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DAY 1: LIMA PICK UP
Pick up upon arrival at Lima’s airport and transportation to the hotel.
Overnight (No meals)
DAY 2: LIMA - CUSCO
Transfer to the Lima airport for the flight to Cuzco (Airfare Not Included).
Upon arrival to Cusco Airport. Reception and transportation to the Hotel where
you will receive an aromatic coca tea to stimulating for the height, will have
the free morning to rest and also we suggest you have a light lunch either at
your hotel or in one of the surrounded; in the afternoon we will depart on a
guided city tour, where tourist have the opportunity to visit 6 places (entrance
to the archaeological centers and museums including) we will visit the Main
square, Cathedral, the Koricancha (temple of the sun) and in addition we will
make a route bordering archaeological centers like Sacsayhuaman Fortress, Q'enko,
Puka Pukara and Tambomachay, tour finishes 6:30pm approximately at the main
square in order you can take dinner in one of the exquisite restaurants in the
area, then overnight. (No meals included)
NOTES:
*City tour: from 1.45pm to 6:30pm approx. (Pickup from the hotel starts at
1:15pm)
*Optional Buffet Dinner with Folkloric Show: Adding $30 per person
DAY 3: FULL DAY SACRED VALLEY TOUR
Breakfast. You will be picked up at 8:15 am. Full day excursion to the Urubamba
Valley visiting: The colorful Indian market in Pisac where a mixture of color,
tradition will be able appreciated. Pisac is located to the entrance of the
Sacred Valley followed by Ollantaytambo. Most people visit Pisac to see the
market on Sunday, but there are smaller markets on both Tuesday and Thursday.
However Pisac is a pretty village and has plenty of small handicraft shops and
is worth a visit on any day of the week as is a good place to buy the local
ceramics including a huge and varied collection of hand-painted multi-colored
beads. Lunch in a typical restaurant in Urubamba then we continue with
Ollantaytambo which is an attractive little town located at the western end of
the Sacred Valley, considered the older town continuously occupied of the
American continent is located at the foot of some spectacular Inca ruins which
protected the strategic entrance to the lower Urubamba Valley. The narrow
streets of Ollantaytambo, along with their channels that have not varied from
the Inca time, evoke their ancestral inheritance, and then finish visiting
Chinchero.
Chinchero is a small Andean Indian village located high up on the windswept
plains of Anta at 3762m about 30km from Cusco and is believed to be the mythical
birthplace of the rainbow. Its major claim to tourism is its colorful Sunday
market which is much less tourist-orientated than the market at Pisac. At the
end, return to Cusco arriving at 6:30pm approximately at the main plaza.
The night is free for you to eat in a restaurant of your choice; although we
always have plenty of suggestions for you should you require them. (B, L)
Note: Take this tour on market days: Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday //
Bilingual Guided tour on different days
DAY 4: CUSCO / MACHU PICCHU OVERNIGHT TOUR
Early breakfast and pickup to go the train station to depart to Machu Picchu,
the trip takes about 4 hours. During the trip we will have an amazing view of
the landscapes of the Sacred Valley of Urubamba and the Amazon rainforest
providing you a small hint of how much Peru has to offer. Upon arrival to the
little town of Aguas Calientes you will have to approach the bus station towards
Machupicchu the “Lost City of the Incas” (Only 20 minutes ride) to receive a
professional guided tour by this Huge Historical Sanctuary visiting the Main
Plaza, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Sun Dial, the Royal Quarters, the Temple
of the Three Windows and various burial grounds follow by some free time to
explore the zone on your own and experience the energy and force contained
therein, an according time, we will go down to the Aguas Calientes town to relax
at the hot springs or just overnight at the select lodging in Aguas Calientes
town. (B,L).
TRAIN SERVICE:
The Vistadome connect your senses through a sophisticated and sensory travel
experience; is the ideal train for those who want to be in contact with the
environment and appreciate the wonderful journey to Machu Picchu.
Surrounded entirely by glass and wagons with large panoramic windows offering
incomparable scenic views and innumerous opportunities to capture amazing
pictures, Vistadome travelers feel connected and part of the impressive
landscape of Peru.
The Vistadome also has air conditioning and heating, leather seats that adjust
the body to provide comfort and relaxation during the entire trip and has a
different service, which allows the visitor to be immersed and feel the Andean
culture through its landscapes, music, dance and even food carefully prepared
with local ingredients
DAY 5: MACHU PICCHU / CUSCO
Breakfast and rest of day at leisure by your own (Entrance and bus fee to Machu
Picchu Not included on this day) in the afternoon return to Cusco. Reception at
the train station and transfer to the Hotel where it passed the night (B).
Upon request: You can make a second visit to Machu Picchu and have the chance to
know hidden places, such as the Intipunku (Gate of the Sun) or for more
adventures can take a hike to the top of Huayna Picchu (Young Mountain) to visit
the Temple of the Moon and enjoy a spectacular view of the city. Or if you have
good physical conditions can take a hike full of adrenaline to the Putukusi
mountain opposite position than Machu Picchu which allows us to have other
unforgettable views from this new wonder.
DAY 6: CUSCO - PUNO
Early breakfast and transfer to the bus station to depart Cusco on guided bus to
Puno, visiting on the route picturesque towns and archeological sites such as
Andahuaylillas, Raqchi, Sicuani, La Raya and Pukara. Lunch included. Afternoon
arrival in Puno, reception and transfer to your accommodation. Overnight at the
hotel. (B,L) (*) Additional fare if travelling by train. Ask for availability.
DAY 7: UROS AND TAQUILE ISLANDS
You will be picked up from your hotel at 6:30 a.m., to go to the port of Puno to
take a tourist motor boat and to direct towards the wonders floating islands of
the Uros. After a 2 hour motorboat ride, you will arrive at the Uros island in
the Titikaka lake. Fishermen and hunters inhabit the floating islands of the
Uros. The residents of the Uros are known as the “water tribe”, because they
must construct its own Islands periodically, adding new layers of totora reeds,
which grows in the lake, to create the conditions that ensure the islands stay
afloat. The dense roots that the plants develop support the island. The roofs
are waterproof and the houses are extremely humid because of the surrounding
water.
They used it as home and trade centers for the natives, who use hand-made boats
of the same material as their means of transportation. At present, they speak
Quechua and Aymara. Following this exciting tour, you will be led to the Island
of Taquile, , place where the form of typical and rustic experience was
appraised, the place is colorful and landscaping, where they even maintain its
customs, ritual, religious and folkloric traditions, in the town of Taquile we
will taste a typical lunch with fresh fish (trout). There is also a craft fair
on the plaza that sells exceptional wool goods which are of very fine quality
and somewhat expensive. Taquile Island is famous for its craft production,
particularly for its beautiful textiles. The island is narrow at about 1 Km.
wide and 6 to 7 Km. long. The visit could be exhausting because of the altitude
(13,000 ft above sea level). On Taquile there are numerous pre-Inca and Inca
ruins as well as Inca terracing. We will return in Puno in the afternoon,
overnight (B,L)
Visa Requirement for US Citizens to enter Bolivia ********************************************
If you are a US Citizen or a citizen of the countries listed below and have
decided visit Bolivia, you must be aware of this information:
On 2007, The Bolivian President Evo Morales suppressed by decree the right of US
citizens to enter Bolivia country freely, in reciprocity of a similar measure
taken by the US government.
Also the citizens of Angola, Bhutan, Republic of Chad, Congo, Ruanda, Somalia,
Republic of Yemen, Indonesia, China and Taiwan have been affected by this
decree.
Please make sure to have all necessary documents before traveling!
DAY 8: SUN ISLAND FULL DAY
You will picked up from your hotel at 6:30 am. Land transfer to Copacabana
Sanctuary. You will arrive into Copacabana after about 3 hours of bus ride.
Copacabana is the most important religious sanctuary of Bolivia, thousands of
pilgrims visit every year the virgin of Copacabana also known as Native Madonna,
you will visit the main square and the impressive Cathedral (1/2 hour tour). You
will arrive into the Sun Island after about 1 hour of a spectacular catamaran
cruise including lunch on board, this island has been identified as the
birthplace of several revered entities, including the sun itself. A source of
magnetic energy, the vertex of the earth and the cradle of the Inca Empire, the
Inca couple Manco Kapac and Mama Ocllo appeared here and founded the Sun Empire.
During a 2 hours Sun Island Tour you will visit:
-The Inca garden, the island micro climate provides the ideal location for this
garden that during Inca times was full of Andean flowers, water and trees.
-The Inca Stairs that was built by the Incas in order to reach the Inca Water
spring.
-The Inca water spring, a natural water spring with 3 different openings of
different tastes, this Inca made water fountain is supposed to be a source of
eternal youth.
-The Sun Island Inti Wata Complex, that contains the largest amount of
archaeological items founded in the island and the largest demo variety of
Andean flora and fauna available in Bolivia.
-The Sun Island Kallawaya Ancient Ceremony, witchcrafts, natural medicine, art,
magic, and millenary traditions are part of the mystic world of the Kallawayas
heritage.
The purpose of this mystic ceremony is to purify the souls of the Chinkana holy
temple visitors, this Ceremony takes place in a Inca altar at the top of the
hill facing the temple and overlooking the lake. You will then proceed back to
Copacabana and then to Puno, we will return in Puno at 6:30 PM, overnight. (B;L)
DAY 9: SILLUSTANI - LIMA
Breakfast. Transfer to Juliaca’s airport to take the flight to Lima (Airfare Not
Included). On the route to the airport, we will visit at the Sillustani Chullpas
(pre-Colombian funeral towers). The scenery is desert but impressive, in a
beautiful setting on a peninsula on Ayumara lake about 32 Km. from Puno. Most of
the towers date from the period of Inca occupation in the 15th century; the
engineering involved in their construction is more complex than anything the
Incas built. Upon arrival Lima’s airport, reception and transfer to the hotel
and overnight (B)
DAY 10: TRANSFER OUT
Breakfast and according time, transportation will be provided to go the airport
(B).
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Valid to travel until December, 2012
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Not Valid for Holidays (Easter, Christmas, Inti Raymi, New Year)
INCLUDES: All hotel and lodge accommodations based on Single, Double
or Triple occupancy. All scheduled transportation. All transfers. All scheduled
excursions with English-speaking guide services. All entrance fees. Meals as
specified in the itinerary. B=Breakfast; L=Lunch; D=Dinner.
IMPORTANT: For a better service, the company informs you that it has
autonomy to change the Hotels mentioned in the itinerary with another one of
similar category if therefore sees it by advisable taking into account
justifiable availability of spaces or other reasons, if this it is the case you
will be notified ahead of time.
NOT INCLUDED IN THE FEE
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excess baggage charges, additional nights during the trip due to flight
cancellations, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages or bottled water, snacks,
insurance of any kind, laundry, phone calls, radio calls or messages,
reconfirmation of international flights and items of personal nature.
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