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Lima to Cusco |
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Lima is Latin America's gastronomic capital. Ceviche, king of the exquisite Peruvian seafood, Chinese cuisine called Chifa, and Peruvian Creole cuisine are among the endless flavors you’ll discover while in Lima. |
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The National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru impresses due to its vast, varied cultural patrimony housed in its exhibition rooms and storerooms.
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The Solar Temple and Oracular Destination lies 25 miles SE of Lima in Quechua means "Pacha" world, and "camac" to animate.
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Is one of the richest ecosystems in the world and the only marine reservation in Peru. Protection has for objective the conservation of the marine and protection of the cultural and historical patrimony of the pre-Inca Paracas culture.
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A nature wonder spot full of migratory birds, hundreds of sea lions, Penguins, schools of dolphins and even the Andean Condor. The islands have been eroded to form natural caves and arches of rare beauty.
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"El Candelabro" geoglyph, Gigantic chandelier carved on a hillside on the way to Ballestas islands. It has an extension of 128 mt (420 ft) long, and 74 mt (240 ft) wide.
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This little unknown paradise offers a variety of relaxing adventure options such as sand-boarding and sand tours on special sand buggies.
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Las Dunas Hotel is set amongst spacious gardens and is situated in a well known sun resort. facilities include tennis courts, golf course, sandboard, volleyball and basketball grounds. |
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A unique place due to the mysteries of its marvelous lines and figures, drawn with spectacular perfection. The beauty and magnitude of the lines must be observed from above. |
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Hundreds of streets, pathways, doors and stairs make the visit to this amazing monastery a unique experience. You won’t stop taking pictures.
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Arequipa's central cathedral is one of the most beautiful in Peru. It is situated in the center of the city, in Plaza de Armas. |
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This is one of the oldest churches in Arequipa. La Compania was completed in 1698 and boasts an elaborate sillar stone façade. |
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The Church of San Francisco was built by local Indians in the late 17 th century, and the facade has the best of the baroque stone carving found on the old churches in Arequipa. |
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Colca Canyon from Mirador Cruz del Condor, provides an excellent view to watch the condors flight. |
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Both chic and comfortable, Zig Zag equally welcomes families and young people. The house specialty is the unique stone-grilled ostrich from their own 4,000 ostriches farm, educating their customers about ostrich as a healthy alternative to other meats. |
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The Uros originally created these artificial Islands to escape the Inca, who dominated the mainland at the time. |
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With a population of 3,500 Quechua inhabitants, it is known for its two pre-Inca temples dedicated to the earth's fertility. |
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A private 43 hectare island near the remote northern shores of Lake Titicaca. A Lake of deep blue waters and a mythical history. |
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Renovated carriages have beautiful panoramic windows offering enhanced scenic views and photographic opportunities. |
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The first Peruvian museum that shows the aesthetic aspects of the exhibited objects that belong to ancient Peruvian Cultures. |
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Puca Pucara offers impressive views of the Cusco Valley and glaciers to the south. |
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Q’enqo means “zig-zag,” a reference to the series of perfectly carved channels adorning the upper western edge of the temple’s stone. |
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Tambomachay Inca’s Bath is located on the outskirts of a hill near the main road close to Antisuyo. |
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Sacsayhuaman translates into “ Speckled Falcon” or “Speckled Head” referring to the belief that Cusco City was set out in the shape of a Puma whose head was Sacsayhuaman. Origins of this breathtaking fortress are uncertain and is generally attributed to the great Inca Pachacutec “The World Transformer". |
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Fly from Lima to Cusco. Upon your arrival in Cuzco you will be welcomed at the airport and escorted to your exceptional family orientated hotel where you will be briefed on all of your travels during your stay in Peru. Your family lodging is called the Garden House and has an exceptionally friendly atmosphere. After being given some time to settle in – you and your family will be taken on a city tour of Cusco. Your tour begins at the impressive Colonial Cathedral in Cusco that contains over 400 paintings from the Cusqueña School and several altars. Next you will visit the Temple of the Sun (or the Korikancha) which was the main religious center of the Incas who worshipped the Sun God. According to Spanish chronicles, when the conquistadores first arrived the walls of the Korikancha were thickly gilded in gold. From here you make our way to the outskirts of Cusco in order to the visit the four ruins that lie less than 8 km from the city center; these archaeological sites include Sacsayhuaman- famous for its enormous carved rocks, the ruins of Puca Pucara, Q´enqo, and Tambomachay. You will then be collected for a visit to a Curandero (a traditional Andean Shaman/faithhealer). Using coca tea leaves, the Curandero will interpret your future. This breathtaking experience is truly unforgettable. In the evening you will be transferred back to your hotel and be given some time to spend at your leisure.
CAT Tip – Make the most of your trip: Please keep in mind that the following itinerary is fully customizable and can be changed to suit your specific group needs. Should you wish to change hotels, activities, and/or add extra days and nights, please advise your Sales Representative. |
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Sacred Valley |
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After breakfast you will transfer to the amazing Inkaterra Villas in the Sacred Valley where you and your family will be shown to your own private residence for the next few days. The accommodation is superb and the house comes with a private caretaker who will see to all you and your family’s needs. After being given time to settle in you will commence your tour through the Urubamba Valley with a specialized private guide. You will make your first stop at the Pisac market (T/Th/Su) before continuing to the Huayocari Hacienda for a delicious buffet lunch. The hacienda is a private residence with an impressive collection of Inca and colonial art and artifacts. In the afternoon you will be able to explore the impressive ruins of Ollantaytambo – some superb age old ruins that are a delight for people of all ages. Following the tour you will be taken back to Inkaterra Villas. (Meals – B, L) |
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Sacred Valley |
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After enjoying breakfast at the lodge you and your family will be collected for your horse back riding tour to the Salineras, Maras and Moray. The route is long and can be slightly strenuous for some – so should you feel that members of your family are too young you can choose to do this tour in car. Leaving Cusco you cross the Urubamba River and climb a pass to the altiplano. Upon reaching 1000 meters you cross the altiplano and head towards the Salinas, a fascinating system of platforms used since the Inca times to extract salt from a natural mountain spring. Continuing on route you will be led uphill to an altitude of approximately 3700 meters where you will level off to find spectacular views of the snow-capped mountains of Chicon, Veronica, and Mount Salcantay. The horse trail then leads down to Maras, a typical Andean village that is home to a beautiful 400 year colonial old church and has some breathtaking salt mines on its outskirts. Following a brief guide of the salt mines you will be lead onwards to Moray which used to function as an agricultural experimentation laboratory during the times of the Inca. The Inca were great horticulturalists and owing to the experimentation done in Moray we can thank them for a variety of food stuffs we enjoy today. Following a tour around the area you will return to your lodge in the Sacred Valley. (Meals – B, L)
CAT Tip – Make the most of your trip: Should you feel that the 7 hour horse back ride would be too demanding on members of your family, you can choose to do the tour in car instead. Please ask your Sales Representative for more information. |
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Sacred Valley |
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After waking up and enjoying breakfast you and your family will be taken to the Sacred Valley’s famous Ceramics Seminario to learn all about ceramic making in the region.
Owned and run by renowned sculptor and potter Pablo Eminario and his wife Marilú, the ceramic workshop is located in an enchanting area of the Sacred Valley. A large number of artisans create a number of the ceramics under the guidance of the creative couple at the workshop. Ceramics and sculptures are made from the red clay found in the Sacred Valley and reflect both the artistic talent of Pablo and Marilu as well as the culture of the area. The ceramics include everything from murals and sculptures to vases and totems. A large amount of artistic utilitarian ceramic dinnerware is also produced at the workshop, and much of this is on sale on site. Following a tour around the workshop where you will meet many of the principal characters involved in the ceramic production, you may purchase a few ceramics on site. After the tour you and your family will be returned to your lodge in the Sacred Valley. (Meals – B, L)
CAT Tip – Make the most of your trip: Add an extra day in the Sacred Valley in order to go White Water Rafting down the beautiful Urubamba River. |
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Machu Picchu |
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You and your family will depart from the Sacred Valley in the late morning for an hour and a half train ride to Machu Picchu from the Sacred Valley. Upon arrival at the station in Aguas Calientes, our representative will retrieve your luggage and deliver it to your comfortable hotel while you and your family head out directly for the ruins of Machu Picchu that lay just a short drive from the small town. Your hotel is called El Pueblo – and is a remarkable high end family orientated hotel located just outside of the small town. Following your special private guide of the ruins (our professional guides specialize in family tours of the ruins), you and your family will then have the rest of your afternoon free to explore the ruins at your leisure. Transportation is provided to the base of the mountain where you can return to your hotel for the evening and experience a very subtle night life in the town of Aguas Calientes. If you so desire, you can spend he evening wallowing in the hot springs just outside of town. (Meals – B) |
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Cusco |
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Today you will have the morning at your leisure and will be able to either return to the ruins for further exploration, or we can arrange private visits to some of the areas that lie outside the gates of Machu Picchu. Your train will depart in the afternoon and arrive in Cusco just after sundown. We suggest, and have included, your ride in the first class VistaDome train; the quarter panels overheard are made of Plexiglas which allow for a spectacular view of the scenery and starlit sky as you wind your way back to Cusco. Once in the Inca capital, you will be met at the station and shown back to your family orientated hotel.
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Return to Lima |
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After breakfast you will have the morning at your leisure. In the afternoon you and your family will be escorted to the airport for you flight back to Lima where a member of our staff will meet you and assist with your travel arrangements before you take your flight home.
(Meals – B) |
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