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Archaeological Gems Of Machu
Picchu & Kuelap
10 Days/9 Nights
Unforgettable
journey through centuries of the Inca Empire
Peru is blessed with a rich and ancient past and a
vibrant present. This very comprehensive program tours Chiclayo, Sacred Valley
and Kuelap. Visit Cuzco, the colonial city built on the foundations of the Inca
palaces, fabulous Citadel of Machu Picchu, one of the most renowned examples of
Inca architecture. This is an impressive exploration!
Day 01-
Arrive in Lima, transfer
to selected hotel.
Day 02-
Flight to Chiclayo and
drive to Northern Peru, crossing four different Peruvian departments:
Lambayeque, south Piura, the North of Cajamarca and arriving in the late
afternoon in the cloud forest of Chachapoyas. Box lunch and dinner
included. Overnight. (BLD)
Day 03-
Visit the colorful funeral
buildings of Revash with box lunch and on to Leimebamba, with a
collection of pre-Inca mummies discovered in the Laguna de los Condores.
(BLD)
Day 04-
Visit Kuelap, a spectacular
pre-Inca walled city hidden atop a precipitous mountain. Return to
Chillo for overnight. (BLD)
Day 05-
After an early breakfast return to Chiclayo
by road then fly to Lima for overnight. (BL)
Day 06-
Lima/Cuzco/Yucay. Early
morning flight to Cuzco. Guided tour of the Sacred valley, the colorful
village of Pisac, which
represents
a typical Andean town with its traditions and customs
and the Inca fortress of
Ollantaytambo that guarded the
Inca Empire from the fierce jungle Indians
. Overnight. (BL)
Day 07-
Machu Picchu guided tour
with lunch and overnight.
One of the most
renowned examples of Inca architecture, Machu-Picchu
is believed to have been built in the mid 15th
century by the Inca Pachacutec. Surrounded by lush
cloud forest the mist shrouded mountaintop creates a
mystic atmosphere.
(BL)
Day 08-Day
at leisure to further explore the ruins or climb Wayna Picchu. Return to
Cuzco and overnight. (B)
Day 09-
City and nearby ruins
tour: amazing colonial city built on the foundations of the Inca
palaces, Koricancha or Temple of the Sun, Plaza de Armas and Cathedral,
Inca fortress of Sacsayhuaman, temple of Kenko and Tambomachay, known as
the "Baths of the Inca". (B)
Day 10-
Flight to
Lima. City tour of the modern and colonial areas of Lima well-known as
the “City of the Kings”. Visit
the Plaza Mayor (Main Square), founded in 1535 by Francisco Pizarro,
conqueror of Peru, Government Palace, City Hall, the Cathedral and the
House of "El Oidor". Continue to other colonial architectural jewels,
such as Torre Tagle Palace and Osambela House.
(B)
Dates & Rates From:
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Hotel category:
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Single
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Double
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Triple
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Tourist Class
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$3,897.
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$3,397.
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January-December, 2009
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(June to July
and special holidays surcharge applies) |
Tour Includes: Internal
airfare in Peru * 9 nights hotel accommodations * all taxes and service
charges at hotels * daily breakfast * other meals as specified *
transfers throughout * English speaking guide * tours as specified *
baggage handling * assistance from local representatives *
Hotel upgrade and child rates
available upon request!
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