Peru Traditional I
8 days / 7 nights

PROGRAM DETAILS

Starting point : Lima, Cusco and Puno
Type : Archeological, Cultural and Ecological.
Airfares : Domestic flights included
Feel free to ask for extra services, this tour is customizable.

ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY
B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner

Day 1: Arrival LIMA

Assistance on your arrival in Lima and transfer to your selected hotel. Free time to rest and prepare for starting your trip around this magical country. Overnight.

Day 2: LIMA / CUSCO - City Tour + 4 ruins (B)

Early in the morning, transfer to airport to take a flight to Cusco. Assistance on arrival in Cusco and transfer to your selected hotel. Free time to take a short rest to be acclimatized to the altitude. In the afternoon, city tour of cusco visiting the Main Square, the Cathedral and the Temple of the Sun or Korikancha. Then, drive out of the city to visit the inka sites of Kenko, Tambomachay, Puca Pucara and the impressive fortress of Sacsayhuaman, built strategically on a hill overlooking Cusco; famous for its enormous carved stones joined with astounding precision to form the outer walls. Some of these stones stand over 9m / 30ft tall and weight over 350 tons.

Day 3: CUSCO - Machu Picchu (B)(L)

The day starts with an early morning rise to transfer to Cusco train station for a three hour train journey to the famous inka Citadel of Machu Picchu, also known as "The Lost City of the inkas". Arrive at Aguas Calientes station followed by a 30-minute bus drive, climbing 6km of winding road, to the incredible Machu Picchu. Upon arrival, we´ll participate in a guided tour of the Citadel, visiting the Main Plaza, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Sun Dial(Intiwatana), the Royal Quarters, the Temple of the Three Windows and various burial grounds. After the tour you will have time to stroll around the archaeological site at your leisure. Lunch in a restaurant at Aguas Calientes town. Late afternoon return to Cusco. Overnight at selected hotel in Cusco.

Día 4: CUSCO - Sacred Valley of the inkas (B)(L)

Excursion to the "Sacred Valley of the inkas", a succession of picturesque towns, agricultural terraces and archeological sites. On Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, we´ll have the opportunity to bargain with vendors or stroll at the Pisac's typical Indian market, with a catholic mass service on Sunday (celebrated in Quechua, the native language). Lunch at a local restaurant in the Sacred Valley.
In the afternoon pass through Calca and Urubamba towns to arrive to the inka Fortress and Citadel of Ollantaytambo, which was built to guard the entry of this part of the valley and protect it from enemies of the lower jungles; consisting in a series of superimposed terraces of carved stones accessed by long staircases. We will have the opportunity to walk through the quaint streets of the nearby town, religious and agricultural centre during the inka Empire, and get a clear idea of the military strategy against possible invasions. On our way back to Cusco we will visit the picturesque Andean village of Chinchero where the remains of what was the royal hacienda of Tupac inka Yupanqui lies. Admire its well preserved inka Wall at the Main Square, visit the beautiful colonial temple built on inka foundations, with interesting frescoes on the portico. Back to Cusco in the afternoon.

Day 5: CUSCO / PUNO (B)

Breakfast At fixed time, transport from hotel to the bus station for your departure to Puno city. At your arrival, reception and transfer to your selected hotel. Lodging. Free night for personal activities.

Day 6: PUNO - Titicaca Lake, Floating Islands of the Uros and Taquile Island (B)(L)

Early in the morning, we will have an unforgettable motorboat excursion on the waters of Titicaca Lake to the unique "Floating Islands" of the Uros. These ancient inhabitants of the lake, known as the Water Tribe, have built their own "islands" by periodically adding new layers of a type of reed unique to the area called "totora" (Scirpus Totora), vegetable fibre from the Papiro family. Their homes and boats are also made from this material. We continue our motorboat trip to Taquile island, inhabited by Quechua-speaking natives who have developed efficient and unique social systems, as well as fine hand weaving techniques, down through generations. After lunch in a local Taquile inn, we have a walk through the various hills and archaeological sites of this 6 km long island. In the afternoon, return to Puno for overnight at the hotel.

Day 7: PUNO : Chullpas of Sillustani on route / Lima(B)

Early in the morning, transfer to Juliaca airport to take your flight to Lima. On the way to the airport, we will visit the famous Chullpas of Sillustani: stone cylinder burial chambers used by the Aymaras to bury their important leaders. Lake Umayo, located in front of the Chullpas, adds further beauty to the place. Here you also have the opportunity to observe several local typical birds. Upon arrival in Lima, transfer to selected hotel. Overnigth.

Día 8: LIMA Out (B)

Breakfast. Transfer to airport to take a flight . End of Service.

TOUR INCLUSIONS

Lima:
- In/Out transfers in Lima
- 02 nights accomodation in Lima
- Applicable Taxes
Cusco:
- In/Out transfers in Cusco
- 03 nigths accomodation in Cusco
- City Tour + 4 ruins, Sacred Valley of the inkas, Machu Picchu
- Transport in bus to Puno
- Applicable Taxes
Puno:
- In/Out transfers in Puno
- 02 nights accommodation in Puno
- Uros and Taquile Island
- Bilingual guided tours
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary
- Applicable Taxes

PRICE

Type	Price US$
Adult	920.00
Student	890.00

If you have a larger group, please contact us