Trip to Peru
by Tucano Peru
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Group Tour Guaranteed Departure - Minimun 2 passengers
Every Friday
PERU HIGHLITES I
Lima - Cusco
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Peru
Lima - Cusco
Peru Journeys
7 days - 6 nights
Lima (1 night) - Sacred Valley (2 nights) Machu Picchu (1 night) - Cusco (2 nights)
Culture & Heritage - Archaeology - Scenic Views
Easy
Selected Hotels
Tourist - Superior
Every Friday
All year
Included
English
Included
Lima
Cusco
Day 1: (Fri) Lima
Upon arrival, on the first day of your trip
to Peru, you will be welcomed by our
personnel at Lima airport, who will have a
board with your name, 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.
Lima
Cusco
to the airport to board your flight to
Cusco. On arrival you will be received at
the airport 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.
Day 2: (Sat) Lima - Cusco Sacred Valley
Flight Lima - Cusco | Morning | 1 hour 30 min
On the way you will stop on route 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.
In the morning, you will be transferred
Afterwards, you will visit the artisan market
Accommodation
: Selected hotel
Altitude
: 144 m.a.s.l.
Average Temperature
: 20°C
of Pisac a colorful local event that over
the centuries has attracted local traders
and remote communities from all over
the valley, dressed in their traditional and
colorful costumes enjoy the opportunity
to interact with local people, appreciate
their craftsmanship, handicrafts and local
fruit and vegetable stalls.
Finally you will be transferred to your
hotel at the Sacred Valley. Overnight.
Activity of the Day
: Full Day Sacred Valley : Pisac &
Market (Private - 5 hours)
Meals
: Breakfast - Box Lunch
Accommodation
: Selected Hotel
Altitude
: 3,399 m.a.s.l. / 11,152 ft.
Average Temperature
: 16°C / 61°F
Day 3: (Sun) Sacred Valley
Today you will visit Chinchero, a small
traditional village located on the way to
Urubamba from Cusco. At Chinchero you will
visit a traditional weaving workshop were you
will be given a very interesting presentation
on how the local artisans use natural
products such as various plants, minerals and
even insects, to obtain the varied selection of
colors used to dye their textiles.
Afterwards, we move on to the Maras
Salt Mines. These Salt Mines have been
used since long before the Inca times. The
extraction method employed involves using
an ancient drying process, whereby saltwater,
flowing from an underground stream, is left
in thousands of wells until it has evaporated,
leaving behind only the salt, which is then
ready to be sold or exchanged for provisions.
Next, we continue towards the
Archaeological Site of Moray, these unusual
Inca constructions, mostly consisting
of several enormous terraced circular
depressions, have been built in such a way
that the temperature difference from the
highest and the lowest terrace can be of
up to 10 °C. Moray seems to have been an
Inca agricultural experiment station to adapt
crops to different microclimates.
boulders of nearly 60 metric tons from one
mountain to another across the river and
valley. Finally, return to your hotel in the
Sacred Valley. Overnight.
Leaving Moray, head to Urubamba, one
of the Sacred Valleys biggest in towns for
lunch and then continue to Ollantaytambo.
After traveling for 25 minutes, you will
reach the town of Ollantaytambo, which
has a distinct Inca urban planning. Visit the
religious, astronomical and military complex
and observe how ancient Peruvians moved
Day 4: (Mon) Sacred Valley Machu Picchu
Activity of the Day
: Full Day Sacred Valley: Chinchero,
Maras, Moray & Ollantaytambo
(Private- 8 hours)
Meals
: Breakfast - Lunch
Accommodation
: Selected Hotel
Altitude
: 2,800 m.a.s.l. / 9,186 ft.
Average Temperature
: 15°C / 59°F
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 be transferred to your hotel in Aguas
Calientes where you will spend the night.
Activity of the Day
: Tour of Machu Picchu
(Group Service - 3 hours)
Meals
: Breakfast
Accommodation
: Selected Hotel
Altitude
: 2,300 m.a.s.l. / 7,546 ft.
Average Temperature : 16°C / 61°F
Day 5: (Tue) Machu Picchu - Cusco
Train Machu Picchu - Cusco |First Class|Afternoon |3 hours
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
Day 6: (Wed) Cusco
In the morning, 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. Finally you will return
to your hotel. Afternoon is at leisure.
Overnight at Cusco.
Activity of the Day
: Half Day City Tour & 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 7: (Thu) Cusco - Lima International departure
Flight Cusco - Lima |Morning|1 hour 30 min
At the coordinated time, transfer to
the airport to board your flight to Lima.
On arrival, you will connect with your
international flight back home.
Meals
Lima
Cusco
: Breakfast
Note: All itineraries are subject to change,
due to weather and other conditions. All
times indicated are approximate, and are
also subject to change.
RECOMMENDED HOTELS SUPERIOR
Antara
RECOMMENDED HOTELS TOURIST
Lima| Superior
Los Girasoles
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.
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.
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.
Sonesta Posada del Inca Yucay
Lima| Tourist
Hotel Facilities: Conference center, Front desk, Heating, Internet,
Laundry, Parking, Restaurant, Room service, Tv Cable, Wi Fi
Sacred Valley | Superior
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.
Inkallpa
Sacred Valley | Tourist Superior
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
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
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.
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: Business Center, Heat, Medical Assistance, Cafetería,
Room service, Bar, + Safe Box in front desk, Internet Wi-Fi
Hotel Facilities: Andean sauna, Bar, Daily tea time, Gift shop, Housekeeping,
Internet, Laundry, Nature center guided walks, Spa, Wi-Fi.
Costa del Sol Ramada Cusco
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.
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
Taypikala Machu Picchu
Macchu Picchu | Tourist
Cusco | Superior
Munay Wasi Inn
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.
Hotel Facilities: Restaurant, Bar, Traditional chapel, Internet, Safety
deposit box, telephone, fax, laundry service, storage luggage, room
service.
Cusco | Tourist
Desde Peru: +51 (1) 435 5333
Desde U.S.A.:
+1 (806) 440 0530
Desde U.K:
Desde Brasil:
+44 (0) 20 3371 7756
+55 2139 5621 99
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