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Peru Extension Tours

Lima, Machu Picchu, Cusco
& Puno (8d)

Program duration:
8 days / 7 nights

Categories: Deluxe, first class & Superior

Introduction

Lake Titicaca is the highest navigable lake in the world. It sits at 3,821 meters above sea level. Its surface area is approximately 8,300 square kilometers and it is the largest freshwater lake in South America. Along the lake’s southern shores are the charming villages of Llachón,Chucuito, and Juli, where you’ll find ancient ruins, and a variety of Spanish-style churches. Near the southwestern corner of Lake Titicaca is the sprawling city of Puno.

Cusco is a magical city full of history and beauty. From the stunning churches in the Plaza de Armas to the Incan ruins and the gorgeous landscape of the Sacred Valley, this treasured spot should not be missed. The main tourist attraction in Puno is Lake Titicaca, the world's highest navigable lake. The amazing landscapes and impressive snow-capped mountains of the Cordillera Real are unforgettable.

Itinerary

• Day 1: LIMA
  Upon arrival in Lima, meet at the airport and transfer to the selected hotel
• Day 2: LIMA - CUSCO
  Breakfast at the hotel
  Transfer to airport for flight to Cusco
  Arrive at Cusco in the morning where you will be taken to the selected hotel and where you will have the morning at your own leisure to acclimatize.
  Afternoon tour of the city of Cusco which includes a visit to the surrounding ruins of: the fortress of Sacsayhuaman, the Inca bath of Tambomachay, the labyrinth of Puca Pucara and the amphitheatre of Kenko.
  Overnight
• Day 3: CUSCO - MACHU PICCHU - CUSCO
  Breakfast at the hotel
  Early transfer to the train station where you will take a Vistadome train ride across the Andes to the Aguas Calientes (2400 m / 7500 ft) at the foot of the mountains. Then a short transportation to the entrance of the ruins where you will have a guided tour of the Lost City.
  Buffet lunch at Machu Picchu Sanctuary lodge.
  Afternoon return in Vistadome train and transfer to your hotel
  Overnight
• Day 4: CUSCO - URUBAMBA - CUSCO
  Breakfast at the hotel
  A full day excursion to the Sacred Valley of the Incas where you will visit the village of Pisac and attend the local agricultural open market, where artisans from all over the area congregate to sell their crafts.
  You will then continue to the north to visit Ollantaytambo, a fortress built during the Incan Empire which is an excellent example of military architecture.
  Return to Cusco to your hotel
  Overnight
• Day 5: CUSCO - PUNO (Only MON-WED-SAT)
  Breakfast at the hotel
  Transfer to train station to depart on the Andean Explorer train to Puno. Lunch on board. Arrive in Puno and transfer to selected hotel.
  Overnight
• Day 6: PUNO
  Breakfast at the hotel
  You will have a full day to visit the Uros and Taquile islands (Shared boat with private English speaking guide). You will board a small boat and venture out onto the waters of Titicaca Lake. Visit to one of the native Uros communities located on a man-made floating island in the lake. The Uros people live totally interwoven with the "Totora" reed which grows abundantly in the shallows of the lake.
  You will continue to Taquile where the community lives in perfect harmony with the environment. "Taquileños" wear colorful traditional clothes which they make themselves and maintain a strong air of group individuality. Men always seem to be walking around the island knitting the woolen caps they wear. Women weave traditional clothes, which are among the most beautiful Peru's.
  Lunch based on set menu at Taquile.
  In the afternoon, return to Puno
  Overnight
• Day 7: PUNO - JULIACA - LIMA
  Breakfast at the hotel
  Transfer to the airport for flight to Lima
  Upon arrival transfer to selected hotel.
  You will take a 3-hour afternoon sightseeing tour of Colonial and Modern Lima which passes by outstanding monuments such as the Government Palace, the City Hall and the Cathedral (closed on Sundays) at the Plaza Mayor. You will visit the 17th century San Francisco Convent. Before returning to the hotel, you will take a short tour of the modern districts of San Isidro and Miraflores, where there is a magnificent view of the Pacific Ocean
  Overnight
• Day8: LIMA - AIRPORT
  Breakfast at the hotel
  Transfer to the airport for your international flight
  Overnight.

Prices 2009 per person in US Dollars:

De luxe hotels: Miraflores Park in Lima, Monasterio in Cusco, Sanctuary Lodge in Machu Picchu, Libertador Lago Titicaca in Puno
First Class hotels: Swissotel in Lima, Libertador in Cusco, Machu Picchu Pueblo in Aguas Calientes, C. A. Private Collection Lago in Puno
Superior hotels: Sol de Oro in Lima, C.A. Private Collection Cusco in Cusco, Sumaq hotel in Machu Picchu, Sonesta Posada del Inca Puno in Puno.

INCLUDED:

• Accommodation and meals as detailed
• Transfers and sightseeing with local English speaking guides
• Entrance fees

NOT INCLUDED:

• Air transportation. For a round trip domestic tickets (for example LIM/CUS/LIM) the cost is USD$320. For a one way domestic ticket (for example JUL/LIM) the cost is USD$160.00. Rates subject to change without previous advise.
• Airport departure taxes: USD 6.50 in Lima, for domestic flights USD$5.50 approximately and USD$30.25 for international departure tax in Lima
• Meals and services not specified in program
• Personal expenses
• Tips