Peru: Ancient Land of Mysteries

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1 Laramie County Community College presents Peru: Ancient Land of Mysteries with Optional 3-Night Peruvian Amazon Post Tour Extension September 14 23, 2019 See Back Cover Book Now & Save $ 200 Per Person For more information contact Life Enrichment Department Laramie County Community College (307) lifeenrichment@lccc.wy.edu

2 10 Days 16 Meals: 9 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 5 Dinners Book Now & Save $200 Per Person: Double $5,049; Single $5,949; Triple $4,999 Double $4,849 * Single $5,749 Triple $4,799 For bookings made after Mar 14, 2019 call for rates. Included in Price: Round Trip Air from Denver International airport, Air Taxes and Fees/Surcharges, Hotel Transfers Not included in price: Cancellation Waiver and Insurance of $315 per person * All Rates are Per Person and are subject to change, based on air inclusive package from DEN IMPORTANT CONDITIONS: Your price is subject to increase prior to the time you make full payment. Your price is not subject to increase after you make full payment, except for charges resulting from increases in government-imposed taxes or fees. Once deposited, you have 7 days to send us written consumer consent or withdraw consent and receive a full refund. (See registration form for consent.) Collette s Flagship: Collette s tours open the door to a world of amazing destinations. Marvel at must-see sights, sample regional cuisine, stay in centrally located hotels and connect with new and captivating cultures. These itineraries offer an inspiring and easy way to experience the world, where an expert guide takes care of all the details

3 Collette Experiences Learn centuries-old Andean textile methods at a living museum. Explore the colorful markets of Peru, including the famous Pisac village market. Discover the artist s techniques and designs at Pablo Seminario Ceramic Studio. Must-See Inclusions Venture through the Andes in a domed train to Machu Picchu. Spend the afternoon with a guide uncovering the mysteries of Machu Picchu. Culinary Inclusions Enjoy a culinary demonstration at your hotel at the base of Machu Picchu. Delight in a home hosted farm-to-table lunch at a local Quechua community. Highlights: Lima, Choice on Tour, Sacred Valley of the Incas, Local Andean Cultures, Ollantaytambo Ruins, Home-Hosted Lunches, Machu Picchu, Cuzco, Lake Titicaca, Uros Floating Islands, Larco Museum Day 1: Saturday, September 14, 2019 Lima, Peru - Tour Begins Welcome to Peru, one of the treasures of South America. Travel through this intriguing land visiting some of the world s most legendary sites, including Machu Picchu, the "Lost City of the Incas." Arrive late this evening in Lima, the "City of Kings." Day 2: Sunday, September 15, 2019 Lima Today, it s your choice! Discover Lima s fascinating history during a colonial tour through the historic city center, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Admire the artwork at San Francisco Monastery and enter the catacombs. View the elegant Cathedral at Plaza de Armas and visit the Casa de Aliaga former house of the conquistador Jeronimo de Aliaga y Ramirez where the energy of colonial and republican Lima comes to life -OR- choose to explore Lima s modern side. Visit the fashionable suburbs of Barranco and Miraflores for insight into the daily life of the Limeños during a walking tour. See the Park of Love, featuring unique sculptures and artwork, along with a stop at the Pyramid Huaca Pucllana. Visit the Pedro de Osma Museum featuring Peruvian art from the 5th - 18th century. This evening, get to

4 know your fellow travelers during a welcome dinner of artfully crafted Peruvian dishes; you will quickly discover why Peru is consistently named the world s top food travel destination. (B, D) Day 3: Monday, September 16, 2019 Lima - Cuzco - Sacred Valley of the Incas Fly to Cuzco, in the heart of the Inca civilization. Journey through the Andes to the majestic Sacred Valley of the Incas, the agricultural center of their grand empire. Learn the centuries-old methods of spinning, dyeing and weaving traditional textiles during a visit to Awana Kancha, a living museum of the Peruvian Andes. After a short lesson on the local language, stop in Pisac village to browse the colorful handicraft market. Settle into your hotel nestled in the heart of the Sacred Valley. (B, D) Day 4: Tuesday, September 17, 2019 Sacred Valley of the Incas- Ollantaytambo-Sacred Valley of the Incas This morning, visit the spectacular Ollantaytambo ruins, the only Incan settlement that has been continually inhabited since its inception. A uniquely terraced complex topped with carved stone panels, these ruins reflect ancient Incan architecture and heritage. Then, head to the Pablo Seminario Ceramic Studio where you ll get first-hand knowledge of this internationally renowned artist's techniques and designs, inspired by ancient Peruvian cultures. Experience the lifestyle of the modern Andean people and delve into their culture when you travel to a nearby Quechua community and interact with the locals. You ll get a true taste of their daily life when participating in small group workshops that teach you traditional methods of growing, harvesting and weaving. Celebrate their culture as you learn their dances and listen to their musical instruments before enjoying a home-hosted farm-totable lunch featuring local specialties. (B, L) Day 5: Wednesday, September 18, 2019 Sacred Valley of the Incas - Machu Picchu Climb aboard the Machu Picchu Vistadome train for breathtaking views through domed windows as you ride through the Andes to the Lost City of the Incas.

5 Hidden by mountains and semitropical jungle, Machu Picchu is considered the most spectacular sight in South America. Spend the afternoon with your guide uncovering the mysteries of these majestic ruins. Tonight, stay at the base of Machu Picchu for a chance to further soak up its atmosphere. Enjoy an exclusive culinary demonstration and learn how to craft the perfect ceviche and pisco sour before your dinner featuring a Peruvian menu. (B, D) Day 6: Thursday, September 19, 2019 Machu Picchu - Cuzco With leisure time this morning you may take an optional tour to return to Machu Picchu and view the sunrise or explore the local markets in Aguas Calientes on your own. Return by Vistadome train to the Sacred Valley. This evening you may join an optional home hosted meal experience with a local Cuzco family. (B) Day 7: Friday, September 20, 2019 Cuzco The morning is yours to relax or explore Cuzco on your own. Perhaps you ll choose to take an optional tour to San Blas to peruse its artisan shops, or delve further into Peruvian cuisine at an optional cooking class. This afternoon, join your local guide and travel above the city to discover the important sacred Incan ruins of Sacsayhuaman Fortress, followed by a visit to explore Cuzco s central market. Continue on a walking tour of the city, visiting Plaza de Armas, the Cuzco Cathedral and the Santo Domingo Convent. This evening, you are treated to an authentic dinner highlighting local flavors in the heart of Cuzco. (B, D) Day 8: Saturday, September 21, 2019 Cuzco - Puno This morning, fly to Puno, hugging the shores of Lake Titicaca. Known as the birthplace of the Inca Empire, ancient legends say that life began here. Have time to meet the locals and discover the history of this region as you explore the village center before checking into your lakeside hotel. Tonight, enjoy an evening at leisure. (B) Day 9: Sunday, September 22, 2019 Uros Floating Islands - Las Chullpas de Sillustani - Lake Titicaca The Titicaca area, steeped in tradition and folklore, is the center of Incan legends. Enjoy a morning cruise to

6 the floating islands of the Uros people of Lake Titicaca. Experience walking on the spongy surface made from compacted beds of tortora reeds and meet the locals, learning about their history and lifestyle. Later, mingle with some local residents during an authentic home-hosted lunch where you ll taste regional specialties and engage in lively conversation. In the afternoon, visit the mystical Chullpas de Sillustani an archaeological area boasting 13thcentury funerary monuments. Participate in a local home visit to gain insight into daily life. (B, L) Day 10: Monday, September 23, 2019 Puno - Lima - Tour Ends As your tour comes to a close, spend the morning relaxing on the shores of Lake Titicaca before flying to Lima. Upon arrival we head to the Larco Museum, a former mansion built on the site of a pre-columbian temple. The museum offers a collection of over 3,000 years of ceramic, textile, and precious metal artifacts. After this incredible trip through history, your tour concludes with a sumptuous farewell dinner on the grounds of the museum. Then we depart for Lima s airport and your connecting flight home. (B, D) Itinerary at a glance Days 1, 2 Doubletree El Pardo, Lima Days 3, 4 Casa Andina Premium Sacred Valley, Sacred Valley Day 5 Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel, Machu Picchu Days 6, 7 Hilton Garden Inn Cusco, Cuzco Days 8, 9 Libertador Lake Titicaca, Puno On some dates alternate hotels may be used. Experience It! Machu Picchu Few places can actually be called a lost city. Yet, Machu Picchu remained undiscovered by the Spanish Conquistadors and unknown to the outside world until Today, travelers like you come from around the globe to experience the most spectacular sight on the South American continent. Built at the height of the Inca Empire, this classic archeological treasure continues to intrigue researchers. Venture through the mountains and semi-tropical jungle during a spectacular train ride. After a day exploring, overnight at a luxury hotel for the chance to spend a second day at this ultimate bucket-list locale. Perhaps you will see something no one else has. Can you unlock Machu Picchu s mysteries? For important reservation information visit You can also find this information on your tour documents.

7 Please Note: IDENTIFICATION Passports are required for this tour at your expense. Certain countries require a minimum of 6 months passport validity from date of return home. You are strongly urged to contact the appropriate consulate for details. Visit for the U.S. State Department for the latest details about passports and visa requirements. IMPORTANT: We recommend that our clients traveling abroad take a photocopy of their passport and applicable visas. It should be packed separately from your actual passport and visa. We also recommend leaving a copy at home with your emergency contact. Single accommodations are limited and are available on a first come, first served basis. Wheelchairs and walkers cannot be accommodated on this tour. Some of the most unique sightseeing can mean accessing locations that restrict motor coaches, especially in historic areas. For your comfort, we recommend bringing good walking shoes. In general, hotels outside of Lima are small with one or two levels and do not have elevators, which may require you to climb steps to get to/from the room. To complete your tour, we include roundtrip airport-to-hotel transfers when purchasing our airfare with your tour. If you have arranged for your own air, we are pleased to provide you the option of purchasing these transfers. Please note that all transfers will leave at prescheduled times. Highest elevation is approximately 12,500 feet (Puno). To truly experience the program and destination, you need to be able to participate in physical activities such as longer walking tours, walking over uneven terrain, climbing stairs and periods of standing. Some of the touring days may be longer, with select included activities occurring later in the evening. Each guest is responsible for proper documentation and inoculations that may be required and/or recommended to participate on this tour. Please contact your local travel clinic or personal physician for specific details on the destinations you are traveling to and from. In order not to miss any tour inclusions on Day 10, departure flights should be booked for very late evening that same day or the early morning hours of Day 11. Please be advised many airlines do not provide advance seat assignments until checkin at the airport. Advance seating will be subject to the airline's terms and conditions. The internal flights on this program are not included in the land price of your tour. These flights need to be arranged and purchased separately if you arrange your own air. Internal flights are included with the air portion of your tour if you purchase air through us. Economy air rate and schedule are applicable for groups of 10 or more traveling on the same flights and dates. A deposit of $500 per person is due upon reservation. Reservations are made on a first come, first served basis. Reservations made after the deposit due date of March 07, 2019 are based upon availability. Final payment due by July 16, Deposits are refundable up until March 14, CST# UBN# Nevada Sellers of Travel Registration No

8 Extend your vacation with Optional 4 Days 3-Night Peruvian Amazon Post Tour Extension Rate: $1, USD per person, double, land & air inclusive 7 Meals: 3 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 2 Dinners Day 10: Lima Your extension begins with an overnight stay in Lima. Day 11: Lima - Puerto Maldonado - Peruvian Amazon Basin Fly from Lima to the Puerto Maldonado airport where you meet your naturalist guide. Board a canoe and transfer up the Madre de Dios River to the Inkaterra Hacienda Concepción Lodge. After a welcome lunch, take a walk through the Concepción trails where you will learn about the rainforest s composition, its uses, the human impact and its relevance to the world climate. At dusk, once again take to the water on a motorized canoe. Your evening excursion will teach you about the river s ecosystem, Amazonian creeks, nocturnal animals behavior and the southern sky s constellations. Then, you ll enjoy a delightful dinner in the Casa Grande s dining room. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included. Day 12: Lake Sandoval-Canopy Walkway and Anaconda Walk-Hidden Rainforest After an early breakfast, your naturalist guide will lead you on a trek through Tambopata National Reserve. Arrive at pristine Lake Sandoval and board a dugout canoe. Glide along taking in your peaceful surroundings. Keep an eye out for the endangered giant river otter, blue and yellow macaw, red howler monkey, black caiman, and one of the world s biggest fresh water scaled fish, the paiche. After lunch, the Inkaterra canopy walkway awaits. Begin at the Interpretation Center to learn about the project. Then ascend 98 feet in the air and cross a series of hanging bridges that connect the treetops, taking in the breathtaking panoramas and discovering the wildlife that surrounds you. This evening, explore the Amazon rainforest by moonlight and listen to the unique nocturnal sounds of the rainforest. Your day concludes with a wonderful dinner. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included. Day 13: Puerto Maldonado - Lima - Tour Ends After breakfast, take a scenic boat ride back to Puerto Maldonado. Arrive at the Inkaterra Lounge (Butterfly House) where you may wait for your flight back to Lima. The remainder of the day is at leisure to shop or visit one of Lima s many fine museums. Tonight, transfer to the airport for your overnight flight home. Today breakfast will be included. Please Note: The order of sights visited on this tour may be altered due to weather. During your extension, your local guide will provide included sightseeing services and will be available via a local office at other times. Extensions are subject to availability and applicable charges at time of request. Guests may leave any large luggage at their Lima hotel during the extension. We pride ourselves on bringing travelers the very best experiences a destination offers. When traveling in the Amazon you will encounter full days of sightseeing, frequently in warm temperatures. The lodge does not have air conditioning. Wifi is free in the main area when electricity is running. Electricity will only be available between 4:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. You will be travelling by small river boats to reach the lodge and by canoe during some excursions and should be reasonably fit in order to board comfortably. In order to most fully experience the wildlife, you will be walking on nature trails which may be muddy and over one mile in length. To experience the Amazon fully, we recommend that all travelers be in reasonably good health and prepare properly. Unfortunately, this tour is not appropriate for individuals who use either walkers or wheelchairs. In addition, guests who require assistance walking or who travel with oxygen tanks will not fully enjoy this trip and we strongly recommend a different tour. The Hacienda Concepcion has fully screened cabanas, mosquito net protection and private bathrooms in each room. Snacks and beverages are available 24 hours. A minimum of 2 passengers is required for this extension to operate. This tour is very active, requiring a great deal of physical fitness to fully enjoy all the experiences. This itinerary has more strenuous activities which may include such things as: extensive walking tours, transfers over uneven and dusty terrain, high altitudes, early morning departures, late night activities, or extreme temperatures. All conditions do not apply to all days so please read the itinerary carefully and speak to one of our travel counselors to determine if this tour is right for you. We recommend this program to individuals with a good level of physical fitness.

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