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Lima, Cusco & Machu Picchu (4d/3n)

Program duration:
4 days / 3 nights

Categories: Deluxe, First class, Superior & Standard

Introduction

The city of Lima offers an ideal balance of unique 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 filled with 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 is treasured spot that should not be missed.

Highlights of this tour include the Koricancha Temple (Temple of the Sun), the fortress of Sacsayhuaman, the Inca bath of Tambomachay, the labyrinth of Puca Pucara, the Kenko amphitheatre, Aguas Calientes, and a tour of the Lost City at Machu Picchu.

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.
  
  Afternoon tour of the city including the best of Cusco: the Koricancha Temple (Temple of the Sun) and the Cathedral with its magnificent chapels and baroque altars and paintings from the Cusquenian School. The tour also includes the surrounding ruins: 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
  Early transfer to the train station for a Vistadome train ride across the Andes to Aguas Calientes (2400 m / 7500 ft) 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 hotel.
  Overnight
• Day 4: CUSCO / LIMA / OUT
  Breakfast
  Transfer to the airport for flight back to Lima. Connection on your own with international 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 only is possible in 01 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 03 Twin deluxe rooms in where an extra bed can be added and it's subject to confirmation).
• Triple room at Sanctuary Lodge is only possible in 01 Suite room + extra bed or the hotel has only 01 twin room with mountain view in which an extra bed can be added.

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 USD$5.50 approximately and $30.25 for international departure tax in Lima
• Meals and services not specified in program
• Personal expenses
• Tips