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MACHUPICCHU AND TITICACA GALAPAGOS 16 DAYS 15 NIGHTS

Cruise on board of M/V Galapagos Legend Junior Suite Cabin

Low Season Rates
Price per person $5369 based on Double Occupancy
Price per person $8712 based on Single Occupancy

Low Season
08 January to January 21,
01 March to March 12,
01 May to June 30,
03 September to 30 September,
26 November to 16 December

High Season Rates ( rest of the year )
Price per person $5524 based on Double Occupancy
Price per person $8931 based on Single Occupancy
Rest of the year

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Day 1 - LIMA (FRIDAY)
Meeting and assistance upon arrival and transfer to the Hotel.

Day 2 - LIMA / CUSCO (SATURDAY)
Pick up and transfer to the Lima airport for the flight to Cusco (airfare
included). Upon arrival, you will be met and driven to Monasterio Hotel,
followed by a few cups of mate de coca, whilst you iron out any questions
you may have with us.
At 1:45 pm Cusco city tour. This tour includes the major sites of historical
interest in Cusco, including the ruins of Sacsahuaman, Kenko and Tambomachay
and the temple of the Sun. Also included in this is a tourist card, giving
you access to all the sites in the Cuzco area as a whole (i.e.,including
outside of the City itself). This tour finishes at 18:00. Overnight (B)

Day 3 - PISAC & OLLANTAYTAMBO (SUNDAY)
At 8:45 a.m. we will depart for the Sacred Valley tour, that includes: Bus
service to the market of Pisaq, visits to Calca, Urubamba, 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. Return
to Cusco and overnight at Monasterio Hotel. ( B,L)

Day 4 - CUSCO / MACHU PICCHU (overnight) (MONDAY)
All day excursion by alpine train to Machu Picchu. At 5:45 a.m. you will be
picked up from the hotel to the train station which leaves at 06:15 a.m.
Travel will be in "Vistadome" Class (formerly "Autowagon"). At 10:10 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. The ruins are on the eastern
slope of Machu Picchu in two separate areas: the agricultural and the urban.
Lunch at the Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge (included). Overnight at Machu
Picchu Sanctuary Lodge. (B,L)

Note: Optional Deluxe train Hiram bingham available for US$510 more per person

Day 5 - MACHU PICCHU / CUSCO (TUESDAY)
Morning at leisure to explore the area by your own.
Suggestions:
Optional visit to the Machu Picchu ruins (entrance fee and transportation
for this day not included in the rate).
Optional visit to the local hot springs - Aguas Calientes town (bring with
you a bathing-suit).
In the afternoon you will take the train to Cusco. Upon arrival transfer to
Monasterio hotel. ( B )

Day 6 - PUNO (WEDNESDAY)
Transfer to the train or bus station. Ten hour bus or train 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 Libertador Isla
Estevez. ( B,L )
(*If travelling by train, ask for costs and availability).

Day 7 - UROS AND TAQUILE ISLANDS - TITICACA LAKE (THURSDAY)
You will be picked up from your hotel at 7:30 AM, after a 2 hour motorboat
ride, 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, 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. 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
Libertador Isla Estevez. (B,L)

Day 8 - SUN ISLAND - TITICACA LAKE (FRIDAY)
You will picked up from your hotel at 6:30 am. You will go overland across
the border through the colonial town of Juli, and the village of Yunguyo:
July and Pomata were very important cultural canters in the 17th century and
their magnificent churches give testimony to that old splendor. 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
including lunch on board , 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 2 hours 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 Steps 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 take place in a
Inca altar at the top of the hill facing the temple and overlooking the
lake.
You will then proceed back to Copacabana and then to Puno , we will return
in Puno at 6:30 PM and overnight at Libertador Isla Estevez(B,L)

Day 9 TRANSFER TO LIMA (SATURDAY)
Morning at leisure and in the afternoon transfer to the airport where you
will take a flight to Lima (airfare included).
Upon arrival transfer to Marriot Hotel. (B)

Day 10 (SUNDAY)
Pick up and transfer to the airport to take the international flight to
Quito (airfare not included)
Meeting and assistance upon arrival in Quito and transfer to the Four points
Sheraton Hotel or similar for overnight.

Day 11 (MONDAY)
Departure from Quito to Baltra airport in Galapagos, ( aprox. 2 hours and
half flight, AIRFARE INCLUDED ). Passengers are greeted by guides at the
airport and transfer to the M/V Galapagos Legend. Lunch on board of the M/V
Galapagos Legend. In the afternoon visit to Dragon Hill, After a dry landing
at a dock, the walk takes the passengers to a hypersalinic lagoon behind the
beach often frequented by flamingos. The trail then leads up a winding trail
to Dragon Hill, which offers a beautiful view of the bay, This area is a
nesting site of a big number of land iguanas re-introduced by the Charles
Darwin Research Station. There is also a Scalesia tree forest. Return on
board, the crew will welcome you with canapés to the passengers. Passenger
welcome & briefing, there is a cocktail and a presentation of the crew. At
this time a safety drill is practiced. Free time on board, Guide’s briefing
on next day activities at the auditorium. Dinner.

Day 12 (TUESDAY)
Wake up call. In each cabin there are speakers and a light music will awaken
passengers softly. Buffet Breakfast Disembark at El Barranco (Prince Philip’
s Steps) in Genovesa Island, dry & wet landing and walk in lava terrain. On
the sides of the walk passengers will observe red footed boobies and
frigates and Palo Santo trees. Return on board, the crew will welcome you
with canapés. Lunch. In the afternoon visit of Darwin Bay, wet landing and
observation of red-footed boobies, frigates, sea lions, lava gulls and night
herons, fiddler crabs, opportunity to snorkeling in the bay to observe
sharks and rays. Return on board, the crew will welcome you with canapés.
Free time on board. Guides briefing on next day activities at the living
room. Dinner.

Day 13 (WEDNESDAY)
Wake up call. In each cabin there are speakers and a light music will awaken
passengers softly. Buffet Breakfast Disembark at Punta Suarez (Española
Island), dry landing and walk on lava terrain. Aside from the sea lion
colonies this is one of the most important sites for bird watching. Here as
soon as you disembark many species can be spotted up close, among these the
hood mocking bird, red billed tropic birds. You will also spot large marine
iguanas with traces of green and red along with lava lizards and colorful
sally light foot crabs. After a short trek you will run into colonies of
masked and blue footed boobies and their nesting grounds sometimes
overlapped over the trail. You will also find Galapagos doves, hawks and
swallow-tailed gulls. After crossing the nesting grounds you will reach the
world colony of waved albatross (15000 aprox.), they all come to the
Galapagos for their mating rituals. Finally you will visit the blowhole
where water shoots into the air at almost 23 m. (75 ft.). After a 3 hour
trek you will want to stay longer. Return on board, the crew will welcome
you with canapés. Lunch. In the afternoon dry landing at Baquerizo Moreno
port in San Cristobal Island. You will visit the Interpretation Center,
where you will learn about the natural and human history of the islands
through display presentations, lasts more or less one hour. There is some
time to shop in town. Return on board, the crew will welcome you with
canapés to the passengers. Free time on board. Guides briefing on next day
activities at the living room. Dinner.

Day 14 (THURSDAY)
Wake up call. In each cabin there are speakers and a light music will awaken
passengers softly. Buffet Breakfast Disembarkation at Baltra Beach (wet
landing) which is located at north of Santa Cruz Island, in this site you
will be encountered by sea lions that will be found bodysurfing, marine
iguanas, sea turtles and the opportunity to swim in the beach and this site
is perfect for snorkeling. Return on board the M/V Galapagos Legend, Check
out and depart to the airport, flight to Quito (AIRFARE INCLUDED). Meeting
and assistance upon arrival in Quito and transfer to the Four points
Sheraton Hotel or similar for overnight.

Day 15 (FRIDAY)
Today’s Quito city tour takes you to the Legislative Palace, the monastery
of San Augustin, Plaza of Independence, La Compania Church, Cathedral of San
Francisco & Panecillo Hill for a panoramic view of the city. Overnight at
the Four Points Sheraton hotel or similar

Day 16 (SATURDAY)
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your connection flight (B)

INCLUDES:
All hotel and ship accommodations based on double or single occupancy. All
scheduled transportation. All transfers. All scheduled excursions with
English-speaking guide services. Domestic airfares . Meals as specified in
the itinerary.

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 airfares, airport departure taxes , Galapagos National Park
Tax (US$132 per person), entrance for the Quito city tour, Special equipment
rentals, excess baggage charges, alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages,
insurance of any kind, laundry, phone calls, tips and personal expenses.

We reserve the right to alter or omit any part of an itinerary, and reverse
the order of places to be visited or change any space reservation without
prior notice due to readjustment of National park policies, seasonal
changes, safety reasons weather conditions or force majeure which may
dictate these changes. These decisions are oriented in terms of passenger
safety and in the interest of the islands conservation.

CANCELLATION POLICIES:
   REFUND
+140 days or more prior to departure     80%
139 - 107 days prior to departure     70%
106 - 76 days prior to departure     50%
75 days before to departure     Deposit /Payment Non -Refundable

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