Reception at the Lima airport and transfer to your hotel. Hotel.
This morning or afternoon, you embark on 3 hour sightseeing tour of Lima and its important landmarks. Continue to the Larco Herrera Museum. Continue to the Larco Herrera Museum to view the world's largest private collection of pre-Colombian art with a unique assortment of erotic pottery, genuine and rich jewels in gold, silver and semi-precious stones. Hotel. (B)
Transfer to the Lima airport for a 2 hour flight to Juliaca. On arrival, transfer to the hotel via the Sillustani Ruins, where you will explore the ancient cemetery of Sillustani to see cylindrical stone tombs built by pre-Incas who inhabited this region. Hotel. (B)
Morning departure for an unforgettable full day boat excursion to Lake Titicaca. Situated three and a half hours by boat from Puno, Taquille Island is a remarkable community where Quechua, the language of the Incas, is still kept alive by the islanders. On the way back stop at the floating reed islands of the Uros. Lunch is included. (B, L)
Transfer to the bus station in Puno for a full day scenic journey to Cusco. Travel by comfortable coach and make visits to scenic spots, ruins and towns along the way. Late afternoon arrival and transfer to the hotel. Optional: upgrade to the Andean Explorer train. Hotel. (B, L)
Morning at leisure. Afternoon tour of Cusco and its nearby ruins including, the Inca fortress of Sacsayhuaman and Puca Pucara, the amphitheatre of Kenko, and the Inca baths of Tambo Machay. Hotel. (B)
First visit Ollantaytambo, the Inca fortress and walk through the quaint streets of the nearby town. Then drive through the valley to Pisac for an opportunity to bargain with vendors at the typical market. Overnight in the Sacred Valley. Lunch is included. Hotel. (B, L)
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Transfer to the Ollanta train station. Train service to Machu Picchu, "The Lost City of the Incas". Guided tour of this marvelous citadel. You’ll visit the main plaza, the royal quarters, the Temple of Three Windows, the circular tower and the sacred Sun Dial and burial grounds. Hotel. (B, L, D)
We suggest you rise early this morning to admire Machu Picchu at sunrise, a truly mystical experience. Afternoon train to Cusco. Transfer to the hotel. Hotel. (B)
Transfer to the Cusco airport for the departure flight to Lima. On arrival in Lima, you will have the option to wait at the airport for your departing international flight or we can arrange some additional sightseeing for you at additional cost to the standard program.
Overnight flight to North America. (B)
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Prices are subject to change until time of booking.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Deluxe: Miraflores Park (Lima), Libertador (Puno), Monasterio del Cusco (Cusco), Rio Sagrado (Sacred Valley), Machu Picchu Sanctuary (Machu Picchu)
First Class: Casa Andina Private Collection (Lima), Libertador (Puno), Libertador (Cusco), Sol y Luna (Sacred Valley), Inkaterra Machu Picchu (Aguas Calientes)
Standard: Casa Andina (Lima), Casa Andina (Puno), Casa Andina (Cusco), Casa Andina Private Collection (Sacred Valley), Hatuchay Towers (Aguas Calientes)
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THIS PERU PACKAGE TOUR
- 2 nights hotel accommodation in Lima
- 2 nights hotel accommodation in Puno
- 3 nights hotel accommodation in Cusco
- 1 night hotel accommodation in the Sacred Valley
- 1 night hotel accommodation in Machu Picchu
- Privately guided sightseeing as described above
- 9 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 1 dinner
- English speaking local guides
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED IN THIS PERU PACKAGE TOUR
- International airfare
- Airfare Lima - Puno / Cusco - Lima
- approx. US$ 30.25 Peru exit tax
- US$ 10 Domestic airport taxes
- Gratuities
- Meals and beverages (unless specified above)
- Cancellation/medical insurance
DURATION
10 nights / 11 days
UPGRADES
- Superior rooms and Suites are available at most of the above listed hotels. We also offer additional hotels.
- Seat-in-coach (group) tours are available for some services
- Please inquire about single and triple rates
Rates are per person, in US$ and CA$ as indicated
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