Trip to Peru
by Tucano Peru
PERU CLASSIC
Group Tour Guaranteed Departure - Minimun 2 passengers
Every Thursday
Peru Classic
Lima - Cusco - Puno
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Peru
Lima - Cusco - Puno
Customised Experiences
9 days - 8 nights
Lima (2 nights) - Cusco (2 nights) - Sacred Valley (1 night) Machu Picchu (1 night) - Puno (2 nights)
Peru Journeys
Culture & Heritage - Archaeology - Scenic Views
Easy
Tourist - Superior
Hotels
Every Thursday
All year
Included
English
As required
Lima
Cusco
Puno
Day 1: (Thu) Lima
Upon arrival, on the first day of your trip
to Peru, you will be welcomed by our
personnel at Lima airport and transferred
to the selected hotel. After check in you
will have a briefing in which you will be
handed your “Travel kit” which includes
all your travel documents such as itinerary,
flight, train and bus tickets, and hotel
information. Overnight.
Lima
Cusco
Accommodation
: Selected Hotel
Altitude
: 144 m.a.s.l. / 472 ft.
Average Temperature
: 22°C / 72°F
Day 2: (Fri) Lima
In the morning, you will visit colonial
Lima & the Cathedral. Located in the
Main Square, it is in the same place
as the original building of 1555. After
the earthquake in 1746, the Cathedral
was rebuilt on the same site under the
direction of Jesuit priest Juan Rehr. Both
its facade and interior are austere with its
remarkable wooden choir stalls, altars and
the tomb of Francisco Pizarro, who died
in 1541. Later, you will visit the Church of
San Francisco, its convent, Art Museum,
cloisters and catacombs.
Afterwards, you will have a panoramic
view of the Main Square with the
Government Palace, the Municipal Hall,
the “Desamparados” Train Station, before
driving through the old streets, where you
will have a spectacular view of traditional
mansions and Moorish style balconies.
You will then continue through classic
and modern Lima. Finally, you will enjoy
an amazing view of the Pacific Ocean and
then return to your hotel. Afternoon is at
leisure. Overnight.
Activity of the Day
: Half Day Tour of Colonial Lima
(Group Service - 3 hours)
Meals
: Breakfast
Accommodation
: Selected Hotel
Altitude
: 144 m.a.s.l. / 472 ft.
Average Temperature
: 22°C / 72°F
Day 3: (Sat) Lima - Cusco
Flight Lima - Cusco| Morning| 1 hour 25 min
In the morning, you will be transferred to
the airport to board your flight to Cusco. On
arrival, you will be received and transferred
to your hotel.
In the afternoon, you will be picked up
from your hotel in order to begin your
City Tour, visiting Cusco’s Historical Inca
and Spanish Colonial Monuments, such as
the Main Square, known in Inca times as
Huacaypata or the Warrior’s Square; it was
the scene for many key events in Cusco’s
history. Then onto the Cathedral, originally
built on the site of the old temple of Suntur
Wasi (House of God), now the church of El
Triunfo, a particular interest are the choir
cloisters, the pulpit, the engravings on the
altar and furniture.
Continue onto the Church and Convent
of Santo Domingo, a Spanish construction
belonging to the Dominican Order built
upon the foundations of the Inca temple of
Koricancha or Temple of the Sun. Koricancha
(in quechua, site of gold) was the main
religious building of the Incas dedicated to
the worship of the Sun and whose walls,
according to the chroniclers, were plated
with sheets of gold. Magnificent blocks
of finely carved stone were used in its
construction.
Afterwards, you will visit the surrounding
ruins of the city of Cusco: Sacsayhuamán,
this huge Inca fortress is built on three
overlapping platforms, each of them over
360 m long. Then onto Tambomachay,
known as the Inca baths. It was apparently
a site dedicated to the worship of water
and a resting place for the Inca monarch
and Kenko, which was said to have been a
worship site. There is a huge 5, 9 m high
stone block that looks like a puma. There
are also passages, canals and stairways with
stone engravings representing animals.
Finally, Puca Pucará, which was an
administrative and military centre formed
by terraces, stairways, passages, turrets
and vaulted niches. At the end of the tour,
you will return to your hotel. Overnight.
Activity of the Day
: Half Day City Tour of Cusco &
Surrounding Ruins
(Group Service - 4 hours)
Meals
: Breakfast
Accommodation
: Selected Hotel
Altitude
: 3,399 m.a.s.l. / 11,152 ft.
Average Temperature
: 16°C / 61°F
Day 4: (Sun) Cusco - Sacred Valley
In the morning, at around 08:30, you will
be collected from your hotel and driven
overland to the Sacred Valley and to the
archaeological complex of Pisac, a journey
which will take approximately 1 hour and
35 minutes.
En route, you will stop to take some pictures
and admire the Pucara Bulls on the roofs
of Andean houses. These small bulls are
thought to be amulets that bring wealth
to each family who owns them. They are
usually given as gifts on weddings.
On arrival to the archaeological complex
of Pisac, you will begin our tour of the
site, during the course of our hike around
this area; appreciate the magnificent
Andean terraces, which were built to
expand the agriculture lands. Afterwards,
you will visit the artisan market of Pisac
a colourful local event that over the
centuries has attracted local traders and
remote communities from all over the
valley, dressed in their traditional and
colourful costumes. Enjoy the opportunity
to interact with local people, appreciate
their craftsmanship, handicrafts and local
fruit and vegetable stalls.
After a buffet lunch, you will make your
way to the town of Ollantaytambo, with
its distinct Inca urban planning, visit
the religious, astronomical and military
complex and observe how the ancient
Peruvians moved boulders of nearly
60 metric tons from one mountain to
another and across the river and valley.
Finally you will be transferred to your
hotel. Overnight.
Activity of the Day
: Full Day Sacred Valley : Pisac,
Market & Ollantaytambo
(Group Service - 7 hours)
Meals
: Breakfast - Lunch
Accommodation
: Selected Hotel
Altitude
: 2,800 m.a.s.l. / 9,186 ft.
Average Temperature
: 15°C / 59°F
Day 5: (Mon) Sacred Valley Machu Picchu
Train Ollantaytambo - Machu Picchu|First Class |Morning|
1hr 30 min
In the morning, you will be transferred to
the train station to board the First Class
train to Aguas Calientes, a small town
located below Machu Picchu. You will enjoy
a spectacular train journey crossing valleys,
mountains and typical communities. The
altitude will descend to 1,900 m.a.s.l.
crossing from the sierra to the cloud forests.
Upon arriving at Aguas Calientes,
reception at the train station and transfer
to the bus station to board your regular
bus uphill to Machu Picchu (approximately
20 minutes). This stone citadel, located
112 km from Cusco, was discovered
by Hiram Bingham in 1911. The citadel
was built on a very special spot covered
in vegetation between two mountains:
the Machu Picchu (old mountain) and
Huayna Picchu (young mountain), at the
foot of which meanders the Urubamba
or Vilcanota River (lower Jungle featuring
abundant flora and fauna). At your arrival
you will take the tour of the Sanctuary.
After completing the tour, you will return
to Aguas Calientes, where you will spend
the night.
Activity of the Day
: Tour of Machu Picchu
(Group Service - 2 hours)
Meals
: Breakfast
Accommodation
: Selected Hotel
Altitude
: 2,300 m.a.s.l. / 7,546 ft.
Average Temperature
: 16°C / 61°F
Day 6: (Tue) Machu Picchu - Cusco
Train Machu Picchu to Cusco| First
Class|Afternoon|3hrs 30 min
Morning is at leisure. In the afternoon
board your return train to Cusco. Upon
arrival, reception and transfer to your
hotel. Overnight.
Optional:
Consider a second visit to Machu Picchu
Sanctuary to feel the energy with the
new light of the day Extra cost per pax:
US$ 125 (Without a guide)
Meals
: Breakfast
Accommodation
: Selected Hotel
Altitude
: 3,399 m.a.s.l. / 11,152 ft.
Average Temperature
: 16°C / 61°F
Cusco
Puno
Day 7: (Wed) Cusco - Puno
Day 8: (Thu) Puno
In the morning, you will be transferred to
the local bus station, to board the Tourist
class regular bus to the city of Puno. It is a
full day trip starting at 7:00 a.m., crossing
the great anti plano along the snowcapped Andean Mountains. On route, you
will visit Andahuaylillas and the villages of
Raqchi and Pucará. Upon arrival, you will
be transferred to your hotel, where you
will spend the night.
In the morning you will begin your full
day visit to the floating island, known as
“Uros” in Lake Titicaca. Located 4 km / 2.5
miles from Puno, the original inhabitants
of these floating islands are said to
descend from one of the most ancient
peoples of the Americas, and still to this
day practice their ancient traditions. Their
dwellings made of totora reed, are built
on the surface of Lake Titicaca.
Meals
: Breakfast - Lunch
Accommodation
: Selected Hotel
Altitude
: 3,811 m.a.s.l. / 12,504 ft.
Average Temperature
: 12°C / 54°F
Afterwards, you will make your way
to the unique Island of Taquile, where
time appears to have stopped. The
Mediterranean atmosphere of this place
is striking, with its steps of stone and its
houses centered around the square. Its
indigenous community that lives here has
around 350 families that are descendants
of the Incas and well-known for their
textile activities, such as their beautifully
woven chumpis (belts), chullos (caps),
and ojotas (and sandals). According to
the custom, officials are distinguished by
black or brown caps.
Taquile also offers a magnificent lake
landscape from where the impressive
snowfalls of the Cordillera Real (Real
mountain chain) can be seen. In the
afternoon you will return to the hotel,
where you will spend the night. Overnight.
Activity of the Day
: Full Day at Uros & Taquile Islands
(Group Service - 8 hours)
Meals
: Breakfast - Lunch
Accommodation
: Selected Hotel
Altitude
: 3,811 m.a.s.l. / 12,504 ft.
Average Temperature
: 12°C / 54°F
Day 9: (Fri) Puno - Lima - Home
Flight Puno - Lima |Afternoon | 1hr 42 min
At a coordinated, you will be transferred
to the airport to board your flight to Lima.
On arrival; you will connect with your
international flight back home.
Meals
: Breakfast
Note: All itineraries are subject to change,
due to weather and other conditions
Lima
Puno
RECOMMENDED HOTELS TOURIST
Los Girasoles
Lima| Tourist
Taypikala Machu Picchu
Located in the tourist district of Miraflores, a short distance from
Central Park and its main tourist attractions. Contemporary in style,
designed for travelers and tourism businesses. There is 42 comfortable
rooms and pleasant living areas, lounge and restaurant - café, noted for
its cozy decor elements of local culture.
Taypikala Boutique Machupicchu is a beautiful and fresh Minimalist
Rustic building with light and comfort with a privileged location,
surrounded by life and nature that invites reflection and contemplation
of the work of the creator. We are located in Machu Picchu Pueblo.
Hotel Facilities: Business Center, Heat, Medical Assistance, Cafetería,
Room service, Bar, + Safe Box in front desk, Internet Wi-Fi
Hotel Facilities: Conference center, Front desk, Heating, Internet,
Laundry, Parking, Restaurant, Room service, Tv Cable, Wi Fi
Munay Wasi Inn
Cusco | Tourist
Colonial style hotel located within the historical and monumental
centre of the city of Cusco, 4 blocks from the Main Square. It facilitates
an easy access to the numerous tourist attractions and features of
interest that this unique city offers. There are 36 comfortable rooms
available for our guests.
Located in the Sacred Valley of Cusco, It is just minutes from Urubamba
and the cozy village of Ollantaytambo, where the main train station to
Machu Picchu is located. They are 24, built for your welfare. All have
terraces or balconies with a spectacular view. From your room you will
join the beautiful landscape of the Sacred Valley.
Hotel Facilities: Bar, Internet, Parking, Restaurant, Room service, Spa
Hacienda Plaza de Armas
Set in the heart of Puno, the Hotel Hacienda Plaza de Armas is a great
3 start hotel that can cater to a variety of needs. Puno, considered the
capitol of the Peru folkloric region, has many great sites and activities
which makes it a great tourist attraction. The hotel is situated in one
of the more historical districts of the area and provides comfort to the
highest standards.
Hotel Facilities: Restaurant, Bar, Traditional chapel, Internet, Safety
deposit box, telephone, fax, laundry service, storage luggage, room
service.
Inkallpa
Macchu Picchu | Tourist
Hotel Facilities: 24 hour Reception, Free Wi-Fi, Elevator/Lift, Dining
Room, Room Service, hair dryer
Sacred Valley | Tourist Superior
Puno | Tourist
RECOMMENDED HOTELS SUPERIOR
Antara
Lima| Superior
The Antara hotel is located just 100 meters from the two most important
avenues of the city and even in a quiet and ideal for the executive
requiring peace for pondering on his projects and activities. Without
transportation, you can be in minutes in the main restaurants, banks,
casinos, boutiques and even the beautiful bay of Lima.
Designed and maintained with a keen sense of beauty, The Inkaterra
Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel blends the simple lines of the autochthonous
Andean architecture, the exquisite handicraft of local artisans, and
tasteful furnishings. Eighty-six unique rooms.
Hotel Facilities: Andean sauna, Bar, Daily tea time, Gift shop, Housekeeping,
Internet, Laundry, Nature center guided walks, Spa, Wi-Fi.
Hotel Facilities: Fitness Centre, Business Services, Luggage Storage, Ice
Machine, Safe Deposit Boxes, Air Conditioned Facilities, Laundry/Valet
Service, Hairdresser, WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Costa del Sol Ramada Cusco
Cusco | Superior
Libertador Lago Titicaca
The Hotel is located in a colonial-era mansion that is considered part of
the cultural heritage of the city of Cusco; the building dates back to the
17th century, when the Marquis de Picoaga arrived in the city and built
himself a new home, employing stonework and murals. The 76 rooms
have been designed for the comfort of the guests and are spacious,
peaceful and fully equipped.
Libertador Lake Titicacais located on Esteves Island on the shores of Lake
Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world. Only five minutes away
from downtown Puno, 45 minutes from the Manco Cápac International
Airport in Juliaca and two hours from the Bolivian border. The hotel has
123 rooms, all of them has lake view.
Hotel Facilities: Conference center, Front desk, Heating, Housekeeping,
Internet Center, Laundry, Parking, Restaurant, Tv Cable, Wi-Fi
Hotel Facilities: ATM, Bar, Business center, Concierge, Direct dial phone,
Front desk, Hairdryer, Heating, Housekeeping, Internet, Laundry,
Minibar, Parking, Restaurant, Room service, Safe box, Wi Fi
Sonesta Posada del Inca Yucay
The 87-room Sonesta Posadas del Inca Yucay is located in the heart of
the Sacred Valley of the Incas, a one-hour drive from the ancient Inca
capital of Cusco and close to Machu Picchu. The Sonesta Yucay Posada
is a former 18th century colonial-style monastery and a small twon
surrounding the hotel. Near the Sonesta Posada are the craft markets
of Pisac and Chincheros, the Salt Mines of Maras, the town of Moray,
Ollantaytambo ruins and Machu Picchu.
Hotel Facilities: Alpaca clothes shop, Bar, Business center, Crafts and
jewelry store, Currency exchange, Front desk, Hair dryer, Heating,
Housekeeping, Internet, Restaurant.
Machu Picchu Pueblo
Machu Picchu | Superior
Sacred Valley | Superior
Sacred Valley | Superior
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