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PERU
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A TASTE OF PERU
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THIS PROGR
THE SACRED INCA EMPIRE AND THE LOST CITY
8 Days | Choose your dates
In July of 1911, noted historian Hiram
Bingham rediscovered the Lost City
of the Inca, the breathtaking ruins of
Machu Picchu.
This carefully crafted 8 day program
takes travelers to the essential highlights
of Peru, including Machu Picchu,
the Pisac Market, the colonial
city of Cusco, and the fortress of
Sacsayhuaman.
Discover Peru’s rich and layered
cultural history during this fascinating
journey of exploration and adventure.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
• Journey high into the Andes to
discover the mysteries of Machu
Picchu.
• Explore the Sacred Valley and the
ruins of Ollantaytambo Fortress.
• Experience the bustle of the Pisac
Market and the vibrant colors of local
art.
• Discover the city of Cusco, the oldest
inhabited city in South America.
• Walk through history as you wander
the Sacsayhuaman ruins.
• Marvel at scenic vistas as you ride the
train to Aguas Calientes.
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ITINERARY
DAY 1 - LIMA
Upon arrival in Lima you will be met at the airport and taken to
your hotel.
Overnight at Casa Andina Select.
DAY 2 - LIMA
After breakfast you will visit the National Archeology Museum
(closed on Mondays). This is Peru’s oldest and largest state
museum. It is housed in an old colonial mansion on Plaza
Bolivar, in the Pueblo Libre District of Lima. The museum
displays a large collection of ceramics, textiles, sculptures, and
ancient Peruvian metals dating back to pre-Hispanic times.
Some notable pieces in this collection are the Raimondi Stela
and Tello Obelisk. Another portion of the exhibit focuses on
the country’s colonial and Republican periods. After lunch
at Senorio de Sulco, you will receive an orientation on Lima
including a visit to La Catedral. La Catedral is the most
important church in any town in Peru. This beautiful colonial
building in the Plaza de las Armas presumably houses the
remains of Francisco Pizarro—whether the bones are authentic
or not is a matter of conjecture. Overnight at Casa Andina Select.
(BL)
DAY 3 - SACRED VALLEY
After an early breakfast, depart for the airport for your flight to
Cusco. Upon arrival, you can enjoy a cup of coca tea and then
depart for Yucay at an elevation of 8,500 feet. The city lies in
the Urubamba Valley, which is the historic heart of the former
Inca Empire. The Incas intensively cultivated the landscape
using terraces that increased the land’s harvest several fold and
provided food for a large population. The Urubamba Valley is
also called the Sacred Valley of the Incas because it was here
that, without the benefit of the wheel, the Incas built massive
stone cities and ruled an empire that stretched 3,300 miles
over some of the harshest terrain on Earth. Without the use of
mortar, the Incas constructed cities, suspension bridges, and
aqueduct systems with an engineering expertise that still exists
today. Along your journey through the valley, you will stop
at Pisac Market. The town’s main square is filled wall-to-wall
with stalls selling the full range of Peruvian artesanía: carved
gourds (mates burilados), ceramics, felt hats, alpaca sweaters and
mittens, musical instruments, paintings, antiques, a huge variety
of trinkets, and, most of all, weavings and jewelry. Overnight at
Sonesta Posada el Inca Yucay. (BL)
DAY 4 - MACHU PICCHU
After breakfast, board the train to Aguas Calientes. Upon arrival
you will take the bus to the top of the mountain for your guided
tour of the ruins at Machu Picchu. The guided tour is about
two hours and you have the rest of the day to enjoy this magical
place on your own. Machu Picchu, known as “The Lost City of
the Incas,” is probably the best known yet least understood of
all Incan sites. Apart from a few locals, nobody knew of Machu
Picchu’s existence until 1911, when American historian Hiram
Bingham stumbled upon the thickly overgrown buildings almost
by accident. The quality of the stonework and the abundance of
ornamental sites indicate that Machu Picchu must have been an
important ceremonial center, but knowledge of the city’s history
has been lost over time. Overnight at El MaPi Hotel. (BLD)
DAY 5 - CUSCO
This morning you will have time explore Aguas Calientes on
your own or a second visit to Machu Picchu (please note your
second entrance fee and bus costs are NOT included). Named
for the hot springs located on the edge of town, Aguas Calientes
was once a small farming community. In the 1920s it became a
railway workers camp and it now serves as the base for visitors to
Machu Picchu. This afternoon you will board the train for your
scenic journey back to Yucay and on to Cusco. Overnight at Casa
Andina Private Collection. (B)
DAY 6 - CUSCO
The early part of today will be spent on your own. This
afternoon you will enjoy a guided tour exploring Cusco
and surrounding areas starting with a visit to the fortress of
Sacsayhuaman. Sacsayhuaman forms the head of the Puma
design of old Cusco. It is a wonder of technical achievement
and a testament to human will and its construction remains a
mystery since the stones are not found in the region, and most
of the blocks weigh over a ton. The largest rock weighs more
than 300 tons. The ruins are constructed of huge polygonal
blocks which interlock with one another and are so precisely
placed that a knife blade cannot be inserted between them.
Next you will explore Cusco. The center of Cusco is a history
lesson. Modern and colonial buildings are built on top of Inca
foundations, and colonial churches dominate the central square.
The remainder of the day will be at leisure to shop and explore
on your own. Overnight at Casa Andina Private Collection. (B)
DAY 7 - LIMA
Today you will be transferred to the airport in Cusco for your
flight to Lima. Upon arrival you will be transferred to hotel for
overnight. Overnight at Casa Andina Select. (B)
DAY 8 - FAREWELL!
This morning you will be transferred to the international airport
for your departure flight.
(B)
This itinerary can be customized.
PROGRAM PRICING
Shared services (maximum group size 16)
$1,775 (per person, double occupancy w/two people
traveling)
$1,425 (per person, double occupancy w/four people
traveling)
$1,340 (child rate under 9 years of age, sharing room with
parent*)
$675 add on for single supplement
Private Services
$1,875 (per person, double occupancy w/two people
traveling)
$1,525 (per person, double occupancy w/four people
traveling)
$1,445 (child rate under 9 years of age, sharing room with
parent*)
$675 add on for single supplement
*Must have copy of passport
Cost includes: hotel accommodations with hotel taxes,
meals as mentioned, all ground transportation, and tours as
mentioned.
Not included: international and internal airfare, departure
taxes, meals not mentioned, tours not mentioned in itinerary,
beverages, tips/gratuities, and optional travel insurance.
Valid for travel in 2016.
THE FINE PRINT
Rates are based on this itinerary with hotels; any changes can
alter the final cost. Please note that very few hotels offer quad
occupancy.
Deposit: $200 per person is due upon confirmation. Final
payment is due 60 days prior to travel. If confirmed within 60
days, full payment is due upon confirmation.
Cancellations must be received in writing, however, will be
considered effective upon advisement of the cancellation.
Cancellations received 61 days or more prior to departure are
refundable less a $100 per person processing fee. Cancellations
received 60 days or less prior to departure are non-refundable.
We strongly advise you to invest in travel insurance, which
covers the cost of your tour in the event of an emergency
before or during your trip. For additional information
about Travel Insurance, please speak with your Holbrook
consultant or contact Travel Insured at 800-243-3174 or visit
travelinsured.com. Holbrook Travel’s agency number is 15849.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Casa Andina Select
The Casa Andina Select hotel is located in Lima’s trendy
Miraflores neighborhood, within easy access to restaurants
and local attractions. The newly constructed hotel has 155
rooms with modern installations and various amenities.
Room amenities: Private bathroom with hair dryer,
air conditioning, safety deposit box, minibar, soundproof
windows, direct dial phone, television.
Facility amenities: Restaurant, spa, gym, sun terrace
with Jacuzzi, conference rooms, business center, Wi-Fi,
laundry service, currency exchange, luggage storage,
souvenir shop.
Casa Andina Private Collection
Converted from a beautiful 18th century colonial house,
with five stately courtyards, and featuring their restaurant
“Alma” with creative, regional cuisine. The hotel is located
three blocks away from Cusco’s main square.
Room amenities: 100 rooms with heat, cable
television, safe deposit box, direct-dial telephone, coffee
making facility, private bathroom with hair dryer. Oxygen
available upon request.
Facility amenities: Restaurant and bar, Wi-Fi,
laundry service, room service, medical assistance, currency
exchange.
Sonesta Posada del Inca Yucay
The 87-room Sonesta Posadas del Inca Yucay is located in
the heart of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, five minutes
far from Urubamba, one-hour drive from the ancient Inca
capital of Cusco and close to Machu Picchu. The Sonesta
Posada Yucay is a former 18th century colonial-style
monastery and is surrounded by beautiful gardens.
Room amenities: Television, heater, telephone, private
bathroom with bathtub, safe, hair dryer upon request.
Facility amenities: Business center, Wi-Fi, laundry
service, room service, luggage storage, currency exchange,
restaurant, bar/lounge, fitness center, meeting rooms.
El MaPi Hotel
Located in the heart of the bustling village of Machu
Picchu Pueblo (Aguas Calientes), it satisfies the needs of
many travelers in search of an easy going stay, a relaxed
atmosphere, in a modern place, with a good and warm
attention, comfortable facilities and healthy food.
Room amenities: Private bathrooms, safe, television,
Wi-Fi, hair dryer, telephone, minibar, reading lights.
Facility amenities: Restaurant, Wi-Fi, business center,
laundry service, bar/lounge, luggage storage.
COLOMBIA
Equator
ECUADOR
Iquitos
BRAZIL
PERU
Lima
Ballestas
Islands
Machu Picchu
Paracas
Tambopata
Cusco
BOLIVIA
PACIFIC OCEAN
CHILE
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