DAY 2 (MON)  LIMA
Morning at leisure. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Colonial and Modern Lima. Founded by Francisco Pizarro in 1535, Lima during the XVI and XVII century was the most powerful and important Spanish city in America. Tour includes the Cathedral built in 1555, “Palacio de Gobierno” also known as Casa de Pizarro arelocated in “Plaza Mayor” (Main Square), also the XVII century San Francisco Monastery and church with paintings and art dating from 300 years. Contrasting with Modern Lima suburbs: San Isidro; Parque el Olivar and Miraflores. Overnight at your selected hotel. Meals (B-D)

DAY 3 (TUE)  LIMA / ICA
Depart via motor coach to ICA, fly over the mysterious Nazca lines. Visit of Ica's Regional Museum, one of the most important regional museums in Peru. Overnight at your select hotel in Paracas. (B)

Day 4 (WED) - Paracas /Ballestas / Lima
Early morning you'll take a yacht ride to the Ballestas Islands passing the Candelabro. These islands, also known as the Guano Islands, have large concentrations of sea birds and sea lions in their natural environment. Return to Lima for overnight. (B)

Day 5 (THU) Lima / Arequipa
Morning flight to Arequipa. Upon arrival transfer to your selected hotel. Afternoon City Tour of Arequipa “The White City” and Santa Catalina Convent.(B-L)

Day 6 (FRI) Colca Valley & Canyon
A winding road will take you from Arequipa to the Colca River Valley. It was once the second most important valley of the Inca Empire, and is covered by terraced land fed by an ancient watering system still in use today. Overnight at a local country inn. (B,L,D)

Day 7 (SAT) Colca Valley/Puno
We continue our journey west to the "Condor Cross" deepest canyon on the face of the Earth and provides dramatic scenery. Steep vertical walls surround you and open above to vistas of towering snowcapped peaks. Arrive to your hotel in Puno. (B/L )

Day 8 (SUN) UROS Floating Islands & Silustani
Today in the morning, transfer to the harbor to take a boat trip to the unique floating island of the Uros (made of totora reeds), where the inhabitants have developed an extraordinary skill in weaving reeds; producing houses, boats and handicrafts. Afternoon visit to the impressive burial towers of Sillustani.(B-L-D)

Day 9 (MON) Puno/ Cusco/ Urubamba Valley
Today one of South America's most extraordinary overland trips takes you by bus to Cuzco passing through striking highland scenery and picturesque Andean villages. Upon your arrival in Cuzco (11,440 ft.), a host will meet and assist you in transferring to your hotel in the Urubamba Valley (9,413 ft.).(B-L)

DAY 10 (TUE)  Urubamba Valley
You will drive through a scenic landscape to the Urubamba Valley, the "Sacred Valley of the Incas". Arriving at the town of Pisac, an hour drive from Cuzco, you will visit the colorful Pisac Market, where the local Indians meet to sell their merchandise as they have done it for centuries. There is also a handicraft market. The tour continues to the town of Ollantaytambo from where you will climb up to its imposing Inca fortress at the top of the mountain. Overnight at Urubamba Valley. (B-L)

DAY 11 (WED)  Machu Picchu
Travel to Machu Picchu "The Lost City of the Incas" declared World Natural and Cultural Heritage by UNESCO in 1983. Guided visit to Machu Picchu the ancient Inca citadel, a place of unforgettable sites and magical moonlights. Discover in 1911, is considered to be one of the most extraordinary examples of landscape architecture in the world. Return to Cuzco. (B/L

starting from $3,729 incl.air 
Visiting: Colonial and Modern Lima, Ica,Arequipa, Colca Canyon, Uros & Sillustan, Puno, Cuzco, and Machu Picchu and the NAZCA LINES.

Package features:

Round trip air from U.S.

All domestic flights in Peru

13 nights accommodation,
     3 nights in Lima
     1 nights in Paracas
     1 night Colca Canyon
     1 nights in Puno
     2 night in Urubamba
     1 night in Arequipa
     4 night in Cuzco

All transfers per itinerary

Touring with English speaking
    local tour hosts per itinerary.

Meals per itinerary

Government taxes

Travel Documents

Services of our Peru office

USTOA $1 Million Travelers
    Assistance program

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FAMILY & FRIENDS DISCOUNT

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If you are a party of 4 or more, departing from the same city for this program, for the same departure date, we will apply a special $100 family and friends discount to your booking.  The discount is per reservation.

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DAY 12 (THU) Cuzco
This afternoon's tour of the oldest continuously inhabited city in the western hemisphere includes important landmarks of enchanting Cuzco and also the nearby ruins of Kenko, Puca-pucara, Tambomachay as well as the Sacsayhuaman fortress. Once the center of the Inca civilization, modern Cuzco is a delightful combination of Inca and colonial architecture. During the tour, you will visit Cuzco's Cathedral, Santo Domingo Church and the Plaza de Armas. (B)

DAY 13 (FRI) Cuzco
Free day in Cuzco for independent activities. Wandering through this lovely city, exploring the astonishing narrow streets of this tile roof colonial town will be your unforgettable experience. Great buys are the traditional Peruvian handicrafts, alpaca-wool sweaters and rugs, ponchos, pottery, gold and silver jewelry, leather goods, etc. Because there is such a variety of products, we strongly suggest that when you like any particular item, you should buy it - you may not find the same item in other store. (B)

DAY 14 (SAT) Cuzco/Lima/USA
Transfer to the airport for a short spectacular flight to Lima over snowcapped Andes peaks. Upon arrival you will have a day use of your room at your selected hotel. Afternoon visit the famed Larco Herrera Museum that showcases remarkable chronological galleries providing an excellent overview on 3000 years of development of Peruvian pre-Columbian history and features the finest gold and silver collection from Ancient Peru. Evening transfer to the airport for your flight home. (B)

* Kindly note that depending on your gateway some flight schedules may require an overnight international flight, in which case you will leave the U.S. Wednesday evening to start your program. (no difference to tour cost)

All rates are per person in double or triple occupancy.

Above rates are valid for travel through November 2008, and are per person in double or triple occupancy basis.  Rates are subject to airport taxes and security fees of about $72.  Week end flights add $30 each way. Rates shown are from Miami on any IATA schedule airlines.Tour rates include $560 air fare from Miami to Lima - Lima/ Arequipa & Cuzco/Lima. Air fare included in special class of srvice. In event class of service is not available a supplement will apply. Departures from other gateways are available.
FOR HOTELS USED IN THIS PROGRAM SEE BELOW.

Seasonal Supplements
From June 15 to Aug 21 add $75.  |   From March 15 to April 20 add: $100.  |  From December 1 to Jan 10, add $175