Tracing the Andean Gods’s Footsteps

Spiritual Tours in Peru

– 11 days & 10 nights

Meet your host

Raul Castelo

Tour Leader

With over 20 years of experience as a guide in Cusco, he has been internationally recognized with awards such as the Paul Morrison Guide Award 2007 and featured in travel guides like Lonely Planet and Fodor’s. His profound knowledge of Andean culture and his passion for history have led him to spread the richness of his land in countries such as Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, and Singapore.

His commitment to human and professional quality is reflected in Toptur Peru, a company he founded in 2006, where he prioritizes offering exceptional and safe travel experiences, adapted to new tourism trends and protocols.

Highlights

This year we are introducing our “AUTHOR TOURS”, led by the renowned guide RAUL CASTELO HERMOZA. A unique journey in Peru exploring the most sacred temples and portals built by our ancestors! A mystical journey through culture, nature, gastronomy, and the beautiful landscapes that this beautiful land offers us! An 11-day tourist package along the most incredible cultural and natural legacy of our ancestors, designed, organized, and operated by Toptur Peru!

TopTour provides excellent service, it's a solid family business that always made us feel well taken care of. Highly recommended if you're keen on learning history and uncovering the wonders crafted by ancient civilizations in Cusco and its surroundings

Colombia

Very nice experience, excellent service. We really liked the places we visited and the detailed explanations at each point

Our experience was incredible, we had little time and we asked for a complete tour of the Sacred Valley, Raúl was our guide, with precise knowledge of each of the spaces we visited, an excellent person who, together with the driver Aquiles, made us have a great time. catered. The next day we hired another guide to accompany us to Machupichu and Aide was a very attentive person and very good at doing his job. Congratulations on such a great team!

Mexico

The attention of this personalized service is incredible, I was very satisfied, I felt protected and accompanied the entire time as if they had been friends. A private tour at your own pace and full of culture, Mr. Raúl Castello is a walking encyclopedia, his explanations are extremely interesting and valuable - if one knows how to appreciate it -. It was an express trip and the Toptur Perú family helped me immediately, I am very grateful and I recommend them without hesitation.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1

Meeting and gathering of the Group and presentation of the Toptur Peru team and each participant.

5:00 PM: Welcome meeting and presentation of the Toptur Peru team at the hotel.
Overnight: Lima.
Meals: None.

Accommodation in a 3-star hotel or similar in a double or twin room.

Day 2

Visit to the Oracle of Pachacamac and the City of the Kings.

Buffet Breakfast
8:00 AM: Lima City Tour: Modern and Colonial Lima.
Excursion to the Oracle of Pachacamac.
Return to the hotel.
Duration: 6/7 hours.
Overnight: Lima – hotel.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch.

Accommodation in a 3-star hotel or similar in a double or twin room.

Day 3

Transfer to the Sacred City of Caral, Mother City of the Andean culture.

Buffet Breakfast
06:00 AM: Transit to the district of Barranca.
Mystical tour to Caral (Offering Ceremony).
Guided tour in Caral and free time.
Transit to Barranca.
Lunch.
Transit Barranca – Lima.
6:00 PM: Return to the Hotel in Lima.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch.

Accommodation in a 3-star hotel or similar in a double or twin room.

Day 4

Paracas Natural Reserve, Huacachina, and sand dune buggies – Transfer to Nazca

Buffet Breakfast
07:00 AM: Transit Lima – Paracas.
10:30 AM: Huacachina Oasis
Adventure activity: Buggy ride and free time.
Lunch
Transit to Nazca.
Overnight: Nazca Hotel.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch.

Accommodation in a 3-star hotel or similar in a double or twin room.

Day 5

Visit to the Pyramids of the Seers in Cahuachi and Overflight of the Nazca Lines – Return to Lima.

Buffet Breakfast
07:00 AM: Transfer to the Pyramids of the Seers complex in Cahuachi.
Guided tour and free time.
Transit to the Nazca aerodrome.
Overflight of the Nazca Lines.
Lunch.
Transit from Nazca to Lima.
Overnight: Lima.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch.

Accommodation in a 3-star hotel or similar in a double or twin room.

Day 6

Flight to Lima and transfer to the Sacred Valley.

Buffet Breakfast
6:00 AM: Transfer to Lima airport.
9:00 AM: Flight Lima – Cusco city – Velazco Astete Airport.
11:00 AM: Arrival in Cusco and transfer to the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
Lunch: Altar Inka Restaurant (light lunch).
Transit to the hotel in the Sacred Valley (45 min).
Rest / nap (to acclimatize to the altitude).
PM: Ritual: Offering to Mother Earth.
Overnight: Sacred Valley.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch.

Accommodation in a 3-star hotel or similar in a double or twin room.

Day 7

Visit Pisac, Ollantaytambo, and the Inkarri Museum. Train to Aguas Calientes.

Buffet Breakfast
8:00 AM: Transfer to the Inca site of Pisac, walking tour, guided visit, and free time on your own.
Visit to the Inkarri Museum.
Lunch.
Transfer to the Inca site of Ollantaytambo, guided visit, and walking tour.
Free time in Ollanta to explore on your own, relax, enjoy a coffee or cappuccino.
6:30 PM: Expedition Train to Aguas Calientes by Peru Rail.
8:45 PM: Arrival in Aguas Calientes.
Overnight: Aguas Calientes – Hotel in Machu Picchu.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch.

Accommodation in a 3-star hotel or similar in a double or twin room.

Day 8

Excursion to Machu Picchu and return to Cusco via train.

Buffet Breakfast.
7:00 AM: Pick-up from the hotel and transfer to the bus station.
7:45 AM: Brief meditation and start of the excursion in Machu Picchu, guided tour, and hike.
12:00 PM: Return to Aguas Calientes.
Time for lunch and free time.
3:20 PM: Expedition train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo.
5:00 PM: Arrival at Ollantaytambo train station and then private transport to the hotel in the city of Cusco.
6:30 PM: Arrival at your hotel – Cusco.
Meals included: Breakfast.
*See luggage restrictions for Machu Picchu.

Accommodation in a 3-star hotel or similar in a double or twin room.

Day 9

Cusco, the Puma City

Buffet Breakfast.
9:00 AM: Pick-up from your hotel.
Transfer to the megalithic temple of Sacsayhuaman.
Meditation and sacred music.
Continue the tour to Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Tambomachay & the Cristo Blanco viewpoint.
Time for lunch.
You will visit: The main Inca temple of Coricancha, the Plaza de Armas, and the local market of San Pedro.
Meals included: Breakfast and Dinner.
Overnight in Cusco.

Accommodation in a 3-star hotel or similar in a double or twin room.

Day 10

7 Lakes of the Ausangate Mountain.

5:00 AM: Transfer Cusco – Pacchanta (3.30 hours).
8:00 AM: Breakfast.
Start of this magical hike in the Andes where we will visit one of the most beautiful natural places in Peru.
Hike to the 7 Lakes of this area.
Offering ceremony to the mountains.
Total hiking time: 5/4 hours.
Return to Cusco.
5:00 PM: Arrival at your hotel.
6:00 PM: Farewell dinner.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch.
Overnight in Cusco.

Accommodation in a 3-star hotel or similar in a double or twin room.

Day 11

Flight Cusco Lima.

AM/PM: Transfer to Lima airport.
END OF OUR SERVICES.
Meals included: Breakfast.

Dates & Prices

Travel price for 2024

Included:

Flights: Lima - Cusco / Cusco - Lima

Accommodation in a 3-star hotel or similar, in a double or twin room with private bathroom and buffet breakfast.

Nazca Lines overflights

Private ground transportation as described in the itinerary

Pick-ups and transportation in Lima, Caral, Nazca, Cusco, Sacred Valley, and Machu Picchu

Excursions in Lima: Pachacamac + Colonial and Modern Lima Tour

Excursion to Caral

Excursion to the Huacachina Oasis, buggies, and the Cahuachi Pyramids

Excursions in the Sacred Valley of the Incas

Cusco activities

Machu Picchu Excursion: Expedition Train round trip. Round-trip bus tickets, entrance tickets to Machu Picchu

All activities and excursions listed in the itinerary

All entrance fees to visit all points of interest

All meals indicated in the program (10 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 1 dinner) at selected top restaurants in Cusco serving the finest Peruvian cuisine

All rituals and ceremonies listed in the itinerary

All expenses for tour guides

Peruvian taxes

24-hour assistance

Not included:

International flights

Taxes, fees, or surcharges for international flights

Extra nights in Lima, Peru (Accommodation)

Accommodation in a single room

Extra tours in Lima

Excess baggage charges

Travel insurance

Personal expenses

Additional food or beverages

Tips

Dates:

August 15, 2024
September 15, 2024
October 15, 2024
November 15, 2024
December 15, 2024

Price:

From

$ 950.00

per person

Adult in personal accomodation: $ 0,00

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FAQ

Everything you need to know about our trips

What is a "Author's tour"?

These are unique trips! We design unique trips that show each destination in a unique way.

They are designed with specialized local guides who are passionate about their work!

You’ll travel with expert guides and take part in specific activities to ensure a memorable experience.

A signature trip is about discovering destinations not listed in guidebooks and living a unique experience where the company makes the difference.

Because to truly get to know a place, there’s nothing better than doing so with the help of an expert.

Because YES, these trips can only be organized by Toptur Peru!

Group Size?

Our scheduled departures are carried out with small groups of a maximum of 10-15 passengers.

Can I travel with children?

This type of travel is recommended for people over 15 years of age.

How far in advance should I book my trip?

We recommend booking at least three months in advance.

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