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Relax at Colca Canyon and be delighted for Machu Picchu
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DAY 1 LIMA
Pick up upon arrival at Lima’s airport and transportation to the hotel.
Overnight (No meals)
DAY 2 FULL DAY LIMA CITY TOUR & LARCO HERRERA MUSEUM
Breakfast, then you will be picked up from your hotel around 9.00am.
The city tour begins with the visit to the Plaza the Armas, which has been
declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Running along two sides are
arcades with shops: Portal de Escribanos and Portal de Botoneros. In the
centre of the Plaza is a bronze fountain dating from 1560. Located in the
Plaza is the Cathedral, note the splendidly carved stalls, the silver
covered altars surrounded by fine woodwork, mosaic covered walls bearing the
coats of arms of Lima and Pizarro. Then you'll visit the Monastery of San
Francisco, this is famous for the Seville tile work and paneled ceiling in
the cloisters, the catacombs under the church and part of the monastery are
well worth seeing, You'll visit the old colonial streets in the center of
the city.
After visiting Lima city we will go to the Larco Herrera Museum , 18th
century colonial-style museum houses the largest and most impressive ceramic
collection in the world, with about 55,000 pre-Colombian clay pots on
display. The collection concentrates on the refined ceramics of the Moche
Dynasty, the people who lived along the northern coast of Peru between 200
and 700 AD. The Moche culture is recognized as accomplishing one of the
greatest imaginative languages of ancient Peru through the use of creative
pottery, providing clues to all aspects of their civilization without the
use of the written word. One can learn about their religion, agriculture,
transport, dance and music through their ceramic designs and shapes. The
Moche are also renowned for their fascinating erotic pottery and the famous
collection is on display in the separate 'Erotic Hall', depicting sexual
practices of several Peruvian cultures in a lifelike, explicit and often
humorous way. At the end of the services transfer to your hotel. Overnight (B,L)
DAY 3 LIMA - AREQUIPA
You will be picked up from your hotel in the morning, transfer to the
airport to take the flight to Arequipa (airfare not included) Upon arrival
reception and transfer to the selected Hotel. You will be picked up in the
afternoon. The tour of the White City of Arequipa begins visiting: Plaza de
Armas, the Cathedral, the Cloister of the Church and Society, The Temple and
the Plaza of San Francisco, tour of the San Lorenzo neighborhood, visit and
tour of the Monasterio de Santa Catalina which was closed to the public for
centuries, restored and opened smoothly today allows us to appreciate what
was the city of Arequipa in the seventeenth century, walking through its
narrow streets, squares and perfumed gardens and impressive addition to the
tight Cloisters by huge walls of Ashlar, Stone rustic washes, cells and all
that make up this small colonial citadel, then we moved to the beautiful and
green countryside of Yanahuara’s Pointview contemplate as the Misti Volcano,
Pichu Pichu and Chachani the terraces of Paucarpata, The Mill Sabandia,
Tingo and the Mirador de Sachaca. At the ends return to the hotel.
Overnight. (B)
DAY 4 COLCA CANYON
Early in the morning, after breakfast, leave Arequipa to a journey to the
center of the Earth, our end Colca Canyon, towards nor west direction behind
snow-covered Chachani, Yura, small valley with thermal springs, see wild
vicuñas in Pampa Cañahuas national reserve, Alpacas & llamas in Tocra, some
birds like flamingoes, ibis, andean gooze, ducks, Andean eagle "Kara Kara"
view point of the Volcanoes and snow covered mountains in Patapampa (4,800
m.)(15,000ft.), See the Ampato, Sabancaya, Walca Walca, etc.) Chivay Capital
of the valley. Afternoon visit to the thermal springs & pools in La Calera.
(Admission to the pools not included, about $5 per person). Overnight at
selected accommodation. (L, D)
DAY 5 COLCA CANYON
Early morning after breakfast leave for a full day excursion. We departure
to Cruz del Condor where you can appreciate the flight of the condors. Also
the Geographical Impressive scene, view of the depth of the canyon, typical
people, incredible amount of Pre Inca terraces still farmed, colonial
churches embroidered dresses, very good food novo Andean and visit to the
village of Cabanaconde, in the afternoon return to your accommodation.
Overnight at selected accommodation. (B, L, D)
DAY 6 COLCA CANYON - AREQUIPA
On the way back to Chivay, visit to the Mirador of Chinina, where we will
find the famous Hanging Tombs and the Hanging Bridge of Sifón that joins the
town of Yanque with Coporaque. At right, the beautiful village of Coporaque,
the semi-circular terraces known as the "Amphitheatre" view of the
mountains, a small canyon which houses the grain depots Colcas or sacred as
wasp nests in inaccessible places. In the afternoon return to Arequipa (B,L)
DAY 7 AREQUIPA-CUSCO
Breakfast and transfer to the airport to take flight to Cusco (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. (B)
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 8 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-coloured 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 9 MACHUPICCHU 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 SERVICES :
The Hiram Bingham is the most luxurious way to journey between Cusco and
Machu Picchu. For many visitors a trip to Machu Picchu is a once in a
lifetime experience, and the Hiram Bingham assures a magical journey, never
to be forgotten.
The carriages are painted a distinctive blue and gold and the interiors are
luxurious, warm and inviting with elegant decoration in the style of the
1920's Pullman trains.
Each of the carriages has been furnished in polished wood and brass with
large chairs and plenty of space to stretch out. As you board, the tables
are exquisitely laid, ready for your meal, with gleaming crystal and
polished cutlery.
On board you will be served by a team of dedicated waiters who will attend
to your every need and make sure your journey is as comfortable and
luxurious as you imagined.
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
The Expedition is a travel experience with all the quality and
benefits at a lower cost. Is a service designed for the traveler’s comfort,
with four passenger seats located in front of each other, so you can share
your experience, and for the faithful backpack that is always with you we
offer racks placed above the seats. Also, this train has panoramic windows,
air conditioning and heating, and Andean music that creates a cheerful
atmosphere.
DAY 10 MACHU PICCHU / CUZCO
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 11 CUSCO / LIMA
Breakfast and transportation from the hotel to the airport for your return
flight back to Lima (airfare not included). Arriving just in time to catch
your international connection (B) END OF SERVICES
INCLUDES: All hotel and lodge accommodations based on double or single
occupancy. All scheduled land, lake and river 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
International and domestic airfares, airport departure taxes or visa fees,
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 flights and items of personal nature.
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