DAY 1 LIMA PICK UP
Pick up upon arrival at Lima’s airport and transportation
to the hotel. Overnight (No meals)
DAY 2 LIMA - CUSCO
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 3 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 days
DAY 4 CUSCO / MACHU PICCHU (*Overnight in Aguas Calientes)
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
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 CUSCO - PUNO
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 7 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)
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 8 PUNO / SUN ISLAND
You will picked up from your hotel 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
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 , 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 1 hour and half Sun
Island Tour (South side) 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. It was the Inca retreat.
-The Inca Stairs: The Inca Steps were 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 water fountain was constructed
by the Incas and is supposed to be a source of eternal youth.
-The Sun Island Inti Wata Complex: This contains the largest amount
of archaeological items founded in the island and the largest
demo variety of Andean flora and fauna available in Bolivia.
Sun Island North side Land Tour (2 hours):
-Challapampa native village and Museum: The most isolated and
unspoiled village in the Lake and the archaeological museum that
displays ancient spoons, blades, stone tools, etc.
-Chinkana Inca Holy Temple: The island's most spectacular ruins
complex. The main feature is the Inca Palace also known as "El
Laberinto". This maze of stone walls and tiny doorways overlooks
a lovely white beach lapped by deep blue waters.
-Sailing on a typical native fishing boat: These wooden boats
are basically used for net-fishing. They carry about 6 people
and the native captain rows or sails if it is possible. This is
dependent upon on the weather conditions.
-The Sun Island Kallawaya Ancient Ceremony: Witchcraft, 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 an Incan altar at the top of the hill
facing the temple and overlooking the lake.
Dinner and Sun Island native's folkloric demonstration on board.
Catamaran overnight. (B, L, D)
DAY 9 SUN ISLAND / LA PAZ
After 2 and 1/2 hours of spectacular catamaran cruise You will
arrive to Chua and then to La Paz (by bus), during the route,
at the strait of Tiquina, cars buses and trucks are loaded on
wooden barges and ferried across the strait. We will arrive in
La Paz around 12:30 pm and transfer to your accommodation. Overnight
(B)
Please note that for less than 8 passengers the service is Puno-Copacabana
(by bus); Copacabana-Sun Island-Copacabana (by catamaran); Copacabana-La
Paz (by bus)
DAY 10 FULL DAY CITY TOUR & MOON VALLEY
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 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 12 TRANSFER OUT (TUESDAY)
Breakfast and according time, transportation will be provided
to go the airport (B).
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