Peru Photo Safari of Nature and Culture. Southern Peru

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1 Peru Photo Safari of Nature and Culture Southern Peru

2 Southern Peru 2 Southern Peru 13 Days / 12 Nights Arequipa (1 night) Colca (2 nights) Lake Titicaca (2 nights) Sacred Valley of the Incas (2 nights) Machu Picchu (1 night); Cusco (2 nights); Amazon Rainforest (2 nights); Our Safari excursions include a private guide and driver, your own vehicle to go where and when you want, selected hotels, all meals, taxes, fees, a trip concierge with a local phone and an arrival kit.. Price per Person: Authentic: $6, (Single Supplement $2,461.62) Upgraded: $7, (Single Supplement $4,100.93) Simplified: $5, (Single Supplement $1,667.13)

3 Southern Peru 3 Summary Day 1 AREQUIPA Transportation from Arequipa airport to your hotel Lunch at your hotel Half day city sightseeing, including a visit to Santa Catalina Monastery and Museum of Andean Sanctuaries Overnight at your selected hotel at Arequipa. (Upgraded at Casa Andina Private Collection Suite, Authentic at Casa Andina Private Collection Superior, Simplified at Sonesta Posadas del Inca Standard) Day 2 AREQUIPA / COLCA Private transportation to Colca Valley Lunch, dinner and spend the night at your hotel in Colca Valley, according to your category program. (Upgraded at Casitas del Colca Standard, Authentic at Colca Lodge Suite, Simplified Colca Lodge Standard) Day 3 COLCA Excursion to Condor Cross lookout point Visit the towns of Cabanaconde, Macca y Yanque. Lunch, dinner and spend the night at your hotel in Colca. Day 4 COLCA / LAKE TITICACA Visit the town of Coporaque Private transportation to Titicaca on the shores of Lake Titicaca. Lunch, dinner and overnight at Titilaka, room according to your category program. Choice of 5 afternoon activities near the Hotel Dinner and overnight at Titilaka (Upgraded Suite Corner, Authentic at Dusk or Dawn Suite, Simplified Titilaka King) Day 5 LAKE TITICACA Choice of morning and afternoon excursions in the area Dinner and overnight at Titilaka Day 6 LAKE TITICACA / SACRED VALLEY Transfer from Titilaka to Juliaca Airport Flight to Cusco, transfer to Sacred Valley Lunch in Cusco at Incanto Excursion to Pisac Market and Ruins Dinner and overnight at your Sacred Valley hotel (Authentic at Sol y Luna Casita Deluxe, upgraded at Sol y Luna Casita Premium, Simplified at Sonesta Posadas del Inca Yucay ) Day 7 SACRED VALLEY Morning excursion to Chinchero, including a visit to Callañaupa textile centre Gourmet outdoor lunch in the Sacred Valley Afternoon Excursion to Maras salt mines and Moray archaeological centre Dinner and overnight at your hotel in Sacred Valley Day 8 SACRED VALLEY / MACHU PICCHU Morning excursion to Ollantaytambo, including a visit to Catcco museum Vistadome Train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes/Machu Picchu Lunch, dinner and overnight at your hotel in Machu Picchu (Upgraded at Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Junior Suite, Authentic at Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Superior, Simplified at El Mapi) Day 9 MACHU PICCHU / CUSCO Private excursion to Machu Picchu Lunch at Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge Vistadome train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo and continue with a Private transfer from Ollantaytambo train station to Cusco Dinner at MAP Café and Overnight at your hotel in Cusco (Authentic at Hotel Monasterio Junior Suite, Upgraded at Inkaterra La Casona Suite Patio, Simplified at Novotel Cusco Colonial)

4 Southern Peru 4 Day 10 - CUSCO Morning at leisure City sightseeing, including visits to Sacsayhuamán and Templo de la luna Dinner at MAP Café Overnight at your hotel in Cusco, according to your category program. Day 11 AMAZON RAINFOREST Meeting at Cusco Airport and assistance with flight to Puerto Maldonado Transfer downriver to the lodge Selection of jungle excursions included Lunch, dinner and overnight at Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica (Upgraded: Suite Amazonica, Authentic: Superior Rio, Simplified: Superior) Day 12 AMAZON RAINFOREST Selection of jungle lodge excursions Breakfast, lunch, dinner and overnight at Inkaterra Reserva amazonica. Day 13 AMAZON RAINFOREST/LIMA Transfer from the lodge to Maldonado airport Airport assistance in Lima END OF OUR SERVICES

5 Southern Peru 5 Southern Peru Designed for couples, small groups and families who have visited Asia, Africa or India and want to continue their voyage of discovery of enriching destinations; for those who wish continue to explore, taste, discover, and meander their way around the world. The trip is carefully crafted for savvy travelers who expect the best service, top hotels, memorable meals, outstanding value and flexible schedules. Significant Living Cultures & Astonishing Traditions Peru is a living museum, an open history book and a melting pot of cultures. A trip to Peru will expose visitors to the oldest civilizations in America, complex pre-colonial worlds, the vast Inca Empire, a rich Spanish colonial past, early Republican and contemporary cultures. This diverse heritage coexists with a rich mix of migrant cultures from Europe, Africa and Asia in a true melting pot of eclectic experience to its visitors. Diverse Nature &Tremendous Open Space Peru is a vast county, the size of Spain, France and the UK together, with a dramatic landscape including diverse geological zones, impressive national parks, Pacific coast, protected glacier peaks and vast Amazon regions. This unique geography is complemented with the longest river, the deepest canyon, highest waterfall and the highest lake. renowned for its tremendous biodiversity. In addition to omnipotent geography, Peru is Diverse Flavors, Vibrant Colors & Continuous Beats Peru is replete of unique colors, splendid traditions and famous cuisine. The Andes and the Amazon provide the perfect setting to grow unique and rich ingredients providing poignant colors, and stark contrasts of pastel hues. The melodious sound of Andean flutes, the hearty beat of the Afro Peruvian box and the soothing trance of a lone harpist give Peru the reputation as a vibrant and lively destination.

6 Southern Peru 6 DAY 01 Arequipa (7567 ft m.a.s.l.) Upon arrival at the Airport from Lima, you will be welcomed by our Guest Services Representative who will provide your welcoming kit, containing a detailed itinerary, maps, general recommendations for each destination, bag tags as well as a mobile phone so that you may contact our Experiences Concierge 24/7 during your trip. You will then be transported to your hotel and assisted during your check in. Enjoy lunch at the hotel. The city of Arequipa lies on a fertile valley at the base of the Misti Volcano and is known as the White City for the sillar stone with which most of its colonial mansions and churches are built. The mixture of history, colonial architecture and natural landscapes convert the city into a unique destination. The city excursion will take you to the Main Square or Plaza de Armas, the Town Hall and the Cathedral. You will then proceed to visit Santa Catalina Monastery, the most important and impressive religious monument in Peru. It was built in Afterwards transfer to the Museum of Andean Sanctuaries to see the mummified remains of Juanita, the ice princess of Ampato, discovered in September of 1995 by anthropologist John Reinhardt at the skirts of Ampato Volcano (20,932 ft.). This girl was sacrificed as an offering for the Apus (the Gods of the mountains) more than 500 years ago. For being so well preserved the mummy astonished scientists. Spend the night at your hotel at Arequipa. Private sightseeing through the city of Arequipa. (Alternatives available: City, Juanita mummy & Santa Teresa Convent; Santa Catalina Convent & Molino de Sabandia; City, Recoleta & Casa del Moral ; City & Santa Catalina Convent, City & Juanita mummy or Campiña, Molino de Sabandia & Founders Mansion.

7 Southern Peru 7 DAY 02 AREQUIPA/COLCA VALLEY (11800 ft m.a.s.l.) After your breakfast at the hotel your guide will pick you up. At departure from Arequipa as altitude gradually increases, you will see the landscape and vegetation transforming from an arid scrubland covered by abundant cactus to the barren Puna highlands. You will drive through the National Reserve of Salinas and Aguada Blanca where you will see herds of vicuñas grazing on the plains. Here you will have the best chance to get a closer view of these animals and a unique opportunity to take pictures. A bit further you will have the chance to see birds like flamingoes, ibis, Andean goose, ducks, Andean eagle "Cara Cara" and witness views such as the volcanoes and snow covered mountains in Patapampa (15,000ft.). See the Ampato, Sabancaya and Walca Walca mountains. You will arrive in the town of Chivay (Approximate time of travel: 4 hours) and be transported to your hotel. Enjoy the hotel s natural outdoor hot springs after lunch. Dinner at the hotel. Spend the night at your hotel in Colca Valley.

8 Southern Peru 8 DAY 03 COLCA VALLEY Early wake up and after breakfast visit to the "Condor Cross" lookout point, a unique place to observe condors from such a close distance soaring on their incredible wingspans above the depths of the canyon below. It stands at 3,000 ft (910 meters) above the river and 7,896 ft.(2400 meters) below the top of the cliff faces. Although the condor is present throughout all the Andes, at the Colca Canyon the rising winds are strong and condors take advantage of these winds to soar gracefully into the sky. The white plumage of its wingspans and flanks can be fully appreciated with this view. For many years, there was a raging controversy over whether or not this was the world s deepest canyon at about 10,470 ft (3180 meters), but it has recently drawn in as a close second to the neighboring Cotahuasi Canyon which is 535 ft. (163 meters) deeper. Continue the excursion to visit the town of Cabanoconde and its corn fields. On your way back visit the picturesque towns of Pinchollo, Achoma, and Yanque, and the lookout at Antahuilque. Lunch and dinner at the hotel. Spend the night at your hotel at Colca Valley.

9 Southern Peru 9 DAY 04 COLCA VALLEY/LAKE TITICACA (12502 ft 3800 m.a.s.l.) After breakfast begin your private journey to the city of Puno. (Approximately 6 hours). Enjoy the trip along the right margin of the canyon and visit the picturesque town of Coporaque. Have an early lunch at Chivay, a small town at the end of the Valley, and begin your journey to Puno city. Then you will be transported to Titilaka Hotel. (Approximate time: 1 hour). The city of Puno, an important commercial port, is located on the shores of Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world, rich in flora and fauna. It is considered the cradle of the legendary Aymara people and the pre-columbian culture of Tiahuanaco. It has more than 250 typical colorful dances which represent characters of their local legends. You will be welcomed by our Guest Services Representative and assisted during check in. We recommend you to have a siesta, take it easy and drink plenty of liquids in order to get used to the altitude. Dinner is served in the main dining room. Then you may enjoy appointed suite or join other guests and interpreters to talk about your highlands experience. Dinner and overnight at Titilaka.

10 Southern Peru 10 DAY 05, LAKE TITICACA Enjoy breakfast at Titilaka, either in bed or in the dining room. Excursion to Taquile Island. (Alternatives include: Uros floating islands, Sillustani, Mountain biking or 7 activities near the Hotel). Upon your arrival to the hotel enjoy the intense dusk. Later this idyllic sunset is rivaled by a pristine starry night. Enjoy cocktails, dinner and overnight at your lakeview room at Titilaka. Taquile Island is considered the most interesting island on the Peruvian side of Lake Titicaca. The Taquile people are of Quechua origin, as opposed to the majority of the region s locals who are of Aymara origin. You will visit the home and greet the family of Juan, one of the prominent weavers on the island. They will share with you the rich traditions and social structure of Taquile and show you their textiles. You may also visit some archaeological remains of the Inca empire. Here you can also view the impressive panorama of Lake Titicaca and the snow covered mountains of Cordillera Real. Rowing through the Reeds Take a paddle boat excursion through the totora reeds near the hotel. You will learn about the totora reeds, aquatic plants and how they are used by the locals for different purposes ranging from construction to food. Similar to landownership, the reed marshes are divided among the villagers, who every so often harvest them for various uses. The reeds offer a unique ecosystem for birds such as wrens, grebes, moorhens and egrets.

11 Southern Peru 11 DAY 06 LAKE TITICACA/CUSCO/SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS (9000 ft m.a.s.l.) After breakfast you will be transported to Juliaca airport where you will be assisted by our Guest Services Representative prior to your flight to Cusco. Upon arrival in Cusco Airport you will be welcomed by our Guest Services Representative and transferred to a restaurant, located near the Main Square; it offers its guests a wide variety of Italian, pasta and grill dishes. After lunch, you will be transferred to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. The Sacred Valley is an excellent place to begin your visit to Cusco. The Sacred Valley has a moderate altitude, pleasant climate, and picturesque villages. It offers a great opportunity to explore Inca sites, local artisan markets and to do some adventure hiking or rafting. Excursion to Pisac Ruins and its Traditional Market. The small Main Square is filled wall-to-wall with stalls selling the full range of Peruvian handicrafts: alpaca sweaters and mittens, carved gourds, ceramics, felt hats, musical instruments, paintings, antiques, trinkets, jewelry and most of all weavings. Visit the mountaintop complex including overlooks, terraces and the main temple, next to the town of Pisac. It is known for its small, polished stones that fit perfectly together. In the main ruins, which are reached by a twohour, uphill hike, you will find temples of the sun, moon, rain, rainbow, and stars, as well as a few Inca crosses rising from the ground. It is on a vantage point over the flat plains of Urubamba, above a hill. In order to visit these ruins you have to walk through a path which snakes its way along the hillsides east of the Sacred Valley. Among the most important buildings in the area are Pisaca, which is a fine curving wall, the Intihuatana group of temples and the military area, called Q Allaqasa. Dinner and overnight at your hotel in the Sacred Valley.

12 Southern Peru 12 DAY 07 SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS Excursion to Chinchero, Nilda and Maras & Moray(Alternatives available: Chinchero and Nilda, Pisac Ruins, Pisac Market, Pisac Ruins & Market, Ollantaytambo, Maras & Moray, Pisac Market & Ollantaytambo, Pisac Ruins & Ollantaytambo, Chinchero & Ollantaytambo, Pisac Ruins & Market & Ollantaytambo, Full day River Rafting or Half Day Mountain Bike). After breakfast visit Chinchero, a small Andean village, located high up on the windswept plains of Anta (12,340 ft m.a.s.l.), about 18 miles (30 km) from Cusco. (Approximate time of travel: 45 minutes). Surrounded by dramatic views, you will find the village of Chincheros which overlooks the Sacred Valley of the Incas, the Cordillera Vilcabamba and the snow-capped peak of Salcantay. Chinchero means the birthplace of the rainbow in Quechua. Visit Inca ruins, a typical Andean village and a colonial church. The keen photographer should be on the lookout for dramatic mountain landscapes and bright colors from the traditional markets. Afterwards, you visit Nilda Callañaupa Textile Center famous for the handmade textiles. Witness a live demonstration in the ancient art of weaving. Enjoy a gourmet outdoor picnic lunch. Continue your excursion through the sites of Maras and Moray. First, stop at the ancient salt mines, nearby the town of Maras, which may be glanced from an old chapel just above it. Later, visit the huge circular agricultural terraces at Moray. It has been suggested that they have a cosmological meaning. The Incas however are thought to have used them as a kind of crop laboratory to determine the optimal conditions of planting each species. Dinner and overnight at your hotel in Sacred Valley.

13 Southern Peru 13 DAY 08 SACRED VALLEY /MACHUPICCHU (8000 ft m.a.s.l.) After breakfast at your hotel, you will be transferred to Ollantaytambo Train Station (Approximate time of travel: 30 minutes). En route you will visit Ollantaytambo (8800 ft m.a.s.l.), the oldest continuously occupied settlement in the Americas. It demonstrates the best surviving example of Inca city planning. This Inca fortress with its extremely well built walls was also a temple. The temple area is at the top of steep terracing, which helped to provide excellent defenses. The stones for Ollantaytambo were taken from a nearby quarry on the mountainside on the opposite bank of the river - an incredible feat involving the efforts of thousands of workers. For guests staying at Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo: You have the evening at leisure to relax or enjoy some of the hotel s most charming attractions. This includes the reading room, scores of pre-columbian artefacts in the main dining room and the lounge s crackling fireplaces. If you wish to pamper yourself, unwind in the Andean sauna, an igloo made from indigenous bamboo and fresh eucalyptus leaves. Additionally, you may want to take part in one of the many suggested excursions. This includes a birdwatching walk, a nature trail, a twilight walk, an orchid tour, organic tea processing and evening nature shows. Dinner a la carte at the Main Restaurant. Overnight at your hotel in Machu Picchu. Located nearby the gates to the fortress, CATCCO Museum and Cultural Center of Ollantaytambo promotes traditional culture and technology within the district of Ollantaytambo. It has a Museum Shop with textile and ceramic products from the surrounding communities. Board the train to Machu Picchu. The Vistadome service includes carriages with panoramic windows which enhance the scenic view. During the journey a light snack is provided. (Approximate time of travel by train: 1 hour, 30 minutes). You will be welcomed at the Aguas Calientes train station by the hotel s representatives. A short walk with a hotel representative takes you to the Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel. Lunch at Café Inkaterra and evening at your leisure.

14 Southern Peru 14 DAY 09 MACHU PICCHU/CUSCO (10,900 ft m.a.s.l) Machu Picchu Citadel Excursion. (Options available: Machu Picchu & Huayna Picchu, Mandor Waterfalls or Putukusi Mountain). Buffet breakfast at the hotel followed by a short walk from the hotel; take a 30-minute bus ride to Machu Picchu Citadel (8000 ft m.a.s.l.). In ancient days, Machu Picchu (which in Quechua means Old Hill ) served as the favored country retreat for the royal family and Inca nobility. Surrounded by mountains and cloud forests, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of the world s most coveted destinations. You will explore the enigmatic citadel of Machu Picchu accompanied by your guide for three hours. Your expert guide will lead you through the site, providing Archaeological and historical information on key areas of interest, including Intihuatana (the Sun Dial), the Sacred Plaza and the Temple of the Sun. Additional points of interest in Machu Picchu are WaynaPicchu and Inti Punku (the Sun Gate) - the entrance to the Machu Picchu Inca trail. After the excursion enjoy lunch at Tinkuy Restaurant at the Sanctuary Lodge. You may leisurely explore the ruins before returning by bus to Aguas Calientes. Head to the train station where you will board the Vistadome Train back to the Sacred Valley. (Approximate time of travel: 1h, 30 min). Upon arriving in the Sacred Valley you will be met by our Guest Services Representative and transferred to your hotel in Cusco. Enjoy dinner at modern Map Café located at Casa Cabrera, now the beautifully designed Pre-Columbian Art Museum. Overnight at your hotel in Cusco.

15 Southern Peru 15 DAY 10 CUSCO Cusco was the ancient capital and spiritual heart of the Inca Empire as well as an important colonial centre. Strolling through its cobblestone streets, you will spot both, marvelous Incan architecture and Andean Baroque structures from the Colonial Period. Today, Cusco is known for its outstanding handicrafts, housing some of the most talented artists in textiles and ceramics as well as for its splendid restaurants and active nightlife. Excursion of Cusco including the San Blas Neighborhood.(Options available: Visit to the Four Ruins, excursion of Cusco City & Four Ruins or Excursion of Cusco City & Sacsayhuaman.) During the morning enjoy a private guided excursion through the city of Cusco with its Inca walls, colorful costumes and legendary streets. Stroll with your guide around the Plaza de Armas (Main Square). As the main attraction and focal point of Cusco, this is the perfect spot to photograph architectural motifs or urban Cusqueños. Take some leisure time and eat lunch on your own. Excursion Through Cusco City (Options available: Visit the Four Ruins, excursion through Cusco City & Four Ruin,s or Excursion through Cusco City & San Blas Neighborhood.) During the afternoon, experience a private guided journey through the city of Cusco. Stroll, with your guide, around the Main Square or Plaza de Armas. Framed by the Andes and lined by arcades and carved wooden balconies, this is the main attraction and focal point of Cusco. Plaza de Armas is the perfect spot to film or take pictures of the wonderful examples of architecture around the square. Visit the renaissance-style Cathedral located on the northeast side of the Main Square. It is considered to be one of the most renowned Spanish Colonial churches in the Americas. It has the shape of a Latin Cross and contains nearly 400 Colonial paintings from the Cusco School of Art, including the Last Supper by Marcos Zapata. Then stop by the famous Koricancha Temple, a masterpiece of Inca architecture which the Spanish transformed into a Catholic church and convent. Afterwards visit one of the main archaeological ruins on the outskirts of the city called Sacsayhuaman which in Quechua means satisfied falcon. It is one of the most impressive sites surrounding Cusco and contains a walled complex of religious and military significance. Dinner at Map Café, located at Casa Cabrera, now the beautifully designed Pre-Columbian Art Museum. Overnight at your hotel in Cusco, according category program

16 Southern Peru 16 DAY 11 CUSCO / AMAZON RAINFOREST (2000 ft 600 m.a.s.l.) After breakfast our Guest Services Representative will transport you to Cusco airport and assist you prior to your flight to Puerto Maldonado. Puerto Maldonado is the gateway to one of the most remote and extraordinary rainforests in the world. Your journey will take you into the heart of Tambopata National Park, in the Amazon basin, where you will experience the magnificent nature, the sounds, the scents, the colors and the solitude of the rainforest. You will find yourself surrounded by a vast natural environment, in a way that many have never experienced before. Upon arrival in Puerto Maldonado you will be greeted by the lodge s staff who will take you to the Butterfly House which functions as a welcome and information center for guests arriving at Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica. In addition to a working butterfly farm, the place includes a coffee shop, waiting room, restrooms with showers, baggage storage, Internet and a souvenir shop. After check-in head to the river wharf for a boat ride along the Madre de Dios River for 45 minutes until arrival at the Lodge. This trail offers an excellent introduction to the forest environment winding past impressive trees such as the Shihuahuaco and the beautiful strangler fig. This excursion offers excellent opportunities for bird watching, observing exotic insects and capturing photographs of this new environment. (Alternatives: Native Farm, Walk Through the Treetops and Anaconda Walk and Ese'Eja Experience). For the first night we recommend the River by Night excursion; a guided afternoon boat ride downriver from the lodge. 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. Watching this paradise, you can learn about the habits of these animals as we seek owls, nightjars, capybaras and big caiman. Gather at the Eco Center where the staff will make presentations of the next day s excursions. This is also the ideal time to enjoy a jungle cocktail and socialize or compare pictures from a productive jungle day. Dinner and overnight at Reserva Amazonica Lodge. After a short briefing settle into your rustic cabaña and enjoy your lunch. Take a siesta, refresh yourself with teatime and get ready for your afternoon excursion. After meeting your guide choose from the different excursions available at Reserva Amazonica Lodge. On your first day, we recommend a guided walk along the Trail System, within the lodge s natural area, where you will observe the verdant landscapes of the Amazon Basin.

17 Southern Peru 17 DAY 12 AMAZON RAINFOREST Dusk & dawn are the best times to photograph wildlife; take an early morning hike before buffet breakfast with one of the guides who will help you to identify birds and make suggestions for the best shots. After breakfast excursion to Sandoval Lake within the Tambopata National Reserve and Canopy Walk.(Alternatives available: Canopy and Anaconda Walk, Conception, Ese'Eja Experience, Native Community, Gamitana Creek or Tambopata). Relax and glide in a wooden canoe across a 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. Afterwards, enjoy lunch at the lodge. Consider a visit to the remarkable Canopy and Anaconda Walk. Ascending the first tower, 95 feet above the forest ground, you begin your encounter with the treetop realm. For more than a quarter of a mile, you will literally walk through the rainforest canopy on a suspension bridge network linking eight observation platforms. wooden bridge over the Aguajales swamps. In this lush eco system, you may observe the various species of amphibians, birds, mammals and abundant flora. During this hour-and-a-half expedition, be on the lookout for bright toucans, woodpeckers, trogons, monkeys and the three-toed sloth. If you wish you may extend your excursion; this will let you photograph the deepening hues as the sunset approaches. After your descent from the Canopy, experience the Anaconda Walk along the 640 feet. Once back at the lodge, enjoy a cocktail or learn more during the daily nature presentation in the Eco Centre. Dinner starts at 7:30. Dinner and overnight at Reserva Amazonica Lodge.

18 Southern Peru 18 DAY 13 AMAZON RAINFOREST/LIMA After breakfast, board the boat back to Puerto Maldonado where you will be transported to the airport to board your flight to Lima (Approximate time of travel: 1 hour). Our Guest Services Representative will collect your mobile phone and ask you to fill out a review and referral form regarding our services. END OF OUR SERVICES

19 Southern Peru 19 Terms & Conditions Itinerary Includes: Hotels as indicated in the itinerary Meals as indicated in the itinerary Transfers, visits and excursions in private transportation Train Tickets (Vistadome Service) Bus tickets to and from Machu Picchu Citadel Entrance tickets to Machu Picchu Citadel Excursions and visits with local English speaking guide Tips for hotel and airport staff Entrance Fee to main archeological centers in Cusco Local airport taxes Booking Fee Itinerary Does Not Include: Hotels and meals not described in the itinerary Personal expenses Tickets to ruins or other unspecified Parks Local airfare International airfare Local taxes (18% V.A.T. is applicable only to Peruvian and foreign resident of Peru, in order to be exempted you will need to show your passport and Andean Immigration Card). Please, note that this is a preliminary quote subject to availability; some changes might apply prior to confirmation. If you agree with this estimate, please send your confirmation by to start booking your reservations, and send you the final confirmed itinerary together with our Terms and Conditions. A 50% deposit is required to confirm the trip and the remaining 50% is due 65 days prior to the trip. Please note that certain services (trekking and cruises) have different payment and cancelation policies.

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