Grandeur of Peru

A 12-Day General Tours tour starting from $4,399

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Starting Price:	$4,399
Tour Length:	12 Days
Countries Visited:	Peru, South America

More Information About This Tour:

Tour Type:

Escorted Tour

Tour Category:

Escorted Tour

Tour Operator:

General Tours

Tour Code:

GT-609

Cities Visited:
Lima, Cuzco, Sacred Valley, Maras, Moray, Ollantaytambo, Machu Picchu, Puno, Lake Titicaca, Paracas, Nazca Lines and Ballestas Islands, Peru

“ We liked that our group would be small. Suasi Island was especially beautiful and the downtime was just what we needed at that time.” – M.D., Colorado Springs, CO

Small Group Discoveries for our World Travelers

The old ways still endure in the Sacred Valley... At Awanacancha, watch as skilled weavers use ancient techniques to create amazing textiles. With our expert Trip Leader, explore off the beaten path to lesser-visited sites like the picturesque salt mines of Maras and the amazing circular terraces of Moray, one of Peru’s most enigmatic Incan sites. Spend the night in an Andean cloud forest at the base of Machu Picchu... And return early the next morning with your guide to explore the Lost City once again - before the day visitors arrive! Sail across Lake Titicaca to visit the amazing floating Uros Islands and Taquile Island... and then stay the night at our exceptional private island lodge in the middle of this high-mountain lake! Take to the skies high above the arid plains for an unforgettable view of the celebrated Nazca Lines. Discover 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites #WHS#

Our Small Group Sojourn includes...

Escorted comprehensive sightseeing with all entry fees Flight-seeing over the Nazca Lines and cruise excursions on Lake Titicaca and to the Ballestas Islands 26 meals: 11 breakfasts, 8 lunches and 7 dinners 10 nights accommodations in deluxe and luxury hotels All on-tour transportation, including both internal flights Our vehicles in Cuzco have oxygen tanks for your comfort Luggage handling, hotel taxes and service charges, and all airline fees and fuel charges for your 2 included flights

HOTEL INFORMATION:

Aranwa Boutique Hotel
Hotel Class:
Aranwa Boutique Hotel (Cuzco, Peru)

JW Marriott Hotel Lima
Hotel Class:
JW Marriott Hotel Lima (Lima, Peru)

Paracas Hotel
Hotel Class:
Paracas Hotel (Paracas, Peru)

Casa Andina Private Collection Puno Hotel
Hotel Class:
Casa Andina Private Collection Puno Hotel (Puno, Peru)

Aranwa Hotel & Wellness Resort
Hotel Class:
Aranwa Hotel & Wellness Resort (Sacred Valley , Peru)

Casa Andina Private Collection Suasi Lodge
Hotel Class:
Casa Andina Private Collection Suasi Lodge (Suasi Island, Peru)

Day 1 - Lima, Peru
Check in to the deluxe JW Marriott Hotel, set on a cliff overlooking the Pacific.

Day 2 - Explore the Capital
This afternoon, discover historic Lima #WHS# and tour the pre-Columbian collection of the famed Larco Herrera Museum. By special arrangement, you’ll dine at Huaca Pucllana, a recently-excavated sacred pyramid of the 4th century. Meals B,D

Day 3 - Fly to Cuzco and descend into the Sacred Valley
Upon arrival in Cuzco, enjoy a light lunch and visit Awanacancha to see llamas and alpacas and to learn about traditional weaving techniques still in use today in the many timeless villages of the Valley. Explore the colorful town of Pisac and check in to the Aranwa Sacred Valley Spa Resort. Unwind and indulge with a complimentary 30-minute massage. Meals B,L,D

Day 4 - Excursion to Maras, Moray and Ollantaytambo
Spend the day exploring the Sacred Valley’s most venerated sights including the massive stone fortress of Ollantaytambo. See the salt mines of Maras, worked for generations by the same families, and marvel at the agricultural terraces of Moray, one of Peru’s most captivating Incan sites. Meals B, L

Day 5 - By rail to Machu Picchu #WHS#
Journey through the picturesque Sacred Valley and explore Machu Picchu with your knowledgeable Trip Leader. Enjoy lunch at the renowned Orient-Express Sanctuary Lodge and overnight at the Inkaterra El Pueblo Hotel. Meals B,L,D

Day 6 - Return to Machu Picchu and take the train to Cuzco
Enjoy the luxury of a second guided visit through the ancient citadel in the soft morning light. Return to Cuzco and check in to your Deluxe room at the Aranwa Hotel. Meals B,L

Day 7 - Out and about in Cuzco #WHS#
After a free morning, join your Trip Leader to explore Sacsayhuaman and the Temple of the Sun. Then visit San Pedro Market and Almudena Cemetery to experience unique aspects of traditional life in the Andes. Meals B,D

Day 8 - A spectacular overland journey to Puno and Lake Titicaca
Visit the Church of San Pedro de Andahuaylillas. Revered as the Sistine Chapel of the Americas, the simple adobe exterior of this 17th century church belies the splendor of its elaborate interior paintings. Continue to the Casa Andina Private Collection Hotel. Meals B,L,D

Day 9 - Across Lake Titicaca
Set out across the pristine waters of Lake Titicaca to visit the remarkable floating Uros Islands and the Inca terraces of Taquile Island. Continue on to the Casa Andina Private Collection Suasi Lodge and enjoy a barbecue lunch along the shore. . Your afternoon is free to enjoy the pristine surroundings of your island resort... You can relax, explore on foot or even venture out onto Lake Titicaca in a canoe. Meals B,L,D

Day 10 - Fly to Lima and drive to Paracas
Enjoy a leisurely morning in this unforgettable private island setting. Fly to Lima and journey to Paracas, where you check in to the Libertador Luxury Collection Paracas Resort & Spa. Meals B,L

Day 11 - High above the Nazca Lines #WHS#
This morning, take to the skies in a small plane for a bird’s-eye view of the Nazca Lines, one of the world’s great mysteries. Meals B,L,D

Day 12 - To the Ballestas Islands and back to Lima
Enjoy a morning excursion to the wildlife-rich Ballestas Islands. Drive back to Lima, where our tour services end at the airport. Meals B



Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
3/10/2012 - 3/22/2012	$4,599
3/24/2012 - 4/5/2012	$4,399
4/14/2012 - 4/26/2012	$4,399
5/19/2012 - 5/31/2012	$4,599
6/16/2012 - 6/28/2012	$4,599
7/14/2012 - 7/26/2012	$4,599
8/11/2012 - 8/23/2012	$4,599
9/15/2012 - 9/27/2012	$4,599
10/20/2012 - 11/1/2012	$4,599
2/16/2013 - 2/28/2013	$4,399
3/16/2013 - 3/28/2013	$4,699
4/6/2013 - 4/18/2013	$4,699
Note: Departures appearing above in green are guaranteed to operate by the tour operator.

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Small Group Discoveries for our World Travelers

The old ways still endure in the Sacred Valley... At Awanacancha, watch as skilled weavers use ancient techniques to create amazing textiles. With our expert Trip Leader, explore off the beaten path to lesser-visited sites like the picturesque salt mines of Maras and the amazing circular terraces of Moray, one of Peru’s most enigmatic Incan sites. Spend the night in an Andean cloud forest at the base of Machu Picchu... And return early the next morning with your guide to explore the Lost City once again - before the day visitors arrive! Sail across Lake Titicaca to visit the amazing floating Uros Islands and Taquile Island... and then stay the night at our exceptional private island lodge in the middle of this high-mountain lake! Take to the skies high above the arid plains for an unforgettable view of the celebrated Nazca Lines. Discover 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites #WHS#

Our Small Group Sojourn includes...

Escorted comprehensive sightseeing with all entry fees Flight-seeing over the Nazca Lines and cruise excursions on Lake Titicaca and to the Ballestas Islands 26 meals: 11 breakfasts, 8 lunches and 7 dinners 10 nights accommodations in deluxe and luxury hotels All on-tour transportation, including both internal flights Our vehicles in Cuzco have oxygen tanks for your comfort Luggage handling, hotel taxes and service charges, and all airline fees and fuel charges for your 2 included flights

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