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Trip Summary From the rapids of the Urubamba to the mystical mountains of Machu Picchu, the Land of the Inca begs to be explored. Visit the historic center of Lima, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and its various colonial style buildings. Walk around Incan ruins thousands of years old as you try to solve the mysteries of this lost civilization’s expert craftsmanship. Visit and bargain with the locals at the colorful street markets as you practice your Español. View the expansive Machu Picchu site from perhaps the most famous entrance, the “Sun Gate.” Learn how salt is made as you gaze at the beautiful evaporating salt pools in Maras. Wherever your adventure takes you in Peru, you’re sure to have an amazing experience.

Itinerary Day 1: Lima Arrive in Lima, the “City of Kings,” and the cultural hub of Peru • You’ll be met at the airport and transferred to Casa Andina Private Collection Miraflores • Enjoy dinner on your own • Overnight Casa Andina Private Collection Miraflores (No meals)

Day 2: Lima After a free morning at your hotel, your guide will pick you up for lunch in “Larco Mar” – a sightseeing point by the sea • After, tour the historic center of Lima, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988 • Visit San Martín Square, the Main Square, Government Palace, Basilica Cathedral, the Archbishop's Palace, and City Hall Palace, and stroll streets lined with colonial mansions and Moorish- style balconies • Proceed to San Francisco Church, a masterpiece of Colonial architecture, then enjoy the magic circuit water show, a wonderful collection of 13 ornamental fountains with music, lights, and laser effects • Return to your hotel around 9:00 pm • Overnight Casa Andina Private Collection Miraflores (B, L)

Day 3: / / Pisac Morning flight to Cusco, the 's capital and oldest continuously inhabited city in the Western Hemisphere • Transfer to the Sacred Valley • Visit Awanacancha, the llama project, where we will see different South American camelids, including llamas and alpacas • Shuttle to Pisac and shop an impressive display of handmade textiles and crafts at a local Indian market • Take an optional visit to a mysterious Inca settlement, then enjoy lunch at Cuchara de Palo • Check into the tranquil Casa Andina Private Collection Valle, your home for the next three nights • Overnight Casa Andina Private Collection Valle (B, L)

Day 4: Urubamba River / After breakfast, your guide will transfer you 20 minutes to a private river put-in located in Pachar for your rafting adventure. After practicing on the flat parts of the river, you will start your journey, admiring the spectacular mountain views, farms, and archaeological remains along the way • You’ll end your rafting trip with “El Resbaladero” (The Slide), a class 3 rapid that includes waves and small whirlpools • Enjoy lunch in a traditional restaurant located on the riverside and proceed on foot to Ollantaytambo, one of the last remaining Inca cities. Return to your hotel after a day full of adventure • Overnight Casa Andina Private Collection Valle (B, L)

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Peru – Machu Picchu Family

Day 5: Moray / Maras Inca Salt Mine Transfer to Cruzpata on Mara’s plateau, where you’ll begin your mountain biking adventure complete with views of impressive Andean peaks, cactus plants, and Andean villagers going about their daily lives • Optional visit to the Inca experimental agricultural terraces of Moray • Picnic lunch • Proceed to Maras via dirt road and stop to visit the ancient salt pools and mines known as the “Salinas de Maras” where the locals collect salt in an artisanal way • Overnight Casa