Mighty Machu Picchu 6 days / 5 nights

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1 Mighty Machu Picchu 6 days / 5 nights From HKD11,000 per person Cusco Machu Picchu Conquer the mighty Machu Picchu, uncover ancient archaeological ruins at Cusco and learn the history of the amazing Inca Empire across 6 days and 5 nights. Cusco provides many sights to see such as Coricancha (The Golden Palace) and the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Enjoy the peaceful fresh air as you go from one calm sight to another. Reach for the skies at Machu Picchu, known as Old Peak, this 15 century Inca site stands at 2,430 meters above sea level tucked away on a mountain ridge above the Urubamba Valley. Page 1

2 Day 1 Hong Kong Cusco Enjoy your meet and greet at the airport prior to your hotel transfer, we shall be waiting for you with an aromatic coca tea, which shall help to prevent with altitude sickness. After having checked in, kick your feet up and relax, from hrs we shall begin your guided tour through the city starting with Coricancha (The Golden Palace). Coricancha Originally named Inti Kancha (Temple of the Sun), considered by many to be the most important temple from the Inca Empire, dedicated to Inti the Sun God. Nearby you shall discover the Santo Domingo Church (Iglesia de Santo Domingo). Peruse this 17 th century building, a major Inca temple of Cusco, where the walls used to be lined with nearly 700 solid gold sheets, each weighing more than four pounds apiece. Cusco Cathedral is definitely worth a visit; enjoy exploring this Baroque-style building. Construction began in 1550, her building blocks come from the stones looted from the site of the hillside Sacsayhuaman fortress, and she took a century to be fully built. Santo Domingo Church You will be escorted back to Cusco City to check out four archaeological ruins, starting with the largest; Sacsayhuaman (Puma s Head). Head up from the Plaza de Armas and you will be rewarded with the site of the 1536 battle when dozens of Pizarro s men charged uphill to battle the Inca forces. Sacsayhuaman Page 2

3 The second site is up the road from the first, Qenko (Zigzag in Quecha). The name probably refers to the zigzag channels carved into a rock. Check out the altar on which llamas were sacrificed and the large erect stone shown on the boleto turistico (a solar calendar). Qenko End your day by visiting Pukapukara and Tambomachay, the final two ruins. The former is known as Red Fort, named after her red hue coming from the hillsides nearby, a very enjoyable walk can be had here. The latter is the most distant ruins from Cuzco, a small site with an interesting ornamental fountain, whose source is unknown. Pukapukara Your tour today shall be with a group of up to 15 people. Day 2 Sacred Valley Your breakfast and lunch will be included today. Enjoy your morning meal prior to being escorted to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Visit to the colourful Indian Pisac market and then continue our journey towards the fortress of Ollantaytambo, an Inca city that was religious, political and agricultural. Sacred Valley of the Incas Once ready, return to Cusco via Chinchero, a farming town dedicated to growing potatoes, on the way you shall enjoy a Chinchero wonderful view of the Andes mountain range. Your tour today shall be with a group of up to 15 people. Page 3

4 Day 3 Maras Moray Your breakfast will be included today. Savor your morning meal prior to heading to Moray, an archaeological site northwest of Cuzco (approx. 50km), tucked away on a high plateau about 3500 meters high, west of Maras village. Uncover unusual Inca ruins, mostly consisting of several terraced circular depressions, with the largest being about 30 meters deep. Moray After exploring Moray thoroughly you will be escorted towards Salinerar, the cultural site in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. You will pass the Spanish village of Maras. Here you will learn that salt has been harvested from the briny waters of the spring for thousands of years, evident in the thousands of family owned salt pans housed in a canyon, used to evaporate water to extract the salt. Your tour today shall be with a group of up to 15 people. Day 4 Machu Picchu Your breakfast and lunch will be included today. We recommend a hearty morning meal as today you shall head to the mighty Machu Picchu. Take your morning transfer to Ollantaytambo or Poroy Train Station, where you will then board the train that shall take you to Machu Picchu Town (Aguas Calientes). Upon your arrival you shall walk about 100 meters towards the bus station, the ride to the top of the mountain allows for enjoyable views (approx. 25 mins). Machu Picchu Welcome to Machu Picchu, the site of an ancient Inca city located high up at 2,430 meters, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, referred to as The Lost City of the Incas. One of the most familiar symbols from the Incan Empire, enjoy your tour here (approx. 2 hours) and your lunch can be had after. Do enjoy exploring this magnificent place on your own after as well, once ready head back to Cusco via train. Your tour today shall be private. Day 5 Cusco Your breakfast will be included today. Page 4

5 Today is your final full day of the trip, we have some options from you to choose from below, the option to rest and explore on your own is also available: Coricancha (The Golden Palace) revisit this site to end the trip as it began, with The Golden Temple. Cusco City Hall Contemporary Museum Enjoy this large museum, content includes contemporary paintings and sculpture exhibitions. Qosqo Centre of Native Art Entertainment you can enjoy original folk lore dance accompanied by traditional live Andean music. Daily performances begin at 1845hrs and last an hour, a colourful and lively representation of the many beautiful dances in the region will be on display. Your tour today shall be with a group of up to 15 people. Day 6 Cusco Hong Kong Your breakfast will be included today. Enjoy your final morning meal prior to your hotel transfer for your flight back to Hong Kong. Page 5

6 PACKAGE INFORMATION Category A Category B Category C Superior + Expedition Train First + Vista Dome Train Luxury + Vista Dome Train Cusco 5 nights Maytaq Wasin San Agustín Siete Ventanas Sonesta Hotel Cusco Eco Inn Cusco Libertador Cusco ertador/cusco /Casa Andina Private Collection Price per person Double Room (HKD) Price per person Triple Room (HKD) 12,800 17,100 26,800 11,000 12,500 15,500 Package Includes: - Transfers to and from airport / hotel - Travel in a 16 seater minibus. - Domestic flight from Cusco to Lima and Lima to Cusco - Cusco City tour (group) - Sacred Valley tour (group) - Maras Moray tour (group) - Machu Picchu tour (private) - Specified food in the itinerary - Entrance tickets that include visits mentioned in the package - Train ticket to Machu Picchu round-trip - An English speaking tour guide % TIC Levy Package does NOT include: - International and other domestic air tickets - Airport Tax, Government Tax and Fuel Surcharge. - Lunches, drinks and food not mentioned. - Travel insurance. - Spending of a personal nature (e.g.: tips, laundry, phone bills etc.) - Anything else not mentioned in the Package Includes section Page 6

7 ITINERARIES, CHANGES BEYOND OUR CONTROL COMPANY agrees to provide all of the services listed in your travel itinerary, except for the optional services. Optional services will be billed separately. COMPANY has no responsibility for any changes in travel plans caused by airlines, train, ferry delay or rescheduling mandated by any of the aforesaid causes beyond our control, the passenger shall have the option of accepting in lieu of the original tour such rescheduled tour or other substituted tour(s) as may be offered. If you would like to modify any portion of your itinerary, you understand that COMPANY will not bear any of the costs arising from such changes. Refunds for non-used or cancelled services will be issued in accordance with our Terms and Conditions described. All new services will be billed in accordance with our Terms and Conditions. Due to the circumstances, including but not limited to, like closure or maintenance of monuments, weather, time, or traffic, etc., the planned visit or activity will be arranged on the next day if possible. No refund can be made if it s failed to do so. OTHER EXPENSESS DURING TOURS Tipping & gratuity guidelines, tour guide - as you depart from the tour, reward a good guide in each city by tipping USD10-15 per person per day, driver USD5-10 per person per day, based on the satisfaction you have received from them, bellman by tipping USD3-5 Per bag, however these are guidelines are optional. PERSONAL EXPENESE - Meals, laundry, telephone bills, beverage, extra local running for transport which is not included in your itinerary, (transport for sightseeing excursion will be provide between 0900hrs 1730hrsMax. ), Video &Camera fees charged at monuments directly, tips for guides, driver, travel Insurance for personal injury & loss of personal belongings. Notes The above quote is valid for 14 days only & No reservations has been made, To guarantee the above quote a written booking request or purchase order must be received by Nanda Travel within the validity period DEPOSITS, FINAL PAYMENT A non-refundable deposit of 30 % of the tour fee on a per person basis must be paid after all reservations are confirmed. We accept cash or cheque only. Bookings for this deposit not received are subject to cancellation without notice. If G.C Nanda is unable to confirm the requested arrangements the deposit will be fully refundable. Deposits vary for each tour operator, hotel, or provider of any service contained in the program and will be payable according to the General Terms and Conditions of each operator. Please note that firm reservations cannot be made for any pre-booked accommodation until the required deposit is received. The balance payment must be received not less than 30 days prior to departure. If the balance payment is not received by us on the due date, we reserve the right to treat the booking as cancelled and to apply the appropriate cancellation charges. AMENDMENT FEES For each amendment requested after confirmation additional charges will be levied by hotels, ground operators or airlines. An amendment constitutes a change to an existing booking and not a transfer to another tour, wherein cancellation fees may apply. Page 7

8 CANCELLATION AND REFUNDS Cancellations are subject to a fee as follows: 30 days, or more, prior to departure: forfeit of deposit days, or less, prior to departure: 100% of total cost Cancellations will also be subject to cancellation fees levied by each operator according to their respective Booking Terms and Conditions. Please note that it is your responsibility to request from us the details of Terms and Conditions, and to ensure that you have understood their contents. The payment of your deposit constitutes an acceptance of those terms and conditions and your acknowledgement that you will be bound by their cancellation fee charges. No refund is made on any pre-booked accommodation, coach tours, villas hotel, cruising or other travel not utilised. No refund is available for cancellation after the tour has commenced or in respect of any tours, accommodation, meals or any other services not utilised. INSURANCE It is strongly recommended that, at the time of booking, you purchase a comprehensive travel insurance policy of your choice. We suggest that the policy should include, but not be limited to the following features: Loss of deposit through cancellation, personal baggage, loss of money, medical expenses, additional expenses to cover hotel accommodation should the tour or holiday need to be extended or curtailed due to illness while overseas, or due to the need to return to Hong Kong because of unexpected death or illness of a close relative. Please consult us on the insurance policy most suitable for your needs. VISA, TRAVEL DOCUMENTS Passengers should familiarise themselves with any and all health or visa requirements that may be applicable in the areas they intend visiting. They shall be responsible for all exits, entry, health and other documents required by laws, regulations, orders, demands or requirements of the countries visited or transited. Each person shall carry a valid passport at all times. Kindly note that passport and visa requirements are not our responsibility and we are not liable for any loss or expense due to a passenger s failure to comply with the above or any statutory requirement made in any country whatsoever. PRICE All prices shown are subject to variation without notice. Page 8