Peru and Bolivia Highlights Trip: Machu Picchu, Nazca, Peruvian Chocolate!

You will love this tour if you enjoy seeing amazing sights, meeting interesting people, chocolate, enjoying good food, and variety of nature and cultural experiences. Trip Main Goals: 1) Have fun 2) See iconic sights 3) Enjoy nature 4) Enjoy Peruvian chocolate and food 5) Good photos Chocolate: Peru is the origin of cocoa beans. Using local contacts we will explore this fun and tasty side of Peru. We will eat chocolate, drink chocolate, and experience a chocolate ceremony. Main stops: -Lima (city and food tour) -Nazca Lines (plane tour) -Cusco (city and food tour) -Traditional ceremonial chocolate tour -Sacred Valley Tour (tour of terraced areas) -Machu Picchu (guided tour) -Lake Titicaca Uros Islands (boat tour) -La Paz (city, architecture, food tour, death road bike tour) We begin with a day in Lima where we taste some culinary delights and take a short walking tour of the old town and bike ride along the famous "green coast". Next, the trip takes a turn to the south, where the mysterious Nazca Lines unfurl their geometric wonders in the desert sky. A thrilling flight offers a bird's-eye view of these enigmatic etchings. The atmospheric streets are alive with Incan architecture and vibrant local markets, inviting exploration and indulgence in authentic Peruvian cuisine. From Cusco, the journey leads to the Sacred Valley, a stunning blend of terraced landscapes and Incan ruins, where one can immerse in traditional villages and stunning vistas. An exhilarating train ride brings you to the majestic Machu Picchu, perched high in the Andes; the breathtaking sunrise over this ancient citadel leaves you spellbound, as you wander among its sacred temples and terraces. The adventure continues to Lake Titicaca, where the Uros islands, constructed from totora reeds, provide a glimpse into indigenous culture and sustainable living. The hospitality of the locals enriches this experience, showcasing their unique lifestyle. Crossing into Bolivia, La Paz impresses with its high altitude and vibrant street life, a blend of modernity and tradition set against the backdrop of snow-capped mountains. Each destination of the journey offers its own unique charm, creating lasting memories of this enchanting region in South America.