Start in Lima and end in Pachacamac! With the In-depth Cultural tour Lima Tourist Package, you have a 3 days tour package taking you through Lima, Peru and 2 other destinations in Peru. Lima Tourist Package includes an expert guide, transport.
What is included in the tour
- Private Guide
- Transport
What is NOT included in the tour
- Accommodation
- Flights
- Visit Island of Callao
- Admire the anchorage of yachts, warships and merchant ships in the bay of Callao
Day 1: Lima
Accommodation is not included Lima Private Walking Tour: The visit begins with the pick-up at your hotel in Lima. Meet with your guide and you will head to Miraflores, where your tour begins on foot. Here you can see the most important places in the neighborhood and visit a local market to enjoy the opportunity to see local ingredients and suppliers. Stroll through this market and you can try some of the products that are sold. Next, you will take public transportation with your guide to go to the historic center of Lima. Once there, walk and visit the main points of interest. First you will see the Exhibition Park, continue to the Palace of Justice and then go to the Plaza San Martín. Next, you will visit the famous Plaza de Armas, also known as the Plaza Mayor and walk through the highlights of its surroundings. While walking, you will learn about its history and importance. Continue to the Monastery of San Francisco and the church of the same name. Visit the catacombs discovered in 1943, which were a burial site at the beginning of the 19th century. Then, you will go to a restaurant in the area for lunch (not included) and the district of Barranco to see its famous houses and the bohemian atmosphere. Finally, they will take you back to your hotel. Duration: 6 hours Accommodation is not included
Day 2: Callao
Accommodation is not included Half-Day Palomino Islands Sightseeing Cruise You'll be picked up from your hotel at 10am and head to the district of Callao. At 11:30am, you'll set sail to the islands of Callao. Admire the anchorage of yachts, warships and merchant ships in the bay of Callao as you go. During the trip, you'll go through the Camotal open where sea islands can be seen. You'll pass by the San Lorenzo and Fronton islands, see fishing boats at work, various colonies of seabirds and the second largest colony of Humboldt penguins, as well as the Cavinzas Island. At 12pm, you'll arrive at the farthest point, Palomino Island, home to a large colony of seals (sea lions). Here, you can swim freely between them which, thanks to the absence of predators, is unforgettable. At 12:30pm, you'll start your return passing by impressive cliffs and islets forms. A snack before arriving at the pier is served. You'll arrive at Pier Marina Yacht Club del Callao at 1pm and be taken back to your hotel. Duration: 5 hours Accommodation is not included
Day 3: Pachacamac
Accommodation is not included Private Tour: Pachacamac Archaeological Center from Lima Start with 10am pickup at your Lima hotel, then make the 19-mile (30-km.) trip to the Pachacamac archeological site in an airconditioned minivan. Upon arrival at the site, continue on foot with your guide, who will explain the history and significance of the ruins as you walk from site to site. Climb a series of switchbacks to the Temple of the Sun, which looks out towards the coast—some archeologists believe that the Temple of the Sun was once used for human sacrifices. Continue to the House of the Chosen Women, also known as the Acllahuasi, to see a series of distinctive, Inca-style trapezoidal doorways. Throughout your time at the Pachacamac archeology site, your guide will share stories from the cultures that once lived and thrived there, as well as new information unearthed during recent site excavations. This 3-hour tour concludes with return transfer to Lima, and drop-off at your hotel. Duration: 4 hours Accommodation is not included