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Lima, Arequipa, Colca Canyon, Cusco, Machu Pichu, Puno, La Paz: Tiwanaku, Copacabana - 19 Days
offered by supplier M16658 (view this supplier profile)
Key Information:
Tour Duration: 19
day(s)
Group Size: 1
- 25
people
Destination(s):
Peru
Bolivia
Specialty Categories:
Cultural Journey
Archeology/History
Season: January - December
Airfare Included: Yes
Tour Customizable: Yes
Minimum Per Person Price: 2239 US Dollar (USD)
Maximum Per Person Price: 2709 US Dollar (USD)
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Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Lima pick up. Upon arrival reception and transfer to the select hotel - overnight (no meals)
Day 2: City tour - private service. You will be picked up from you hotel. During our guided tour we will travel along the Huaca Pucllana. Perú.
The Colonial Lima: that includes the Paseo de la Republica (Promenade of the Republic), Plaza San Martin (San Martin Square) and the Plaza Mayor (Main Square), with their different buildings: Palacio de Gobierno (Government Palace), Palacio Arzobispal the (Archibishop's Palace), the Basilica Catedral (Cathedral Basilica) and the Palacio Municipal (Municipal Palace). We will enter the monumental Convento de San Francisco (Convent of Saint Francis) and subterranean crypts known as The Catacombs.
Contemporary Lima: Visit to The Olive Grove of San Isidro, Miraflores and Larco Mar, distinctive tourist center of contemporary Lima. After the tour transfer to your hotel. Overnight. Breakfast included.
Day 3: Lima –Arequipa
Pick up from you hotel to take your flight to Arequipa .upon arrival reception and transfer to your hotel. Day at leisure to acclimatize. overnight. Breakfast included.
Day 4: Arequipa - City tour
Afternoon: City tour to Historical Center , taking in the Plaza of Armas, the Jesuita Church of the Society of Jesus, the Santa Catalina Monastery, then visit to the Yanahuara Neighborhood, the beautiful colonial district, where we visit the "Mirador". Finally return to your hotel - Overnight
Day 5: Colca Canyon 2/1
Early in the morning, depart on a wonderful four hours bus trip to the ColcaCanyon, one of the deepest canyons in the world (3,400 mts.). On the trip we drive across Pampa Cañahuas in the Aguada Blanca National Reserve, inhabited by herds of vicuñas and alpacas (South American camelids). We also see beautiful pre-Columbian terraces, still being cultivated by native Collaguas. Box lunch. On your arrival at Colca Valley, transfer to the selected logde. In the afternoon, we recommend you to rest and get used to the altitude. If you are in good shape, you will have free time to stroll around the lodge's surroundings or you could take a repairing bath at the hot springs nearby the lodge. Dinner and overnight at selected lodge at the Colca Valley.
Day 6: Condor Cross / Arequipa
We leave early in the morning to the "Condor's Cross", where the biggest bird in the world can be usually seen flying. On the way back we visit the colonial towns and churches of Yanque, Coporaque, Achoma and Maca. Good opportunity to appreciate the life of these people that has changed little since Inca times. Lunch at a local restaurant. Late afternoon return to the selected hotel in Arequipa evening free.
Day 7: Arequipa / Cusco
You will be picked up from your hotel and transfer to the airport for your flight to Cusco (airfare included) upon arrival reception and transfer to the select hotel, day at leisure(B)
Day 8: City tour
In the afternoon 2;00pm you will be taken on a city tour and visit a local archeological sites, the Cathedral, Koricancha, Sacsayhuaman and surroundings returning later afternoon 5:30pm to your hotel around and enjoy the hospitality of the local people (B).
Day 9: Sacred Valley (available only on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday)
After breakfast at 8:45am you will be taken through the Inca Sacred Valley where life has remained almost unchanged for 500 years. You will visit the impressive village of Pisac and the Indian market, enjoy the beautiful handicrafts on sale and wonder at the many ethnic tribal costumes worn, not just for tourists, but as part of their heritage by the local people. The tour also include the visit to Ollantaytambo fortress and the Chinchero Market Before returning to your hotel in Cusco late afternoon (around 6:30pm)(breakfast and Lunch included)
Day 10: Machu Picchu
2 days 1 night by train Early morning 5:30am and after breakfast, we'll depart to the train station to our journey to Machu Picchu on Vista dome Train. (4 hours) at 9:40am you will arrive to the Aguas Calientes Town from where you will have to take 20 minutes bus to the Archaeological site; Once there where you will have a guided tour with an English speaking professional guide follow by some time at leisure, stay overnight in the area or town relax at the nearby hot springs (entrance not included) (breakfast and Box lunch included)
Day 11: Machu Picchu – Cusco
Morning at leisure by your own, you can visit the ruins early next day when the full magnificence of the site reveals itself in all its majesty (entrance and bus fee for this day not included on the rate) return to Cuzco where you will arrive around 7:30pm. (breakfast included)
Day 12: Cusco / Puno
you will be pick up form you hotel to the airport. Upon Arrival transfer to your hotel. Overnight. Breakfast included.
Day 13: Uros and Taquile
We will pick you up from your hostel at 07.15 a.m. and we will go to our boat. Today we will visit the floating islands of Uros, located inside the bay of Lake Titikaka only nine miles away from the city (20 to 30 minutes of navigation). It is believed that the Uros were one of the first ethnic groups populating the Andean region. When the Spanish chroniclers encountered the Uros by the end of the XVI century, the Uros were still living on the lake in small reed-boats that they used as floating houses. Only in the early 60's, the Uros started to build small artificial islands with reeds for their homes. Then we will discover Taquile, the biggest island of the lake. Taquile has approximately 1,200 inhabitants. The people from this island have a Quechua origin and they are mostly small farmers. We will arrive in the northern dock of the island and we will start 1 hour hike as far as the main village of Taquile, where we will visit the plaza and the market. After lunch we will return to Puno from the main dock. We will arrive in Puno at 17:30 p.m.
Note: Take note that there are 533 steps to get on top of the Island
Day 14: Puno /Sillustani
Breakfast and visit to the archaeological center of Sillustani. We will observe impressive funeral tombs belonging to the Kolla culture (1200-1450). Their noble class (Caciques, priests) were buried in funeral towers called chullpas. Their corpses were previously mummified and placed in fetus position together with some of their belongings, such as gold and silver objects, jewelry, ceramics, and food. Overnight (B)
Day 15: Puno - La Paz
Transfer to the bus station to take you to La Paz, the bus departs at 08:00 ( Peruvian time), and arrives at 17:00 ( Bolivian time).Reception upon arrival and transfer to the selected hotel .Overnight (b)
Day 16: La Paz city tour and Moon Valley
We will visit a typical Indian market, the famous Witch Doctor’s market and the San Francisco Colonial Church. The tour continues to the Plaza Murillo, where the cathedral, the Government Palace and the National congress buildings are located. Then, we will visit the famous colonial street “Calle Jaén” where interesting museum are clustered together, followed by the visit to the open-air museum from the Tiwanaku Culture. To change scenery, the tour continues to the residential areas of Obrajes, Calacoto and La Florida. The tour ends with the visit to the unique Moon Valley, place where the erosion has caused stony forms that giving the sensation to be in a real lunar landscape. Overnight at Gloria Hotel or similar (B)
Day 17: Tiwanaku Ruins full day tour
At 72 Km. from La Paz, we will visit a pre-inca archaeological place "Tiwanaku". This place is known by their monuments and by their admirable litica sculpture. Also, it’s one of the great monumental centers of native Andean cultures. In this Bolivia archaeological capital, we will be able to visit the Templete semi-underground, Kalasasaya, the Sun Door, which has become a Bolivia symbol, the Museum and the Town whose church was constructed in 1612. Overnight at Gloria Hotel or similar. (B, L)
Day 18: Copacabana - Sun Island
This excursion begins at 06:00hrs. Continuing to Copacabana, we cross the Tiquina Strait, where you will see cars and buses in wooden barges and people in small boats. After one hour we arrive to Copacabana attractive little town. "Visit the church where the virgin of Copacabana is (Dark Madonna)"In our comfortable and safe boat “ Señorio 1”, follow a visit to the Sun Island. The waters of Titikaka Lake are a beautiful blue, reflecting the hills, mirroring the sky and changing color when it is cloudy. The Sun Island is worshipped as the birthplace of Manco Kápac and Mama Ocllo the first founders of the Inca’s Empire. Some ruins like the Pilkokaina Palace, the Inca’s Fontaine, the 200 stairs of Yumani are part of this beautiful Island, worth to see it. Return to Copacabana, Lunch. Then transportation to La Paz. Overnight the selected hotel (B, L)
Day 19: Transfer out. Transportation to the airport to take your international flight.(B). Check out of the hotel is at noon.
Cost Includes:
- nights at select hotel based on double occupancy transfers
- professional bilingual guide service
- entrance fee
- transportation and meals as specify in the program domestic airfares
Cost excludes:
- airport departure taxes or visa fees
- excess baggage charges
- extra expenses for flight cancellations
- alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages or bottled water
- snacks
- insurance of any kind
- laundry
- phone calls
- reconfirmation of international flights and items of personal nature.
Notes:
Airfare is included in the tour price.
Tourist Class Hotel: US$ 2239
based on double occupancy
First Class Hotel 4stars: US$ 2709
based on double occupancy
Includes:
domestic airfares.
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