peru gateway travel The
BEST and most informative site on Peru for travel and tourism to Lima,
Machu Picchu,
Cusco,
Cuzco
and all of Peru.
Use our unique PERU TRAVEL PLANNER
to help plan your travel itinerary.
Toll free 1 888 671 2852
/ 1 888 671 2853
Contact Us
Lima City tour and Overflight Nazca lines. Cusco City
tour and Nearby ruins & Full day tour to Machu Picchu
Airfares
NOT INCLUDED, can easily be included in the package upon
request
Customizable
YES, feel free to ask for extra services or
modifications
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 & GOLD 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. Next to the
Cathedral is the Archbishop's Palace. Then you'll visit the Monastery of
San Francisco, this is famous for the Sevillan 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 centre of the city, and the modern Lima with the district of San
Isidro and Miraflores. We will also visit the Peruvian Gold Museum; this
excellent collection includes pre-Columbian gold, silver and bronze,
ceramics, weavings, mummies, etc. Upstairs is a remarkable arms
collections with an impressive exhibition from Spanish colonial times.
Finally, transfer to the hotel and overnight. (B,L)
DAY 3 NAZCA FULL DAY TOUR
You will be picked up from your Hotel in Lima at 5:00 am, we will
provide a driver and a minivan, the ride will take around 6 hours each
way . On the way we will visit the Museum of the site. The Maria Reiche
tomb and we will stop at the Over view of Nazca. Cut into the stony
desert are large number of lines, not only parallels and geometrical
figures, but also designs such as a dog, an enormous monkey, a bird with
a wing span of over 100 meters, a spider and a tree. The lines, that
represent some sort of vast astronomical pre-Inca calendar, are best
seen from the air, we will take a half hour flight above the Lines (Airfare
included), after the over flight we will take some time to rest and we
will have lunch (included) before to come back to your hotel in Lima.
(L)
DAY 4 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. (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 5 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 6 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 7 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 8 TRANSFER OUT
Breakfast and according time, transportation will be provided to go the
airport (B).
END OF SERVICES
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.
PERU GATEWAY TRAVEL Av Pardo 601
Suite 701-702 Miraflores Lima Peru Peru travel
guide,hotels, tours,vacation holiday planner for Machu
Picchu,Cusco,Lima and all of Peru
US TOLL
FREE 888-671-2853 -
1 888 671 2852
Non US customers call +51 1 4443027 - 4457704
Contact
Us
Cosmic Travel
Network :
Cosmic E.I.R. Ltda. 4915 Bathurst St. Unit # 209-680 Toronto,
ON. M2R 1X9 This information is current as
of today
Peru Viajes
