Tour Duration : 10 Nights And 11 Days

Destinations Covered: Lima - Arequipa - Colca - Puno - Cusco - Sacred Valley

Package Inclusions:

• Accommodation in superior hotels with breakfast

• International Airfare from JFK/YYZ

• Private transfers with English speaking guide

• Lima City Tour

• 2D/1N Colca excursion to Puno with English speaking guide

• Full Day excursion to Uros and Taquile Island with English speaking guide

• Lunch in Puno

• Half day Cuzco City Tour and nearby ruins with English speaking guide

• Full day excursion to the Sacred Valley with English speaking guide,Lunch included

• Excursion to Machu Picchu; includes train by Expedition service with English local speaking guide

• Entrance fees to monuments

• Domestic airfare

Package Exclusions:

• Airport Taxes

• Meals & drinks not specified as being included

• Items of a personal nature, Tips & Gratuities

• Optional tours

• Travel Insurance

Day 1: Arrival in Lima

On arrival in Lima you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Our representative will give you a kit with a detailed explanation of the program. We can help you with luggage and hotel registration. Overnight in Lima

Day 2: City Tour: Colonial and Contemporary Lima (B)

This morning you can enjoy a city tour of Lima, otherwise known as “The City of Kings”. The tour will visit the historic colonial section of the city, visiting the Main Square where it is possible to see the Government Palace, the City Hall and the Cathedral and Archbishop’s Palace. A visit to the San Francisco Convent gives you an insight into the city’s fascinating past. The tour concludes in Miraflores where you can enjoy a magnificent view of the Pacific Ocean at “Parque del Amor” or Love Park. Overnight in Lima

Day 3: Flight to Arequipa. Rest of the day at leisure to acclimatize (B)

You will be transferred (only driver) to the airport for your flight to Arequipa. On arrival, our representatives will transfer you to the hotel. Overnight in Arequipa

Day 4: Colca Canyon (B)

We will collect you from your hotel to visit the town of Yura and the National Reserve of Salinas/Aguada Blanca and Pampa Cañahuas. Here you can enjoy a spot of bird watching to observe many species of birds in their natural habitats. You can also see South American camelids. We will make a stop in Patahuasi to freshen up and enjoy a typical coca infusion. Later we will arrive in the town of Chivay, where if time permits we may have lunch (not included) in the town or a picnic taking in the spectacular scenery from one of the town’s natural viewing spots. In the afternoon, you have time to visit La Calera and bathe in the hot spring waters or instead, enjoy the hotel. Dinner at the lodge. Overnight in Coporaque.

Day 5: Condor Cross – Transfer to Puno (B)

Today we will set out early to head to Cruz del Cóndor (Condor Cross), where we can (if we are lucky) observe the magnificent condor soaring in one of the deepest canyons in the world. If the schedule permits, we can stop in the town of Pinchollo, the only pre-Inca town still inhabited, and also Maca, with its colorful local craft market and colonial church. Following lunch in Chivay (not included), we continue to Puno on the shores of Lake Titicaca. Overnight in Puno

Day 6: Lake Titicaca – Floating Islands of the Uros and Taquile (B/L)

The first stop on today’s excursion is the floating islands of the Uros, also called “Lake Town”. These unique islands are built in the traditional way from totora reeds and are used today as trade centers and home for the local inhabitants. The peoples use hand-crafted boats also made from totora as a mode of transport. We sail onward to Taquile Island, where the local community keeps its traditions alive through its artisan work and colorful traditional dress. Here roles are reversed and you will see men sitting around knitting in the streets. Lunch included. Overnight in Puno

Day 7: Departure to Cusco – La Raya/ Racchi/ Andahuaylillas (B/L)

The trip to Cusco takes most of the day stopping first at Pucara and later at La Raya, the highest point on the road between Puno and Cusco. The scenery of the South Valley of Cusco is spectacular and ideal for some great photography. Later, we stop at the grandiose Racchi ruins, also known as “The Temple of God Wiracocha”. Lunch will be served in a restaurant on the way. Finally we visit Andahuaylillas, site of a pretty colonial church from the 17th century, boasting an unusual organ littered with angels and cherubs. We will arrive in Cusco in the afternoon. Overnight in Cusco

Day 8: City Tour, Sacsayhuaman and Nearby Ruins (B)

In the afternoon you will enjoy a city tour of the Imperial City. This gives you a chance to see how the Andean and Spanish cultures co-existed and influenced the city. The tour starts at Santo Domingo Convent, built on the site of Koricancha, which was an important ancient Inca palace and center of worship of the Sun God. The tour continues to the Main Square, site of the Cathedral and the La Compañía Church. Later we visit the imposing Sacsayhuaman Fortress, just one example of the military Inca architecture in the area. Finally, the tour heads to the nearby archaeological sites of Qenko, Puca-Pucara and Tambomachay, which can be found to the north east of the city. Lovers of the mystic may want to meditate at the Sacsayhuaman complex. Overnight in Cusco

Day 9: Sacred Valley of the Incas: Pisac Market and Ollantaytambo (B/L)

Today we drive in the direction of the Sacred Valley, following a direct route to Pisac. On the way, we stop for photographic opportunities and to admire the Urubamba valley. It seems carpeted with crops—the local people waste no land that can be used for agriculture. On arrival in Pisac we visit the colourful indigenous market, where there is a chance to buy souvenirs and gifts. There is a buffet lunch in Urubamba before continuing on to Ollantaytambo. With its cobbled streets, preserved channels and fortress, this village is a sight to behold. In days gone by, the fortress guarded access to the less important area of the valley. Overnight in the Sacred Valley

Day 10: Machu Picchu “The Lost City of the Incas” (B)

Transfer by walking to the train station, located just few blocks from your hotel. A highlight of any trip to Peru, today you will visit the awe-inspiring Machu Picchu. Boarding a train, you will first enjoy the spectacular landscapes of the Sacred Valley of Urubamba. On arrival at Aguas Calientes, our representatives will meet you and transfer you to the bus for your ride up the hill to the citadel. A knowledgeable tour guide will share the history of this mystical place of the Inca. After the tour there is time to explore the site alone, relax and meditate. Later, you will board your train back to Cusco. Our representatives will meet you at the Cusco train station and transfer you to your hotel. Overnight in Cusco.

Day 11- Saturday: Return to Lima – International Departure (B)

You will be transferred to the airport to take your flight to Lima. On arrival we will provide assistance to help you connect with your international departure flight.

SUPERIOR HOTELS

Lima
Casa Andina San Antonio

Arequipa
Casa Andina Jerusalem
One of the best-equipped hotels in Arequipa, a large, contemporary construction of sillar (white volcanic stone), very well located and with a full complement of facilities and services. Though just a 6-block walk to the Plaza de Armas and Santa Catalina Convent, the hotel is in a safe and relaxed neighborhood removed from the bustle of Arequipa’s busy bars and heaviest downtown traffic. With a 4th-floor terrace and clear views of El Misti volcano, it’s perfect for enjoying Arequipa’s ever-present sunshine.

Puno
Casona Plaza
Casona Plaza is a hotel in Puno situated in the city center. Puno Plaza de Armas and Puno Cathedral are both close by, while Titicaca National Reservation is one of the local area's attractions.This Puno hotel has its own restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch where you will find a selection of items to try. Guests can also enjoy drinks as there is a bar/lounge.

Colca
Casa Mamayacchi
Our lodge is located in the town of Coporaque, province of Caylloma, At approximately 4 hours from the City of Arequipa - Peru, in one of the most pictures and beautiful areas in the Colca Valley and with an altitude of 3 640 meters over the level of the sea. Coporaque is a privileged town by their location in the vast green valley that surrounds it, is also the oldest in the area and still retaining many of its traditions and customs. THE CASA DE MAMAYACCHI is built basically with materials of the area, in addition having the services that you require to make your visit to the Colca a memorable experience.

Cusco
Casa Andina Catedral
About as close as you can get to Cusco’s Cathedral & beautiful Plaza de Armas without actually being on the busy square. Intimately identified with the Cusco’s illustrious history, the hotel occupies a colonial building with iconic green balconies and red tiles, and features an exposed Inca stone wall in the hotel lobby. Several rooms have coveted views of the Plaza de Armas and Compañía de Jesús church.

Sacred Valley
Pakaritampu
Pakaritampu Hotel is located in the Sacred Valley in the village of Ollantaytambo to 2 minutes from the train station with direct connection to Machupicchu. In Pakaritampu Hotel offer accommodation with warm hospitality that characterizes us for a pleasant stay after exploring different options the area offers.

TOUR RATES & DATES

Currency	From	To	Tour Category	Twin	Single	Single Supplement
USD	22-Aug-11	20-Dec-11	Superior	2,690.00	-	-

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