Tours of South America
Machu Picchu tour Peru

Tour Departure Dates in 2011: Jan 8, 15, 22, 29, Feb 1, 12, 19, 16, Mar 5, 12, 19, 26, Apr 2, 12, 19, 30, May 7, 14, 21, 28, Jun 4, 16, 25, Jul 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Aug 6, 13, 20, 27, Sept 3, 10, 17, 24, Oct 1, 8, 15, 30, Nov 5, 12, 19, 26, Dec 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

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. Morning city tour including the historical centre of Lima, the Cathedral, San Francisco Convent and the residential districts of San Isidro and Miraflores. In the afternoon transfer to the airport for the flight to Arequipa. Upon arrival, transfer to selected hotel.
Day 3 Arequipa
Morning 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. Afternoon at leisure. 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 regular bus service. Evening arrival in Puno , transfer from the bus station to the hotel. Overnight in Puno.

Stopovers at Racchi and Andahuaylillas. (entrance to the monument is optional for small fee). Evening arrival in Cusco and transfer to your hotel. Lunch included.
Day 8 Cusco.
Morning at leisure. Aftenoon city tour 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. Dinner and overnight in a local hotel at Aquas Calientes. 
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 visit the gold Museum. 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
Extras on the following departure dates: February 1: • From Jan 30 to Feb 14 Virgen de la Candelaria festival is celebrated in Puno. On this departure will provide escorting service on 5/02 to the Main Plaza to see the fireworks and enjoy the music and folk dances. On 6/06 will provide instead morning entrance to the stadium for the folk music and dances competition. Afternoon boat excursion to the Uros islands Apr 12: • Holy Week. Will provide on 18/04 escorting to the procession Jun 16: • Inti Raymi festival. Will provide on 24/06 a full day journey to Sacsayhuaman to see the festival Oct 30: • Folklore’s week in Puno. Will provide on 5/11 morning boat excursion to the Uros, then after entrance to see the recreation of Manco Capac and Macma Ocllo legend Dec 24: • New Year’s Eve in Cusco. On 31/12 will offer a dinner at local
Price Per Person in US$ or Euro* based on minimum 2 passengers Based on Double Based on single (minimum 2 passengers) First Class / Deluxe 4*+/5* First Class Hotels 4* Tourist Class Hotels 3* First Class/ Deluxe 4*+/5* First Class Hotels 4* Tourist Class Hotels 3* Basic program 2010 2482 2032 1599 3798 2882 2159 Basic program 2011 2527 2058 1668 3829 2891 2212 *Jun 16 departure (Inti Raymi) - itinerary slightly modified 2607 2238 1854 3899 3145 2497 Extension to Nasca/Paracas 2010 n/a 820 723 n/a 1000 820 Extension to Nasca/Paracas 2011 871 784 726 1053 903 815 Extension to Puerto Maldonado  2010 n/a 360 202 n/a 481 288 Extension to Puerto Maldonado  2011 541 351 215 673 469 300 * Euro rate varies depending on exchange rates Domestic airfares for above tour on request: Air fares are on request at the time of booking. It will  be approximately USD 200 per segment plus air departure taxes  Hotels for the tour: Superior First Class / DELUXE HOTELS - 4*+ / 5* 2010: Casa Andina Private Collection in Lima; Libertador in Arequipa, Colca, Puno and Cusco; Sumaq in Aguas Calientes ( Machu Picchu). 2011: Casa Andina Private Collection in Lima, LIbertador in Arequipa, Colca Lodge in Colca, LIbertador in PUno Cusco , Sumaq in Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu) FIRST CLASS HOTELS 2010: 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). 2011: Jose Antonio in Lima, El Cabildo in Arequipa, Casa Andina Classic in Colca, Jose Antoniio in Puno, Picoaga in Cusco, Sumaq in Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu) TOURIST CLASS HOTELS 2010 & 2011: Casa Andina Classic hotels in Lima, Arequipa, Colca, Puno and Cusco; Hatuchay Towers in Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu) Hotels for the excursions 2010 & 2011: Superior first class/deluxe: Reserva Amazonica in Puerto Maldonado , Cantayo in Nasca First Class: Sandoval Lake Lodge in Puerto Maldonado, Nasca Lines in Nasca Tourist: Eco Amazonia Lodge in Perto Maldonado, Casa Andina Classic in Nasca