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Lima-Cusco-Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu |
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7 Days / 6 Nights |
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December 14, 2024 |
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May 31, 2024 |
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Daily Breakfast
Half Day guided city tour of Lima (Modern & Colonial) Visit Ccaccaccollo Weaver Town Visit Huilloc Village & Ollantaytambo Fortress
Full Day guided excursion to Machu-Pichu with Train Ride on Expedition Train Half Day Cusco City Tour guided nearby Ruins
Transfers throughout the itinerary
English speaking guides & representatives
Note: Airfare between Lima & Cusco is included only when priced along with the international airfare
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Day 1: Us - Lima
Upon arrival our representatives will meet and escort you to your hotel.
Day 2: Lima
After breakfast, guided tour of both the colonial and the modern sections of Lima, "City of Kings”. Colonial Lima includes a visit to the Main Square, located in the heart of downtown to view the Government Palace, the Town Hall, The “Desamparados” Train Station ,the old streets with their vice royal mansions and Moorish style balconies, the Bishop Palace with its beautiful balconies and the Cathedral of Lima. (Its outstanding features are the choir stalls, the Churrigueresque Chapel of the Immaculate, the main altar and a Christ made of carved ivory). The tour continues with a visit to San Francisco with its convent (considered to be the most important religious monument of Lima, built in 1542 in Baroque style and consecrated in 1673) and the museum of colonial art, cloisters and catabumbs. Your drive through Lima will pass by several Colonial squares, churches and mansions, then you will continue to the Modern Districts of San Isidro and Miraflores, for a glimpse of life in this huge city, as well as its beautiful parks, modern buildings and great ocean views. Duration: 3 ½ hours approx.
Day 3: Lima - Cusco-Sacred Valley
Breakfast , Transfers to the airport fly to Cusco . Upon Arrival your local guide will we waiting for you and take you to the sacred valley, in your way to the Sacred Valley, we’ll do a short stop in Ccaccaccollo. One of those small and scenic towns lost in the Peruvian Andes. There, some 50 families live out of agriculture and textiles. The women do the weaving and the men are in charge of the farm.
Women received the transmission from their mother or grandmother, who in turn received it from their mother; and so on. Here we’ll have the great opportunity to attend to a talk and demonstration about how the textile are made and have been made for years. But not only to watch but to be involved and make an interpretation of the different styles and shapes on the textiles they made since hundreds of years ago. A member of one the families will tell us in Quechua (translation in English); the best techniques to understand the secrets of traditional iconography. We will observe all the process from the shearing of the wool, spinning, the washing of the wool with natural soap, the collection of plants and flowers used for natural dyeing, for this a local guide will direct us and tell us what plants we will pick up for this purpose and finally we will see the process of weaving clothes (blankets, ponchos, chullos, etc.) Then spend the remainder of the day at leisure.
Day 4: Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu
After Breakfast, Enjoy your day in the remote village of Huilloc, approximately 40 minutes transfer from your hotel, where you’ll catch a glimpse of the authentic culture of the valley’s Quechua communities. You’ll be able to interact with the villagers, share lunch with them and witness their day to day life. The women of Huilloc have a rich tradition of weaving which they still practice by hand today. The textiles they produce bear the same images as those of their ancestors; condors, cougars and Huallata birds, and can be purchased here.
Afterward, visit to Ollantaytambo, which is surrounded by the sacred mountains. In Ollantaytambo, we get further exposure to Incan constructions, mainly the amazing temple of the sun, enormous blocks of rock perfectly carved and polished, stone water fountains, stairs and terraces, transfer to Train Station Ollantaytambo. The train leaves at 16h43 (time may change depending on availability and changes to timetable). After a 2 hours journey of majestic views you arrive to Aguas Calientes (Hot Springs Town) where you will spend the night. There will be plenty of time to relax if you want to have a hot bath in the natural springs!
Day 5 : Machu Picchu - Cusco
Today Wake up early for breakfast before our guide will pick you up from your hotel at 5:40 in the morning to begin the short bus journey to the gates of Machu Picchu where you will watch the sunrise. After entering the Citadel begin a guided walking tour (approximately two hours) of the citadel complex. After this experience, enjoy some free time to explore the mysterious city at leisure.
Optional Service: Wayna Picchu – Cost per person $ 38
There is time for those whit enough energy to climb Wayna (Huayna) Picchu (at your own expense). For many people climbing Huayna Picchu is one of the highlights when visiting Machu Picchu. Wayna Picchu is the mountain behind Machu Picchu. The climb itself is interesting as you will see how the Inca did cut out some steps out of the rocks and as you wind around the side of a mountain will see Machu Picchu from different angles.
This afternoon, you will take the bus down to Aguas Calientes for lunch later we will board the train back to Poroy. Upon your arrival to the train station, we will pick you up and take you back to your hotel in Cusco.
Day 6: Cusco
After breakfast, you’ll have a full Cusco city tour, starting at the city center viewing the Incan foundations of many buildings, the famous Cathedral, and the Temple of the Sun. You will also visit the typical market of San Pedro. In the end, you will visit the hills around Cusco to get a full tour of four ruins: Sacsayhuaman, Q’enqo, Puca Pucara, and Tambomachay.
Day 7: Cusco - USA
This morning you will be picked up from the hotel and transferred to the airport.
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Travel to the heart of the Andes and the charming colonial town of Cusco. You will have the opportunity to explore Cusco and its nearby surroundings. Overnight in the Sacred Valley where you will tour the Ollantaytambo Fortress and shop at Pisac market, the Biggest Indian market in Cusco. Then take a train ride to join one of our expert local guides to the citadel of Machu Picchu to trek the lost city of the Incas. |
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NOTE:
Prices are per person, based on double occupancy, subject to availability and change without notice. Blackout days may apply. Taxes not included. Airfares may not be available on all flights and are subject to change without notice. Taxes, Security Fees, Fuel Charges are not included. Airfare based on midweek travel. Weekend surcharge and /or last minute booking fees may apply. |
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$1149 |
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$1844 |
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