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THE LATIN AMERICA TRAVEL COMPANY TAILOR MADE CULTURAL HIGHLIGHTS OF PERU ITINERARY cXf!sfhbse!fbdi!boe!fwfsz!usjq!xf! pshbojtf!bt!b!usjq!pg!b!mjgfujnf/d ▶ CONTENTS, ABOUT US & TRIP SUMMARY CONTENTS OF THIS DOSSIER TRIP SUMMARY 2 ..... Contents, about us & trip summary DAY 1: Meet & greet at airport, private transfer to hotel 3 ..... Guide price and inclusions DAY 2: A tour of Lima & the Larco Herrera Museum 4 ..... Day by day detailed itinerary DAY 3: Flight to Arequipa, afternoon at leisure 22 ... Detailed accommodation information DAY 4: Discover Arequipa & the Santa Catalina Monastery 29 ... Recommended reading list DAY 5: Drive on high mountain passes to the Colca Canyon 30 ... Booking conditions DAY 6: A day at leisure in an idyllic setting DAY 7: Condor spotting & spectacular journey to Puno ABOUT OUR COMPANY DAY 8: Lake Titicaca floating islands & Taquile DAY 9: Epic overland bus journey to Cusco As one of the UK’s leading, independent and family owned Latin DAY 10: Cusco & nearby archeological sites America tour specialists our focus is on well thought through DAY 11: Exploring the ancient sites of the Sacred Valley private and tailor made adventures. Our emphasis is very much on creating the right trip for you and we work closely with you in order DAY 12: The salt ponds of Maras & terraces of Moray to achieve this. We use our experience and knowledge to ensure DAY 13: The Vistadome train to Machu Picchu & tour your trip to Latin America is a trip of a lifetime! DAY 14: Second entrance to Machu Picchu & return train DAY 15: Private transfer to the airport for departure ALL TOURS ARE FINANCIALLY PROTECTED SPEAK TO SOMEONE WHO HAS BEEN TO PERU We are members of ABTA (Y1699) and our tours are ATOL protected THE LATIN AMERICA TRAVEL COMPANY (license 10287) giving you full peace of mind when booking with us ■ www.thelatinamericatravelcompany.com both for monies paid to us as well as the code of conduct and high ■ [email protected] standards that membership of these organisations require. We are ☎ +44 020 8191 7772 also members of LATA, the authoritative professional travel ■ ABTA member Y1699 association for Latin America in the UK. ■ ATOL License 10287 THELATINAMERICATRAVELCOMPANY.COM | Email: [email protected] UK ☎: +44 (0) 20 8191 7772 | Part of HeadsEast Ltd - UK business registration: 6717612 2 ▶ PRICE AND INCLUSIONS FOR THIS TOUR GUIDE PRICE TAILOR MADE £2297 per person* THIS PRICE IS BASED ON MID SEASON RATES AND TWO PEOPLE SHARING ONE ROOM. *Prices vary by date, flight prices, the number of people in your party and what tours, services and level of accommodation you choose to include. Please contact us for a firm quote. Please remember that INCLUDED IN THIS TOUR as this is a private tour we can tailor this trip to ✓ All accommodation meet your requirements ✓ All internal flights ✓ All tours as specified in the itinerary ✓ All transfers & transportation PROTECTION ✓ All meals as specified in the itinerary ✓ All national park entrance fees ✓ All other entrance fees ✓ 24 hour emergency assistance ✓ 100% financial protection with our ATOL license (10287) and ABTA membership (Y1699) ✓ Our exclusive 100+ page trip guidebook, personalised to your trip ✓ Full support from your dedicated Latin America specialist ✘ NOT INCLUDED IN THIS TOUR All our tours come with ✘ International flights - we CAN include these for you, please just ask us for a quote. the guarantee and ✘ Travel insurance to cover any medical treatment - we recommend Citybond Suretravel. ✘ Discretionary gratuities to drivers and guides. peace of mind of full protection of any monies paid to us THELATINAMERICATRAVELCOMPANY.COM | Email: [email protected] UK ☎: +44 (0) 20 8191 7772 | Part of HeadsEast Ltd - UK business registration: 6717612 3 ▶ YOUR TAILOR MADE CULTURAL HIGHLIGHTS OF PERU TOUR - DETAILED ITINERARY DAY 1 OVERNIGHT JOSE ANTONIO DELUXE ✭ ✭ ✭ ARRIVAL TO LIMA ROOM TYPE: STANDARD MEET & GREET AT THE AIRPORT & PRIVATE TRANSFER TO HOTEL A large high rise hotel with an attractive rooftop pool, superb facilities, smart modern interiors and On arrival to Lima you will be met at the airport by your English speaking guide and a great location in the centre of Lima. driver who will welcome you to Peru, help you with your luggage and take you by private transfer straight to your hotel. The drive takes about 45 minutes depending on traffic. The rest of the afternoon and evening is at leisure. Lima at sunset Photos for guidance only & not necessarily the room booked ADDRESS: Calle Bellavista 133, Miraflores, Lima 18 MEALS INCLUDED: None today THELATINAMERICATRAVELCOMPANY.COM | Email: [email protected] UK ☎: +44 (0) 20 8191 7772 | Part of HeadsEast Ltd - UK business registration: 6717612 4 4 ▶ YOUR TAILOR MADE CULTURAL HIGHLIGHTS OF PERU TOUR - DETAILED ITINERARY DAY 2 OVERNIGHT LIMA & THE LARCO HERRERA MUSEUM JOSE ANTONIO DELUXE ✭ ✭ ✭ ROOM TYPE: STANDARD A HALF DAY SHARED TOUR OF THE ‘CITY OF KINGS’ A large high rise hotel with an attractive rooftop pool, superb facilities, smart modern interiors and This morning you will be picked up at your hotel to begin your half day guided tour a great location in the centre of Lima. of Lima. Start travelling towards the historic centre passing through the bustling district of Miraflores and the upmarket residential district of San Isidro. You will pass by a “huaca” which is a sacred pre-Inca site. The first stop on the tour will be at Lima’s historic main plaza. Here you will find the impressive government palace, city hall and cathedral which are all fine examples of Lima’s colonial architecture. After this you continue to the 17th century San Francisco Convent and visit the ancient underground catacombs. After this continue to the Larco Herrera Museum in the Pueblo Libre district. This attractive 18th century mansion now houses an impressive permanent collection of ancient artefacts including, pottery, ceramic art and jewellery which provide an important insight into pre-Columbian history. At the end of the tour you will be dropped back at your hotel. Photos for guidance only & not necessarily the room booked ADDRESS: Calle Bellavista 133, Miraflores, Lima 18 MEALS INCLUDED: Breakfast THELATINAMERICATRAVELCOMPANY.COM | Email: [email protected] UK ☎: +44 (0) 20 8191 7772 | Part of HeadsEast Ltd - UK business registration: 6717612 5 5 ▶ YOUR TAILOR MADE CULTURAL HIGHLIGHTS OF PERU TOUR - DETAILED ITINERARY DAY 3 OVERNIGHT HOTEL LA HOSTERIA ✭ ✭ ✭ JOURNEY TO AREQUIPA ROOM TYPE: SUPERIOR FLIGHT FROM LIMA TO AREQUIPA ‘THE WHITE CITY’ A charming, family run place located in the heart of Arequipa with bags of character, a pretty inner After breakfast this morning you will be met at your hotel and taken by private courtyard, and impressive roman baths. transfer to the airport (about 1 hour) for your direct flight to Arequipa. Exact flight schedules to confirmed, flight duration approximately 1 hour 35 minutes. On arrival to Arequipa you will be met at the airport by your private guide and driver and taken by private transfer to your hotel (about 30 minutes). The rest of the afternoon and evening is at leisure. MEALS INCLUDED: Breakfast Photos for guidance only & not necessarily the room booked ADDRESS: Simon Bolivar 405, Arequipa, Peru SUGGESTION : If you are looking for somewhere for lunch we recommend the Zig Zag restaurant - a fantastic affordable Peruvian restaurant with excellent reviews housed in an attractive two-story colonial house. It is also only a short walk from your hotel. THELATINAMERICATRAVELCOMPANY.COM | Email: [email protected] UK ☎: +44 (0) 20 8191 7772 | Part of HeadsEast Ltd - UK business registration: 6717612 6 6 ▶ YOUR TAILOR MADE CULTURAL HIGHLIGHTS OF PERU TOUR - DETAILED ITINERARY DAY 4 OVERNIGHT HOTEL LA HOSTERIA ✭ ✭ ✭ AREQUIPA SHARED TOUR ROOM TYPE: SUPERIOR A SHARED TOUR OF AREQUIPA & THE SANTA CATALINA MONASTERY A charming, family run place located in the heart of Arequipa with bags of character, a pretty inner This morning you will be met at your hotel by your guide for your tour of Arequipa, courtyard, and impressive roman baths. the Ciudad blanca (white city). Start by walking to the main square in the historic heart of the city. You will visit the magnificent Iglesia de la Compañia de Jesús. This church has a beautiful Baroque facade and is meticulously decorated inside with coloured murals. Continue to the districts of Carmen Alto and Yanahuara, including a visit to the famous viewpoint where you get a spectacular view of Arequipa including the the Misti, Chachani and Pichu Pichu volcanoes beyond. After this head back to the historic centre to the extraordinary Santa Catalina Monastery which was originally founded in 1579 by a small group of clergy. Your guide will take you on a tour of the extensive buildings which also contain one of the largest holdings of colonial art in the Americas. Photos for guidance only & not necessarily the room booked ADDRESS: Simon Bolivar 405, Arequipa, Peru MEALS INCLUDED: Breakfast THELATINAMERICATRAVELCOMPANY.COM | Email: [email protected] UK ☎: +44 (0) 20 8191 7772 | Part of HeadsEast Ltd - UK business registration: 6717612 7 7 ▶ YOUR TAILOR MADE CULTURAL HIGHLIGHTS OF PERU TOUR - DETAILED ITINERARY DAY 5 OVERNIGHT COLCA LODGE ✭ ✭ ✭ ✭ JOURNEY TO THE COLCA CANYON ROOM TYPE: STANDARD SHARED TRIP FROM AREQUIPA TO THE COLCA CANYON A fantastic lodge in the heart of the Colca Canyon. The natural hot springs along the river and You are met at your hotel early this morning to begin your journey inland towards surrounding scenery make for a magical setting. the Colca Canyon. This spectacular drive across high mountain passes provides dramatic scenery of snow covered volcanoes, quaint villages and vast plateaus.You will stop along the way at the Aguada Blanca National Reserve where you can see herds of Guanaco, Alpaca and Vicuña.