The Nazca Lines, Luxurious Paracas & the Amazon

The stunning JW Marriott Hotel is located in the Miraflores district of central Lima. The hotel has awe-inspiring architecture, magnificent views that tower above grand, ocean side cliffs in Lima. The hotel offers sweeping panoramas of the Pacific Ocean from every guest room. The hotel boasts a 5-star gourmet restaurant, first class health club spa and fitness centre.

Begin the tour biking along the Cisneros and the Reserve boardwalks, arriving at the exclusive mall Larcomar, very popular among tourists, being the second place with the largest number of visitors in the country, after the imperial citadel of Cusco. You will visit the Love Park (Parque del Amor), whose design was inspired by the famous Park Guell, in Barcelona, by the renowned architect Antonio Gaudi; discovering the story behind the sculpture El Beso, the centerpiece of the park. You shall then arrive to the fascinating district of Barranco, birthplace of distinguished artists, literary authors and representative musicians of their culture; and well known for its beautiful and diverse architecture, European heritage from the beginning of the last century. A special place in this tour is the romantic Bridge of Sighs (Puente de los Suspiros), whose name derives from the innumerable romances that are witnessed in this picturesque site. Tradition says that when you first see the bridge and cross it without breathing, your wish will be fulfilled.

The most representative flavors of Peruvian cuisine will be waiting for you. You will embark on an unforgettable culinary adventure, beginning your journey in a typical Peruvian market. There you will discover a wide variety of national inputs, among which you will find traditional Peruvian fruits such as cherimoya, lucuma and aguaymanto. If you are a seafood lover, there is no doubt that you will be surprised with the several species of fish and shellfish that are available at the market. Then, you will visit an exclusive Lima restaurant, where you will learn how to prepare pisco sour and ceviche, two worthy representatives of the Peruvian flavor. Finally, you can enjoy a delicious lunch with the most important Peruvian dishes.

Strategically located in the bay, in front of the Nature Reserve of Paracas, this Paracas Hotel is the most luxurious resort spa on the Peruvian coast and is the ideal starting point for excursions to the Ballesta islands. Guests may enjoy 120 rooms and two swimming pools or engage in beauty or relaxation in the large spa. They can also try the creative combination of Peruvian and Mediterranean flavours in the main restaurant, the trattoria or the bar.

Stretching across the Nazca Desert, the story behind these ancient geoglyphs continues to baffle researchers and intrigue travellers today. Created by the simple rearranging of desert rocks, the lines form a wide variety of geometric patterns and animal shapes up to 200 metres wide. Was their function agricultural? Spiritual? Astronomical? Or could they be markers left by ancient aliens? Develop your own theories as you spend 2 days exploring this amazing plateau. A flight over the Desert gives you the perfect view of the monkey, the spider, the hummingbird and others. Flying over the Nazca Desert you can marvel looking at the perfect shape of a monkey, a spider, a whale, a lizard and various types of birds, including humming birds, sea birds, and the mighty Andean Condor.

The Ballestas Islands are often referred to as the "Poor man's Galapagos" but that is far from the truth and the Champagne Bites Experience is far from the "poor man's experience".

On board a luxury motor yacht, with waiters on hand serving Champagne and hors d'oeuvre, you will explore the famed Islands.

The two-hour journey round the islands will astound you as you hear the wolf-pack cries of the sea lions and see the Humboldt penguins and the guano birds. On the way to the islands you will be able to appreciate the magnificence of the "Candelabro" (the Candlestick), an enormous and mysterious geoglyph carved on the sands. Let the breeze caress your face while you enjoy the nature around you.

Experience distinctly Peruvian food and drink at the Quierolo Vineyard lunch and wine pairing. You'll have the benefit of a sommelier tour guide's expert insight into the production and flavor of locally grown wine and pisco brandy.

The stunning JW Marriott Hotel is located in the Miraflores district of central Lima. The hotel has awe-inspiring architecture, magnificent views that tower above grand, ocean side cliffs in Lima. The hotel offers sweeping panoramas of the Pacific Ocean from every guest room. The hotel boasts a 5-star gourmet restaurant, first class health club spa and fitness centre.

On your arrival into Puerto Maldonado you will be met and transferred by motorised canoe up river to your lodge in the jungle.

Travelling to Tambopata National Reserve offers a rare opportunity to discover a lively biodiversity of birds, mammals, reptiles, insects and trees. Record-setting numbers of animal species are concentrated within small areas, and the variety of plant life is greater than almost anywhere in the world.

Today is spent exploring the jungle by foot or boat and the river system at night searching for caymans. With the help of your guide you will have the opportunity of selecting from a number of exciting options as listed below:

- Trail System adventure and the Twilight River excursion
- The nature presentation at the Eco Center with available cocktails
- Excursion to Lake Sandoval
- The Inkaterra Canopy Walkway and Anaconda Walk
- The Eco-media nature presentation with available cocktail
- Gamitana Creek excursion
- ENA Spa service
- Visit the Hacienda Concepcion excursion and learn at the Native Experience excursion and Rainforest Garden excursion
- Visit Inkaterra Butterfly House

You will have a second day to explore the jungle and rivers surrounding Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica.

After an early breakfast, you will retrace your river and road journey back to Puerto Maldonado.