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Tourist Tourist Superior
$1615 $1862

 

An interesting package dedicated to the discovery of the Pre-Inca cultures in the North of Peru, the tomb of the Lord of Sipan and the amazing Chan Chan ruins. Also includes Machu Picchu, Cusco and the Titikaka lake.

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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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