Southern Art & Culture, Private Tour

Description

Enjoy the 9-day private circuit through southern Peru. Delve into the most bohemian side of the cities of Cusco and Lima with its not-so-known but incredible and bohemian corners such as Callao and Palomino Islands. Experience the live culture of Cusco in activities that encompass the art and tradition it contains, where every detail, colour and form tell a story and has a reason for being. Also, enjoy Lima and marvel at everything that the capital of Peru, so cosmopolitan and modern, has to offer.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Lima: Listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, the Peruvian capital is a symbol of history and modernity. In its historic centre, colonial architectural coexists with the Pacific Ocean and a bohemian atmosphere.

Cusco: The ancient Inca capital is a unique blend of pre-Columbian culture and Spanish architecture. Its temples, squares and streets are surrounded by hills that hide amazing places, such as Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puca Pucará and Tambomachay.

Sacsayhuaman: An immense Inca fortress erected in the fifteenth century on top of a hill above Cusco. Its gigantic stones are a sign of its grandeur that continues to amaze visitors 500 years later.

Machu Picchu: The ‘Lost City of the Incas’ draws thousands of people to Peru every year. Hidden among the vegetation, this mountain-top citadel, built in complete harmony with the surrounding landscape, hosts a wealth of rooms, temples, bridges and religious sites that offer visitors a chance to get closer to Peru’s fascinating past.

Included

TOUR GUIDE:

  • Operated with English and Spanish speaking local guide on private basis

ACCOMMODATION:

  • 8 night's accommodation

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Day 1, 2 Lima: 

Standard Hotel Category = Tierra Viva or similar 3*

Superior Hotel Category = Jose Antonio Deluxe or similar 4*

Deluxe Hotel Category = Pullman Lima Miraflores or similar 5*

Day 3, 4, 5 Sacred Valley:

Standard Hotel Category = AVA Spots or similar 3*

Superior Hotel Category = Casa Andina Premium Sacred Valley or similar 4* 

Deluxe Hotel Category = Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba or similar 5*

Day 6 Aguas Calientes:

Standard Hotel Category = Ferré Machu Picchu or similar 3*

Superior Hotel Category = El Mapi Inkaterra or similar 4* 

Deluxe Hotel Category = Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo or similar 5*

Day 7, 8 Cusco:

Standard Hotel Category = Tierra Viva Cusco or similar 3*

Superior Hotel Category = Hilton Garden Inn or similar 4* 

Deluxe Hotel Category = Aranwa Cusco Boutique or similar 5*

OPTIONAL EXTRA:

Pre-night in Lima:

Standard Hotel Category = Tierra Viva or similar 3*

Superior Hotel Category = José Antonio Deluxe or similar 4*

Deluxe Hotel Category = Pullman Lima Miraflores or similar 5*

Post-night in Cusco:

Standard Hotel Category = Tierra Viva Cusco or similar 3*

Superior Hotel Category = Hilton Garden Inn or similar 4*

Deluxe Hotel Category = Aranwa Cusco Boutique or similar 5*

MEALS:

  • 8 breakfasts
  • 3 Lunches on days 4, 5, 6
  • 1 buffet dinner on day 1

TRANSPORT:

  • Private transfers from and to the airport
  • Shared transfers from and to the train stations
  • Roundtrip train to Machu Picchu in Expedition Service (PeruRail) or Voyager (IncaRail) for Standard and Superior category and Vistadome Service (Perú Rail) or 360° (Inca Rai) for Deluxe category
  • Bus Aguas Calientes/Machu Picchu/Aguas Calientes.

ENTRANCE FEES AND ACTIVITIES:

  • All visits mentioned in the itinerary: Magic water circuit (on day 1), Palomino Islands and Callao Monumental (on day 2); Living Museum of Yucay (on day 3), archaeological complex of Moray, salt mines of Maras and archaeological complex of Ollantaytambo (on day 4), Machu Picchu (on day 6), Planetarium in Cusco (on day 7), Coricancha Sacsayhuaman and Chocomuseum (on day 8).

OTHER:

  • Cusco Tourist Ticket (BTC)
  • Meet & Greet on day 1

Excluded

  • Personal expenses, drinks and meals not explicitly mentioned in the programme.
  • Tips for driver and guide.
  • International flights to Peru.
  • Domestic flights (it is advised to book the first flights in the morning).
  • Domestic and foreign airport taxes. 

Know before you go

Comfortable and light clothing is recommended for visiting the coastal areas of Peru, while for the high Andean area the use of warm clothing is recommended. It is not recommended that visitors wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or short clothes when visiting religious temples or official buildings. Sunscreen, sunglasses, hat and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay

Carry the same document that you presented to the agency, given that the train tickets and entrance to Machu Picchu will be issued with the same information

In all train services to Machu Picchu, the passenger can carry only hand luggage (backpack, bag or briefcase) weighing no more than 5kg / 11lb on the train to / from Machu Picchu. You will find your luggage at the chosen hotel. Allowed size: 62 linear inches 157cm (height + length + width)

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