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Day 1 : ARRIVAL.
You will be picked up upon arrival and transfer to the selected
hotel. Overnight. (no meals)
Day 2 : LIMA CITY TOUR AND GOLD MUSEUM
In the morning, Lima city tour. You will be picked up from your
hotel at 9.00a.m.approx. The city tour begins with a 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 center of the Plaza is a
bronze fountain dating back to 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
coat of arms of Lima and Pizarro. Next to the Cathedral is the
Archbishop's Palace. Then you will visit the Monastery of San
Francisco. This is famous for the Sevillian tile work and panelled
ceiling in the cloisters, the catacombs under the church and part of
the monastery are well worth seeing. You will visit the old colonial
streets in the center of the city, and the modern Lima with the
district of San Isidro and Miraflores. Then you will visit the
Peruvian Gold Museum; this excellent private collection includes pre-Columbian
gold, silver and bronze, ceramics, weavings, mummies, etc. The
second floor of this museum is a remarkable arms collections with an
impressive exhibition from Spanish colonial times. Overnight. (B,L)
Day 3 : CHICLAYO
Transfer to the airport where you will take the flight to Chiclayo (airfare
not included). Upon arrival, reception at Chiclayo Airport and
transfer to the hotel. Full day tour visiting the highlights of
Chiclayo: the tomb of the Lord of Sipan (the richest tomb discovered
in the Americas), the Valley of the 26 pyramids of Tucume and The
National Museum Royal Tombs of Sipan Lunch included at typical
restaurant. Overnight at Las Musas Hotel or similar. (B,L)
* On Mondays we can offer the Bruning Museum instead of the Royal
Tomb of Sipan Museum because this museum is closed .
Day 04 : TRUJILLO
Early morning departure to Trujillo by private car. On the way,
visit the San Jose de Moro site museum. Lunch at Pacasmayo. After
arrival at Trujillo, transfer to Sun and Moon temples. Overnight at
the Hotel. (B,L)
Day 05 : TRUJILLO - LIMA
Full day tour that includes a visit to the colonial city of
Trujillo, the amazing adobe city of Chan Chan (Capital of the Chimu
empire) and Huanchaco beach where fishermen still surf in totora
reed boat as their ancestors did in ancient times. Lunch will be
included. At appropriate hour transfer to the airport to take the
back flight to Lima (airfare not included). Overnight. (B,L)
DAY 6 : CUSCO
Transfer to the airport where you will take the flight to Cusco (airfare
not included). Upon arrival reception at airport of Cusco and lodge
at your accommodation. In the afternoon: Cusco City Tour. This tour
includes the Qoricancha (Temple of the Sun) and the Cathedral. The
tour moves along the Circunvalacion Road up to famous fortress of
Sacsahuaman, then to Q'enqo, Puca-Pucara and Tambomachay. This tour
includes a bilingual guide. Include the Tourist ticket valid for the
entrance to many museums and ruins as well. Overnight. (B).
DAY 7 : 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 The
Valley has a distance of 31 km (19 miles) of Cusco, and one altitude
of 2,970 ms (9,700 p), Pisac where we will visit the market, and is
located to the entrance of the Sacred Valley 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 on the evening
and then the Chinchero market. At the end, return to Cusco 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
Day 8 : MACHU PICCHU
Breakfast. An according hour departure to Machu Picchu. Services
included: Bus to railway station and back, round trip first class
train ticket (Vistadome) Cusco/Aguas Calientes/Cusco, bus to ruins
and back, box-lunch, complete Ruin's tour with an English and
Spanish speaking guide. Overnight at Hotel in Aguas Calientes. (B+
Box Lunch)
*Optional: For lunch at Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge instead of box-lunch,
add $30.00 to the tour price.
Day 9 : MACHU PICCHU
Morning at leisure to explore the are by your own (entrance fee and
transportation not included). In the afternoon you will take the
train to Cusco.
Upon arrival in Cusco, transfer to the hotel . Overnight(B)
DAY 10 : PUNO
Breakfast and transfer to the bus station so you can take the ride
to Puno. Depart Cusco on guided bus to Puno, visiting on the route
picturesque towns and archeological sites in Andahuaylillas, Raqchi,
Sicuani, La Raya and Pukara. Lunch included. Afternoon arrival in
Puno, reception and transfer to your hotel. Overnight at the hotel.(B,L)
*Additional fare of $245.00 per person if travelling by train. Ask
for availability.
DAY 11 : UROS AND TAQUILE ISLANDS
You will be picked up from your hotel at 6:30 a.m., 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 use the cattail, a type of rush,
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. At present, they speak
Quechua and Aymara. Then we will visit the Taquile island, where we
will have lunch in the cooperative restaurant. There is also a
cooperative shop 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 533
steps on the stone stairway to climb to get to the village and
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 at the hotel. (B,L)
DAY 12 : PUNO - LIMA
Morning at leisure in Puno. In the afternoon, transfer to the
airport to take the flight to Lima (airfare not included). Upon
arrival, reception and transfer to the hotel, where you will stay
overnight.(B)
DAY 13 : TRANSFER OUT
Transfer to the airport and end of the services. (B)
INCLUDES: All hotel and lodge accommodations based on double
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.
Note : We can replace above Hotels with other one with the same
characteristics in the case that it becomes necessary for operative
and other reasonable causes.
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 international flights and
items of personal nature.
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