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Geography Population Peru encompasses on area 01 514,100 square miles Approximately 28 million residents with nearly 8 million (1,285,216 km2) and isthe third largest country in South concentrated in limo, the Pacific coast capitol of Peru. America alter Brazil and Argentino. It is divided into three regions: Coast, Highlands and 1ungle. \ Capital
~ Location limo is Peru's capitol as well as the main gateway to Peru. rt" Peru is located in Western South America, bordered by the South Pacific Ocean, Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil, Bolivia and Chile ~JC.Official Languages Spanish, Quechuo and Aymara. Main exports iii ~ Terrain Minerals, oil, petroleum, gold, copper, zinc, crude petroleum and byproducts, lead, metal fabrication, Weslern coaslal plain (costa). high and rugged Andes cement, auto assembly, steel, shipbuilding, textiles, in cenler (sierra), eastern lowland jungle of Amazon clothing, food processing, coffee, colton, fruits, Basin (selva). sugarcane, rice, wheat, potatoes, corn, plantains, coco; poultry, beef, dairy products, wool; lish. @Electric voltage 220 volts. The majorily 01 lour and live stor holels also Climate offer 110 valls. Varies from tropical in east to dry desert in wesl,' temperate 10 frigid in Andes Exchange rates US Dollar to Nuevo Sol Peruvian 2.70 Currency British Pound 10 Nuevo Sol Peruvian 4.80 Euro 10 Nuevo Sol Peruvian 3.3 Peru's official currency is Ihe Nuevo sol (S/,I Currency code; PEN, divided inlo 100 cents. IIcirculates in coins of 10, 20,50, cenls and I, 2, 5 Nuevas Soles. The US dollar is accepled in the mojorily 01 commercial dWeight and measurement eslablishmenls, restauranls and service stations 01 the Kilograms and Ihe metric decimal system. doily rate 01 exchange. You can pay too with Euros. The majority of eslablishments accept the best known credil cords like Visa, Moster Cord, Diners and American Express. The use of travelers' checks can be limited; Iherefore il is besl 10 check beforehand.
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Day 1: Reception and Transfer Reception. Transfer from the airport to the hotel.
Day 2: Pachacamac Ruins & Lima City Tour Breakfast. Morning Excursion to Pachacamac Ruins: the temple of the deity, Pachacamac, the creator of the universe and a divinity adored by old Andean civilisations, where thousands of pilgrims converged to pay tribute and can suit the Pachacamac orade, wham they believed could see the post, the future and the fate of all people. The site comprises pyramidal temples and enclosures built by successive pre-Colombian civilisations and finally the Inca. Lunch at La Coso de Don Cucho, a Former hacienda transFormed into a sprawling rustic restaurant specializing in dassic Peruvian cuisine. Transfer back to lima for City Tour: Visit the Main Square in lima's Historic center, The Cathedral, the Government Palace, San Francisco Monastery, continue on to the Catacombs museum. Then tourofthe Huaca Pucllana ruins. Tro nsfer to hotel to relax. Evening outing to the Huaca Pudlana Restaurant for a magical dinner at the foot of the ruins. (B/l/D)
Day 3: Larco Museum, Puruchuco Excursion and Inca Rebellion Lecture Breakfast. Visit the Larco Museum for guided tour of a magnificent collection of ortifccts from Peru's pre-Columbian cultures, from the earliest known civilizations, which were contemporaneous with Egypt and Mesopotamia, to the later Mochica and Inca empires and through the Spanish Conquest of the 16th century. Then on to the Puruchuco Museum with Dr. Guillermo Cock, one of Peru's leading archaeologists, who will offer his cutting- edge historical in sights on the latter years of the Inca Empire and the Spanish Conquest. Lunch at Junius Restaurant. Night outing for late dinner and floor show at Brisos del Titicaca: a premier shawcase of traditional Peruvian dance, food and drink. (B/l/D)
Doy4: Farewell Breakfast. Transfer to the airport. (S)
(B) BreakFast,(L) Lunch, (D) Dinner Cultural Peru lima / Paraeas / Naz~a/ Amquipa / c.u!:~o/ Puno / lima 14 day~ I 13 night~ Day 1: City Lima International Airport Arrival We meet you on your arrival at Jorge Chavez nternationa Airport 10 lima and transfer you to your selected hotel.
Day 2: Lima City Tour Take the morning to relax. In the afternoon, around 2 pm, we start 0 city tour that takes in the most important and attractive sites in lima, the ·City of Kings·.
The tour includes visits to Huoca Pucllano, on adobe pyramid structure in the heart of the seaside district of Miraflores. We take a walk through the historic centre: following Paseo de lo Republica, and taking in the colonial architecture of the Plaza San Martin, and the Plaza de Armas, surrounded by grand buildings like the Government Palace, the Cathedral (housing the tomb of Conquistador Francisco Pizarro) the Archbishop's Palace, and the Municipal Palace. We pass through old streets with colonial mansions, and lima's intricate wood-carved balconies.
Next stop is a visit to the Convent and Church of San Francisco, which hold the oldest collection of colonial art in 'he Americas, with an exquisitely carved chorus, a ibrary of ... ancient manuscripts, and the Sacristy with poin-ings by Zurborcn and Rivero. The grand courtyard of the main cloister is decorated Aoor·to-ceil'ng in blue and white Sevillia file doting bock to the 16 century, depicting scenes from the bible Moroccan arches lead us to the Catacombs, a subterranean crypt from the coloniol period, where the bones of 25 thousand colonial-ero lima residems are entombed.
The tour continues through the most traditional residential areas of the city: San Isidro, the Central Park of MiraAores and down to the cliff·side shopping complex of Larcomar, a symbol of modern Limo. (B)
Day 3: Paracas National Marine Reserve / Nazca Early in the morning, we travel from limo to the Paracas Peninsula, where we enter the most important wildlife sanctuary ..------.... =--::::------..J-."IIiC_ii:I on the Peruvian coast. A guided boat tour takes you to the Ballestas Islands, in the Porocos National Reserve, home to sea lions, boobies, pelicans, penguins and other marine birds. On the way back you'll see EICandelabro, a gigantic figure of unknown origin, in the style of the Nazca lines, etched into the sand of a hill on the mainland. In tne afternoon we transfer to the town of Nazca where you will stay the nighl. (B) Day 4: Nazca - Nazca Lines / Arequipa Eorly in the morning, oFter breakfost, we go to the airport for a AS-minute flight over the mysterious Nazco lines, enormous drawings of animals, birds, and geometric figures etched into the desert floor, which can only be truly appreciated from the oir. At midday we stort our overland journey to Arequipa, about 6'11- hours away, passing through desert sands and coostal volleys. During the trip we make 0 number of stops at points of interest along the route to rest and enjoy amazing panoramic, including the "White City" of Arequipa, so named for its buildings mode from white volcanic ·sillor· stone quarried from EIMisti, the imposing volcano that stands over the city. On arrival in Arequipa we transfer you to your selected hotel. (B)
Day 5: Arequipa - City Tour In the morning, we toke a guided tour of Arequipa, starting at the Plaza de Armas (the main square) one of the most beautiful in Peru, the Cathedral, a fine example of 19'"century Peruvian architecture, which houses precious artefacts of gold and silver.
We visit the "city within a city· the Convent of Santa Catalina, with its vibran~y coloured walls and courtyards that remained cloistered for centuries and was only opened to the public in the 1960s. We also visit the Cornponio Church, an old Jesuit complex, perhaps the most historically significant in Arequipa, with a beautiful church facade covered in columns carved into spirals, laurel wreaths, flowers and birds.
We recommend you hove dinner in the hotel, and have on early night, as your guide will collect you very eorly the next morning to start your journey to the Colee Canyon. (B)
Day 6: Arequipa / Colca Canyon Eorly in the morning we embork on an incredible 4-hour bus journey to the Colee Canyon. It's one of the deepest canyons in the world (3,400 m.o.s.l.], passing through the Coriohuos plateau to the Aguado Blanco Notional Reserve,a habitat for vicuncs ond alpacas (species of South American camelids related to the llama). En route you'll see pre-Columbian terraces that are still used today to grow native crops. Refreshments are served along the way. When we arrive at Volle de Colee, you'll be transferred to your selected lodge. In the afternoon we recommend you rest to occlirnotize to the altitude. If you find yourself in good physical shope, toke a walk around the surrounding coumryside or toke a both in the nearby thermal pools. You'll then have dinner and stay overnight in your selected lodge. (S/D) Day 7: Colca I Cruz del Condor Very early in the morning we deport for the Cruz del Condor -~------~- lookout, where you'll have a chance to see the lorgest Hying bird in the world in full flight. On the return journey we visit the towns of Yonque, Coporoque, Achorno and Maco. It's a great opportunity to see the daily life of the inhabitants, who have maintained many of their traditional customs since Inca times. We stop for lunch in a local restaurant. In the afternoon we return you to your selected hotel in Arequipa. (B/l)
Day 8: Arequipa I Cusco - City Tour and Surrounding Archaeological Sites We transfer to Arequipa airport early in the morning for the Right to Cusco. On arrival we transfer you to your selected hotel. We recommend you toke the rest of the morning to ccclimofize to the altitude and have a light lunch in or near the hotel.
In the afternoon we start to explore the city of Cusco on a guided tour, visiting the main plaza, the Cathedral, and the Temple of the Sun or Koricancha. We then visit the ruins on the outskirts of the city, stopping at the Inca ritual site of Ouenqo, the water temple of Tombomochoy, the customs house of Puca Pucara and the ~.: Day 9: Cusco I Sacred Valley of the Inca In the morning we start a guided tour of the Sacred Volley 01 the Inca, along the Urubomba River, to visit the famous Andean market town of Pisac. We have lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon we pass through the towns of Colee and Urubambo on the way to the Fortress and Citadel of Ollantaytambo, built to guard the entrance to the valley and protect the Empire from possible invasions by the people of the jungle. We have the opportunity to walk through the stone alleyways of the city and get on idea of what life was like in a military, religious and cultural centre at the height of the Inca Empire. On the way back to Cusco we stop at the picturesque town of Chinchero, where we visit the ruins of a royal hacienda built for _.a...;_~_...... -='__ ;'_~_"""'o.;:,jl.iio""4:>!.r.w~"" Tupoc Inca Yaponqui. You'll admire the well-preserved Inca wollr--=~-:-:-..,...~~-:-.,.r.-_~~~II"!"'_'~ in the main plaza, and visit the beautiful colonial church with intriguing frescos painted on its portico, all built on Inca foundations. We return you to your hotel in Cusco. (B/l) r~~'~~-~~~;~i:~l Day 10: Cusco I Machu Picchu I Aguas Calientes Early in the morning we take you to the Irain station lor a three- hour journey to Mochu Picchu, the lost City of the Inca. We arrive at the town of Aguas Calientes, and take a bus lor about 30 minutes, ascending up a series of switchbacks to reach the incomparable Machu Picchu. The excursion includes a guided tour of the citadel, visiting the main plaza, the Circular Tower, the L..-.::. :~~~~~j~~~~!~~i;i~....._ Sacred Sundial, the royal quarters, the Temple 01 the Three Windows and the cemeteries. You also have some free time to walk around the complex at your own poce. We have lunch in a restaurant in Aguas Calientes, and take you to your selected hotel. (B/L) Day 11: Aguas Calientes / Cusco Today is on excellent opportunity to start early, toke in a beautiful dawn, and then walk around the town of Aguas Calientes, visiting its thermal baths. In the afternoon we return by train to Cusco, and transfer to your selected hotel. (S) Day 12: Cusco / Puno At 7:30 in the morning your tour bus leaves for the city of Puna at 3,860 metres above sea level. During the journey we pass the Lake of Wacarpay, offering spectacular views of snow copped mountains reRected in its tranquil waters. Near the lake we visit the Pre-Inca citadel of Pikillocto, Ouechuo, or ·City 01 the Thumbs". lt's one of the most impressive sites built by the Wari culture, consisting of more than 700 structures,with walls almost 12 metres high. We continue to the picaresque town of Andahuaylillos, where we visit the temple of Saint Peterof Andahuoylillas, also known as the Sistine Chapel of the Americas for its rich colonial artworks and pointed murals that cover the walls, arches, entranceways and ceilings. Further on we stop at Archi, where we visit the spectacular sanctuary built by the Inca Pochociitec, dedicated to the sun god Wirococha. It has a grand central stone wall, with other walls built Irom adobe bricks. Around the temple you'll lind a multitude of ancient buildings that were used as houses or storerooms. About 70 kilometres later we reach the pass of La Roya, the highest point of the journey at 4400 metres above sea level, where you can spot herds of vicunas and llamas. We then travel along the Callao plateau, stopping at the town of Ayaviri, an important cattle and textile centre, where we visit the temple of Kalasaya, belonging to the ancient Pucara culture. We slop for a buffet lunch in a rustic rural setting where we can sample the culinary delights of the region. We arrive in Puna in the afternoon, and then you're transferred to your selected hotel. (S/L) Day 13: Puno / Floating Islands of Uros / Island of Taquile Early in the morning we start an unforgettable boot tour around LakeTiticaca. Ou r first stop is the Floating Islands of Los Uros, where people have lived since pre-lnco times. These Andean natives have built thei own islands out of reeds, stacking new layers to lorm floating structures dozens 01 metres deep. The vegetable fibre used is Scirpus Totaro, from the papyrus family. They also use this material to build their houses and boats. We continue 10 Taquile, inhabited by Ouechuo speakers who have developed, generation after generation, on efficient and original social system, and their own magnificent weaving lechniques lor magnificent textiles. After lunch at a local tavern on Taquile we walk around its hillsides and archaeological sites. In the evening we return you 10 Puna, and your hotel. (BILl Day 14: Puno - Sillustani / lima On the way to the airport in Juliaca we detour to visit the burial towers of Sillustani. The famous cylindrical stone structures were first built by the Aymara people to entomb their high priests, and were then used by the Inca to bury their nobles. Umayo Lake, in front of the "chullpos" only odds to the beauty of the site. We also have the chance to observe native birds of the region. After the flight to limo we toke you to your selected hotel to relax lor the day as you wait for your internationaillight. At the appropriate time we transler you bock 10 the airport. (B) (B) Breakfast, (L) Lunch, (D) Dinner ;y g ..u ...... :Uz_ ~g ~ "'2- iii' (") 0 0 l> ..z N i- ".. t co'"II> ~ '< £j OJ ....Z-o 6'~ ~.. -0 » • e ::J D if: e ga. ~~ ., :T ..e e<= ~ 0 .. :T :; \ • n ..:T ..s: ...., og. Efe "-:2 !oR » :T ~ C Z 1 0 ?< &> g- o <':T Ixlension Puno / LaPaz 3 day!: I 2 night!: Day 1: Puna I Copacabana I Isla Del Sol I Inti Wata I Chua I La Paz We start with a very early land transfer to Copocobono, where we board the catamaran to cruise to the mythological birthplace of the Inca Empire. Breakfast is served while plying the walers of Lake Titicaca 10 the Island of the Sun. According to legend. it was here that the Inca .- creator god Virccocho, spawned his children - Monca Kapac and !II-L-----'--:- Mama Odlo - and sent them forth from the lake with 0 golden rod to found Cusco and the Inca Dynasty. We visit the Pilcocaina Sun Temple and visit the Sacred Fountain and Inca Steps, before arriving at the Inti Wata Cultural Complex. Here, we visit the Ekako Underground Museum. It is a unique 2 200m , subterranean exhibit centre of Sun Island's abundant archaeological relics and Andean mummies. We also visit the traditional Titikaka Reed Shipbuilders display centre, where explorers Thor Heyerdahl and Kitin Munoz built reed vessels to test their early migration theories. The Inti Wata Complex offers a unique sailing experience aboard .... -= . a huge traditional Titikako totora reed vessel to enjoy a panoramic view of the Pilkakaina Inca Palace. You will also have the chance to participate in on ancient Kallawaya ceremony at the Apus and Achcchilos Altar, dating bock to the Tiwanaku era, to learn obout traditional medicines and shop al the artisan handicraft market. Catamaran Cruise Ship to Chua harbour, with a buffet lunch served aboard, then overland transfer to your hotel in La Paz. (B/L) Day 2: Tiwanaku I La Paz City Tour Lago Sagrado Titicaca We start our excursion with a tour of Tiwanaku, localed on the Bolivian high altiplano by Lake Titicaca, about 75 kilometres (47 - miles) from the city of La Paz. The Tiwanaku civilisation emerged from the coalescing of previous cultures and dominated the region from 350 AD until its dedine around 1200 AD. In this eerie, r~ remote seHing, you'll walk the urban centre buildings of the semi- PERU ! Subterranean Temple 01 the Earth, the sun Temple of Kalasasaya f ~ .. j~ ./ BOLIVIA with the Ponce Monolith, the Akopono pyramid, and the iconic ; Gateway of the Sun. You will also visit the on-site museum, "\.'\r~..l -_ exhibiting ancient objects ond artefacts. ?-> In the afternoon we take a city tour around La Paz, visiting the f "'1:.-- "~ Colonial Church, Son Francisco and Plaza Murillo where we see . ""'"" the Cathedral, the Government Palace, and the bUildings 01 the "'"~ L;go Titikaka Nationol Congress, the famous colonial thoroughfare Colle Jaen \,r ../' .....,...... SoI I..... '"""'" with its profusion of museums, and visit the residential districfs of V1 =r~ Obrajes, Cclccoto and La Florida. We end the tour with a visit to the Volley of the Moon, where you can visit a ceramic workshop with a demonstration of the paHer's art. (B) Day 3: La Paz - Farewell Breakfast in your hotel. At the appropriate time we transfer you to ._. the airport. (S) ...... - : f~ ••••••••• (S) Breakfost, IL) Lunch, (D) Dinner Carr.ttn. ...__ ._ T_ ~ TURPERUTRAVEL Andgg Magie ~ Trove! AQerCv II lru' ()peIoIor lima / Arequipa / Puno / c.ugeo / lima 13days /12 nights Day 1: Lima -International Arrival We meet you on your orrivol at Jorge Chavez International Airport in limo ond transfer you to your seleded hotel. Day 2: Lima - City Tour Toke the morning to relax. In the ofternoon, around 2 pm, we start a city tour thottak.es in the most important and aHractive sites in .imo, the ~City of Kings". The tour includes visits to Huoca Pucllana, on adobe pyramid structure in the heart of the seaside district of MiraRores. We take a walk through the historic centre: following Paseo de 10 Republica, and taking in the colonial architecture 01 the Plaza Son Martin, and the Plaza de Armas, surrounded by grand buildings like the Government Palace, the Cathedral (housing the tomb 01 Conquistador Froncisco Pizorro] the Archbishop's Palace, and the Municipal Palace. We pass through old streets with colonial mansions, ond limo's intricate wood" carved balconies. Nexl stop is a visit to the Convent and Church of Son Francisco, which hold the oldest co lection of colonial on in the Americas, with on exquisitely carved chorus, a library of ancient manuscripts, and the Sacristy with paintings by Zurbar6n and Rivero. The grand courtyard of the main cloister is decorated Roor-to The tour continues through the most traditional residential areas of the city: San ISidro, the Central Pork of MiroRores ond down to the cliff· side shopping complex of lorcomar, a symbol of modern limo. (S) Day 3: Lima / Arequipa - City Tour We transfer to the airport for the flight to Arequipo. After your tronsfer to your hotel, and 0 chance to settle in, we toke a guided tour 01 the city centre, including the Plaza de Armas (the main square), one of the most beautiful in Peru and the Cathedral, a fine example of 19- century Peruvian architecture, which houses precious artefacts of gold and sillier. We visit the ·city within a city", the Convent of Santo Catalina, with its vibrantly coloured walls and couryards that remained cloistered for centuries and was only opened to the public in the 1960s. We also visit the Componio Church, on old Jesuit complex, perhaps the most historically significant in Arequipa, with a beautiful facade fronted by columns that have been carved into spirals, laurel wreaths, flowers and birds ~ RPERUTRAVEl Magie ~!O-.et Iv;]encv & Tou()pe We recommend you hove dinner in or near the hotel, and make it on eorly night, as your guide will collect you very early the next morning to start your journey to the Colee Canyon. (B) Day 4: Arequipa / Colca Canyon Early in the morning we embark on on incredible 4-haur bus journey to the Colea Conyon. It's one of the deepest canyons in the world (3,400 m.o.s.l.], possing through the Ccnchuos plateau to the Aguado Blanco Notional Reserve, a habitat for vicunas and alpacas (species of Sovth American camelids related to the lIamo). En route you'll see pre-Columbian terraces that are still used today to grow native crops. Refreshments are served along the way. When we arrive at Volle de Colea, you'll be transferred to your selected lodge. In the afternoon we recommend you rest to acclimatize to the altitude. If you find yourself in good physical shope, toke a walk around the surrounding countryside or toke a both in the nearby thermal pools. You'll then have dinner and stay overnight in your seleded lodge. (BID) Day 5: Colea / Cruz Del Condor Very early in the morning we deport for the Cruz del Condor lookout, where you'll have a chance to see the largest Hying bird in the world in full flight. On the return journey we visit the towns of Yanque, Coporoque, Achama and Maca. It's a great opportunity to see the doily life of the inhabitants, which hasn't changed a great deal since Inca times. We stop for lunch in a local restaurant. In the afternoon we return you to your selected hotel in Arequipa. (B/l) Day 6: Arequipa / Juliaca / Puno - Sillustani en route After breakfast we tronsfer to the airport to board your flight to the city of Iulicco. On arrival we transfer by tour bus to Puno, visiting the famous Chullpas (burial towers) of Sillustoni, cylindrical mousoleums built by the Aymara people to entomb their high priests. Umayo lake, in front of the Chullpas, only odds to the beauty of the site. Here, we also have the opportunity to spot distinctive native birds of the region. We continue to your selected hotel, with the rest of the afternoon free to explore the city. (B) Day 7: Puno / Lake Titicaca / Floating Islands ofthe Uros /Taquile Early in the morning we start on unforgettable boot tour around lake Titicoco. Our first stop is the Floating Islands of los Uros, where people have lived since pre-Inca times. These Andean natives have built their own islands out of reeds, Slacking new layers to form structures dozens of metres deep. The vegetable fibre used is Scirpus Totaro, from the papyrus family. They also use this material to build their houses and boots. We continue to Tcquile, inhabited by quechua speakers who, for generations, have developed on efficient and original social system and their own magnificent textile techniques. After lunch at a local tavern on Ioquile we wolk around its hillsides and archaeological sites. In the evening we return you to Puno, and your hotel. (B/l) Day 8: Puno / Cusco Today we have on early start, with transfers to the bus station for the journey to Cusco. On the way we stop at the Pukar6 archaeological complex, La Raya, ~ URPERUTRAVEL Andgg Magie ~rrave!k,Jerc{ lit TouOpefOlor midway between Puna and Cusco and the highest point on the route, Roqchi, the temple to the Sun God Wirococho, and Andohuoylillos, a church that conserves original colonial artwork. lunch is in a local restaurant en route. On arrival at Cusco, you'll be met otthe bus station and transferred to your selected hotel. Day9: Cuseo - City Tour and guide visitto nearby ruins In the afternoon we start to explore the city of Cusco, on a gUided tour visiting the main plaza, the Cathedral, and the Temple of the Sun or Koriconcho. We then visit the ruins on the outskirts of the city, stopping at the Inca ritual site of Ouenqo, the water temple of Tombomachay, the customs house of Puco Pucara and the impressive Fortress of Saqsoywomon, built strategically on the hill standing over the city of Cusco. It's famous for its enormous stone blocks, assembled with incredible precision to form the imposing external walls of the complex. Some of the stones stand 9 metres toll and weigh more than 350 tons. We then return you to your hotel. Day 10: Cuseo / Sacred Valley of the Inca In the morning we start a guided tour of the Sacred Valley of the Inca, along the Urubamba River, to visit the famous Andean market town of Pisac. We have lunch at local restaurant. In the ofternaon we pass through the towns of Colee and Urubambo on the way to the Fortress and Citadel of Ollontoylombo, built to guard the entrance 10 the Volley and protect the Empire from possible invasions by the people of the jungle. We have the opportunity to walk through the stone alleyways of the city and get on ideo of what life was like in a military, religious and cultural centre at the height of the Inca Empire. On the way bock to Cusco we stop at the picturesque town of Chinchero, where we visit the ruins of a royal hacienda built for Tupoc Inca Yapanqui. You'll admire the well-preserved Inca wall in the main plaza, and visit the beautiful colonial church with intriguing frescos pointed on its portico, all built on Inca foundations. We return you to your hotel in Cusco. Day 11: Cuseo / Maehu Pieehu / Aguas Calientes Early in the morning we toke you to the train station for a three-hour journey to Mochu Picchu, the LostCity of the Inca. We arrive at the station in Aguas Calientes, and toke a bus for about 30 minutes, ascending up a series of switchbacks to reach the incredible Machu Picchu. The excursion includes a guided tour of the citadel, visiting the main plaza, the Circular Tour, the Sacred Sundial, the royal quarters, the Temple of the Three Windows and the cemeteries. We also give you free time to walk around the complex. We have lunch in a restaurant in Aguas Calientes, and toke you to your selected hotel. Day 12: Aguas Calientes / Cuseo Today is on excellent opportunity to start early, toke in a beautiful down, and then walk around the town of Aguas Calientes, visiting its thermal baths. In the afternoon we return by train to Cusco, and transfer you to your selected hotel. Day 13: Cuseo / lima Transfer to the airport to toke a domestic Right to limo. You'll be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. There's a free afternoon to visit downtown limo, then return to the airport for your flight home. _J RPEROTRAVEl ~rovel Agency & TouOperotor From the Ande~to the Jungle Ixtension CUgCO / Puerto Maldonado Day 13: Cuseo / Puerto Maldonado We transfer to the airport for a Right to Puerto Maldonado, a port town on the Tambopata River. After 30 minutes we arrive at the Madre de Dios River, where we start walking to enter the Tambopata Notional Reserve. We walk for about on hour while the guide explains the natural history of the site, until we arrive at a little conal where we board 0 canoe for a 20 minutes across lake Sandoval to our lodge. The short journey by canoe or catamaran gives a quick glimpse of the area's natural beauty. We arrive at Sandoval lake Lodge After lunch and a short rest, we board a catamaran to visit the east side of Lake Sandoval. It's possible to observe families of giant oHers and other mammals, especially monkeys, just before sunset. Many brightly coloured birds, including spectacular toucans, parrots, and macaws land in this area to spend the night and build their nests. We return to the lodge for dinner and to spend the night. Day 14: Puerto Maldonado Very eorly in the morning, before breakfast, we visit the other side of Lake Sandoval, always on the lookout for spectacular jungle wildlife. You'll see many birds, a few monkeys and get another opportunity to observe the giant oHers that usually hunt for fish early in the day. We return to the lodge for a delicious breakfast. After a short rest, our guides toke you on on interpretive walk behind the Sandoval lake lodge, where you can see various species of Amazonian native trees, including chestnuts, the Peruvian hardwood shihuchuoco, and the lupuna, one of the largest trees in this part of the Amazon. Your guides explain the natural history althe forest and demonstrate the economic and medicinal value of many of its plant species. We return to the lodge for lunch and a rest In the afternoon we toke another trip to explore lake Sandoval, on opportunity to watch the abundant wildlife. We stop to view a stunning sunset from the middle of the loke, and observe fauna along its shore. On the way bock, our guides try to find a block caiman, a dangerous predator that shores the some habitat as the giant aHer. We return to the lodge for dinner and our final night in the Amazon. ~ URPERllTRAVEl ~ Travei A/;}er'cV & TcuOperotor From the Ande~to the Jungle Day 15: Puerto Maldonado / Lima AFter breakfast we leave early for a lost cruise on the lake, observing along the way the behaviour 01 the locallauno in the early part of the day. We walk back to the Madre de Dios River to board a boat to Puerto Maldonado, and from there we transler to the airport lor a domestic flight to lima. IF YOU PREFER,YOU CAN CONTINUE YOUR JUNGLE JOURNEY IN IQUITOS ••• Day 1: Lima / Iquitos / Explorama Lodge We meet you at the airport, with a brief orientation in the city of Iquitos on the way to the whorl. We travel by boat, 80 kilometres along the Amazon River. In the afternoon we take a walking tour along the "path of the lcqoon" through on Amazonian forest. II it's the rainy season the forest will be flooded, and we'll toke the journey in open canoes. At night we take a walking tour or an open boat to enjoy the nocturnal sights and sounds of the flooded forest and admire the stars 01 the southern sky. We spend the night in Explorama Lodge Day 2: Explorama Lodge In the morning we walk along the "path 01 the Shushupe" where scientists working for the Missouri Botanical Garden are studying the enormous biodiversity in the surrounding hectares of fores!. Your guide will point out and explain some of the medicinal plants used today, and some that might have 0 role to play in the future. In the afternoon we take an open boot along the main flow of the Amazon River, to observe two species of freshwater dolphin, and also take the opportunity to swim in the world's largest river. We spend the night at Exploramo Lodge. Day 3: Explorama Lodge / Iquitos / Lima In the morning we take a walk along a path to visit one olthe local Villages of "riberenos" or people of the river, stopping at their school, a factory making "cquordiente de cone", a sugarcane spirit, and pay a visit to a resident American doctor in her clinic, sponsored by the Rotary Club. We then return you to Iquitos to take yourflightback to Lima. ~ RPEROTRAVEl ~CMlf AQencv &. Tau 0pet0l0f lnea Inspiration LIMA I CU~COI INCA TRAll/MACHU PICCHUI PUNO I LIMA 11 days I 10 nights Day 1: Lima -International Arrival We meet you on your arrival at Jorge Chavez International Airport in Limo and transfer you to your selected hotel. Day 2: Lima City Tour Toke the morning to relax. In the afternoon, around 2 pm, we start a city tour that takes in the most importont ond ottroctive sites in "lima, the "City of Kings· The tour includes visits to Huaca Pucllana, on adobe pyramid structure in the heart of the seaside district of Miraflores. We toke a walk through the historic centre: following Paseo de 10 Republica, and taking in the colonial architecture of the Plaza Son Martin, and the Plaza de Armas, surrounded by grond buildings like the Government Palace, the Cathedral (housing the tomb of Conquistador Francisco Pizarro) the Archbishop's Polace, ond the Municipal Palace. We pass through old streets with colonial mansions, and limo's intricate wood-carved balconies. Next stop is a visit to the Convent and Church of Son Francisco, which hold the oldest collection of coloniol art in the Americas, with on exquisitely carved chorus, 0 library of ancient manuscripts, and the Sacristy with paintings by Zurbar6n and Rivero. The grand courtyard of the main cloister is decorated Aoor-to-ceiling in blue and white Sevillian tile doting bock to the 16 century, depicting scenes from the bible. Moroccan-style arches lead us to the Catacombs, a subterranean crypt from the colonial period, where the bones of 25 thousand colonial-ero Limo residents are entombed. The tour continues through the most traditional residential areas of the city: San Isidro, the Central Pork of MiraRores and down to the cliff-side shopping complex of larcomar, a symbol of modern limo. (B) • Day 3: Lima - Cuseo Early in the morning we transfer to the airport for the Right to Cuseo. On arrival you're tronsferred to your selected hotel. We recommend that you relax for the rest of the morning to acclimatize to the altitude and have lunch 01 the hotel. In the afternoon we toke a guided tour of the city, visiting the main plaza, the Cathedral, and the Temple of the Sun, or Koricancha. The tour then leaves the city centre to visit the Inca sites of Oenqo, the woter temple of Tambomachay, the customs house of Puca Pucara, and the impressive Fortress of Sacsaywaman, buill strategically on the hill overlooking Cusco. It's famous for its enormous stone slobs, slotted together with incredible precision, to form on imposing, zigzagging outer wall. The largest stones measure more than 9 metres high, and weigh more than 350 tons. We return you to your hotel. ~ URPERUTRAVEl ~TIOVaI & TOLl 0per0I0r Inca lnspiration AIJencv ~ __ • Day 4: Cuseo - Sacred Valley of the Inca We toke a gUided excursion through the Sacred Volley of the Inca, along the Urubombo River, to visit the extensive Andean arts and crofts morkel in the town of Pisoc, with lunch in a local restaurant. In the ofternoon we pass through Colea and Urubombo on the way to the Fortress and citadel of Ollantaytambo, built to guard the entrance to the Valley and protect the empire from possible invasions by the people of the jungle. We have the opportunity to walk through the stone alleyways of the city and get on idea of what life wos like in a military, religious and cultural centre during the Inca Empire. On the way back to Cusco we stop at the picturesque town of Chinchera, where we visit the ruins of a royal hacienda built for Tupac Inca Yapanqui. You'll admire the well-preserved Inco wall in the main plaza. We also visit the beautiful colonial church with intriguing frescos painted on its portico -oll built on Inco foundations. We return you to your hotel in Cusco. ~ __ • Day 5: Cuseo - Classic Inca Trail or Lares CLASSIC INCA TRAIL Cuseo - KM 82 - Huayllabamba - Lluneaehimpa In the morning we leave Cusca (altitude 3350m.a.s.l.) in a private von or bus. On the way we pass cultivated fields and towns that have maintained their ancient traditions and customs, all surrounded by craggy peaks and glaCiers. We enter the Sacred Volley of the Inca at KM 82, where we gather to start walking the classic Inca Trail. We stop at the town of Miskay for lunch and to hear a brief description of the archaeological complex of lloctcpoto. We then continue to the town of Huoyllabamba at 3100m.a.s.l. Finally we complete a climb up the valley to our campsite at Lluncachimpa at 3300m.a.sJ Walking time: 6 hours. lunch and dinner included. • Day 6: Lluncachimpa - Llulluehapampa - Paeaymayu - Chaquicocha ~-- Dawn is the best time to start climbing through the enigmatic volley of Lluncachimpa (3300m.o.s.L) through Uuchapompo at 3850m.a.sJ to reach the highest point of the trek named Paso de Wormihuariusca or "Dead Woman's Poss". From here we take in impressive views of the Veronica Range and the remnants of the Inca trail running through the mountains. After a short rest we descend to the deep volley of Pacaymayu at on altitude of 3500m.a.sJ We have another climb to Runcuracay at 3950m.a.sJ, then descend to the archaeological site of Sayacmara. We finally arrive at our campsite in Chaquicocha at 3650m.a.sJ Walking time: 7 hours. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included. • Day 7: Chaquicocha - Winayhuayna Today we have a beautiful day's walk through the middle of a tropical forest, known as Yungo. We also stop at some of the most important archaeological sites along the Inca Trail. We visit the sites of Phuyupatamarca (3600m.a.s.l.) and finally Wiriayhuayna (2650m.a.s.l.) our last campsite Walking time: 5 hours. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included. ~ RPEROTRAVEl ~CMlf AQencv &. Tau 0pet0l0f Inca Inspiration Day 8: Wiriayhuayna - Maehu Pieehu - Cuseo After we've enjoyed a very early breakfast, around 5:00 am, we're guided by torchlight to the Sun Gate (Inti Punku) at 2780m.a.s.l, where we can experience the sunrise over Machu Picchu and the peak ofWayna Picchu. Machu Picchu (2400m.a.sJ) stands in all its glory, leaving us breathless, and we descend to explore the lost City of the Inca. We then return to Cusco. LARES Day 5: Cuseo - Thermal Baths of Lares - Huaea Wasi Around 7:00 in the morning we toke our bus to the Volley of Lares. During the journey we pass archaeological sites and artisans' markets in the Sacred Volley of the Inca. We enter the province of Colee (2940m.a.sJ), the place where we start our climb to the pass of Huaca Casi (4400m.a.sJ). We then descend to the town of lares (3250m.a.sJ). The main attraction of lares is the thermal pools with temperatures between 28 and 34°C_ We then enjoy lunch and begin walking to the town of Huacawasi (3600m.a.s.l.) where we camp for the night. Travelling lime: 4 hours. Walking time: 3 hours (prepare for cold weather). Day 6: Huaea Wasi / Abra Ipsay / Pataeancha After breakfast we start our climb up to the pass of Sipsay at 4400m.a.sJ, which tokes about 4 hours. We visit some families who live at this extreme altitude and who continue to respect the ancient customs and traditions of the Andes. Andean people continue to use ancient techniques that are passed down from generation to generation, in their agriculture and in their textile designs and colours inspired by Andean gods and symbols. After the pass we descend to Pcrcconcho at 3650m.a.s.l, where we camp for the night. Walking time: 7 hours in cold weather. ~~_. Day 7: Pataeaneha / Willoq / Pumamarea / Ollantaytambo / Aguas Calientes Another spectacular day where we visit villages like Willoq (3400m.a.sJ) and Punomarca (3200m.a.s.l.). Ollantaytambo (2850m.a.sJ) is considered the lost Inca citadel, where we can see inhabitants still living in houses and walking oIang stone cobbled streets built by the Inca. From here we toke our train to the town of Aguos Calientes at 2050 meters above sea level. We spend the night in a hostel. • Day 8: Aguas Calientes / Maehu Pieehu / Cuseo It's recommended that visitors arrive at Machu Picchu early in the morning. We take 0 bus to Mochu Picchu (2400m.a.s.l.) where your professional guide explains the religious significance and amazing style and construction techniques that work in harmony with the citadel's spectacular natural surroundings. After the tour you have free time to explore more of Machu Picchu at your own pace. later we return as a group to Aguas Calientes, and take a return train to Ollontoytornbo, and a bus bock to Cusco. Eeuador I Quito Quito Ixtonsion 4 days I 3 nights Day 1: Quito - International Arrival Our guide will meet you on arrival at Mariscal Sucre Airpor' to help you with your luggage and accompany you to your selected hotel. Day 2: Quito - Historic Centre and "The Middle of the World". We toke you to the historic centre of the city that was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1978. We begin with a panoramic view of the Alameda Pork and Basilica, followed by 0 walk along the Street of the Seven Crosses. When then toke a walking tour of the city starting in the Plaza of Independence. From here we visit the Presidential Palace, the main cathedral, Ihe Church of the Company capped in gold, and the church and plaza of Son Francisco. Around midday we drive to the north of the city towards the line of the equator, a trip to the monument called Mitad del Mundo ·the Middle of the World". We then visit the Intinon Museum, located near the monument. Once we've seen these incredible places we return to Quito, and your hotel. Day 3: Quito / Otavalo We toke you to small Andean towns to see family-run arteson workshops and to haggle for bargains at the Otavalo Indigenous market. We arrange accommodations in historic haciendas, rusric guesthouses or with indigenous families. Enjoya rich breakfast before you leave Quito. We drive north ofthe city to the town of Calderon, less than 20 minutes away. We StOP there to see how the locals make confectionery from marzipan. We continue travelling north along the Panamericana Highway, passing the city of Tabacundo where we can see a beautiful landscape of rose plantations on both sides of the rood. The tour makes a short stop at a picturesque and strategic lookout in Milago to see Mount Imbabura volcano and lake Son Pablo, which sitsin the folds of the mountain. The bus tokes us round lake Son Pablo to the village of Agato, where we visit a textile workshop to learn the techniques used to create double sided tapestries. We see the process from start to finish, beginning with the creation of the thread then passing through the colouring process and then through the looms of the weaving maestroAndrango. Around midday we arrive at the worlckenowned artisans market of Otavalo. Here we visit the textile market located in tne Plaza of the Ponchos. It's the most famous textile market in South America. You" find all kinds of hand woven goods, including topesrries mode in Spanish looms with indigenous designs. Enjoy same free time to bargain with the friendly Otovolo sial holders. We return to Quito in the evening Day4: Quito/Farewell Breakfast. Transfer to the airport. (B) (B) Breakfast, [L] lunch, (D) Dinner Galapagog tours with Fertur PQru Irevel You'll see the notural wonders of the Galapagos aboard 0 yacht or small cruise boat. We travel during the night and visit different islands by day. Depending on the seasan, and taking into account the specific dotes af yaur trip, we can organize a visit to Galapagos with a range of possible itineraries. For tourists wha prefer to spend the night on land we offer 0 hotel / yacht combination. Taking this option you can visit the islands during the day in modern and rapid boats and spend the night in 0 hotel on land. We offer specialized tailored pockoges for people with or without experience who porticularly want to see more marine life. All tours lost either 3, 4 or 7 nights. All we need to pion your trip is the style of boot or yacht you'd prefer to use. 4 day!: I 3 night!: Day 1: PM - Interpretation Cenfre (Son Cristabal) and/ar La Loberia We start our itinerary with a visit to the interpretatian cenfre. This building was constructed with the caoperation of the Spanish Science Centre and it gives us a tharough introductian to the Galapagos Islands, as well as the archipelago's unique Aora ond fauna. The complex is located on the outskirts of the small town of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, the capital of the Province of Galapagos. Later, depending on the weather, we visit La Loberia, which con be reached by 0 ten-minute bus ride or a 3().minute walk south of Puerto Boquerizo. You'll notice the unusual colour of the plants and animals on the way to the beach. La Loberia is home to a large colony of adult ond baby sea lions ("Iobos merinos" in Spanish). There are dozens of sea lions on the beach at any hour of the day. Even so, one of the best times to visit is otlow tide, when the mothers toke their offspring to the tidal pools formed by the outgoing tide, to teach them how to swim. Here you can enjoy watching the seo lions and marine iguanas, spat birds and even the giant tortoises ofthe Galapagos. It's important to always stay on the poth, and fry not to disturb the animals. Day 2: AM - Espanola Island - Gardner Bay Situated on the northeast side 01 Hood Island, Gardner Bay has a beach thor's an excellent place 10 relax, swim and 10wotch sea lions. Later, from Ihe boat, we can also spot sharks in the crystal clear ocean waters. PM - Espanola Island - Point Suarez This rocky patch of land sustains one of the most varied and impressive colonies of marine birds in the whole Galapagos archipelago. Along this long meridian bonk high cliffs jut out 01 the ocean, giving visitors spectacular views of birds in flight, as well as EISoplodor, "the Blower" a rock formation that spouts water up 15 to 23 metres in the air, depending on the force of the current. ~ URPERUTRAVEl ~rrovel~ &. Tou()pe Day 3: AM - Point Cormoran (Floreana) This site is probably the largest flamingo lagoon on the Galapagos Islands. It's located between two volcanic mounds thai give the place a special almosphere. Aparl from Ihe flamingos, Ihere are a number of other bird species thot walk on Ihe banks of the lagoan, the most common being the "zorco" a white-cheeked duck, among other migratory birds. In the region there's also a high percentage of endemic planl species. Also of interest are the two distinct beaches. the Green Beach (so called because there's a high percenlage of olive-coloured cryslals in the sand) and the Flour Beach. mode from coral. PM - Post Office Bay (Floreana) This historic site for a long time featured a wooden barrel lodged in the rocks by the crew of a whaling ship in the 18~century. It's been used since that time as a post office by sailors. and laler by tourists. Travellers leove a small note or post card without any postage. and it's a tradition 10 sort Ihrough the pile of moil and deliver by hand any items to people who live near you. Aport from ils role as a post ofRce, this sile was also the spol where the first colon isis disembarked to settle the Golcpoqos, Day 4: AM North Seymour Island North Seymour is on island formed by land thot has risen from Ihe seabed (it's not volconic] and the landscape is generally flal and not strewn with rocks. For that reason irs a perfed nesling place for a large population of Frigate birds. Blue-footed boobies conduct their mating dances in the most open spaces, and swallow tailed gulls (the only nocturnal gulls in the world) settle an the edge af the cliffs. Even though there's a Iremendously powerful onshore current that could drag them into the rocks, the sea lions leave the beach and can be seen swimming on the surface. Here you can admire the inflated red throats of magnificent frigate birds and the nests built by the blue-footed boobies. Watch where you walk along the slopes where the boobies have mode their nests, it's easy to tread on one. The trees are where the mole Frigate birds Iry to aHract aHenlion ond to entertain the female birds. They toke several acrobatic flighls to call aHenlion 10 themselves. pulling on such a comic show that Ihey can often lose Iheir equilibrium. There's a circular path thai you can take across the island 10 a rocky outcrop, 10 see waves of silvery blue waler. After your visil to North Seymour Island we transfer you to the airport for a flight back to Quito or Guayaquil. Ecuador Map r 110'" GALAPAGOS ISLANDS .-.- (Arclllpi.lago de Col6n) -..... OCEAf.. ECUADOR o National capital ® Provindal capital o City. town + Major a.port _ ••_ tntemationaJ boundary -_.- Provincial boundary ~ Pan American highway -- Primary road -- Secondary road ~- Rairoad PERU SO 100 ISO ktn ,, o SO 10001 eo" 711" I 'J Buenos Aire~Wen~ion 4 days /3 nights Day 1: Buenos Aires Arrive at Ezeizo Internatianal Airport. Reception and tronsfer 10 your selected hotel 10 Buenos Aires. Depending on the arrival of the flight, the rest of the doy is free. Spend the night in your hotel. Day 2: Buenos Aires - City Tour In the morning, alter breakfast, we start our city tour to give yau a sense of the diversity of one of South Americo's most cosmapolitan cities. We start ot the symbal of the city center: The Obelisk. We visit important city squares like Plozo de Mayo, San Mortin, All/ear, Plazo del Congreso, and the city's main thoroughfares like Corrientes, De Mayo and 9 de July, among others. The taur olso takes in the historic neighborhoods or "berries" La Boca and San Telmo, the high end of town in leafy suburbs like Palermo ond Recoleto, ond modern districts like Puerto Modero, the parks, lezama, Tres de Febrero, the Ecological Reserve, the city's commercial and financial districts, and la Bambanera foatbal stadium, home of the famous Boca Juniors. After tunch yau have the afternoon free. (B) Day 3: Buenos Aires After breakfast you have a free morning, where iI's possible to take one of our optianal tours af the city or tne surrounding area. At night we hit the town to erucy an excellent Dinner Show, featuring the city's beloved Tango in one of Buenos Aires' famous nightspots, with all transfers included. (B/D) Day 4: Buenos Aires· Farewell Breakfast in your hotel. The res of the morning is free time, depending on the time of your departing flight. Transfer to the airport. (B) (B) Breakfast, (l) lunch, (D) Dinner ~ URPERllTRAVEL Argentina Map ~ TIOVei /v;}e«::y II: Tour OperalOr Argentina International Boundary ---- Province Boundary ----Road ----River * National Capital o Province Capital • City or Town o 100 200 300 KM o 0 100 200 300 Miles Iguazu - Arggntina [xtgn~ion Iguazu 4 days /3 nights Day 1: Iguazu Waterfalls Arrive at Puerto Iguozu Airport. Reception and transfer 10 your selec'ed hotel. Depending on your Right's arrival time, the rest of the day is free time. First night in hotel. Day 2: Iguazu Waterfalls In the morning. after breakfast we start our excursion to the incredible Iguazu waterfalls, on the Argentinian side, where you can toke any of the paths through Iguazu Notional Pork, seeing the falls from below, walking along the ridge post several smaller lolls, or crossing the Parana River to stand at the top 01 the Devils Throat, the largest. loudest and most impressive waterfall in the pork. Spend the night bock at your hotel. (B) Day 3: Iguazu Waterfalls After breakfast we return to the lolls. seeing them this time from the Brazilian side. Immediately afterwords we toke a city tour of Foz do Iguo~u We visit the Iguazu Dam, home of one of the largest hydroelectric power schemes in 'he world. Return to Puerto Iguazu and your hotel. (S) Day 4: Iguazu Waterfalls· Farewell Breakfast at your hotel. Transfer to the airport for your return RighI. (B) (B) Breaklast, (L) Lunch. (D) Dinner ~ URPERllTRAVEl NorthQrn CirC!uit ~TroveI/>t;jerc( 8r. TOlXOperota NorthQrn CirC!uit lima / Tr~illo / Chielayo / Cajamarca / Chachapoya!:,...... _...... , 11 days /10 nights • Day 1: Lima - Trujillo Evening flight from lima to Trujillo. Transfer from the airport to hotel [Iibertodor Trujillo Hotel) ~._____;. Day 2: Trujillo Breakfast. Full day tour including: the main square, the Cathedral, EI Carmen Church and Monastery, San Francisco Church, the Urquiaga and Emancipacion Colonial mansions and the Cassinelli Museum. Continue on to Chan-Chan, the ancient capitol of the Chimu Kingdom and the largest adobe citadel of Pre-Hispanic America, Huaca Tshudi, Huaca Dragon, and site museum. On ta the fishing village of Huonchcco, well known for the "Cobollitos de Iotoro" boats made of bundles of "totoros" [reed], and the temples of the Sun and the Moon dating from the Moche period. Overnight at libertador Trujillo Hotel. (B/L) ,...... _..;. Day 4: Chiclayo Breakfast. Explore the archaeological complex of Tucume, where the ruins of 26 structures constructed from huge adobe blocks are known as Peru's valley of the pyramids. Visit to Tumbas Reales de Sipan Museum, located in Lambayeque, seven miles (12km) from Chiclayo. This ultra-modern museum offers a great collection of objects in gold, silver and copper from the lord of Sipan Tombs. Lunch. Then on to the Sicon archaeological complex and its site museum, located in the middle of a petrified forest. Overnight at Costa del Sol Hotel. (B/L) • Day 5: Chiclayo - Chachapoyas Breakfast. In the morning you will depart from Chiclcyo by private car, van or minibus with air conditioning. You will cross four different Peruvian departments: Lambayeque, south Piuro, the North of Ccjcmorcc and end Amazonas. The journey, which tokes approximately 9 hours, takes you through petrified forest, climbing steadily into the mountains over the PorculiaPass at 6,600 feet above sea level (2,000m.a.s.l.), then descending into the Maranon Volley and jungle terrain renowned for exotic bird species, huge slipper orchids and cascading waterfalls. Late afternoon arrival to Chachapoyas. Box lunch and dinner included. Overnight at Hostel EI Chillo. (B/LlD) • Day 6: Kuelap ,..-_....; After breakfast you will visit Kuelap, a spectacular pre-Inca walled city hidden atop a precipitous mountain. Although Kuelap was discovered 60 years before Machu Picchu, it is not os well known to the outside world. Nevertheless recent amazing attention of archaeologists, international magazines and film companies. Box Lunch. Following your visit to Kuelap, you will return ta Chillo for the night. Dinner and overnight at Hostal EI Chillo. (B/LlD) ~ URPERUTRAVEl Inca Inspiration ~TIOVaIAIJencv & TOLrOperolor Day 9: Cuseo - Puno Early in the morning (7:30 am) our tour bus leaves for the city of Puna, 3860 meters above sea level. During the journey we pass the Lake of Wacorpay, offering spectacular views of snow copped mountains reflected in its tranquil waters. Near the lake we visit the Pre-Inca citadel of Pikillacta, Quechua for ·City of the Thumbs", one of the most impressive sites built by the Wari culture, consisting of more than 700 structures, with walls almost 12 metres high. We continue to the picturesque town of Andahuaylillas, where we visit the temple of Saint Peter of Andahuaylillos, also known as the Sistine Chapel 01 the Americas, for its rich colonial artworks and painted murals that cover the walls, arches, entrance ways and ceilings. Further on we stop at Archi, where we visit the spectacular Inca sanctuary built by the Inca Pochocetec, dedicated to the great Inca god Wiracocha. It has a grand central wall mode of stone, with ather walls built with adobe bricks. Around the temple you'll find a multitude of ancient buildings that were used as houses or storerooms. About 70 kilometres, or 43 miles, later we pass through the Ranch of La Raya, where we can spot herds of vicunas and llamas We then travel along the Callao plateau, slopping at the town of Ayaviri on important cattle and textile centre, where we visit the temple of Kolasaya, belonging to the ancient Pucara culture. We stop for a buffet lunch in a rustic rural selting where we can sample the culinary delights of the region. We arrive in Puna in the afternoon, and then transfer you to your selected hotel. • Day 10: Puno - Lake Titicaca - Floating Islands of Los Uros -Taquile Early in the morning we start on unforgettable boot tour around lake Iificoco. Our first stop is the Floating Islands of Los Uros, where people have lived since pre-Inca times. These Andean natives have builttheir own islands out ofreeds, stocking on new layers to form Hooting strucJuresdozens of metres deep. The vegetable fibre used is Scirpus Totaro, from the papyrus family. They also use this material to build their houses and boots. We continue to Taquile, inhabited by quechua speakers who have developed, over generations, an efficient and original social system, and their own magnificent weaving techniques to produce magnificent textiles. After lunch at a local tavern on Taquile we walk around its hillsides and archaeological sites. In the evening we return you to Puna, and your hotel. • Day 11: Puno - Lima On the way to the airport in Julioca we detour to visit the burial towers of Sillustani. The famous cylindrical stone structures were first built by the Aymara people to entomb their high priests, and were then used by the Inca to bury their nobles. Umayo Lake, in Front of the "chullpos" only odds to the beauty of the site. We also have the chance to observe native birds of the region. After the flight to limo we toke you to your selected hotel to relax for the day as you wait for your international flight. At the appropriate time we transfer you back to the airport. ~ URPERUTRAVEl Inca Inspiration ~TIOVaIAIJencv & TOLrOperolor r t .", 5"" .", ::::;t ::::;t C» i ...,.,.. ..., e!_ e!_ ~ ft; = = c;;;-= ~ =- c; c; -< ~-== --0 CD" = -< c:>= ~ e.. ==- --0 ..,=r .,..,c=;- 5"" =- £ = • Day 7: Kuelap After breakfast you will enjoy on excursion to observe the burial towers of Mocro, outpost of the Chachapoyas culture built into cliffs overlooking the Ulcubambo River. It's unique locorion ollowed for contact via signal fires with the fortress, high obove in the mountoins ond visible through 0 cleft in the volley hills. Then you will on excursion by horse to visit the colorful funeral buildings of Revosh perched on ledge up high on a cliff. They overlook a volley and tributary of the Ulcubamba, near the town of '>U,IIIU.,. Tomas. The Cliff wolls at Revosh are decorated with geometric designs and figures camelids. Some of the tombs are decorated with T and cross-shoped niches. You return to Chilla. Dinner and overnight at Hostal EI Chillo. (B/L/D) ,....__ • Day 8: Chachapoyas - Leymebamba This morning you will drive towards leymebamba. On the way you will stop atlas Palmaswhere a light trek will start to La Congo no, a spectacular settlement paHern 01 the Chachapoyos culture. in this area you will be able to discover outstanding friezes and defensive towers still virgin in the jungle. After picnic lunch, return to leymebamba where we will spend a night at local three star hostel. (B/l/D) • Day 9: Leymebamba - Cajamarca Morning visit the Museum of Leymebamba with its amozing preserved pre-inca mummies discovered in the laguna de los continue to you will drive to Celendin ond then to Cojomorco, crossing two cordilleros and severol different hobitots, such as cloud forest, ogricultural desert-like areas and the Maranon Canyon. Box lunch on way. Overnight at Laguna Seca Hotel and Spa. (B/l/D) Day 10: Cajamarca Morning light trek through the Cojcmorco countryside to see local people in their doily activities, including children going to school. Then we visit the Ventanillas de Otuzco, a pre-Inca cemetery that features a gallery of secondary burial niches (located 5 miles, or 8km, from the city). After lunch exploration of the main points of the city: Main Square, the Cathedral and the 17th Century Son Francisco church, which houses the Museum of Religious Art. Continue on to the Ransom Room; which Atahualpo, filled with silver and gold in a futile aHemptto secure his freedom from Spanish conquistadors in 1532; to the Belen complex which includes the Belen church constructed from volcanic rock, and finally on to Santo Apolonia Hill, for a scenic view of the volley of Cojomorco and where one can also see the ceremonial inca seat. Finally we will stop for a delicious cup of coffee, teo or refreshmentsot a local cafeteria. Returnto hotel to toke a dip in its swimming pools with thermal woters or enjoy 0 relaxing massage at the Spa. (Thisservice is not included in the price). Farewell dinner and overnight 01 Hotel laguna Seco. (B/L/D) Day 11: Cajamarca - Lima Breakfast. You will be transferred to the airport for your Right to limo. (B) (B) Breakfast, [I] lunch, (D) Dinner