Machu Picchu 11 Days/8 Nights
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US$5,999.00 (single room occupancy)
US$5,999.00 (single room occupancy)
Itinerary:
Day 1 – U.S. / Lima
Sep 18 Sunday
Fly to Lima.
Day 2 – Lima (Peru)
Sep 19 Monday
Upon flight arrival at Lima, capital of Peru, you will be met and transferred to your hotel.
(Dinner)
Overnight: Miraflores Park Hotel
http://www.miraflorespark.com/web/olim/miraflores.jsp
Day 3 – Lima / Paracas
Sep 20 Tuesday
This morning your sightseeing is in the fabled ‘City of Kings’, in the colonial heart of Lima, where you will visit the magnificent grandeur of the Plaza de Armas, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as the magnificently ornate church of San Francisco, a beautiful mix of baroque and Mudejar styling, which is renowned for its tile work and panelled ceilings.
Afternoon travel south of Lima by the Pan-American Highway to visit the famous complex of Pachacamac, ancient sacred place dedicated to Pachacamac god.
We drive through large valley as such as Mala, Cañete, Chincha, San Clemente and finally arrive to the city of Paracas. Paracas National Reserve, declared World Heritage Natural Side by UNESCO. The reason for this rich wildlife is the cold upwelling of the Humboldt Current.
(Breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Overnight: La Hacienda Bahia Resort
http://www.hoteleslahacienda.com/paracas/index_paracas.html
Day 4 – Paracas / Nazca Lines Flight – Lima
Sep 21 Wednesday
Transfer to the aerodrome of Pisco, from where we take light airplane for the famous Nazca Lines flight. The over flight run through south valley of Ica, Rio Grande and Palpa Valley, San Jose and finally arrive to plateau of Pampas San Jose. On the flightseeing trip you fly, to observe these mysterious, enigmatic and massive animal figures, visible only from the air, carved into the desert floor many centuries ago by the Nazca people. The flight takes one hour and 45 minutes to see the figures and lines of the Nazca civilization.
Then drive to Ica to visit a winery. Here, see how Pisco is distilled. There is a chance to sample it and perhaps buy a bottle or two to bring home with you. Finally, visit the Ica Archaeological Museum.
Afternoon return to Lima.
(Breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Overnight: Miraflores Park Hotel
http://www.miraflorespark.com/web/olim/miraflores.jsp
Day 5 – Lima / Cuzco / Sacred Valley
Sep 22 Thursday
Fly to Cuzco.
Upon arrival, bus drive for Pisac, a village in the Sacred Valley on the Urubamba River. Visit the impressive Inca complex, the archaeological site of Ollantaytambo fortress, with terraces built on its hills. Ollantaytambo was the royal estate of Emperor Pachacutec who conquered the region, built the town and a ceremonial center.
Overnight at the tranquil valley village by the river.
(Breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Overnight: Tambo del Inka
http://www.starwoodhotels.com/luxury/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=3285
Day 6 – Sacred Valley / Machu Picchu
Sep 23 Friday
Machu Picchu, “The Lost City of the Incas” was built about 1450 and abandoned 100 years later. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983, and is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
Travel by Vistadome train from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu, the famous ‘Lost City’ of the Incas. Enjoy a guided tour of what is surely one of the most spectacular archaeological sites anywhere on earth. Hidden amongst the breathtaking Andean mountains, until its ‘discovery’ in 1911 by Hiram Bingham, the city is a quite exceptional collection of tombs, temples, stairways and palaces that served as a major ceremonial and agricultural centre for the Inca Empire.
(Breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Overnight: Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo
http://www.inkaterra.com/en/machu-picchu
Day 7 – Machu Picchu / Ollantaytambo / Cuzco
Sep 24 Saturday
This morning is yours to do as please ...... which might include returning to Machu Picchu to explore more of the site.
This afternoon you will take your Vistadome train to Ollantaytambo and transfer by bus to Cuzco City.
The city of Cuzco, located at 11,150 feet (3,400 meters) above sea-level and former capital of the Inca Empire, was declared Cultural Patrimony of Humanity by UNESCO in 1983 and is with no doubt one of the most important in Peru. Through its cobblestone streets are discovered Incan buildings, next to colonial buildings of Baroque Andean style.
(Breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Overnight: Hotel Monasterio
http://www.monasteriohotel.com/web/ocus/hotel_monasterio.jsp
Day 8 – Cuzco
Sep 25 Sunday
This morning Cuzco tour takes in the impressive Plaza de Armas, with its cathedral, the Convent of Santo Domingo and the Inca fortress of Sacsayhuaman, whose imposing zigzagged walls were built to defend the city. The once great capital of the ancient Incan empire, Cuzco is believed to be the oldest continuously inhabited city in South America and its streets present a rich treasure trove of archaeological remains, as well as a dazzling array of monuments to its colonial heritage. Hatumrumiyoc was the palace of Inca Roca, stone with 12 angles. The walls of this palace is famous, with big poligonic stones. Visit the Archaeological Museum of Cusco, contains artifacts that trace Peruvian history from pre-Inca civilizations and Inca culture to the impact of the Conquest and colonial times on these native cultures.
Visit Inca fortress of Sacsayhuaman, whose imposing zigzagged walls were built to defend the city. The once great capital of the ancient Incan empire, Cusco is believed to be the oldest continuously inhabited city in South America and its streets present a rich treasure trove of archaeological remains, as well as a dazzling array of monuments to its colonial heritage. Also visit others archeological sites like Puca-Puca, Kenko and Tambomachay.
Also visit its colorful market where an artisans’ fair takes place every Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, an exhibit and sale of fine woven crafts, colorful tapestries, handicrafts and textiles from Pisac and neighboring villages.
(Breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Overnight: Hotel Monasterio
http://www.monasteriohotel.com/web/ocus/hotel_monasterio.jsp
Day 9 – Cuzco / Juliaca / Puno (Lake Titicaca) / Lima
Sep 26 Monday
Morning fly to Juliaca. Upon arrival, transferred to Puno (Lake Titicaca).
Lake Titicaca sits 12,500 ft (3,812 m) above sea level, making it one of the highest commercially navigable lakes in the world. By volume of water, it is also the largest lake in South America.
Titicaca is notable for a population of people who live on the Uros, a group of 42 or so artificial islands made of floating reeds (totora, a reed that abounds in the shallows of the lake). These unique floating tortora reed islands have become a major tourist attraction for Peru, drawing excursions from the lakeside city of Puno. Their original purpose was defensive, and they could be moved if a threat arose. Many of the islands contain watchtowers largely constructed of reeds.
We take a boat ride across Lake Titicaca to visit the unique floating Tortora reed island of the Uros.
Late afternoon transferred to Juliaca for flight to Lima.
(Breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Overnight: Miraflores Park Hotel
http://www.miraflorespark.com/web/olim/miraflores.jsp
Day 10 – Lima / U.S.
Sep 27 Tuesday
This morning is free at leisure.
Afternoon visit Larco Museum, a unique vice-royal mansion of the 18th century built over a 7th century pre-Columbian pyramid, features the finest gold and silver collection from Ancient Peru and the famous erotic archaeological collection, Larco is one of the few museums in the world where visitors can also choose to enter the storage area with its 45.000 classified archaeological objects.
Then transfer to Archeological Museum of Lima, this museum has the largest collections of pre-hispanic art and relics in the world. Some of the highlights include exceptionally well-preserved mummies from the Nasca region and the Estela Raimondi, an enormous carved stone that once resided at Chavín de Huántar, a major pre-Columbian site.
Evening seeing a spectacular show of Peruvian Dances during this buffet dinner.
Late night flight bound for U.S.
(Breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Day 11 – U.S.
Sep 28 Wednesday
Flight arrives in U.S.
Inclusions:
Your Travel Value Includes:
1. Accommodations in twin-bedded rooms with private bath or shower in hotels listed. Hotel taxes and service charges.
2. Breakfasts, lunches and dinners are included as specified in the itinerary.
3. Sightseeing, special features and scenic highlights as indicated in itinerary, including admission charges where applicable.
4. Intra Peru air fares and airport taxes are included: Lima-Cuzco-Juliaca-Lima.
5. Nazca Line flight and airport tax are included.
6. Vistadome train between Ollantaytambo-Machu Picchu.
7. Services of Tour Escort throughout
8. Bottle water, soft drinks, coffee and tea included with meals; bottled water during sightseeing excursions.
Not included:
1. Airfares to the tour departure point and from the tour ending point.
2. Local guide and driver gratuities are not included.
3. Personal Expenses - phone calls, room service, alcoholic and bar beverages, laundry, airline excess luggage charges, vaccinations, visa fees and services, and other optional or incidental extras are not included.
California SOT: 2072696-40
Please call: (909) 480-5961
Or Email: info@joieexpress.com
Day 1 – U.S. / Lima
Sep 18 Sunday
Fly to Lima.
Day 2 – Lima (Peru)
Sep 19 Monday
Upon flight arrival at Lima, capital of Peru, you will be met and transferred to your hotel.
(Dinner)
Overnight: Miraflores Park Hotel
http://www.miraflorespark.com/web/olim/miraflores.jsp
Day 3 – Lima / Paracas
Sep 20 Tuesday
This morning your sightseeing is in the fabled ‘City of Kings’, in the colonial heart of Lima, where you will visit the magnificent grandeur of the Plaza de Armas, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as the magnificently ornate church of San Francisco, a beautiful mix of baroque and Mudejar styling, which is renowned for its tile work and panelled ceilings.
Afternoon travel south of Lima by the Pan-American Highway to visit the famous complex of Pachacamac, ancient sacred place dedicated to Pachacamac god.
We drive through large valley as such as Mala, Cañete, Chincha, San Clemente and finally arrive to the city of Paracas. Paracas National Reserve, declared World Heritage Natural Side by UNESCO. The reason for this rich wildlife is the cold upwelling of the Humboldt Current.
(Breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Overnight: La Hacienda Bahia Resort
http://www.hoteleslahacienda.com/paracas/index_paracas.html
Day 4 – Paracas / Nazca Lines Flight – Lima
Sep 21 Wednesday
Transfer to the aerodrome of Pisco, from where we take light airplane for the famous Nazca Lines flight. The over flight run through south valley of Ica, Rio Grande and Palpa Valley, San Jose and finally arrive to plateau of Pampas San Jose. On the flightseeing trip you fly, to observe these mysterious, enigmatic and massive animal figures, visible only from the air, carved into the desert floor many centuries ago by the Nazca people. The flight takes one hour and 45 minutes to see the figures and lines of the Nazca civilization.
Then drive to Ica to visit a winery. Here, see how Pisco is distilled. There is a chance to sample it and perhaps buy a bottle or two to bring home with you. Finally, visit the Ica Archaeological Museum.
Afternoon return to Lima.
(Breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Overnight: Miraflores Park Hotel
http://www.miraflorespark.com/web/olim/miraflores.jsp
Day 5 – Lima / Cuzco / Sacred Valley
Sep 22 Thursday
Fly to Cuzco.
Upon arrival, bus drive for Pisac, a village in the Sacred Valley on the Urubamba River. Visit the impressive Inca complex, the archaeological site of Ollantaytambo fortress, with terraces built on its hills. Ollantaytambo was the royal estate of Emperor Pachacutec who conquered the region, built the town and a ceremonial center.
Overnight at the tranquil valley village by the river.
(Breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Overnight: Tambo del Inka
http://www.starwoodhotels.com/luxury/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=3285
Day 6 – Sacred Valley / Machu Picchu
Sep 23 Friday
Machu Picchu, “The Lost City of the Incas” was built about 1450 and abandoned 100 years later. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983, and is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
Travel by Vistadome train from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu, the famous ‘Lost City’ of the Incas. Enjoy a guided tour of what is surely one of the most spectacular archaeological sites anywhere on earth. Hidden amongst the breathtaking Andean mountains, until its ‘discovery’ in 1911 by Hiram Bingham, the city is a quite exceptional collection of tombs, temples, stairways and palaces that served as a major ceremonial and agricultural centre for the Inca Empire.
(Breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Overnight: Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo
http://www.inkaterra.com/en/machu-picchu
Day 7 – Machu Picchu / Ollantaytambo / Cuzco
Sep 24 Saturday
This morning is yours to do as please ...... which might include returning to Machu Picchu to explore more of the site.
This afternoon you will take your Vistadome train to Ollantaytambo and transfer by bus to Cuzco City.
The city of Cuzco, located at 11,150 feet (3,400 meters) above sea-level and former capital of the Inca Empire, was declared Cultural Patrimony of Humanity by UNESCO in 1983 and is with no doubt one of the most important in Peru. Through its cobblestone streets are discovered Incan buildings, next to colonial buildings of Baroque Andean style.
(Breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Overnight: Hotel Monasterio
http://www.monasteriohotel.com/web/ocus/hotel_monasterio.jsp
Day 8 – Cuzco
Sep 25 Sunday
This morning Cuzco tour takes in the impressive Plaza de Armas, with its cathedral, the Convent of Santo Domingo and the Inca fortress of Sacsayhuaman, whose imposing zigzagged walls were built to defend the city. The once great capital of the ancient Incan empire, Cuzco is believed to be the oldest continuously inhabited city in South America and its streets present a rich treasure trove of archaeological remains, as well as a dazzling array of monuments to its colonial heritage. Hatumrumiyoc was the palace of Inca Roca, stone with 12 angles. The walls of this palace is famous, with big poligonic stones. Visit the Archaeological Museum of Cusco, contains artifacts that trace Peruvian history from pre-Inca civilizations and Inca culture to the impact of the Conquest and colonial times on these native cultures.
Visit Inca fortress of Sacsayhuaman, whose imposing zigzagged walls were built to defend the city. The once great capital of the ancient Incan empire, Cusco is believed to be the oldest continuously inhabited city in South America and its streets present a rich treasure trove of archaeological remains, as well as a dazzling array of monuments to its colonial heritage. Also visit others archeological sites like Puca-Puca, Kenko and Tambomachay.
Also visit its colorful market where an artisans’ fair takes place every Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, an exhibit and sale of fine woven crafts, colorful tapestries, handicrafts and textiles from Pisac and neighboring villages.
(Breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Overnight: Hotel Monasterio
http://www.monasteriohotel.com/web/ocus/hotel_monasterio.jsp
Day 9 – Cuzco / Juliaca / Puno (Lake Titicaca) / Lima
Sep 26 Monday
Morning fly to Juliaca. Upon arrival, transferred to Puno (Lake Titicaca).
Lake Titicaca sits 12,500 ft (3,812 m) above sea level, making it one of the highest commercially navigable lakes in the world. By volume of water, it is also the largest lake in South America.
Titicaca is notable for a population of people who live on the Uros, a group of 42 or so artificial islands made of floating reeds (totora, a reed that abounds in the shallows of the lake). These unique floating tortora reed islands have become a major tourist attraction for Peru, drawing excursions from the lakeside city of Puno. Their original purpose was defensive, and they could be moved if a threat arose. Many of the islands contain watchtowers largely constructed of reeds.
We take a boat ride across Lake Titicaca to visit the unique floating Tortora reed island of the Uros.
Late afternoon transferred to Juliaca for flight to Lima.
(Breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Overnight: Miraflores Park Hotel
http://www.miraflorespark.com/web/olim/miraflores.jsp
Day 10 – Lima / U.S.
Sep 27 Tuesday
This morning is free at leisure.
Afternoon visit Larco Museum, a unique vice-royal mansion of the 18th century built over a 7th century pre-Columbian pyramid, features the finest gold and silver collection from Ancient Peru and the famous erotic archaeological collection, Larco is one of the few museums in the world where visitors can also choose to enter the storage area with its 45.000 classified archaeological objects.
Then transfer to Archeological Museum of Lima, this museum has the largest collections of pre-hispanic art and relics in the world. Some of the highlights include exceptionally well-preserved mummies from the Nasca region and the Estela Raimondi, an enormous carved stone that once resided at Chavín de Huántar, a major pre-Columbian site.
Evening seeing a spectacular show of Peruvian Dances during this buffet dinner.
Late night flight bound for U.S.
(Breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Day 11 – U.S.
Sep 28 Wednesday
Flight arrives in U.S.
Inclusions:
Your Travel Value Includes:
1. Accommodations in twin-bedded rooms with private bath or shower in hotels listed. Hotel taxes and service charges.
2. Breakfasts, lunches and dinners are included as specified in the itinerary.
3. Sightseeing, special features and scenic highlights as indicated in itinerary, including admission charges where applicable.
4. Intra Peru air fares and airport taxes are included: Lima-Cuzco-Juliaca-Lima.
5. Nazca Line flight and airport tax are included.
6. Vistadome train between Ollantaytambo-Machu Picchu.
7. Services of Tour Escort throughout
8. Bottle water, soft drinks, coffee and tea included with meals; bottled water during sightseeing excursions.
Not included:
1. Airfares to the tour departure point and from the tour ending point.
2. Local guide and driver gratuities are not included.
3. Personal Expenses - phone calls, room service, alcoholic and bar beverages, laundry, airline excess luggage charges, vaccinations, visa fees and services, and other optional or incidental extras are not included.
California SOT: 2072696-40
Please call: (909) 480-5961
Or Email: info@joieexpress.com