Departures are guaranteed (min 2 participants). Subject to availability. Group tour with local guides. In Italian
the journey involves changes in temperature and altitude
Itinerary
Day 1 — Lima
Welcome upon arrival and transfer to the hotel, Rooms will be available from 15, Founded in 1535, in the days of the Conquest Lima used to be one of the wealthiest, mightiest cities in in South America. Its historic centre (UNESCO World Heritage Site) still boasts the beautiful Plaza Mayor, with the old palaces of politic and religious life. The soul of the city, however, has drifted to the modern towns of Miraflores and San Isidro, and to the lively sea town of Barranco., free evening and night. Accommodation Hosteria El Retorno (a 12 Km dalla cittĂ ),
Day 2 — Lima
Breakfast, morning at leisure, lunch at a restaurant, in the afternoon see the city highlights, visit of Convento di San Francisco, Cattedrale e Museo Larco Herrera. Accommodation
Flight
Day 3 — Lima → Arequipa
Breakfast, transfer to the airport, flight to Arequipa (not included), arrival at Arequipa, Arequipa, rising between the imposing volcanoes El Misti (5,821 m) and Ampato (6,288), is Peru’s second city, and a major business and cultural centre. It owes its long-standing fame to its stunning, high-rise location (2,335 m a.s.l.), to its mild weather, and to its beautiful colonial buildings made of lava stone. Its historic centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site., full day tour of Arequipa, morning visit of Arequipa, free lunch, afternoon visit of Museo Santuarios Andinos, dove è esposta Juanita, una giovane Inca sacrificata agli dèi più di 500 anni fa sul vulcano Ampato. Accommodation Karibea Resort Sainte Luce - Amandiers IMPORTANT:
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Day 4 — Arequipa → Chivay
Breakfast, departure to, the journey from Arequipa to the Colca Valley is nothing short of breathtaking. You will drive by the volcanoes Chachani and Pichu Pichu; cross the Cañahuas Vicuna Reserve and see the vicuñas as they graze; admire the mighty, Pre-Inca terraces, trod by shepherds in their traditional clothes driving their herds of llamas. Finally, the road climbs up the Patapampa pass, at a whopping 4,910 m a.s.l. The climb is extremely steep, and the lack of oxygen makes it even more challenging. However, the exhilarating descent down the canyon to the village of Chivay (1,300 m lower) makes it absolutely worth it., arrival at Chivay, lunch at a restaurant. Accommodation ILUNION Atrium IMPORTANT:
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Day 5 — Chivay → Puno
Breakfast, departure to la Cruz del Condor da dove si gode un bellissimo panorama della Valle del Colca. Lungo il percorso si effettueranno alcune soste per poter ammirare il bel paesaggio. Arrivati alla Cruz, con un po’ di fortuna si avrá l’opportunitá di osservare il maestoso volo dei condor, che approfittano delle correnti ascensionali del canyon per venire a volare vorticosamente sopra le nostre teste, return to Puno, free lunch, continue to Puno, arrival at Puno, Puno, rising on the border with Bolivia at a height of 3,810 m, overlooks Lake Titicaca. Though not exceptionally interesting in itself, the town makes for the perfect base to visit the rest of the region.. Accommodation Lee Vining Motel.
Day 6 — Puno
Breakfast, full day tour of Lago Titicaca, lunch at a restaurant, return to. Accommodation IMPORTANT:
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Day 7 — Puno → Cuzco
Breakfast, departure to Cuzco in bus turistico con guida parlante spagnolo/inglese (fino a 9 partecipanti); a partire da 10 partecipanti trasferimento privato con guida parlante italiano e sosta a Sillustani inclusa al posto di Pucara, lunch at a restaurant, arrival at Cuzco, Rising at an height of 3,400 m, Cuczo, once the capital of the Inca empire, was rebuilt by the Spaniards on the vestiges of its ancient palaces, using the remains of the Inca temples and edifices. Today, Cuzco is a lively, fascinating town. Even in the busy summer months, when the Sacred Valley literally swarms with tourists, it preserves its charm.. Accommodation.
Breakfast, transfer to Machu Picchu con bus navetta, morning visit to the archaeological site of, Machu Picchu is one of the major tourist attractions in South America: an astonishing, mysterious archaeological site, rising between tall mountains covered in tropical lush. Perched as it is on the steep mountainside overlooking the Urumbamba river, Machu Picchu might seem to rise at a considerable height: in fact, it is located about 1,000 m lower than Cuzco. Its several temples, edifices and storehouses are connected by hundreds of steps; and the site is interspersed with colossal, abrupt terraces., return to Aguas Calientes con bus navetta, travel by train to Cuzco, arrival at Cuzco. Accommodation.
Day 10 — Cuzco
Breakfast, morning visit of the city highlights, morning visit of Korikancha, il centro religioso più sacro dell’epoca incaica dedicato al culto del dio Sole e sul quale, dopo l’arrivo degli spagnoli, è stato costruito il convento di Santo Domingo. Continuazione verso la Plaza de Armas, dove secondo la leggenda si conficcò il bastone d'oro dell'Inca Manco Capac, indicandogli il luogo esatto dove fondare la città che sarebbe diventata la capitale dell'Impero. Visita alla grande Cattedrale, eretta nel XVI secolo sulle fondamenta del Palazzo incaico di Viracocha. Successivamente visita alle rovine fuori città : l'anfiteatro di Qenqo, centro di culto alla Pachamama (Madre Terra in quechua); Tambomachay, conosciuto come “Bagno dell’Inca”, centro dedicato al culto dell’acqua. ltima tappa a Sacsayhuaman, ancora oggi oggetto di studi archeologici. Questo sito copre un’area di 6 km2 e si pensa potesse essere un centro polifunzionale al pari di Machu Picchu. Al termine delle visite, la guida vi accompagnerà alla scoperta del vivace mercato di San Pedro, free afternoon, dinner at a restaurant with a folk dance show. Accommodation
Day 11 — Cuzco
Breakfast, transfer to the airport, flight to (not included),
Notes
ROOMS: rooms only have one or two beds. “Triple”, “quadruple”, “family” room refers to the number of the guests, who will sleep in the beds provided (max. 2). The possibility of adding a rollaway bed – even if requested at the time of reservation – is subject to availability, with a supplement to be paid on site. Likewise, special requests for double or separate beds; adjoining, high-floor, low-floor rooms etc. are always upon request and these services can never be considered as granted.
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: before the start of the tour, all the participants must make sure they possess the required documents to enter the destination countries, and that such documents are comprehensive and valid.
HOTEL / ITINERARY, CHANGES: The Organizing Body reserves the right to substitute the itinerary and/or the hotels to alternative of a similar or superior category in the event of unplanned circumstances, and if the safe and normal proceeding of the tour is threatened. Furthermore, when in the impossibility for all of the travellers to stay at the same hotel, the group will be split amidst several hotels of the same category.
MEALS: not included when not specified
REFUNDS: If the tour or any part thereof cannot be conducted due to Force Majeure or Vis Majeure, the Company shall not be responsible to give any refund; also, no refund will be given for any portions of the tour unused by the traveler
Starts from
10 days / 7 nights – from Lima to Cuzco,
Meals
Key: B breakfast, L lunch, D dinner, BL bag lunch,
Price includes
Admissions, visits and excursions: as scheduled, accommodation at the scheduled hotel (or similar), meals: breakfasts, lunches, dinners,
Price does not include
Administration fees and “no-risk” coverage, trip cancellation, medical expense & baggage coverage, meals that have not been specified; beverage; any extra, tips, porterage, air travel and 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 tour takes places at a height of 3,000mt and above, with long bus rides through winding, sometimes dirt roads, in barely populated areas. We recommend you check with your doctor before you book the tour (especially if you suffer from heart of respiratory conditions).
domestic flights not included, flight from LIMA to AREQUIPA (not included): book LA 2103 at 07.00 or LA 2103 at 07.00, flight from CUZCO to LIMA (not included): book LA 2020 at 13.20 or LA 2020 at 13.20,
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