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Situated on the Edge of the Ocean, Lima was known as the Pacific Pearl. In the pre-hispanic time, the Valley where Peru’s capital is located was a greenery oasis, which allowed the agricultural exploitation like fishing activity. Lima is an overpopulated city with more than 10 millions inhabitants and most of them come from inside the country, With its lacks and disorder, Lima is nevertheless a charming city.
Upon your arrival at the airport Jorge Chávez of Lima, you will be taken to your hotel. English speaking assistance from airport to your hotel. Nigth at the hotel B Art Boutique.
Full day dedicated to the visit of the Peruvian capital city. Explore the colonial quarters of the city center including the Plaza San Martin and the Plaza de Armas. Visit of the Cathedral, the San Francisco Convent and its catacombs. Visit to the Larco Herrera Museum, one of the largest private collections of pre-Columbian art in Peru. The exhibition rooms showcase the splendid and well preserved artifacts: pottery, textiles, gold pieces and even mummies all of which will teach you more about Peruvian history. Visit to the artists neighborhood of Barranco and observation of its charming architecture. Nigth at the hotel B Art Boutique. Read more
You will be transferred to the Lima airport to take your flight. Domestic flight from Lima to Cusco. Reception at Cusco airport and transfer to the hotel. English speaking assistance from airport to hotel. Departure for an half-day dedicated to the discovery of Cuzco's historical downtown. In the morning, visits of the Koricancha (Temple of the Sun), and of the Cathedral, exhibiting some paintings from the School of Cuzco and many goldsmith’s art, silver and precious stones treasures. Then we walk down to the San Blas quarter (the artists’ place). Night at the hotel Monasterio. Read more
Morning departure by private vehicle for an excursion to explore the Sacred Valley. The first stop will be the ruins of Pisac where we will visit the site and walk around the handicraft market. Return to your hotel in the Sacred Valley. Night at the hotel Rio Sagrado. (Category Deluxe terrace room) Read more
Departure at 9am in a private vehicle on a day-trip exploring the Sacred Valley. The first stop will be at the cultural site of Moray, an ancient Inca agricultural laboratory. We take to the road again, this time in the direction of the salt flats of Maras, located in the middle of the Cordillera. We will then walk down to the Urumbamba River before making the return trip to the hotel in the Sacred Valley. Night at the hotel Rio Sagrado. (Category Deluxe terrace room) Read more
Visit to the Inca fortress at Ollantaytambo, named after the Inca warrior, Ollanta. This was the site of many fierce battles between the Inca and the Spanish. First class train to Aguas Calientes. Afternoon train. Vistadome train. Night at the hotel Machu Picchu Pueblo. Read more
In the early morning, direct connection to the shuttle service that will drive you to the citadel of Machu Picchu. Arrival to Machu Picchu, wonder of the world. Machu Picchu is an ancient Inca city of the fifteenth century in Peru. Abandoned during the collapse of the Inca Empire, Machu Picchu sacred city, forgotten for centuries, is considered as a masterpiece of Inca architecture. It was unveiled in 1911 by the American archaeologist Hiram Bingham. Together with your english speaking guide, you will start to discover the archaeological complex, still covered by the morning mist, built on top of a ridge and surrounded by precipices. A stunning view that evolves with the progression of the sun! After the guided tour (around 3 hours for the visit), you have the opportunity to discover on your own. In the beginning of the evening, way back to Poroy in the luxury Hiram Bingham. Dinner served aboard the train. Reception at Poroy's train station and transfert to the hotel. Night at the hotel Monasterio. Read more
Transfer to Cusco's airport. English speaking assistance from your hotel to the airport. International flight from Cusco to La Paz (Bolivia). A private driver will pick you up at the international airport of El Alto and drive you to your hotel in La Paz. Night at the Casona hotel boutique****. Read more
Our driver will pick you up at 09:00 am at the hotel lobby. Today you will discover the most traditional side of the city, walking into the day-to-day life of the “paceños” (inhabitants of La Paz). You will first enter the indoor market of the Plaza San Francisco (Mercado Lanza) where many workers have breakfast. You will then take the cable car going up to El Alto and enjoy a unexpected view over the city and the mountains that surround it. You will fly over different neighborhoods and the general cemetery, in which you will then enter to discover the Andean post-mortem traditions: here the families leave elaborated offerings on the graves. Walking from the cemetery down to the historical center you will walk through the traditions of clothing and traditional celebrations of the city. Do you remember the “cholitas”, the women using traditional Andean clothing? In every street you will find an item of their outfit: skirt, heat, shoes, jewelry… nothing is missing! In the Los Andes Street you will feel like carnival is coming. It is the tailor’s street and every shop is filed with colorful costumes and masks. You will end our tour in the Witches Market (“Mercado de las Brujas”) where the locals buy all the necessary artifacts for ceremonial offering to the Pachamama (Mother Earth): coca leaves and other medicinal plants, miniature figurines in sugar and lama fetuses. Night at the Casona hotel boutique****. Read more
A private driver will pick you up at your hotel and take you to the airport. Domestic flight La Paz - Uyuni. A private driver will pick you up at the airport and take you to your hotel. Early departure in private 4x4 for a long day. We head south to join the Laguna Colorada. It owes its intense red-brick because of the presence of phytoplankton which reacts to sunlight coloring. We stop for lunch in Polques before skirting Laguna Salada and crossing the Dali Desert (named after the scenery reminiscent of one of his paintings). We arrive at the Laguna Blanca and Laguna Verde, at the foot of volcanoes Juriques and Licancabur (el. 5960 masl), to witness a curious phenomenon: the wind comes up and the Laguna Verde takes a spectacular emerald color. The trail continues through the magnificent landscapes of Siloli desert and its famous "stone tree" where we can spot some viscachas. Night at the Hotel del Desierto***. (availability of double room with matrimonial bed not guaranteed) Read more
Today we continue enjoying the landscapes of the Sur Lipez area… This morning we head north along the Chilean border on the scenic “Route of the Jewels”, which owes its name to all the lagunas along its way: Honda, Ch’arkota, Hedionda, Cañapa. These lagunas are home to three species of flamingoes. We stop at the view point of volcano Ollagüe (el. 5868 m.a.s.l.). This volcano is still active and shelters one of the world’s highest open pit copper mines. We then cross the small Salar de Chiguana located at the foot of volcano Tomasamil (el. 5900 m.a.s.l.). After riding 170 km we will reach the village of Pedro de Quemez (el. 3690 m.a.s.l.), where we will spend the night. Night at the hotel de Piedra***. (availability of double room with matrimonial bed not guaranteed) Read more
Today we leave the Sur Lipez and go for a unique moment: driving across the world’s largest salt flat! After a two hour ride we will reach the famous Salar de Uyuni (el. 3650 m.a.s.l.). We will then ride half an hour on the salt desert (34 km) to reach the Island of Incahuasi. This surprising island lost in the middle of the salar, offers an incredible view over the Salar and the several volcanos that surround it. Of volcanic origin, it is covered with stromatolites and giant cacti (stromatolites are fossilized bacterial colonies, first traces of life on earth). In the afternoon, we continue loosing ourselves on the white desert during an hour and a half more (73 km) until arriving to the city of Uyuni. Just before leaving the Salar, we will stop in the village of Colchani to visit its salt exploitation and salt hotel (closed since 2001). When you will arrive in Colchani, you will drop off your bags at the hotel before returning to the Salar accompanied by your private driver. You will begin by a sunset drink and appetizer then continue with a meal under a tent served by your driver. The meal will be composed of a starter, a main course and a dessert. At the end of the meal, your driver will take you back to your hotel. Possibility of wind. Night at the Luna Salada hotel***. Deluxe Room Read more
Departure from the hotel at 8:30 a.m. for a journey to Potosí (3 to 4 hours on a road). We will traverse all the Cordillera Frailes before reaching the Imperial city in the afternoon. Stop on the way in Pulacayo, which was the second most important silver mine in South America in the 19th century. It is now an almost abandoned village, where we can visit a museum keeping traces of its past glory. Our guide will pick us up at 02:00 pm to visit the Casa de la Moneda, one of the most important historical buildings of the city - one of those which owed the city to be listed as a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO. Until the 19th century the coins of the Spanish crown were minted here. This beautiful colonial house is now an important historical museum. NOTE: The Casa de la Moneda is closed on Sundays afternoon and Mondays. Night at the Coloso hotel*****. Room VIP. Read more
A private driver will pick you up at your hotel and take you to the airport. A private driver will pick you up at the international airport of El Alto and drive you to your hotel in La Paz. Enjoy a great moment of relaxation and wellness in Spa La Joya. 4h30 of massages and body scrubs in the most luxurious spot in the city. You will enjoy 5 treatment of your choice (natural clay massage, body scrub, hair treatment,...). The treatment will end with a delicous fresh fruit juice offered by the house ! Private transports included. Night at the Casona hotel boutique****. Read more
Today we spend the day in the beautiful “white city” of Sucre. Listed as a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO, the constitutional capital of Bolivia is famous for its flair of quietness, its beautiful colonial architecture and its numerous churches. Our guide will pick us up at 09:00 am at the hotel lobby to show us the most famous buildings and museums of the city. We will start with the Convento de la Recoleta, monastery of the Franciscan order build in 1601. We will then learn more about the culture of the region and the country in the Museum of Indigenous Art (ASUR) and about the Bolivian history in The Casa de la Libertad, where the Independence Act was signed in 1825. We will end the day visiting the Monastery of San Felipe Nery, enjoying a beautiful view over the city from its terrace. NOTE: Museums are closed as following: Convento de la Recoleta and Monastery of San Felipe Nery - Sundays, ASUR - Saturdays and Sundays, Casa de la Libertad - Mondays. Night at the Pueblo Samary hotel****. Read more
Departure at 09:00 am by private 4WD for the Chataquila village (el. 3550 m.a.s.l.) and its charming church sheltering the Virgin of the same name. We will then walk down by the beautiful Inca trail to Chaunaca (6 km / about 3-hour hike). We will return to the vehicle to arrive to the Maragua crater, and take there a cold lunch near a waterfall. Digestive walk in the crater to Irupampa. On the way back to Sucre we will stop at the Maragua viewpoint from where we can see the crater and at the Mirador of Sucre from where we can view the entire city. Arrival in Sucre around 6:30 p.m. Cold lunch (included). Hiking time: 3h; Elevation gain/loss: +70m/-770m Meal at the Peña Orígenes Bolivianos restaurant. Espacio Cultural Origenes is a restaurant set around a large stage where, almost every night of the week, they put on a colorful, high-energy dance show featuring traditional dances from Sucre and the rest of Bolivia. The elaborately dressed dancers act out Bolivian folkloric scenes, such courtship rituals and the struggle between good and evil. There is even a touch of humor in the show, for instance in the mockery of the Spanish conquistadors. The dances are fast-paced and polished. Night at the Pueblo Samary hotel****. Read more
A private driver will pick you up at your hotel and take you to the airport. A private driver will pick you up at the international airport of El Alto and drive you to your hotel in La Paz. Enjoy a great moment of relaxation and wellness in Spa La Joya. 4h30 of massages and body scrubs in the most luxurious spot in the city. You will enjoy 5 treatment of your choice (natural clay massage, body scrub, hair treatment,...). The treatment will end with a delicous fresh fruit juice offered by the house ! Private transports included. Night at the Casona hotel boutique****. Read more
A private driver will pick you up at your hotel and take you to the airport.
Un mois passé en Bolivie dont quelques jours au Sud Lipez avec Terra Andina. Personnel de Terra Andina très disponible, professionnel, compétent. Circuit très bien pensé, chauffeur expérimenté, très à l'écoute, tourné vers la nature, toujours soucieux de nous faire plaisir. Nous prenions les repas de midi au milieu de nulle part et Bernardo avait à coeur de sortir une petite nappe pour faire une "jolie table" ! Paysages à couper le souffle, contrées improbables Voyage conforme au programme N'hésitez pas, n'hésitez plus ! Confiez votre projet! Read more
Nous voici de retour d'un séjour au Chili/Bolivie/Argentine. Un peu plus de 3 semaines de découvertes en découvertes. Guides, chauffeurs, hôtels, location de voiture... le tout organisé par terra group. Dès que nous avions reçu le roadbook, nous savions que tout était bien organisé. Nous n'avons pas été déçu, la ponctualité et la précision étaient de mise pour des vacances en Amérique du Sud. Merci aussi à ceux dont on ne connait pas les noms et qui ont contribué à ce voyage incroyable. Vivement les prochaines vacances. Read more
We have spent a wonderful journey in Bolivia this week, and we would like to thank you for the quality of the service: itinerary choice, the guides’ reception, the drivers, the hotels - Everything was very good. We will always remember those great memories
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