Lima nearly 500 years ago, the Spanish Conqueror Francisco Pizzaro destroyed one of the most highly advanced civilizations that has ever existed. Arriving Peru in September of 1532, it took him only two short months to capture and later killing the leader of the Inca Empire, Atahuallpa. Having control of the Incas, Pizarro set out and looted the empire of all its gold.
With the riches he built the city of Lima in 1535 which became the capital of the Viceroyalty of Peru. Still to this day, you can see the Colonial Lima that was built during the Conquistadores all but friendly arrival into this coastal region. Though most of the gold was melted down and shipped off to her majesty in Spain, there are still some precious artifacts that were undiscovered and can be viewed in Lima's Gold Museum. If any thanks can be given to the greedy Spanish invaders, it would be since they found little or no interest in the pottery work of the Incas. Fortunately, thousands of ceramic pieces were untouched and had no value to the looting invaders of the new found land.
Today you can see more than 45,000 of these magnificently crafted pieces of art at the Larco Herrera Museum. We highly recommend that you take a few hours to visit either or both of these museums to get a better understanding of the craftsmanship of Peru's forgotten Pre-Columbian Civilizations. If your taste for archaeology has not quite yet been sufficed, there is the Pachacamac site which dates back over 1000 years and is a short distance from Lima.
We recommend to try to spend minimully 1 day while "passing" in and out of Lima. This can either be accomplished before or after your main portion of the trip.
| Class |
Rating |
Hotel |
Single |
Double |
Triple |
| Tourist |
 |
Posada Miraflores |
$99. |
$59. |
$49. |
| Tourist |
|
Hotel Colon |
$129. |
$69. |
$59. |
| Tourist |
|
Hotel Antigua |
$109. |
$69. |
$59. |
| First |
|
Melia(DL) |
$149. |
$79. |
$69. |
| First |
| Ramada Airport |
$189. |
$99. |
$89. |
| First |
|
Libertador |
$149. |
$89. |
$79. |
| First |
|
Las Americas |
$239. |
$119. |
$99. |
| First |
|
Swissotel |
$329. |
$169. |
$149. |
| First |
|
Country Club |
$329. |
$169. |
$139. |
| First |
|
Marriott |
$259. |
$149. |
$129. |
| First |
|
Marriott(Executive) |
$329. |
$169. |
$119. |
| First |
|
Park Plaza(CV) |
$349. |
$189. |
$149. |
| First |
|
Park Plaza(OV or GS) |
$389. |
$229. |
$169. |
Lima Airport - Hotel - Airport
Transfer to and from the Lima airport and your hotel.
| Tours & Services Available |
time |
Single |
Double |
Triple |
| Transfers Airport - Hotel - Airport |
R.T. |
$65. |
$40. |
$30. |
Colonial City of Lima
The "City of Kings", includes Lima´s Historical Center, visiting Main Square, Government Palace, City Hall, the Cathedral (Here is the tomb of Francisco Pizarro, conqueror of Peru), Museum of the Cathedral, Temple of Santo Domingo (tombs of Santa Rosa and San Martin), Temple of San Pedro, Lima Colonial Balconies, Torre Tagle Palace, Paseo de Aguas and Convent de los Descalzos.
Then, drive through the residential district of San Isidro, visiting El Olivar Park; Miraflores, visiting the Kennedy Park, Love Park and Larcomar Mall. Return to your selected hotel.
*Includes: bilingual guide, transportation & entrance fees.
| Tours & Services Available |
time |
Single |
Double |
Triple |
| Colonial City of Lima |
1/2 day |
$75. |
$65. |
$55. |
Museum of Anthropology and Archaeology
The Museum of Anthropology and Archaeology offers a complete overview of Peru's pre-Columbian history
and the largest collection of pre-Hispanic artifacts, such as Chavin stone sculptures, textiles from
Paracas, Nazca and Mochica ceramics and Chimu metalwork; as well as paintings, documents and objects
relating to prominent people of Peru's Conquest, Viceroyalty and Republic times. Return to your selected hotel.
*Includes: bilingual guide, transportation & entrance fees.
| Tours & Services Available |
time |
Single |
Double |
Triple |
| Museum of Anthropology and Archaeology |
1/2 day |
$75. |
$65. |
$55. |
Gold Museum
The Gold Museum contains the priceless *pre-Columbian gold, silver, copper, ceramic, weaving’s & even a mummy or two.
The artifacts span from previous civilizations like Nazca, Paracas, Wari, Chavin, Moche, Lambayeque, Chimu & Inca can be viewed.
Also housed here are a collection of military weapons and a textile selection from pre Incan times.
Return to your selected hotel.(*note most gold pieces are authentic)*Includes: bilingual guide, transportation & entrance fees.
| Tours & Services Available |
time |
Single |
Double |
Triple |
| Gold Museum |
1/2 day |
$85. |
$65. |
$55. |
Larco Herrera Museum
Half day tour to the re-known Larco Herrera Museum where there is approximately 45,000 pre-Columbian ceramic pieces are housed. Afterwards you will return to your hotel in Miraflores.
*Includes: bilingual guide, entry fees, transportation.
| Tours & Services Available |
time |
Single |
Double |
Triple |
| Larco Herrrarra Museum |
1/2 day |
$85. |
$65. |
$55. |
National Museum
Half day visit to the National Museum where a large selection of artifacts and cultural exhibits are on display.
Return to your selected hotel. *Includes: bilingual guide, transportation & entrance fees.
| Tours & Services Available |
time |
Single |
Double |
Triple |
| National Museum |
1/2 day |
$85. |
$65. |
$55. |
Modern Art Museum
Half day visit to the Modern Art Museum where a variety of International and South American known artists pieces ar availble for your viewing plessure.
Return to your selected hotel. *Includes: bilingual guide, transportation & entrance fees.
| Tours & Services Available |
time |
Single |
Double |
Triple |
| Modern Art Museum |
1/2 day |
$85. |
$65. |
$55. |
Pachacamac
From Lima it is a 45-minute drive to the ancient pre-Columbian Pachacamac Pilgrimage Center overlooking the fertile valley of Lurin and the Pacific Ocean. The temple, built around 700 AD, as a temple for worshipping the Sun God, is largely of adobe mud bricks, housed an oracle and is considered one of the main ceremonial centers in pre-Hispanic Peru. Pilgrims flocked here from far away to worship Pachacamac, believed to be world and its creatures creator. The best preserved area is the Inca-built section (1440-1533). The archaeological site includes palaces, plazas and temples, that have been recently restored, and an on-site museum housing interesting pre-Hispanic relics.
Free time for lunch near Pachacamac ruins. Afternoon return to Lima and your selected hotel.
* Includes: bilingual guide, entry fees & private transportation.
| Tours & Services Available |
time |
Single |
Double |
Triple |
| Pachacamac |
1/2 day |
$95. |
$75. |
$65. |
Caral "The Oldest Settlement of the Americas"
Noted as the Oldest site in the Americas its recent excavations have brought it to the "lime light" of eyes of the archaeological community.
Colonial Lima & Museum Combo
Half day visit to Colonial Lima including the Main Square, Government Palace, City Hall, the Cathedral and Museum, Temple of Santo Domingo, Temple of San Pedro, Lima Colonial Balconies, Torre Tagle Palace, Paseo de Aguas and Convent de los Descalzos.
Then continue to the choice of ANY Museum (Gold, Larco Herrera, Anthropology, National or Modern Art). Return to your selected hotel.
*Includes: bilingual guide, transportation & entrance fees.
| Tours & Services Available |
time |
Single |
Double |
Triple |
| Colonial Lima & Museum Combo |
1 day |
$85. |
$75. |
$65. |
Colonial Lima & Shopping Combo
Half day visit to Colonial Lima including the Main Square, Government Palace, City Hall, the Cathedral and Museum, Temple of Santo Domingo, Temple of San Pedro, Lima Colonial Balconies, Torre Tagle Palace, Paseo de Aguas and Convent de los Descalzos.
Then continue to the local Miraflores market where a large variety of textiles including paintings, weavings, ceramics, jewelry and much much more from all regions of Peru can be purchased. Return to your selected hotel.
*Includes: bilingual guide, transportation & entrance fees.
| Tours & Services Available |
time |
Single |
Double |
Triple |
| Colonial Lima & Shopping Combo |
1 day |
$95. |
$75. |
$55. |
"SPECIAL" Hotel Day Room, Colonial Lima & Museum Combo
Hotel day room, 2 airport transfers and Half day tour of Colonial Lima and choice of ANY Museum (Gold, Larco Herrera, Anthropology, National or Modern Art). Return to your selected hotel and airport.
*Includes: transportation, bilingual guide, entrance fee, accommodations.
| Tours & Services Available |
time |
Single |
Double |
Triple |
| 3 Star Hotel Colon & Tour Combo |
1 day |
$175. |
$115. |
$75. |
| 4 Star Hotel Libertador & Tour Combo |
1 day |
$225. |
$135. |
$115. |
| 5 Star Hotel Marriott & Tour Combo |
1 day |
$315. |
$185. |
$165. |
The Nazca Lines ( 1 day )
You will be met and transferred to the Lima airport for your Aero Condor flight to Ica and the las Dunas Hotel. Here you will bourd the flight to Nazca for your afternoon overflight of the Nazca Lines.
These desert drawings date back somewhere between 200 B.C. & 600 A.D. Here scientists & historians have been unable to explain the reason for the huge trapezoids, triangles, rectangles & quadrangles that stretch across miles of desert plain. The theories for these mysterious geo-glyphics left behind by the Nazca Indians range from, the reading of the constellations to weather forecasting and even ancient landing strips for space ships from some other planet. Though we may never find the true reason for these incredible pieces of art that are just as mysterious as the civilization that made them, your abilities to get a birds eye view, such as the ancient visitors may have, lets you form your own idea on their purpose to the Indians of the Nazca plain. Afternoon tour of Ica and lunch at the Las Dunas Hotel & Resort. Late afternoon depart by Aero Condor flight at 3:30 p.m. for your return to the Lima at 6:30 p.m.
You will be met and transferred to the hotel or connect to your international flight home.
*Includes: transportation, bilingual guide, entrance fee, accommodations. (CB)
The Nazca Lines & Chauchilla Cemetery
Day 1 - Lima - Nazca
You will be met and transferred by Ormeno Bus station and the Royal Class Service
departing at 1:30 p.m. on the Pan American Highway to where you will proceed to Nazca. Here you will
be met and assisted upon your arrival at the Hotel. Over night at your hotel in Nazca or Ica.
Day 2 - Nazca Lines - Lima
In the morning you will be met at your hotel and transferred to the local airport
for your flight over the Nazca Lines. Here you will get the ultimate view of one the most controversial
archaeological sights from our ancient ancestors that has ever been discovered the Nazca Lines.
These desert drawings date back somewhere between 200 B.C. & 600 A.D. Here scientists & historians
have been unable to explain the reason for the huge trapezoids, triangles, rectangles & quadrangles
that stretch across miles of desert plain. The theories for these mysterious geo-glyphics left behind
by the Nazca Indians range from, the reading of the constellations to weather forecasting and even
ancient landing strips for space ships from some other planet. Though we may never find the true
reason for these incredible pieces of art that are just as mysterious as the civilization that
made them, your abilities to get a birds eye view, such as the ancient visitors may have, lets you
form your own idea on their purpose to the Indians of the Nazca plain. Afternoon tour of the pre-Inca
cemetery of Chauchilla dating back over 2000 years. Mid afternoon depart by Ormeno Royal Class Service
at 1:30 p.m. for your return to Lima at 8:30 p.m. You will be met and transferred to the Lima airport
or your hotel. *Includes: transportation, bilingual guide, entrance fee, accommodations. (CB)
| Class |
Rating |
Hotel |
Single |
Double |
Triple |
| Economy |
|
|
$399 |
$329 |
$299 |
| Tourist |
|
|
$419 |
$339 |
$319 |
| First |
|
|
$479 |
$379 |
$349 |
The Ballestas Islands & Paracas National Park
Day 1 - Lima - Paracas
You will be met and transferred by Ormeno Bus station and the Royal Class Service
departing at 1:30 p.m. on the Pan American Highway to where you will proceed to Paracas. Here you
will be met and assisted upon your arrival at the hotel. Over night at the local hotel.
Day 2 - Paracas - Ballestas - Lima
Morning you will be met & transferred to the departure dock where you board the boat
to the Ballestas Islands. A spectacular view of the marine and animal life exists in its natural habitat
similar to that of the Galapagos. You may see: Seals, Sea Otter, Sea Lion, Leatherback and Green turtles,
Lizards or a variety of over 18 regional bird species. Afterwards return to the dock where travel to
the Hotel Paracas. Late afternoon you will depart by Ormeno Royal Class Service at 4:30 p.m. for your return to Lima at 8:00 p.m. You will be met and transferred to the Lima airport or your hotel.
*Includes: transportation, bilingual guide, entrance fee, accommodations. (CB)
| Class |
Rating |
Hotel |
Single |
Double |
Triple |
| Economy |
|
|
$289 |
$249 |
$229 |
| Tourist |
|
|
$319 |
$279 |
$259 |
| First |
|
|
$349 |
$299 |
$279 |
The Ballestas Islands & Nazca Lines
Day 1 - Lima - Paracas
You will be met and transferred by Ormeno Bus station and the Royal Class Service
departing at 1:30 p.m. on the Pan American Highway to where you will proceed to Paracas. Here you
will be met and assisted upon your arrival at the local hotel. Over night at the hotel.
Day 2 - Paracas - Ballestas Islands - Nazca
Morning you will be met & transferred to the departure dock where you board the
boat to the Ballestas Islands. A spectacular view of the marine and animal life exists in its natural
habitat similar to that of the Galapagos. You may see: Seals, Sea Otter, Sea Lion, Leatherback and Green
turtles, Lizards or a variety of over 18 regional bird species. Afterwards return to the dock where travel
to the hotel. Mid afternoon you will depart by private car and continue to Nazca or Ica and the hotel. Over night at the hotel.
Day 3 - Nazca Lines - Lima
In the morning you will be met at your hotel and transferred to the local airport for your flight over the Nazca Lines.
Here you will get the ultimate view of one the most controversial archaeological sights from our ancient ancestors that has ever been discovered the Nazca Lines. These desert drawings date back somewhere between 200 B.C. & 600 A.D. Here scientists & historians have been unable to explain the reason for the huge trapezoids, triangles, rectangles & quadrangles that stretch across miles of desert plain. The theories for these mysterious geo-glyphics left behind by the Nazca Indians range from, the reading of the constellations to weather forecasting and even ancient landing strips for space ships from some other planet. Though we may never find the true reason for these incredible pieces of art that are just as mysterious as the civilization that made them, your abilities to get a birds eye view, such as the ancient visitors may have, lets you form your own idea on their purpose to the Indians of the Nazca plain. Afternoon tour of the pre-Inca cemetery of Chauchilla dating back over 2000 years. Mid afternoon depart by Ormeno Royal Class Service at 1:30 p.m. for your return to Lima at 8:30 p.m. You will be met and transferred to the Lima airport or your hotel.
*Includes: transportation, bilingual guide, entrance fee, accommodations. (CB)
| Class |
Rating |
Hotel |
Single |
Double |
Triple |
| Economy |
|
|
$599 |
$499 |
$469 |
| Tourist |
|
|
$619 |
$519 |
$489 |
| First |
|
|
$639 |
$549 |
$509 |
|
