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Included:
. Seat in bus services with local English/Spanish speaking guide in each city.
. Lodging, transfers, excursions with entrance tickets and meals according with itinerary.
. Cusco Tourist Tax (BTC) for the indicated trips.
Not included:
. Domestic and International air tickets.
. Early Check-in, late check-out, services and non-mentioned meals in the itinerary, drinks during meals, hotel extras and personal spending.
. Departure airport taxes.
Day 1 Arrival to Lima
Upon arrival, reception at the airport and transfer to your hotel. Our representative will give you a documentation kit with detailed program explanation. Luggage and hotel registration assistance is offered.
In the afternoon, city tour of Lima “The City of Kings� including the most important architectural icons of the city, such as the Main Square, where you can find the Government Palace, the City Hall, the Cathedral and the Archbishop’s Palace. Then, we continue with a visit to the San Francisco Convent, an architectonic jewel dating back to the 16th century. On our way to the modern area of the city, we will cross the exclusive district of San Isidro, the new financial heart of the city, to take a look at pre-inca Huaca Huallamarca. Finally, we conclude our circuit in Miraflores, where we will visit the “Parque del Amor� (Love Park) an excellent spot to enjoy a great view of the Pacific Ocean. Overnight in Lima.
Economy Class category: Best Western Embajadores or similar
Superior Class category: Sonesta Posada del Inka Miraflores or similar
Day 2 Lima > Arequipa
At the scheduled time, transfer to the airport to take your flight to Arequipa. Upon arrival, reception by our representatives and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, visit the “White Cityâ€? including the Santa Catalina Convent, beautiful citadel from the 16th century, in the style of Spanish cities of that time. The Main Square, with its three portals, the Iglesia de La CompañÃa de Jesus (Church of the Company of Jesus) which is a beautiful sample of the Peruvian and Spanish baroque art from the 17th century, along with the multi colorful paintings of the San Ignacio’s Dome. Continuing with the trip, we will see the typical districts of Cayma and Yanahuara.
Overnight in Arequipa.
Economy Class category: Samana or similar
Superior Class category: Sonesta Posada del inka Arequipa or similar
Meal: B
Day 3 Arequipa > Colca Canyon
Departure through the town of Yura and the National Reserve of Salinas/Aguada Blanca and Pampa Cañahuas, where you can see many species of birds in their natural habitats, and also vicuñas and llamas. We will make a stop in Patahuasi to freshen up and enjoy a coca infusion, and later keep going to the town of Chivay. Depending on the schedule, you may have lunch in town or have a picnic enjoying the beautiful scenery from one of the natural viewing spots of the zone.
In the afternoon, we highly recommend you to visit La Calera and enjoy an invigorating bath in the hot spring waters or just to spend a delightful afternoon in the lodge.
Dinner and overnight in local lodge.
Economy Class category: Eco Inn Colca or similar
Superior Class category: Casa Andina Colca or similar
Meal: B, L, D
Day 4 Colca Canyon > Condor Cross > Arequipa
Very early, we will start the trip to Cruz del Cóndor (Condor Cross), which will allow us to enjoy a spectacular view of one of the deepest canyons in the world, and with luck, have a chance to take pictures of the biggest and most impressive flying bird in the Andes, the majestic Condor. Depending on the schedule, we could make a stop in the town of Pinchollo, the only pre-Inca town still inhabited, and the Maca town, with its beautiful craft market and colonial church. We will have lunch in Chivay and later we will continue with the return to Arequipa.
Overnight in Arequipa.
Economy Class category: Samana or similar
Superior Class category: Sonesta Posada del inka Arequipa or similar
Meal: B, L
Day 5 Arequipa > Cusco
At the scheduled time, transfer to the airport to take your flight to Cusco. Upon arrival, reception by our representatives and transfer to the hotel. The rest of the morning is free to rest and get acclimatized to the altitude.
In the afternoon, we will visit the Imperial City, living example of the mixture of the Andean and Spanish cultures. We start our trip visiting the Santo Domingo Convent, built over the Koricancha, and ancient Inca palace and main worship center of the Sun God. Later, we will stop at the Main Square, where you can find the Cathedral and the beautiful Church of La CompañÃa. Going on with the tour, we will visit the Sacsayhuaman Fortress, imposing sample of military Inca architecture which domains the city. Finally, we will take a look at the archaeological sites of Qenko, Puca-Pucara and Tambomachay, located north east of the city.
Overnight in Cusco.
Economy Class category: San Agustin Internacional or similar
Superior Class category: San Agustin El Dorado or similar
Meal: B
Day 6 Sacred Valley of the Incas
We will drive towards the Sacred Valley of the Incas, taking the direct route to Pisac. We will stop on the way to have a classic view of the Urubamba valley, with crops dressing the mountains like carpets. We will arrive to the colorful market of Pisac, where we will have free time to interact with the local craftsmen, or to purchase their hand-made souvenirs. We will continue to the town of Urubamba for a buffet lunch. Finally, we will visit Ollantaytambo, attractive town of Inca origin with remarkable channels and stone streets. In its high part one rises to an impressive ceremonial center of cult to the water and a fortress that guarded the access to the inferior part of the valley.
Overnight in the Sacred Valley.
Economy Class category: San AgustÃn Urubamba or similar
Superior Class category: Sonesta Posada del Inka Yucay or similar
Meal: B, L
Day 7 Machu Picchu > Cusco
You will visit one of the most important energetic centers of the world: Machu Picchu. The excursion will be by train and during the trip we will have an amazing view of the landscapes of the Sacred Valley of Urubamba. Upon arrival to Aguas Calientes, our representatives will assist you to board the bus which will take you to the citadel. It will be an unforgettable experience, where a professional tour guide will transmit us the history around this mysterious and charming place. After the guided tour, you will have free time to explore the zone on your own, relax and meditate. Buffet lunch at the Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge of Orient Express. At the fixed time, return by train, descent at the appropriate station and transfer to your hotel.
Overnight in Cusco.
Economy Class category: San Agustin Internacional or similar
Superior Class category: San Agustin El Dorado or similar
Meal: B, L
Day 8 Cuzco
Day at leisure.
Overnight in Cusco.
Meal: B
Day 9 Departure Lima
At the scheduled time, transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
Meal: B
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