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100 Peru Consists of Three Distinct Regions: The 2016 - 2017 BROCHURE pag.100-119.qxp_6478 Vel Brochure 2-33 amended 12/04/2016 16:04 Page 100 PERU Photographs and information: web veloso.com/peru Peru consists of three distinct regions: EXPLORNAPO EXPLORAMA LODGE the coastal desert strip, TABATINGA the snow-capped Andean IQUITOS mountains at the heart PERU of the ancient Inca CHAN CHAN HUARAZ civilisation, and in stark TRUJILLO MACHU PICCHU contrast, the green, humid PUERTO MALDONADO URUBAMBA eastern slopes that descend LIMA PISAC RESERVA AMAZONICA into the lush tropical plains CUSCO SANDOVAL LODGE PARACAS POSADA AMAZONAS of the Amazon basin. ICA TAMBOPATA RESEARCH CENTRE BALLESTAS ISLANDS NASCA LINES LAKE TITICACA COLCA CANYON CHALALAN LODGE Culture PUNO Bustling markets abound, where AREQUIPA locals dressed in traditional LA PAZ clothing sell their produce and colourful hand-woven articles, carrying on an ancient weaving LAUCA tradition. ARICA SUCRE POTOSI Fauna and Flora Each region boasts delights for the traveller, from the Ballestas Islands in the Pacific, to the BOLIVIA CONTENTS LIMA 101 Andes, where condors soar above, shrouded in mist and mystery NASCA, COLCA, HUARAZ 102 and on to the dense, impenetrable dotted throughout the country, PUCARA TOUR 103 Amazon rainforest with a dense whilst on the coast unknown CRIOLLO TOUR 104 tree canopy and giant bromeliads peoples have etched large images CHASQUI TOUR 105 that can take a century to flower. and mysterious lines in the desert CORDILLERA REAL TOUR 106 which can only be fully CHIVAY TOUR 107 History appreciated from the air. CUSCO 108 The land of the Incas, famed for its magnificent Machu Picchu, is a Elsewhere, Inca foundations blend MACHU PICCHU TOUR 109 living testament to the once great with stunning colonial mansions SACRED VALLEY 110-111 empire whose golden treasures and many churches show a MACHU PICCHU,INCA TRAIL112-113 continue to be unearthed each fascinating mix of pagan and AMAZON 114-117 day. One can see ancient ruins Christian beliefs. PACAYA TOUR 118-119 100 2016 - 2017 BROCHURE pag.100-119.qxp_6478 Vel Brochure 2-33 amended 12/04/2016 16:05 Page 101 LIMA web veloso.com/lima Lima, ‘The City of Kings’ was the administrative centre of the Spanish Empire in South America, and retains its historic Colonial architecture. The bustling, modern area of Miraflores is filled with shops, hotels and world-class restaurants offering a variety of innovative fusion cuisines. The city is home to the ruins of Huaca Pucllana, a pre-Inca pyramid, as well as Art Market in Parque Kennedy museums exhibiting artefacts from over 2000 years of Peruvian civilisation. Activities & Excursions • Historical City Tour of Lima, including Plaza de Armas, Cathedral, Presidential Palace, and Convent of San Fransisco. • Larco Herrera Museum, with its galleries showing 3000 years of civilisation throughout Peru, located in an 18th Century Mansion. • Pachacamac and Huaca Pucllana archaeological sites, Pre-Inca temples and pyramids within the city of Lima. • Modern Lima, visit the bustling oceanfront area of Miraflores and the area of Barranco with its art museums. • Culinary tour of Lima, discover some of the finest cuisine from internationally acclaimed chefs and their restaurants. Plaza de Armas Additional Hotels: Casa Andina Classic, Marriott, Sheraton, Dazzler, Lima Hotels Country Club, El Tambo, Jose Antonio, Libertador HOTEL ‘B’ Deluxe Boutique ALLPA Tourist A superbly renovated family house in the This small contemporary hotel is located in bohemian area of Barranco, Arts Hotel ‘B’ is the heart of Miraflores, with plenty of access a fusion of high-ceilinged historical elegance to local conveniences such as restaurants and modern cultural sophistication. The and shops. The rooms are comfortable, rooms are spacious and elegant with spacious and modern although simple in modern amenities, some with balconies character, and all with modern amenities overlooking the boulevard or the square. such as WiFi, air conditioning and private The restaurant offers excellent modern facilities. The hotel has a bar and restaurant Peruvian cuisine, providing the highest levels serving international dishes. of service. CASA ANDINA PRIVATE COLLECTION First ANTIGUA MIRAFLORES Tourist PRICES for 4 days • 3 nights Stylish Casa Andina Private Collection is Centrally located in Miraflores, the hotel NO OF TRAVELLERS 1 2 SEASONS SINGLE SHARING located in the heart of Miraflores, close to has the character of a colonial mansion. HOTEL ‘B’ many excellent restaurants. The 148 There is a central courtyard and fountain, All year £1067 £546 rooms are furnished in the modern and the hotel is decorated with antique Extra night £317 £159 European style, with modern amenities furniture, original artwork and antique MIRAFLORES PARK and private facilities. There is a chandeliers. All rooms have modern All year £1091 £558 Extra night £325 £163 swimming pool, bar, restaurant, and amenities and private facilities, and the ALLPA adjoining sandwich cafe for light snacks. restaurant serves international dishes. All year £335 £183 Extra night £87 £49 ANTIGUA MIRAFLORES All year £377 £217 MIRAFLORES PARK Deluxe Extra night £87 £49 The oceanfront location of the Belmond CASA ANDINA PRIVATE Miraflores Park, hidden in a quiet corner of COLLECTION the city, is second to none. The ample All year £566 £295 Extra night £150 £75 rooms are luxuriously decorated in the European style with kingsize beds and Prices are per person including transfers to/from marble bathrooms. The rooftop breakfast Lima Airport and your hotel with English-speaking guide, accommodation in standard room, tax, area and swimming pool offer magnificent service charge and breakfast. views of the ocean, while the restaurant offers excellent international cuisine. 101 2016 - 2017 BROCHURE pag.100-119.qxp_6478 Vel Brochure 2-33 amended 12/04/2016 16:05 Page 102 Nazca Lines web veloso.com/nazca 2 days • 1 night Day 1 Early morning drive to Ica and continue to Nazca for your flight over the legendary Nazca Lines, an unexplained, intricate collection of immense drawings in the desert. Return to Ica for the night. Day 2 An early start to drive to Paracas to take a boat out to the Ballestas Islands, a hive of bird and sea lion activity. Return to Lima, stopping en route for lunch. 3 days • 2 nights Day 1 Depart from Lima on a coastal drive to Paracas, stopping at a vantage point or ‘mirador’ to view the sea lions. Nazca Lines : aerial view of the hummingbird Overnight in Paracas. Day 2 A morning boat trip out from PRICES Paracas to the Ballestas Islands, which NO OF TRAVELLERS 1 2 The Colca Canyon swarm with a variety of seabirds and sea 2 days • 1 night £861 £488 lions playing. Continue on to the oasis at 3 days • 2 nights £1430 £799 Colca Canyon Ica and then to Nazca for 1 night. Prices per person including private transport to/from Lima hotels or airport, English-speaking Day 3 Early morning flight over the guide, accommodation in Ica (& Paracas), flight web veloso.com/colca spectacular Nazca Lines before over Nazca Lines, entrance to museum, Paracas 1 or 2 nights Nature Reserve and boat trip to Ballestas Islands. returning to Lima. Reduced prices for three people or more. Day 1 Early departure from Arequipa to the Colca Canyon, one of the world’s deepest canyons, covered with pre-Inca terraces still farmed to this day. A scenic route through the high mountains and valley, stopping at local villages, and the town of Chivay. Stay for 1 or 2 nights. Day 2 Visit local villages and the Cruz del Condor, a spectacular vantage point over the canyon where condors are frequently seen gliding by. Return to Arequipa or spend another night, returning Day 3. Private journeys can continue to Puno, on the shore of Lake Titicaca. PRICES - ALL YEAR COLCA LODGE First Class CASA ANDINA Tourist Class NO OF TRAVELLERS 1 2 NO OF TRAVELLERS 1 2 2 Days • 1 Night £298 £229 2 Days • 1 Night £192 £161 Shared programme Shared programme 3 Days • 2 Nights £1241 £708 3 Days • 2 Nights £1087 £582 Private programme Private programme Continue to Lake Titicaca Continue to Lake Titicaca Prices per person including transfers to/from Arequipa, English-speaking guided excursions, accommodation breakfast and lunch included. Reduced prices for three people or more. Trujillo/Chan Chán Colca Lodge in the Colca Canyon Children playing in the Huaraz landscape web veloso.com/trujillo Huaraz 2 days • 1 night web veloso.com/huaraz Day 1 Transfer from Trujillo Airport to the hotel. Afternoon visit to Chan Chán, 4 days • 3 nights the world’s largest adobe city and ancient Day 1 Depart by local bus to Huaraz. capital of the pre-Inca Chimú empire. Days 2-3 Full day tour to the ancient Continue to Huanchaco Bay to see the ruins of Chavín de Huántar, remains of a local fishermen skillfully braving the great Inca culture (1000 BC). Day 3 waves in their unique, reed boats, known excursion to El Callejón, passing snow- as caballitos. Return to our hotel via El capped mountains, remote villages and on Dragón ruins from the Mochica empire to the stunning Lake Llanganuco, at the (800-100 BC) and the nearby museum. foot of the 22,600ft Huascarán. Day 2 Transfer to Trujillo airport. Day 4 Return to Lima by local bus. PRICES for 2 days • 1 night PRICES for 4 days • 3 nights NO OF TRAVELLERS 1 2 NO OF TRAVELLERS 1 2 All year £262 £143 All year £776 £481 Prices per person including transport to/from Trujillo Prices per person including transport by local bus to/from Lima, English-speaking guide, Chan Chan airport, English-speaking guide, accommodation and excursions as shown on the itinerary. accommodation, excursions and breakfast. 102 2016 - 2017 BROCHURE pag.100-119.qxp_6478 Vel Brochure 2-33 amended 12/04/2016 16:06 Page 103 ANCIENT PERU The Pucara Tour 10 night itinerary: Lima - 1 night Lake Titicaca/Puno - 2 night “Sacred Valley” - 3 nights Machu Picchu - 1 night Cusco - 3 night Lima - Connection web veloso.com/pucara The essential tour of Peru, steeped in ancient history and culture.
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