Travel Group Perú2

Day 1: SÃO PAULO- RIO DE JANEIRO (Brazil) Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Commonly known just as Rio, ¨The Marvelous City´. Overnight.

Day 2: RIO DE JANEIRO (Brazil) Breakfast. Half day tour to ascend the Corcovado mountain, located inside Floresta da Tijuca. There you will see the Christ the Redeemer statue, one of the most famous local landmarks in addition to the beaches, which has recently been named one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Overnight.

Day 3: RÍO DE JANEIRO – IGUASSU FALLS (Argentina - Brazil) Breakfast. Transfer to the airport to take the flight to Foz do Iguaçu. Arrival, reception and transfer to the hotel. Iguazú or Iguaçu, are waterfalls of the Iguazú River, located on the border of the Brazil and the Argentina. Declared new seven wonder of nature. Half day tour to the Brazilian side of the falls. Overnight.

Day 4: IGUASSU FALLS – BUENOS AIRES (Argentina) Breakfast. Half day excursion to the Argentinean site of the falls. In the afternoon transfer to the airport to take the flight to Bue-nos Aires. Arrival, reception and transfer to the hotel. Overnight.

Day 5: BUENOS AIRES (Argentina) Breakfast. Half day city tour through the cosmopolitn city of Buenos Aires. In the evening, pick up at the hotel to attend a Tango Show. (Optional: Dinner at Indian restaurante).Overnight.

Day 6: BUENOS AIRES (Argentina) Breakfast. Morning excursion to El Tigre partially made by train. Arriving at Delta station, board a catamaran to discover the wonders of the Parana river. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight. (Optional: Dinner at Indian restaurante).Overnight.

Day 7: BUENOS AIRES – SANTIAGO DE CHILE (Chile) Breakfast. Transfer to the airport to take the flight to Santiago. Arrival, and transfer to the hotel. Day at leisure. Overnight.

Day 8: SANTIAGO DE CHILE (Chile) Breakfast and half day panoramic visit of the city. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight.

Day 9: SANTIAGO DE CHILE (Chile) Breakfast. Full day tour to Valparaiso and Viña del Mar. Valparaiso is a major city in Chile, it is protected as a UNESCO World Heritage site and often considered to be one of Latin America´s most intriguing urban areas. Overnight.

Rio de Janeiro, Iguazú Falls, Buenos Aires, Santiago, La Paz, Titikaka lake, Cuzco, Machu Picchu, Lima, Quito.

Machu Picchu - Cusco

Cusco

Travel Group Perú 3

Day 10: SANTIAGO DE CHILE (Chile) - LA PAZ (Bolivia) Breakfast. Transfer to the airport to take the flight to La Paz. Arrive iand transfer to selected hotel. Rest of the day at leisure to explore the city and its lively markets. Optional city tour. Overnight.

Day 11: LA PAZ (Bolivia) Learn about the origins of Andean civilizations at Tiwanaku Archaeological Site. Overnight.

Day 12: LA PAZ (Bolivia) Explore Lake Titicaca and the Sacred Island of the Sun – cradle of the Inca Empire. Overnight.

Day 13: LA PAZ (Bolivia) – CUZCO (Peru) Morning transfer to the airport and flight to Cuzco (one hour). Transfer to selected hotel in Cuzco. Rest of the day to explore the city and its nearby ruins. Overnight.

Day 14: CUZCO (Peru) Explore the Sanctuary of Machu Picchu and back to Cuzco by the Andean Train. Overnight (optional overnight by the ruins)

Day 15: CUZCO – LIMA (Peru) Transfer to the airport and flight to Lima (one hour). Upon arrival, transfer to selected hotel. Afternoon visit the Gold Museum. Overnight.

Day 16: LIMA (Peru) / QUITO (Ecuador) Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport for flight to Quito. Upon arrival transfer to selected hotel. Afternoon panoramic tour of centre town declared by Unesco a World

Day 17: QUITO (Ecuador) Breakfast, sightseeing city tour. Afternoon excursion to the Ecuadorian Line monument built to commemorate this imaginary line that crosses the hemisphere

Day 18: QUITO / Otavalo / QUITO (Ecuador) Full day excursion to Otavalo to visit the handicrafts open market. Sort stops will be made at the villages of Calderon, Cayambe and Cotachachi.

Day 19: QUITO Morning city tour featuring the main monuments: the Plaza de la Independencia dominated the Cathedral, the City Hall and the Government Palace; then visit the Jesuit church of La Compañía followed by the 17th century church of San Francisco. Tour ends at the airport. Tour ends at the airport on time for the international flight back home or continue with an optional extension to Galapagos.

LimaQuito

Travel Group Perú4

Day 1: RIO DE JANEIRO (Brazil) Arrive to Buenos Aires and sightseeing tour.

Day 2: RIO DE JANEIRO Morning tour to the Corcovado, located at Floresta da Tijuca. From the Cristo Redentor statue enjoy a panoramic view of the city. Then visit the Botanical Garden and the south district beaches. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight. (B).

Day 3: RIO DE JANEIRO Morning city tour including the Sugar Loaf. Visit to the famous soccer stadium, Maracana and historical downtown. Arrive at Urca neighborhood and embark in the cable-car up to the “Pan de Azucar”. Nice view of the city and mountains chain. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight. (B).

Day 4: RIO DE JANEIRO / LIMA (Brasil/Perú) Time at leisure until the departure for the airport to board the outbound flight. Arrive in Lima and transfer to selected hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight. (B)

Day 5: LIMA / CUSCO Transfer to the airport for the flight to Cusco. Upon arrival transfer to selected hotel. Rest of the morning at leisure. Afternoon city tour including: the Koricancha Temple or Temple of the Sun, the Cathedral, the fortress of Sacsayhuaman, the Inca bath of Tambomachay, the ruins of Puca Pucara and the amphitheatre of Kenko. Overnight. (B).

Day 6: CUSCO / URUBAMBA / CUSCO Full day excursion to the Sacred Valley of Urubamba to visit the village of Pisac and its colorful market where artisans from the area gather to sell their crafts. Then on to Ollantaytambo, fortress built during the Inca Empire; visit the ruins excellent example of military architecture. Overnight. (B)

Day 7: CUSCO / MACHU PICHU/ CUSCO Early transfer to the station on time to catch the train to Machu Picchu, citadel hidden in the exuberant vegetation of the jungle from the Spanish expansion and discovered only in 1911 by the American Hiram BIngham. After a 3-hour train ride arrive at Aguas Calientes and bus transportation to the entrance of the ruins where the guided tour of the Lost City will start. Buffet lunch at a local restaurant before returning to Cusco. Overnight. (B, L)

Day 8: CUSCO / LIMA Transfer to the airport for the flight back to Lima. Upon arrival, transfer to selected hotel. Afternoon 3-hour city tour including the historical center of Lima: the Government Palace, the City Hall and the Cathedral at Plaza Mayor. Visit the Art Museum at the Cathedral and the 17th century Convent of San Francisco. Before returning to the hotel short tour of the residential districts of San Isidro and Miraflores. Overnight. (B)

Day 9: LIMA / HOMEBOUND or extension Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport for your flight back home or continue with extensions. (B)

Rio de Janeiro, Lima, Cusco, Machu Picchu

Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro

Travel Group Perú 5

Day 1: LIMA (Perú) Upon arrival transfer to selected hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight.

Day 2: LIMA (Perú) Morning 3-hour city tour including the historical center of Lima: the Government Palace, the City Hall and the Cathedral at Plaza Mayor. Visit the Art Museum at the Cathedral and the 17th century Convent of San Francisco.Before returning to the hotel short tour of the residential districts of San Isidro and Miraflores. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight. (B)

Day 3: LIMA / CUSCO (Perú) Transfer to the airport for the flight to Cusco. Upon arrival transfer to selected hotel. Rest of the morning at leisure. Afternoon city tour including: the Koricancha Temple or Temple of the Sun, the Cathedral, the fortress of Sacsayhuaman, the Inca bath of Tambomachay, the ruins of Puca Pucara and theamphitheatre of Kenko. Overnight. (B)

Day 5: CUSCO / MACHU PICHU / CUSCO (Perú) Early transfer to the station on time to catch the train to Machu Picchu, citadel hidden in the exuberant vegetation of the jungle from the Spanish expansion and discovered only in 1911 by the American Hiram BIngham. After 3 hours train ride arrive to Aguas Calientes and bus transportation to the entrance of the ruins where the guided tour of the Lost City will start. Buffet lunch at a local restaurant before returning to Cusco. Overnight. (B, L)

Day 6: CUSCO / LIMA (Perú) Transfer to the airport. Flight to Lima. Upon arrival transfer to selected hotel. Overnight (B)

Lima, Cusco, Machu Picchu, Quito, Baños, Cuenca, Guayaquil

Lima

Lima

Cusco

Travel Group Perú6

Day 7: LIMA / QUITO (Perú - Ecuador) Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport for flight to Quito. Upon arrival transfer to selected hotel. Afternoon sightseeing tour of centre town declared by Unesco a World Heritage site in 1978 Pass by the Alameda Park and the Basilica followed by a walk down the street of the Seven Crosses to the Independence Square where the presidential palace is located as well as the Cathedral, La Compañia Church and San Francisco Church Overnight (B)

Day 8: QUITO / COTOPAXI / BAÑOS (Ecuador) Early departure by car / coach heading south through the famous “Avenue of the Volcanoes” to Cotopaxi National Park. The Cotopaxi volcano is one of the most important landmarks in Ecuador, being the highest active volcano in the world. Then on to the village of Baños located at the foot of Tungurahua volcano which provides wonderful hot springs. Before arriving visit the Salasaca Indian community. Overnight at selected hotel (B)

Day 9: BAÑOS / RIOBAMBA (Ecuador) Departure to Riobamba passing through Ambato and Chimborazo’s National Park on the way to Guaranda. Visit El Arenal to see local vicuñas and continue on to the shelter for a beautiful panoramic view. Early afternoon arrive in Riobamba and after checking-in short walk through the city.Overnight (B)

Day 10: RIOBAMBA / CUENCA (Ecuador) After breakfast head off to Alausi to board the famous train to “The Devil’s Nose” . Four-hour train ride returning to Alaus mid-afternoon. (train runs on Sunday, Wednesday and Friday only). Then continue by car to Cuenca visiting en route Ingapirca fortress located at 3100 masl and considered the most important Inca ruins in Ecuador. Early evening arrive in Cuenca and to selected hotel. Overnight (B)

Day 11: CUENCA / GUAYAQUIL (Ecuador) Morning city tour of Cuenca including a walk to the flower market, the Cathedral, the Calderon Park, La Merced church and convent among other attractions. Early afternoon departure by private transportation to Guayaquil. Overnight at selected hotel (B)

Day 12: GUAYAQUIL / HOMEBOUND or extensions Transfer to the airport on time for the international flight back home or continue with an optional extension to Galapagos. (B).

Guayaquil

Travel Group Perú 7

Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls, La Paz, Lake Titikaka, Cuzco, Machu Picchu, Lima

Day 1: BUENOS AIRES Arrival at Ezeiza international airport, welcome and transfer to selected hotel. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Buenos Aires. Overnight. [B]

Day 2: BUENOS AIRES Day at leisure to enjoy the city. Optional excursion to El Tigre. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight. [B]

Day 3: BUENOS AIRES - IGUAZU FALLS Transfer to local airport to board the flight to Iguazu. Arrival, reception and visit to the Brazilian side of the falls with time for walking along the pathways. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight (hotels are available to choose both on the Argentinean and Brazilian sides). [B]

Day 4: IGUAZU FALLS Leave for half day visit the Falls National Park in the Argentinean side, including the Devil’s Throat. Continue to the airport and flight to Buenos Aires. Overnight. [B]

Day 5: BUENOS AIRES – LA PAZ (Bolivia) Transfer to local airport to board the flight to La Paz (Bolivia) Upon arrival to La Paz airport, transfer to the selected hotel. Rest of day at leisure. Overnight. [B]

Day 6: LA PAZ Fly to La Paz and rest of the day at leisure to explore the city and its lively markets. Optional city tour. Overnight. [B]

Day 7: LA PAZ Learn about the origins of Andean civilizations at Tiwanaku Archaeological Site. Overnight. [B]

Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires

La Paz

Travel Group Perú8

Day 8: LA PAZ Explore Lake Titicaca and the Sacred Island of the Sun – cradle of the Inca Empire. Overnight. [B]

Day 9: LA PAZ (Bolivia) – CUZCO (Peru) Morning transfer to the airport and flight to Cuzco (one hour). Transfer to selected hotel in Cuzco. Rest of the day to explore the city and its nearby ruins. Overnight. [B]

Day 10: CUZCO Visit its nearby archaeological sites at Sacsayhuaman, Qenko, Puca Pucara, and Tambomachay. Overnight. [B]

Day 11: CUZCO Explore Urubamba Valley, the Sacred Valley of the Incas: Ollantaytambo, Chinchero, Pisaq... Overnight (optional overnight in the valley). [B]

Day 12: CUZCO Explore the Sanctuary of Machu Picchu and back to Cuzco by the Andean Train. Overnight (optional overnight by the ruins) [B]

Day 13: CUZCO - LIMA Transfer to the airport and flight to Lima (one hour). Upon arrival, transfer to selected hotel. Afternoon visit the Gold Museum. Overnight. [B]

Day 14: HOMEBOUND FLIGHT Transfer to the airport for your flight back home. [B](*) Of course this itinerary is fully customizable to meet your schedules and interests.

Iguazu

Travel Group Perú 9

Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls, Rio de Janeiro, Lima, Cuzco, Machu Picchu

Day 1: BUENOS AIRES (Argentina) Arrival at Ezeiza international airport, welcome and transfer to chosen hotel. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Buenos Aires. Overnight.

Day 2: BUENOS AIRES Day at Leisure. Optional excursion to El Tigre. Overnight. (B)

Day 3: BUENOS AIRES Full day Gaucho Party tour at the countryside. Arrive at an “Estancia” (Ranch) for a “Gaucho” (cowboy) experience. Barbecue, wine, popular singing and dancing show, will give visitors an idea about the Gaucho daily life, horse races, etc. (vegetarian food available) Return to Buenos Aires in the late afternoon. Overnight. (BL)

Day 4: BUENOS AIRES FOZ DE IGUAÇU (Argentina / Brazil) Transfer to local airport to board the flight to Iguazu. Arrival, reception and immediate visit of the Falls National Park in the Argentinean side, including the Devil’s Throat. The tour ends at the selected hotel (Argentinean or Brazilian side. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight. (B).

Day 5: FOZ DE IGUAÇU Leave for morning visit to the Brazilian side of the falls with time for walking along the pathways. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight. (B).

Day 6: FOZ DE IGUAÇU / RIO DE JANEIRO Morning at leisure for last minute activities or relax by the pool. Transfer to the airport to board the flight to Rio de Janeiro. Upon arrival transfer to the selected hotel. Overnight. (B).

Day 7: RIO DE JANEIRO Morning tour to the Corcovado, located at Floresta da Tijuca. From the Cristo Redentor statue enjoy a panoramic view of the city. Then visit the Botanical Garden and the south district beaches. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight. (B).

Day 8: RIO DE JANEIRO Morning city tour including the Sugar Loaf. Visit to the famous soccer stadium, Maracana and historical downtown. Arrive at Urca neighborhood and embark in the cable-car up to the “Pan de Azucar”. Nice view of the city and mountains chain. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight. (B)..

Day 9: RIO DE JANEIRO / LIMA (Brazil / Peru) Time at leisure until the departure for the airport to board the outbound flight. Arrive in Lima and transfer to selected hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight. (B)

Iguazu Falls

Iguazu Falls

Travel Group Perú10

Day 10: LIMA / CUSCO Transfer to the airport for the flight to Cusco. Upon arrival transfer to selected hotel. Rest of the morning at leisure. Afternoon city tour including: the Koricancha Temple or Temple of the Sun, the Cathedral, the fortress of Sacsayhuaman, the Inca bath of Tambomachay, the ruins of Puca Pucara and the amphitheatre

Day 11: CUSCO / Urubamba / CUSCO Full day excursion to the Sacred Valley of Urubamba to visit the village of Pisac and its colorful market where artisans from the area gather to sell their crafts. Then on to Ollantaytambo, fortress built during the Inca Empire; visit the ruins excellent example of military architecture. Overnight. (B)

Day 12: CUSCO / Machu Picchu / CUSCO Early transfer to the station on time to catch the train to Machu Picchu, citadel hidden in the exuberant vegetation of the jungle from the Spanish expansion and discovered only in 1911 by the American Hiram BIngham. After a 3-hour train ride arrive at Aguas Calientes and bus transportation to the entrance of the ruins where the guided tour of the Lost City will start. Buffet lunch at a local restaurant before returning to Cusco. Overnight. (B, L)

Day 13: CUSCO / LIMA Transfer to the airport for the flight back to Lima. Upon arrival, transfer to selected hotel. Afternoon 3-hour city tour including the historical center of Lima: the Government Palace, the City Hall and the Cathedral at Plaza Mayor. Visit the Art Museum at the Cathedral and the 17th century Convent of San Francisco. Before returning to the hotel short tour of the residential districts of San Isidro and Miraflores. Overnight. (B)

Day 14: LIMA / HOMEBOUND or extensions Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport for your flight back home or continue with extensions. (B)

Rio de Janeiro

Travel Group Perú 11

Rio de Janeiro

Day 1: LIMA Arrive in Lima. Transfer to selected hotel. Rest of the day at leisure

Day 2: LIMA / AREQUIPA Morning city tour including the historical centre of Lima: the Cathedral, San Francisco Convent and the residential districts of San Isidro and Miraflores. In the afternoon transfer to the airport for the flight to Arequipa. Upon arrival, transfer to selected hotel.

Day 3: AREQUIPA Morning guided tour of the city featuring the Convent of Santa Catalina, a fascinating relic of colonial times. Afternoon at leisure

Day 4: AREQUIPA / COLCA Departure for a full day journey to the Colca Valley. Several stops will be made for photographing the vicuñas in Pampa Cañahuas. Arrival to Chivay. Lunch at a local restaurant and accommodation at selected hotel

Day 5: COLCA / PUNO Early departure to the Cruz del Condor to admire the Canyon at one of its deepest points and look at the majestic condors in flight. Early afternoon departure on regular bus service to Puno. Evening arrival to the bus station and transfer to selected hotel for the overnight.

Day 6: PUNO Full day excursion to Taquile Island. On the way back stop at the floating islands of the Uros. Lunch included.

Day 7: PUNO / CUSCO Leave by regular bus service to Cusco. Stopovers at Racchi and Andahuaylillas. Evening arrival in Cusco and transfer to selected hotel. Lunch included

Day 8: CUSCO Morning at leisure. Afternoon city tour including the surrounding ruins.

Day 9: CUSCO / URUBAMBA / CUSCO Full day excursion to Urubamba, the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Stroll and bargain at the handicrafts’ market of Pisac. After lunch, drive to Ollantaytambo fortress. Overnight at a local hotel in the area

Day 10: CUSCO / MACHU PICHU / CUSCO Early transfer to the station for a 3-hour train ride to the Lost City of the Incas, Machu Picchu. Upon arrival, guided tour of the citadel. Dinner and overnight at a local hotel in Aguas Calientes.

Day 11: MACHU PICHU / CUSCO Morning at leisure. Lunch. Afternoon return by train to Cusco and to selected hotel

Day 12: CUSCO / LIMA Transfer to the airport for one-hour flight to Lima. Upon arrival, transfer to selected hotel. Afternoon visit the Gold Museum.

Day 13: HOMEBOUND FLIGHT Transfer to the airport for your flight back home.

Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls, Rio de Janeiro, Lima, Cuzco, Machu Picchu

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