Day 01 ARRIVAL IN LIMA
Meals Included: None
Day 02 OPEN DAY IN LIMA
Day 03 LIMA CITY TOUR* AND GOLD MUSEUM
And finally we will go to the residential districts of San Isidro and Miraflores, passing by the Huaca Pucllana, a ceremonial and administrative centre of the Lima Culture built in the II century A.C. that the Incas considered as “Ñaupallaqta” or Sacred Town. We will also visit El Olivar Park with olive trees brought from Spain in the XVth Century, the Central Park of Miraflores and Larcomar, a symbol of modern Lima and a tourist and entertainment centre as well as a privileged site to enjoy an amazing view of the Pacific Ocean.
DESCRIPTION OF THE ALTERNATE VISIT TO THE ANCESTRAL SHRINES AND PACHACAMAC’S SACRED SITE
A unique archaeological and mystical experience: The Oracle, Temples, Palaces, Myths and Legends. Our tour will start at the Pucllana temple built in the IV century A.D., an ancestral and ceremonial site dedicated to the local divinities. A panoramic view of the Huacllamarca shrine, a typical pyramid that characterizes sacred buildings on Peru’s coast. These shrines are located in the modern Lima neighborhoods of San Isidro and Miraflores. Next, a guided tour of the splendid and vast archaeological citadel of Pachacamac, the temple of the deity Pachacamac, believed to be the creator of the universe and a divinity adored by old Andean civilizations. A sacred and ceremonial site dating back to the beginnings of Christianity where thousands of pilgrims converged to pay tribute and consult the Pachacamac oracle, who they believed could see the past, the future and people’s fate. The site comprises pyramidal temples and enclosures built by successive pre-Colombian civilizations and finally the Incas. Highlights include the Temple of Pachacamac, the Sun God shrine, and the Palace of the Chosen Women or Virgins of the Sun. At the site museum there is an idol of the deity, Pachacamac, which couldn’t be seen by the profane, and was reserved for the high priests who kept, revered and interpreted the divine oracle in the old times. A sacred site, the temple was considered to be part of the planet’s mystical axis.
Afternoon Gold Museum Tour
See Peru’s most famous gold collection. A spectacular collection of Peruvian Ancient Gold and the Arms of the World Collection. This tour also includes a visit to Friendship Park. On our tour of Peru’s Gold Museum, visitors will appreciate a dazzling collection of gold artifacts from various pre-Colombian civilizations, some more than 3,000 years old. Ancient Peruvians were master metalworkers. The “cire perdue” or lost wax process, known across the Orient and lost in the West until the Renaissance, was the most frequent technique used by master ancient Peruvian gold and silversmiths. Metal pieces and jewels of incalculable value in gold, silver and precious stones used by the Incas—the children of the Sun God and monarchs of the vast Inca Empire—are shown in this collection. Five hundred years ago, the gold of Peru attracted many European adventurers who conquered the Inca and founded the Vice-Royalty of Peru under the Spanish Crown. Peru’s Gold Museum also houses a valuable collection of old and modern weapons that ranks among the best in the world. The halls in this section show the Arms of the World Collection of armour, uniforms and various ancient war artifacts and weapons from various time periods around the world, some dating back to as long ago as 1300 B.C.
Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel
Day 04 MORNING FLIGHT TO CUSCO AND CITY TOUR
Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel
Day 05 CUSCO / AGUAS CALIENTES / MACHU PICCHU
After the tour you will have time to stroll around the archaeological site at your leisure. Lunch at a local restaurant in Aguas Calientes Town. Return to Cusco arriving by 8:00PM.
Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel
Day 06 SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS
Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel
Day 07 CUSCO / PUNO “THE ROUTE OF THE SUN” BY BUS
Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel and Lunch at Las Tunas in Sicuani
Day 08 FLOATING ISLANDS OF THE UROS AND VISIT TO TAQUILE ISLAND
Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel
Day 09 PUNO / RETURN FLIGHT TO LIMA
Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel
Day 10 INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT BACK HOME
Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel
Includes
Hotels
Insurance
- Lima – Cusco and Puno – Lima flight tickets
- 4 nights at hotel in Lima
- 2 nights at hotel in Cusco
- 2 nights at hotel in Puno
- Meals where indicated
- Transportation to the visitor sites
- day entrance to the visitor sites, including Machu Picchu
- Train tickets Cusco -Machu Picchu – Cusco via VISTADOME train service
- Bus ticket Cusco – Puno
- Transportation from and back to the airports
- Local certified bilingual guides
NOT INCLUDED:
- Airline tickets
- Airport taxes
- Tips
- Insurance
Lima / Cusco / Puno / Arequipa / Other Cities
Trip Cancellation | UP TO US$500 PER PERSON (additional coverage available at low cost) |
Trip Interruption | UP TO US$500 PER PERSON (additional coverage available at low cost) |
Emergency Medical/Dental Coverage | $10,000 |
Emergency Medical Transportation | $50,000 |
Baggage Coverage | $500 |
Baggage Delay | $100 |
Travel Delay | $150 |
24-Hour Hotline Assistance | Included |
(*) Available Basic trip cancellation/ interruption insurance up to US$500 per person. Approximate cost of policy US$50 per person unless additional trip cancellation/interruption coverage is requested. Insurance provided by Allianz Travel Insurance under their rules and regulations. Valid for US citizens and legal residents only. International flights, individual tours and/or treks are excluded. Peru Travel and Tours, LLC is not obligated to purchase an insurance policy nor liable if a policy is not purchased or declined by client. Peru Travel and Tours, LLC is not obligated to compensate in any way or form if a policy is not purchased or can not be purchased.