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DAY 1

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LIMA

Welcome to Peru! Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel in

Lima and enjoy the remainder of your day to explore the city at your

own pace. Museums, archaeological sites, lush greenery and

beautiful beaches, a bustling boardwalk and lively nightlife -- come

discover the modern metropolis of Lima! A true current day Latin

American culinary hub, take time to tantalize your taste-buds at one

of the many “cevicherías” or popular street food steak skewer

stands.

DAY 2

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LIMA

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CUSCO

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SACRED VALLEY

Embark on a city tour

starting in the city’s old town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site packed

with fascinating historic buildings in Spanish architectural style. See

Lima’s Cathedral; the Casa Aliaga colonial mansion; Larco Museum

that features a pre-Hispanic collection of objects and is situated on

a pyramid from the VII century; and "Love Park" in the scenic coastal

district of Miraflores. Later, fly to Cusco and transfer to your hotel in

Sacred Valley. (B)

DAY 3

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SACRED VALLEY

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PISAC

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OLLANTAYTAMBO

Start your day

at Pisac market, featuring alpaca textiles, musical instruments,

paintings, carvings, necklaces, and replicas of old Inca pieces. Next,

explore the Pisac archaeological site showcasing the largest complex

of terraces, an agricultural masterpiece of the Inca Empire. After an

included lunch, visit Ollantaytambo, one of the most remarkable

complexes of the Inca Empire and a typical example of Inca urban

planning. Overnight in Sacred Valley. (B,L)

DAY 4

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SACRED VALLEY

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MACHU PICCHU

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CUSCO

A once-in-a-

lifetime experience awaits you today in Machu Picchu, Peru’s most

important archaeological site and one of the new Seven Wonders of

the World. Take the train to Aguas Calientes. Then it’s on to the Inca

ruins of Machu Picchu, a masterpiece of engineering and

architecture situated on a mountain ridge nearly 8,000 feet above

sea level that served as a sanctuary and retreat for the Inca

Pachacutec. Return to Aguas Calientes for lunch and then back to

Cusco. (B,L)

DAY 5

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CUSCO

Start today’s Cusco city tour visiting the Coricancha

or "The Temple of the Sun" that was once covered in gold. Visit the

Cathedral in the Plaza de Armas. Continue on to the fortress of

Sacsayhuaman, where during the winter solstice, the Inca feast of

IntiRaymi is recreated each year. Next visit the archeological complex

of Quenqo. Then see the PukaPucara or "Red Fortress," an

architectural complex of alleged military use. The rest of the day is

yours to explore at leisure. (B)

DAY 6

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CUSCO

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LA PAZ

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HUATAJATA (LAKE TITICACA)

After

breakfast, head to the airport and depart from Peru to Bolivia’s La

Paz. Upon arrival, transfer to Huatajata, situated on the shores of

Lake Titicaca. Consider participating in an optional tour that takes

you to cruise Lake Titicaca, sailing among canals brimming with

totora-reed to reach the Floating Islands & Sustainable Project. Take

in breathtaking views of the Andes’ Royal Range before returning for

an overnight stay at Inca Utama Hotel & Cultural Complex. (B)

DAY 7

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HUATAJATA (LAKE TITICACA)

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MOON & SUN ISLAND

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LA PAZ

In the morning transfer to Cocotoni and take a Hydrofoil

cruise on Lake Titicaca to Sun Island. Climb the Inca “Grand Stairs”

and taste water of the Sacred Fountain, believed to give eternal youth

and happiness. Savor lunch at Uma Kollu archaeological Restaurant.

Continue to Moon Island and the Sun Virgins Temple “Iñak Uyu.”

Board the Hydrofoil towards Copacabana, visiting the shrine and the

Dark Indian Virgin. Overnight at your selected hotel in La Paz. (B,L)

DAY 8

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LA PAZ

Enjoy La Paz on your own or participate in an optional

excursion. By day you can opt for a half day tour to the Archaeological

site of Tiwanaku. Discover Tiwanaku (1.580 BC-1.000 AD), the

magnificent ruins of Bolivia and one of the oldest civilizations in the

Americas. In the afternoon a half day city tour of La Paz and Moon

Valley is offered showcasing pre-Hispanic times with all their traditions

and magic rites. Overnight at your selected hotel in La Paz. (B)

DAY 9

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LA PAZ TO USA (OR EXTEND YOUR STAY)

Enjoy breakfast at

your hotel and transfer to the La Paz airport for your flight home. (B)

(B) Breakfast - (L) Lunch - (D) Dinner

HOTEL/STARTING FROM PRICES

VALID THRU APRIL 2019

Travel in Comfort

Double

Single

$1,849 $2,399

City

Nights

Hotels or similar (Type of room)

Lima

1

Habitat Hotel

Sacred Valley

2

Agusto's Hotel

Cusco

2

Maytakwasi Hotel

Huatajata

1

Inca Utama

La Paz

2

Europa

Travel in Style

Double

Single

$2,019 $2,959

City

Nights

Hotels or similar (Type of room)

Lima

1

Sonesta Posada Del Inca Miraflores Hotel

Sacred Valley

2

Posada Del Inca Yucay Hotel

Cusco

2

Jose Antonio Cusco

Huatajata

1

Inca Utama

La Paz

2

Casa Grande Hotel

All rates are per person, based on double occupancy. Extra nights and triple occupancy

available upon request. Rates are not valid during certain holidays and blackout

periods. Visa is required for US Citizens traveling to Bolivia.

Please call for special international airfares and domestic flights in Economy or

Business Class.

Services and meals not listed in the itinerary, beverages during the meals, hotel extras,

personal expenses and tips for guides, drivers, and waitresses, as well as local flights

within South America are not included.

INCLUDED FEATURES

Hotel accommodation for 8 nights

Daily buffet breakfast & 3 lunches

All transfers and tours are private except on Lake Titicaca

City tour of Lima

Full day tour of Pisac Market & Ollantaytambo

Round trip train to Machu Picchu

Full day Machu Picchu with lunch

Half day tour of Cusco and nearby archaeological site

Tour of Lake Titicaca

City tour of La Paz and Moon Valley

Document holder and luggage tags

Hotel taxes and service charges

2018 Dates: Jan 7 & 21; Feb 25; Mar 11; Apr 8 & 22; May 6; Jun 10; Jul 8;

Aug 5; Sep 9 & 30; Oct 14; Nov 4; Dec 2

Moon Valley (Valle de la Luna) in La Paz, Bolivia