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UNIQUE INCENTIVE |
| Interest: |
Incentive |
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Lima, Cusco, Centro Histórico del Cusco, Valle Sagrado de Los Incas, Poblado de Pisac, Mercado de Pisac, Pueblo de Ollantaytambo, Complejo Arqueológico de Ollantaytambo, Pueblo de Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu |
| Trip Length: |
06 days / 05 nights |
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| Machu Picchu /
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| Machu Picchu /
Tempo Tours S.A. |
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| Palacio de Justicia /
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| Plaza San Martin /
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| Machu Picchu /
Beto Santillan |
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| Pukapukara /
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| Fortaleza de Ollantaytambo /
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| Fortaleza de Ollantaytambo /
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| Machu Picchu /
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| Machu Picchu /
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| Valle Sagrado /
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| Plaza de Armas de Cusco /
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| Ciudad de Lima /
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| Mercado de Pisac /
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| Catedral de Lima /
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Day 01:
... / LIMA
Upon arrival, reception and transfer to selected hotel. The city of Lima was founded by the Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro on January 5, 1535, the eve of the Epiphany of the Magi – from which it derived its evocative original name of La Ciudad de los Reyes or “The City of Kings”. It is a colonial city of rare fascination and unexpected pleasures; with quiet elegant corners among ancient buildings where the night air is scented with jasmine. Once in the hotel a banner and typical dancers will greet the group before enjoying your welcome cocktail. Overnight in Lima.
Day 02:
LIMA / CUSCO
After breakfast, transfer to the airport to board your flight to Cusco. Upon arrival, reception and transfer to selected hotel. You may find the altitude a little hard to handle at first so we recommend the rest of the morning to rest and acclimatize. At the appointed time you will enjoy a private lunch with a typical live show at the Inca Museum, a 17th Century building known as Palacio del Almirante, which was inhabited by a Spanish noble family, descendant to the Royal Admiral of Spain. It features impressive wood carved ceilings, a main stone patio and a very impressive collection of artifacts from the subsequent periods of human dwelling of Cusco, dating from several thousand years back. In the afternoon, at the appointed time, you will explore the most magical city, capital of the Inca Empire (15th century), experiencing the architectural legacy visible in many buildings and ruins. This guided sightseeing tour includes The Plaza de Armas; The Koricancha (Temple of The Sun); The Cathedral, dating back to 1559; La Compañia, whose foundations include stones from the palace of the last Incan ruler; and La Merced, the colonial church containing the tombs of famous conquistadors. After seeing the sights of the ancient city, you will drive out the city to visit the ruins of the impressive fortress of Sacsayhuaman, a true testimonial to Incan architectural skills built of gigantic rocks upon each others that nobody knows how the Incas moved; Kenko (“The Labyrinth”); The small fortress of Puka Pukara, a small ruin known as the “red fort”; and finally Tambomachay, known as the “Baths of the Incas”, a sacred bathing place. Return to the hotel. At night you will enjoy delicious Inca dinner and spectacular show served in the splendid Tupay Restaurant, The show consists of several acts including the Paying of Tribute to Sacred Earth, the Reading of the Fall of Coca leaves and various typical dances from the Andes. After dinner you may visit a bar near the Main Square and enjoy the night atmosphere trying the delicious Pisco Sour, while listening to traditional Inca music. Overnight in Cusco.
Day 03:
CUSCO / VALLE SAGRADO / CUSCO
After breakfast you will enjoy a full day guided excursion to the Sacred Valley of the Incas experiencing unforgettable view as you cross over the mountains from Cusco and drop down into the Urubamba Valley. The road follows the meandering Urubamba River and passes through rich agricultural lands and picturesque villages. Upon arrival to the colorful town of Pisac you will visit its lively and colorful Indian market. Here locals, following ancient traditions, sell and exchange a variety of crafts (textiles and ceramics). After visiting Pisac you will stop for a delicious lunch in the charming Hacienda Huayoccari, located on the summit of a hill sheltered amidst Andean peaks where you will find one of the finest views of the Sacred Valley. In la hacienda you will be able to admire the valuable collection of colonial and popular art the Lambarri family posses. Finally you will continue to the Inca fortress and the village of Ollantaytambo, built to guard the entrance to this part of the Valley, protecting it from possible invasion from the tribes in the lower jungle. This astounding feat of construction and ingenuity is considered a Living Inca Town as it is the only Inca settlement that has been continually inhabited since its inception. Above the village, the Incas built an impressive fortress that included a temple, agricultural terraces and an urban area. Ollantaytambo, considering its distribution, was an important administrative center with military functions. After the excursion, return transfer to your hotel. At the night you will enjoy a delicious dinner of Andean fare at a local Restaurant in Cusco, while enjoying a folklore music and dance display. Overnight in Cusco.
Day 04:
CUSCO / MACHU PICCHU / CUSCO
After breakfast, transfer to the train station to board the morning train service to Machu Picchu and the village of Aguas Calientes (little town on the foot of Machu Picchu). This spectacular journey through the Sacred Valley by narrow gauge railway to Machu Picchu is one of the world’s great travel experiences. The train follows the meandering Urubamba River through beautiful farmlands and picturesque villages. Hidden by mountains and the semi-tropical jungle, Machu Picchu is widely considered the most spectacular sight on the South American continent and the most renowned examples of Incan architecture. Upon arrival, a bus waits for a half-hour ride up several switchbacks to take you to the actual site to enjoy your guided tour through the main spots in this breathtaking Incan citadel, including The Main Plaza; The Royal Quarters; The Temple of the Three Windows; The Circular Towers; The Sacred Sun Dial; and The Burial Grounds. Machu Picchu, the master jewel of the Incas, demonstrates their high level of development and the superior knowledge achieved in astronomy and astrology. After the excursion you’ll enjoy a delicious lunch of traditional Peruvian cuisine, before boarding the afternoon train service back to Cusco. Upon arrival, reception and transfer to your hotel in Cusco. Overnight in Cusco.
Day 05:
CUSCO / LIMA
After breakfast, at the appointed time, transfer to the airport to board your flight to Lima. Upon arriva, reception and transfer to selected hotel. At the appointed time you will enjoy a typical buffet lunch at Restaurant Brujas de Cachiche: a wonderful decorated restaurant where you can enjoy Peruvian Criollo cuisine. In the afternoon, you will enjoy a guided city tour to Lima’s different attractions and get to know its three different historical periods: Pre-Hispanic, Colonial and Republican. You will begin the tour visiting one the most traditional residential areas in the capital, then Huaca Pucllana, an archaeological precinct build in the IV century B.C., to then continue to the Lima’s historic center, where you will admire its main squares and its distinct buildings and churches. Finally, you will visit Miraflores, where you will enjoy a great view of the Pacific Ocean before returning to your hotel. At night, you will enjoy a goodbye gala dinner at a beautiful republican mansion. After dinner return transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Lima.
Day 06:
LIMA / ...
After breakfast, you are free to walk to Larcomar, just a few blocks from your hotel, a recreation center with a great view of the Pacific Ocean, where you will find a Shopping Center, a Fun and Gaming place, with wonderful services and culture center; or just walk around Miraflores, which is known for its shopping areas, restaurants, gardens, flower-filled parks and beaches. At the appointed time, you will enjoy a gourmet buffet lunch at the world famous Costa Verde restaurant; or at the elegant Rosa Nautica restaurant famous for its scenery juts out into the Pacific Ocean, breathtaking view and excellent food. After lunch, transfer to the airport to board your international flight.
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