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Peru is one of South America's
most popular travel destinations. Cuzco, the colonial city built on the
foundations of the Inca palaces, is the gateway to the fabulous Citadel of Machu
Picchu, one of the most renowned examples of Inca architecture. Charming Andean
Villages in the Sacred Valley and the opportunity to trade beautiful art crafts
in the village of Pisac. While in Lima,
visit its principal attractions, such as the colonial downtown and the
residential areas of San Isidro and Miraflores, Huaca Huallamarca and a spectacular view of the Pacific Ocean. Truly fascinating!
Day 01-
Arrive in Lima and transfer to Hotel for
overnight.
Day 02-
Depart from
Lima for flight to Cuzco. Afternoon City and nearby ruins tour: the amazing
colonial city built on the foundations of the Inca palaces, the Koricancha or
Temple of the Sun, Plaza de Armas and the Cathedral, the Inca fortress of
Sacsayhuaman, temple of Kenko and Tambomachay, known as the "Baths of the Inca".
(B)
Day 03-
Full Day
Sacred Valley, Pisac Market and Ollantaytambo Inca fortress tour.
Colorful Andean Villages
and Pisac, a unique
typical town, which is filled with locals in their
colorful traditional costumes trading goods after a traditional mass and
procession. Lunch in Yucay, a very picturesque village with some fine Inca
masonry in one of the squares. Behind the village, the finest surviving Inca agricultural system in the Cuzco region,
still in use. Continue up the Urubamba Valley to Calca and to
the highlight of this day, a visit to the fortress of Ollantaytambo that
guarded the Inca Empire from the fierce jungle Indians.
(BL)
Day 04-
Machu
Picchu guided tour with lunch and overnight. Early 3-hour train trip that takes
you through the Urubamba Valley; and a 20-minute bus ride to the most
magnificent citadel of Machu Picchu, elected one of the new 7 Wonders of the
World. Hiram Bingham discovered the Lost City of the Incas, in 1911; it
consists of an enormous city hidden on a spectacular green mountain plateau
surrounded by three towering peaks, while llamas roam on its slopes. (BL)
Day 05-
Day at
leisure to further explore the ruins or climb Wayna Picchu, across from Machu
Picchu for a breathtaking overview of the "Lost City". Return to Cuzco for
overnight. (B)
Day 06-
Board
flight to Lima. Colonial and Modern Lima city tour, visiting colonial downtown
and residential areas of San Isidro and Miraflores, the Larco Herrera Museum,
world's largest private collection of Peruvian pre-Columbian art. Transfer to airport for return flight to the U.S. or continue to
another fascinating destination in Peru or Latin America. (B)
Dates and Rates
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Hotel Category
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Single
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Double
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Triple
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Tourist Class
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$1,289.
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$955.
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$899.
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January
to December, 2009
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Superior Class
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$1,469.
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$1,099.
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$1,039.
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January
to December, 2009
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Deluxe
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$2,498.
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$1,635.
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$1,535.
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January
to December, 2009
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(June to July
and special holidays surcharge applies) |
Tour
Includes:
* 5 nights hotel accommodations * Train tickets * Entrance fees * all
taxes and service charges at hotels * daily breakfast * other meals as
specified * transfers throughout
* English speaking guide * tours as specified * baggage handling *
assistance from local representatives *
Discounted airfare, Hotel upgrade and child rates
available upon request!
Day 01-
Transfer
from Lima hotel to bus station and board the Ormeño Royal Class bus to Ica.
Flight over the mysterious Nazca Lines: animals drawing, geometric figures and
birds scratched onto the arid crust of the desert and preserved for about 2,000
years. Overnight. (B)
Day 02-
Transfer to
Paracas Bay and boat ride to visit the Ballestas Islands, Peru's largest coastal
wildlife sanctuary and home to thousands of resident migratory sea birds and
colonies of sea lions. Return to Lima and overnight. (B)
Dates and Rates
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Hotel Category
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Single
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Double
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Triple
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Tourist Class
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$590.
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$498.
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$487. |
January
to December, 2009
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Superior Class
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$729.
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$ 578.
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$558.
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January
to December, 2009
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(June to July
and special holidays surcharge applies) |
Tour
Includes:
flight over the Nazca Lines *1 night hotel accommodation * all
taxes and service charges at hotels * daily breakfast * other meals as
specified * transfers throughout * English speaking guide * tours as
specified * baggage handling * assistance from local representatives *
Hotel
upgrade and child rates available upon request!
Day 01-
Bus ride to
Puno, on the shores of Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world,
on the border with Bolivia. Along the trip view of the herds of alpaca and
llamas, small villages, and the majestic backdrop of the Andes. Lunch included.
Arrival to Puno and overnight. (BL)
Day 02-
Visit by
boat to the floating islands of the Uros Indians, Tour to Sillustani, circular
stone towers used as graves for nobles in pre-Inca times. (B)
Day 03-
Transfer to
airport for flight to Lima. (Continue with Day 5 of basic itinerary-Inca
Empire) (B)
Dates and Rates
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Hotel Category
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Single
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Double
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Triple
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Tourist Class
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$288.
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$235.
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$198. |
January
to December, 2009
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Superior Class
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$439.
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$275.
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$258.
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January
to December, 2009
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(June to July
and special holidays surcharge applies) |
Tour
Includes:
Bus ticket Cuzco/Puno *
2 nights hotel accommodations * all
taxes and service charges at hotels * daily breakfast * other meals as
specified * transfers throughout * English speaking guide * tours as
specified * baggage handling * assistance from local representatives
Hotel
upgrade and child rates available upon request!
Day 01-
Flight Lima/Arequipa (not included). Tour of the “White City” including the Santa Catalina
convent, Plaza de Armas, Jesuit Church of La Compañia and its beautiful painted
chapel, the districts of Cayma and Yanahuara. Overnight in Arequipa.
Day 02-
Bus ride to
Colca Canyon. Enroute sightseeing includes: Misti and Chachani volcanoes, a
Vicuna Reserve, picturesque town of Callalli and Sibayo, to the town of Chivay.
Overnight at local lodge. (BLD)
Day 03-
Early
departure to the “Cruz del Condor” to admire the Colca Canyon and the Condor’s
flight. On the way, some archaeological remains, typical towns like Maca, Achoma
and Yanque, the hot springs of La Calera. Return to Arequipa and board flight to
Lima. (BL)
Dates and Rates
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Hotel Category
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Single
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Double
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Triple
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Tourist Class
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$376.
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$287. |
$247. |
January
to December, 2009
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Superior Class
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$578.
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$395.
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$365.
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January
to December, 2009
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(June to July
and special holidays surcharge applies) |
Tour
Includes: 2
nights hotel accommodations * all taxes and service charges at hotels *
daily breakfast * other meals as specified * transfers throughout *
English speaking guide * tours as specified * baggage handling *
assistance from local representatives *
Hotel
upgrade and child rates available upon request!
Day 01-
Fly from
Cuzco to Puerto Maldonado, in the lower Amazon. Visit city market with tropical
forest fruits and nuts and local handicrafts. Embark downriver seeing caimans
(alligators), birds, flowers, exuberant flora and fauna. Guided walk on the
botanical trail; excursion to Monkey Island. All jungle activities and meals are
included. (LD)
Day 02-
Full day
tour on the river and hikes through the tropical forest. Visit to an indigenous
cultivation plot and village. Return to the lodge at sunset. (BLD).
Day 03-
After
breakfast, return to Puerto Maldonado and fly to Lima. (Continue with Day 5
of basic itinerary-Inca Empire) (B)
Dates & Rates From:
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Hotel
category:
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Single
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Double
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Triple
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Tourist Class
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$467.
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$329.
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329.
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January
to December, 2009
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(June to July
and special holidays surcharge applies) |
Tour
Includes: 2 nights hotel accommodations * all
taxes and service charges at hotels * daily breakfast * other meals as
specified * transfers throughout * English speaking guide * tours as
specified * baggage handling * assistance from local representatives *
Hotel
upgrade and child rates available upon request!
Day 06
Depart from Lima. Arrival in
Quito, Ecuador and transfer to Hotel. (Friday)
Day 07
Full day tour Calderon and
Cayambe, the well-known Indian market of Otavalo. Cotacachi for great leather
bargains and the landscape in Tabacundo. (BL)
Day 08
Full day tour visiting the
colonial, historical sights of Quito and the Equatorial Monument. (B)
Day 09
Flight to Galapagos Islands.
Board M/Y Spondylus -4Days/3Nights cruising these marvelous islands. Visit
Darwin Bay and Prince Philip’s Steps (Genovesa Island). All meals and shore
excursions included. (BLD)
Day 10
Visit Sullivan Bay (James
Island) and Bartholomew Island. (BLD)
Day 11
Visit Charles Darwin
Research Station (Santa Cruz Island). Return flight to Guayaquil.
(BL)
Day 12
City tour: traditional
Barrio Las Peñas, the flight of stairs of the Cerro Santa Ana, El Malecón
2000, Parques, Plazas and the important churches. (B)
Day 12
Day at leisure. Transfer to
the airport for return flight to the US. (B)
Dates & Rates From:
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Hotel
category:
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Single
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Double
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Triple
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Tourist Class
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$4,579.
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$2,527.
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N/A
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January
to December, 2009
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(June to July
and special holidays surcharge applies) |
Tour Includes:
* 7 nights hotel/ cabin accommodations * all taxes
and service charges at hotels * daily breakfast *
other meals as specified * transfers throughout *
English speaking guide * tours as specified *
baggage handling * assistance from local
representatives *
Not included:
*International airfare (available
upon request). *
Galapagos National Park Fee, $110. per person to
be paid directly in cash.
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