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Peru Lima, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, and Cusco 7-day Tour June 30-July 6, 2017 Includes non-stop air from Los Angeles

Brief itinerary

Day 1 Flight from US to Lima – June 30

Day 2 Lima City tour – July 01

Day 3 Flight to Cusco – Transfer to the Sacred Valley – July 02

Day 4 Sacred Valley tour – Transfer to Aguas Calientes – July 03

Day 5 Machu Picchu Citadel – Transfer to Cusco – July 04

Day 6 Day at leisure in Cusco – July 05

Day 7 Flight from Cusco to US via Lima. – July 06

Included

International flight from Los Angeles

Domestic flights within Peru

Medical assistance in case of primary attention, medical urgencies that do not require taking the patient to a hospital.

A carbon bond to eradicate the carbon footprint generated on your trip

All services, lodging, food, and beverages mentioned in the trip description, plus taxes, tourist tickets, and entrance fees.

Accommodation: 2 nights in Lima, 1 night in the Sacred Valley, 1 night in Aguas Calientes and 2 nights in Cusco.

All excursions come with an English-speaking guide

Expedition train to Machu Picchu.

All transfers to and from airport.

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Not included

Early check-in, late checkout, services and food not listed in the itinerary, beverages during the meals, hotel extras, and personal expenses.

Tips

Extra excursions, such as Huayna Picchu hike




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Detailed itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Lima – Saturday, June 30th Upon arriving in Lima, you will be picked up and taken to your hotel. You will receive a documentation kit with detailed program explanation. Luggage and hotel registration assistance will be offered. Overnight at the hotel Meals included: None

Day 2: Lima – Sunday, July 1st LIMA CITY TOUR: COLONIAL AND CONTEMPORARY A visit to the modern and colonial parts of the city of Lima the "City of Kings", starting in the districts of Miraflores and San Isidro. The road passes a Huaca or sacred pre-Inca site. There will then be a stop at Parque del Amor (Lovers Park) in Miraflores for its magnificent view over the Pacific Ocean. The tour also includes the Historic Centre based on the Main Square, where the Presidential Palace, the Archbishop´s Palace, the Municipality of Lima and the Cathedral are located, as well as a visit to one of the largest colonial-era convents. Overnight at the hotel Meals included: Breakfast




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Day 3: Cusco – July 2nd FLIGHT TO CUSCO / TRANSFER TO THE SACRED VALLEY At the scheduled time, transfer to the airport to board the flight to Cusco. Upon arrival in Cusco, you will be transferred to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. The Sacred Valley allows better acclimatization for its lower altitude compared to Cusco. The rest of the day is at leisure to rest and get used to the altitude. Overnight at the hotel Meals included: Breakfast Day 4: Cusco– July 3rd SACRED VALLEY TOUR (Authentic Sacred Valley) Discover the best of the Sacred Valley of the Incas through this route starting on the Inca's Balcony, a beautiful terrace with an impressive view of Chinchero, where twelves families still preserve their traditional costumes, showing you the ancestral way in which they process the wool, and obtain those vivid colors for their textiles. Afterwards, we will get to Ollantaytambo, one of the most monumental architectural complexes of the ancient Inca Empire, one of the few places where the Spanish conquistadors lost a major battle. Very well known for its “andenes” (terraces dug into the slopes of mountains for agricultural purposes), Ollantaytambo was a highly effective fortress that also served as a temple. Then, we will follow to the town of Ollantaytambo, “the unique living Inca town”: the best surviving example of Inca city planning, with narrow cobblestone streets that have been continuously inhabited since the 13th century. At proper time you will board the train to Machu Picchu. Train depart at 16:35 and arrive in Aguas Calientes at 18:09(*) (*)Time tables are subject to confirmation Overnight at the hotel Meals included: Breakfast & lunch




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Day 5: Cusco – July 4th MACHU PICCHU You are going to visit one of the most important energy centers of the world: Machu Picchu. You will be driven to the archeological site, the visit of which will be an unforgettable experience, with a professional tour guide to impart to you all the history that surrounds this mysterious and enchanting place. Once the guided tour is over, you will have some free time to explore the site on your own, to relax, or to meditate. At the agreed upon hour, you will descend to Aguas Calientes for lunch and board the train later that afternoon for the return trip. Once you have arrived at either the Ollantaytambo or Poroy Station, you will be driven to your hotel. You can enhance your experience by adding this optional tour for $25 per person. Huayna Picchu Hike. Departs between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM. Must reserve in advance, as only 400 persons are allowed per day. About 950 feet of climbing to gain an amazing view of Machu Picchu from above and stunning views of the Urubamba River below. The duration of the hike is about 1.5-2 hours. Hikers should be reasonably fit and not afraid of heights. Departure from Aguas Calientes at 16:12 and arrival at Poroy station 19:39* (*)Time tables are subject to confirmation Accommodations for the night in Cusco. Meals included: breakfast and lunch




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Day 6: Cusco– July 5th MORNING AT LEISURE IN CUSCO Enjoy the charm of this beautiful colonial city that was built upon the remains of amazing Inca buildings. Optional “Pack with a Purpose” activity: Opportunity to bring supplies to and visit a local children’s charity

AFTERNOON CITY TOUR, SACSAYHUAMAN, AND NEARBY ARCHEOLOGICAL SITES The afternoon is set aside for a tour of the incredible colonial city, whose buildings the Spanish constructed on top of the foundations of Incan palaces. You begin at the Korikancha, the Temple of the Sun, to witness the exquisite stone work achieved by the Incas. Next stop is the Main Square for a tour of the Cathedral to see its fabulous wood carvings and impressive altars and the lovely Church of La Compañia de Jesus (Society of Christ). Following that, you head upwards to Sacsayhuaman, a fortress located in a strategic spot high above the city with a view that is absolutely stunning. You will also visit some other archaeological complexes such as Kenko and Tambomachay, and you will have a panoramic view of Puca Pucara.

Meals included: Breakfast

Day 7: Departure– July 6th At the scheduled time, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight back to the US via Lima. Meals included: Breakfast




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HOTELS BY CATEGORY

SUPERIOR

Lima Jose Antonio Deluxe 4* sup

Sacred Valley

Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba 5*

Machu Picchu Inkaterra Machu Picchu Hotel 5*

Cusco

Palacio del Inka 5*

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