Day
1: Arrival in Lima, reception and transfer to
your hotel. Hotel Leon de Oro www.leondeoroperu.com
Day
2: CITY TOUR OF LIMA
After breakfast, we will pick you up from your hotel for a city
tour of colonial and modern Lima, including the cathedral, dating
from 1654, the main square, which still houses the original
bronze fountain built in 1650, and the San Francisco Convent
and its catacombs. Lima was founded in 1535 by Pizarro and rebuilt
in 1991, the same year that UNESCO declared it a world heritage
site. Lima was home to the Spanish viceroy during the time of
the Spanish colonialists. The tour also includes a visit to
the residential areas of San Isidro and Miraflores, stopping
at Larco Mar to enjoy a view of the beautiful Pacific Ocean.
Return to your hotel. In the evening, we will pick you up from
you hotel for the overnight bus to Huaraz.
Day
3: Huaraz
Upon arrival in Huaraz, we will transfer you to your hotel for
a free day to become accustomed to the altitude of 3100m. Pastoruri
Hotel www.peru-hotels.com
Day 4: HUARAZ-LAKE LLANGUNUCO
After breakfast, we begin the tour with a trip to Lake Llanganuco
in the north of the Callejon de Huaylas with a stop in Carhuaz
and the tragic aftermath of old Yungay. Llanganuco is a beautiful,
crystal clear lake, in the Cordillera Blanca region of the Huascaran
National Park. There are awesome views of the Cordillera, the
highest tropical mountain range in the world. In the afternoon,
we will return to Huaraz and your hotel. Pastoruri Hotel
Day 5: HUARAZ-CHAVIN de HUANTAR
After breakfast, we take a trip to Chavin de Huantar, site of
the oldest pan-Andean civilization, dating back to 2000BC. Located
on the outskirts of the village of the same name, a tour of
the ruins is followed by lunch. The site has many galleries
and subterranean tunnels and houses many carved stone figures
of anthropomorphic semblances reminiscent of the Maya culture.
The most remarkable piece of carving is "El Lanzon",
a granite carving 4.5 meters in height. Its head is built into
the roof of the gallery and its base into the floor, making
it immovable. An anthropomorphic figure with feline teeth, it
is thought to indicate an important ceremonial, religious artifact.
Return to Huaraz where the journey takes you over the continental
divide at the high Kawish pass. Pastoruri Hotel
Day 6: HUARAZ-HUASCARAN NATIONAL
PARK
in the early morning, we will head to the Pastoruri Glacier,
passing through the towns of Recuay and Catac. Once heading
into the National Park, you will see the Puya Raymondi, the
remarkable exotic plant that belongs to the pineapple family,
and takes 29 years to grow. With thousands of flowers, it towers
over 12m in height and is the tallest flowering plant in the
world. Along the way, you will also see prehistoric wall paintings,
and natural carbonated mineral springs. Once at the foot of
the glacier, the trail will take about an hour to walk. Return
to Huaraz and, after dinner, an overnight bus ride to Cajamarca.
Day
7: CAJAMARCA-CUMBEMAYO
Upon arrival in Cajamarca, we will proceed with an early check
in to your hotel and begin our tour of Cumbemayo, some 20 km
outside of the town and the site of ancient, pre-inca channels
engraved into the mountainside. The ducts were built by the
old Cajamarca culture. Return to Cajamarca. El Portal de Marquez
www.peru-hotels.com
Day 8: CAJAMARCA
Today is a free day to enjoy the town, famous for in 1532, Pizarro
imprisoned and subsequently executed Inca Atahualpa, bringing
to an end the Inca Nation. A chance to visit the thermal baths
at Banos del Inca. Optional visit to the pre-inca graveyards
of Otuzco, carved into the hillside and dating back to over
1000BC. This is also a great opportunity to purchase 18k gold
at a great price. In the Evening we will transfer you to the
airport for your return flight to Lima. Hotel Leon de Oro
Day
9: CUSCO
Transfer from your hotel to the airport for your flight to Cuzco.
Upon arrival in Cuzco, we will meet you at the airport and transfer
you to your hotel. Afternoon guided city tour of the four ruins
nearby; the Sacsayhuaman Fortress overlooking the city of Cuzco,
a pre Inca architectural masterpiece; Kenko, a rock sanctuary
whose main attraction is the monolithic altar representing a
puma, the red Fortress of Puca-Pucara and Tambomachay, a beautiful
fountain fed by a spring forming a series of basins continue
to the city of Cuzco; the Main Square, the Cathedral and the
Koricancha or Temple of the Sun. Hotel Garcilaso www.hotelesgarcilaso.com
Day
10: SACRED VALLEY TOUR
After breakfast, we will pick you up for a full day tour of
the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Visit the village of Pisac,
founded during colonial times and set at the foot of a hill
crowned by the remains of an Inca city. On Sundays, Tuesdays
and Thursdays, in the main square, Indians barter their products
and artisans from all over the area sell their woven alpaca
wool blankets and ponchos, engraved gourds, antique reproductions,
jewelry, etc. On Sundays it is also the meeting place for mayors
from all the villages in the region, dressed in their traditional
costumes to attend morning mass. After lunch, we will visit
Ollantaytambo, the only Inca town which was not overthrown by
the conquistadores, and explore the ruins which tower above
it. Our last stop is the small town of Chinchero and there unique
market. Hotel Garcilaso
Day
11: MACHU PICCHU
Transfer to the train station for the early morning departure
to Aguas Calientes and then a bus ride up to the timeless ruins
of Machu Picchu ruins. Upon arrival to the ruins, you will be
given a guided visit of Machu Picchu for about 2 hours. There
are many theories as to the origins of Machu Picchu but three
of the most popular ideas include a temple to the sun, a fortress
against the jungle inhabitants or a sanctuary for the Incas.
This beautiful city has houses, temples, warehouses, a large
central square, all connected by narrow roads and steps, and
is surrounded by terraces cut into the mountain side which were
used for agriculture. After the tour, free time to enjoy this
magical and spiritual wonder. After the tour, you will have
a few hours to explore at your own pace before taking the afternoon
bus back down to Aguas Calientes and your hotel. The Machu Picchu
Inn www.peru-hotels.com
Day
12: AGUAS CALIENTES-CUSCO
Free day in Aguas Calientes to return to Machu Picchu, relax
in the hot springs, or take the short hike to the private waterfall
reserve of Mandor Pampa. Afternoon train to Cusco and transfer
to your hotel. Hotel Garcilaso
Day
13: CUSCO-JULIACA-PUNO
After breakfast, we will transfer you to the airport for your
flight to Juliaca. We will then transfer you to Puno and your
hotel. It is important to note that Lake Titicaca is the mythical
birth place of the Inca Empire. The Colon Inn www.titicaca-peru.com/colon
Day
14: PUNO-LAKE TITICACA
Early transfer to the port for the boat journey on Lake Titicaca
to the floating islands of Uros. Made entirely of reeds and
inhabited by the Aymara Uros people. They live in huts built
on platforms of reeds, not more than 1 foot thick. Short walk
on the islands, then the boat trip continues as far as the island
of Taquile. Members of this self supporting Aymara community
receive visitors in their colourful national costume and show
them around the island. Taquile is renowned for its fine, decorative
weavings. A boxed lunch is included. The Colon Inn
Day
15: PUNO-JULIACA-LIMA
After breakfast. Transfer to Juliaca airport for the flight
to Lima. Along the way, an excursion will be made to the pre-inca
Sillustani funeral towers next to the Umayo lake. The towers
form part of one of the largest and most important necropolis
in the world. Used by both the Altiplano civilization and the
Incas and their wives "Collas" to honor their dead
and in preparation for the after-life. It was abandoned when
the first Spanish arrived. With over ninety Chulpas (tombs),
all built from volcanic rock, those for the Incas can be easily
recognized by their finer detail.
Total
cost per person: Based on a minimum of 2 persons in
3* basic hotels(Contact
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Total cost per person 3* standard:(Contact
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1. Lima Hotel-Hotel Faraona www.faraonagrandhotel.com
2. Huaraz Hotel-Andino Club Hotel www.hotelandino.com
3. Cusco Hotel-Hotel Ruinas www.hotelruinas.com
Total cost per person 4* standard: (Contact
Us For Details)
1. Lima Hotel-Hotel LaHacienda www.bwlahacienda.com
2. Cusco Hotel-Hotel Novotel www.novotel.com
3. Machu Picchu Hotel-The Pueblo Hotel www.inkaterra.com
4. Puno Hotel-Sonesta Posada www.sonesta.com/peru_puno
Total cost per person 5 * standard:(Contact
Us For Details)
1. Lima Hotel-Hotel Las Americas www.hoteleslasamericas.com
2. Cusco Hotel-Hotel Libertador www.libertador.com.pe
3. Puno Hotel-Hotel Libertador www.libertador.com.pe
Total cost per person 5* luxury: (Contact
Us For Details)
1. Lima Hotel-Miraflores Park Hotel www.mira-park.com
2. Cusco Hotel-Hotel Monasterio www.monasterio.orient-express.com
3. Machu Picchu Hotel-The Sanctuary www.machupicchu.orient-express.com
NOTE: Prices are subject to change based on current
Hotel and airfare rates. Please ask your sale ejecutive for
details.
OUR PRICE INCLUDES:
12 nights double accommodation in the hotels listed above
Transfers, tours and excursions as per itinerary based in pool
service with English speaking guides.
Flight: Cajamarca-Lima, lima-Cusco, Cusco-Juliaca, Juliaca-Lima
All ground transport
Vista Dome Train: Cusco-Aguas Calientes-Cusco
All entrance fees.
OUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
International air tickets to South America and associated taxes.
Meals not specified on the itinerary.
All domestic flights require a US$5.00 charge (airport tax),
payable at the airport.
Personal expenses such as telephone bills, laundry expenses,
alcoholic and bottled beverages, etc.
Insurance against theft, loss, illness and/or accident.
