Lima is the capital of Peru and the country's largest economic and cultural center. It is located on a coastal irrigation oasis. During most of the colonial period, Lima was always the most important center of political and commercial power in South America, so a large number of colonial buildings have been preserved. These buildings have also won Lima the "World Cultural Heritage" award from UNESCO. "The good name.

Today you have a full day to choose to explore Lima freely or participate in the following self-financed projects. All self-financed projects require a group of two people. It is recommended to purchase and pay the fee when booking the group (purchasing after joining the group is subject to resource availability) ), you can choose 1-2 self-funded projects to participate according to the actual situation:

Optional item 1: Three-hour shopping trip in Lima

You will visit various artisan centers in Lima and find the best masterpieces of professional artisans from all over Peru. All these places offer gold and silver items, as well as specialty textiles, rugs and clothing made from the finest alpaca wool. During your visit, your guide will provide you with advice and assistance. If you don’t want to buy any handicrafts as souvenirs, Lima also has a wide variety of department stores, supermarkets and shops to choose from.

Optional item 2: Three-hour city tour of Lima: Lima Main Square → Lima Cathedral (ticket included) → Santo Domingo Monastery (ticket included)

To the east of the square is a Catholic church that retains Spanish architectural style. There are many other famous buildings around the square, such as government buildings, commercial buildings, supermarkets, etc.

Cathedral of Lima Cathedral of Lima

The Lima Cathedral, located in the central square, is a model building built during the colonial period. It integrates Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and neoclassical styles, making it a landmark building and religious holy place in Lima. It was damaged by earthquakes and rebuilt several times, most recently in 1746. Rumor has it that the coffin of Francisco Pizarro, the first Spanish to come to Peru and establish the Spanish regime, is in the mosaic-inlaid chapel on the right side of the main door. In addition, there are 70,000 tombs buried under the church, all of which are said to be clergy. Thousands of ancient scriptures were buried here along with the corpses, making it one of the most outstanding libraries in Peru.

Church and Convent of Santo Domingo

The Monastery of Santo Domingo dates back to the end of the 16th century. This church is famous in Lima because it is the only church with a "real" steeple, which was built in several stages and has a very unique style.

Optional item 3: Three-hour trip to Larco Museum (including museum tickets)

The Larco Museum is one of the most famous private museums in Peru and even South America. It was ranked 22nd among the best museums in the world in 2017 by TripAdvisor. It is a must-see attraction in Lima all year round. The museum was founded in 1926. It uses time as a narrative clue to show the 4,000-year history of Peru's pre-Columbian period. The collection contains a large number of ancient and exquisite stone tools, pottery, textiles, gold and silver jewelry and handicrafts, totaling nearly 45,000 Thousands of pieces. The most talked-about thing about the Larco Museum is a series of pottery works of ancient people's sexual worship, which reflect the understanding of the mysteries of life by the native culture of Peru in the pre-Columbian period. Also on display are mummies from Chavín, Chimú, Nazca and Inca. Because the museum is located in a noble building built in the 18th century, and this building was built on the Colombian pyramids before the 7th century. The outdoor garden has a path full of flowers, and the flower shed is woven with intertwined flower vines. Take a deep breath and you will be filled with fragrance.

Optional item 4: Three-hour trip to Barranco

Barranco, a few kilometers away from the seaside, is technically a coastal suburb of Lima. It is also the most artistic, romantic and bohemian place in Lima. The colorful Barranco is quiet and peaceful during the day, and it looks like an independent town with arts and crafts. Barranco is also the place where many famous Peruvian writers, artists, musicians, designers and photographers lived. Of course, when wandering around Barranco, you can’t miss the shops selling traditional Peruvian crafts and gifts.

Optional item 5: Four-hour central market and Chinatown food tour

You can taste up to 12 different Peruvian flavors while getting to know Lima's historic center, visit the city's largest market, and stroll the streets of Chinatown. During this unusual experience, your guide will invite you to taste a fusion of Peruvian cuisine. We will then head to a craft brewery.

Departure time: Monday to Saturday 11:00-17:00

Optional item 6: Four-hour tour of Pachacamac ancient civilization ruins (including Pachacamac tickets)

The ruins of Pachacamac, 32 kilometers south of Lima, are called "the Mecca of ancient Peru" by historians. It not only has the Pachacamac Temple, the Sun Temple and the Moon Temple dedicated to the "Creator of the Earth", but also retains water conservancy facilities, pottery workshops, residential areas and other relics from more than 2,000 years ago. It is the most worth visiting in Peru. one of the archaeological sites. Most of the buildings in the entire site only have broken walls left. Visitors here can experience a strong sense of vicissitudes and feel the glory and decline of the Inca civilization.

Warm reminder: You cannot attend on Mondays and Wednesdays.

Optional item 7: Lima to and from Nazca, two days and one night

Day 1: Lima - Paracas

In Paragas, Ica province, just a few hours south of Lima, desert and sea merge into a spectacular landscape. The cliffs that edge the beach are teeming with life, with millions of birds living here year-round, and thousands of others flying in from the northern hemisphere and further south.

Reference hotel: Hotel La Hacienda Bahia Paracas or similar

Day 2: Paracas - Nazca Paintings - Lima

The Nazca Lines are a spectacular network of hundreds of geometric figures, animal and plant patterns in southern Peru. The patterns are unique and highly stylized. They are one of the major archaeological mysteries in the world. Today it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, attracting a flood of tourists to this once unknown town. When you take a small plane to overlook these magical lines on the sand, you will be filled with infinite curiosity and awe.

Hotel: INNSiDE by Meliá Lima Miraflores or similar.

Lima is the capital of Peru and the country's largest economic and cultural center. It is located on a coastal irrigation oasis. During most of the colonial period, Lima was always the most important center of political and commercial power in South America, so a large number of colonial buildings have been preserved. These buildings have also won Lima the "World Cultural Heritage" award from UNESCO. "The good name.

Today you have a full day to choose to explore Lima freely or participate in the following self-funded projects. All self-funded projects require a group of two people. It is recommended to purchase and pay the fee when booking the group (purchasing after joining the group is subject to resource availability) , you can choose 1-2 self-funded projects to participate according to the actual situation:

Optional item 1: Three-hour shopping trip in Lima

Optional item 2: Three-hour city tour of Lima: Lima Main Square → Lima Cathedral (ticket included) → Santo Domingo Monastery (ticket included)

Optional item 3: Three-hour trip to Larco Museum (including museum tickets)

Optional item 4: Three-hour trip to Barranco

Optional item 5: Four-hour central market and Chinatown food tour

Optional item 6: Four-hour tour of Pachacamac ancient civilization ruins (including Pachacamac tickets)

Optional item 7: Lima to and from Nazca, two days and one night

Hotel: INNSiDE by Meliá Lima Miraflores or similar.

Today we will end our pleasant journey. You can book a suitable flight to leave Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) according to your needs.

Our staff only provides a drop-off service from the hotel at 8:00 in the morning; if the guest has an early flight and needs to leave the hotel for the airport before 8:00, you can take a taxi yourself.

  The order of itinerary may change without any notice depending on weather situations or for some other unforeseen circumstances.

  The order of activities held during the tour is planned by the tour guide. So, it may be different from what is mentioned on the tour page. On fewer occasions, Tour Guide has to skip an attraction or few during the tour depending on weather, traffic, group interest or some other reason.

  Some attractions are seasonal. So, when they are closed they will be replaced with some other attraction.

  You can skip some optional activities during the tour and plan something on your own. Make sure that you coordinate with Tour guide and stay with the group with next activity. Please note you cannot stay on the bus if you skip some optional activity.

  Probable hotel names are mentioned in the itinerary. It can be similar or a different hotel of the similar rating. Exact Hotel details can only be provided one day before the departure.

  Maximum 4 people of any age can stay in 1 Room in the hotel.

  These tours are conducted in a group. A group can have people of several cultures. We expect each person to coordinate with Tour guide to make sure things are on track.

  Though attractions are optional but you have to at least take 2 attractions.

  All the prices are listed in USD.

  Any Amount paid in cash to the Tour Guide is not refundable.

  Tour display price is based on double occupancy. It is the price each person will pay if a group of two is traveling.

  Prices may change without any notice.

  Prices include hotel accommodation, transportation and taxes.

  Admission Tickets to different places and meals are NOT included in the tour price.

  Mandatory Tip for tour guide and driver are NOT included.

  Only the tour guide can purchase entrance tickets for you. Pre-purchased tickets are NOT acceptable.

  There must be at least one passenger of 18 years for every booking made with GoldenBusTours. For Children between the age group of 2 to 14 years, a different price will be charged. Please refer to Child price on our pricing calendar. Child Age may vary between different bus operators. Maximum 4 people of any age can stay in 1 Room in the hotel. If the 5th person is infant you will be charged normally then with the second room as an expense.

  Activities are optional though, but each customer has to participate in 2 activities at least. No city pass allowed. Some attractions are mandatory. Each customer has to take part in them and have to pay for them in cash.