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DAY 1 LIMA
Pick up upon arrival at Lima’s airport and
transportation to the hotel. Overnight (No meals)
DAY 2 FULL DAY PACHACAMAC RUINS & LIMA CITY TOUR
Breakfast, then you will be picked up from your hotel
around 9.00am.
We will visit a place that is near Lima, there is an
archaeological enclosure whose constructions conserve
the mysticism and religiosity of their past. Its name:
PACHACAMAC
Guided tour of the splendid and vast archaeological
citadel of Pachacamac, the temple of the deity,
Pachacamac, believed to be the creator of the universe
and a divinity adored by old Andean civilizations. A
sacred and ceremonial site dating back to the beginnings
of Christianity where thousands of pilgrims converged to
pay tribute and consult the Pachacamac oracle, who they
believed could see the past, the future and people’s
fate.
The site comprises pyramidal temples and enclosures
built by successive pre-Colombian civilizations and
finally the Incas. Highlights include the Temple of
Pachacamac, the Sun God shrine, and the Palace of the
Chosen Women or Virgins of the Sun. At the site museum
there is an idol of the deity, Pachacamac, which
couldn’t be seen by the profane, and was reserved for
the high priests who kept, revered and interpreted the
divine oracle in the old times. A sacred site, the
temple was considered to be part of the planet’s
mystical axis.
Then we return to Lima to take our buffet lunch to
continue with the Lima City tour. We will visit the
colonial area and to the Plaza de Armas where you will
see the Government Palace, the Cathedral, the
Archbishop's Palace and the City Hall as well as the
XVII century church and cloister of San Francisco, a
world cultural heritage. Then we will go to the modern
downtown with a view of the Pacific Ocean and the modern
residential suburb of San Isidro. Finally, transfer to
the hotel and overnight. (B,L)
DAY 3 LIMA - AREQUIPA
You will be picked up from your hotel in the morning,
transfer to the airport to take the flight to Arequipa (airfare
not included) Upon arrival reception and transfer to the
selected Hotel. You will be picked up in the afternoon.
The tour of the White City of Arequipa begins visiting:
Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral, the Cloister of the
Church and Society, The Temple and the Plaza of San
Francisco, tour of the San Lorenzo neighborhood, visit
and tour of the Monasterio de Santa Catalina which was
closed to the public for centuries, restored and opened
smoothly today allows us to appreciate what was the city
of Arequipa in the seventeenth century, walking through
its narrow streets, squares and perfumed gardens and
impressive addition to the tight Cloisters by huge walls
of Ashlar, Stone rustic washes, cells and all that make
up this small colonial citadel, then we moved to the
beautiful and green countryside of Yanahuara’s Pointview
contemplate as the Misti Volcano, Pichu Pichu and
Chachani the terraces of Paucarpata, The Mill Sabandia,
Tingo and the Mirador de Sachaca. At the end return to
the hotel. Overnight. (B)
DAY 4 COLCA CANYON
08:00 am Leave Arequipa to a journey to the center of
the Earth, our end Colca Canyon, towards nor west
direction behind snow-covered Chachani, Yura, small
valley with thermal springs, see wild vicuñas in Pampa
Cañahuas national reserve, Alpacas & llamas in Tocra,
some birds like flamingoes, ibis, andean gooze, ducks,
Andean eagle "Kara Kara" view point of the Volcanoes and
snow covered mountains in Patapampa (4,800
m.)(15,000ft.), See the Ampato, Sabancaya, Walca Walca,
etc.) Chivay Capital of the valley. Afternoon visit to
the thermal springs & pools in La Calera. (Admission to
the pools not included, about $5 per person). Overnight
at selected accommodation. (B,L, D)
DAY 5 COLCA CANYON - PUNO
Early morning after breakfast leave for a full day
excursion. We departure to Cruz del Condor where you can
appreciate the flight of the condors. Also the
Geographical Impressive scene, created by the Colca
river can be admired. Approximately one hour after, the
tour will come back to Chivay, stopping in the typical
villages of: Pinchollo, Maca and Yanque.
Viewpoints of Chocotetico and Antahuilque where the
stone and mock ups Collaguas can be seen that people
have used to test, parts of the canyon which are
suitable for cultivation. This is a good place to
appreciate the Andean valley of the Colca. Hanging
pre-Inca tombs.
Lunch in the village of Chivay and then bus
transportation to go Puno. Upon arrival assistance and
transportation to the hotel. Overnight (B, L)
DAY 6 UROS AND TAQUILE ISLANDS
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)
DAY 7 PUNO - CUSCO
Early breakfast and transfer to the bus station so you
can take the ride to Cusco. Departs Puno on guided bus
to Cusco, visiting on the route picturesque towns and
archeological sites such as Andahuaylillas, Raqchi,
Sicuani, La Raya and Pukara. Lunch included. Afternoon
arrival in Cusco, reception and transfer to your
accommodation. Overnight at the hotel. (B,L)
(*) Additional fare if traveling by train. Ask for
availability.
DAY 8 CUSCO CITY TOUR
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 afternoon 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)
NOTES:
*City tour: from 1.45pm to 6:30pm approx. (Pickup from
the hotel starts at 1:15pm)
*Optional Buffet Dinner with Folkloric Show: Adding $30
per person
DAY 9 FULL DAY MACHUPICCHU TOUR
*Note: Doesn’t work on Sundays
Breakfast and at 8.15am pick up to go Poroy Train's
station. The Hiram Bingham departs from Poroy Station
(20 minutes outside Cusco) at 9.00am which gives a more
leisurely start to the day than the traditional 6am
departures of other train services to Machu Picchu.
Brunch is served on board the train whilst passengers
watch the spectacular scenery unfolding before them.
From the agricultural plains of the Sacred Valley, to
the crashing waters of the Urubamba River, and as you
get closer to Machu Picchu the soaring mountains, the
scenery is constantly changing, and the Hiram Bingham
travels at a speed where this can be appreciated.
The train arrives into Aguas Calientes where private
minibuses await passengers to escort them on the fifteen
minute journey up to the citadel, avoiding the queues.
Upon arrival at the Machu Picchu entrance, passengers
can go straight into the citadel as tickets will have
been pre-purchased for all guests.
A guide will escort you around the citadel in small
groups, pointing out the best of the ruins and
recounting the history of this Inca settlement.
After the guided tour, guests are given the choice to
wander alone through this fascinating World Heritage
site, or to enjoy Afternoon Tea at the Machu Picchu
Sanctuary Lodge, the Orient-Express hotel located right
at the entrance to the citadel.
The Hiram Bingham departs at 18.00. Guests are welcomed
back on board with pre-dinner cocktails served in the
Bar Car with live musical entertainment. Later a
4-course, à la carte dinner is served in the dining cars.
The train pulls into Poroy station just outside Cusco at
21.25. Upon arrival transfer to your hotel. Overnight.
WHAT'S INCLUDED ON HIRAM BINGHAM?
On-board meals with Peruvian wine, cusqueña Beer, soft
drinks and hot drinks (brunch on outward journey, dinner
on return), on-board entertainment, guides, bus
transfers, entrance to the Machu Picchu sanctuary and
afternoon tea at Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge,
pre-dinner cocktails.
DAY 10 FULL DAY SACRED VALLEY TOUR
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
DAY 11 TRANSFER OUT
Breakfast and transportation from the hotel to the
airport for your flight back to Lima (airfare not
included) arriving in time to catch your international
connection (B)
END OF SERVICES
INCLUDES: All hotel and lodge accommodations
based on double room 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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