil's Throat from above.

10 days. Visit the Argentine side of Iguazu Park. Here you can get acquainted with each individual waterfall by approaching it, passing over it or under it. Close acquaintance with the Devil's Throat, the first meeting with which has already taken place in the Brazilian part of the park.

11 days. Continue to explore the Argentine part of the park. A boat ride under waterfalls. Then visit the meeting place of the three borders: Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay.

12 days. Airport transfer. Departure on the program or return to Lima.