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ESSENTIAL PERU PROGRAM
LIMA & CUSCO
08 Days /07 Nights
ITINERARY DESCRIPTION
Day 1 – Lima (-/-/-)
Transfer Lima Airport / Hotel (private)
Upon arrival into Lima International Airport, you will be met by our representative and private driver and will
be transferred to your hotel. Our representative will assist you with check-in procedures and provide you
with a detailed itinerary, vouchers covering all the services included in your tour and additional information
on the organization of your Peru trip. You will also receive a contact information sheet with all the hotel
details as well as our offices contact information for each city and a 24-hour emergency number.
Overnight in Lima
Day 2 – Lima (B/L/D)
AM: Half day Cultural Lima City tour (private)
Enjoy a half day guided sightseeing tour to the most attractive and important sites in Lima, the "City of
Kings". Visit Lima's Historical Center, passing by Plaza San Martin, Plaza Mayor, the Government Palace, the
City Hall, the Banco Central de Reserva Museum with a representation of Peruvian Art dating from ancient
times to the 21st Century, and the Santo Domingo Convent.
Your visit continues with a stop at Larco Herrera Museum, for an excellent overview of Peru's ancient past
as it holds the best private collection of pre-Columbian art in the country. You will have the chance to tour
through this old Hacienda House in the Pueblo Libre district, which was built upon a pre-Incan sacred site
(huaca), housing the private collection of a great Peruvian scholar: Don Rafael Larco Hoyle.
The Larco Museum is one of the few museums in the world that allows such intimate access to its deposits,
in this case around 45,000 pieces. Another attraction of the museum and of great interest to visitors is the
exhibition of erotic pre-Colombian art.
Continue with a delicious meal at Café del Museo Restaurant, located within the Museum compound.
PM: Half day Evening Lima Gourmet experience (private)
As the sun falls down, we are part of a trendy gourmet route that showcases the best of Peru's diversity with
mouth-watering menus, created especially for you by internationally acclaimed, local chefs. We get the
secrets and legends behind the dishes in an elegant, foodie crash-course of Peru's delectable cuisine.
The tour includes a 4-stop city tour highlights Lima nightlife, Pisco Sour lesson at the top beachfront
restaurant is also included as you try a variety of Amazonian appetizers at an award-winning restaurant
specializing in dishes from the jungle. Make our own exotic ceviche from the Amazon, taste a cocktail made
with fruit straight from the Amazon. We have also the chance to enjoy a gourmet Peruvian dinner amid
illuminated pre-Incan ruins at la Huaca Pucllana. As we continue, we will tour the colonial, bohemian
Barranco district and taste an artisanal Peruvian Sorbet in Barranco. Enjoy this excursion with a
professional guide and tour Lima's iconic districts.
After the tour, we transfer you to the hotel. Overnight in Lima Day 3 – Lima /Cusco /Sacred Valley (B/BL/-) Transfer Hotel / Lima Airport (private) At the appropriate time, our representative will meet you at the hotel lobby and transfer you to the Lima Airport to board your next flight. Our representative will assist you with check-in procedures and all departure formalities. Flight Lima /Cusco (not included) Note: The tour includes the additional for starting at the Cusco Airport Full day Awanacancha Textile Center, Pisac Market & Pablo Seminario Ceramic Workshop (private) Today you will have the opportunity to visit Awanacancha, an Andean textile center whose key objective is to maintain the wealth of the Inca’s textile art and keep their traditions alive. Awanacancha means “the palace of weaving” and as its name announces, it is all about textile production. Here you will learn about the dyeing techniques and instruments used for hundreds of years in the weaving of these famous textiles. You will walk along a thatched roof path and will watch and learn about the four different kinds of South American camelids: Huanaco, Llama, Alpaca and Vicuña. At the end of the path you will find weavers from over 12 communities from southern Peru who alternate exhibitions of threading, dying and weaving traditional Andean textiles, thus avoiding their identity loss. Continuing through the Sacred Valley, head to the Pisac Markets, which was the place of reunion for all artisans of the region to get together and exchange or buy and sell their products. Originally held only on Sundays, but due to the increase of tourism in the area during the XXth century it became increasingly popular to the point that now it is held daily. It is a favorite destination for visitors from all over the world who don’t want to miss the opportunity of enjoying the colorful ambience in this marketplace. This is an excellent chance to share the peasants’ customs closely with plenty of time to explore and even barter all the goods and crafts typical of the areas around Cusco. Leisurely roam through the textiles and souvenir sections of the market. Our last stop is at Pablo Seminario’s Ceramic Workshop, where you will observe creations in progress and with luck maybe even meet the own artist Pablo Seminario as he mainly works in his studio year-round. He dedicates his life to the discovery of techniques and designs from ancient Peruvian cultures and every production of his studio presents a new art expression, providing continuity to these cultural inheritances. In his atelier, Pablo Seminario works on the drafts of winged men and magic creatures with crowned heads and round eyes, which resemble traditional pre-Inca pieces. Inside the working rooms, a group of artisans trained by the family draw and paint cups, vases, and lamps with great accuracy and skill by using long brushes submerged in colored paints. At the end of your visit you will have the opportunity to take a look at the exhibition shop and why not maybe even buy one of their unique pieces. Box lunch is included
Overnight in the Sacred Valley Day 4 – Sacred Valley (B/L/-) Full day Maras Saltpans, Moray Terraces & Ollantaytambo (private) Enjoy a journey through the Sacred Valley of the Incas, to the salt fields of Maras and its seemingly never- ending terraces, where salt extracted from springs is stored. Although these waters have been used for centuries, even before the time of the Incas, Maras was founded by the Spanish in 1556. It supplied salt to the southern highlands during the viceroyalty, so it was an important town. The use of Maras Salt dates back thousands of years and is inherited from generation to generation and managed communally. It is produced naturally in about 5,000 pools of approximately 5 square meters each forming different levels of terraces, nourished by salty water from a creek that permeates the pools and then evaporated by the intense sun, forming thick crystals. They are extracted once a month, as soon as they have reached a height of 10 cm. It is impressive to see the variety of colors created by the reflection of the sun’s rays in this field of salt deposits, and to learn about the Incas striking ability to generate resources. Continue your excursion to admire the Moray terraces, believed to be a former gigantic agricultural laboratory, an astronomical observatory or a place of worship, or maybe all three. It is thought that Moray was used for plant adaptation to new climatic environments thanks to its circular terraces in immense cone- shaped depressions of 47 to 84 m that resemble giant fingerprints or contour lines. These create a series of microclimates at the different heights of the terraces, which enabled the Incas to experimentally improve a great variety of crops. Today, it is an evidence of the high level of agricultural knowledge they reached. Then, you will head to the Inca fortress and citadel of Ollantaytambo. This site was built just as the Spaniards arrived and evidence of how it was constructed is still visible. This fortress was believed to be constructed in order to guard the entrance to this part of the valley and protect it from possible invasions of tribes from the jungle lowlands. Later it served as a temporary capital for Manco Inca, leader of the Inca resistance in 1537 during the Spanish conquest of Perú, who fortified the town to stop the advance, as Cusco had fallen under Spanish domination. Ollantaytambo also features the vestiges of the town built by orders of Inca Pachacutec and thought to be not only a strategic military place to control the Sacred Valley of the Incas, but also for agricultural and religious purposes. Additionally, this place is a ceremonial center dedicated to the purification and worship of water with 150 steps built with perfectly carved stones. The archaeological site includes a series of superimposed terraces and stunning finely carved stone blocks located on the upper terrace or Temple of the Sun. The main settlement has an orthogonal layout with four streets crossed by other seven parallel streets and at the center the Incas built a large plaza about the size of four blocks. Lunch will be served today in a local restaurant Overnight in the Sacred Valley
Day 5 – Sacred Valley /Machu Picchu (B/L/-) Full day excursion to Machu Picchu (private) Morning transfer to the train station for an amazing train journey to the famous Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu, the great mountain-top city abandoned by the Inca Empire, reclaimed by the jungle and lost to humanity until its rediscovery in 1911. Along the way you will enjoy the changing landscape as you travel from Andean highlands to the beginnings of the jungle (“eyebrow of the jungle”), before finally arriving at the town of Aguas Calientes. From here, board the bus that will take you on a 20-minute ride up to the citadel of Machu Picchu, or Lost City of the Incas, which sits upon the summit bearing the same name, and is one of the most representative and recognized examples of Incan architecture. A guided tour of the Citadel includes the Main Plaza, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Sun Dial, the Royal Quarters, the Temple of the Three Windows and various burial grounds. The legendary 'Lost City' is without a doubt one of the world's most impressive archaeological sites. Built by the Incas on the summit of "Machu Picchu" (old peak), overlooking the deep canyon of the Urubamba river in a semi-tropical area 120 Kms (75 miles) from the city of Cusco at 3,400 m.a.s.l (11,155 f.a.s.l). It sits on a mountain site of extraordinary beauty, in the middle of a tropical mountain forest; Machu Picchu was probably the most amazing urban creation of the Inca Empire at its height, with its giant walls, terraces and ramps, which appear as though they have been cut naturally in the continuous rock escarpments. Machu Picchu is also one of the Inca's best kept secrets, since they did not leave written records and Spanish chronicles make no mention of the citadel, it remains a mystery. Buffet lunch at Tinkuy Restaurant - Belmond Sanctuary Lodge A high quality novoandean-international buffet restaurant situated right at the entrance of Machu Picchu, located in the same building as the luxury Belmond Sanctuary Lodge property. Overnight in Aguas Calientes Day 6 – Machu Picchu /Sacred Valley /Cusco (B/-/-) 2nd Entrance fee to Machu Picchu Excellent opportunity to wake up early and enjoy a beautiful sunrise as well as stroll around the Town of Machu Picchu and visit their Hot Springs. Then, you will have time to visit the Citadel of Machu Picchu for a second time, from where you can appreciate the immensity of Machu Picchu, even more amazing being so high and distant NOTE: Entrance fees and bus ticket included *No guide services this day PM: Return to Ollanta and transfer to Cusco (private) In the afternoon, at the appropriate time, take the shuttle bus to Aguas Calientes and then board your return train. Upon arrival at the train station you will be met by our representative and private driver who will transfer you to the hotel. Overnight in Cusco
Day 7 – Cusco (B/-/-)
AM: Ancient Landmarks (private)
Today you will discover the archaeological capital of South America, a city of amazing cobblestone streets
and original Inca walls.
Among the city's most important historical monuments that reveal the influence of different cultures, visit
the Santo Domingo church built upon the foundations of the Inca Temple Koricancha, an impressive site
dedicated to worship the Sun God. From this point head to San Cristobal view point that dominates a
privileged view of the city of Cusco, undoubtedly a special and magical place, a must for those photography
lovers in search of portraying different angles of the Imperial city.
Continue to the Sacsayhuaman Archaeological site or Fortress, a ceremonial compound and magnificent
example of Inca military power also offering a panoramic view of the City. Next stop is at the Inca Baths of
Tambomachay. Then head to the Main Plaza of Cusco to enjoy a guided tour of the Cathedral, dating from
Spanish viceroyalty times, built with great slabs of red granite renaissance style in contrast with the baroque
style silverwork of its interior.
PM: At leisure
Afternoon at leisure for your own activities
Overnight in Cusco
Day 8 – Cusco /Lima (B/-/-)
Transfer Hotel / Cusco Airport (private)
At the appropriate time, our representative will meet you at the hotel lobby and transfer you to Cusco Airport
to board your next flight. Our representative will assist you with check-in procedures and all departure
formalities.
Flight Cusco /Lima (not included)
END OF OUR SERVICES
The itineraries are planned with great care, although, for operational reasons, it may be necessary to
change the sequence of activities in the itinerary or the specified route, and though such cases are
exceptional, in general the itinerary should be treated only as a basic guideline.
RATES
GROSS price per person sharing SGL
02 pax 03 pax 04 pax 05-07 pax
double/Twin room in USD SUP.
With Hotels 4* 2,653.00 2,261.00 2,094.50 2,077.00 545.00
Early booking discount (up to 11%) 310.00 267.80 246.50 242.00 58.00
Discounted Price with Hotels 4* 2,393.00 2,044.00 1,898.50 1,885.00 487.00
GROSS price per person sharing SGL
02 pax 03 pax 04 pax 05-07 pax
double/Twin room in USD SUP.
With Hotels 5* 3,619.00 3,226.00 3,060.00 3,042.00 1,375.00
Early booking discount (up to 16%) 576.80 533.00 512.40 508.00 171.70
Discounted Price with Hotels 5* 3,042.20 2,693.00 2,547.60 2,534.00 1,203.30
-Booking window: Aug. to Dec. 2020
-Travel window: Aug. 2020 to Dec. 2021 (except black-outs)
-% of discounts may vary for customized itineraries
Suggested Flights (not included):
DAY 03 - LIM/CUZ LA-2123 (0905/1028)
DAY 08 - CUZ/LIM LA-2074 (1439/1605)HOTEL INFORMATION HOTELS 4* City Hotel Name Room category Lima Innside Miraflores Hotel 4* Innside Guestroom Sacred Valley Casa Andina Premium Hotel 4* Superior Room A. Calientes El Mapi by Inkaterra 3*+ Superior Deluxe Room Cusco Costa del Sol Cusco Hotel 4* Standard Room HOTELS 5* City Hotel Name Room category Lima Country Club Lima Hotel 5*+ Master Suite Sacred Valley Tambo del Inka Luxury Collection 5*+ Deluxe Room A. Calientes Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel 5* Sumaq Deluxe Garden view Cusco JW Marriott Cusco 5* Classic Inca Wall INFORMATION Notes No reservations have been placed This is a preliminary costing; hotels may vary according to availability All services stipulated above are subject to availability at the time of booking/ reservation All prepayments and payments received are used to contract with providers in order to secure future services. By accepting this quotation, the MTP Terms & Conditions are considered accepted. Airfare & Taxes No airfare nor airport taxes included in above given rates Airfare Lima/Cusco/Lima is approximately USD 350.00 additional net per person, including airport tax Lima/Cusco/Lima International departure tax from Lima should be included in your international air fare; please verify Airfare rates are subject to availability at time of purchase and type of ticket Tickets are non-refundable and non-endorsable in case of cancellation We recommend researching the baggage allowance for your commercial flights. Take into consideration that some air tickets might not include a checked bag fee which will cause additional charges during luggage check-in at the airport. It's important that passengers verify luggage inclusion and sizing before their journey. Huayna Picchu / Machu Picchu Mountain All entrance fees are subject to change without previous notice The following passenger details are required: full name as it appears on passport, date of birth, nationality, passport number, passport expiration date & a passport copy Entrance fees to Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu Mountain should be purchased ahead as these are limited to 200 per shift (7 am & 10 am) for Huayna Picchu and 400 per shift (7 am & 9 am) for Machu Picchu Mountain Rates are not valid for the following dates: Dec 23/Jan 02, Jun 22/Jun 27, Jul28 /Jul 29 & May 01 Rates are subject to change without prior notice in case supplier conditions change and/or if there are USD exchange rate variations in Peru IMPORTANT: On the train journey to Machu Picchu, you will be limited to one piece of luggage weighing no more than 11 pounds and a total linear dimension (length + width + height) of 62 inches. You may keep excess luggage at your hotel in Cusco city
Children Policies Discounts will apply only for children younger than 10 years old (9 years, 11 months and 29 days old as an age limit) Booking Conditions To process a reservation to Peru, the following information is required, for each guest: · Complete names and surname(s) · Nationality · Passport number (Before your trip, ensure your passport has a minimum validity of 6 months until your return) · Date of Birth · Gender · Scanned copy passport’s picture page · Dietary restrictions, if any COPY OF PASSPORT REQUIREMENT PREVIOUS TO RECONFIRMATION OF SERVICES In accordance with a government requirement related to money laundering, the Peruvian State requires Tourism Operators to obtain and keep in file a copy of the passport of foreign passengers to Peru. Accordingly, Metropolitan Touring ́s sales executives need to receive a copy of the main page of the passport of each guest before travel services are reconfirmed. These copies and the information contained in them will be handled with absolute safety and will not be used for any other purpose. We greatly appreciate your collaboration and understanding. Payment We accept payments by wire transfer through our bank’s account in Miami Credit card payment is available. A payment link, which authorizes Metropolitan Touring Peru to charge our services to your Visa, Master Card or American Express credit cards, will be sent in due time. Inclusions Private excursions with local English-speaking guides as indicated in the itinerary All entrance fees to the sites mentioned in the above itinerary Meals as indicated in the above itinerary Hotel accommodation as mentioned in the above itinerary 01 Roundtrip train ticket to Machu Picchu via Vistadome train per person 01 Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu per person per day 01 Bus ticket to and from the Machu Picchu ruins per person per day Porterage tips (additional tips are optional and voluntary) Permanent assistance during the trip Exclusions International and domestic air fares Meals or any other item not described in the itinerary Early check-in, late check-out, services and non-mentioned meals in the itinerary Personal expenses Drinks during meals, hotel extras and personal spending Health and travel insurance For anyone in Peru for 60 days prior to the trip, the following also applies: Hotel Rates and Tax Exoneration An 18% tax over hotel services is applicable only to: • Peruvian and foreign residents of Peru. • Foreign travellers staying over 60 days in Peru. • Foreign guests sharing a booking with at least one Peruvian or resident guest. Important: The completion of the adventure activity detailed in the previous paragraph will require a liability waiver signed by the explorer accepting the risks and implications of it. If the explorer does not accept to sign it, they will not be able to participate in the experience.
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