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DAY 1 LIMA (TUESDAY)
Pick up upon arrival at Lima’s airport and transportation to the
hotel. Overnight (No meals)
DAY 2 FULL DAY LIMA CITY TOUR & GOLD MUSEUM (WEDNESDAY)
Breakfast, then you will be picked up from your hotel around 9.00am.
The city tour begins 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 Sevillan tile
work and paneled 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. We will also
visit the Peruvian Gold Museum; this excellent collection includes
pre-Columbian gold, silver and bronze, ceramics, weavings, mummies,
etc. Upstairs is a remarkable arms collections with an impressive
exhibition from Spanish colonial times. Finally, transfer to the
hotel and overnight. (B,L)
DAY 3 LIMA – CUSCO (THURSDAY)
Transfer to the Lima airport for the flight to Cuzco (airfare not
included).
Upon arrival to Cusco Airport. Reception and transportation to the
Hotel where you will receive an aromatic coca tea to stimulating for
the height, 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 4 CUSCO / MACHU PICCHU (*Overnight in Aguas Calientes) (FRIDAY)
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 selected 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 5 MACHU PICCHU / CUSCO (SATURDAY)
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).
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 6 FULL DAY SACRED VALLEY TOUR (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 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 7 CUSCO – PUNO (MONDAY)
Early 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 such as
Andahuaylillas, Raqchi, Sicuani, La Raya and Pukara. Lunch included.
Afternoon arrival in Puno, reception and transfer to your
accommodation. Overnight at the hotel.(B,L)
(*) Additional fare if travelling by train. Ask for availability.
DAY 8 UROS AND TAQUILE ISLANDS (TUESDAY)
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)
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!
DAY 9 PUNO / LA PAZ (WEDNESDAY)
You will picked up from your hotel in Puno Peru at 6:30 a.m. Land
transfer to Copacabana Sanctuary. You will arrive into Copacabana
after about 3 hours. Copacabana is the most important religious
sanctuary in Bolivia. Thousands of pilgrims visit every year to
admire the Virgin of Copacabana also known as Native Madonna. Next,
you will visit the main square and the impressive Cathedral (1/2
hour tour). You will arrive into the Sun Island after an hour long
spectacular catamaran cruise including lunch. 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,
the cradle of the Inca Empire , the Inca couple Manco Kapac and Mama
Ocllo appeared here and founded the Sun Empire. During the 2 hour
Sun Island Tour 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.
-The Inca Stairs that was 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 Inca made water fountain is
supposed to be a source of eternal youth.
-The Sun Island Inti Wata Complex, that contains the largest amount
of archaeological items founded in the island and the largest demo
variety of Andean flora and fauna available in Bolivia.
-The Sun Island Kallawaya Ancient Ceremony, witchcrafts, 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 takes place in an Inca altar at the top of the hill
facing the temple and overlooking the lake.
You will then proceed back to Copacabana and you will then cross the
lake arriving in Chua after about 2 and 1/2 hours of a spectacular
cruise. At the Tiquina strait, cars, buses and trucks are loaded on
wooden barrages and ferried across the strait. Two picturesque
villages -San Pedro and San Pablo - are divided by the lake. We will
travel by bus to La Paz, arriving at 19:30 hrs. and this will
conclude all services for the day. Overnight (B, L)
DAY 10 FULL DAY CITY TOUR & MOON VALLEY (THURSDAY)
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 11 LA PAZ - UYUNI (FRIDAY)
Breakfast. Bus boarding for a 3 hours drive and arrival at Oruro,
where we board the train towards Uyuni, arriving there after a 7
hours trip. Reception in the train station and transfer to the
hotel. Overnight. (B)
DAY 12 UYUNI (SATURDAY)
Breakfast and visit the Inca Huasi Island, also called Fish Island
by its peculiar form. It has lots of caves and gigantic cactus about
8 to 10 meters spread over a lime like surface. After a snack return
to Uyuni sighting salt the water ponds. We stop at Colchani where we
will observe manual salt production and processing to iodine salt.
Thereafter return drive to Uyuni railway station and off to Oruro.
(B, L)
DAY 13 LA PAZ (SUNDAY)
Arrival to Oruro, transfer to the Bus Terminal and heading to La
Paz. Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Overnight. (B)
DAY 14 TIWANAKU RUINS FULL DAY (MONDAY)
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 15 TRANSFER OUT (TUESDAY)
Breakfast and according time, transportation will be provided to go
the airport (B).
END OF SERVICES
INCLUDES: All hotel and lodge accommodations based on double
or single 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.
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 INCLUDE: 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
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Cathedral
Machu
Picchu
typical
native fishing boat
Sun Island
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