DAY 1 LIMA
Pick up upon arrival at Lima’s airport and transportation to the
hotel. Overnight (No meals)
DAY 2 FULL DAY LIMA CITY TOUR & GOLD MUSEUM
Breakfast, then you will be picked up from your hotel around 9.00am.
The city tour begins with the visit to the Plaza the Armas, which
has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Running along
two sides are arcades with shops: Portal de Escribanos and Portal
de Botoneros.
In the centre of the Plaza is a bronze fountain dating from 1560.
Located in the Plaza is the Cathedral, note the splendidly carved
stalls, the silver covered altars surrounded by fine woodwork,
mosaic covered walls bearing the coats of arms of Lima and Pizarro.
Next to the Cathedral is the Archbishop's Palace. Then you'll
visit the Monastery of San Francisco, this is famous for the Sevillan
tile work and paneled ceiling in the cloisters, the catacombs
under the church and part of the monastery are well worth seeing,
You'll visit the old colonial streets in the centre of the city,
and the modern Lima with the district of San Isidro and Miraflores.
We will also visit the Peruvian Gold Museum; this excellent collection
includes pre-Columbian gold, silver and bronze, ceramics, weavings,
mummies, etc. Upstairs is a remarkable arms collections with an
impressive exhibition from Spanish colonial times. Finally, transfer
to the hotel and overnight. (B,L)
DAY 3 NAZCA FULL DAY TOUR
You will be picked up from your Hotel in Lima at 5:00 am, we will
provide a driver and a minivan, the ride will take around 6 hours
each way . On the way we will visit the Museum of the site. The
Maria Reiche tomb and we will stop at the Over view of Nazca.
Cut into the stony desert are large number of lines, not only
parallels and geometrical figures, but also designs such as a
dog, an enormous monkey, a bird with a wing span of over 100 meters,
a spider and a tree. The lines, that represent some sort of vast
astronomical pre-Inca calendar, are best seen from the air, we
will take a half hour flight above the Lines (Airfare included),
after the over flight we will take some time to rest and we will
have lunch (included) before to come back to your hotel in Lima.
(L)
DAY 4 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 5 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
INKA TRAIL 2 DAYS
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This trip allows a taste of the Inca Trail with days of hiking
and camping. We begin the hike from the train stop at Kilometer
104 and follow the trail for six hours to the spectacular view
of Machu Picchu from Inti Punku, The gate of the Sun. From here
we descend into the world famous “Lost City”. After a restful
night in a hotel, We return to Machu Picchu at dawn to see the
ruins in perfect morning light. In the afternoon, We return to
Cusco by train.
DAY 6 CUSCO/MACHU PICCHU
We take the train from Cusco or Ollantaytambo, following the Urubamba
river to Km.104 of the railroad, where we alight and cross a footbridge
to begin our hike at the Inca site of Chachabamba. After a brief
visit to this lovely ruin with its water channels and fountains,
we start the four-hour ascent that will take us past spectacular
overlooks above the great valley, then below a lovely waterfall
near the delightful site of Wiñay Wayna (Forever Young).
We ascend through this largest and most exquisite of the Inca
Trail sites, passing its chain of ritual baths and elegantly curved
terracing, and then joining the main Inca trail. We follow it
across a steep mountainside and up narrow stairways through lush,
humid cloud-forest of giant ferns and broad-leaf vegetation. Suddenly
we cross the stone threshold of Intipunku (Sun Gate) and encounter
an unforgettable sweep of natural beauty and human artistry –a
backdrop of twisting gorge and forested peaks framing the magical
city of Machu Picchu.
We walk the last half-hour or so down the royal flagstone walkway,
past outlying shrines and buildings and through the heart of Machu
Picchu, taking a bus to the small town of Aguas Calientes where
we spend the night in a selected accommodation.
(Walking distance approximately 13 Km). (B, Box Lunch)
DAY 7 MACHU PICCHU/CUSCO
We enjoy an early morning visit to the fabulous ruins, spending
the day in both guided and individual exploration. After we visit
the most fascinating features of this astounding and mysterious
Inca settlement, some will want to take the optional hike to an
amazing overview of the site, while other may prefer to investigate
Machu Picchu’s multitude of hidden nooks and corners.
After a full-on experience of this glorious monument to the Inca
achievement, and then take your buffet lunch at the Machu Picchu
Sanctuary Lodge restaurant (included), an according time, we will
go down to the Aguas Calientes town to return to Cusco City. Reception
at the train station and transfer to your accommodation (B,L).
INCA TRAIL INFORMATION *
SERVICE INCLUDED:
Train ticket round trip,
hotel night in Aguas Calientes,
transfer on arrival and departure,
bilingual guide,
Meals during the tour,
entrance fee to Machu Picchu Sanctuary.
First aid kit, bus tickets.
NOT INCLUDED:
Lunch second day
gratuities to the local guides
hiking boots
day pack
DO NOT INCLUDE:
-Water supply
-Extra porter for personal items
YOU SHOULD BRING:
-Small Back pack, trekking shoes
-Water bottle, flash light, hat, sun glasses, sun cream.
-Personal clothing for trek
-Insect repellent
-Pills to purify the water
NOTE You will need to leave your luggage in the Cusco hotel,
all the hotels in Cusco provide a secure luggage deposit. Put
any valuables in their safe box.
* Participants need to be in good physical health and condition
to be able to enjoy the Inka Trail. The trekking will be difficult
if you have not exercised regularly before your trip. To fully
enjoy an Inka Trail adventure, we advise passengers to get into
an exercise program for their own safety and enjoyment. If a passenger
suffers from any medical condition, we advise him/her to consult
a physician about joining an Inka Trail Expedition.
IMPORTANT NOTE
KIDS under 12 years old or students up to 25 years old Discount
$15.-usd per person.
We requires a reservations of minimum 2 months working days in
advance to confirm the trip.
Note: To apply to this discount It is necessary to send us your
scan copy ISIC (International Student Identity Card) with your
other information. Without this copy we will not be able to make
the discount.
DAY 8 TRANSFER OUT
Breakfast and according time, transportation will be provided
to go the airport (B).
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