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PERU – PRIVATE ADVENTURE Central & South America | Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Cusco Peru – Private Adventure CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICA | Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Cusco Season: 2021 7 DAYS 15 MEALS 18 SITES Explore the ruins of the ancient Inca civilization to get a firsthand glimpse of their art, celebrations and traditions. Accompanied by your Private Adventure Guide, see the glorious Machu Picchu, and be surrounded by natural beauty throughout a vibrant, festive Private Adventure to Peru. PERU – PRIVATE ADVENTURE Central & South America | Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Cusco Trip Overview 7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS ACCOMMODATIONS 3 LOCATIONS Tambo del Inka, a Luxury Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Collection Resort & Spa, Valle Cusco Sagrado Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel Palacio del Inka Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Cusco AGES FLIGHT INFORMATION 15 MEALS Minimum Age: 6 Arrive: Cusco International 6 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 4 Airport (CUZ) Dinners Return: Cusco International Airport (CUZ) PERU – PRIVATE ADVENTURE Central & South America | Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Cusco DAY 1 SACRED VALLEY Activities Highlights: Lunch and Dinner Included Arrive in Cusco, Weaving Demonstration at the Center for Traditional Tambo del Inka, a Luxury Textiles of Cusco, Private Incan Ceremony, Welcome Dinner Collection Resort & Spa, Valle Sagrado Arrive at the Cusco International Airport Upon exiting customs, you will be met by an Adventures by Disney representative who will escort you to your transportation vehicle. Relax as the driver assists with your luggage and drives you to your first Peruvian experience. Catered Private Lunch at The Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco Travel to The Center for Traditional Textiles in Chinchero, where you’ll enjoy a delicious spread of traditional Peruvian dishes in the great outdoors. Weaving Demonstration at the Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco Explore this women’s co-op, started to preserve the tradition of weaving. In a private demonstration, master weavers practice their intricate art as well as spin and dye alpaca wool. Fine textiles woven in the distinct patterns of different villages are available for purchase at the center's friendly shop. Learn more about the center’s mission. Check-In at Tambo del Inka, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Valle Sagrado This peaceful hotel is nestled in the Sacred Valley under the breathtakingly beautiful PERU – PRIVATE ADVENTURE Central & South America | Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Cusco Andean mountains. Considered the heartland of the Incan Empire, the Sacred Valley is fertile farmland formed by the Urubamba River and spotted with old colonial villages and ancient Incan ruins. Relax in your comfortable room or enjoy some time on your own in the hotel's pool or fully equipped spa. See important details Private Incan Ceremony & Welcome Dinner In the evening, gather together to observe a time-honored ritual, in which an offering is made to Pachamama, the Goddess of the Earth. Then, continue to celebrate the beginning of your adventure with a traditional Andean feast. PERU – PRIVATE ADVENTURE Central & South America | Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Cusco DAY 2 SACRED VALLEY Activities Highlights: Breakfast and Lunch Rafting on the Urubamba River, Privately Guided Tour of Ollantaytambo Included Town & Ruins Tambo del Inka, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Valle Sagrado Breakfast at the Hotel Gear up for your river rafting escapade with a satisfying morning meal. Raft Trip Down the Urubamba River Enjoy the view and hold onto your hat as you raft down the Urubamba River (Class I – Class III rapids). The experienced guides explain the fascinating cultural and natural history as you glide along this scenic route. Junior Adventures under 7 years of age—or those who are in the mood for something mellower—can participate in an engaging Seminario-style pottery class during this time. See important details Pachamanca Lunch at El Albergue Restaurant Savor a Pachamanca farm lunch made from fresh ingredients cooked in a traditional “earth oven,” while taking in the magnificent scenery of Ollantaytambo. Privately Guided Tour of Ollantaytambo Town & Ruins Tour the ruins of the former royal estate, citadel and temple of the Incan Emperor Pachacuti—who conquered the region, razed the original town and built a new one using PERU – PRIVATE ADVENTURE Central & South America | Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Cusco magnificent masonry, extensive terracing and irrigation systems. Discover the culture and vitality that has existed in the town of Ollantaytambo from the Incas through the Spanish conquest until the present. On Your Own Dinner in Sacred Valley Return to your hotel for leisure time and dinner as you wish. Be sure to ask your Private Adventure Guide for tried-and-true dining options in the area. PERU – PRIVATE ADVENTURE Central & South America | Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Cusco DAY 3 SACRED VALLEY Activities Highlights: Breakfast, Lunch and Privately Guided Tour of the Moray Ruins & Salt Pans of Maras, PeruRail Dinner Included Vistadome Train to Aguas Calientes Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel Breakfast at the Hotel Delight in a hearty breakfast before you depart your Sacred Valley oasis for Moray, an ancient Incan archaeological site. Privately Guided Tour of the Moray Ruins & Salt Pans of Maras Visit the visually stunning ruins of Moray and learn about its unique circular terraces and the history of agriculture in the region. Then, explore fascinating salt pan terraces where local families have been mining salt for over 500 years. PeruRail Vistadome Train to Aguas Calientes Sit back as you enjoy gorgeous panoramic views and a tasty boxed lunch en route to Aguas Calientes via train. Check into Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel Welcome to a luxe hideaway retreat nestled in the lush tropical forests beneath Machu Picchu. This 12-acre property boasts more than 200 bird species and the world’s largest native orchid collection. After your Private Adventure Guide checks you in, make yourself at home in your cozy casita. PERU – PRIVATE ADVENTURE Central & South America | Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Cusco Dinner at the Hotel Admire views of the Vilcamayo River as you dine on fresh and flavorful Peruvian cuisine with an Inkaterra twist at one of the hotel’s exceptional on-site restaurants. You may want to retire to your casita on the earlier side, as you’ll be up before dawn for your Machu Picchu adventure. PERU – PRIVATE ADVENTURE Central & South America | Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Cusco DAY 4 SACRED VALLEY Activities Highlights: Breakfast, Lunch and Sunrise Viewing and Privately Tour of Machu Picchu Dinner Included Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel Early Breakfast at the Hotel Greet the day by grabbing a morning meal at the hotel before setting off for your unforgettable journey to Machu Picchu. Sunrise Viewing and Privately Guided Tour of Machu Picchu Watch the sun gradually emerge and cloak Machu Picchu and its surrounding beauty with light. Then, spend the rest of the morning exploring the fascinating Incan ruins with your Private Adventure Guide. You may even see llamas peacefully grazing among the terraces. Keep in mind that this amazing hike is at a high altitude and requires climbing and descending steep, uneven stairs. See important details Lunch at Sanctuary Lodge Join your Private Adventure Guide for a lunch at this eco-friendly property, the only hotel located next to the ancient Incan site. The Sanctuary Lodge is known for its stunning views and innovative dishes. Return to Machu Picchu or Enjoy Activities at the Hotel Be sure to discuss your afternoon game plan with your Vacationista prior to departure. In PERU – PRIVATE ADVENTURE Central & South America | Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Cusco addition to hiking the iconic Huayna Picchu mountain, you can take advantage of your hotel’s activity offerings at no extra charge. Options include touring the orchid trail and gardens, taking a guided nature walk and visiting the on-site plantation and tea house, where you can participate in an aromatic tea-making process. The hotel’s Unu Spa also offers a variety of reinvigorating treatments for those craving a little pampering (additional charges will apply). View a complete list of available activities. Sundown Experience in the Cloud Forest Recap your family’s wonderful Machu Picchu adventure surrounded by the serenity of nature. The hotel’s lantern-lit setup includes snacks and Pisco Chilcanos, as well as blankets and floor pillows. Dinner at the Hotel Before resting your weary head from a fun-filled day of hiking, dine once again on delicious dishes at one of the hotel’s exquisite, on-site eateries. PERU – PRIVATE ADVENTURE Central & South America | Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Cusco DAY 5 CUSCO Activities Highlights: Breakfast and Lunch PeruRail Vistadome Train to Ollantaytambo, Lunch at Wayra Ranch with Included Peruvian Paso Horse Show, Pisac Market, Privately Guided Tour of the Palacio del Inka Hotel, a Awana Kancha Camelids Center Luxury Collection Hotel, Cusco Breakfast at the Hotel Wake up to a delightful breakfast before boarding the train to Cusco. PeruRail Vistadome Train to Ollantaytambo Set forth on another comfortable journey through breathtaking landscapes on your way back to Ollantaytambo. Lunch at Wayra Ranch with Peruvian Paso Horse Show Feast on authentic Andean fare at Hotel Sol y Luna’s Wayra Ranch. Then, head to the garden area to take in the Paso Horse Show, which showcases Arabic, Berber and Andalusian horses. Witness the elegance of their lilting and gentle gait to the rhythm of the Marinera, a Peruvian dance emblematic of Spanish Criollo traditions. Pisac Market Enjoy a stop at the lively Pisac Market—an ideal spot to shop for local crafts, silver jewelry and alpaca sweaters. Practice your bartering skills or simply enjoy browsing through the colorful stalls. PERU – PRIVATE ADVENTURE Central & South America | Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Cusco Privately Guided Tour of the Awana Kancha Camelids Center Along the way, you’ll get up close and personal with llamas, alpacas and even the rare and precious vicuña with a visit to Awana Kancha.
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    Site of the proposed Inambari Dam in the Peruvian Amazon. Brazil Eyes the Photo: Nathan Lujan Peruvian Amazon WILD RIVERS AND INDIGENOUS PEOPLES AT RISK he Peruvian Amazon is a treasure trove of biodiversity. Its aquatic ecosystems sustain Tbountiful fisheries, diverse wildlife, and the livelihoods of tens of thousands of people. White-water rivers flowing from the Andes provide rich sediments and nutrients to the Amazon mainstream. But this naturally wealthy landscape faces an ominous threat. Brazil’s emergence as a regional powerhouse has been accom- BRAZIL’S ROLE IN PERU’S AMAZON DAMS panied by an expansionist energy policy and it is looking to its In June 2010, the Brazilian and Peruvian governments signed neighbors to help fuel its growth. The Brazilian government an energy agreement that opens the door for Brazilian com- plans to build more than 60 dams in the Brazilian, Peruvian panies to build a series of large dams in the Peruvian Amazon. and Bolivian Amazon over the next two decades. These dams The energy produced is largely intended for export to Brazil. would destroy huge areas of rainforest through direct flood- The first five dams – Inambari, Pakitzapango, Tambo 40, ing and by opening up remote forest areas to logging, cattle Tambo 60 and Mainique – would cost around US$16 billion, ranching, mining, land speculation, poaching and planta- and financing is anticipated to come from the Brazilian National tions. Many of the planned dams will infringe on national Development Bank (BNDES). parks, wildlife sanctuaries and some of the largest remaining wilderness areas in the Amazon Basin.