South America Mística

• Arrival in the morning at the Santiago airport. Assistance and transfer to your hotel.
• Santiago afternoon half day tour
• Visiting points of interest: Bernardo O’Higgins Avenue, also known as Alameda, (backbone of the city), up to Plaza Italia where it turns into Providencia Avenue. Santa Lucia hill, site of the foundation of Santiago in 1541, colonial and historical areas, Moneda Presidential Palace, Santiago City Council (1785-1790), Metropolitan Cathedral (1748), Forestal Park, National Museum of Fine Arts (1880) and the San Cristobal Hill for a panoramic view of the city. Proceed towards the sectors located at the convergence of the communes of Las Condes, Providencia and Vitacura. This uptown area dotted with high-rise premium office towers has become, since the early 1990s, a main commercial and financial center, displacing the downtown area, surrounded by major hotels, designer boutiques, gourmet restaurants and open-air cafes. (Includes cable car and mineral water)

Morning departure driving along the picturesque Chilean countryside to one of Chile’s most important wine producing areas, the Casablanca Valley. Its privileged location, between the Andes and Coastal Mountain Ranges, create the perfect terroir for some of South America’s finest wines. The tour includes the visit to one vineyard. Arrival at Valparaíso, first port of Chile declared Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO, built on hills on the coast of a hectic Bay. The true beauty of Valparaíso are the hills that divide the city into two levels with its picturesque streets, alleys and passages. Traditional is the use of elevators to join the two levels of the city. Panoramic tour of the port, the Plaza Sotomayor, the Intendencia (1910), an imposing white and grey Victorian building. East of the plaza, Cochrane and Prat streets are the oldest and most traditional in the financial district. Northeast of the square, passing the Monument to the Heroes of Iquique, stands the Prat Pier for a good view of the Harbour and colorful fishing boats. Climbing the Cerro Playa Ancha you reach the May 21 Viewpoint, for a spectacular view of the port the city and the surrounding mountains. The visit continues towards the city of Viña del Mar, passing through the traditional "flower clock," recently fully restored after being destroyed by the fall of a tree. Viña del Mar is the "Garden City", due to its beautiful parks, original suburban architectural style, beautiful beaches and coastal avenues dotted with modern buildings, hotels, the Casino, restaurants and outdoor cafes. Half-hidden among the hills and with its splendid gardens is the "Quinta Vergara", one of the main attractions of Viña del Mar. Worth a stop for photographs of a real moai from Easter Island, located in the gardens of the Fonck Museum. Time permitting, proceed by a coastal road of great beauty, always overlooking over the restless Pacific and in the distance the colorful port of Valparaiso, to reach the exclusive resorts of Reñaca, Concón (8 km), epicenters of our summer holidays (December and February). (Includes tasting and mineral water) (Private Service)

• Breakfast and transfer to the airport for your departure flight to Calama (San Pedro de Atacama).
• Calama – San Pedro de Atacama
• Upon arrival at the airport, city of Calama (1hour20’ flight), assistance and land transfer to San Pedro de Atacama, (105 kms. 1h30).
• Afternoon Half Day Tour Moon Valley and Death Valley.
• Moon Valley and Death Valley are two of the most popular tour destinations from San Pedro de Atacama, and this tour lets you experience them both. Hike through the out-of-this-world landscape in the Valley of the Moon, get the chance to sandboard in Death Valley, and then watch the sunset over the desert from a lookout point in the Salt Mountains.
• *Trekking clothing and shoes, lots of sunscreen, and a windbreaker jacket is required.

• Atacama Salt Flat is the largest deposit of salt in Chile, third largest in the world, located at 2.305 m above sea level. In addition, the salar holds 25% of the world’s reserves of lithium, large amounts of borax and potassium salts. Its fauna boasts large number of flamingoes, (andino-chileno and James) in the Los Flamencos National Reserve, in addition to some mammals such as guanacos and vicuñas, coexisting with their domestic descendants, llamas and alpacas
• Miniques and lagoons, between 4.350 and 4,100 m of altitude, located in the Altiplanic, 115 km. Southeast of San Pedro de Atacama in one of the seven sectors of the Los Flamencos National Reserve. Mercanti hill, (5.622 m) and the Monique’s volcano (5,910 m) rise above the lake’s deep blue waters.

Tour at dawn by the geothermal field where we visit the 4 largest and most representative geysers. After breakfast, you can take a bath in a rustic hot spring pool, to continue the tour to the village of Machuca.

Transfer to Hito Cajon border. Pick up from Hito Cajon (Border between Bolivia and Chile) for getting into Eduardo Abaroa National Park to begin the visits: The Green Lagoon, unique for the active microorganisms that give color to the water; the next visit is the hot springs of Polques, hot water eyes due to the volcanic activity of the region. We continue to the visit to the geysers "Sol de Mañana", Morning Sun, its name is due to the activity is more notorious in the morning, also take a look to the Red Lagoon which is an amazing proof of a very diverse ecosystem in a totally desolate weather, the Stone Tree, silent testimony of the erosion of the earth and the passage of the years, part of the Siloli Desert, flatland without vegetation which continues until the Ojo de Perdiz. Lunch in route.

An early departure to the Salt Flat. Begin the day with the visit to the Lookout of Ollagüe Volcano, where you can watch its activity and a desert landscape. After that, we take a look to the "Joyas Andinas", Andean Jewelry, small lagoons, which show biodiversity of the region. Transfer to hotel in Colchani.

• Pick up from your hotel. Departure to the Salt Flat visiting the Colchani village where is possible to observe the extracting salt process by hand and the salt local handicrafts. Visit to "Playa Blanca" a museum of salt; "Ojos de Sal", the salt eyes, interesting to be the exit points of the salt water; salt hexagons, geometric shapes on the salt flats surface, piles of salt and we will cross the salt flats to enjoy the beautiful landscapes. Lunch in restaurant or picnic.
• We can also visit Incahuasi Island. It is in the heart of the salt flat, and it is the biggest of a group of islands that represents an isolated ecosystem. The island is populated with giant cacti species that measures up to 12 meters high (26.25 feet), providing an impressive overview. We will appreciate the sunset, take pictures and drop off to the hotel.

• Pick up from the hotel and transfer to Joya Andina airport through a paved and dirt road.
• Transfer from the airport in La Paz to the hotel.

Pick up from your hotel to visit Jaen Colonial Street, which is one of the most well- preserved colonial streets of the city. The tour continues to Plaza Murillo where the Cathedral, the Government Palace and the National Congress buildings are located. After, walk through Witches Market provides a fascinating window on the secretive world of Andean mysticism. Later, visit Rodriguez typical market, the largest food market in La Paz, the variety of the products are as colorful as the outfit of the local women who sell them. A must in La Paz is certainly taking a ride in a Cable Car to enjoy fantastic views and to finish the tour visit the spectacular Moon Valley features bizarre geological formations.

Early land transfer to Copacabana for a brief visit and then board the catamaran cruise ship to sail to Sun Island, birthplace of the Inca Empire. In this legendary island visit the Inca's Garden, Stairs and Fountain. The itinerary continues with the Inti Wata Cultural Complex, which includes the Ekako Underground Museum, the Traditional Medicine and the Titikaka Reed Shipbuilders Display Centres, the Pachamama agricultural Inca Terraces, a handicraft center, the Intica Lounge, and, at the Manco Kapac gazer, the largest variety of Andean camelids. Our Complex also includes a unique sailing experience aboard a huge Titikaka traditional reed vessel for a panoramic visit to the Pilkokaina Inca Palace. Return to the catamaran to enjoy a buffet lunch on board and then continue with a land transfer to Kasani border with Peru. Transfer from Peru border to your hotel in Puno.

You will be picked up from your hotel to the port of Puno and taken to the floating islands of Uros. The Uros are an ancient culture that inhabits a series of artificial islands built on the basis of reeds growing in the lake itself. These are constructed by weaving reed in the areas where it grows thicker and thus forming a natural layer. They also build their houses over these. After an hour you will continue to the island of Taquile. In contrast to the other islands in the lake, where the people speak Aimara, here they speak Quechua. At arrival, you will be given a short description of the island and a tour around it before lunch. After lunch, you will go to the harbour for the trip back to Puno.

Pick you up from your hotel and transfer you from Puno to the Sacred Valley in Cusco. On the way, you will make stops at amazing places. First, you will visit the Sillustani chullpas, which are pre- Inca tombs. Then, you will stop at La Raya, the highest point on the road at 4,350 m above sea level (m.a.s.l). You will continue to Raqchi, a temple dedicated to Wiracocha, the main god of the Incas, considered the creator of the world. You will also visit Andahuaylillas, which houses a beautiful church known as the "Sistine Chapel of the Americas"

During the morning, you are picked up from your hotel to visit the town of Chinchero, a traditional Cusco urban centre located at an elevated point with a beautiful view of the valley. The inhabitants of this area preserve the artisan traditions and the inherited knowledge of the Incas and display them in their clothes and customs. In Chinchero there are also archaeological remains and a beautiful seventeenth-century church, one of the first Catholic buildings in Peru. Then, you are transferred to the Living Museum of Yucay, a centre Andean traditions interpretation, where demonstrations of the elaboration of textile work, adobe, pottery and silverware are carried out in the same way in which they used to in antiquity, an original recreation of Inca traditions. Also, residents of the museum include llamas, sheep and alpacas, and they can be fed! Enjoy a delicious lunch in the town of Ollantaytambo and, on the way to the fortress, witness the Andean essence that is breathed in the place, which still maintains Inca urban planning and is inhabited since then. Go up the iconic steps of the iconic enclosure, built next to the mountain. At the end of this activity, you are transferred back to your hotel.

• Transfer to the Piuray laggon to enjoy a Yoga session.
• Picnic lunch at the lagoon
• Option paddle Yoga
• The activity begins with a general briefing before you put your wetsuit on ans start the paddle Yoga.
• During the activity you will also relax, swim and sunbathe and then return to base.

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Ollanta train station. Your tour to Machu Picchu begins with a train ride to AguasCalientes in approximately one hour and a half. This town is also known as "Machu Picchu Pueblo" and is the last stop before entering the remains of the most important archaeological site in Peru. In Aguas Calientes there is a craft market, restaurants and hotels of different categories for those who prefer to spend the night at the foot of the mountain and climb it early the following morning. Finally, after a short bus ride, reach Machu Picchu, a masterpiece of engineering and architecture that served as a sanctuary and retreat for the Inca Pachacuti. Machu Picchu, which means "Old Mountain", and is considered a World Heritage by the UNESCO and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. At the end of the tour, return by bus to Aguas Calientes for lunch. Finally.

• The delicious breakfast at the hotel is followed by a relaxing morning at leisure.
• Optional: Entrance to Machu Picchu and round trip bus.
• We strongly recommend waking up early today to spend the morning over Machu Picchu and discover its secrets - it's a must-have experience! The best views are from Huayna Picchu, which is about 360 metres above Machu Picchu with an underground temple complex; and from Inti Punku, which offers even better views from about 390 metres above the citadel. Another option is the Inca Bridge, a secret military trail, which controlled the access to the citadel. In the afternoon, transfer to the Aguas Calientes station and take the train back to Ollanta station. From here you will be transferred to your hotel in Cusco.

Pick up from the hotel at 5:00 am to leave towards of Quesoyuni. Visit Japura on the way, a small Andean community and have breakfast there. Hike towards Kairawiri, starting point of the trek to the impressive 7-Colour Mountain. Enjoy the natural spectacle that you have in front as well as the imposing mountains that also fill the landscape with colour. After the visit of between 30 and 45 minutes head down to Kairawiri to have a box lunch. Return by bus to Cusco and transfer to the hotel. Level: Challenging Duration: 12 hours approximately Maximum altitude: Vinicunca 17000 feet

• Enjoy a guided tour of this charming city, which was the capital of the Inca Empire. The tour starts with a visit to Santo Domingo Convent, a large Renaissance-baroque complex, which was built over the Inca Coricancha temple. It was one of the most important temples dedicated to worshipping of the sun, and its foundations are still prominent at the base of the convent. Ancient chronicles say the temple was covered in gold leaf and filled with golden representations of nature. Then, visit the Cathedral, the most imposing monument of the Main Square. Head to the hills above Cusco to visit the ruins of the temple and amphitheatre of Qenqo, where it is believed the Incas practiced agricultural rituals. Admire Qenqo, visit Puka Pukara (‘Red fortress’ in Quechua) an Inca military complex located on a prominent hill. Its dwellings squares, bathrooms, aqueducts, walls, and towers can still be appreciated and then finally visist the remains of the fortress of Sacsayhuamán, whose imposing ramparts offer a stunning panoramic view of Cusco afterwards and lead by a local Shaman the group will enjoy a traditional ceremony of the Andes “Pago a la Tierra” where offerings a sacred ceremony where an offering is made to Pachamama, or Mother Earth, to give thanks and honor new beginnings, return to your hotel
• In the ecological reserve of Llaullipata lies the perfect scenario for a unique cosmic experience; Cusco ́s Planetarium.
• The visitors will be able to live a unique experience, in three different stages. There is an Interpretation Center of the Inca astronomy, here stories are shared and interesting facts that help to understand why our ancestors observed the skies as they did and understand the relationship between the universe and the very practical day to day life.
• Enjoy a delicious dinner at Limo Restaurant.

• Enjoy a pleasant transfer from the selected hotel to the airport. A representative will assist you along the way.
• Start your journey arriving to Puerto Maldonado, where our staff will welcome you and provide the necessary information for your stay. Navigate by outboard motorized canoe along the Madre de Dios River to Inkaterra Hacienda Concepcion for approximately 25 minutes. Enjoy lunch with organic ingredients and native flavors. After lunch, take a walk-through Concepción trail, our inside property nature trails, where you will discover and learn about primary and secondary rainforest, its components, uses, transformations by the human being, and its relevance for the world. At dusk navigate by outboard motorized canoe, at the Twilight River excursion. By sailing on the Madre de Dios River, you will learn about its ecosystem, Amazonian creeks, nocturnal animals’ behavior, and the southern constellations. In the evening enjoy a nice dinner in the Casa Grande dining room. *Only medium-size luggage is allowed during your accommodation in the lodges of Puerto Maldonado, the maximum luggage weight allowed in Inkaterra and Hacienda Concepción is 10kg (22lb). The maximum weight of luggage allowed in Refugio or Posada Amazonas is 15kg (33lb). During your stay, larger luggage will remain stored.

New experiences are ahead and after taking a nutritious buffet breakfast, get ready for a long trek through terra firma into the Tambopata National Reserve towards Lake Sandoval. Here you will understand why Madre de Dios is called the biodiversity capital of Peru, while learning about the Reserves conservation efforts and the lakes formation. Navigate by dugout canoe across this mirror-like oxbow lake that is home to the endangered giant river otter (Pteronura brasiliensis), blue and yellow macaw (Ara ararauna), red howler monkey (Alouatta seniculus), black caiman (Melanosuchus niger), and one of the world’s biggest fresh waters scaled fish, the paiche (Arapaima gigas). Back to the lodge for lunch, and later the Inkaterra Canopy walkway Anaconda walk wait for you. Take a 20-minute ride by outboard motorized canoe to the Inkaterra Canopy Walkway Interpretation Center where you will learn about its construction and the conservation projects of ITA-Inkaterra Asociación (NGO). Ascend one of the two 98-foot towers (30 m.) and cross the 7 hanging bridges that connect the treetops at 91 ft. high (28 m.). Enjoy the breathtaking vistas and get the chance to watch white-throated toucans (Ramphastos tucanus), woodpeckers, trogons, squirrel monkeys (Saimiri boliviensis) and the three-toed sloth (Choleopus hoffmani). After descending keep on feeling the incredible primary rainforest energy going along the 200- meter wooden bridge over the swamps (aguajales). You will learn about the fauna and flora of this flooded ecosystem. At night get ready for an adventure at the Rainforest by night excursion, where you will explore the Amazon rainforest that gives way to nocturnal animals who display intriguing behavior patterns, and enhanced senses as adaptation mechanisms. Listen to nocturnal living nature sounds and penetrate this hidden world. Return to the lodge and enjoy a nice dinner.

The sun rises once again and after an early breakfast you will take our native farm excursion where you will be able to learn local techniques of cultivation and taste some of the products during the visit. Then visit the Botanical Garden, discover the immense variety of medicinal plants considered part of the natural pharmacy used by the habitants at the amazon region. Compare the medicinal uses of local medicine with traditional remedies. Getting back to Inkaterra Hacienda Concepcion you will have lunch. Take a rest and get ready for the cocha water excursion. Enjoy a dugout canoe ride on the Inkaterra Hacienda Concepcion natural pond (cocha). Try native fishing applying the catch and release techniques, as you enjoy the scenery observing hoatzins (Opisthocomus hoazin), a diversity of fly catchers, and gray-necked wood rails (Aramides cajanea). Disembark at the remains of Fitzcarrald steamboat; learn about its history and how it inspired Inkaterra to ask Werner Herzog to film the award-winning Fitzcarraldo, best director at Cannes, 1982. You will be able to participate in the inland collpa during the evening, where you will see different species and their night routines by observing through our blinds. End up your day with a pleasant dinner.

• After breakfast buffet, take a ride back to Puerto Maldonado by outboard motorized canoe. Arrive at the Butterfly House where you may wait for your flight back home or to your next destination, while visiting this beautiful butterfly house and learning about the fascinating transformation of these colorful insects.
• Flight Puerto Maldonado/Lima included. Upon your arrival at the airport, you will be transferred to your hotel in Lima
• Afternoon city tour of Lima.
• Before hitting the streets of Lima’s old town; a UNESCO-listed World Heritage Site packed with fascinating historical buildings. Start with the Larco Museum, which is housed in a beautifully restored viceregal mansion built on a pre-Columbian pyramid. The museum boasts the world’s most complete pre-Hispanic collection of gold and silver objects, as well as pieces of erotic art. Then visit Casa Aliaga, a colonial mansion. Continue to a scenic tour in the colonial downtown, which originates and spreads out from the Main Square. Here you can appreciate the grandiose architecture of the Spanish Empire and be amazed by Lima ́s Cathedral. Erected in the 16th century, this building took more than 80 years to complete. After the tour, you’ll be transferred back to the hotel.

A transportation service and guide pick you up from your hotel at the established time and transfer you to the airport.