CUSCO Location Cusco, the gateway to Machu Picchu, is located in the valley of the Huatanay River in the southeast of the Andes at 3400 meters above sea level. Cusco is 1153 Kms. southwest from Lima. History Cusco is the former capital of Tahuantinsuyo, the center of the Empire of the Four Regions and the "Navel of the world”. From this city unfurled one of the most remarkable empires in the history of mankind. The Incas expanded their frontiers in less than one hundred years from the north of Quito in Ecuador to Santiago de Chile far south. In the eastern direction they reached Argentina. Although the Incas are not well known in the western world, they were bigger than many ancient cultures intensively studied. CUSCO, MACHU PICCHU AND SACRED VALLEY 4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS (Expedition Train) Day 1: Lima – Cusco Departure from Lima city to Cusco. Upon arrival, reception, assistance and transfer to the hotel. Visitors should take a short rest in order to adjust to altitude. 13:00h Afternoon tour of the city visiting the Koricancha Temple and the Cathedral. Continue to the surrounding ruins: the fortress Sacsayhuamán overlooking the city, Kenko, Puca-Pucara and Tambomachay ruins. 18:00h Afternoon return to Cusco and hotel. Day 2: Cusco - Machu Picchu - Cusco Breakfast in the hotel. 05:40h Transfer from the hotel to the train station. 06:05h Take the morning train for a full day tour of Machu Picchu, the "Lost City of the Incas" one of the most renowned examples of Inca architecture. The citadel perches on a mist-shrouded mountain top, surrounded by lush cloud forest. 09:50h Arrival at Aguas Calientes Train Station and transfer by bus (25 minutes) to the top of Machu Picchu Ruins. 13:30h Buffet Lunch at Toito´s Hpuse restaurant in Aguas Calientes. 15:25h Afternoon return to Cusco. 20:00h Transfer from Poroy train station to the hotel. Day 3: Cusco - Sacred Valley - Pisac Breakfast in the hotel. 09:00h In the morning you will start your visit to the Pisac market where you will be able to see the mix in colors, traditions and people. The distance is 31 km (19 miles) from Cusco, and the altitude is 2.970 (9.700 p), Pisac is located in the Sacred Valley. 12:00h Alter lunch you will visit the town of Ollantaytambo. 18:00h Return to the hotel. Day 4: Cusco - Lima Breakfast in the hotel. Transfer to the airport for departure flight. Departure from Cusco city to Lima. END OF OUR SERVICES The program includes: - Transfer in/out Cusco - 03 nights of lodging in selected hotel - Breakfast - Half day City Tour & Surrounding Ruins - Full Day Machu Picchu in Expedition Train - Buffet Lunch at Toto´s House Restaurant in Aguas Calientes - Full day Excursion to the Sacred Valley - Buffet lunch at Tunupa Restaurant in Sacred Valley - Entrances and guided tour in Spanish or English - Services taxes Not included: - Air tickets Lima – Cusco – Lima by - Lan Peru of USD420.00 subject to change or - Avianca USD 372.00 - Peruvian Airlines USD 159.00 - Star Perú USD 121.00 - Personal expenses or additional tours PRICE PER PERSON IN USD Rates apply only to foreign passengers, exonerated from lodging taxes, whose residence in the country does not exceed 60 days. SINGLE DOUBLE TRIPLE CUSCO HOTELS CATEGORY WEB ROOM ROOM ROOM 5***** 2069 1399 --- www.belmond.com MONASTERIO 5***** 1469 959 949 www.libertador.com.pe LIBERTADOR 5**** 1119 789 --- www.aranwahotels.com ARANWA SONESTA 4**** 849 659 ---- www.sonesta.com HOTEL CUSCO CASA ANDINA 3*** 779 609 609 www.casa_andina.com CLASSIC SAN AGUSTIN 4**** 719 609 579 http://www.hotelessanagustin.com.pe EL DORADO o PLAZA LOS PORTALES 3*** 719 589 579 www.losportaleshoteles.com.pe SAN AGUSTIN 3*** 669 569 549 http://www.hotelessanagustin.com.pe INTERNACIONAL SIETE 3*** 669 579 589 www.hotelsieteventanas.com VENTANAS SUEÑOS DEL 3*** 669 569 549 www.suenosdelinka.com INKA 3*** 649 559 549 www.samayhotel.com.pe SAMAY DE LA VILLA 3*** 619 559 539 www.hotelesdelavillahermoza.com HERMOZA 3*** 619 549 549 www.donboscohotel.com DON BOSCO 3*** 579 529 519 www.hotelprismacusco.com EL PRISMA SAN FRANCISCO 3*** 579 519 519 www.sanfranciscoplazacusco.com PLAZA Rates subject to change and availability, while no reservations are requested Charge of USD 35.00 for up-grade in Vistadome Train, per person Charge of USD 25.00 for lunch at Sanctuary Lodge Restaurant in MachuPicchu, per person CUSCO & MACHU PICCHU 3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS (Expedition Train) Day 1: Lima – Cusco Departure from Lima city to Cusco. Upon arrival, reception, assistance and transfer to the hotel. Visitors should take a short rest in order to adjust to altitude. 13:00h Afternoon tour of the city visiting the Koricancha Temple and the Cathedral. Continue to the surrounding ruins: the fortress Sacsayhuamán overlooking the city, Kenko, Puca-Pucara and Tambomachay ruins. 18:00h Afternoon return to Cusco and hotel. Day 2: Cusco - Machu Picchu - Cusco Breakfast in the hotel. 05:40h Transfer from the hotel to the train station. 06:05h Take the morning train for a full day tour of Machu Picchu, the "Lost City of the Incas" one of the most renowned examples of Inca architecture. The citadel perches on a mist-shrouded mountain top, surrounded by lush cloud forest. 09:50h Arrival at Aguas Calientes Train Station and transfer by bus (25 minutes) to the top of Machu Picchu Ruins. 13:30h Buffet Lunch at Toto´s House restaurant in Aguas Calientes. 15:25h Afternoon return to Cusco. 20:00h Transfer from Poroy train station to the hotel. Day 3: Cusco – Lima Breakfast in the hotel. Transfer to the airport for departure flight. Departure from Cusco city to Lima. END OF OUR SERVICES The program includes: - Transfer in/out Cusco - 02 nights of lodging in hotel selected - Breakfast - Half day City Tour & surrounding ruins - Full Day Machu Picchu in Expedition Train - Buffet Lunch at Restaurant Toto´s House in Aguas Calientes - Entrances and guided tour in Spanish or English - Services taxes Not included: - Air tickets Lima – Cusco – Lima by - Lan Peru of USD420.00 subject to change or - Avianca USD 372.00 - Peruvian Airlines USD 159.00 - Star Perú USD 121.00 - Personal expenses or additional tours PRICE PER PERSON IN USD Rates apply only to foreign passengers, exonerated from lodging taxes, whose residence in the country does not exceed 60 days. SINGLE DOUBLE TRIPLE CUSCO HOTELS CATEGORY WEB ROOM ROOM ROOM 5***** 1489 1049 --- www.belmond.com MONASTERIO 5***** 1069 729 729 www.libertador.com.pe LIBERTADOR 5**** 839 619 --- www.aranwahotels.com ARANWA SONESTA 4**** 659 529 ---- www.sonesta.com HOTEL CUSCO CASA ANDINA 3*** 629 509 509 www.casa_andina.com CLASSIC SAN AGUSTIN 4**** 569 499 479 http://www.hotelessanagustin.com.pe EL DORADO o PLAZA LOS PORTALES 3*** 569 479 479 www.losportaleshoteles.com.pe SAN AGUSTIN 3*** 539 469 459 http://www.hotelessanagustin.com.pe INTERNACIONAL SIETE 3*** 539 479 469 www.hotelsieteventanas.com VENTANAS SUEÑOS DEL 3*** 539 469 459 www.suenosdelinka.com INKA 3*** 529 459 459 www.samayhotel.com.pe SAMAY DE LA VILLA 3*** 499 459 449 www.hotelesdelavillahermoza.com HERMOZA 3*** 499 459 459 www.donboscohotel.com DON BOSCO 3*** 479 439 439 www.hotelprismacusco.com EL PRISMA SAN FRANCISCO 3*** 479 439 439 www.sanfranciscoplazacusco.com PLAZA Rates subject to change and availability, while no reservations are requested Charge of USD 35.00 for up-grade in Vistadome Train, per person Charge of USD 25.00 for lunch at Sanctuary Lodge Restaurant in MachuPicchu, per person AREQUIPA Location Arequipa is located at a height of 2325 meters in the desert mountains of the Andes. This beautiful city is practically totally built out of sillar, a kind of white volcanic stone. This is why Arequipa is called the white city. With its one million inhabitants, Arequipa is Peru´s second biggest city. The main square, the “Plaza de Armas” is the most beautiful of the country. The magnificent "Catedral" and the shopping malls are in colonial style. Climate It presents temperatures between 25°C and 10°C; with more than 300 days of sun. The humid season (from December to March) is characterized by the presence of clouds and little precipitations. In winter (June and July), it becomes slighty colder and the temperature descends until an average of 10ºC but the dry climate aid to feel the cold with smaller intensity. With a number record of 4000 hours of exhibition to the sun in the year, Arequipa justifies its nickname of “City of the eternal blue sky”. AREQUIPA AND COLCA 4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS Day 1: Lima – Arequipa Departure from Lima city to Arequipa. Upon arrival, reception, assistance and transfer to the hotel. 09:00 h Three hour tour of the city, including Santa Catalina Convent, Plaza de Armas, the Jesuit church of La Compañia and its beautifully-painted chapel, and the typical districts of Cayma and Yanahuara for a magnificent view of the Misti volcano. Day 2: Arequipa – Colca Breakfast in the hotel. 07:45h Pick up from hotels, leave behind the Chachani snowy, Pampa Cañahuas, Aguada Blanca national reserve, Vicuñas in wild life, typical high plateau landscape: Andean grass or Ichu, bushes like: Tola, Ccapo or Yareta, Tocra fields, Bogs and small lagoons, birds like the Kara-Kara or mountain hawk, Black Ibis, Guallatas or Andean goose, ducks, some flamengos, Vizcachas or wild rabbits, etc. Continue by the Patapampa route: lookout of Volcanoes, Maximum Altitude 4,800 meters: view of the mountains Ampato, Sabancaya, Hualca-Hualca, etc. lookout of the Of the Colca Valley.