Multi-Country WONDERS OF PERU &

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Salar de Uyuni, Altiplano, Bolivia

HOSTED PROGRAM (2) Lima • (1) Sacred Valley • (1) • (2) • PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS (1) Puno • (1) Sun Island • (2) La Paz • (1) Colchani (Uyuni) • •Delve into Lima’s old-world capital brimming with (1) La Paz Spanish architecture and Pre-Spanish treasures •Take in the mystifying history and culture of Cusco, the center of the •Have the experience of a lifetime exploring the lost city of the Incas – Machu Picchu, Peru’s most important archaeological site and one of the new PERU Seven Wonders of the World BRAZIL Lima 2 1 Machu Picchu •Stay in an authentic Ecolodge on Sun Island and Sacred Valley 1 enjoy hiking adventures, including a trek to see Cusco 2 BOLIVIA the Inca stairs and the Water of the Eternal Youth Puno 1 2 La Paz 1 1 Colchani •Enjoy the breathtaking beauty of Lake Titicaca, the highest large lake in the world at 12,507 feet

CHILE •Discover Bolivia’s La Paz, one of the world’s New Seven Wonders Cities, and Uyuni, the largest salt lake in the world, where you will stay in the amazing Salt Hotel DAY 1 I SAT I LIMA Welcome to Peru! Upon arrival you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel in Lima. Enjoy the remainder of your day to explore the city’s museums, archaeological sites, lush greenery, beautiful beaches, bustling boardwalk, and lively nightlife at your own pace. DAY 2 I SUN I LIMA After breakfast, join in a tour of colonial and modern Lima, the “City of Kings.” Start in San Isidro, an upscale # - No. of Overnight Stays Arrangements by residential and commercial neighborhood that houses a pre-Hispanic viewpoint “Mirador de Killi Killi,” and the outdoor replica of Tiwanaku sacred structure called Huaca Huallamarca. Then stop at Parque del temple. Descending next to the more modern, southern part of La Paz, Amor or Lovers Park in Miraflores, known for its magnificent view you will visit the Valley of the Moon, where a clay mountain has been over the Pacific Ocean. The tour also includes the Historic Center impressively shaped by erosion. Enjoy a ride by cable car or “teleférico” based around the Main Square, where the Presidential Palace, the to discover an excellent and beautiful view of La Paz. (B) Archbishop´s Palace, the Municipality of Lima and the Cathedral are located. Visit one of the largest colonial-era convents before returning DAY 11 I TUE I LA PAZ I UYUNI Have breakfast at your hotel before to your hotel. (B) transferring to the airport for your flight to Uyuni, located on the Bolivian Andean Altiplano and covering over 5,000 square miles. DAY 3 I MON I LIMA I CUSCO I SACRED VALLEY This morning, transfer Visit the Salt Lake, an expansive desert of crystalline, white salt… to Lima airport to board your flight to Cusco. Upon arrival in Cusco, you truly a place like no other in the world. Discover “Isla Incawasi,” a will be transferred to your hotel in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Relish rare outcrop of land in the middle of the Salt Flat. It is covered by the balance of the day at leisure. (B) thousands of giant columnar cacti, which can be more than a hundred DAY 4 I TUE I SACRED VALLEY I MACHU PICCHU Power up with years old, growing to a height of over 12 meters. Then head north to breakfast at your hotel and get ready to discover the best of the Sacred visit the pre-Columbian fort of Ayque Pucará and the nearby chullpares, Valley of the Incas. Start with a visit to the PARWA Center, where you both on the foothills of the Thunupa volcano. Continue east to can appreciate beautifully colored textiles that are still made in the Colchani and enjoy a beautiful sunset then overnight in the Salt Hotel, same ancestral way. Continue with a visit to the Chinchero Church built where the walls, ceilings, chairs and tables are all made of salt. (B,L,D) by the Spanish in 1607. Continue on to the ruins of Chinchero where DAY 12 I WED I UYUNI I LA PAZ This morning, we recommend taking you will find an important Inca center on which terraces and aqueducts advantage of a very unique optional tour, “Sunrise in Uyuni Salt were built. Afterward, lunch will be served at a local restaurant. Then Flats” to enjoy a peaceful landscape surrounded by water, salt, and head to Ollantaytambo, where you will find an imposing Inca fortress. a spectacular sunrise. After breakfast, you will be transported to the Descend into town to view one of the most monumental architectural airport for your flight back to La Paz. Upon arrival you will be met and complexes of the ancient Inca Empire known for its “andenes” transferred to your hotel. (B) (terraces dug into the slopes of mountains for agricultural purposes). In the afternoon, board the train to Machu Picchu and transfer to your DAY 13 I THU I LA PAZ TO USA (OR EXTEND YOUR STAY) Transfer to hotel upon arrival. (B,L) the airport for your departure flight back home. (B) DAY 5 I WED I MACHU PICCHU I CUSCO Rise and shine with breakfast (B) Breakfast - (L) Lunch - (D) Dinner at your hotel then embark on a full day visit of the awe-inspiring Machu INCLUDED FEATURES Picchu archaeological site. This comprehensive tour will take you •Hotel accommodations for 12 nights through the history of the Inca civilization. Here you will understand •20 included meals consisting of: why Machu Picchu was chosen a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site - 12 buffet breakfasts and is one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World. Once the tour - 6 lunches is over, you will have some free time to explore the site on your own. - 2 dinners Later, descend to Aguas Calientes for lunch at a local restaurant. In the •All transfers and services are via motorcoach with English-speaking afternoon board your train back to the Sacred Valley and then transfer guide to your hotel in Cusco. (B,L) •Bus journey from Cusco to Puno DAY 6 I THU I CUSCO Enjoy a full day at leisure to relax or take in the •Sightseeing, including: charm of this beautiful colonial city that was built upon the remains - Half day city tour of Lima of amazing Inca buildings. Take time to see the Temple of the Sun - Full day tour of the Sacred Valley (Koricancha), San Blas artisans’ neighborhood, the Cathedral and the - Visit the ruins of Ollantaytambo Inca Fortress of Sacsayhuaman. You can also take an optional tour of - Visit to Machu Picchu Cusco, Sacsayhuaman, and nearby archeological sites. (B) ­ - Tour of Lake Titicaca including Copacabana, Island of the Sun, DAY 7 I FRI I CUSCO I PUNO After a delicious buffet breakfast, you Huacani & the ruins of Pilkokaina Inca temple will be transferred to the bus station for the departure to Puno. - Half day city tour of La Paz & the Valley of the Moon Enroute, enjoy the magnificent scenery of the southern valley of - Tour of Uyuni Cusco. Stop in Andahuaylillas and see the town’s beautiful 17th •Document holder and luggage tags Century church containing an impressive organ decorated with angels •Hotel taxes and service charges and cherubs. After that, visit the ruins at Racchi – also known as the “Temple of Wiracocha.” Next, you will enjoy a buffet lunch at a local PREFERRED HOTELS (or similar) restaurant featuring typical cuisine from the region. Then you will City Nts. Travel in Comfort Travel in Style visit the archaeological site of Puca-Pucara, a military camp that also Lima 2 El II Atton San Isidro functioned as an administrative center. Later, you will arrive in Puno Sacred Valley 1 Hacienda del Valle Inkaterra Hacienda where you will be transferred to your hotel. (B,L) Urubamb Machu Picchu 1 El Mapi by Inkaterra Inkaterra Machu Picchu DAY 8 I SAT I PUNO I COPACABANA I SUN ISLAND After breakfast, Cusco 2 XIMA Cusco Palacio del Inka travel from Puno to Copacabana, a delightful town on the shores of Puno 1 Hacienda Plaza de Armas Jose Antonio Puno Lake Titicaca. Visit its church and the famous “Virgen Morena.” Boat Sun Island 1 Ecolodge La Stancia Ecolodge La Stancia across the lake to the Island of the Sun and have a typical lunch in the La Paz 3 Rey Palace La Casona highlands. The trip continues by boat up to the ruins of the Pilkokaina Colchani (Uyuni) 1 Palacio da Sal Palacio da Sal Inca temple. Hike to La Estancia and take in the wonderful view. Tonight, you will overnight in Sun Island at the Ecolodge La Estancia, Guaranteed Departure dates: Jan 11, Feb 1, Mar 14, Apr 18, May 2 & 30, situated on the southern part of the Island of the Sun in Lake Titicaca. Jun 27, Jul 18, Aug 1 & 15, Sep 5, Oct 3, Nov 14, Dec 12 It was built preserving the Andean architecture and combines modern comforts, while always respecting the harmony of nature. (B,L,D) DAY 9 I SUN I SUN ISAND I LA PAZ Hike down through Yumani visiting STARTING FROM PRICES the Inca stairs and the Fountain of Eternal Youth, then take a trip north VALID THRU DECEMBER 2020 by boat to visit the Chincana ruins and the Sacred Rock. Continue by Double Single boat to the Island of the Moon and the Inca ruins of Iñak Uyu temple Travel in Comfort $2,519 $3,039 to finally reach Copacabana. You’ll enjoy a private transfer to La Paz Travel in Style $2,899 $3,729 where you can take in the awe-inspiring views of the Andes Royal Range. (B,L) All rates are per person, based on double or single occupancy. Extra nights and triple occupancy are available upon request. Rates are not valid during certain holidays DAY 10 I MON I LA PAZ After breakfast, depart your hotel for a half and blackout periods. day city tour through La Paz, celebrated as one of the world’s New Seven Wonders Cities. This fascinating city is located in a valley at the This is a guaranteed departure, seat in motorcoach with shared services valid for foothills of the Andes Range, situated at 11,942 ft. above sea level. specific dates as shown above. All local flights within South America are not included Tour the open-air markets rich in handicrafts, weavings, and locally and must be booked through Central Holidays. made items. Then visit the colonial section of the city, San Francisco Church, Gold Museum, and Murillo Square before heading to the Arrangements by