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PERU TRAVEL PLANNER
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FIXED DEPARTURE DATE JUNE 19, 2010
Before the colonial Spaniards banned the ceremonial events
occurring each Winter Solstice in Cusco, the
native residents gathered to honor the Sun God, sacrifice an animal to ensure
good crops and to pay homage to the Inca, as the first born Son of the Sun. The
historic ceremony of Inti Raymi is based on the available chronicles, the ritual
was composed in his Native Quechua and the event is held in the Saxsayhuaman
amphitheater. The hillsides and the monument terraces surrounging the
ampitheater fill with a vast crowd for this event. The event occurs on the
morning of the Winter Solstice, as was the case in the prehistoric era. The
reenactment portrays only the religious portion of the ancient nine day
festival, its invocation, which originally began before sunrise on the solstice.
The reenactment occurs later in the morning
This
package can be easily customized to suit your
needs
DAY 1: JUNE/19 LIMA PICK UP
Pick up upon arrival and overnight at the Hotel located in Miraflores, Lima
(No meals)
DAY 2: JUNE/20 LIMA - CUSCO / SACRED VALLEY TOUR
Early in the morning transfer to the Lima airport for the flight to Cuzco
(airfare NOT INCLUDED).
Upon arrival at Cusco airport you will be met and driven to Hotel, where you
are advised to rest for a while to acclimatize to the altitude.
From your Hotel in Cusco you will be picked up at 8:15 am to begin the Full
day excursion to the Urubamba Valley visiting: the village of Pisac, a
picturesque town of creole and colonial aspect and its lndian market and
craftfair. Lunch provided. In the afternoon you'll visit to the fortress of
Ollantaytambo, an architectural group that in the days of the Tahuantinsuyo
empire was a gigantic agricultural, administrative, social, religious and
military complex, then the Chinchero market. At the end, return to Cusco at
6:30pm. Overnight (B,L)
DAY 3: JUNE/21 CUSCO CITY TOUR (HALF DAY)
Morning at leisure by your own. In the afternoon Cusco City Tour From 1.45pm
to 6.30pm.
This tour includes the Qoricancha (temple of the sun) and the Cathedral .
The tour drives along the Circunvalacion Road up to famous fortress of
Sacsayhuaman , then to Q'enqo , Puca Pucara and Tambomachay Including
Spanish and English speaking guide. Also included in this is a tourist card,
giving you access to all the sites in the Cuzco area as a whole (i.e.,
including
outside of the City itself). Hotel Overnight. (B)
DAY 4: JUN/22 MACHU PICCHU TOUR
Early breakfast and transfer to the train station to depart to Machupicchu
the trip takes about 4 hours and you will be traveling in vista dome train,
upon arrival to Aguas Calientes you will have to approach the bus station
towards the Ciudadela of Machupicchu (Only 20 minutes ride) will receive a
guided tour by this Huge Historical Sanctuary follow by some free time to
lunch at the Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge restaurant (included), overnight
at the select hotel in Aguas Calientes town (B,L)
DAY 5: JUN/23 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).
DAY 6: JUNE/24 INTI RAYMI
Cusco celebrates the Inti Raymi with occasion of the winter solstice -the
solar new year - for a town which main cult object was the god Inti (the
sun). In time of the Incas was a religious ceremony, now it is a theater
representation. However this expression generates a feeling of identity in
the town that evokes values and memories that are still excellent in our
days, it also brings to the memory a time that lives in the heart of the
town of Cusco (Qosqo). The version is expressed in the original, Quechua
language. The celebration starts on the Temple of the Sun (Koricancha) then
continues to the Sacsayhuaman, we will provide you the transportation and
entrance. Afternoon transfer to the Hotel and overnight. (B, Box Lunch)
DAY 7: JUN/25 CUSCO - PUNO
Transfer to the bus or Train Station. Ten hours aprox. Bus or Train ride to
Puno*, across the scenic high Andes landscapes only dotted by small villages
and herds of the llamas and vicuñas. Upon arrival transfer to the Hotel and
overnight. ( B,L ) (*If travelling by train, ask for price and
availability).
DAY 8: JUN/26 UROS AND TAQUILE ISLANDS
You will be picked up from your hotel 6:40 am, after 2 hours motorboat 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 use the
cattail, a type of rush, 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. At present they speak Quechua and
Aymara. Then we will visit the Taquile island , including lunch in the
co-operative restaurant, there is also a co-operative shop on the plaza that
sells exceptional woollen goods which are not cheap but of very fine
quality. 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 533 steps on the
stone stairway to climb to get to the village and 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 at the Hotel . (B,L)
DAY 9: JUN/27 SUN ISLAND FULL DAY
You will picked up from your hotel at 6,30 am. 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 including lunch on board, 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 2 hours Sun Island Tour 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.
-The Inca Stairs that was 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 Inca made water fountain is
supposed to be a source of eternal youth.
-The Sun Island Inti Wata Complex,that contains the largest amount of
archaeological items founded in the island and the largest demo variety of
Andean flora and fauna available in Bolivia.
-The Sun Island Kallawaya Ancient Ceremony, witchcrafts, 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 a
Inca altar at the top of the hill facing the temple and overlooking the
lake. You will then proceed back to Copacabana and then to Puno, we will
return in Puno at 6:30 pm. Overnight. ( B,L )
DAY 10: JUN/28 SILLUSTANI - LIMA
Breakfast. Transfer to the airport to take the flight to Lima (airfare not
included).
On the route visit at the Sillustani Chullpas (pre-Colombian funeral
towers). The scenery is desert but impressive, in a beautiful setting on a
peninsula on Ayumara lake about 32 Km. from Puno. Most of the towers date
from the period of Inca occupation in the 15th century; the engineering
involved in their construction is more complex than anything the Incas
built. Upon arrival reception and transfer to the hotel. Overnight. (B)
DAY 11: JUN/29 LIMA CITY TOUR & PACHACAMAC RUINS
In the morning Lima city tour, you will be picked up from your hotel at 09
AM. We will visit the colonial area and to the Plaza de Armas where you will
see the Government Palace, the Cathedral, the Archbishop's Palace and the
City Hall as well as the XVII century church and cloister of San Francisco,
a world cultural heritage.
Then we will go to the modern downtown with a view of the Pacific Ocean and
the modern residential suburb of San Isidro. We will visit a place that is
near Lima, there is an archaeological enclosure whose constructions conserve
the mysticism and religiosity of their past. Its name: Pachacamac. When
traveling this sanctuary, where hundred of years ago the natives surrendered
cult to the sun and to the Earth, one can feel the magic attraction of a
place that will always be sacred. Finally, return to the hotel. Overnight. (B,L)
DAY 12: JUN/30 TRANSFER OUT
Transfer from the hotel to the airport (B)
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INCLUDES:
All hotel and lodge accommodations based on double or single occupancy. All
scheduled transportation. All transfers. All scheduled excursions with
English-speaking guide services. All entrance fees.Meals. Meals. B=Breakfast;
L=Lunch; D=Dinner.
Note : We can replace above Hotels with other one with the same characteristics
in the case that it becomes necessary for operative and other reasonable causes.
NOT INCLUDED IN THE FEE
International and domestic airfares, airport departure taxes or visa fees,
excess baggage charges, additional nights during the trip due to flight
cancellations,alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages or bottled water, snacks,
insurance of any kind, laundry, phone calls, radio calls or messages,
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Published articles and reviews about us
2010
Testimonials
Norman Pedersen
Date:
Sun,18 Jul 2010
Machu Picchu and my entire visit to Peru were
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I could not have been happier with everyone I met through your
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The tours were very informative and showed me more than I knew
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The luncheon buffet at the Alhambra was top rate. And the Ferré
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throughout was exceptional!
Thank you for everything!
Melinda Hughes
Date:
Tues, 13 Jul 2010
I was one of
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tour guides, the restaurants they choose for our lunches and just
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The hotels we stayed in were well located, clean and convenient in
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delivered us safely to our hotels. We never had a driver who was
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Sincerely.
Ajay Chopra
Date:
Fri, 02 Jul 2010
We are back in
Lima. Our trip to Machu Picchu was wonderful, thank you and your
team and the ground staff in Cuzco for all their help and care. A
special thanks to Angella for her help.
We hope to do business with you in the near future.
Best Regards
Saikat.
Date:
Fri, 02 Jul 2010
I just wanted to let you know that we had an amazing
and wonderful trip to your country.
I must state that the people of Peru impressed me very much - they
are so nice!
While I have already filled-up the feedback form, this is just a
personal note to say Thank you.
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Regards,
Irina Pascu
Date:
Fri, 25 Jun 2010
I am now back
home but still not believed that the holiday is over. I just
write you to tell you that I had a wonderful time in Peru and to
thanks for
your support. The circuit was very well designed and I had the
opportunity
to visit all the important sites I envisaged and also the Sacred
Valley and
the Altiplano.
I was really impressed by the organization and your people, always
in time
for pick up and interested to offer the necessary information.
Finally I showed to my friends that Peru is not so far and a visit
there
could be a wonderful experience. For me was a dream come true.
Many thanks to you and to your team.
Melissa Polier
Date:
Tues, 22 Jun 2010
My 2 adult children and I recently returned from our
hike to Machu Picchu and I wanted to thank you for all your
assistance. Our trip was great. We very much enjoyed visiting your
beautiful country. I especially want to praise our guide, cook and
porters. They did a terrific job. The food was marvelous and after a
long hike it was definitely something to look forward to. The
porters were very kind and when I needed some assistance at the end
of the 3rd day one of the porters helped me a lot. Our guide was
great. He was very knowledgeable and fun to hike with and he seemed
to really love his job. Again, thanks so much for everything
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