Enjoy
a visit to Machu Picchu, the “Lost City
of the Incas.”
Don’t miss the opportunity to spend time
with Peru’s Quechua Indians.
8 days • Air &
land
8 days • Lima/Lima
14 days • Air & land
14 days • Lima/Quito
- Scheduled round-trip flights
when TRAVEL 360 issues the air tickets
- Round-trip transfers between the
airport and hotel, including baggage
handling at the airport
- Choice of hotels in twin-bedded
rooms with private bath or shower
- 7 breakfasts (B) and 2 lunches
(L), as indicated in the itinerary;
On Galapagos cruise extension: 14
additional meals
- Services of an English-speaking
local host
- Sightseeing program as detailed
in the itinerary including admission
charges, where applicable
- Galapagos extension includes air
Quito/Baltra Island and San
Cristobal Island/Quito and Galapagos
Park tax valued at $100
- Hotel taxes and service charges
- TRAVEL 360 flight bag and portfolio
of travel documents
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NOTE: The altitude of Cuzco is 11,444
feet and Quito is 9,000 feet.
Day 1
DEPART USA / ARRIVE LIMA, PERU.
Board your flight to the “Land of the
Incas.” Upon arrival, you are met and
transferred to your hotel.
Day 2
LIMA.
Start your tour with a visit to the
Huaca Pucllana archaeological site, a
structure inhabited between the 5th and
8th centuries. Next, visit the Plaza
Mayor, the historical center of Lima. On
to the 16th century San Francisco
Monastery. Next, the beautiful
residential districts of San Isidro and
Miraflores for spectacular views of the
Pacific Ocean. The rest of the day is
free. (B)
Day 3 LIMA
/ CUZCO.
An early transfer for your flight to
Cuzco (not included in land only rate).
Upon arrival, you are taken to your
hotel. Take time to acclimate to the
altitude. Cuzco is a city enveloped in
myth and legend. With a history of more
than 3,000 years, it is one of the
oldest existing ciites in the Americas.
Traces of its Incan and Spanish heritage
can still be seen today. On a city tour
this afternoon, see Plaza del Regocijo,
Plaza de Armas and the Cathedral. Next,
visit several Inca ruins including the
immense fortress of Sacsayhuaman,
Tambomachay, and the remarkable Kenko
Amphitheater. (B)
Day 4
CUZCO.
A free day to explore the historic city
of Cuzco, whose narrow streets bustle
with traders and artisans. Your local
host will have suggestions for shopping
and recommend favorite local
restaurants. (B)
Day 5
CUZCO / SACRED VALLEY / URUBAMBA.
Today, descend into the magical "Sacred
Valley." Travel first to Ollantaytambo.
The town has preserved the Inca layout
complete with a fortress. Continue to
Pisac, an Andean village with an
outstanding archaeological complex on
the mountain behind the town. (B,L)
Day 6
URUBAMBA / MACHU PICCHU / CUZCO.
Transfer to Ollanta Station for the
train trip to Machu Picchu. On arrival
at Aguas Calientes, ascend by bus to the
ruins of the "Lost City of the Incas"
for a guided walking tour. In the late
afternoon, take the train back to Cuzco.
(B,L)
Day 7
CUZCO / LIMA. Take a late morning
flight to Lima (not included in land
only rate). This afternoon, join a tour
to the famed Larco Herrera and the
Archaeological Museums and its priceless
collection of pre-Columbian gold and
art. Your evening is free; your host
will recommend places to shop and dine.
(B)
Day 8
DEPART LIMA / USA. Transfer to
the airport for your return flight home,
arriving the same day. (B)
Why not enhance your journey and
overnight in Machu Picchu to further
admire the spectacular area and see
Machu Picchu at sunrise? This will add
one extra day to your vacation.
Additional nights including all
meals:
Hatuchay Tower (ST) - Twin $174; Single
$241
Machu Picchu Pueblo (F) - Twin $356;
Single $567
Sanctuary Lodge (DLX) - Twin $529;
Single $809
Breakfast, lunch, dinner and all
transfers included.
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14 Days • Locally Hosted
Days 1-7, Sun-Sat.
Like Wonders of Peru.
Day 8, Sun. LIMA / QUITO.
Fly to Quito, the capital of
Ecuador (not included in land
only rate). You will be met at
the airport and transferred to
your hotel. The rest of the day
is free. (B)
Day 9, Mon. QUITO / BALTRA
ISLAND / SANTA CRUZ ISLAND.
This morning’s flight over the
Pacific lands at Baltra, one of
the remote Galapagos Islands,
then transfer to your ship, the
M/V Santa Cruz. This afternoon,
a panga ride through mangrove
swamps reveals boobies, frigates
and pelicans. Often seen are
marine iguanas, turtles, rays
and sharks. Later, on an easy
hike on Dragon Hill you’ll see
land iguanas. (B,L,D)
Day 10, Tue. BARTHOLOME ISLAND /
SANTIAGO ISLAND.
Bartholome Island is best known
for its volcanic features. After
a short hike for the dramatic
view, you will stop by a cove to
see Galapagos penguins, the only
penguins north of the equator.
Vegetation includes red and
white mangroves, salt bushes,
morning glory and cactus. This
afternoon visit Santiago Island
with its black beach and
dramatic rock formations. Keep
an eye out for fur sea lions and
oystercatchers. (B,L,D)
Day 11, Wed. TOWER ISLAND /
NORTH SEYMOUR ISLAND.
This morning a wet landing at a
small white coral beach will
show off hundreds of birds
including great frigates, red
footed and Nazca boobies, lava
gulls, herons, finches, and
mockingbirds. There’s time for
snorkeling where hammerhead
sharks can be spotted. The flat
island of North Seymour is home
to sea lions, marine iguanas,
blue-footed boobies and frigate
birds. Vegetation found in the
dry interior areas of the island
include prickly pear cacti, palo
santos trees and salt bushes. (B,L,D)
Day 12, Thu. SANTA FE ISLAND /
SANTA CRUZ ISLAND.
Exploration on Santa Fe Island
will include a walk through a
forest of tall prickly pear
cacti where large land iguanas
are endemic. Next stop is Santa
Cruz Island for a visit to 1the
Charles Darwin Research Station
and the rearing in captivity
program for giant tortoises.
Then head up to the highlands to
see the scalesia (giant daisy
trees) and giant tortoise in
their wild habitat. (B,L,D)
Day 13, Fri. SAN CRISTOBAL
ISLAND / QUITO.
Disembark at Puerto Baquerizo
Moreno, a small attractive port
and the capital of the Islands.
Visit the Interpretation Center
that focuses on the history and
wildlife of the area. Later fly
back to Quito where your evening
is free. (B)
Day 14, Sat. QUITO / USA.
Your homebound flight, arrives
the same day. (B)
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FIRST CLASS
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SUP.
FIRST CLASS
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DELUXE |
| DECK
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TWIN
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SINGLE
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TWIN
|
SINGLE |
TWIN |
SINGLE
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| Inside Upper |
$3061
|
$4920
|
$3292
|
$5382 |
$3806 |
$6435
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| Main Deck |
$3308
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$3539
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N/A
|
N/A |
$4052 |
N/A
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| Outside
Upper |
$3409
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N/A
|
$3640
|
N/A |
$4153 |
N/A
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| Boat Deck
|
$3570
|
$4469
|
$3801
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$4931 |
$4412 |
$5985
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Round-trip
Quito /
Galapagos air
included.
Your cruise ship
is the M/V Santa
Cruz. See page
44 for
description.
Cruise itinerary
subject to
change.
International
airfare is
additional. |
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LIMA - Los Delfines
(F); Swissotel (SF); Swissotel - junior
suite (DLX)
CUZCO - Jose Antonio
Hotel (F); Libertador (SF); Monasterio (DLX)
URUBAMBA - Posada del
Inca Yucay (F); Sol y Luna (SF)
QUITO - Mercure Grand
(F); Radisson (SF); Hilton Colon (DLX)
GALAPAGOS - M/V Santa
Cruz
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Twin
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Single
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First Class
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$957
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$1315
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| Sup. First Class
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$1165 |
$1753 |
| Deluxe |
$1664
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$2751
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Travel any
day
The “LAND ONLY” prices
do not include any air.
NOTE: Galapagos Islands
cruise available on
Sunday departures only.
If you purchase the
overnight in Machu
Picchu, your departure
will be on Saturday.
Sample economy airfares
are from $946-$1172
(tour SMP) and
$1206-$1432 (with
extension) and are valid
from/to Miami. Airfares
from other cities and
U.S. departure taxes
will be advised at the
time of booking.
Airfares and taxes are
subject to change. |
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