Duration: 12 Days
Location: Peru
Price: US$ 4620(AU$ 7,080)
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  • Inclusions:

    • All transfers and Accommodation with daily breakfast
    • Activities as per itinerary
    • Visit to some of the most famous attractions in Peru
    • Experience the Amazon Jungle from Peru
  • Day 1 LIMA

    Arrival at the airport in Lima, where you will be welcomed by an English speaking guide. Transfer to the hotel and check-in.

    Day 2 LIMA – CUSCO – YUCAY (B)

    Transfer to the airport for the flight to Cusco (flight is not included). Upon arrival transfer to the hotel in the Urubamba Valley, known as the Sacred Valley, where the Urubamba River, a headstream of the Amazon passes through

    On your way to the Urubamba Valley you will undertake a short visit to the sanctuary Cochahuasi Wasi. You will have the opportunity to see Pumas, Condors and Aras. This small conservation project is dedicated to rescuing mistreated animals.

    You will continue to the “Mercado de Urubamba”. The “Mercado de Urubamba” is an authentic market where real bartering takes place. The rural people from the surroundings sell and barter agricultural products as well as animals. It is also the place where locals exchange gossip and news.

    Day 3 YUCAY (B – L)

    Morning at leisure – Optional tours can be booked through our office, contact us for more information.

    Lunch at a typical local restaurant. In the afternoon, a visit to Ollantaytambo, a typical Inca community, is included. Towering above the town of Ollantaytambo we will find the Inca fortress of Ollantaytambo. Steep stone terraces rising from the edge of town lead up to the fortress ruins at the top of the hill. A stone stairway leads up through the terrace walls, allowing visitors to step out on them. One of the best preserved areas lies north of Hanan Huacaypata square: an area of 15 blocks of houses built on top of carved stone walls.

    Day 4 YUCAY – MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO (B)

    Transfer by bus to the train station of Ollantaytambo where the tour starts by train that runs through the fertile plains of the Urubamba Valley and on to Aguas Calientes. From there, small buses drive up the steep mountain to the ruin town.

    Enjoy a guided visit of approximately 2 hours of the ruins and return by bus and train to Ollantaytambo station. Transfer to your hotel in Cusco.

    Day 5 CUSCO (B)

    Today you will start on a half day city tour. You will be shown the exact centre of the Incan Empire, the Plaza de Armas. There one can find the cathedral built on the ruins of the ancient Inca Palace. The cathedral borders on other churches on both sides. Next stop will be the old town with its magnificent renovated colonial buildings; some of them are being used as hotels. Proceed to Sacsayhuaman, a ruin site located approximately 3 km above Cusco. Sacsayhuaman also offers a fabulous view over the city. Afterwards visit the surrounding ruins.

    The afternoon is at leisure.

    Day 6 CUSCO – PUNO (B – L)

    A full day bus tour from Cusco to Puno leads through the Peruvian highland along the snow-covered peaks of the Andes, small villages and reaches its highest point at La Raya, 4,300 m above sea level. En route you will visit the town of Andahuaylillas, the ruins of Racchi and the small town of Pucara. Lunch in a typical restaurant en route is included. Upon arrival in Puno transfer to your hotel.

    Day 7 PUNO – LIMA (B – L)

    Full day excursion on Lake Titicaca to visit the Uros floating islands. The Aymara Indians build their houses over floating artificial islands that float on the waters of Lake Titicaca in which they inhabit in organisations along with their ancestral customs.

    Continue to Taquile Island where you find numerous pre-Inca and Inca ruins and Inca terracing. The island is narrow, only about 1 km wide, but 6-7 km long. The people here still wear their traditional clothes and there is a co-operative shop on the Plaza where one can buy woollen goods of very fine quality. A typical lunch at Taquile Island is included.

    Transfer from the hotel to the airport of Juliaca. Flight to Lima (not included) and transfer to the hotel.

    Day 8 LIMA (B)

    In the afternoon you will explore the city on a sightseeing tour through Lima. The Plaza de Armas with the beautiful buildings of the Government Palace, the Town Hall, the Palace of the Archbishop and the Cathedral are still the most important places in town. After that you will visit the beautiful San Francisco monastery which displays the largest collection of religious art in America. The highlight of this convent is the visit of the underground vaults known as “catacumbas” or catacombs.

    Proceed through the modern districts of San Isidro and Miraflores and on to the coastline enjoying the view over the beaches of Lima and the Pacific Ocean.

    Afterwards enjoy a guided visit of one of the Lima’s most noted museums, the Rafael Larco Herrera Archaeological Museum which houses the world’s largest private collection of Peruvian pre-Columbian Art. Mr. Rafael Larco Hoyle founded the museum on July 28, 1926, in the Chiclin sugar estate in Trujillo, naming it after his father as an expression of filial homage. In 1958 he moved the collection to Lima, installing the Museum in a colonial house in the district of Pueblo Libre, where it currently operates.

    This locale was adapted in the characteristic style of the 18th century colonial houses from Trujillo. The approximate 45,000 objects of the collection have been exhibited to the public in the Permanent Hall, Jewelry Vault and the Classified Storage Area ever since. The Halls of the Larco Museum are organized by subjects. The Metals, Ceramics, the Stones, the Culture, the Great Jewelry Vault and Textile Halls emphasize the technological aspects by Pre-Columbian cultures. Finally the world’s unique Erotic Hall gives us a glimpse of the fascinating sexual life of ancient Peruvians.

    Day 9 LIMA – IQUITOS (B – L – D)

    Transfer from the hotel to the airport of Lima and flight to Iquitos (flight is not included).

    Arrival in Iquitos and brief city orientation, 40 km journey by boat down the Amazonas River to Ceiba Tops Lodge, where private rooms with air conditioning and hot water provide all of the comforts of home.

    Afternoon hike (approximately 90 min) in the beautiful primary rainforest reserve surrounding Ceiba Tops which includes many huge trees festooned with epiphytes.

    Day 10 IQUITOS (B – L – D)

    Morning boat ride, spotting for dolphins, to visit a small village of Yagua Indians where your guide will explain the Yagua Indian culture and how it was affected by the arrival of Europeans. There will also be an opportunity to see some of the local crafts and a demonstration of the blowgun which some of the Yagua elders still use for hunting.

    Afternoon walking excursion to the neighbouring town of Indiana. Originally a Franciscan mission, Indiana has grown into a large river community with its own market, high school and small hospital.

    Day 11 IQUITOS (B – L – D)

    Early morning departure from Ceiba Tops by boat to the narrow motorcar crossing connecting the Amazon and Napo Rivers to continue by boat to ExplorNapo Lodge for breakfast. Hike to the spectacular Canopy Walkway spanning over 500 m (one-third of a mile), connected by tree platforms, and reaching a height of over 35 m (115ft.) but accessible without any type of climbing skill or equipment. After lunch, visit the “ReNuPeRu” Ethnobotanical Garden where over 240 medicinal plants are cultivated by a local shaman who will explain the nature of Amazonian natural healing and the uses of some of the plants. Return to Ceiba Tops in time to enjoy the pool or hammocks before dinner.

    Day 12 IQUITOS – LIMA (B)

    Depending on your flight back to Lima you have the choice of a morning walking or boating excursion to further enjoy the rainforest and Amazon River. In case you take the early morning flight, there will be no further excursions on this day.

    Transfer to Iquitos and to the airport IQT. Flight back to Lima (not included) to continue your journey. Post-tour accommodation or additional tours can be booked with our agency.

    End of our Services

    Food Code = (B) – Breakfast, (L) – Lunch, (D) – Dinner.

    LHSTLIM003 *Please note, prices based on twin share, per person, low season, 3 star rates. The itinerary & pricing can change at any time due to availability & of activities. Please check our website for full terms and conditions*

  • More on Peru:

    Peru, also known as The Kingdom of the Sun, Peru is one of the most representative countries of Latin America due to the mix of native Indian, afro American and European cultures. Peru is a country where the traditional customs have transcended through the years and they are the basis for the current way of life. The contrast produced because of the different landscapes and people is the reason why Peru is a country so interesting for you to visit. The City of Kings was once the location of the war against the Spanish conquerors, who came in a ruthless search for the gold that was hidden somewhere in Peru. However, their most wanted treasure was the Lost City of the Incas: Machu Picchu, which they never found.

    More about the cities you will visit:

    Lima was founded in 1535 by the Spanish conqueror Francisco Pizarro as “The city of the kings” and became the capital and most important city of the Spanish Viceroyalty. Today it is still Peru’s most important city as it is home to about 9 million people, almost 30% of the national population. The historical city centre is splendid with colonial style architecture, ample squares such as the Plaza de Armas (or Plaza Mayor) and grand churches which yielded it the declaration as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. In its modern quarters such as Miraflores and San Isidro you can find present day architecture, rich entertainment possibilities and a great number of first class hotels and restaurants. Peruvian cuisine is excellent and becoming world famous which Peruvians are extremely proud of.

    Cusco – South America’s archaeological capital and oldest continuously inhabited city is now one of Peru’ s most important and most frequented tourist attraction. Nevertheless, its vivid legacy as the hub of the Inca Empire remains: Quechua-speaking Inca descendants can still be found multitudinously in the centuries-old stone-walled city streets. Cusco also boasts magnificent repositories of colonial art – fine examples can be found in the Cathedral and Museum of Archaeology.

    Machu Picchu called the Lost City of the Incas, this cultural heritage of humanity is a beautifully located impressive stone city constructed with a technique incredible for its era and even for present times. Stone upon stone, fitted together perfectly without any cement, with impressive delicacy, exquisite detail and discrimination worthy of the world’s greatest palaces. There are many theories about Machu Picchu, but one thing is for sure – it is one of the most impressive sites in the world.

    Puno – The beauty and charm of Puno town is made up by its inhabitant’s kind personality and by its mixture of typical Andean architecture that is to be found from the hillsides down to the banks of the Lake Titicaca. Its archaeological, cultural and architectural variety and richness owes Puno to the fact that it once was inhabited by three different civilizations on the banks of Lake Titicaca: Aymara, Quechua and Spanish. This multicultural origin has created a mestizo race that is also found in their artistic and cultural expression and especially in their incomparable folklore which is second to none and has made Puno the “Folklore Capital of Peru”. But the main attraction of Puno is Lake Titicaca, a must for any visitor. The Sacred Lake of the Incas is one of the most enigmatic places in the world. It is the highest navigable lake and combines beautiful sights, culture and history.

    Iquitos – the Amazonas region of Peru. The city is the capital of the department of Loreto, which covers most of the northern Amazon region of Peru. For travelers, Iquitos offers a vast selection of activities not found elsewhere in Peru, such as Amazon boat rides and great wildlife viewing.

    Visa Requirements to Peru:

    Australians citizens do not require a visa to enter Peru, but a valid passport and a return ticket must be presented on arrival. Passports are stamped on arrival and maximum stay is 183 days.

    For more information consult: http://www.embaperu.org.au/embassy/visas.html

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