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Lima, Cusco, Machu Picchu & Puno (8d/7N)

Program duration:
8 days / 7 nights

Categories: Deluxe, First class, Superior & Standard

Introduction

Lima offers the tourist great attractions and the comfort a traveler seeks. The rich history of the city, its beautiful beaches, great museums, and delicious cuisine are just some of the delights you can find in the "City of the Kings".

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.

This 8 day /7 night tour takes you across the Andes to a visit to Aguas Calientes and then to a guided tour of the Lost City, exploring the impressive Machu Picchu site. After a full day excursion of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, you will visit the village “Pisac” and the Ollantaytambo fortress. On the visit to Puno we will explore Lake Titicaca and the Uros and Taquile islands. At the end of your tour you will have a chance to discover both Colonial and Modern Lima

Itinerary

• Day 1: LIMA
  Meet on arrival at the airport and transfer to selected hotel
  Overnight.
• Day 2: LIMA - CUSCO
  Breakfast
  Transfer to the airport for flight to Cusco.
  Upon arrival, meet and transfer to selected hotel.
  Morning at leisure to acclimatize.
  Overnight
• Day 3: CUSCO / MACHU PICCHU / CUSCO
  Breakfast
  Early transfer to the train station for a Vistradome train ride across the Andes to Aguas Calientes(2400m/7500ft) at the foot of the mountains. Then short transportation to the entrance of the ruins where the guided tour of the Lost City will start.
  Buffet lunch at Machu Picchu Sanctuary lodge.
  Afternoon return in Vistadome train and transfer to your hot
  Overnight
• Day 4:CUSCO / URUBAMBA / CUSCO
  Breakfast
  Full day excursion to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Visit the village of Pisac and attend the local agricultural open-market where artisans from all over the area congregate to sell their crafts. Buffet lunch in a countryside restaurant. Continue to the north to visit Ollantaytambo, a fortress built during the Inca Empire, excellent sample of military architecture. Return to Cusco.
  Overnight
  
• Day 5:CUSCO / PUNO (Only MON-WED-SAT)
  Breakfast
  Transfer to train station
  Departure on the Andean Explorer train to Puno. Lunch on board. Arrive in Puno and transfer to selected hotel.
  Overnight.
  
• Day 6: PUNO
  Breakfast
  Full day to visit Uros and Taquile islands (Shared boat with private English speaking guide). We 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.
  Continue to Taquile. The community here 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
  Transfer to the airporto for flight to Lima
  Upon arrival, meet and transfer to selected hotel.
  A 3-hour afternoon sightseeing tour of Colonial and Modern Lima passing by outstanding monuments such as the Government Palace, the City Hall and the Cathedral (closed on Sundays) at the Plaza Mayor. Visit the 17th century San Francisco Convent. Before returning to the hotel, short tour of the modern districts of San Isidro and Miraflores where there is a magnificent view of the Pacific Ocean.
  Overnight.
  
• Day 8: LIMA / OUT
  Breakfast
  Transfer to the airport for you intenational flight.
  

Prices 2011 per person in US Dollars:

• Triples at Miraflores Park Plaza Hotel are based on the Junior Suite with city views, and a roll-away for a children of a maximum of 11 years old and 11 months
• Triples at Monasterio Hotel are based on the Twin deluxe room plus an extra bed (this hotel only has three twin deluxe rooms in which it is possible to add an extra bed).

Prices 2012 per person in US Dollars:

• Triple room at Miraflores Park Plaza is only possible in 1 Junior Suite with city view + roll-away for a child of a maximum of 11 years old and 11 months.
• Triple room at Monasterio is only possible in 01 Twin deluxe room + extra bed (The hotel has only 3 Twin deluxe rooms in where we can add an extra bed and it's subject to confirmation).
• Triple room at Sanctuary Lodge is only possible in 01 Suite room + extra bed or the hotel have only 01 twin room with mountain view in which can be added an extra bed.

Deluxe hotels:

First Class hotels:

Superior hotels:

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