Partenze disponibili
Garantito
Abstract
Characteristics
- Collective tour with local guides
- departures are guaranteed (min 2 participants). Subject to availability
- in English
- Exception: transfer from Puno to Cuzco by tourist bus with Spanish/English-speaking guide for up to 9 participants, but private in Italian for 10 and above (see "the fee includes").
- less than 45 days before departure availability on request
- breakfast and some of the meals included
- The itinerary includes climate and altitude changes.
- The fee for the New Year's departure is subject to confirmation.
Itinerary
Giorno 1 — Lima
Welcome upon arrival and transfer to the hotel, Room available immediately upon arrival at the hotel (early check-in), city tour, free lunch, dinner free, available evening. Accommodation Posada Club Hotel,
Giorno 2 — Lima → Arequipa
Breakfast, airport transfer, flight to Arequipa (not included), welcome upon arrival and transfer to the hotel, Surrounded by imposing volcanoes such as El Misti (5821 m) and Ampato (6288 m), Arequipa, the second largest city in Peru, is rich in commerce and culture. It has always been famous for its spectacular location at an altitude of 2,335 m, mild climate, and the beauty of its colonial buildings, constructed with volcanic stone. The historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site., Some relaxation to adapt to the altitude: don't exert yourself, don't eat or drink too much.. In the afternoon, panoramic city tour., free lunch, dinner free, available evening. Accommodation Shuttle transfer from Venice Beach to Los Angeles Airport,
Giorno 3 — Arequipa → Colca Canyon
Breakfast, departure to Colca Canyon, The canyon, nestled between the two volcanoes Coropuna (6425 m) and Ampato (6318 m), is one of the deepest (3,270 m) and most scenic in the world., The journey from Arequipa to the Colca Valley is spectacular and adrenaline-filled: you pass by the two volcanoes Chachani and Pichu Pichu, cross the Pampa Cañahuas Vicuna Reserve with grazing vicuñas, see pre-Inca terraces traversed by herds of llamas with shepherds in traditional costumes, and cross the Patapampa pass at an altitude of 4,910 m; the ascent is truly challenging and the lack of oxygen is felt, but the descent into the canyon to the village of Chivay, 1,300 m lower, is fantastic., lunch at a restaurant, hotel accommodation, I am available for the rest of the afternoon., dinner free. Accommodation Princesse Tsiribihina hotel
Giorno 4 — Colca Canyon → Puno
Breakfast, departure to Puno, From the Colca Valley to Puno, the road travels at high altitude in a landscape reminiscent of the tundra, with small herds of llamas and alpacas, lakes, and rare villages; the journey takes about 6 hours., packed lunch, I will arrive in the afternoon., Near the border with Bolivia, at an altitude of 3,810 meters, Puno overlooks Lake Titicaca; the city does not have any particular attractions, but it is the starting point for visiting the region., dinner free. Accommodation Departure Transfer Santa Monica
Giorno 5 — Puno
Breakfast, full day tour of Lago Titicaca, At an altitude of 3,830 meters, Titicaca is the highest navigable lake in the world, as vast as the entire region of Umbria and surrounded by snow-capped peaks. The surrounding area is the heartland of the Aymara people, whose language and culture have survived centuries of foreign domination., lunch at a restaurant, return to Puno, dinner free. Accommodation Departure Transfer Santa Monica
PLEASE NOTE:
The excursion on Lake Titicaca is shared with passengers of various nationalities, but with your private guide in Italian.
Giorno 6 — Puno → Cuzco
Breakfast, departure to Cuzco, You cross the Andes Cordillera amidst magnificent landscapes, with stops in the village of Raqchi with the imposing walls of the Inca temple built to appease the wrath of the god Viracocha, in Andahuaylillas with a 17th-century church, a magnificent example of provincial colonial art, and in the village of Pucarà, famous for its colorful ceramics. The highest point of the journey is the La Raya pass (4,335 m)., lunch at a restaurant, reception in Italian upon arrival and transfer to the hotel, dinner free, Capital of the Inca Empire, at an altitude of 3,400 meters, the current city was built by Spanish colonizers on the remains and with the remains of indigenous temples and palaces. Cuzco is lively and full of atmosphere and does not lose its charm even from June to September, when the entire Sacred Valley is crowded with visitors.. Accommodation Aparthotel Adagio Paris Opera
Giorno 7 — Cuzco → Aguas Calientes
Breakfast, stop at, At the northern end of the valley lies Ollantaytambo (2795 m), built by the Incas and dominated by the splendid temple-fortress, on the steep slope of the mountain. After Ollantaytambo, the valley closes, leaving room only for the train tracks that descend to Aguas Calientes, the gateway to Machu Picchu., lunch at a restaurant, available evening, dinner free. Accommodation ***OBXHotel Parco Torre Chia
PLEASE NOTE:
You leave your main luggage at the hotel in Aguas Calientes and only bring the necessary items for the night to Aguas Calientes in a carry-on bag.
- maximum weight kg 5,
Giorno 8 — Aguas Calientes → Cuzco
Breakfast, Machu Picchu (2,490 m) is one of the greatest tourist attractions in South America, an astonishing and mysterious archaeological site set in a backdrop of mountain peaks covered in tropical forests. Perched on steep cliffs overlooking the Urubamba River, Machu Picchu gives the impression of being at a great height: in reality, Machu Picchu is actually lower than Cuzco by about 1000 m. Hundreds of steps connect the temples, palaces, and storehouses; everywhere you look, there are dizzying and impressive terraces., lunch at a restaurant, departure by train to Ollantaytambo, continuation to Cuzco by private means, dinner free. Accommodation Aparthotel Adagio Paris Opera
Giorno 9 — Cuzco
Breakfast, in the morning, visit to the historic center, afternoon available, Dinner in a restaurant with a folkloric show.. Accommodation,
Giorno 10 — Cuzco
Breakfast, airport transfer, flight to (not included), end of the tour,
Notes
ROOMS: a double room refers to a room with two beds; rooms with a double bed are subject to availability at the time of check-in and cannot be guaranteed at the time of booking; triple rooms are subject to availability at the time of booking. Requests for connecting rooms, adjacent rooms, higher or lower floors, etc., are always on request and not guaranteed., TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Participants must ensure before departure that they have the necessary and valid documentation for entry into the countries visited during the tour., HOTEL / ITINERARY, CHANGES: The organizing company reserves the right to modify the itinerary and/or hotels with others of similar or higher category, means of transportation, etc., if required by unforeseen circumstances and necessary for the safety and normal continuation of the trip. Furthermore, when it is not possible to accommodate all participants in the same hotel, the group will be divided among different hotels of equal category., MEALS: not included unless specified., REFUNDS: There are no refunds for parts of the tour or excursions not carried out due to force majeure; in any case, no refund is due to the customer who decides to interrupt the trip or stay.,
Starts from
9 days / 8 nights - from Lima to Cuzco,
Meals
Legend: B breakfast, L lunch, D dinner, BL packed lunch,
Price includes
Local guide during visits, PeruRail Expedition train or Inca Rail Ejecutivo Ollantaytambo>Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu)>Ollantaytambo, without onboard guide., entrances, visits and excursions as per the itinerary, accommodation at the scheduled hotel (or similar), meals: breakfasts, 6 lunches, dinners,
Price does not include
Opening fee and Zero Risk coverage, medical-luggage-cancellation insurance, unmentioned meals, beverages and extras in general, tip, janitorial work, flights and airport taxes, everything not expressly mentioned in "The fee includes",
Important notes
The Peruvian Ministry of Tourism has introduced the CLOSED NUMBER FOR MACHU PICCHU: it is therefore NECESSARY TO BOOK WELL IN ADVANCE. At the time of booking, it is mandatory to provide date of birth, nationality, passport number, and expiration date; without this information, the reservation for all services for visiting Machu Picchu cannot be confirmed. If the provided data does not match the identification document presented at the entrance, access to the archaeological site will be denied., A good part of the journey takes place at altitudes higher than 3,000 m, with long bus rides along winding, sometimes unpaved roads, in areas with very few human settlements: we strongly recommend consulting your doctor before booking, especially in case of heart or respiratory problems., flight from Lima to Arequipa (not included) book flight LA at 8:30. Transport Puno>Cuzco private vehicle / Italian-speaking guide for 10 participants. From 10 to 9 participants, a regular coach with a bilingual Spanish/English guide and tourists of various nationalities; transfers to/from the coach station with Italian assistance.,
Cancellation policies
IN DEREGULATION REGARDING THE GENERAL CONTRACT:
- From the 18th day to the 15th day: 80% penalty
- From the 14th day to the day before departure: 100% penalty
The El Mapi hotel in Aguas Calientes applies a 100% penalty for cancellations starting 44 days before arrival.,
