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You arrive in Lima in the afternoon. After your reception you have the option of taking a nap after the long flight or you can head out with the rest of us to the main square for some sightseeing, shopping. and paragliding over the skyline of Miraflores. In the evening the night is yours, giving you a chance to taste some of Peru's drinks and to get to know Limas' nightlife.

In the morning we head out to La Punta in the port city of Callao. Here we meet up with our Master Diver and get equipped for a day of scuba diving. You are taken to the Isla Palomino, the largest island off of Lima with a long maritime history in Peru. On it's shore there is a huge colony of sea lions which you will be able to swim with. Their acrobatics and friendliness have made this tour a popular one, However PADI certification is necessary to dive with these amazing creatures. In the evening you are free to explore a vibrant Miraflores.

Today we travel to Punta Hermosa, a surfing village about an hour south of Lima. Here you will spend the entire day surfing and relaxing on the beach. Beginners lesson and gear rental is included. There are many different styles of waves on this stretch of beach, according to your tastes we will relocate accordingly. You return to Lima in the evening where you have the night free.

In the early morning we head out for Marcahuasi, we make a stop in Chosica before transferring to a bus bound for San Pedro de Casta. From this small village perched on a spectacular mountain ridge we hike for two hours until we reach the Amphitheater at Marcahuasi. This spectacular mountain summit is home to strange rock like formations. The Monument to Humanity, a massive rock dating back millennia clearly shows many human faces either carved or created by erosion on it's surface. Many UFO sightings have also been reported in SAn Pedro de Casta, the citizens of the town believe in UFOs' as much as they believe in cows. You camp overnight at the plateau and hopefully spot a UFO or two.

After breakfast you can head out to explore more of Marcahuasi, this large plateau has ruins of up to five towns in different locations. There are said to be 7 energy vortexes in the area and many other weird rock formations to see. Many who believe in the theory of a great flood point to Marcahuasi as it's holy grail because at 12,000 ft above sea level you can find hundred if not thousands of fossilized sea shells. In the evening we head back to Lima where you can catch up on some shopping or enjoy more of the nightlife.

In the morning you fly to Iquitos, there is a reception at the airport, brief city orientation and transfer to the Explorama dock. Fifty mile journey down the Amazon River to Yanamono Stream where Explorama Lodge is located. Afternoon hike along the "Lake Trail" through lowland rainforest which is seasonally flooded. During the high water season, this excursion is done by boat! Night walk or boat to enjoy the sounds of the forest and stars of the Southern sky.

Early morning birding excursion. Morning walk along the "Bushmaster Trail", where scientific studies by the Missouri Botanical Gardens have found the world's highest biodiversity of trees per square hectare. Continue on to a small village of Yagua Indians where your guide will explain their culture and how it has been affected by the passing of time. There will be an opportunity to see their local crafts and for a demonstration of the use of the blowgun which some of the Yagua elders still use. Afternoon boating excursion in search of sloth, found in Cecropia trees at the water’s edge, and the two species of freshwater river dolphin, pink and grey, found in Amazonian waters.

Early morning departure from the Lodge by boat to the mouth of the Napo River where in 1542, the intrepid explorer Francisco de Orellano, became the first European to discover the Amazon River. Continue on the Napo River to ExplorNapo Lodge for breakfast. Hike to the spectacular Canopy Walkway spanning over 500 meters (one-third of a mile), connected by tree platforms, and reaching a height of over 35 meters (115 feet) but accessible without any type of climbing skill or equipment. After lunch, visit the "ReNuPeRu" Ethnobotanical Garden where over 240 medicinal plants are cultivated by a local shaman who will explain the nature of Amazonian natural healing and the uses of some of the plants. Return to Explorama Lodge in time to relax in the hammock house or at the Tahuampa Bar before dinner.

Early morning birding. Morning boat excursion to “Monkey Island”, a private reserve where more than five species of tropical primates including small tamarins, saki, titi and large woolly monkeys are protected. Lunch will be served at Ceiba Tops luxury lodge. Afternoon hike in the beautiful primary rainforest reserve surrounding Ceiba Tops that includes many huge trees festooned with epiphytes or, if you prefer, time to enjoy the pool, water slide, Jacuzzi and lovely gardens around Ceiba Tops. Return to Explorama Lodge in time to once again enjoy the hammock house or Tahuampa Bar.

Morning walk along a local Amazon River trail stopping at a "ribereños" house, corner store and sugar cane rum factory. Afternoon return to Iquitos and on to the airport where in the morning you fly to Cusco, the capital city of the ancient Inca Empire. You head out on a private tour of the city in the afternoon. You'll have a chance to visit the Temple of the Sun and the Sacsayhuaman fortress overlooking the city. You'll also visit the main church in the Plaza de Armas, a jaw dropping sight as the interior is covered in gold and silver. At night Cusco lights up and dancing and drinking is the norm.

You begin our trip to Machu Picchu this morning. Driving through the serene Sacred Valley of the Incas, you'll visit some ruins as well as make a stop at a market in Pisac, for those that wish to purchase souvenirs. Your road trip takes you to the town of Ollantaytambo, here you'll check out the massive ruins before catching a train to the tourist town of Aquas Calientes beneath the ruins of Machu Picchu, here you'll spend the night.

This morning you wake up early to board one of the first buses up to Machu Picchu. Once up at the ruins you'll catch a beautiful sunrise over the site, your then given a tour of the ruins. Afterwards you have the option of climbing to the peak of Wayna Picchu or exploring the maze of ruins throughout the site. In the late afternoon you catch the train back to Cusco for the nights festivities.

You arrive in Lima via air in the morning. From Lima we head out to Ica and the Huacahina Oasis. At Huacachina you will have the chance to Sandboard down some of the steepest and largest dunes in the world or you can choose to enjoy the views of the desert and the Dune buggy takes you from dune to dune. You'll also have the chance to catch a beautiful sunset on the dunes, the evening is yours to relax along the sleepy oasis of Huacachina or revel in the nightlife of Huacachina and Ica.

After breakfast we take a drive over to Paracas national park where you will board a boat and explore the Ballesta islands, which are teeming with marine life. You'll see giant pelicans and even penguins as well as the mysterious three-pronged Candelabra geoglyph. In the afternoon you visit the vinyards of Ica for some wine and pisco tasting After a thorough shower we head to the bus station and catch a ride for Nazca two hours away. At Nazca we check into our hotel, you have the rest of the evening to get some dinner and visit any of the various bars and clubs around town.

Today we'll have a light breakfast and meet your pilot at the Nazca airport. The flight over the famous Nazca lines only takes about an hour, but it is unforgettable. Make sure you take any motion medication before boarding as the small plane maneuvers can make you a bit queasy. After the flight we head back to Lima via luxury bus, at night we toast and dance the night away to your last couple of hours in the city of kings.

Depending on the hour of your return flight home you have the option to get some last minute shopping in or being driven to the airport to catch your flight home. That concludes The Great Adventure. Hope you have fun!