South American Travel

PRICE BASED ON DOUBLE ROOM USD 1,445.00
SUPPLEMENT FOR SINGLE USD 450.00

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Day 1 INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT TO PERU
International arrival to Lima Assistance on your arrival to Lima "Jorge Chavez" Airport and transfer to the selected hotel

MEALS: NONE
HOTEL: Hotel Faraona

Day 2 LIMA CITY TOUR (B)
In the morning, city tour of the "City of Kings", including the Lima’s Historical Center, visiting Main Square, Government Palace, City Hall, the Cathedral (Here is the tomb of Francisco Pizarro, conqueror of Peru), Museum of the Cathedral, Temple of Santo Domingo (tombs of Santa Rosa and San Martin), Temple of San Pedro, Lima Colonial Balconies, Torre Tagle Palace, Paseo de Aguas and Convent de los Descalzos. Then, drive through the residential district of San Isidro, visiting El Olivar Park; Miraflores, visiting the Kennedy Park, Love Park and Larcomar Mall

MEALS: Breakfast.
HOTEL: Hotel Faraona
HOTEL: JW MARRIOTT LIMA: DELUXE ROOM

Day 3 FLIGHT LIMA/AREQUIPA + CITY TOUR & SANTA CATALINA CONVENT (B)
In the morning, after breakfast, transfer and assistance on your departure from Lima to Arequipa, Upon arrival, reception, assistance and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, we start a three hour city tour including Santa Catalina Convent, the Plaza de Armas, the Jesuit church of La Compañía and its beautifully-painted chapel, the Church of San Francisco, San Lazaro's district, Selva Alegre and the typical districts of Cayma and Yanahuara for a magnificent view of the Misti Volcano. Return to the hotel.

MEALS: Breakfast
HOTEL : Hotel Posada del Monasterio

Day 4 COLCA CANYON + OVERNIGHT AT CHIVAY (B,L,D)
Early in the morning, after breakfast, start your trip to the Colca Canyon, visiting on the way Pampas Cañahuas, the Mirador of the Andes, the crater of Chucura, the Mirador of Chivay, where pre-inca andens may be appreciated. Arrival to the town of Chivay at 13:00hrs. approx. Transfer to your selected Hotel . Box lunch (light meals in the altitude). In the afternoon free time to visit thermal and medical baths 20.00 Dinner

MEALS: Breakfast; Lunch and Dinner
HOTEL: Hotel Posada del Monasterio

Day 5 CRUZ DEL CONDOR + BUS TO PUNO (B,L)
After breakfast, very early in the morning, drive to the Condor's Cross, natural observation point from where the magnitude of the Colca Canyon and the spectacular flight of the majestic condor is appreciated, in the afternoon after lunch departure to Puno By tourist bus, upon arrival in Puno and Transfer to your select Hotel

MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch
HOTEL : Hotel Qalasaya

Day 6 LAKE TITIKAKA EXCURSION( UROS & TAQUILE ISLAND) (B,L)
Early in the morning after breakfast, take a full day motor boat excursion on the Titicaca Lake waters towards the unique Floating Islands of the Uros, ancient inhabitants of the lake, known as the Water Tribe. This Andean natives built their own islands by adding periodically new layers of a unique plant called totora (a type of reed), as well as their homes and boats. Next continue your motor boat trip to the Taquile Island, inhabited by quechua-speaking natives who have developed an efficient and original social systems and a fine hand weaving technique through generations. After lunch at a local posada of Taquile, take a walk through the several hills and archaeological sites of this 6km long island. Early afternoon return to Puno for overnight at selected hotel

MEALS: Breakfast and Lunch.
HOTEL : Hotel Qalasaya.

Day 7 TOURIST BUS TO CUSCO (VISITING PUCARA/ RAQCHI-ANDAHUAYLILLAS (B,L)
06.30 Am. Transfer to the Bus Station :The tourist bus depart at 7am from the bus station in Cusco or Puno. The journey takes around 9 hours making 5 stop along the way to visit archaeological sites, colonial churches and spectacular view point of Vilcanota range and amazing bus ride on the grassland – Altiplano, upon arrival to Cusco and transfer to the Selected Hotel

MEALS: Breakfast and Lunch
HOTEL: Hotel Suenos del Inka

Day 8 CITY TOUR CUSCO & NEARBY RUINS (KENKO-PUCA-PUCARA, TAMBOMACHAY, SACSAYHUAMAN (B)
In the afternoon, city tour of Cuzco visiting the Main Square, the Cathedral and the Temple of the Sun or Korikancha.Then, drive out of the city to visit the Inca sites of Kenko, Tambomachay, Puca Pucara and the impressive fortress of Sacsayhuaman, built strategically on a hill overlooking Cusco; famous for its enormous carved stones joined with astounding precision to form the outer walls. Some of these stones stand over 9m / 30ft tall and weight over 350 tons. Overnight al selected hotel in Cusco.

MEALS: Breakfast.
HOTEL: Suenos del Inka

Day 9 SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS (PISAQ MARKET, URUBAMBA VALLEY, OLLANTAYTAMBO (B,L)
Excursion to the "Sacred Valley of the Incas", a succession of picturesque towns, agricultural terraces and archaeological sites. On Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, we’ll have the opportunity to bargain with vendors or stroll at the Pisac's typical Indian market, with a catholic mass service on Sunday (celebrated in Quechua, the native language).
Lunch at a local restaurant in the Sacred Valley. In the afternoon pass through Calca and Urubamba towns to arrive to the Inca Fortress and Citadel of Ollantaytambo, which was built to guard the entry of this part of the valley and protect it from enemies of the lower jungles; consisting in a series of superimposed terraces of carved stones accessed by long staircases.
We will have the opportunity to walk through the quaint streets of the nearby town, religious and agricultural centre during the Inca Empire, and get a clear idea of the military strategy against possible invasions. On our way back to Cusco we will visit the picturesque Andean village of Chinchero where the remains of what was the royal hacienda of Tupac Inca Yupanqui lies. Admire its well preserved Inca Wall at the Main Square, visit the beautiful colonial temple built on Inca foundations, with interesting frescoes on the portico. Back to Cusco in the afternoon. Overnight

MEALS: Breakfast and Lunch
HOTEL: Hotel Suenos del Inka

Day 10 VISIT THE LOST CITY OF THE INCAS (MACHU PICCHU) (B,L)
Early in the morning, transfer to Cusco train station for a three hours train ride to the famous Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu, one of the most renowned examples of Inca architecture, known as "The Lost City of the Incas". Get down the train in Aguas Calientes station for a 30-minutes drive climbing a 6km of winding road to reach the marvelous citadel. Upon arrival, guided tour of the Citadel, visiting the Main Plaza, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Sun Dial(the greatest Intiwatana), the Royal Quarters, the Temple of Three Windows and various burial grounds. Time free to stroll by the archeological site. Lunch at a restaurant at Aguas Calientes town. Late afternoon return to Cusco. Overnight .

MEALS: Brekafast and Lunch
HOTEL: Hotel Suenos del Inka

Day 11 CUSCO: DAY AT YOUR LEISURE.
MEALS: Breakfast
HOTEL: Hotel Suenos del Inka

Day 12 FLIGHT CUSCO/LIMA END OF THE SERVICES
After breakfast, transfer assistance on your departure. End of our services
MEALS: Breakfast

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Lima:
- Transfers airport/hotel/airport + City tour in Lima by group service
- Flight Lima/Arequipa & Cusco /Lima

Arequipa: - In and out transfers.
- 2 nights’ accommodation at a selected hotel in Arequipa.
- 1 night accommodation in the Colca Valley.
- Bilingual guided tours
- Meals as indicated in the program
- All applicable taxes

Puno: - In / out transfers
- 2 nights accommodation in Puno
- Bilingual guided tours
- Meals as indicated in the program
- Entrance fees
- Applicable Taxes

Cusco: - In/out transfers.
- 5 nights accommodation in Cusco.
- Bilingual guided tours.
- Train: Cusco - Machu Picchu -Cusco - Lunch at Aguas Calientes and other meals as indicated in the program.
- All applicable taxes.

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Lima: Hotel Faraona
Arequipa: Hotel Posada del Monasterio
Colca : Hotel Pozo del cielo
Puno: Hotel Qalasaya
Cusco: Hotel Suenos del Inka

PRICE BASED ON DOUBLE ROOM USD 1,445.00
SUPPLEMENT FOR SINGLE USD 450.00