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Day 1: LIMA
Pick up from the airport and transfer to the Hotel. Overnight. (no
meals)
Day 2: LIMA CITY TOUR
In the morning Lima City Tour, you will be picked up from your hotel
at 09.00 AM.
The city tour begin 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 Sivillian tilework and panelled 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. Transfer to the hotel.
Overnight. (B,L)
Day 3: LIMA - ICA / ICA CITY TOUR
Transfer to the Bus Station to take the Cruzero Class Bus to Ica at
07:00AM arriving at 10:30AM. Assistance upon arrival and transfer to
the Hotel or similar.
Then you will visit the downtown of Ica and other places around,
then The Regional Museum will be our second stop, inside we can see
great quantity of archaeological remains as potteries, textils,
mummies, among others. All they belong to the following ancient
civilizations: Paracas, Nasca, Wari, Ica-Chincha and Inca.
Then we will visit a traditional or industrial winery, to have an
explanation about how to make Pisco and Wine and to see the
facilities that are used during the elaboration of those spirits
products mentioned. At last you'll be able to taste all the variety
of wine and pure Pisco made with the different kinds of grapes.
Finally, the Huacachina Lagoon will be visited by us. It is also
called "El Oasis de America", there you will see a beautiful
landscape that will never be forgotten by you. It is surrounded by
sand dunes, palms, huarango trees and beautiful houses. Hotel
overnight. (B,L)
Day 4: NASCA LINES TOUR
Transportation to Nazca to take the flight (airfare included) over
the mysterious Nasca Lines as well as a brief explanation of them on
the Maria Reiche Site Museum and in the sighting tower from where
you will see the hand and the tree part of the Nasca drawning. Some
time to rest and have lunch.
Then at 14:30 hrs. departure time in Cruzero Class bus to Lima
arriving at 18:30 hrs. approx. Upon arrival, reception and transfer
to your Hotel. (B, L)
Day 5: CUSCO
Breakfast and transfer to the airport to take flight to Cusco (airfare
not included) Upon arrival to Cusco reception and transfer to the
Hotel where will receive an aromatic coca tea to stimulating for the
height, will have the free day at leisure. Overnight (B)
Day 6: CUSCO CITY TOUR
Breakfast and morning free. In the afternoon: Cusco City Tour.This
tour includes the Qoricancha (temple of the sun) and the Cathedral.
The tour drives along the Circunvalacion Road up to famous fortress
of Sacsahuaman, then to Q'enqo, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay,
including Spanish and English speaking guide. Include Tourist ticket
valid for the entrance to many museums and ruins as well. Overnight
(B)
DAY 7: SACRED VALLEY TOUR
(SHARED SERVICE: TUESDAY, THURSDAY AND SUNDAY)
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)
DAY 8: Cusco - MACHU PICCHU (overnight)
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 - Cusco
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: CUSCO / 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 in Puno around 6:40 AM, after
2 hours motorboat you will arrive at the Uros island. 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, including lunch in the cooperative
restaurant, there is also a cooperative shop on the plaza that sells
exceptional woollen goods which are not cheap but of very fine
quality. 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 (B,L)
DAY 12: PUNO - LA PAZ (OVERNIGHT)
You will picked up from your hotel at 6:30 a.m. Land transfer to
Copacabana Sanctuary. You will arrive into Copacabana after about 3
hours .Copacana is the most important religious sanctuary of
Bolivia, thousands of pilgrims visit every year the virgin of
Copacabana also known as Native Madonna , you will visit the main
square and the impressive Cathedral (1/2 hour tour). You will arrive
into the Sun Island after about 1 hour of a spectacular catamaran
cruise , this island has been identified as the birthplace of
several revered entities , including the sun itself. A source of
magnetic energy , the vertex of the earth and the cradle of the Inca
Empire , the Inca couple Manco Kapac and Mama Ocllo appeared here
and founded the Sun Empire. During a 1 hour and half Sun Island Tour
(South side) you will visit :
--The Inca Garden: The island micro climate provides the ideal
location for this garden that during Inca times was full of Andean
flowers, water and trees. It was the Inca retreat.
-The Inca Stairs: The Inca Steps were built by the Incas in order to
reach the Inca Water spring.
-The Inca water spring: A natural water spring with 3 different
openings of different tastes. This water fountain was constructed by
the Incas and is supposed to be a source of eternal youth.
-The Sun Island Inti Wata Complex: This contains the largest amount
of archaeological items founded in the island and the largest demo
variety of Andean flora and fauna available in Bolivia.
Sun Island North side Land Tour (2 hours):
-Challapampa native village and Museum: The most isolated and
unspoiled village in the Lake and the archaeological museum that
displays ancient spoons, blades, stone tools, etc.
-Chinkana Inca Holy Temple: The island's most spectacular ruins
complex. The main feature is the Inca Palace also known as "El
Laberinto". This maze of stone walls and tiny doorways overlooks a
lovely white beach lapped by deep blue waters.
-Sailing on a typical native fishing boat: These wooden boats are
basically used for net-fishing. They carry about 6 people and the
native captain rows or sails if it is possible. This is dependent
upon on the weather conditions.
-The Sun Island Kallawaya Ancient Ceremony: Witchcraft, natural
medicine, art, magic, and millenary traditions are part of the
mystic world of the Kallawayas heritage. The purpose of this mystic
ceremony is to purify the souls of the Chinkana holy temple visitors.
This Ceremony take place in an Incan altar at the top of the hill
facing the temple and overlooking the lake.
Dinner and Sun Island native's folkloric demonstration on board.
Catamaran or Sun Island overnight. (B,L,D)
DAY 13: LA PAZ
After 2 and 1/2 hours of spectacular catamaran cruise You will
arrive to Chua and then to La Paz (by bus), during the route, at the
strait of Tiquina, cars buses and trucks are loaded on wooden barges
and ferried across the strait. We will arrive in La Paz around 12:30
pm and you will be
transferred to the Hotel. (B)
DAY 14: LA PAZ CITY TOUR AND MOON VALLEY
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. Includes private transportation, bilingual guide and
museums admission fee. Transfer to the hotel. Overnight. (B,L)
DAY 15: TRANSFER OUT
Transfer to the airport to take your international flight. (B)
END OF OUR SERVICES
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
Nasca lines airport tax USD14 per person,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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Lima Plaza
de Armas
Nazca
Lines
Cathedral
Machu
Picchu
typical
native fishing boat
Sun Island
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