m e t o Per u…

W elco H ere are two basic programs featuring the heart of Peru:
Lima, the City of Kings, with all of the famous museums and restaurants,
the fabled “lost city” of machu Picchu and Cuzco, and the former capital of the
Inca Empire. You can use these basic programs to build your dream trip to Peru.

You can add a tour to the north of Peru to see the renowned archaeological discoveries at the tomb
of the Lord of Sipan and the beautiful colonial city of Trujillo (See page 38). A trip south of Lima will

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take you to the Plains of Nazca. See page 37. For extensions to the Peruvian rainforests of
Iquitos or Puerto Maldonado, see pages 39-43. You can take the Orient Express Train to Puno
on Lake Titicaca (page 35), or fly to Arequipa, the White City, and see the Grand Canyon of South
America, the Colca Canyon (page 36).

The Machu Picchu Express

Daily Departures 6 Days
Specially priced, this EcoAdventures package features Cuzco, Machu
Picchu and the Inca empire and takes advantage of the new afternoon
train service to machu Picchu.
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Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Lima Start your adventure into the Land of the Incas.
Transfer to the Costa del Sol Ramada Airport Hotel.
Day 2: Lima/Cuzco/Machu Picchu An early morning flight will take you
to Cuzco, the ancient capital of the Inca Empire, at an altitude of 11,300
feet. You will be met upon arrival to commence your tour into the scenic
Urubamba Valley. The valley, also known as the Sacred Valley of the
Incas, is at a much more comfortable altitude of 8,500 feet, and you will
immediately feel the difference. If you arrive Tuesday, Thursday, or Sunday
you will stop at Pisac, for a colorful Indian market. Stalls overflow with
weavings, handicrafts and pottery, enticing everyone to bargain! If it is
not market day you will have an opportunity to climb the ruins at
Ollantaitambo, another sacred site which the Incas fiercely defended from
the Spaniards. Lunch is included, and in the afternoon you will board the
VistaDome train to Machu Picchu. In less than two hours you will arrive at
the train station of Aguas Calientes, where a representative of your selected
hotel will be waiting for you. For those staying in the Deluxe and Deluxe+
hotels dinner is included. (B, L)
Day 3: At Machu Picchu Your private guide will pick you up at your hotel
this morning for your tour of Machu Picchu, where you will spend the day
in both guided and individual exploration, visiting the best-known features
of this astounding and mysterious Inca citadel. You may want to investigate
Machu Picchu's multitude of hidden nooks and corners. Lunch is included
in First Class, Deluxe and Deluxe+ categories. Dinner is included at the
hotels in the Deluxe and Deluxe+ categories. Transfers from Aguas Calientes
to/from Machu Picchu Archaeological Zone and entrance fees are included. (B)
Day 4: Machu Picchu to Cuzco You might want to take the optional hike to
the summit of Wayna Picchu for an amazing overview of the site. Continue to
explore Machu Picchu before winding back down the mountain by bus to
catch your afternoon train for Cuzco. Note: Transfers from Aguas Calientes
to/from Machu Picchu and entrance fees are NOT included this day. (B)
Day 5: In Cuzco This afternoon you board a motorcoach for a tour of
colonial Cuzco, including the Temple of the Sun, Cathedral and Plaza de
Armas. Next, ascend the hills surrounding Cuzco to visit the Inca ruins of
K’Kenko, Pucapucara, Tambo Machay and the great stone fortress of
Sacsayhuaman. (B)
Day 6: Cuzco to Lima Morning return flight to Lima. This is the end of
your adventure, or you can extend your trip.

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