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Cusco, Urubamba & Machu Picchu (6d/5n)

Program duration:
6 days / 5 nights

Categories: Deluxe, first class & Superior

Introduction

One of the biggest drawing points to the city of Lima is the fact that it is home to some of Peru's best museums, notably the Museo de Oro del Peru. Other highlights include colonial architecture at Iglesia de San Francisco, pre-Inca pyramids at Pachacamac, and catacombs in Central Lima.

As well as being a gateway to nearby attractions like Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail, Cusco offers travelers a host of culturally rich museums, cathedrals, and markets that make this city an excellent addition to any itinerary.

This tour explores the Koricancha Temple (Temple of the Sun) and the ruins including the fortress of Sacsayhuaman, the Inca bath of Tambomachay, the labyrinth of Puca Pucara and the amphitheatre of Kenko. Additionally, this tour will take you through Aguas Calientes and the Lost City, giving you the chance to explore Machu Picchu. Finally, we will take you to the Sacred Valley of the Incas and end with a visit to Ollantaytambo.

Itinerary

• Day 1: LIMA
  Meet on arrival at the airport and transfer to selected hotel
  Check-in: 14:00hrs
  Overnight
• Day 2: LIMA
  Breakfast
  A 3-hour morning 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
  Afternoon at leisure
  Overnight
• Day: 3: LIMA / CUSCO
  Breakfast
  Transfer to the airport for flight to Cusco.
  Upon arrival, meet and transfer to selected hotel.
  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 (Private services).
  Overnight
• Day 4: CUSCO / URUBAMBA / CUSCO
  Breakfast
  Full day excursion to the Sacred Valley of the Incas (Pirvate services)
  Visit Maras, the principal salt production center since Inca times, extraordinary spectacle of the terraced white salt mines.  At a short distance, towards the west are the circular terraces of Moray built by the Incas in order to create different micro-climates for agricultural purposes. Buffet lunch included in a local restaurant
  Continue to the north to visit Ollantaytambo, a fortress built during the Inca Empire, excellent sample of military architecture. Then, Visit the village of Pisac and attend the local agricultural open-market where artisans from all over the area congregate to sell their crafts.  Return to Cusco. 
  Overnight
• Day 5: CUSCO / MACHU PICCHU / CUSCO
  Breakfast
  06:00 Early transfer to Poroy the train station.
  06:53 Departure by Vistadome train ride across the Andes to Aguas Calientes (2400 m / 7500 ft) at the foot of the mountains.
  09:52 Arrival and 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 restaurant.       
  15:20 Take the Vistadome train back to Poroy train station.
  18:50 Arrival and transfer to your hotel
  Overnight
• Day 6: CUSCO / LIMA / OUT
  Breakfast
  Transfer to the airport for flight back to Lima. Arrival and connection on your own with international flight

Prices 2011 per person In US Dollars:

* Triple at Monasterio hotel is based on one deluxe double room + one deluxe single room, since it does not exist

triples deluxe rooms.

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.

De luxe hotels: Miraflores Park in Lima, Monasterio in Cusco, Sanctuary Lodge in Machu Picchu
First Class hotels: Swissotel in Lima, Libertador in Cusco, Machu Picchu Pueblo hotel
Superior hotels: Sol de Oro in Lima, Novotel in Cusco, Sumaq hotel in Machu Picchu

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