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itineraries – Highlights of Peru
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HIGHLIGHTS OF PERU DAY
1 (Friday)
LIMA
Arrival
in Lima, free day to roam around the city or take optional
tours. You will be transferred to your hotel. Meals on
your own.
DAY
2 (Saturday)
LIMA
/ CUSCO
Transfer
early to the airport for your 55 minute flight to Cusco,
morning free to acclimatize. Afternoon tour of the city
and surrounding ruins of Sacsayhuaman, Kenko and Tambomachay
returning to your hotel in the evening - lunch and dinner
on your own.
DAY
3 (Sunday)
CUSCO
/ URUBAMBA RIVER / PISAC
Leaving
early we will be taken to our put-in point on the Urubamba
river. A safety and familiarisation briefing will be followed
by a half - day float on this section of the river. After
lunch visit Pisac, one of the main archaeological sites
in the Sacred Valley with a fantastic view of surroundings.
This valley runs from East to West for a good part of
the way and is strewn with archaeological remains of Inca
and Pre-Inca origin - extensive terracing, villages, fortresses
and outposts with vestiges of agricultural activity, making
it a unique experience. Evening arrival at your hotel,
dinner on your own.
(River:
3 hours. Tours: 3 hours.)
DAY
4 (Monday)
URUBAMBA
RIVER / OLLANTAYTAMBO
We
proceed early to another section of the river depending
on water conditions to end our half day float in the vicinity
of the citadel and fortress of Ollantaytambo. If this
is not possible due to water levels we will undertake
a hike to visit a more remote site near the Sacred Valley
- Maras, Moray, Pumamarca or Huilloc. Lunch will be provided,
return for overnight, dinner on your own. (River: 2 hours.
Tours: 3 hours.)
DAY
5 (Tuesday)
URUBAMBA
VALLEY / MACHU PICCHU
Catching
the train in Ollantaytambo the tracks wind their way through
an ever-narrowing gorge, entering the Machu Picchu Sanctuary,
to finally reach Machu Picchu village from where a bus
ride will bring us to the lost citadel of the Incas. An
all-day guided excursion with lunch included will end
with a transfer to your hotel in town. Overnight at hotel,
dinner on your own.
DAY
6 (Wednesday)
MACHU
PICCHU / CUSCO
The
Machu Picchu Sanctuary has many natural attractions due
to its status as a protected area and some of these can
be experienced on this day - birdlife and plants, such
as orchids, bromelids and ferns. An alternative is to
roam the ruins on your own (entrance fee not included)
or walk through the village and surrounding trails. Afternoon
four hour train return to Cusco where you will be met
and transferred to your hotel. Lunch and dinner on your
own.
DAY
7 (Thursday)
CUSCO
Free
day for shopping, further sightseeing or one-day programs
to other Inca sites or activities like horse-back riding,
mountain biking and one-day hikes. Lunch and dinner on
your own.
DAY
8 (Friday)
CUSCO
/ OUT
After
breakfast transfer to the airport or train-station for
your on going airline connection or program within Peru.
NOTE:
This trip can connect with our fixed departures to the
Cordillera Vilcanota, Colca Canyon and Cordillera Blanca
or any other extension in Peru. With a minimum of four
it operates on any day.
SEASON: All Year. Departs any Friday SERVICES INCLUDED: Transportation, bilingual guides, river equipment (life-jackets,paddles, helmets), breakfasts and lunches during full day excursions (hikes or river trips), lodging on double basis in comfortable country inns and entry fees to museums or archaeological sites during journey. NOT INCLUDED: Lunches in the cities, dinners on the trip, alcoholic beverages, extras taxes, tips, laundry service, additional tours, insurance and airline tickets (where applicable). |
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