Peru Express Package Tour 8 Days Visit (50579 times)
Duration: 8 Days and 7 Nights Departures: Daily departures from Lima Peru Activities: Cusco City tour and Nearby ruins, Full day tour to Machu Picchu and Visit the islands in lake titikaka Airfares: NOT INCLUDED, can easily be included in the package upon request Customizable: YES, feel free to ask for extra services or modifications DAY 1 LIMA Pick up upon arrival at Lima's airport and transportation to the hotel. Overnight (No meals)
DAY 2 CUSCO Transfer to the Lima airport for the flight to Cuzco (Airfare Not Included). Upon arrival to Cusco Airport. Reception and transportation to the Hotel where you will receive an aromatic coca tea to stimulating for the height, will have the free morning to rest and also we suggest you have a light lunch either at your hotel or in one of the surrounded; in the afternoon we will depart on a guided city tour, where tourist have the opportunity to visit 6 places (entrance to the archaeological centers and museums including) we will visit the Main square, Cathedral, the Koricancha (temple of the sun) and in addition we will make a route bordering archaeological centers like Sacsayhuaman Fortress, Q'enko, Puka Pukara and Tambomachay, tour finishes 6:30pm approximately at the main square in order you can take dinner in one of the exquisite restaurants in the area, then overnight. (B)
NOTES: *City tour: from 1.45pm to 6:30pm approx. (Pickup from the hotel starts at 1:15pm) *Optional Buffet Dinner with Folkloric Show: Adding $30 per person
DAY 3 FULL DAY SACRED VALLEY TOUR Breakfast. You will be picked up at 8:15 am. Full day excursion to the Urubamba Valley visiting: The colorful Indian market in Pisac where a mixture of color, tradition will be able appreciated. Pisac is located to the entrance of the Sacred Valley followed by Ollantaytambo. Most people visit Pisac to see the market on Sunday, but there are smaller markets on both Tuesday and Thursday. However Pisac is a pretty village and has plenty of small handicraft shops and is worth a visit on any day of the week as is a good place to buy the local ceramics including a huge and varied collection of hand-painted multi-coloured beads. Lunch in a typical restaurant in Urubamba then we continue with Ollantaytambo which is an attractive little town located at the western end of the Sacred Valley, considered the older town continuously occupied of the American continent is located at the foot of some spectacular Inca ruins which protected the strategic entrance to the lower Urubamba Valley. The narrow streets of Ollantaytambo, along with their channels that have not varied from the Inca time, evoke their ancestral inheritance, and then finish visiting Chinchero. Chinchero is a small Andean Indian village located high up on the windswept plains of Anta at 3762m about 30km from Cusco and is believed to be the mythical birthplace of the rainbow. Its major claim to tourism is its colorful Sunday market which is much less tourist-orientated than the market at Pisac. At the end, return to Cusco arriving at 6:30pm approximately at the main plaza. The night is free for you to eat in a restaurant of your choice; although we always have plenty of suggestions for you should you require them. (B, L)
Note: Take this tour on market days: Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday // Bilingual Guided tour on different days
DAY 4 FULL DAY MACHUPICCHU TOUR Early breakfast and pickup to go the train station to depart to Machu Picchu, the trip takes about 4 hours. During the trip we will have an amazing view of the landscapes of the Sacred Valley of Urubamba and the Amazon rainforest providing you a small hint of how much Peru has to offer. Upon arrival to the little town of Aguas Calientes you will have to approach the bus station towards Machupicchu the “Lost City of the Incas” (Only 20 minutes ride) to receive a professional guided tour by this Huge Historical Sanctuary visiting the Main Plaza, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Sun Dial, the Royal Quarters, the Temple of the Three Windows and various burial grounds follow by some free time to explore the zone on your own and experience the energy and force contained therein, an according time, we will go down to the Aguas Calientes town to take the train that will return us to Cusco City. Reception at the train station and transfer to your accommodation. (B, L).
TRAIN SERVICES: The Hiram Bingham is the most luxurious way to journey between Cusco and Machu Picchu. For many visitors a trip to Machu Picchu is a once in a lifetime experience, and the Hiram Bingham assures a magical journey, never to be forgotten. The carriages are painted a distinctive blue and gold and the interiors are luxurious, warm and inviting with elegant decoration in the style of the 1920's Pullman trains. Each of the carriages has been furnished in polished wood and brass with large chairs and plenty of space to stretch out. As you board, the tables are exquisitely laid, ready for your meal, with gleaming crystal and polished cutlery. On board you will be served by a team of dedicated waiters who will attend to your every need and make sure your journey is as comfortable and luxurious as you imagined. The Vistadome connect your senses through a sophisticated and sensory travel experience; is the ideal train for those who want to be in contact with the environment and appreciate the wonderful journey to Machu Picchu. Surrounded entirely by glass and wagons with large panoramic windows offering incomparable scenic views and innumerous opportunities to capture amazing pictures, Vistadome travelers feel connected and part of the impressive landscape of Peru.
The Vistadome also has air conditioning and heating, leather seats that adjust the body to provide comfort and relaxation during the entire trip and has a different service, which allows the visitor to be immersed and feel the Andean culture through its landscapes, music, dance and even food carefully prepared with local ingredients The Expedition is a travel experience with all the quality and benefits at a lower cost. Is a service designed for the traveler's comfort, with four passenger seats located in front of each other, so you can share your experience, and for the faithful backpack that is always with you we offer racks placed above the seats. Also, this train has panoramic windows, air conditioning and heating, and Andean music that creates a cheerful atmosphere.
DAY 5 CUSCO - PUNO Early breakfast and transfer to the bus station so you can take the ride to Puno. Depart Cusco on guided bus to Puno, visiting on the route picturesque towns and archeological sites such as Andahuaylillas, Raqchi, Sicuani, La Raya and Pukara. Lunch included. Afternoon arrival in Puno, reception and transfer to your accommodation. Overnight at the hotel. (B,L) (*) Additional fare if travelling by train. Ask for availability.
DAY 6 UROS AND TAQUILE ISLANDS You will be picked up from your hotel at 6:30 a.m., to go to the port of Puno to take a tourist motor boat and to direct towards the wonders floating islands of the Uros. After a 2 hour motorboat ride, you will arrive at the Uros island in the Titikaka lake. Fishermen and hunters inhabit the floating islands of the Uros. The residents of the Uros are known as the “water tribe”, because they must construct its own Islands periodically, adding new layers of totora reeds, which grows in the lake, to create the conditions that ensure the islands stay afloat. The dense roots that the plants develop support the island. The roofs are waterproof and the houses are extremely humid because of the surrounding water. They used it as home and trade centers for the natives, who use hand-made boats of the same material as their means of transportation. At present, they speak Quechua and Aymara. Following this exciting tour, you will be led to the Island of Taquile, , place where the form of typical and rustic experience was appraised, the place is colorful and landscaping, where they even maintain its customs, ritual, religious and folkloric traditions, in the town of Taquile we will taste a typical lunch with fresh fish (trout). There is also a craft fair on the plaza that sells exceptional wool goods which are of very fine quality and somewhat expensive. Taquile Island is famous for its craft production, particularly for its beautiful textiles. The island is narrow at about 1 Km. wide and 6 to 7 Km. long. The visit could be exhausting because of the altitude (13,000 ft above sea level). On Taquile there are numerous pre-Inca and Inca ruins as well as Inca terracing. We will return in Puno in the afternoon, overnight (B,L)
DAY 7 SILLUSTANI - LIMA Breakfast. Transfer to the airport to take the flight to Lima (Airfare Not Included). On the route to the airport, we will visit at the Sillustani Chullpas (pre-Colombian funeral towers). The scenery is desert but impressive, in a beautiful setting on a peninsula on Ayumara lake about 32 Km. from Puno. Most of the towers date from the period of Inca occupation in the 15th century; the engineering involved in their construction is more complex than anything the Incas built. Upon arrival Lima's airport, reception and transfer to the hotel and overnight (B)
DAY 8 TRANSFER OUT Breakfast and according time, transportation will be provided to go the airport (B).
END OUR SERVICES
INCLUDES: All hotel and lodge accommodations based on double or single occupancy. All scheduled transportation. All transfers. All scheduled excursions with English-speaking guide services. All entrance fees. Meals as specified in the itinerary. B=Breakfast; L=Lunch; D=Dinner.
IMPORTANT: For a better service, the company informs you that it has autonomy to change the Hotels mentioned in the itinerary with another one of similar category if therefore sees it by advisable taking into account justifiable availability of spaces or other reasons, if this it is the case you will be notified ahead of time.
NOT INCLUDE: International and domestic airfares, airport departure taxes or visa fees, excess baggage charges, additional nights during the trip due to flight cancellations, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages or bottled water, snacks, insurance of any kind, laundry, phone calls, radio calls or messages, reconfirmation of international flights and items of personal nature.
Basic Class 2** Casa de Baraybar, Orquidea Real, Munay Tambo
Tourist Class 3*** Runcu, Los Andes de America, Qelqatani
First Class 4**** Novotel, Casa Andina P.C
Luxury Class 5***** Country Club, Monasterio, Libertador Isla Estevez
BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY 2 PEOPLE Basic Class 2** Lodging Lima Casa de Baraybar, Lodging Cusco Orquidea Real, Train Tickets on Expedition, Lunch on Hatuchay Tower, Lodging Puno Munay Tambo, Price per Person
$ 1039.00
BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY 2 PEOPLE Tourist Class 3*** Lodging Lima Runcu, Lodging Cusco Los Andes de America, Train Tickets on Vistadome, Lunch on Sanctuary Lodge, Lodging Puno Qelqatani Price, per Person
$ 1245.00
BASED ON SINGLE OCCUPANCY 1 PERSON Basic Class 2** Lodging Lima Casa de Baraybar, Lodging Cusco Orquidea Real, Train Tickets on Expedition, Lunch on Hatuchay Tower, Lodging Puno Munay Tambo, Price per Person
$ 1310.00
BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY 2 PEOPLE First Class 4**** Lodging Lima Novotel, Lodging Cusco Casa Andina P.C, Train Tickets on Vistadome, Lunch on Sanctuary Lodge, Lodging Puno Casa Andina P.C Price, per Person
$ 1620.00
BASED ON SINGLE OCCUPANCY 1 PERSON Tourist Class 3*** Lodging Lima Runcu, Lodging Cusco Los Andes de America, Train Tickets on Vistadome, Lunch on Sanctuary Lodge, Lodging Puno Qelqatani Price, per Person
$ 1645.00
BASED ON SINGLE OCCUPANCY 1 PERSON First Class 4**** Lodging Lima Novotel, Lodging Cusco Casa Andina P.C, Train Tickets on Vistadome, Lunch on Sanctuary Lodge, Lodging Puno Casa Andina P.C Price, per Person
$ 2432.00
BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY 2 PEOPLE Luxury Class 5***** Lodging Lima Country Club, Lodging Cusco Monasterio, Train Tickets on Hiram Bingham, Lunch on At train, Lodging Puno Libertador Isla Estevez Price, per Person
$ 2750.00
BASED ON SINGLE OCCUPANCY 1 PERSON Luxury Class 5***** Lodging Lima Country Club, Lodging Cusco Monasterio, Train Tickets on Hiram Bingham, Lunch on At train, Lodging Puno Libertador Isla Estevez Price, per Person
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