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HIGHLIGHTS
LIMA: Join Doctor Francisco
Diez Canseco, the descendant of
a distinguished Peruvian family,
for a Welcome Reception and
typical Peruvian lunch; visit
the beautiful estate and learn
about the Canseco family’s and
Peru’s history. Guided city tour
followed by lecture about the
Larco Museum’s largest private
collection of pre-Columbian art
in the world during a presentation
by the museum’s curator
SACRED VALLEY: View native
wildlife at Awanakancha. Visit
the outdoor Pisac market and
the ruins at Ollantaytambo.
See a special weaving
presentation in the Sacred
Valley and watch artisan
weavers at work
THE VISTADOME: Iconic train
journey between the Sacred
Valley and Aguas Calientes
aboard the Vistadome train
MACHU PICCHU: Immerse
yourself in the history and
atmosphere of this UNESCO
World Heritage Site
Sacred Valley, Peru
Your Journey
Travel Director and head to Casa Diez
Canseco, the private home of an
DAY 1 ARRIVE LIMA (2 NIGHTS)
illustrious Lima family, and meet the
friendly owner for a Welcome
Reception and Be My Guest lunch.
Learn about the history of your
host’s ancestors and tour his historic
home before celebrating your arrival
in Peru with a sumptuous homecooked meal of traditional Peruvian
delicacies. After lunch, bid farewell
to your host and spend the afternoon
exploring Peru’s capital with your
local expert. Immerse yourself in the
colonial splendor of Lima’s Historic
Center, a UNESCO World Heritage
Site, including the expansive Plaza de
Armas with its impressive cathedral
and the stately government palace.
Bienvenidos a Lima, founded in
1535 by conquistador Francisco
Pizarro who dubbed it the “City of
Kings.” A local host will greet you
and take you to your hotel in San
Isidro, one of Lima’s exclusive
neighborhoods bustling with shops
and restaurants (check in time 3pm).
NOVOTEL LIMA
DAY 2 LIMA FREE TIME
& SIGHTSEEING
CUSCO: City tour of Cusco
including the baroque Cathedral
on the main Plaza de Armas
Kick back, relax and enjoy your
morning at the hotel, or perhaps
venture out to do some exploring of
your own. At lunchtime, meet your
Add a 7-Day Post Trip Extension including a 4-Night Galapagos Islands Cruisee – Yachht Issabela II
FROM $4,325 PER PERSON (SINGLE FROM $7,675)
Galapagos entrance fee of $100.00 for adults and $50.00 for children and Galapagos Transit Card of $10.00 included.
DAY 1 LIMA – QUITO (2 NIGHTS)
at Las Bachas, a saltwater lagoon and important feeding ground
Fly to Quito where you will be greeted at the airport and taken to your
for flamingos. (FB,L,D) YACHT ISABELA II
hotel. (FB) HILTON COLON QUITO
DAY 6 GALAPAGOS CRUISE – SANTIAGO ISLAND
DAY 2 QUITO SIGHTSEEING & FREE TIME
Visit Bartolome Island whose landscape is breathtaking. Hike to the
Visit the historical center of the city, which was the first place in the
summit for impressive views. The island is also home to the Galapagos
world to be designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then travel to
Penguin, the only existing species of penguin in the equator area.
the “Middle of the World” to stand on the Equator. Enjoy the rest of the Arrive at Sullivan Bay and enjoy a farewell cocktail this evening.
day at leisure. (FB) HILTON COLON QUITO
(FB,L,D) YACHT ISABELA II
DAY 3 QUITO – GALAPAGOS CRUISE – SANTA CRUZ ISLAND
(4 NIGHTS)
DAY 7 GALAPAGOS CRUISE – BALTRA ISLAND – DEPART
GUAYAQUIL
Fly to Baltra Island and transfer by ferry to Santa Cruz Island. Visit “Los
Transfer to Baltra Airport for your flight to Guayaquil where you’ll be
Gemelos,” two large craters, and the Charles Darwin Research Station in assisted with your connection to your international flight (not included
Puerto Ayora. Board your boat and enjoy a Welcome Drink before dinner. in vacation price) or transferred to the Guayaquil hotel if you wish to
(FB, L,D) YACHT ISABELA II
extend your stay. (FB)
DAY 4 GALAPAGOS CRUISE – SOUTH PLAZA ISLAND
Please do not schedule flights before 6.30pm.
Visit Santa Fe Island where the small tranquil bay of Bahia Barrington
is home to green sea turtles and spotted eagle rays. This afternoon,
see South Plaza Island, home to the famed Galapagos sea lions, yellowgray land iguanas, and the unusual prickly pear cactus tree. (FB,L,D)
Land & Intra-Air: 7-day post-tour extension package includes economy air and
air-related charges for the flights Lima-Quito, Quito-Galapagos and GalapagosGuayaquil and require purchase of the Highlights of Peru vacation as well as air
transportation on LATM Airlines to/from your gateway city; if flying with another
carrier to/from your gateway city, published pricing will be higher. Prices are
accurate as June 16, 2015.
Extension package not available on every departure. Alternative itineraries
operate on select departures. Call for details.
YACHT ISABELA II
DAY 5 GALAPAGOS CRUISE – SANTA CRUZ ISLAND
Land near a long sandy beach on North Seymour Island where sea
lions and marine iguanas hang out on the rocks. Later, swim and snorkel
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Then see the Church of San Francisco
and discover its hidden catacombs
and splendid architecture. The
evening is free. (FB,BG) NOVOTEL LIMA
DAY 3 LIMA – CUSCO – SACRED
VALLEY
Take a morning flight to Cusco and
head for the Sacred Valley. Stop at
Awanakancha, a living museum of the
Peruvian Andes, where you can see
and interact with llamas, alpacas and
vicuñas. Enjoy a picnic box lunch
before visiting the vibrant Pisac
market. Spend some time browsing
the stalls, sip a cup of coca tea to help
you acclimate to the altitude and
keep your ears open for roving bands
playing the traditional music of the
Andes. Later this afternoon, arrive at
your lovely hotel, a former 18th
century colonial-style monastery,
surrounded by beautiful gardens in
the heart of the Sacred Valley. Learn
about the local specialty of Peruvian
weaving as you observe centuries-old
methods of spinning, dyeing and
weaving Andean traditional textiles.
This evening, enjoy a convivial
dinner with your traveling
companions at the hotel. (CB,L,D)
SONESTA POSADAS DEL INCA YUCAY
DAY 4 SACRED VALLEY – MACHU
PICCHU
After breakfast, head to Ollantaytambo to visit this famous Inca
stronghold built from immense
blocks of stone. Learn about Inca
history as you tour the ruins of the
hilltop fortress. Next, board the
Vistadome train for the journey to
the great citadel of the Incas (light
snack included). Panoramic windows allow you to appreciate the
Included Meals: FB Full Breakfast CB Continental
Breakfast L Lunch RM Regional Meal D Dinner
BG Be My Guest Dining FD Farewell Dinner with Wine
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incredible scenery as you follow the
Rio Vilcanota to the town of Aquas
Calientes. Upon arrival, take a
short ride up to the entrance gate
and begin your exploration of one
of the New Seven Wonders of the
World. Visit the ruins of this oncegreat fortress built in the 15th
century and abandoned nearly 100
years later with the arrival of the
Spanish conquistadors. See the
highlights of this UNESCO World
Heritage Site – the great Temple of
the Sun, the House of the Priest, the
Sacred Plaza and the Intihuatana, an
intricately carved rock most likely
used as a sundial by the ancient
Incas. Dinner is served at the hotel.
(FB,D) HATUCHAY HOTEL MACHU PICCHU
Note: On the train to Machu Picchu, only
hand luggage (overnight bag) can be taken.
Your primary suitcase will be securely
stored and returned to you in Cusco.
DAY 5 MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO
(2 NIGHTS)
Return to Machu Picchu to continue exploring on your own. If
you’re feeling adventurous, hike up
to the Gate of the Sun for stunning
views over the fortress and the
valley below. Or view the incredible
stonework and the amazing feats of
engineering required to transport
the huge blocks of stone to the top
of this isolated mountain. In the
early afternoon, descend from your
mountaintop aerie and board the
train to the Sacred Valley. Then
head toward the great colonial city
of Cusco by coach. On the way,
stop at a local chicheria for a taste
of chicha, a local specialty, and
learn how this Peruvian corn beer
is made only by women. (FB)
NOVOTEL CUSCO
DAY 6 CUSCO SIGHTSEEING
& FREE TIME
This morning, embark on a tour of
Cusco, the “Imperial City,” and the
capital of the Incas during their
reign. Enjoy an introduction to the
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highlights of the city, including the
incredible baroque Cathedral on the
main Plaza de Armas at the heart of
the city. Delve deeper into the
history of this ancient place at the
17th century Church of Santo Domingo,
which was built atop the foundations
of the Inca Temple of the Sun, often
referred to as Korikancha. Just outside of town, visit the ruins of the
fortress of Sacsayhuaman, perched on
a hill overlooking Cusco and see
nearby shrines and warehouses
where the Incas stored their grain.
Spend the rest of the afternoon on
your own in Cusco. This evening,
gather with your traveling companions for a regional meal at a local
restaurant, enjoying delicious Cusquenian dishes and ancestral dance
performances. (FB,RM) NOVOTEL CUSCO
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Mar 5, 12
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Code: PAR. Price is per person and is based on two people sharing a twin-bedded room. Single
Supplement: from $675. All inter-trip air related charges in economy class for flights on LATM
between Lima–Cusco and Cusco–Lima are included in the Land Only price shown based on
accurate airfare of as June 16, 2015. At the time you purchase your trip the inter-trip air prices may
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DAY 7 CUSCO – LIMA FREE TIME
Fly back to Lima late this morning
and enjoy an afternoon on your own
to do some more exploring, pick up
souvenirs or just relax. Later, meet a
local expert, a curator at the Larco
Museum, which houses the largest
private collection of pre-Columbian
art in the world, and learn about the
evolution and cultures of Ancient
Peru societies. Then gather with your
traveling companions for a Farewell
Dinner in the museum’s garden
restaurant. (FB,FD) NOVOTEL LIMA
DAY 8 LIMA – USA
Extend your stay at the hotel in
Lima or say hasta luego this morning and transfer to the airport for
your flight home. Depending on
your flight schedule, you may be
transferred to Lima International
Airport in the late evening of Day
7 for overnight flights home
arriving on Day 8. (CB/FB)
PRICE INCLUDES:
Professional Travel Director with
you throughout your journey
First Class Hotels twin bedded room
with private restroom
13 Meals 7 Breakfasts. 1 Picnic Box
Lunch. 1 Be My Guest Lunch. 4 Dinners
(including 2 Dinners, 1 Regional Meal
and Farewell Dinner)
Local Expert in Lima
Airport Transfers arrival and
departure transfers included as noted
in itinerary
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ADDITIONAL $100 P/P
Personal Audio Headsets
Motorcoach Transportation with
A/C, reclining seats, and panoramic
windows
Complimentary WiFi available in
guestrooms and/or public areas of
most hotels. See page 90-91 for details
Travel Documents including travel
wallet, travel planner, complimentary
keepsake photo and 5% Frequent
Traveler Discount upon return for a
future trip
Machu Picchu
Please Note: In some locations you will
be required to walk on uneven terrain and
climb stairs without handrails. You
should be in good health and be able to
walk without assistance. The highest
elevation point on this tour is 11,000 ft.
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