Christmas Short Escape (Limited availability)
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7 days / 6 nights |
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Lima, Cuzco, Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu |
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From: US$ 500.00 per person based on two people |
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All our programmes can be tailor made according to your requirements, whether regarding the length of your tour, any special interests or specific activities, flight reservations, optional destinations or tours.
December 20: International Arrival in Lima
Upon Arrival in Lima, reception at the airport by an Andean American Tours representative and transfer to the selected hostel. Rest of the day to relax and there you will receive a briefing on your tour; vouchers covering all the services included in your tour and additional information on the organisation of your Peru trip. No meals included.
December 21: Lima - Sightseeing Tour
Breakfast in your hostel.
Free morning to explore Lima at leisure.
Lunch on your own. In the afternoon. We will pick you up for a city tour of colonial Lima, the world heritage city. Tour in an air conditioned bus with an english speaking guide. The tour will include a visit to the Cathedral, Main Square and the San Francisco Convent with its eerie Catacombs housing thousands of skeletons and bones.. Dinner in a local Rest.
December 22: Lima - Cuzco
Breakfast in your hostel.
Early in the morning transfer to Lima Airport to board your flight to Cuzco. Upon Arrival in Cuzco, reception at the airport by an Andean American Tours representative and transfer by private car to the selected hostel.
The afternoon is free for shopping and enjoying Cuzco. We suggest walking around the square and enjoy the nightlife of Cuzco, enjoying a Pisco Sour in some of the many pubs around the square. No meals included.
December 23: Machu Picchu
Breakfast in your hostel.
The day starts with an early morning transfer to Cuzco train station for a 3 ½ hours journey to the famous Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu, also known as "The Lost City of the Incas" one of the best known examples of surviving Inca architecture. Arrive at Aguas Calientes Station followed by a 30-minute bus drive, climbing 6km of winding road, to the marvellous Citadel. Upon arrival, you will participate in a guided tour of the Citadel, visiting the Main Plaza, the Temple of the Sun, the Sacred Sun Dial, the Royal Quarters, the Temple of the Three Windows and various burial grounds. In the afternoon you will be transferred to the hostel in Aguas Calientes, the nearest village just 25 minutes from Machupicchu by bus. Where we will also be able to enjoy the medicinal thermal pools. Lunch and dinner on your own.
December 24: Machu Picchu: Aguas Calientes - Cuzco
Breakfast in your hostel.
Opportunity to return to Machu Picchu (not included in the overall tour price) for a more personal appreciation of the Eighth wonder of the world. Christmas lunch at the Sanctuary Lodge Hotel located in front of Machu Picchu.
You will have time to perform some of the following activities:
1. Visit the Citadel of Machu Picchu for the second time.
2. For the most adventurous people, we suggest to go up the Huayna Picchu (if it is not raining) from where you can appreciate the immensity of Machu Picchu, even more amazing being high and distant. Arriving at the top takes about two hours and a half and it must be before 13:00 hours. It is necessary to register in a office at the beginning of the trail. Lunch on your own. Return in the afternoon by train to Cuzco and transfer to the selected hostel. Special Christmas dinner.
December 25: Cuzco: Sacred Valley of the Inkas
Breakfast in your hostel.
Full-day excursion to the "Sacred Valley of the Inkas", by the Urubamba River. The tour is best on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays (because the markets are busier) although this tour runs every day of the week. Our first visit will be to Pisac, founded during Colonial times.Free time to shop or simply watch the locals going by their everyday lives. After the visit, we will have a great buffet lunch with emphasis on locally grown organic produce in the Urubamba Valley. After lunch, a visit to Ollantaytambo, the ancient Inca town with impressive ruins built into the mountain side. built to guard the entrance to this part of the Valley, and protect it from possible invasion from the tribes in the lower jungle. The Fortress consists of a series of stepped carved stone terraces accessed by long staircases.Transfer to your hotel.
Dinner on your own.
December 26: Cuzco - Lima
Breakfast in your hostel.
Transfer to the airport and assistance on your departure.
Flight tickets: To be quoted on the day of enquiry the tour.
Trip Fee Includes
In and out transfers, Accommodation in twin/double rooms at recommended hostels with private bathroom, Train tickets Cuzco-Machu Picchu-Cuzco, All breakfasts and meals as specified in the programme, All bilingual guided tours in groups (english/spanish), All entrance fees.
Not Included
International and domestic flights, Airport taxes ($30.25 for international flights and $6.05 for domestic flights) , Personal Travel Insurance.
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