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DAY 1 LA PAZ PICK UP
Pick up upon arrival at La Paz airport and transportation to the hotel.
Overnight (No meals)
DAY 2 FULL DAY CITY TOUR & MOON VALLEY
Breakfast, then we pick you up to visit a typical Indian market, the famous
Witch Doctor’s market and the San Francisco Colonial Church. The tour
continues to the Plaza Murillo, where the cathedral, the Government Palace
and the National congress buildings are located. Then, we will visit the
famous colonial street “Calle Jaen” where interesting museum are clustered
together, followed by the visit to the open-air museum from the Tiwanaku
Culture. To change scenery, the tour continues to the residential areas of
Obrajes, Calacoto and La Florida.
The tour ends with the visit to the unique Moon Valley, place where the
erosion has caused stony forms that giving the sensation to be in a real
lunar landscape. At the end transfers to the hotel. Overnight (B,L)
DAY 3 TIWANAKU RUINS FULL DAY
At 72Km. from La Paz, we will visit a pre-inca archaeological place "Tiwanaku".
This place is known by their monuments and by their admirable litica
sculpture. Also, it s one of the great monumental centers of native Andean
cultures. In this Bolivia archaeological capital, we will be able to visit
the Templete semi-underground, Kalasasaya, the Sun Door, which has become a
Bolivia symbol, the Museum and the Town whose church was constructed in
1612. Overnight. (B,L)
DAY 4 FULL DAY CATAMARAN LA PAZ - PUNO
Early land transfer for Lake Titikaka, board the Catamaran Cruise Ship,
breakfast while sailing to Sun Island, the legendary birth place of the Inca
Empire. Visit the Inca Garden, steps and fountain followed by the Inti Wata
Cultural Complex including the Ekako Underground Museum, the traditional
medicine and the Titikaka Reed Shipbuilders display centers, the Pachamama
agricultural Inca terraces, a handicraft center, the Intica lounge and at
the Manco Kapac look out the largest variety of Andean camelids. Also, the
Inti Wata Complex at Sun Island includes a unique sailing experience aboard
a huge Titikaka Traditional vessel for a panoramic visit to the Pilkokaina
Inca Palace.
Catamaran Cruise Ship to the Sanctuary of Copacabana while enjoying lunch on
board, land transfer to Puno. Overnight (B, L)
DAY 5 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)
DAY 6 PUNO - CUSCO
Early breakfast and transfer to the bus station so you can take the ride to
Cusco. Departs Puno on guided bus to Cusco, visiting on the route
picturesque towns and archeological sites such as Andahuaylillas, Raqchi,
Sicuani, La Raya and Pukara. Lunch included. Afternoon arrival in Cusco,
reception and transfer to your accommodation. Overnight at the hotel.(B,L)
(*) Additional fare if travelling by train. Ask for availability.
DAY 7 CUSCO CITY TOUR
Breakfast and morning free; 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
VISA REQUIREMENT FOR US CITIZENS TO ENTER BOLIVIA
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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!
INCLUDES: All hotel and lodge accommodations based on double or single
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 INCLUDE: 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 international flights and items of personal nature.
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