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A Taste of Machu Picchu and the Amazon 9D/8N
Destinations: Lima - Cusco - Machu Picchu - Puerto Maldonado
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A taste of Machu Picchu and the Amazon Tour: Travel through Peru : Machu Picchu, Cusco, the Sacred Valley of the incas, an amazing amazon lodge adventure and more - Class Adventure Travel
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Lima to Cusco
peru_tooltip_info_lima_restaurant.jpg 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.

peru_tooltip_info_lima_restaurant.jpg 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.
peru_tooltip_info_lima_restaurant.jpg 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 meanszig-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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Cusco
Departing from the airport in Lima you fly to Cusco where a CAT representative will be waiting to greet you and transfer you to your hotel. Upon arrival in your hotel you will be briefed on all of your travel arrangements during your stay in the country. Cusco - once the ancient Inca capital - is home to some of the worlds more extraordinary sights. Following a relaxing day during which time you will be able to acclimatize, you will 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.

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Through the Sacred Valley of the Incas
Sacred Valley
Today will be spent visiting the Urubamba Valley with your private guide. You will make your first stop at the ruins above Pisac and the market that lies in the village below (T/Th/Su). During the early afternoon you will be able to enjoy lunch at Huayocari Hacienda. 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, while the evening is spent in a very comfortable hotel in the Sacred Valley.

(Meals – B, L)


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Encounter the Majesty of Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu
You depart 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 hotel while you head out directly for the ruins of Machu Picchu that lie just a short drive from the small town. Following your tour of Machu Picchu you 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 the very subtle night life of the town of Aguas Calientes. If you so desire, you can spend the evening relaxing in the hot springs just outside of town. 

(Meals – B)


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First-Class Train back to Cusco
train back to Cusco
Today you will have at your leisure and you may decide to return to the ruins for more exploration if you wish. Your train back to Cusco departs in the afternoon and will arrive in Cusco just after sundown. CAT highly recommends a ride in the first class VistaDome train, which allows for a spectacular view of the scenery and starlit sky as you wind your way back to Cusco. Once in Cusco, you will be met at the train station and transferred back to your hotel. The evening is free for you to pass as you wish. You may decide to explore the city a little on your own - perhaps having dinner in one of the many fine restaurants the city has on offer. Please feel free to ask your Peruvian Sale Representative for more information.

(Meals - B)


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Captivating Cusco
Cusco
After enjoying a leisurely breakfast your privately guided tour of Cusco and the Archaeological sites located outside of town will commence. 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. In the evening you will be collected and transferred to the Garcilaso Theatre, where you will enjoy a production Kusikuy, performed by a cast of some 40 local artists. The performance presents a wonderful and culturally intriguing look into the myths, beliefs and customs of the traditional inhabitants of the Andes.

(Meals – B)

CAT Tip - Make the Most of Your Trip: You may wish to stay an additional night in the Sacred Valley or Cusco in order to see and do more. CAT provides a number of extra options in the area.


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Encounter the Majesty of Machu Picchu
Reserva Amazonica
We have included Reserva Amazonica as a CAT Favorite for your Peruvian Experience, however please know that we can replace this lodge with any of our other selected lodges if you so desire. Additional Lodges. Your flight will leave mid-day for Puerto Maldonado where you will be received at the airport and escorted to the port where you head upriver to the elegant ecolodge of Reserva Amazonica. The lodge offers 13 A-La-Carte excursions with a duration of ¼ day (2 hours), ½ day (3 hours), or full day (7 hours), each at different levels of intensity (I, II, III). Upon arrival at the lodge you will be able to plan in further detail your day-to-day activities - feel free to request an outline of options from one of our Peru Travel Specialists. All of these tours will be done in groups. However, please keep in mind that you can pay an additional $50/day and have your own private guide. All meals are included during your stay with Reserva Amazonica.

(Meals – D)


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First Class train to Cusco
Reserva Amazonica
Your jungle adventure continues. Please note that you can request a CAT sample itinerary put together from the many options available at Reserva Amazonica from one of our Peru CAT specialists. You can also however, find out more by visiting our Amazon lodge section.

(Meals – B, L, D)


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Return to Lima
Lima
In the morning, you will be escorted back downstream to the airport for your flight back to Lima and your connecting flight home, or onto another one of Peru’s magical destinations.


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