Mysteries of Peru
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Highlights
- 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Historic centre of Lima, Historic centre of Arequipa, historic centre of Cuzco, Historic Sanctuary of Macchu Picchu
- 3 pre-extension possibilities : cruise to the Galapagos ; Nazca ; the Amazon
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- Meals specified as part of the package
- Tours, admission fees, services of a guide, car rental, excursions and cruises specified in the itinerary
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Itinerary
Arrival in Lima and transfer to your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Morning visit to the Museum Larco Herrera, located in Pueblo Libre. Settled in an ancient manor, dating from the 18th century, its exhibitions include a fine collection of Pre-Columbian artefacts, made of gold and silver, as w...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Begin the morning with a guided tour of the charming colonial town of Arequipa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located at the foot of El Misti Volcano. Visit the Santa Catalina Monastery, a small town in the heart of the city, reminiscent of Andalusia. Afternoon at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Depart for the Colca Canyon, in the heart of the Peruvian Andes. Cross the Pampas Canahua and a vicuna (Peruvian camelid) reserve, and then continue to Chivay. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure or transfer to the La Calera thermal baths for swimming in the hot, sulphurous waters (admission included).
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Begin the morning with a scenic ride along Colca River to the Cruz del Condor overlook to watch condors soar across the sky. Return to Chivay for lunch. In the afternoon, depart for Puno and check in to your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Full-day boat excursion on Lake Titicaca, the world’s highest navigable lake (3,809 metres above sea level). Visit the floating islands of the Uros people and Taquile Island, whose 1,500 native inhabitants keep their ancient traditions alive. Lunch at a local rustic restaurant in Taquile and return to Puno.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Depart for Cuzco and stop at several sites along the way, including the ruins of Sillustani, Raqchi and its famous temple, and Andahuaylillas and its Sistine Chapel of Latin America.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Morning at leisure. Tour the city in the afternoon, including Plaza de Armas, Cuzco Cathedral and the Temple of the Sun. Visit four archaeological sites near Cuzco: the walled complex of Sacsayhuaman, the Q’enqo Labyrinth, PukaPukara and Tambomachay. Dinner show at a local restaurant.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Visit the local market and ruins of Pisaq. Depart for Urubamba. Afternoon visit to Ollantaytambo and its fortress.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Early-morning transfer to the Ollantaytambo train station for your train ride (2nd class) to Aguas Calientes. Take a motor coach to Machu Picchu, Lost City of the Incas and UNESCO World Heritage Site composed of temples, palaces and steep stairlike roads. Return to Cuzco by train via the Sacred Valley in the afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Lima. Visit the historic centre and its modern neighbourhoods following your arrival. Enjoy a farewell lunch at a restaurant overlooking the ocean. Transfer to your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
Transfer to the airport.
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2016 : January 20 ; February 24 ; March 23 ; April 20 ; May 25 ; July 27 ; August 24 ; September 21 ; November 2, 16.
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What's excluded
- Roundtrip flight
- Gratuities
- Visa fees for certain countries
- Drinks during meals (packages)
- Meals not included in the program
- Optional excursions
- Personal expenses
Accommodation
- 2 nights in Lima : Jose Antonio 4* or San Agustin Exclusive 4*
- 2 nights in Arequipa : Sonesta Posada del Inca 3.5*
- 1 night in Canyon du Colca : Refugio 4*
- 2 nights in Puno : Jose Antonio 4* or Sonesta Posada del Inca 4*
- 3 nights in Cuzco : Jose Antonio 4* or Los Portales 3.5*
- 1 night in Sacred Valley : Sonesta Posada del Inca Yucay 4* or San Agustin Recoleta 3.5*
11 Breakfasts, 10 Lunches and 9 Dinners
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