Cusco was the capital of the Inca Empire from the 13th century until the Spanish Conquest. When the conquistadors arrived in Cusco in 1533, they were astonished by its beauty, its precise streets and spectacular stonework. Today, visitors are just as charmed when they arrive in this beautiful city.&nbsp;&nbsp; 
Walking through the streets of Cusco is an experience in itself. The historic heart of the city, all of which is a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a fascinating mix of Inca and colonial architecture, where lavish Catholic churches stand on the foundations of Inca temples. You&rsquo;ll see men and women in traditional Andean dress, and frequent parades and dances that weave through the streets to the wonderful Plaza de Armas. And then there&rsquo;s the modern side of Cusco, with its excellent restaurants, fun bars and vibrant nightlife, where tourists from across the world mix and share stories with Peruvians from all walks of life.&nbsp; 
Cusco, of course, is also the gateway to Machu Picchu, Peru&rsquo;s most famous attraction. But if you have the time, plan on staying in Cusco for at least a few days before or after visiting Machu Picchu, as there are many, many more attractions waiting to be discovered in and around the former capital of the Inca Empire.&nbsp;

Machupicchu

Cusco

Lima sits on the midpoint of Peru&rsquo;s extensive Pacific coastline, and the whole country is centralized, economically and politically, in the sprawling capital of 10 million people. It was founded by the conquistador Francisco Pizarro in 1535, and from here the Spanish orchestrated their conquest of the Incas.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Today, Lima is a vibrant, bustling and often chaotic city, where Peruvian culture and history mixes to form a rich tapestry. Many tourists arrive in Lima and head almost immediately to other destinations in Peru, particularly to Cusco and Machu Picchu. But Lima should not be overlooked as a destination in its own right, and is worth a few days of exploration. The city is home to some of the finest restaurants in Peru, ranking amongst the best in the world. It&rsquo;s a gastronomic powerhouse, and the thriving food scene continues to gain attention globally. The nightlife is also intoxicating, with a wealth of bars, clubs and live music venues in Miraflores and Barranco, Lima&rsquo;s bohemian neighborhood.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The historical centre is a UNESCO World Heritage site, centered around the Plaza Mayor, where you&rsquo;ll find buildings such as the Government Palace and Lima&rsquo;s Cathedral. The capital is also home to some of Peru&rsquo;s best museums and archaeological sites. Of course, you can just spend time on the beaches!

Miraflores

Lima

The city of Ica found a few hours south of Lima, is surrounded by desert, but thanks to groundwater, fed by glacial melt water from the highlands, it has long been an important agricultural region. The area is famous for producing cotton, asparagus, avocado, mango, olives and many other crops. Even more famously, the area is renowned as a major grape growing region and produces some of the best pisco and wines in Peru, which combine perfectly with the all year round, temperate climate of the region.
There&rsquo;s not a lot to do in the city itself, but Ica receives plenty of tourists who come to visit the vineyards and go sandboarding and dune buggy riding in the surrounding deserts, especially at the nearby oasis village of Huacachina. Ica is also the home of the biggest sand dune in the world called Cerro Blanco, which you can visit on the road to Nazca. You can also visit the Nazca Lines from Ica, as they are just an hour and a half away. It is also the perfect point from which to visit the Paracas natural reserve, which protects the desert, coastline, marine eco systems and even the archaeological remains of the Paracas civilization, dating back to 1000 B.C.

Paracas & Nazca lines

Paracas is a small seaside resort town on the southern coast of Peru, about 225 km south of Lima. Despite its small size, it has a lot going for it. It&rsquo;s the gateway to the Paracas National Reserve, a protected natural area of desert, ocean and island ecosystems covering an area of 335,000 hectares. The reserve is home to more than 400 species of flora and fauna, including Humboldt penguins, sea lions, humpback whales, southern right whales, dolphins and sea otters, many of which can be seen during a daytrip to the famous Ballestas Islands. It&rsquo;s also a paradise for birdwatchers, and you can spot Andean condors, Chilean flamingos, spotted sandpipers, oasis hummingbirds, Peruvian boobies, Inca terns and many more.&nbsp;
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Paracas Bay and the nearby coastline are also great for watersports, including windsurfing, kitesurfing and jet skiing. Alternatively, you can head off on dune buggy and quad bike excursions. And when you want to relax, you&rsquo;ll find Paracas more than accommodating. Luxury hotels have sprung up in the town, as well as some great restaurants, so you might find yourself staying longer than expected.

Paracas

Nazca sits on the southern coast of Peru, in one of the most arid regions in the world. Thanks to irrigation systems, some of which are ancient, Nazca is a major wine-producing area despite the desert conditions. The city takes its name from the Nazca culture, which thrived in this region between 100 BC and 800 AD. And, of course, it is famous for the nearby Nazca Lines, a series of huge geoglyphs etched into the surrounding desert.&nbsp;
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While there&rsquo;s not much to do in the city, the surrounding area is home to a number of fascinating archaeological sites, including the Nazca Lines and an ancient system of subterranean aqueducts known as puquios.

Nazca

Arequipa is one of the most distinctive cities in Peru, famous for its delicious, local cuisine, colonial charm and beautiful buildings made from the white volcanic stone, called &ldquo;sillar&rdquo; &ndash; which is why it is known as the White City. Arequipa is considered the intellectual capital of modern Peru, and the Arequipe&ntilde;os are a proud and fiercely independent people who like to think of their city as separate and superior to the rest of the country.&nbsp;&nbsp;
From the 16th to 18th century, Arequipa flourished under Spanish colonial rule. its location on the silver trade route from Bolivia made it one of the wealthier cities of Peru during colonial times. Beautiful buildings sprang up, built from white ash from the nearby volcanoes, including the wonderful churches and extensive convent complexes, most notably Santa Catalina, that are just as impressive today as they were during historical times.
Arequipa is Peru&rsquo;s second largest city, but despite its size it manages to maintain its colonial charm. The Plaza de Armas is one of the prettiest in the country, and the surrounding historical centre is perfect for exploring on foot. It&rsquo;s also a great base for exploring the surrounding region, including the incredible Colca Canyon with its soaring Andean condors and the arguable deepest canyon in the world of Cotahuasi.

Colca Canyon

Arequipa

Puno sits on the shores of Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world, at an altitude of 3,830 m above sea level. The surrounding scenery is rugged and spectacular, in particular the mystical lake that sits on the border of Peru and Bolivia. According to legend, Lake Titicaca was the birthplace of the Inca civilization, when Manco C&aacute;pac was brought up from the depths of the lake by the sun god Inti.&nbsp;
The city is known as the Folk Capital of Peru thanks to the many cultural and artistic traditions that thrive in this region, especially the colourful dances that date back through generations. The culture is strongly connected to the Quechua and Aymara people who have lived in this area for centuries. The Virgen de la Candelaria Festival, which takes place every year in February, is one of the main attractions of Puno and is considered the greatest cultural and traditional dance festival in Peru.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Puno isn&rsquo;t the prettiest city in Peru, but it is quite fascinating. And among the hundreds of pizzerias that have sprung up in the city, you&rsquo;ll find some great restaurants selling tasty regional food. Puno is perfect for exploring Lake Titicaca, as well as the picturesque villages that dot the rugged landscapes of the Peruvian altiplano (high plains).&nbsp;&nbsp;

Titicaca Lake

Puno

Cajamarca is a charming town located in the highlands of northern Peru, found at about 2,750 m above sea level. Situated in a peaceful valley surrounded by hills, the town and the surrounding region is known for producing the best milk and cheese in Peru. Cajamarca is also historically important. The area has been inhabited for at least 2,000 years by various cultures including the Huacaloma, Layz&oacute;n, Cumbe Mayo and Otuzco. Later, the Incas conquered the town and remodeled it in their own style. When the Spanish arrived, Cajamarca played a pivotal role in the Conquest. It was here that the last Inca emperor Atahuallpa, was captured, imprisoned and eventually executed by Francisco Pizarro after the Battle of Cajamarca against the Spanish conquistadors in 1532.&nbsp; &nbsp;
Today, Cajamarca is a pretty colonial town with beautiful architecture and cobbled streets. The Spanish destroyed or built on top of, much of the original Inca architecture, but there are many archaeological sites in the surrounding area, both from the pre-Inca and Inca periods. It is therefore a great place to learn more about the history of Peru, while enjoying a warm welcome from the friendly locals.

Otuzco Windows

Cajamarca

Chiclayo is a lively city located along the north coast of Peru. It&rsquo;s an important city economically, with the cultivation of sugarcane, sugar, fruit trees, vineyards and more forming part of it&rsquo;s economy. It also serves as an important transportation hub between the coast, mountains and jungles of the north. In terms of tourism, most of the popular attractions are located outside the city, where a wealth of archaeological sites are waiting to be explored. Chiclayo is a great base for visiting these sites, with friendly locals and traditional restaurants serving amazing sea food and classic dishes from the north coast of Peru.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Impressive archaeological sites are dotted around the region, including those of two powerful pre-Hispanic cultures, the Moche and Lambayeque civilizations. These include the pyramids of Tucum&eacute;, the archaeological center of Bat&aacute;n Grande, and Huaca Rajada. In the nearby city of Lambayeque, which is just a few miles from Chiclayo, you&rsquo;ll find two of the best museums in Peru: the Br&uuml;ning Museum and the world-class Royal Tombs of Sipan Museum.

The Moche Route

Chiclayo

Iquitos is a fascinating jungle city, located far, far away from any other major settlement. It&rsquo;s the largest city in the world without any road connections, and you can only get there by plane or boat. This unique city, with all the fun and vibrancy of a typical Peruvian jungle city, also boasts an incredibly rich history, in which the rubber boom and Catholic missionaries all played their part.&nbsp;
During the heady days of the rubber boom, people came to Iquitos from all over the world to seek their fortunes. Those days are long gone, however, and now people come to Iquitos to explore the surrounding jungle, setting off on multi-day Amazon cruises or staying at one of the many jungle lodges outside of the city.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The city itself is full of intoxicating sights and sounds. Take a walk through the streets of Iquitos and you&rsquo;ll see the proud mansions with their Spanish tiles and grand facades, some faded and some well restored. Visiting the main market is also an experience, where you&rsquo;ll see the endless array of products that the Amazon rainforest provides. And after dark, the riverfront boulevard comes alive as locals and tourists pack the restaurants and bars, relaxing before or after an unforgettable jungle excursion.

Amazon River Cruises

Iquitos

Madre de Dios is a region in the south eastern part of Peru&rsquo;s Amazon Basin, bordering Brazil and Bolivia. In the west, The Man&uacute; National Park encompasses Andean highland, cloud forest and lowland jungle. Celebrated for their biodiversity, the savannahs and old-growth rainforest of Tambopata Reserve lie in the southeast. Just north is regional capital Puerto Maldonado, at the convergence of the Madre de Dios and Tambopata rivers.&nbsp; The capital doesn&rsquo;t have many indigenous communities any more but have many local families who dedicate their time to cotton, coffee, brazil nuts and palm oil as well as gold panning in the mineral rich rivers of the region.
The Corto Maltes Amazonia Lodge is a wonderful lodge located close to Puerto Maldonado and right on the doorstep of the amazing Tambopata National Reserve. The reserve is one of the most biodiverse places on Earth, with 169 mammal species, 632 bird species, more than 1,000 butterfly species and many species of amphibians, fish and reptiles found here. And with its numerous creeks, swamps and ox-bow lakes, it&rsquo;s a true jungle paradise.

Manu National Park

Madre de Dios

Trujillo is the third largest city in Peru and the largest north of Lima. The region surrounding modern Trujillo had been inhabited by indigenous peoples for thousands of years before the arrival of the Spanish, including the two powerful civilizations of the Moche and Chimu cultures, whose fascinating archaeological sites are the main attractions near the city. After the arrival of the Spanish, Trujillo was one of the first cities in the Americas founded by the conquistadors, in November 1534.&nbsp;
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The city itself has a beautiful historic center, full of colonial and religious architecture. And at its heart lies the expansive Plaza de Armas, one of the most elegant main squares in Peru. Trujillo is also a culinary hotspot, with excellent seafood and classic regional dishes like arroz con pato (duck and rice). Another claim to fame is Trujillo&rsquo;s reputation as the &ldquo;Capital of the Marinera,&rdquo; a wonderful and traditional courtship dance. In January, Trujillo hosts the National Marinera Competition, a major event on the Peruvian coast. The city is also known for its Peruvian paso horses, light saddle horses with a natural four-beat, lateral gait called the paso llano.&nbsp;

Chan Chan

Trujillo

Until recently, the charming northern Peruvian city of Chachapoyas remained relatively isolated from the rest of the country. That has changed in recent years, with the development of regular scheduled flights from Lima to Ja&eacute;n, located not too far from Chachapoyas, and to Chachapoyas itself. That&rsquo;s great news for tourists, as Chachapoyas and the surrounding region are absolutely brimming with manmade and natural attractions.&nbsp; The main agriculture consists of coffee and sugar cain as well as incredible orchids native to the cloud forest.
The city takes its name from the Chachapoyas civilization that once thrived in this area. Known as the &ldquo;Warriors of the Clouds,&rdquo; they built incredible structures, most notably the huge fortress of Kuelap. The whole region is dotted with archaeological sites, making it a great destination for history buffs. It&rsquo;s also a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts, with swathes of cloud forest, plunging canyons and towering waterfalls, including some of the tallest falls in the world. Then there&rsquo;s the pretty colonial city itself, which is relaxed, welcoming and easy to explore on foot, making it a great base for discovering the surrounding region.

Kuelap & Gocta

Chachapoyas

Multi-destination trips are a collection of unique tours designed to delve into the cultures and habitats of the places we explore. We offer immersion for every corner of the country to get to know the incredible diversity of the Peruvian territory. Multi destination trips also include crossing borders into what are now independent countries and once formed part of ancient civilizations and geography, who&rsquo;s existence did not know the barriers or the frontiers of modern day.&nbsp; &nbsp;Definitely a life experience worth living at least once in a lifetime.&nbsp;
Multi destination journeys are an amazing way to see more countries and experience more places and sites, on the same trip. They can make a trip be even more cost effective, cutting out the need for individual, intercontinental flights. They also include many different cultures, traditions, histories, cuisine and experiences along the way! Multi destination trips are especially good for people with time constraints who are looking to see as much as they can in the time they have available. Of course, all the hard work of planning the logistics of a trip are essentially taken care of by us, allowing you more time to enjoy each specific destination on your vacation.

The Best of Peru

Multidestination

Peru

Bolivia is a rugged, land-locked country of extremes, where ice-capped mountain peaks give way to the sweltering Amazon jungle, and where windswept plains turn into vast swathes of salt flats. It&rsquo;s a country for adventurous travellers, who come to climb, trek and ride through stunning landscapes that encompass four types of biomes, 32 ecological regions and 199 ecosystems. It&rsquo;s also one of the world&rsquo;s most megadiverse countries, with 2,900 animal species, which include 398 mammals and over 1,400 birds, all of which are protected under Bolivia&rsquo;s ambitious Law of the &ldquo;Rights of Mother Earth&rdquo;.
Bolivia is culturally diverse. It has one of the highest numbers of official languages in the world, with 37 recognized by the Bolivian constitution. Spanish is the most widely spoken, while indigenous languages such as Aymara and Quechua are still frequently heard and spoken. The traditions of Bolivia&rsquo;s indigenous people are very much alive, and colourful parades and festivals are commonplace, whether you&rsquo;re in high-altitude La Paz or a small jungle town. So as well as being a country for outdoor adventures, Bolivia is also an excellent destination for community-based tourism and cultural immersion.&nbsp; This tiny country has a lot to offer if you are looking for a destination with a lot of variety, in all senses of the word!

The Best of Bolivia

Bolivia

Ecuador is one of the more compact countries to visit in South America, but it offers an incredibly diverse range of landscapes and attractions. One day you can be enjoying the beaches along the coast while relaxing with the friendly locals. The next you can be in the snowcapped peaks of the Andes, where historic mountain towns provide perfect bases for climbing, trekking, mountain biking and horseback riding. Head further inland and you&rsquo;ll find yourself in the verdant jungles of the Amazon Rainforest, where you can set off on jungle expeditions and meet the shamans who hold the traditional knowledge of Amazonian medicine and spirituality. And then, of course, there are the Galapagos Islands, with their incredible range of wildlife.&nbsp; &nbsp;The Galapagos islands are the home of modern ecology and where the famous ecologist Charles Darwin formulated his renowned theories of evolution and adaptation.
Ecuador has something for everyone, whether its outdoor activities or exploring the country&rsquo;s many archaeological sites and colonial towns and cities. It&rsquo;s also easier to navigate than some of the continent&rsquo;s larger countries, so you&rsquo;ll spend less time on planes and long-distance buses and more time enjoying its different climates, altitudes, cultures and traditions; while you step on both sides of the world&rsquo;s hemispheres &hellip;. at the same time!

Galápagos

Ecuador

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With all the media attention, it is hard to ignore the growing presence of the COVID-19 virus. We at Valencia Travel Cusco, value the health and safety of all our guests, crews and people involved with our company. While there has been 1,008,908 confirmed case and 37,525 deads of COVID-19 in Peru, it has 25,263 case reported in Cusco city, and extra hygiene measures have been put in place to help prevent the spread. We are keeping in constant contact with the Prom Peru travel board to make sure that we have all the necessary information and tools to ensure a safe and relaxing holiday. Of course, we do understand your travel concerns, and we want your holiday with us to be as stress-free as possible, so if you do have any questions or queries, please do not hesitateto contact us.
Preventing along the Tour.
We have taken all necessary measures in order to avoid any contagion to our passengers and we have implemented the following hygiene procedures from the moment that the coronavirus epidemic was reported worldwide:
All passengers traveling to Peru are obligated to provide brief health information to our staff at the airport (Lima or Cusco) as we will ask them pertinent questions in case any of the passengers have been lately in the last 14 days to Areas such as China, Italy, etc. or have flu symptoms. If we do have a special case reported, we will immediately contact&nbsp; health authorities and passengers will not be allowed to continue on the tour as a prevention for all our guests.
Our staff members are doing regular cleaning procedures and emphasizing in aseptic all our transportations as well as the equipment more frequently than normal.
We have equipped our staff with antiseptic gel and alcohol in order to maintain adequate asepsis on board for daily use of our passengers.
We are supplying in the next days to our bus with facemasks in case passengers require this protection.
All measures that protect our passengers will be taken in Peru and we will be assisting all guests and passengers in the best way and we will keep you updated with any official news.
We are happy to offer alternative ideas to your future travel plans, should you feel the need to change things up. Please know that this situation is temporary, so if you are still planning a trip at the end of the year or in 2021 there is no reason not to go forward.
You will also be pleased to hear that most of the major airlines are *weaving changes fees for future departures*
Let&rsquo;s work together on coming up with a plan that will make you feel comfortable and still fulfill your travel.
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EASY WAYS TO STAY HEALTHY DURING YOUR TRIP:
Prevent:&nbsp; Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
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<li>After coughing or sneezing.</li>
<li>Before eating.</li>
<li>After using the bathroom.</li>
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Clean hands frequently with alcohol-based gel.
Protect:
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<li>When coughing or sneezing cover your mouth and nose with flexed elbow</li>
<li>Use a tissue when coughing and throw it away.</li>
<li>Avoid touching eyes, mouth and nose with your hands.</li>
<li>If you would like to use a mask, request went to our staff.</li>
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Inform:
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<li>If you have a fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical care early and share previous travel history with our staff on the tour.</li>
<li>We want your holiday with us to be as relaxed as possible so if you do have any questions or inquiries please do not hesitate to contact our staff.</li>
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