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LOW SEASON Price US$ 1205 per person based on double occupancy (Tourist class accommodations)

LOW SEASON Price US$ 1300 per person based on double occupancy (Tourist Superior class accommodations)



LOW SEASON (JANUARY - MARCH)

From Lima to La Paz passing over the Andean mountains, crossing the Titikaka lake, always surrounded by incredible natural environments.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO BOOK THIS TOUR? ask for availability

DAY 1 LIMA
Reception in the Lima airport and transfer to Carmel Hotel or similar located in Miraflores, Lima. Depending on the arrival time of your international flight we will have the possibility of an optional visit to the Peruvian Gold Museum (not included in the rate).

DAY 2 CUSCO
After an early breakfast, transfer to the airport where we'll take the flight to Cusco, (airfare not included) upon arrival reception and transfer to our Orquidea Real Hostal or similar, followed by a few cups of mate de coca, whilst you iron out any questions you may have with us. At 13:30 you leave on the Cusco City Tour. This tour includes the major sites of historical interest in Cusco, such as the famous Inca fort at Sacsahuaman, and the Temple of the Sun. Also included in this is a tourist card, giving you access to all the sites in the Cusco area as a whole (i.e., including outside of the City itself). This tour finishes at 18:00. (B)


DAY 3 SACRED VALLEY TOUR (TUESDAY, THURSDAY AND SUNDAY)
At 8:30 a.m. we will depart for the Sacred Valley tour, that includes: Bus service to the market of Pisaq, the ruins of Ollantaytambo, and the market at Chinchero. There is an English speaking guide, and lunch in a typical restaurant in Urubamba. Of course, throughout this trip you will have magnificent views of the high Peruvian Andes. At 18:00 hrs you arrive back at the Orquidea Real Hostal or similar ( B,L )

DAY 4 MACHU PICCHU
At 5:30 a.m. you will be picked up from the hotel to the train station which leaves at 06:00 a.m. Travel will be in a "Vistadome" Class (formerly "Autowagon"). At 09:40 a.m. you will arrive at the Aguas Calientes Station, from where you will take a 25 minute bus ride to the ruins of Machu Picchu. Once there, you will take a guided tour, with an English speaking guide. Overnight at the Presidente Hostal or similar in Aguas Calientes (Machupicchu). (B, Box lunch)
*Optional: For lunch at Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge instead of box-lunch, add $30.00 to the tour price.

DAY 5 MACHU PICCHU
Morning at leisure in Aguas Calientes to continue visiting the area and Machu Picchu (bus ticket and entrance fees not included).Aty 3:30 pm we will take the Vistadome train back to Cusco, arriving at 7:25 pm. We will stay overnight at Orquidea Real Hostal or similar. (B)

DAY 6 PUNO
Transfer to the train or bus station. Ten hour train or bus ride to Puno, across the scenic high Andes landscapes only dotted by small villages and herds of the llamas and vicuñas. Upon arrival, transfer to Hotel Conde Lemos or similar. ( B,L ) *Additional fare of $80.00 if travelling by train. Ask for availability.

DAY 7 UROS AND TAQUILE ISLANDS
You will be picked up from your hotel at 6:40 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 Conde Lemos hotel or similar. (B,L)

DAY 8 SUN ISLAND
You will picked up from your hotel at 6:30 am. Early land transfer to Copacabana Sanctuary, board the Catamaran Cruise Ship, lunch while sailing to Sun Island, the legendary birthplace of the Inca Empire. Visit the Inca Garden, steps and fountain then 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 cameloids. 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 to Sun Island's isolated Challapampa Village ½ a day of participative tourism, visitors have the opportunity to interact with one of the most unspoiled indigenous Titikaka villages through an innovative program organized with the local community sharing rituals, ceremonies, folkloric demonstrations, visiting their own museums, houses, chapel, school, sailing in their vessels to an Inca holy temple, walking through Inca trails and receiving authentic welcome gifts. Romantic candle light dinner and overnight on board the Catamaran in lake view cabins with private facilities. (B,L,D)

DAY 9 TITIKAKA LAKE CRUISE JOURNEY
Catamaran Cruise Ship sail across the lake enjoying the overwhelming panorama. Land transfer to La Paz city before noon. Upon arrival transfer to Gloria Hotel or similar. (B,L)

DAY 10 LA PAZ CITY TOUR
We pick up passengers from the hotel to visit a typical Indian Market, the famous Witch Doctor’s Market and the San Francisco Colonial Church, built in 1.744. The tour continues by 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 Jaén” along with the museums located within the old colonial La Paz, followed by the visit to an archaeological temple from the Tiwanaku Culture. Lunch in a typical restaurant. To change scenery, the tour continues to the residential areas of Obrajes, Calacoto and La Florida. The tour ends with a visit to the unique Moon Valley, where you will have the opportunity to walk around, and a visit to a ceramic workshop with a demonstration of the art of pottery. Overnight. (B,L)

DAY 11 LA PAZ - LIMA
After an early breakfast, transfer to the airport where we'll take the international flight to Lima (airfare not included),Upon arrival reception and transfer to Carmel Hotel or similar .Overnight.(B)

DAY 12 TRANSFER OUT
After breakfast, transfer to the airport where you will take your international flight ( B )

 

 

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Cathedral

 

 

 

Temple of the Sun

 

 

 

Machu Picchu

 

 

 

typical native fishing boat

 

 

 

Sun Island

 

WOULD YOU LIKE TO BOOK THIS TOUR? ask for availability

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.

 

Visa Requirement for US Citizens to enter in Bolivia
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if you are North american and have decided visit Bolivia, you must take note of this recent information:

In the first hours of 2007, The Bolivian President Evo Morales suppressed by decree the right of US citizens to enter this country freely, in reciprocity with a similar measure taken by the US government.
Also the citizens of Angola, Bhutan, República de Chad, Congo, Ruanda, Somalia, República Yemen, Indonesia,  China and Taiwán has been affected by this decreee

Please make sure to have all necessary documents before traveling!