Conditions:
Minimum 02 Passenger
Double Base Room
Type:
Archeological, Cultural and Ecological.
Places to be
visited:
Lima, Cusco and Puno
B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner
Note: Tourist and Tourist
Superior Programs the train service is Backpacker coach. Superior and
Luxury Programs the Train service is Vistadome coach.
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Lima:
- In/Out transfers in Lima
- 02 nights accomodation in Lima
- Applicable Taxes
- Included Flight Tickets Lima/Cusco and Juliaca/Lima
Cusco:
- In/Out transfers in Cusco
- 03 nigths accomodation in Cusco
- City Tour + 4 ruins, Sacred Valley of the Incas, Machu Picchu
- Transport in bus to Puno
- Applicable Taxes
Puno:
- In/Out transfers in Puno
- 02 nights accommodation in Puno
- Uros and Taquile Island
- Bilingual guided tours
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary
- Applicable Taxes
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PROGRAM
Day 1: Arrival LIMA
 Assistance
on your arrival in Lima and transfer to your selected hotel. Free time
to rest and prepare for starting your trip around this magical country.
Overnight.
Day 2: LIMA / CUSCO - City Tour + 4 ruins (B)
 Early
in the morning, transfer to airport to take a flight to Cusco.
Assistance on arrival in Cusco and transfer to your selected hotel. Free
time to take a short rest to be acclimatized to the altitude. 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.
Day 3: CUSCO - Machu Picchu (B)(L)
 The
day starts with an early morning rise to transfer to Cusco train station
for a three hour train journey to the famous Inca Citadel of Machu
Picchu, also known as "The Lost City of the Incas". Arrive at Aguas
Calientes station followed by a 30-minute bus drive, climbing 6km of
winding road, to the incredible Machu Picchu. Upon arrival, we´ll
participate in a guided tour of the Citadel, visiting the Main Plaza,
the Circular Tower, the Sacred Sun Dial(Intiwatana), the Royal Quarters,
the Temple of the Three Windows and various burial grounds. After the
tour you will have time to stroll around the archaeological site at your
leisure. Lunch in a restaurant at Aguas Calientes town. Late afternoon
return to Cusco. Overnight at selected hotel in Cusco.
Día 4: C USCO -
Sacred Valley of the Incas (B)(L)
Excursion to the "Sacred Valley of the
Incas", a succession of picturesque towns, agricultural terraces and
archeological sites. 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.
Day 5: CUSCO / PUNO (B)
 Breakfast
At fixed time, transport from hotel to the bus station for your
departure to Puno city. At your arrival, reception and transfer to your
selected hotel. Lodging. Free night for personal activities.
Day 6: PUNO - Titicaca Lake, Floating Islands
of the Uros and Taquile Island (B)(L)
 Early
in the morning, we will have an unforgettable motorboat excursion on the
waters of Titicaca Lake to the unique "Floating Islands" of the Uros.
These ancient inhabitants of the lake, known as the Water Tribe, have
built their own "islands" by periodically adding new layers of a type of
reed unique to the area called "totora" (Scirpus Totora), vegetable
fibre from the Papiro family. Their homes and boats are also made from
this material. We continue our motorboat trip to Taquile island,
inhabited by Quechua-speaking natives who have developed efficient and
unique social systems, as well as fine hand weaving techniques, down
through generations. After lunch in a local Taquile inn, we have a walk
through the various hills and archaeological sites of this 6 km long
island. In the afternoon, return to Puno for overnight at the hotel.
Day 7: PUNO : Chullpas of Sillustani on route / Lima(B)
 Early
in the morning, transfer to Juliaca airport to take your flight to Lima.
On the way to the airport, we will visit the famous Chullpas of
Sillustani: stone cylinder burial chambers used by the Aymaras to bury
their important leaders. Lake Umayo, located in front of the Chullpas,
adds further beauty to the place. Here you also have the opportunity to
observe several local typical birds. Upon arrival in Lima, transfer to
selected hotel. Overnigth.
Día 8: LIMA Out (B) Breakfast.
Transfer to airport to take a flight . End of Service
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