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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 transfer 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 will have the free morning to rest and also we suggest
you have a light lunch in either your hotel or in one of the
surrounded; in the evening we will depart on a City tour (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)
*Optional Buffet Dinner with Folkloric Show: Adding $24 per
person
DAY 8 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 the
“Ciudadela of Machu Picchu” (Only 20 minutes ride) to receive a
professional guided tour by this Huge Historical Sanctuary follow by
some free time to explore the zone on your own and then take your
buffet lunch at the Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge restaurant (included),
an according time, we will go down to the Aguas Calientes town to
relax at the hot springs or just overnight at the select hotel in
Aguas Calientes town. (B,L).
DAY 9 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).
Private Excursions 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 10 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 and tradition will be able appreciated
besides will have a good opportunity to try our bargain skills on
the free time to interact with the local craftsmen to purchase their
hand-made souvenirs. The Valley has a distance of 31 km (19 miles)
of Cusco, and an altitude of 2,970 ms (9,700 p), Pisac is located to
the entrance of the Sacred Valley and followed by Ollantaytambo, the
older town continuously occupied of the American continent. The
narrow streets of Ollantaytambo, along with their channels that have
not varied from the time Inca, evoke their ancestral inheritance,
lunch in a typical restaurant and then the last visit will be to
Chinchero market.
Chinchero 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 main square at 6:30pm approx.
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 11 TRANSFER OUT
Breakfast and transportation from the hotel to the airport for your
flight back to Lima (airfare not included) arriving in time to catch
your international connection (B)
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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 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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