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Lima - Arequipa - Conquer Cuzco - Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu & Lake Titicaca (9 days - 8 nights)
 Day 1: Lima
Transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Lima.
 Day 2: Lima/Arequipa
Transfer to the airport. Flight early to Arequipa departure around 06:00 am in order to have more time in Arequipa to explore the city. Private city tour in Arequipa. Overnight in Arequipa.
 Day 3
Free day in Arequipa. Overnight in Arequipa
 Day 4: Arequipa/Cuzco
Departure from Lima city to Cusco. Upon arrival reception, assistance and transfer to the hotel. Visitors should take a short rest in order to adjust to altitude. Afternoon tour of the city visiting the Koricancha Temple and the Cathedral. Continue to the surrounding ruins: the fortress Sacsayhuaman overlooking the city, Kenko, Puca-Pucara and Tambomachay ruins. Overnight in Cuzco.
 Day 5: Cuzco/Sacred Valley/Aguas Calientes
Breakfast in the hotel. Guided visit to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Just an hour’s drive from Cuzco, the Urubamba Valley, or Sacred Valley of the Incas, is a setting of picturesque communities, impressive terraces and many important archaeological sites. Dominated by the imposing peaks of the Vilcanota mountain range, the valley ahs been the storehouse for agricultural products for the city of Cuzco since Inca times, and today is famous for its corn with the largest kernels in the world. The valley includes the area between the Inca communities of Pisac and Ollantaytambo. Return to Cuzco around 17:00 hrs. Lunch included. Catch the afternoon train for a full day tour of Machu Picchu, the "Lost City of the Incas". The city of Machu Picchu is the most important tourist attraction of Cuzco. Overnight in Aguas Calientes.
 Day 6: Machu Picchu/Cuzco
We will take a group tour of Machu Picchu. Rediscovered in 1911 by the American explorer Hiram Bingham, this city is considered to be one of the most extraordinary examples of landscape architecture in the world. The city is situated over 2,300 meters above sea level in the province of Urubamba on a remote mountain top. From the ruins, there is a magnificent view of the deep gorge of the Urubamba River, surrounded by the steep mountain sides covered in tropical jungle. Lunch Afternoon return to Cuzco and hotel. Overnight in Cuzco.
 Day 7: Cuzco/Puno
Transfer to the bus station. Tourist bus from Cuzco to Puno. Visit of the tourist sites such as: Andahuaylillas, Rajqui. Puno, is located on the plateau of Collao, on the shores of Lake Titicaca. It was founded in 1668 and is the highest principal Port of the world. Legend has it that Manco Capac, the first Inca, and Mama Ocllo, his sister-wife, emerged from the waters of Lake Titicaca and founded Puno. It is said that the royal couple was sent to build the indigenous Uros, whose descendants live in the famous islands at present. It is found desirable connected to Cuzco either by train, bus or domestic flights. Transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Puno.
 Day 8: Lake Titicaca
Excursion to Uros and Taquile Indian floating reed islands on Lake Titicaca. Floating Uros Island and Taquile Island. The islands are constructed of the Totora reeds growing along the Lake shore. An hour boat trip takes you to three of the Islands; be prepared for hordes of small children begging you to buy miniature “Balsas”. Island women sell embroidered tapestries. Today visit the Taquile Islands. A 30 hour boat trip takes you to this island community in Lake Titicaca famed for its weaving and knitting; textiles can be purchased from the Island weaving cooperative. Return to Puno around 17:30. Overnight in Puno.
 Day 9: Puno/Juliaca/Lima
Breakfast in the hotel. Transfer to the airport for departure flight. On the way you will have the opportunity to visit the Sillustani ruins; the visit takes around two hours including traveling time. Sillustani, (35 KMS, from Puno) Circular burial towers or “ Chulpas overlook lake Umayo; Probably built by one of the tribes who ruled the area before Inca domination. Departure from Puno. Arrival in Lima and connecting flight home.
INCLUDED
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Two hotel nights in Cusco, including breakfast
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One Hotel night in Lima, including breakfast
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One hotel night in Aguas calientes, including breakfast
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City group tour in Cusco, including entrances fee
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Group tour to Macchu Picchu, including: entrances fees, bus to the ruins, Backpacker train tickets, lunch, group guide and transfers.
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Sacred Valley excursion, including lunch
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All transfers in Cusco
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All transfer in Lima
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Bus ticket from cusco to Puno, including entrances and lunch
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Two hotel night in Puno, including breakfast
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Full day Lake Titicaca, including Uros Island & Taquile Island. No meals included
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Sillustani tower on the way to the airport
NOT INCLUDED
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Meals not specified on the above itinerary
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Tips
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Airline Tickets
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Any item not mentioned on the above itinerary
PRICE PER PERSON
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HOTEL
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CAT
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SINGLE
USD$
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DOUBLE
USD$
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Lima: La Casa Nostra
Cuzco: La posada San Rafael
Aguas Calientes: Wiracocha
Puno: MuñayTambo
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** A
Economic
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1175 |
950 |
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Lima: Casa Andina
Cuzco: Casa Andina
Aguas Calientes: Inti Inn
Puno: Honesta Posada Inca
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*** A
Tourist Superior
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1728 |
1210 |
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Lima: Conquistadores
Cuzco: **** Novotel
Aguas Calientes: Hatuchay
Puno: Jose Antonio
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****
First Class
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1850 |
1280 |
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Lima: Casa Andina private Collection
Cuzco: ***** Libertador
Aguas Calientes: Inkaterra
Puno: Libertador
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*****
Deluxe
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2640 |
1710 |
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