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Comprehensive Peru Tours
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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
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 10 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)
Day 3: LIMA - ICA / ICA CITY TOUR
Transfer to the Bus Station to take the Bus to Ica at 07:00AM
arriving at 10:30AM.
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.
Other place to stop is at Luren's Chruch, where will be able to
see a black Christ called "Luren". 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
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 13:30 departure time Bus to Lima arriving at 17:20 aprox.
Upon arrival, reception and transfer to your Hotel. Overnight. (B,L)
Day 5: CUSCO
Transfer to the airport and take a flight to Cusco (airfare not
included).
Reception at the airport and transfer to the Orquidea Real
Hostal .
Leisure time to acclimatize.Overnight (B)
Day 6: CUSCO CITY TOUR
At 1:15pm aprox. Cusco city tour, This tour includes the major
sites of historical interest in Cusco, such as the famous Inca
fort at Sacsahuaman, and the temple of
the Sun. Also included in this is a tourist card, giving you
access to all the sites in the Cusco area as a whole (i.e.,
including outside of the City itself) This tour finishes
at 18:00. Overnight. (B)
DAY 7: SACRED VALLEY TOUR(Available on shared service on
:TUESDAY, THURSDAY AND SUNDAY ONLY!)
At 8:15 a.m. we will depart for the Sacred Valley tour, that
includes: Bus service to the market of Pisaq, visits the ruins
of Ollantaytambo, and the market at Chinchero.
There is an English speaking guide, and lunch in a typical
restaurant in Urubamba.
Of course, throughout this trip you will have magnificent views
of the high Peruvian Andes.
At the end you will go back at the Hotel. ( B,L )
DAY 8: Cusco - MACHU PICCHU (overnight)
All day excursion by alpine train to Machu Picchu. At 5:30 am
you will leave the Hotel to the train station, the train leaves
at 6:53 am. Travel is in "Vistadome" Class
(formerly "Autowagon"). At 9:52 a.m., you will arrive at the
Aguas Calientes Station, from where you take a 25 minute bus
ride to the ruins of Machu Picchu.
Once there, you will have a guided tour, with an English
speaking professional guide.
The ruins are on the eastern slope of Machu Picchu in two
separate areas: the agricultural and the urban.
Lunch at the Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge (included).
Overnight at the Aguas Calientes Town Hotel. (B,L)
Day 9: MACHU PICCHU - Cusco
Morning at leisure to explore the are by your own (entrance fee
and transportation not included).
In the afternoon you will take the train to Cusco at 15:20.
Upon arrival in Cusco, transfer to the hotel. Overnight. (B)
DAY 10: CUSCO / PUNO
After breakfast transfer to the Bus station. Ten hours bus ride
to Puno, across the scenic high Andes landscapes only dotted by
small villages and herds of the llamas
and vicuñas. Transfer to the Hotel and overnight (B,L)
DAY 11: UROS AND TAQUILE ISLANDS
You will be picked up from your hotel at 6:40 a.m., after a 2
hour motorboat ride, 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, where we will
have lunch in the cooperative
restaurant. There is also a cooperative shop on the plaza that
sells exceptional wool goods which are of very fine quality and
somewhat expensive. 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, and overnight at the
hotel(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 or Sun Island 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. (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 occupancy.
All scheduled transportation. All transfers. All scheduled excursions
with English-speaking guide services.
All entrance fees. Meals. B=Breakfast; L=Lunch; D=Dinner , Box lunch.
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 international
flights and items of personal nature.
Visa Requirement for US Citizens to enter in Bolivia
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if you are North american and have decided visit Bolivia, you must take note of
this recent information:
In the first hours of 2007, The Bolivian President Evo Morales suppressed by
decree the right of US citizens to enter this country freely, in reciprocity
with a similar measure taken by the US government.
Also the citizens of Angola, Bhutan, República de Chad, Congo, Ruanda, Somalia,
República Yemen, Indonesia, China and Taiwán has been affected by this decreee
Please make sure to have all necessary documents before traveling!
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