Tour Departure Dates in 2008:
Oct 24/Dec 3, 17  
Tour Departure Dates in 2009:
Jan 7, 28, Feb 11, 25, Mar 11, Ap 15, May 6, June 16, Jul 1,15,29 Aug 5, 12, 19, Sept 2, Oct 7, 21, Nov 11, 25, Dec 9

Lost Civilization - Peru and the Incas
Itinerary - Based on minimum 2 passengers traveling together

Day 1 Lima. Arrive in Lima. Transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
Day 2 Lima. Afternoon city tour including the historical centre of Lima: the Cathedral and San Francisco convent and the residential districts of San Isidro and Miraflores.
Day 3 Lima/Arequipa
Early transfer to the airport for departure flight to Arequipa, the "White City". Upon arrival, assistance and transfer to selected hotel. Afternoon guided tour of the city featuring the Convent of Santa Catalina, a fascinating relic of colonial times which remained closed to the public for almost 400 years. Overnight in Arequipa.
Day 4 Arequipa/Colca
Departure for a full day journey to the Colca Valley. Several stops will be made for photographing the vicunas in Pampa Canahuas. Arrival in Chivay. Lunch at a local
restaurant and accommodation at the selected hotel for overnight. 
Day 5. Colca/Puno
Early departure to the Cruz del Condor to admire the Canyon at one of its deepest points and look at the majestic condors in flight. Transportation from Colca to Puno. Overnight in Puno.

Stopovers at Racchi and Andahuaylillas. (entrance to the moniment is optinal for small fee). Evening arrival in Cusco and transfer to your hotel. Lunch included.
Day 8 Cusco.
Morning at leisure. Aftenoon city including the nearby ruins, the Inca fortresses of Sacsayhuaman and Puca Pucara, the amphitheater of Kenko and the Inca baths of Tambomachay..
Day 9 Cusco/Urubamba Valley/Cusco
Full-day excursion to Urubamba, the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Stroll and bargain at the artic rafts market of Pisac. After lunch at a countryside restaurant, drive to Ollantaytambo to admire the magnificence of an Inca fortress.
During the Inti Raymi (16Jun tour departure) you will stay in Cusco for the full day to enjoy the colourful feast of the Inti Raymi at the explanade of Sachayhuaman. Box lunch included.
Day 10  Cusco/Machu Picchu
Early transfer to the station for a 3 hour train ride to the Lost City of the Incas, Machu Picchu. Upon arrival, guided tour of the last cities of the Incas, This citadel, a breathtaking and inspiring sight was discovered by Hiram Bingham in 1911. Stroll by the archaeological site. Lunch and overnight at Machu Picchu. 
Day 11 Machu Picchu/Cusco - Morning at leisure. Afternoon return by train to Cusco and overnight in Cusco.
Day 12 Cusco/Lima
Transfer to the airport for a one- hour- long flight to Lima. Upon arrival, transfer to selected hotel. Afternoon city tour including the historical center of Lima, the Plaza Mayor where the Government Palace, the City Hall and the Cathedral are located. After visiting the Cathedral and the San Fransico Convent, drive through the residential districts of San Isidro and Miraflores. Overnight in Lima.
Day 13  Lima
 Transfer to the airport for your flight back home or optional excursions.

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Tour includes: Accommodations at First Class or Standard hotels with daily breakfasts meals as per itinerary All transfers to and from the airports or bus terminal Bus ticket in Royal Class service and private transportation as indicated Excursions and visits with local English speaking guides Land taxes Not included: Local and International air fares, all airport taxes Tips, beverages, items of personal nature

Price Per Person in US$ or Euro* based on minimum 2 passengers Based on Double Based on Triple Based on Single  First Class Hotels Tourist Class Hotels First Class Hotels Tourist Class Hotels First Class Hotels Tourist Class Hotels Basic program 2008 2354 1676 2186 1633 3430 2123 Extension to Nasca/Paracas 2008 715 665 RQ RQ 822 760 Extension to Puerto Maldonado  2008 260 180 RQ RQ 320 270   Price Per Person in US$ or Euro* based on minimum 2 passengers Based on Double Based on triples Based on single (minimum 2 passengers) Deluxe Hotels First Class Hotels Tourist Class Hotels Deluxe Hotels First Class Hotels Tourist Class Hotels Deluxe Hotels First Class Hotels Tourist Class Hotels Basic program 2009 3022 2618 2275 n/a n/a 2262 4392 3519 2989 Jun 16 departure (Inti Raymi) 3466 2991 2430 n/a n/a 2417 5116 4159 3116 Extension to Nasca/Paracas 2009 n/a 939 688 n/a n/a n/a n/a 1112 772 Extension to Puerto Maldonado  2009 n/a 343 214 n/a n/a n/a n/a 451 329 * Euro rate varies depending on exchange rates Domestic airfares for above tour (2008) - 2009 air on request: Air fares are on request at the time of booking. It will  be approximately USD 180 per segment plus air departure taxes  (aproximately USD 6.5 in Lima for domestic flights, Nasca USD 10, USD 6 other local airports domestic flights) Hotels Used on the Tours 2008 First Class: Lima:Casa Andina Private Collection, Arequipa: Libertador, Puno and Cusco: Colca Lodge, Machu Picchu: El P:ueblo, Puerto Maldonado:Posada Amazonas Lodge, Nasca:Nasca Lines, Paracas in Paracas Standard: Lima: Casa Andina, Arequipa: El Sauce , Colca: Casa Andina, Puno: Eco Inn, Cusco: Don Carlos, Machu Picchu: Hatuchay Towers, Puerto Maldonado: Eco Amazonia Lodge, Nasca: Nasca Lines, Paracas: Paracas  2009 Hotels: DELUXE HOTELS Casa Andina Private Collection in Lima; Libertador in Arequipa, Colca, Puno and Cusco; Sumaq in Aguas Calientes ( Machu Picchu). FIRST CLASS HOTELS Jose Antonio in Lima; El Cabildo in Arequipa; Casa Andina Classic in Colca; Casa Andina Private Collection in Puno and Cusco; Sumaq in Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu). TOURIST CLASS HOTELS Casa Andina Classic hotels in Lima, Arequipa, Colca, Puno and Cusco; Hatuchay in Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu)