Andean World - Special Inti Raymi Departure- Escorted Group Tour

• Lima --> Cuzco Flight.
• Transfer provided to the comfortable Arqueologo Hotel.
• Here you will have a free afternoon and evening to rest and acclimatize to the high altitude, to explore this beautiful Inca city, and to enjoy Cuzco's nightlife at your leisure.

• Free morning in Cuzco to explore the city.
• In the early afternoon you will be taken on a city tour on which you will visit the main Cathedral, the Plaza de Armas (main plaza) of Cuzco, Qoricancha- the Inca Temple of the Sun, the fortress of Sacsayhuaman, the Q'enko and Pucapucara ruins, and the Tambomachay Inca springs. Upon your return in the late afternoon, you will have time to relax and eat in one of Cuzco's many restaurants, where you can enjoy the local cuisine as well as the hospitality of the local people.
• Overnight at the comfortable Arqueologo Hotel.

• Cuzco, a town whose main cult object was the god Inti (the sun), celebrates the Inti Raymi Festival in honor of the winter solstice -the solar new year- for. In Inca times it was a religious ceremony, now it is a theatrical representation of the religious ceremony. However this expression creates a sense of identity in Cuzco that evokes values and memories that are still excellent, and also allows us to remember a time that lives in the heart of Cuzco. The theatrical representation is performed in the traditional Quechua language. The celebration starts at the Temple of the Sun (Qoricancha), and then continues to Sacsayhuaman, we will provide you the transportation, entrance, and guide.
• Overnight at the comfortable Arqueologo Hotel.

• After an early breakfast and an early start you will be taken on a tour of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, where the local people maintain lifestyles that incorporate many traditional activities such as raising cuyes (guinea pigs), making chicha (a fermented corn drink), weaving, and agriculture. You will have the opportunity to visit the local market in Pisac where you can examine and buy the beautiful handicrafts that the locals make, while also observing the array of ethnic dress worn as part of the local heritage. You will also visit the Inca fortress of Ollantaytambo, one of the few places where the Incas were able to defeat the Spanish in battle.
• You will then spend a night at the tranquil Pakaritampu Hotel in the Sacred Valley of the Incas.

• After breakfast you will take the First Class Train to the hidden Inca citadel Machu Picchu.
• Upon your arrival at Aguas Calientes, you will have a guided tour of Machu Picchu, one of the most awe inspiring places in the world. While at Machu Picchu you will visit the agricultural and industrial sections of the ruins, the temple of the sun, several impressively engineered water fountains, the Intihuatana (the Inca sundial), the temple of the condor, and many other areas of the expansive archaeological complex.
• You will then spend the night at the popular Presidente Hotel in Aguas Calientes.

• Free day to return to the Machu Picchu ruins and to relax at the local hot springs. You can take advantage of this extra time at Machu Picchu to explore the ruins on your own, to climb the neighboring mountain of Wayna Picchu to obtain spectacular views of the ruins and the surrounding areas, or to simply relax and take in the scenery (you can pre-purchase the re-entrance ticket and bus ticket).
• Late afternoon return to Cuzco on the First Class Train.
• Overnight at the comfortable Arqueologo Hotel.

• Transfer to the bus station to take the tourist bus to continue on to Puno, on the shores of Lake Titicaca.
• Transfer provided to the pleasant Eco Inn Hotel.

• You will have a full one day Lake Titicaca tour visiting the human made Totora reed islands of the Uros people, who have lived on the man-made islands for thousands of years, living off of lake resources and taking advantage of the water’s thermal properties. Later you will visit the natural island of Taquile where you will mingle with the locals and see their unique handicrafts and style of dress.
• Overnight at the comfortable Eco Inn Hotel.

• Transfer to the airport to take your flight back to Lima.

• Hotels based on US. Standards
• Private services
• All tours stated in the itinerary
• 4 nights in Cuzco, 1 night in the Sacred Valley, 1 night in Aguas Calientes, 2 nights in Puno
• First Class Train Sacred Valley / Aguas Calientes / Cuzco
• Tourist bus Cuzco / Puno
• All transfers and entrance fees
• All breakfasts
• English speaking tour guides

• Cuzco: Hotel Arqueologo
• Sacred Valley: Hotel Pakaritampu
• Machu Picchu area: Hotel Presidente
• Puno: Eco Inn Hotel

*Hotels are subject to availability. Hotels listed above may be replaced by an equal or better alternative at Peru For Less' discretion.

• Flight Lima --> Arequipa.
• Transportation to the comfortable Casa Andina Hotel in Arequipa.
• In the afternoon you will be taken on a city tour to view what is the considered by many to be the most attractive city in Peru, where many of the colonial buildings are made of white ashler stone.

• You will start out early to spend as much time as possible in the majestic Peruvian highlands, arriving at the Colca Canyon lookout point “the Condor Cross” in Chivay, where you have a panoramic view of the Canyon. During your journey you will not only see amazing panoramas, but also typical Andean villages, and indigenous animals such as llamas, alpacas, and vicuñas which the inhabitants use to harvest wool to make the finest of textiles.
• To fully experience the beauty of the Colca Canyon you will have an overnight stay at the Colca Casa Andina Hotel where you will have more opportunities to view condors and check out the textile bargains.

• In the afternoon you will return to the Arequipa Casa Andina Hotel, and will have a free evening to explore this beautiful city.

• Flight Arequipa --> Cuzco.

• 2 nights in Arequipa, 1 night in the Colca Canyon (Hotels based on US. Standards)
• Private services
• All tours stated in the itinerary
• All breakfasts
• English speaking tour guides

• Arequipa: Casa Andina
• Colca Canyon: Casa Andina 

**Hotels are subject to availability. Hotels listed above may be replaced by an equal or better alternative at Peru For Less’ discretion.

Complete your trip by visiting the jungle! Let the tranquility and beauty of the Amazon Rainforest absorb you. Peru, with 84 out of 103 existing world ecological zones, is considered an ecological jewel of the world- and this tour will show you why! Wild life and local flora are abundant in this area, and many species you will observe can only be found in the Peruvian Amazon. Navigate jungle rivers, visit local indigenous communities, photograph the wildlife, transit the treetops on a canopy walk, and visit the world’s largest macaw clay lick to have an unforgettable bird watching experience.

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• You will spend a night at the Manhattan Inn Airport Hotel.

• Transfer to the airport.

• Hotels based on US. Standards
• 1 night in Lima
• Private transfers
• Breakfast

• Lima: Manhattan Inn Airport Hotel
  This is the only hotel we recommend near the airport ( 7-8 minutes by car).

**Hotels are subject to availability. Hotels listed above may be replaced by an equal or better alternative at Peru For Less’ discretion.

• You will spend a night at your comfortable hotel in Miraflores, and will have the opportunity to explore Peru’s bustling capital, have a relaxing dinner in one of the city’s tourist districts, or go shopping.
• Overnight in the comfortable Casa Andina Hotel.

• Afternoon Lima city tour. You will see a cosmopolitan city that is the Peruvian melting pot. People from all over Peru have migrated to Lima to form a unique culture.
• Overnight in the comfortable Casa Andina Hotel.

• Transfer to the airport.

• Hotels based on US. Standards
• All tours stated in the itinerary
• 2 nights in Lima
• All transfers and entrance fees
• All breakfasts
• English speaking tour guides

• Lima: Hotel Casa Andina

**Hotels are subject to availability. Hotels listed above may be replaced by an equal or better alternative at Peru For Less’ discretion.