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PERU TRAVEL PLANNER
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MEETING PERU & LA PAZ 15 DAYS
(15 days and 14 nights)
Daily Departures
Per Person Prices based on double occupancy
The package includes: Lima, Ica, Nasca, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu,
Puno, La Paz
This
package can be easily customized to suit your
needs
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Day 1: LIMA
Pick up from the airport and transfer to the Hotel. Overnight. (no meals)
Day 2: LIMA CITY TOUR
In the morning Lima City Tour, you will be picked up from your hotel at 09
AM.
The city tour begin 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 Sivillian tilework and panelled 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. Transfer to the hotel.
Overnight. (B,L)
Day 3: LIMA - ICA / ICA CITY TOUR
Transfer to the Bus Station to take the Royal Class Bus to Ica at 7:00am
arriving at 11:00am approx. Assistance upon arrival and transfer to the
Hotel or similar. We will visit Ica down town and other places around, then
the Regional Museum will be our second stop, inside we can see great
quantity of arqueological remains as potteries, textils, mummies, among
others. All they belong to the following ancient civilizations: Paracas,
Nasca, Wari, Ica-Chincha and Inca.
Then we will visit a traditional or industrial winery, to have an
explanation about how to make Pisco and Wine and to see the facilities that
are used during the elaboration of those spirits products mentioned. After
that we will be able to taste all the variety of wine and pure Pisco made
with the different kinds of grapes.
Finally, we will visit the Huacachina Lagoon, it is also called "El Oasis de
America"; there you will see a beautiful landscape that will never be
forgotten by you. It is surrounded by sand dunes, palms, huarango trees and
beautiful houses. Overnight at the Hotel. (B,L)
Day 4: NASCA LINES TOUR / LIMA
Transportation to Nazca to take the flight over the mysterious Nasca Lines
as well as a brief explanation of them on the Maria Reiche In-Situ Museum
and in the sighting tower from where you will see the hand and the tree part
of the Nasca drawning. Some time to rest and have Lunch. Then at 14:30
departure time Bus Royal Class to Lima arriving at 20:30 approx.
Upon arrival, reception and transfer to your Hotel. Overnight. (B,L)
Day 5: LIMA / CUSCO
Transfer to the airport and take a flight to Cusco (airfare not included).
Reception at the airport and transfer to the hotel . Leisure time to
acclimatize. Overnight (B)
DAY 6 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. Include Tourist ticket valid for the entrance to
many museums and ruins as well. Overnight (B)
Day 7: SACRED VALLEY TOUR (SHARED SERVICE: TUESDAY, THURSDAY AND SUNDAY)
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, tradition will be able appreciated The Valley has a
distance of 31 km (19 miles) of Cusco, and one altitude of 2,970 ms (9,700
p), Pisac where we will visit the market, and is located to the entrance of
the Sacred Valley 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 on the evening
and then the Chinchero market. At the end, return to Cusco 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)
Day 8: CUSCO / MACHU PICCHU (*Overnight in Aguas Calientes)
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 9: 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 10: CUSCO / PUNO
Transfer to the train or bus station. Ten hour train or bus 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.
Overnight. (B,L)
(*If travelling by train, ask for price and availability.)
Day 11: UROS AND TAQUILE ISLANDS
You will be picked up from your hotel in Puno around 6:40 AM, after 2 hours
motorboat you will arrive at the Uros island. 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
cooperative restaurant, there is also a cooperative 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 (B,L)
Day 12: PUNO - LA PAZ (OVERNIGHT)
You will picked up from your hotel at 6:30 a.m. Land transfer to Copacabana
Sanctuary. You will arrive into Copacabana after about 3 hours .Copacana 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 , 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 1 hour and half Sun Island Tour (South side) 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. It was the Inca retreat.
-The Inca Stairs: The Inca Steps were 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 water fountain was constructed by the Incas and is
supposed to be a source of eternal youth.
-The Sun Island Inti Wata Complex: This contains the largest amount of
archaeological items founded in the island and the largest demo variety of
Andean flora and fauna available in Bolivia.
Sun Island North side Land Tour (2 hours):
-Challapampa native village and Museum: The most isolated and unspoiled
village in the Lake and the archaeological museum that displays ancient
spoons, blades, stone tools, etc.
-Chinkana Inca Holy Temple: The island's most spectacular ruins complex. The
main feature is the Inca Palace also known as "El Laberinto". This maze of
stone walls and tiny doorways overlooks a lovely white beach lapped by deep
blue waters.
-Sailing on a typical native fishing boat: These wooden boats are basically
used for net-fishing. They carry about 6 people and the native captain rows
or sails if it is possible. This is dependent upon on the weather
conditions.
-The Sun Island Kallawaya Ancient Ceremony: Witchcraft, 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 an
Incan altar at the top of the hill facing the temple and overlooking the
lake. Dinner and Sun Island native's folkloric demonstration on board.
Catamaran overnight. (B,L,D)
Day 13: LA PAZ
After 2 and 1/2 hours of spectacular catamaran cruise You will arrive to
Chua and then to La Paz (by bus), during the route, at the strait of Tiquina,
cars buses and trucks are loaded on wooden barges and ferried across the
strait. We will arrive in La Paz around 12:30 pm and you will be transferred
to the Hotel. Overnight (B)
Day 14: LA PAZ CITY TOUR AND MOON VALLEY
We pick up passengers from the hotel to visit a typical Indian Market, the
famous Witch Doctor’s Market and the San Francisco Colonial Church, built in
1.744. The tour continues by the Plaza Murillo where the Cathedral, the
Government Palace and the National Congress buildings are located. Then, we
will visit the famous colonial street “Calle Jaén” along with the museums
located within the old colonial La Paz, followed by the visit to an
archaeological temple from the Tiwanaku Culture. Lunch in a typical
restaurant. To change scenery, the tour continues to the residential areas
of Obrajes, Calacoto and La Florida. The tour ends with a visit to the
unique Moon Valley, where you will have the opportunity to walk around, and
a visit to a ceramic workshop with a demonstration of the art of pottery.
Overnight. Includes private transportation, bilingual guide and museums
admission fee. Transfer to the hotel. Overnight. (B,L)
Day 15: TRANSFER OUT
Transfer to the airport to take your international flight. (B)
END OF OUR SERVICES |
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 and Meals as specified in the
itinerary. 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
Nasca lines airport tax USD14 per person, 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, reconfirmation of flights and items of personal nature
Visa Requirement for US Citizens to enter Bolivia
***************************************
if you are a US Citizen or a citizen of the countries listed below and have
decided visit Bolivia, you must be aware of this information:
On 2007, The Bolivian President Evo Morales suppressed by
decree the right of US citizens to enter Bolivia country freely, in reciprocity
of a similar measure taken by the US government.
Also the citizens of Angola, Bhutan, Republic of Chad, Congo, Ruanda, Somalia,
Republic of Yemen, Indonesia, China and Taiwán have been affected by this decree
Please make sure to have all necessary documents before traveling
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Date:
Sun,18 Jul 2010
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Ajay Chopra
Date:
Fri, 02 Jul 2010
We are back in
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Best Regards
Saikat.
Date:
Fri, 02 Jul 2010
I just wanted to let you know that we had an amazing
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Irina Pascu
Date:
Fri, 25 Jun 2010
I am now back
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thanks for
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Melissa Polier
Date:
Tues, 22 Jun 2010
My 2 adult children and I recently returned from our
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