The Canyon & The Empire 7 Days / 6 Nights Arequipa, Colca, Cusco, Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu

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1 The Canyon & The Empire 7 Days / 6 Nights Arequipa, Colca, Cusco, Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu DAY 01 TRIP TO AREQUIPA & CITY TOUR -/-/- Flight to Arequipa (Not Included) Arrival to Arequipa, reception & transfer to your hotel. AREQUIPA CITY TOUR Visit of the white city passing for Carmen Alto where they will be able to estimate the gully of the Rio Chili; district of Yanahuara, with beautiful narrow and old alleys, in the highest part there is its principal square and its famous church of 1750 of baroque front and to the side of the square Yanahuara's viewing-point with series of arches of ashlar where you will have an extraordinary sight of the city; Main Square where the Cathedral is located; Church of Jesús's Company, Cloisters of Jesús's Company constructed by the parents Jesuits in ashlar, stand out its decorated props, ornamental sinks, courts of stone and ashlar. Return to the hotel. Overnight at selected hotel of Arequipa. DAY 02 2 DAY / 1 NIGHT COLCA TRIP B/L/- Morning departure to Colca Valley, during all the way there will be admired beautiful landscapes, platforms and snow-capped mountains, the reservation of vicuñas. Arrive at Chivay at 13:00 hrs. Aprox. and they will continue up to the thermal baths of The Calera (waters thermos medicinal). Come back to Chivay and installation in its Hotel. Lunch included. Overnight at selected hotel of Colca.

2 DAY 03 2 DAY / 1 NIGHT COLCA TRIP B/L/- Morning departure to Mirador de La Cruz del condor, more strategic zone to estimate the Cannon of the Colca and the flight of the condors, after return for the same way you will estimate the hanging tombs preincas, litomaquetas, viewing-point of terraces and small villages as Pinchollo, Bruise, Yanque, stopping in every village 10 ó 20 minutes. Return to Arequipa. Overnight at selected hotel of Arequipa. DAY 04 TRIP TO CUSCO & CITY TOUR B/-/- At a coordinated time, transfer to Arequipa airport. Flight to Cusco (Not included) AM: Arrival in Cusco, reception at the airport and transfer to the selected hotel. At hrs, Guided City Tour visiting the Main Square, known in Inca times as Huacaypata or The Warriors Square, this was the scene for many key events in Cusco s history. The Cathedral, built between 1560 and 1664 with large stones of red granite taken from the Inca Fortress of Sacsayhuaman, the Cathedral is one of the most imposing structures in the city. It also houses one of the most important collections of gold and silver work of the colonial period, elaborately engraved wooden altars and a beautiful collection of oil on canvas paintings from the Escuela Cusqueña. Koricancha and the Santo Domingo Convent. The Convent was built on the spectacular Koricancha (site of gold), the most important temple dedicated to the worship of the Sun and whose walls were plated with sheets of gold. As well as, the convent was built above a foundation of smoothened stone structures, the most finely crafted in Cusco, taken from the Inca Sanctuary. Then, we will continue to the nearby ruins: Kenko, where you will see its underground galleries and its semicircular amphitheater. Tambomachay complex of walls connected by stairways, having water springs which fed a well via channels in which apparently the Inca bathed, for it is believed that he also worshipped water. Puca Pucara; the red fortress that is located on a hill, possibly to defend Tambomachay and Sacsayhuaman Fortress, an imposing example of Inca military architecture, this fortress was built using large slabs of granite to safeguard the city from Antis attacks or invading forces from the east. DAY 05 - CUSCO/SACRED VALLEY B/L/ Breakfast: at the hotel. 09:00hrs TOUR TO SACRED VALLEY. Visit to Pisaq and Ollantaytambo. PISAC MARQUET: Pisac, its located 33 km from Cuzco, this the picturesque Andean town, its very famous because of its handicrafts and its Indian Market. After lunch, you'll visit the Inca fortress of OLLANTAYTAMBO: This Andean toe, is located 21 km from Urubamba. Was called Ollantaytambo in honours of Cacique Ollanta, famous for his romance with Kusi

3 Qoyllu, daughter of Inca Pacacutec. One of the best conserved areas is in the north and is called Hanan Huacaypata, formed by 15 blocks of old houses built on stone. The site was built just as the Spaniards arrived and evidence of how it was constructed is still visible. After admiring the site's magnificent past, stroll through the quaint streets of today's town. Transfer to your hotel in Sacred Valley. DAY 06 - SACRED VALLEY/MACHU PICCHU /CUSCO B/L/ Breakfast: at the hotel. PIck you up from your hotel and transfer to the station to take the train to Aguas Calientes. *** Train departure time depending the availability Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, you'll be assisted and take a 25-minute coach ride to "The Lost City of the Incas", discovered by American explorer Hiram Bingham in Then you ll have a guided tour of the marvellous citadel, an awe-inspiring experience. Later, feel free to stroll around the archaeological site. In front this amazing citadel; you can appreciate the Huayna Picchu. Lunch is included. Return train to Cusco, arrival and transfer to your hotel. DAY 07 - CUSCO /LIMA B/-/- Breakfast: at the Hotel AM: At fixed time transfer to the airport to take your return flight to Lima. Flight back to Lima (Not Included) ***END OF OUR SERVICES***

4 Rates Per Person in US Dollars Min 1 person Double Shared room 5* Luxury Superior LIBERTADOR AREQUIPA DOUBLE SHARED ROOM ARANWA COLCA DOUBLE SHARED ROOM MONASTERIO CUSCO DOUBLE SHARED ROOM TAMBO DEL INKA LUXURY COLLECTION VALLE DOUBLE SHARED ROOM PRICE PER PERSON 1 PAX Single room 2 PAX 3 PAX 4 PAX 5/9 PAX $ 3,905 $ 2,209 $ 1,950 $ 1,868 $ 1,825 Single Room Supplement: USD extra per person. 5* Luxury CASA ANDINA PRIVATE AREQUIPA DOUBLE SHARED ROOM COLCA LODGE DOUBLE SHARED ROOM ARANWA CUSCO DOUBLE SHARED ROOM ARANWA VALLE DOUBLE SHARED ROOM PRICE PER PERSON 1 PAX Single room 2 PAX 3 PAX 4 PAX 5/9 PAX $ 3,088 $ 1,801 $ 1,541 $ 1,460 $ 1,416 Single Room Supplement: USD extra per person. *Prices valid for Foreign Passenger exonerated from Sales Tax. Passport and Migration Card Required. IMPORTANT: PRICES VALID ALL 2015 EXCEPT FOR HOLY WEEK, INTIRAYMI (JUNE 20TH TROUGH 29TH), INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATIONS (JULY 23RD THROUGH 31ST), CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR (DECEMBER 22ND THROUGH JANUARY 1ST). PRICES SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY Price includes Bus/Train Vistadome Sacred Valley -Aguas Calientes - Cuzco. Trips and visits mentioned in the program in private English service. 6 nights at the suggested hotels or similar, based on a bed and breakfast regimen and 2 lunches. Price does not include International Flights Domestic Flights Lima Arequipa - Cuzco Lima Please contact us if you would like a flight quotation. Additionals Luxury Hiram Bingham Train (Monday to Saturday) USD 602. Second Machu Picchu visit without guide USD 74. Second Machu Picchu visit and Huayna Picchu Mountain without guide (limited to 400 people / daily) USD 84. Necessary Arequipa Cusco flight USD 150 extra per person (referential price subject to availability)

5 Important contacts Please consider that these are sample programs and we customize tours so we can go over any changes, adjustment required. Ramiro Ruiz de Castilla López Incoming Tourism Supervisor Telephone: Karla Bazán Incoming Tourism Executive kbazan@travex.com.pe Telephone: