Perú Special Circuit 10d/9n

Lima – Cusco – Arequipa – Nazca – Paracas

This Wonderful Circuit includes some of the most important Peruvian cities. On one hand, Lima also called “City of the Kings” and the capital of Peruvian Gastronomy will delight you with its unique food and its colonial architecture. Arequipa, the white city will impress you with its white ashlars stone constructions, great culinary recipes and show you the immensity of the Colca Canyon. Cusco, cradle of the Inca’s Empire and capital of Tahuantinsuyo will offer you a vast number of important sites and archeological monuments and a wide variety of great sensations. Puno which hosts the highest navigable lake in the world, The mystical Titicaca, offers you magical and unique experiences… An exquisite tour that you can’t miss!

Daily Departures

Day	City	Description
Day 1	Lima / Cusco	n the morning you will be welcomed at the airport in Cusco by one of our representatives and will be transferred to the selected hotel. You will have the rest of the morning free for acclimatization. In the afternoon you will visit many of the amazing archaeological sites and wonders in and around the city, including the ruins of Sacsayhuaman, Q’enko, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay. Transfer to hotel. Overnight stay.
Day 2	Cusco / Sacred Valley / Cusco	Breakfast at the hotel. Today we will enjoy a full day excursion to the “Inca’s Sacred Valley”. First you will visit the famous Pisac market where you will have the opportunity to browse the handicrafts and Andean garments displayed for sale. We will have lunch in a typical restaurant. Lunch included. After lunch you will continue the visit to the impressive ruins of Ollantaytambo, originally, the royal estate of Emperor Pachacutec during the Inca’s Empire. On our way back to Cusco you will visit the village of Chincheros where you will appreciate it’s typical artisan market with its weavers that will demonstrate their skills. Also you will appreciate the local church among other places. Transfer to hotel. Overnight stay at your selected hotel.
Day 3	Cusco / Machu Picchu / Cusco	Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast you will take the train to the “Lost City of the Incas” Machu Picchu. Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes you will head to the bus station for a 20-minute ride up to the citadel, where you will enjoy a fascinating tour of the ruins with an English-speaking guide. Buffet lunch included in Aguas Calientes. In the afternoon, you will take the train back to Cusco. Transfer to hotel. Overnight stay at your selected hotel.
Day 4	Cusco / Arequipa / Free day	Breakfast at the hotel. At appropriate time you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Arequipa. Upon your arrival you will be welcomed by one of our representatives and will be transferred to the selected hotel. Overnight stay in the selected hotel.
Day 5	Arequipa / Colca Canyon	Breakfast at the hotel. Early in the morning, after breakfast, start your trip to the Colca Canyon, visiting on the way Pampas Cañahuas, the Mirador of the Andes, the Crater of Chucura, the Mirador of Chivay, where pre-Inca cultivation terraces may be appreciated. Arrival to Chivay. Lunch included. In the afternoon, free time to visit Hot Spring Thermal and Medicinal Baths “La Calera” (entrance fees are not included). Transfer to hotel. Overnight at the selected hotel.
Day 6	Colca Canyon / Condor’s Flight	Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, very early in the morning the visit to the Condor’s Cross where we can see the profundity of the Colca Canyon and the spectacular flight of the majestic Condor. Return to Chivay, in our way we will get to know very traditional small towns like Maca, Pinchillo y Yanque and some pre- Inca archaeological ruins and terraces. Lunch included. After lunch we will the drive back to Arequipa. 22:00 hrs. Transfer to the bus station to take the bus to Nasca.
Day 7	Nazca	06:30 Hrs. Reception and transfer to the selected hotel. Day at leisure for private activities. Overnight stay in the selected hotel.
Day 8	Nazca / Overflight to Nazca Lines / Paracas	Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport to take a small plane for over flight the Nazca Lines to appreciate the mysterious markings on the land, you will see geometrical lines resembling a landing field and over 32 figures including a monkey, spider, bird, reptile, among others. P.M. Depart to Paracas by bus. Arrive and transfer to selected hotel. Overnight stay.
Day 9	Paracas / Ballestas Island	Breakfast in the hotel. Transfer to the pier to board the boat that will take us to Ballestas Ecological Reserve of, then visit the Paracas Reserve to see the “Candelabrum”. In the Ballestas Island you will observe marine wildlife like Marine wolfs, guanera birds, Humboldt penguins, among others. The capricious rock formations in this island are one of the best attractions in the Peruvian coast. Return to Paracas. Overnight stay.
Day 10	Paracas / Lima	Breakfast at the hotel. Day at leisure for private activities. At appropriate time you will be transferred to the bus station to take the bus back to Lima.
		END OF OUR SERVICES

Special rates valid until December 2011

• Add 5% surcharge to rates for use of credit card.

Price per person

Category	Simple Room	Double Room	Triple Room
Tourist	USD 1480.00	USD 1240.00	USD 1230.00
First Class	USD 2065.00	USD 1525.00	USD 1450.00
Deluxe	USD 3075.00	USD 2020.00	USD 1960.00

Hotels in Cusco

Category	Hotels considered in Cusco
Tourist	- HOTEL CASA ANDINA CLASSIC
First Class	- HOTEL NOVOTEL - HOTEL CASA ANDINA PRIVATE
Deluxe	- HOTEL LIBERTADOR CUSCO

Hotels in Arequipa

Category	Hotels considered in Arequipa
Tourist	- HOTEL CASA ANDINA
First Class	- HOTEL SONESTA POSADA
Deluxe	- HOTEL LIBERTADOR

Hotels in Colca

Category	Hotels considered in Colca
Tourist	- HOTEL CASA ANDINA COLCA
First Class	- HOTEL COLCA LODGE
Deluxe	- HOTEL CASITAS DEL COLCA

Hotels in Paracas

Category	Hotels considered in Paracas
Tourist	- HOTEL POSADA HISPANA - HOTEL MIRADOR
First Class	- HOTEL DOUBLE TREE - HOTEL LA HACIENDA
Deluxe	- HOTEL CANTAYO

Hotels in Nazca

Category	Hotels considered in Nazca
Tourist	- HOTEL CASA ANDINA NAZCA - HOTEL MAJORO
First Class	- HOTEL NAZCA LINES
Deluxe	- HOTEL LIBERTADOR

Prices Include:

• 09 hotel nights mentioned in the hotels list with daily breakfast included.
• All transfers to airports, bus stations, train stations and hotels.
• All transfers and entrance fees and meals mentioned in the tour.
• Guided visits in shared services prices with English speaking tour guides.
• Professional tour guides.
• Flight over the Nazca Lines.
• Vistadome train to Machu Picchu including snacks, soft drinks and onboard entertainment
• Fully equipped transport units with special permits for the tourism industry.

Prices do not Include:

• Alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages when not specified.
• Tips for transport personnel, hotel personnel, etc.
• International Air Ticket.
• Domestic Air Ticket.
• Any other services not mentioned in the tour.

Conditions:

• Foreigners must have the Andean Inmigration card and a passport photocopy.

Image: APEC.