LUXURY PERU 10 days / 9 nights

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1 LUXURY PERU 10 days / 9 nights The program starts with the arrival at Lima in the afternoon/night. So early check-in is not included if pax arrives in the morning. To avoid annoyances because of the different altitudes, we start the program in Arequipa allowing the client to acclimatize gradually. It is a program with individual departures all year round. Prices could change without previous advice. In holidays, could be increases which be reported according each case. Schedules and timetables are referential, subject to reconfirmation. The speed limit for touristic transportation in Peruvian roads is 90 km/h. Breakfast Box lunch Lunch Dinner ITINERARY lodging in hotel (private service, English-speaking assistant). Overnight. 2 nd day Lima / Arequipa (2.300 masl) Breakfast in hotel. In the morning, visit the historical center (fee entrance to the Cathedral and San Francisco Convent are included) and the Larco Museum (private service, English-speaking guide). In the afternoon, transfer to the airport to take the flight to Arequipa. At the arrival, meeting with our personnel and transfer to the hotel. Overnight. 3 rd day Arequipa Breakfast in hotel. In the morning, city tour including the Santa Catalina Convent (private service, English-speaking guide). Afternoon is at leisure. In the evening, dinner at ZigZag Restaurant. Overnight. 4 th day Arequipa / Puno (3.827 masl) Breakfast in hotel. Transfer to the airport to take the flight to Juliaca. At the arrival, transfer to Puno, visiting along the way the Sillustani necropolis (private service, English-speaking guide), box lunch included. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight. 5 th day Puno / Titicaca Lake / Puno Breakfast in hotel. Full day excursion to Titicaca Lake visiting the Uros floating islands and Taquile Island, box lunch included (private speedboat, English-speaking guide). Overnight in hotel in Puno. 6 th day Puno / Cusco (3.399 masl) / Sacred Valley (2.846 masl) Breakfast in hotel. Transfer to the airport to take the flight to Cusco. At the arrival, transfer to the Sacred Valley, visit along the way Awanacancha (private service, English-speaking guide) to meet native weavers and see South American camelid species. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight. 1

2 7 th day Sacred Valley (2.846 masl) Breakfast in hotel. Full day excursion to visit the towns of Chinchero, Maras and the Inca s salt mines, the ancient farm laboratory of Moray, Pisaq market and the Ollantaytambo fortress (private service, English-speaking guide), lunch included at Wayra Restaurant, which offers the valley s delicious treats as well as a Peruvian Paso horse demonstration and a performance of the Marinera dance. After the excursion, transfer and lodging in the hotel. Overnight. 8 th day Sacred Valley / Machu Picchu (2.400 masl) / Cusco Breakfast in hotel. Transfer to Ollantaytambo s station to take the Vistadome train (almost 1.30-hour journey 1 st class, subject to availability) to Machu Picchu town. At the arrival, transfer by public bus to the archaeological complex to visit Machu Picchu, lunch included at the Sanctuary Lodge. In the afternoon, transfer to the station to take the Vistadome train to Poroy (almost 3.30-hour journey 1 st class, subject to availability). At Poroy, transfer to Cusco (30m) and lodging in the hotel (private services, English-speaking guide). Overnight. Optional: Hiram Bingham train (10.53/ /21.16, luxury class, subject to availability). The service includes a brunch and excellent selection of Peruvian wines / On board music entertainment / Tourist guide for every group of 14 passengers / Tickets and exclusive transportation to Machu Picchu / Tea Time in the Belmond Sanctuary Lodge / Gourmet dinner on the return journey. The service does not include the lunch at the Sanctuary Lodge. The train ticket, allows the transport clients and their hand luggage (01 bag or backpack) with a weight of no more than 05kg/11lb and with a maximum size of 62 linear inches/157 cm (length + height + width), with the cars intended for this purpose. We will take the luggage from the Sacred Valley to the hotel in Cusco. 9 th day Cusco Breakfast in hotel. In the morning, excursion to visit the historical center (fee entrance to the Cathedral and Santo Domingo/Coricancha are included) and the ruins of Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay (private service, English-speaking guide). Afternoon is at leisure. In the evening, farewell dinner at the Map Café Restaurant. Overnight. 10 th day Cusco / Lima Breakfast in hotel. Transfer to the airport to take the flight to Lima (passengers are requested to be at the airport 3 hours before international flight). ** END OF OUR SERVICES ** 2

3 EXTENSIONS PARACAS / NASCA lodging in hotel (private service, English-speaking local assistant). Overnight. 2 nd day Lima / Paracas (0 masl) Breakfast in hotel. Departure to Paracas (km. 250, almost 4-hour journey) (private service, English-speaking guide), visiting along the way the Pachacamac ruins (closed on Mondays). At the arrival, lodging in the hotel. Afternoon is at leisure. Overnight. 3 rd day Paracas / Lima Breakfast in hotel. Transfer to the dock and excursion to the Ballestas Islands (2-hour excursion from to 10.00, weather conditions could delay or cancel the excursion) (collective service, Spanish/Englishspeaking guide). Then, transfer to the local airport to flight over the Nasca Lines (almost 35-minute journey, weather conditions could delay or cancel the excursion) (collective service, Spanish/Englishspeaking pilot guide). In the afternoon, departure to Lima (km. 250, almost 4-hour journey) (private service, English-speaking guide). Overnight. The program follows on the 2 nd day of LUXURY PERU TRUJILLO & CHICLAYO lodging in hotel (private service, English-speaking local assistant). Overnight. 2 nd day Lima / Trujillo (34 masl) Breakfast in hotel. Transfer to the airport to take the flight to Trujillo. At the arrival, meeting with our personnel and transfer to the hotel. Full day excursion to visit the historical center, Huacas de Moche Museum and the archaeological complex of Sun and Moon, Dragón - Arcoíris and Chan Chan. Lunch at Huanchaco beach (private service, English-speaking guide). Overnight. 3 rd day Trujillo / Chiclayo (27 masl) / Lima Breakfast in hotel. Private transfer to Chiclayo (km.200, almost 3-hour journey) (private service, Englishspeaking guide). At the arrival, we will visit the Rajada Sipán archaeological complex, Tumba Reales de Sipán Museum (closed on Mondays), Túcume pyramids and Huaca Las Balsas, lunch included. Transfer to the airport to take the flight to Lima. At the arrival, transfer and lodging in the hotel. Overnight. The program follows on the 2 nd day of LUXURY PERU 3

4 COLCA CANYON 4 th day Arequipa / Colca Canyon (3.633 masl) Breakfast in hotel. At 8am, departure to Colca going past the towns of Yura, Pampa de Arrieros and Pampa Cañahuas, where the national Reserve of vicuñas is located. Continue trip to Chuccura and Patapampa, where the Mirador de los Volcanes is located. Arrive to Chivay to have lunch. In the afternoon, visit the market of the town and the hot springs of La Calera (entrance is not included) (private service, English-speaking guide). Dinner and overnight. 5 th day Colca Canyon / Arequipa Breakfast in hotel. At 6.15am, transfer to the Cruz Del Condor vantage point. Then, visit the towns of Macca and Yanque, and the Antahuilque and Choquetico viewpoints. At 1pm., return to Arequipa (private service, English-speaking guide), box lunch included. Overnight. The program follows on the 5th day of LUXURY PERU PUERTO MALDONADO 10 th day Cusco / Puerto Maldonado / Lodge Welcome in Puerto Maldonado, and visit the Butterfly House. After the board, begin to experience the enchantment of the rainforest, as you take a 45-minute boat ride along the Madre de Dios River to arrive at the lodge. Accommodation and lunch. After gathering with your guide, choose from 14 different excursions available at Inkaterra Reserva Amazónica. On your first day, we recommend a guided walk along the Trail system, into the Inkaterra Reserva Amazónica natural area, where you will discover the Amazon Basin. This trail offers an excellent introduction to the jungle environment, winding past impressive trees such as the Shihuahuaco, and the strangely beautiful strangler fig, offering excellent opportunities for bird watching and observing exotic insects. We also recommend on the first night our Twilight River excursion: a guided afternoon boat ride on the Madre de Dios River. Witness the transformation from a diurnal to a nocturnal world: animals and birds of the daytime give way to species specially adapted to the night. As you enjoy their paradise, you will learn about their habits, while you search for nightjars, owls, capybaras and big caimans. Return to the lodge for dinner. Overnight. 11 th day Lodge / Surroundings / Lodge Breakfast. This morning you may visit the Sandoval lake excursion into the Tambopata National Reserve. Glide in a wooden canoe, across a beautiful, mirror-like oxbow lake that is home to the endangered giant river otter, as well as red howler monkeys, red-bellied macaws, anacondas and side-neck turtles. Return to the lodge for lunch. After lunch, consider visit the remarkable Canopy and Anaconda Walk. You will literally walk through the rainforest canopy. After your descent from the Canopy, experience the Anaconda Walk for about 30 minutes along the 200-meter wooden bridge over the Aguajales swamps. Return to the lodge for dinner. Overnight. 12 th day Lodge / Puerto Maldonado / Lima Breakfast. A 45-minute return trip by boat on the Madre de Dios River takes you to Puerto Maldonado, where you may visit Butterfly House. Transfer to airport to take the flight to Lima (passengers are requested to be at the airport 3 hours before international flight). 4

5 HOTELS (subject to availability and confirmation) CITY Lima Arequipa Puno Cusco Paracas Trujillo Colca Puerto Maldonado DELUXE Country Club (Master) Libertador (Superior ocean view) Casitas del Colca (Garden view) Inkaterra Reserva Amazónica (Superior) THE PROGRAM INCLUDES All transfers on arrival and departure of each locality, assisted by expert personnel. All the excursions indicated in the program with English-speaking guides. All entrance fees to the sites mentioned. Vistadome train to/from Machu Picchu. Transportation in comfortable tourist vehicles. Overnights in suggested hotels (subject to confirmation), breakfast included. Meals as indicated. THE PROGRAM DOES NOT INCLUDE Early check-in in case the international flight arrives in the morning. Internal flights (approx. USD 220 per person, per flight). Drinks during meals. Meals not expressly stated. Extras at the bar, in laundry, in phone, etc. Our tour escort from Lima to Lima. Tips for guides, hotels, restaurants and airports. Personal insurance. 5