PRIVATE PERU TOUR 1

7 Days / 6 Nights 

Tour Brief

7day/6 night tour in Private service with entrance tickets, guided tours, airport transfers, bus and train tickets and accommodation in US 3* hotels

Destination background

Cuzco was the ancient capital of the Incas which was subsequently built upon by the Spanish Conquistadores in the 16th century who erected grand colonial mansions and beautiful cathedrals and churches. Considered the most important pre-colonial city in the Americas it is also the gateway to Machu Picchu, the new seventh wonder of the world. Machu Picchu, the lost city of the Incas, was a religious centre built on the saddle of a mountain high in the Andes and which today is accessed by train or for the more adventurous by a 4 day trek popularly known as the Inca Trail. And an excursion to Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world and finally if you want just tell us and you will have a free tour to sillustani tombs in puno. This tour is ideal for those who have limited time but who wish to explore the very highlights of Peru. We do encourage you to spend extra days in Cuzco with a possible extra night at Machu Picchu. A fabulous Contact us for further details

Itinerary

Day 1: Lima

Arrival in Lima, reception and transfer to your hotel,

Day 2: CUZCO (Breakfast)

Morning transfer to the airport for the flight to Cuzco. Arrival in Cuzco, reception and transfer to your hotel, Welcome drink of coca tea to help acclimatize to the 3400m setting of Cuzco. Free Afternoon or if you want and are felling no tired you can arrange de guided visit of the four ruins nearby; the Sacsayhuaman Fortress overlooking the of Cuzco, a pre Inca architectural masterpiece; Kenko, a rock sanctuary whose main attraction is the monolithic altar representing a puma, the red Fortress of Puca-Pucara and Tambomachay, a beautiful fountain fed by a spring forming a series of basins continue to the city of Cuzco; the Main Square, the Cathedral and the Koricancha or Temple of the Sun. Return to your hotel. For More info about this optional city tour ask to your travel consultant.

Day 3 SACRED VALLEY-PISAC-OLLANTAYTAMBO (Breakfast & buffet lunch)

Full-day excursion to the beautiful Urubamba, the Sacred Valley of the Inca situated between Pisac and Ollantaytambo. It is an exceptionally fertile valley that was and still remains the larder of Cuzco. Visit the village of Pisac, founded during colonial times, and set at the foot of a hill crowned by the remains of an ancient Inca city. On Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, Indians barter their products in the main square and artisans from around the area sell their woven alpaca wool blankets and ponchos, engraved gourds, antique reproductions, jewellery, etc. On Sundays it is also the meeting place for Mayors from all the villages in the region, dressed in their traditional costumes to attend morning mass. After a buffet lunch, a visit to Ollantaytambo, the only Inca town which was not defeated by the Spanish with an opportunity to explore the ruins which tower above. Late afternoon return to Cuzco whilst visiting en-route the traditional market of Chinchero. Return to your hotel.

Day 4: CUZCO-MACHU PICCHU (Breakfast)

Early transfer to the railway station for the 06.00 departure to Aguas Calientes in Backpacker class train and then a bus ride up to the spectacular Machu Picchu ruins (25 minutes). Guided visit of Machu Picchu. Built by the Inca Pachacutec, comprising stone blocks fitted with masterful precision that harmoniously blends into the mountain landscape. There are many theories as to the origins behind Machu Picchu but three of the most popular ideas include a temple to the sun, a fortress against the jungle inhabitants or a sanctuary for the Incas. This fabulous city has houses, temples, warehouses, a large central square, all connected by narrow roads and steps, and is surrounded by terraces cut into the mountain side which were used for agriculture. After the tour, free time to enjoy this magical and spiritual wonder. Opportunity for a trek (approx 1 hour) up to the sungate (Intipunku), which is a part of the Inca Trail, for a magical view of the sanctuary. Return to Cuzco with the train. Arrival and transfer to your hotel.

Day 5: CUZCO - PUNO (Breakfast & lunch)

Departure by tourist bus to Puno. The journey will take you across the imposing altiplano region of Peru affording magnificent views of the majestic snow peaks of the. Along the route, there shall be plenty of opportunities to see alpacas and vicuñas in their natural habitat. A stop for lunch. Stops will also be made at Pukara and several other archaeological sites. Arrival in Puno and transfer to your hotel

Day 6: PUNO - TITIKAKA LAKE (Breakfast & lunch)

Early transfer to the port for the boat journey on Lake Titicaca to the floating islands of Uros. Made entirely of reeds and inhabited by the Aymara Uros people, they live in huts built on platforms of reeds, not more than 30-40 cms/1foot thick. Short hike on the islands, then the boat trip continues as far as the island of Taquile. Members of this self supporting Aymara community receive visitors in their colourful national costume and show them around the island. Taquile is renowned for its fine, decorative weavings. Lunch before returning to your hotel in Puno.

Day7: PUNO - LIMA (Breakfast)

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for the flight to Lima and your return flight home.
End of our services.

Tours Price:

2* Price per person US$1199.00 - based on two people sharing

3*Price per person US$1289.00 - based on two people sharing

4* Price per person US$1769.00 - based on two people sharing

5* Price per person US$2199.00 - based on two people sharing

Flights:

• Flight tickets: Lima – Cuzco, US$179.00 per route.
• Flight tickets: Juliaca – Lima, US$179.00 per route.

Our Price Includes:

• 1 night accommodation in twin/double rooms at recommended hotel with private bathroom, including breakfast in Lima.
• 3 night's accommodation in twin/double rooms at recommended hotel with private bathroom, including breakfast in Cusco.
• 2 night's accommodation in twin/double rooms at recommended hotels with private bathroom, including breakfast In Puno.
• All transfers, tours and excursions as per itinerary in Private service with English speaking guides.
• All meals as per itinerary denoted by B, L and D.
• Train tickets: Cusco - Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu) - Cuzco.
• All entrance fees and tips.

Our price does not include:

• International air tickets and associated taxes.
• Domestic air tickets
• Meals not specified on the itinerary.
• All domestic flights require a US$6.00 charge (airport tax), payable at the airport.
• Personal expenses such as telephone bills, laundry expenses, beverages, etc.
• Insurance against theft, loss, illness and/or accident.
• Baggage porterage and other extras not specified

Trains

• • Backpacker train as standard. Upgrade to Vistadome available at $60per person.
• • Vistadome train as standard. Upgrade to Hiram Bingham Luxury train available at $475 per person.

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