Uyuni, Machu Picchu, and Nazca: Mysteries and Stunning Views of South America - 8 Days
8Days
$2,700~/1 person (3 people in 1 room)
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Price
What's Included
- Land transportation as stated
- Nazca Lines Flight Ticket
- Huaynapicchu admission ticket
- Entrance fees for other listed attractions and official guide during sightseeing.
- Outbound scenic train ticket to Machu Picchu (Vistadome).
- Return scenic train ticket from Machu Picchu (Expedition).
- Round-trip shuttle bus ticket between Machu Picchu village and Machu Picchu.
- Meals & Hotels listed
- Local air ticket listed
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Price
What's not included
- Round-trip airfare from Japan
- Airport tax and tourism tax for Nazca lines viewing in Pisco.
- Admission fees to attractions not included in the plan
- Meals not listed
- Tips (for guides, drivers, porters, etc.) at the destination.
- Other personal expenses
Recommended travel points
In South America, far from Japan, you can fully enjoy the mysteries of nature, ancient wonders, famous spots, photogenic locations, romantic sites, and historical places with a knowledgeable local guide.
The Nazca lines, said to have been drawn in ancient times, remain shrouded in mystery.
The miraculous sky city of Machu Picchu, left behind by the Inca Empire that thrived in the rugged Andes Mountains, which are said to average over 4000 meters in elevation, from the 15th to the 16th century.
The Uyuni Salt Flat, a desert-like expanse of white salt covering nearly 11,000 square kilometers, features rock formations and islands with cacti, remnants of a prehistoric lake that has dried up.
Among the representative three mysterious spots in South America, the impacts of nature and development are significant, making it uncertain how long the general public will be able to visit.
Now is the perfect time to visit these special places and see sights you've never encountered before, which will undoubtedly become cherished memories in your life.
The travel will primarily involve a dedicated vehicle, allowing you to enjoy an efficient and safe journey.
If there are specific things you want or activities you'd like to try that are unique to South America, you can chat with our local staff for assistance.
Please come and have a special trip just for you.
Detailed itinerary
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Day 1
Lima
At the airport in Lima, the capital of Peru, a staff member who speaks Japanese will welcome you.
You will be taken to the hotel by private vehicle.
Please take your time to rest and prepare for the Nasca sightseeing the next day.
*The time for the flight to view the geoglyphs will be determined a few days in advance based on weather conditions. The next day, we will depart early in the morning to match the flight schedule.
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Accommodation: Lima
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Day 2
Lima to Pisco Nazca Lines
After breakfast at the hotel, you will be picked up by a private car with a Japanese-speaking guide.
You will board a flight to view the geoglyphs of Nasca from the airport in Pisco, located south of Lima.
You will enjoy aerial views of various figures drawn on the desert by the ancient Nasca civilization, which spans over 30 km in width and length, using color differentiation of gravel. Although there are various theories, the actual reasons remain shrouded in mystery, making the scenery truly breathtaking.
After the flight, you will have lunch.
After that, you will return to your hotel in Lima by private car.
After arriving at the hotel, please take your time to relax in preparation for the early morning flight the next day.
Breakfast/〇 Lunch/〇 Dinner/-
Accommodation: Lima
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Day 3
Lima → Cusco → Ollantaytambo → Machu Picchu
Early in the morning, after having breakfast at the hotel, you will move to Lima Airport by a private car with a Japanese-speaking guide.
From Lima Airport, you will fly to Cusco, which was the capital of the Inca Empire, located at an altitude of about 3,400 meters in southern Peru.
Upon arrival in Cusco, a Japanese-speaking guide will welcome you at the airport, and you will be taken by private car to Ollantaytambo Station.
From the station, you will board the Vistadome tourist train with your guide to head to Machu Picchu.
After arriving at Machu Picchu, take a shuttle bus to the sky city of the Machu Picchu ruins and enjoy a private tour with a Japanese guide for about 3 hours.
After that, you will return to the village and check in at the hotel, after which you will have free time.
Breakfast/〇 Lunch/〇 Dinner/-
Accommodation: Machupicchu
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Day 4
Machu Picchu → Ollantaytambo → Cusco
After breakfast at the hotel, you will move to the Machu Picchu village station on your own.
From the Machu Picchu village station, you will travel by expedition train through the Andes Mountains to the Ollantaytambo station.
A private vehicle with a Japanese guide will be waiting for you at Ollantaytambo station.
You will enjoy the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Cusco and Sacsayhuamán, which once flourished as the capital of the Inca Empire, with a Japanese guide.
In the city of Cusco, there are various historical spots where you can feel the history, including Inca ruins and Spanish colonial architecture, and at Sacsayhuamán, you can see the solid stonework unique to Inca civilization, which generously used large stones.
After that, you will be taken back to the hotel. Enjoy dinner while exploring freely.
Breakfast/〇 Lunch/〇 Dinner/-
Accommodation: Cusco
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Day 5
Cusco → La Paz
After breakfast at the hotel, a private vehicle with a Japanese guide will be waiting for you.
You will travel by air from Cusco Airport to La Paz, the de facto capital of Bolivia, in about 2 hours.
A private vehicle with a Japanese guide will be waiting for you at La Paz Airport to take you to the hotel.
In the afternoon, you can freely explore La Paz, a city located at an altitude of about 3600m, often referred to as the town above the clouds, known for its unique bowl-shaped landscape that is said to be very beautiful when viewed from the observation deck.
Breakfast / Yes Lunch / No Dinner / No
Accommodation: La Paz
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Day 6
La Paz → Uyuni
After breakfast at the hotel, you will be welcomed by a private vehicle with an English-speaking guide.
We will take a one-hour flight from La Paz airport to the town of Uyuni in southwestern Bolivia.
On a sightseeing tour of the breathtaking Uyuni Salt Flats, which attract people from all over the world with stunning photographs, you will visit Colchani village, a salt processing plant, the train graveyard, and the salt museum, while enjoying lunch and a photo tour.
Not only will you experience the blue expanse of the Uyuni Salt Flats during the day, but also on the sunset tour, where you can witness the stunning scenery of the beautiful sunset reflected on the lake surface and the starry sky after sunset. Since what you can see varies depending on the weather and season, it is also recommended to consult via chat to decide the best time to visit.
After the tour, you will be taken to your hotel in Uyuni with an English-speaking guide.
Breakfast/〇 Lunch/〇 Dinner/〇
Accommodation: Uyuni
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Day 7
Uyuni → La Paz
After breakfast at the hotel, you will be transferred by a private vehicle to Uyuni airport.
From Uyuni airport, we will take a one-hour flight to La Paz.
From La Paz airport, you will enjoy a private vehicle with a Japanese-speaking guide to explore La Paz city, the Valley of the Moon, and a cable car ride.
The Valley of the Moon, located about 10 kilometers from downtown La Paz, is a natural canyon with mysterious shapes created over many years by the clayey soil.
The cable car offers a panoramic view of the bowl-shaped city of La Paz.
After the tour, you will be taken back to the hotel, and then you will have free time.
Breakfast/〇 Lunch/〇 Dinner/-
Accommodation: La Paz
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Day 8
La Paz → Lima
Early in the morning, after breakfast at the hotel, we will transfer to La Paz Airport by private vehicle.
From La Paz Airport in Bolivia, we will take a flight for about one hour to Lima Airport in Peru.
At Lima Airport, a private vehicle with a Japanese-speaking guide will be waiting to greet you. We will then transfer to the hotel for an early check-in.
In the afternoon, you will enjoy a city tour of Lima, one of South America's major cities with a population ranking within the top 50 in the world, and explore the Larco Museum, known for its beautiful colonial-style buildings with pure white walls, where you can discover the mysteries of the Andes civilization with a Japanese-speaking guide.
We will take you to Lima Airport in preparation for your late-night flight. (Dinner will be at the hotel or at the airport)
*Please note that the schedule may change depending on the flight.
Breakfast/〇 Lunch/〇 Dinner/〇
Accommodation: Lima
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