Peru
Lima, Cusco, Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley
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May 24-30, 2019 SOLD OUT
“Peru, the richest country in the world,” invites us to discover that being rich isn’t about having the most; it’s about experiencing the most unforgettable moments. And these experiences begin on a trip to a place where the diversity and authenticity of the culture, nature and food hold the essence of life itself."
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Discover with us the mysteries hidden deep in the Peruvian culture. Relive their past, sharing millenary stories with local inhabitants , and enjoy an unforgettable travel experience, with visual experiences that will touch your soul.
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Lima, Peru's capital, is a cosmopolitan city with an enormous cultural heritage, and the starting point of your amazing voyage through thousands of years of Peruvian history. Cusco, political and religious capital of the Inca Empire, is the oldest inhabited city in the Western hemisphere. Machu Picchu was scientifically discovered by Hiram Bingham in 1911, who thought it was the last bastion of the Incas. Accompanied by an expert guide, we will understand how the small city functioned, its meaning and importance for the Incas, and the reason for its abandonment. The beauty and complexity of its architecture, the spectacular natural landscapes, and the energy contained within its structures will make this an unforgettable day.
We will also travel through the mythical Sacred Valley from end to end, enjoying a close encounter with nature, history and culture and visit several towns that still keep their ancestral traditions alive.
OUR PERU PACKAGES INCLUDE:
Meet and greet at the Lima airport by Peruvian representative
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Private transportation to hotel
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Lima city tour
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Flight from Lima to Cusco
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Tour to Awanacancha and Pisac
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Teachings of ancestral methods of producing textile art
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Tour to archaeological site of Moray
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Visit to the Salt Pans of Maras
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Visit to the Incan town of Ollantaytambo
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Exploration of the Sacred Valley
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Day tour of the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu, one of the seven wonders of the world
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Cusco city tour
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Visit to the Imperial City and the Golden Temple
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Exploration of the Sacsayhuaman Fortress
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Private bus transportation
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Hotel accommodations in superior hotels
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Daily buffet breakfast and lunch
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Entrance fees to sites
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Train tickets
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Tips for luggage porters at airports and hotels
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Private transportation to airport​​
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NOT INCLUDED:
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International airfare
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Optional travel insurance
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Tips for guides, drivers and waiters
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Expenses of personal nature
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Any additional expenses not specified in the program
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Passengers must have a valid passport to enter the country. Passports should be valid for six months from your scheduled return date and have two blank pages available.
Peru Rail (for travel to Machu Picchu) carry-on baggage allowance: 1 bag or back pack (11 lb. 62 total inches - length+height+width)
Group requirements are 10 persons based on double occupancy. Single supplement: $525 If you are not able to coordinate a group, you will be placed with an established group with the same travel preferences.
Package prices start at $2740 and are calculated depending on prevailing airline rates from Lima to Cusco at time of booking.
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​A $500 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve space.
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DAY 1
Arrive in Lima. You’ll be met at the airport & transferred to your superior quality hotel, to begin an adventure of a lifetime!
DAY 2
In Colonial Lima, visit the Main Square, see beautiful exteriors of the Government Palace, Cathedral of Lima, and the City Hall. Continue to San Francisco Convent to see the ancient “Catacombs” of Lima. At the Pueblo Libre District we’ll visit the Larco Museum housing 3,000+ years of Peru's pre-Columbian history.
DAY 3
Today we will visit Awanacanch in Cusco to learn about types of camelids (Llamas etc) and textile production. Pisac will allow us to explore its artisan markets for jewelry, ceramic and textiles. We’ll enjoy local cuisine and spend the night in the Valle Sagrado.
DAY 4
This morning, we visit the archaeological site of Moray with its system of circular terraces descending 490 ft. We’ll continue to the Salt Pans of Maras an operational ancient Incan salt mine, then on to the ancient Incan town of Ollantaytambo where surviving structures include multiple giant walls and towers.
DAY 5
Our adventure begins as we board the VISTADOME train and depart for Aguas Calientes to experience one of the Seven Wonders of the World, Machu Picchu, sure to take your breath away. Returning back to Aguas Calientes, we head back to Cusco.
DAY 6
Today we will visit San Pedro Market, stroll Cusco’s Main Square, discover the Cathedral and its priceless paintings and visit the Qoricancha (Golden Temple). At Sacsayhuaman Fortess we’ll explore the huge carved rocks jointed with absolute accuracy.
At night we can discover the night life of Cusco.
