Peru
- Lima, Cuzco, Machu Picchu, Puno and Lake Titicaca
(8D/7N)
Travel
to Peru and experience its wonders with this 8D/7N Travel
Vacation Package and Tour that includes Lima, Cuzco,
Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu, Puno and Lake Titicaca
This 8 day journey will take you to Peru´s most
precious treasures: the beautiful capital of Peru, Lima,
Cuzco and the legacy of the Incas, the lost city of Machu
Picchu, Puno, and the imposing Lake Titicaca. You will
observe the stunning scenery of Peru and some archaeological
sites that will definitely captivate your imagination.
Lima
is the capital of Peru and was founded in 1535 by the
Spanish "Conquistador' Pizarro. The city replaced
Cusco as capital and soon became the richest settlement
of Spain in the New World. Today Lima is a metropolis
of over eight and a half million inhabitants. In the
center you can find various interesting sights, like
the museum of Anthropology, the Gold museum, the catacombs
of the San Francisco Church, and the Plaza de Armas.
Once
Cuzco formed the heart of the Incan Empire, and was
later conquered by the Spanish. They destroyed the city
and used the foundations of the Incan constructions
to build a new colonial city. Around Cusco, in the Sacred
Valley of the Inca's, you can still find many impressive
Incan ruins, such as Sacsayhuaman and Ollantaytambo.
Nowadays Cusco is a beautiful colonial city, where ancient
spirits still tell their colorful tales.
The
region of Puno played a very important role in pre-Incan
and Incan times. According to the legend, Manco Capac,
the first Inca, and his wife Mama Ocllo emerged from
Lake Titicaca instructed by their father, the Sun, to
establish the Tahuantinsuyo Empire. Puno's main attraction
is Lake Titicaca: Situated at 3,809 meters above sea
level (12,379 ft), Lake Titicaca is the highest navigable
lake in the world, with a length of 120 miles (194 kilometers)
and an average width of 40 miles (65 kilometers). Its
depth exceeds 81 feet (25 meters) in places, and its
colors range from deep blue to pale green. An extraordinary
variety of wildlife makes its home by the lake, including
flamingos, ducks, trout, and local fish such as the
suche and carachi. The totora reed, which grows all
over the lake serves both as food (for people and animals),
and building materials (for homes and rafts).
Peru
Highlights (7N) includes:
-Accommodation:
7 nights hotel accommodation, with daily breakfast. Half
board included at Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel in Aguas Calientes.
Tours:
Sacred Valley Tour, visiting many important archeological
sites;
Half day City Tour and Ruins in Cuzco, visiting various
colonial buildings and different surrounding Inka ruins;
Machu Picchu Private Tour;
Lake Titicaca Tour, visiting the highest navigable lake
in the world;
Observations:
-Transportation:
Private transfers from/to airport and tours with your
local English speaking expert guide. Train Cuzco - Aguas
Calientes - Cuzco. First class bus from Cuzco to Puno.
Domestic flights from Lima to Cuzco and from Puno to
Lima).
Adventure:
If you want a taste of the best Peru has to offer in
an active itinerary, traveling from sea level to the
great heights of the Andes, then you will definitely
enjoy this trip.
Group Size:
Any group size.
Staff:
All tours stated in the itinerary with English speaking
tour guides.
SPECIFICS
All
prices quoted in US dollars.
Price quoted is per person.
Package price includes all tours and transfers, accommodations
and breakfasts listed.
International flights are not included. If you would
like quotes for flights let us know.
Price is subject to availability.
Prices will vary during Peru holiday seasons.
The train ticket Cuzco-Aguas Calientes-Cuzco is included.
The Bus transfer from Cuzco to Puno is included.
All entrance fees are included.
Flights from Lima to Cuzco and from Puno to Lima are
included.
Local and international airport taxes are not included. |