Treasures of the Andes. Bolivia

1 day. Arriving in Lima, the capital of Peru. Accommodation in a hotel in one of the prestigious areas of the city. For those who wish - dinner in a restaurant on the Pacific coast.

2 days. Examination of Lima. Walk through 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 to the Bohemian district of Lima Barranco: a walk on the Bridge of Sighs, acquaintance with local graffiti. In the evening, walk in parks along the Pacific coast. Acquaintance with Peruvian sea cuisine.

3 days. Departure to Cusco, the ancient capital of the Inca Empire. See the sights of the city: the main square, the market of San Pedro, the bohemian district of San Blas, the ancient Coricanche, the most important temple of the Inca Empire. In the evening, meet local delicacies.

4 days. Visit the salt terraces of Maras, where salt is still extracted by the ancient method, the textile center of Chinchero, the masters of which are known throughout Peru, as well as the mysterious Morai, whether the research agro-center of the Incas, or the alien cosmodrome, descending the steps of the terraces, perfectly round shape. In the evening, arrive in the small old town of Oyantaytambo. Hotel accommodation.

5 days. 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. Moving to Aguas Calientes, a hospitable town, which is essentially the “gateway” to Machu Picchu. Visiting thermal springs.

6 days. Visit the ancient city of Machu Picchu, if desired, when trekking to the bridge of the Sun, from where you can enjoy a fascinating view of the ruins of the ancient city and the surrounding mountains almost like the movie “Avatar”. Back to Cusco tonight.

7 days. Transfer by comfortable bus to the city of Puno, located on the shore of the high-altitude lake Titicaca (about 3800 m above sea level). Hotel accommodation. The move takes 6-7 hours. But the road to Puno is very picturesque. It won't be boring.

8 days. A boat trip on Lake Titicaca with a visit to the famous reed islands of Uros. The islands are built by their inhabitants from totor reed, which grows abundantly off the coast of Titicaca. You will be able to communicate with the Uros Indians, see their way of life, practically unchanged for many centuries, taste the totora itself (they say that the elements contained in it allow you to make a smile snow-white), and also ride along the lake on a reed ship made by local craftsmen. In the afternoon, visit the ruins of Siljustani, an ancient cemetery of the pre-Inca era with tombs in the form of towers of smooth stones of regular rectangular shape. It is located on the shore of the beautiful Lake Umayo, the calm surface of which resembles a mirror.

9 days. Moving to Bolivia, to the border town of Copacabana, famous for its relaxed atmosphere with a touch of bohemianity. Hotel accommodation. Get to know the town and its restaurants.

10 days. A trip to the island of the Sun, the place where according to legend, the Inca civilization was born. Here are preserved ancient archaeological monuments of that era. There are no cars on the island, only donkeys.Tracking around the island takes about 4 hours. The walk will be very picturesque!

11 days. Return to Puno and fly to Lima.

12 days. Continue to explore the Peruvian capital. Visit the ancient pyramid of Lima civilization (200 – 700 AD), located directly in the city. You will see how the buildings of the ancient peoples who lived in the coastal regions of Peru differed from the buildings of the Andes, and learn more about their life and culture. Walk in the park of olive trees, some of which are over 300 years old!

13 days. Flight home.