(201) 288-4330
ABSOLUTELY PERU
Visiting Lima, Trujillo, Chan-Chan, Chiclayo-Sipan, The Nazca Lines, Cuzco "Capital of the Inca Empire" and the Lost City Of the Inkas "Machu Picchu" Lake Tititcaca "The Highest Navigable Lake in the World", Arequipa the "White City " and the Mighty Amazon Jungle
INCLUDED:
Hotel accommodations for 20 nights including room taxes and service charges.· Transfers to/from airport, hotels and train station. · Tours as mentioned including entrance fees and English speaking tour guide. · Tips to airport porters. · Meals as noted in itinerary B=breakfast; L=lunch; D=dinner. Local airfare Lima-Chiclayo...Trujilo-Lima-Arequipa-Cuzco -Lima- Iquitos -Lima and flight to Ica-Nazca.
NOT INCLUDED:
- International airfare to Lima. - Meals, unless specified in itinerary - Insurance.- Tips to tour guide or bus driver. - Any other service not mentioned in itinerary. - USA departure tax/security/fuel surcharges of $88 (changes daily...please call) - Lima and Cuzco $5.00 each and upon leaving Peru $30.00. - Re-entry fee to Machu Picchu $32.00
Call (201) 288-4330 for more information or to book today! Mention code 12723447
- Tour Operator
- Tara Tours
- Duration
- 21 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - No
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Depart USA | U.S.A-LIMA : Depart for Lima, Peru. Upon arrival you will be taken to hotel selected. (Dinner on board ). |
| Day 2 | Lima | LIMA : Morning sightseeing tour of modern and colonial Lima the "City of Kings" founded by Francisco Pizarro in 1,535 and the most important city in the Americas during the Spanish Viceroyship. You will be passing by Miraflores and San Isidro, the old district of Rimac, Main Square , the Cathedral, San Francisco Church, Torre Tagle Palace and many other landmarks. Afternoon guided tour of the Larco Herrera museum which holds the most important archeological collection of ancient Peru with more than 45,000 pieces carefully classified including gold, silver, textiles and the famous erotic collection from the Moches...Return to the hotel for overnight. (B) |
| Day 3 | Chiclayo | LIMA-CHICLAYO : Transfer to airport for flight to Chiclayo, which is about 550 miles north of Lima, burgeoning commercial center and capital of the department of Lambayeque. The area is known for its religious festivals and archaeological sites. This area seems it was the heart of the Moche civilization. Your tour guide will take you to visit the Bruning Museum to appreciate fascinating ceramics, metal objects and textiles from the region, then to the ruins of Tocume. (B,L) |
| Day 4 | Trujillo | CHICLAYO-TRUJILLO : In the morning, visit the famous archaeological site of Sipan " The richest discovery of the Americas" and Pampa Grande. Return to Chiclayo and continue by bus to Trujillo. Overnight at hotel selected. (B,L) |
| Day 5 | Trujillo | TRUJILLO : Morning tour of Trujillo, "City of Eternal Spring", still remains in all of its colonial grandeur, built to please the reigning viceroy after Francisco Pizarro founded it in 1536. Afternoon visit "Chan-Chan" -the imperial city of the mighty Chimu Kings who ruled an agricultural empire that extended all the way into present day Ecuador, long before the Inkas existed. Tour of the ruins and visit to Huaca del Sol (Sun) and the Huaca de La Luna (Moon). (B) |
| Day 6 | Ica | TRUJILLO-LIMA-ICA : Morning transfer to the airport for flight to Lima. Upon arrrival you will be taken to the bus station for local transfer to Ica (3-4hour bus ride). Arrive in ICa and transfer to hotel Las Dunas. (B) |
| Day 7 | Lima | LIMA-ICA-NAZCA-ICA-Lima : Morninf transfer to the local airport for your 40 minute flight to Nazca. Then for about 45 minutes, fly over the Nazca plains in light aircraft. The fabulous pre-Inca lines, huge birds that resemble a landing field, geometrical lines, spirals, etc. Lunch at Hotel Las Dunas in Ica and visit the Archaeological Museum. Early in the afternoon return to Lima, where you will be met and transfer to your hotel. (B,L) |
| Day 8 | Arequipa | LIMA-AREQUIPA : Transfer to the airport for flight to Arequipa also known as "The White City" because of the many buildings constructed of white volcanic rock. Providing a beautiful backdrop - the Volcano "El Misti" stands at 19,200 feet . Upon arrival you will be taken to hotel selected . In the afternoon tour of the city -whose restored colonial architecture gilded churches vividly illustrate Peru in the days of the Viceroys, then your tour guide will take you to visit the famous Monastery of Santa Catalina which was closed to the public for more than 300 years. (B). |
| Day 9 | CHIVAY | AREQUIPA-CHIVAY : Full day excursion to see the deepest canyon in the world "Colca" and with good luck you will see one of the biggest birds on earth "The Condors". The canyon Is reached via new paved roads that both leave from Arequipa city and lead to the small town of Chivay. The shortest road is 92 miles it takes about 2 1/2 hours approx. It travels northwest from Arequipa towards Yura and then climbs to the "puna" or high plateau and desolate plains of Pampa Canahuas and Tocra. This is the area inhabited by Vicunas, Huanacos and Chinchillas. This rewarding area is also rich in native flora of the Andean Paramo with spectacular views of the Andean mountains and volcanos. Overnight in Chivay at hotel selected. (B,L) |
| Day 10 | Puno | CHIVAY-COLCA-PUNO : Board the tour bus that will take you from Chivay to Puno going thru Patapampa pass at 15,600 feet high. You will have great views of the Chanchani Volcano. Continue and see Vicunas on the way belonging to the Salinas and Aguada Blanca reserve. Then to Lagunillas (small lake) where you will see Andean Flamingos and others birds and finally you will get to the high pass called "Cruce Alto" at 14,500 feet high, then down to Juliaca and Puno. Overnight in Puno at hotel selected. (B) |
| Day 11 | Puno | PUNO : In the morning, depart for Lake Titicaca " the highest navigable lake in the world", at 12,000 feet high- to visit one of the oldest races of man -The Uros- You will see them standing on their floating islands made of reeds. Afternoon free(B) |
| Day 12 | Cuzco | PUNO-CUZCO : Early in the morning board the tour bus for picturesque ride thru the Andean mountains. Stops will be made at Pucara where you'll find an interesting small museum with some statues from the Pucaras - a Pre-Inka civilization. Continue to "La Raya Pass" at 14,500 feet high with spectacular views of the white snow peaks. Time to take some pictures. Then, buffet lunch at typical restaurant. Next stop at Raqchi, where a 6 mile Inka wall surrounds the Temple of the Inka God Wiracocha. Final stop at pretty town Andean town of Andahuaylillas, noted for its colonial chapel with beautiful Creole frescoes -also call the Sixtine Chapel of South America. Arrive in Cuzco by 4-5pm and transfer to your hotel. (B) |
| Day 13 | Cuzco | CUZCO : In the morning, sightseeing tour of Cuzco -the center of the universe for the Inka civilization- visiting the Temple of Koricancha or Sun God, the Cathedral the fortress of Sacsayhuaman, Kenko, Puca-Pucara and Tambomachay.(B) |
| Day 14 | Ollantaytambo | CUZCO-PISAC-OLLANTAYTAMBO : Full day excursion to visit one of the most colorful native markets of the Americas. (Only Tue, Thu and Sun). Hundreds of indigenous people come to the town of Pisac to exchange or buy products wearing their unique customes. After lunch, continue to Ollantaytambo to visit the famous fortress and the archeological site. Return to Cuzco for overnight. (B,L) |
| Day 15 | Machu Picchu | CUZCO-MACHU PICCHU : Full day excursion by train to the most mysterious and energetic place of the Inca civilization. Early morning your tour guide will pick you up and transfer you to the train station for your 1 1/2 hour trip with spectacular views of the Urubamba River and the Andean mountain range to Machu Picchu. Temples, palaces, towers and staircases are built into the side of the mountain. Here your tour guide will take you from site to site explaining the advanced world of the Incas. Overnight in Machu Picchu at hotel selected. Lunch at the Sanctuary Machu Picchu. (B,L) |
| Day 16 | Cuzco | MACHU PICCHU-CUZCO : At leisure to explore the Lost City on your own. Mid-afternoon return by train to Cuzco and your hotel. (B) |
| Day 17 | Lima | CUZCO-LIMA : Transfer to the airport for flight to Lima and transfer to your hotel. |
| Day 18 | Explorama Lodge | IQUITOS - EXPLORAMA LODGE : Reception at the airport, brief city orientation and transfer to the Explorama dock. Fifty mile journey down the Amazon River to Yanamono Stream where Explorama Lodge is located. Afternoon hike along the "Lake trail" through lowland rainforest which is seasonally flooded. During the high water season, this excursion is done by canoe! Night walk or canoe ride to enjoy the sounds of the rainforest and stars of the Southern sky. (B,L,D) ABOUT EXPLORAMA: Established in 1965, 80 km. (50 mi.) down the MAIN AMAZON RIVER, the Lodge is deep in primary jungle and offers two days or longer excursions. Romantic kerosene torches and lamps illuminate palm-thatched houses with 10 to 17 sleeping rooms. Covering connecting walkways lead to the Tahuampa Bar, the Dining Room, the Sun Porch and two Hammock Houses. Showers and toilet facilities adjoin each house. A variety of treks are offered, including the Seven Bridges Trail. TAKE NOTE..boat to the Lodge departs at 1pm. Try to arrive one hour earlier...no other times available. |
| Day 19 | Explorama Lodge | EXPLORAMA LODGE : Morning walk along the "Bushmaster Trail", where scientific studies by the Missouri Botanical Gardens have found the world's highest biodiversity of trees per square hectare. Your guide will point out many plants used in medicine today and many that we may use in the future. Afternoon canoe trip along the Amazon in search of either of the two species of freshwater dolphin found in the river and a chance for an afternoon swim. (B,L,D) |
| Day 20 | Iquitos | EXPLORAMA LODGE - IQUITOS : Morning walk along a local Amazon River trail with stops along the way to visit the local "riberenos" or river people, visit a river school, see the local sugar cane rum factory and visit our resident American medical doctor in her clinic sponsored by the Rotary Club. Transfer back to Iquitos for your departure flight to Lima and to hotel selected. TAKE NOTE...boat arrives in Iquitos about 3pm...have your flight schedule by 5pm. (B) |
| Day 21 | Return USA | LIMA-U.S.A : Transfer to the airport for flight to Miami, New York or Los Angeles. Along the many souvenirs, you will carry memories of your unforgettable journey through the Land of the Incas- Peru. (B) |
- Dates/Pricing
- Lodging
- 3* Hotels: LIMA=Britannia; CHICLAYO= Garza; TRUJILLO= Costa del Sol; CUZCO= Dorado; M.PICCHU=Andina; PUNO= Casa Andina; AREQUIPA= La Grutta or Jerusalem
- 4* Hotels: LIMA=Radisson; CHICLAYO= Costa del Sol; TRUJILLO= Costa del Sol; CUZCO= Casa Andina Pvt. Collection; M.PICCHU=El Pueblo; PUNO= Casa Andina; AREQUIPA= Libertador
- 5*HOTELS: LIMA=Marriott; CHICLAYO= Gran Hotel; TRUJILLO= Libertador; CUZCO= Monasterio; M.PICCHU=El Pueblo; PUNO= Esteves; AREQUIPA= Libertador (For overnight at Machu Picchu Sanctuary -please add $390 per person...Includes Breakfast, lunch and dinner.)
- Disclaimer
INTERNATIONAL AIRFARE NOT INCLUDED
SAMPLE AIRFARE FROM MIAMI: US$550-850 plus taxes
SAMPLE ADD-ONS : For same package.....
Add $300 from LAX, SFO, DEN, LAS; Add $200 from ATL, ORL, SJU, TPA & ZONE 1; Add $250 from DFW, HOU & ZONE 2; Add $300 from BDL, BOS, BWI, CHI, EWR, NYC, WAS, ZONE 3;. Add $350 from JAC, PDX, SEA and ZONE 4,5,6.
RATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME.
ZONES: Zone 1: FL; Zone 2: AR, LA, MS, NM, OK, TX; Zone 3: CT, GA, MA, MD, NC, NH, NY, PA, RI, SC, VA, VT; Zone 4: AL, AZ, CO, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, NE, OH, SD, TN, WI; Zone 5: CA, ID, NV, UT; Zone 6: OR, WA
DEPOSITS: US$500.00 at the time of booking.
FINAL PAYMENT: 60 days before departure.
CANCELLATIONS: Prior to departure: at any time US$150.00 per person;45 to 30 days US$200.00 pp; 29 to 15 days 50% of total cost; 14 or less no refunds.
INSURANCE: Tara Tours Inc. strongly recommends that you purchased travel insurance. Insure America has designed a policy for Tara Tours clients. Cost for this program is US$407-$805.
