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ITINERARY - DAY BY DAY
B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner
Day 1: LIMA
Reception at Jorge Chavez Airport and transport to selected hotel. Lodging. Free day for personal activities.
Day 2: LIMA - City Tour (B)
It will take you 03 hours to travel to the XVI century. You will visit the enchantments of colonial Lima: the Main Square located up to now in the same area assigned by Francisco Pizarro, founder of Lima in 1535; the Cathedral, the Government Palace, we recommended you to attend the change of guard (daily at 11:45), the San Francisco Monastery, with its beautiful cloister and entrance, as well as the underground galleries or catacombs which were used as cemeteries during the Colony Period, traditional districts with their own enchantments like the Stone Bridge, the Alameda de los Delcalzos, the Paseo de Aguas and the famous Acho Bullring. We will appreciate then the Huaca Huallamarca, which was considerate as a Pre-Inca worship and ceremonial center. Then you will travel back to the XX century visiting modern districts with beautiful squares, as well as Miraflores with its beautiful beaches, intensive commercial trading and active nightlife. You will visit the Park of Love where stands a big sculpture representing a "Couple of Andean lovers" facing the Pacific Ocean.
Day 3: LIMA / CUSCO - City Tour + 4 ruins (B)
At required time transfer from hotel to airport to board the flight to Cusco. At your arrival, reception at Velasco Astete airport and transfer to selected hotel. Lodging. Free morning to get acclimatized to the 3 360 m.a.s.l. In the afternoon, city tour in Cusco walking through the Cathedral which its exterior and interior frontage show a renacentist style. Inside, you will find beautiful cedar wood statues, like the chorus and the Pulpit, as well as the paintings of the Cusco Art School, and some objects made of silver. You will also visit the Qorikancha or Sun Temple; nowadays is the Santo Domingo Church. Then you will visit the four surrounding ruins: The Sacsayhuamán Fortress, Q´enqo, Puca-Pucara and Tambomachay.
Day 4: CUSCO - Machu Picchu (B)(L)
Full day excursion to Machu Picchu archeological complex, located in a subtropical Cusco area at 2350 m.a.s.l. Transfer from your hotel to the train station to start your guided visit. You will see the marvelous Machu Picchu Citadel where you will walk trough squares, temples, terraces, worship centers and its Royal Palace. You will also visit the "Intiwatana" or Solar Clock and several beautiful natural water fountains carved on rock. Includes lunch. In the afternoon, return to Cusco by train followed by a reception and transport to your hotel.
Day 5: CUSCO / PUNO (B)
At fixed time, transfer from hotel to the bus station for your departure to Puno City. At your arrival, reception and transfer to your selected hotel. Lodging. Free night for personal activities. Overnight.
Day 6: PUNO / LA PAZ (B)
At 06:30 approximately (Peruvian time), transport in bus from your hotel to La Paz accompanied by a skilled guide during all the tour. You will visit typical towns like Juli, Pomata, Yunguyo, Casani and Copacabana, crosing the border in Bolivia, visiting the Cathedral and the Main Square. You will board the Catamaran Cruise ship. Lunch included. You will sail through Titikaka´s Lake to visit the famous Sun Island, the Garden and the Inca time terraces. We will cross through the Tikina´s strait to arrive at Chua harbor where we will take the bus to go to the selected hotel in La Paz. You will arrive at 18:30 (Bolivian time). Lodging. Free night for personal activities.
Day 7: LA PAZ - City Tour - Moon Valey (B)
In the morning, visit to La Paz city at 3 800 m.a.s.l. You will visit its typical craft market, the San Francisco colonial church, witchcraft market, Murillo Square where we will find the Government Palace, the Cathedral and the National Congress located on Jaen Street with 04 interesting museums followed by the Tiwanaku culture open air museum. Then we will visit the residential zones of Obrajes, Colocoto and La Florida. Finally, you will visit the "Valle de la Luna" (Moon Valley). Free afternoon. At night, we suggest you to enjoy the folkloric show to appreciate the local typical dances and colorful costumes.
Day 8: LA PAZ - Tiwanaku (B)
In the morning, we will visit the Tiwanaku Ruins, the capital of a civilization that appeared around the year 700 B.C. Located at 72 kms. From La Paz city. During its apogee the capital of Tiwanaku was the biggest of the world considered as the Origin of the American Civilization. These Pre-Inca ruins were the beginning of endless archeological debates about its antiquity. According to the last radio carbon test it has 1580 years B.C. Of antiquity.
Day 9: LA PAZ (B)
At fixed time, transport from hotel to the airport to board your international or domestic flight. End of Service.
TOUR INCLUSIONS
Lima:
- In / Out transfers in Lima
- 02 nigth accommodation at selected hotel
- Included flight tickets Lima/Cusco
- City Tour
- Taxes
Cusco:
- In / Out transfers in Cusco
- 02 nigth accommodation at selected hotel
- City Tour + 4 ruins, Machu Picchu - Taxes
Puno:
- In / Out transfers in Puno
- 01 nigth accommodation at selected hotel
- Transport in bus to La Paz
- Taxes
La Paz:
- In / Out transfers in La Paz
- 03 nigths accommodation at selected hotel
- City Tour, Moon Valley, Tiwanaku
- Taxes
Note: Tourist and Tourist Superior Programs the train service is Backpacker coach. Superior and Luxury Programs the train service is Vistadome coach.
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