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Day 1: Lima
Arrival in Lima. Pick up and transfer to your lodge, the Hotel or similar, located in downtown central Lima. This is a beautiful colonial home in the colonial heart of Lima and a great base to explore the museums and historical sites of the capital (depending on your time of arrival).
Day 2: Lima – Cusco (B)
After an early breakfast, we will take you to the airport for your short flight to Cuzco. After the 1 hour flight, you will land in heady Cusco (3400m or 11,000 feet). We will pick you up and transfer you to your lodge, the Amaru Hostel or similar, located in the centre of Cuzco.
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This lovely lodge for example is located in the San Blas region of Cuzco and is the ideal starting point for your visit to the ancient capital of the Incas. Lunch on your own (we recommend something light on your first day at high altitude).
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In the early afternoon, you will start a fully guided visit with an English speaking guide to the four ruins outside of Cusco, the Sacsayhuaman Fortress; Kenko, Puca-Pucara and Tambomachay. Also included in the tour will be the Main Square, the Cathedral and the Koricancha Sun Temple. Free evening to enjoy Cusco, its bars and restaurants and its bustling nightlife.
Day 3: Sacred Valley (B & L)
A healthy breakfast before pick up for your full-day tour of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. 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. After lunch, a visit to Ollantaytambo, the ancient Inca town with impressive ruins built into the mountain side. Return to Cusco.
Tonight we recommend an early night to prepare ourselves for the coming days of adventure.
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Day 4: Cusco - Machu Picchu – Cusco (B)
An early start today as we take the train to Aguas Calientes for our unforgettable trip to Machu Picchu. This 3 ½ hours train rides takes us to the bustling market town of Aguas Calientes from where we catch the bus up to the awesome Machu Picchu ruins. Recently declared one of the new 7 Wonders of the World, this will be a day to remember. A tour with an English speaking guide of this fabulous lost city of the Incas rediscovered by Hiram Bingham in 1911. With houses and temples surrounded by terraces cut into the mountain side, this is truly an awe inspiring site. Return in the afternoon by train to Cusco. Pick up at the train station and transfer to your hotel.
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Day 5: Cusco – Lima - Nazca (B)
After early breakfast, transfer to the airport for the return flight to Lima. Arrival to Lima airport and transfer to the bus terminal for the 6 hour public bus journey to Nazca. The journey will take us along the coastal desert strip before arriving at the small town of Nazca. Transfer to the Nido del Condor Hostel, or similar. Relax and enjoy the pool before retiring for the night.
Day 6: Nazca - Lima (B)
Today starts with an incredible fly over tour of the enigmatic Nazca Lines. These gigantic drawings and geometrical figures were engraved in the desert of Peru nearly 2000 years ago. After the tour, return for breakfast before taking the public bus back to Lima. Arrival in Lima, pick up and transfer to your lodge, the Hotel Espana or similar, located in downtown central Lima.
Day 7: Lima (B)
Free day before transfer to the airport for your return flight home.
End of services.
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