Peru South America Tour

Tour #17

December 4-11, 2008

For the first time we have arranged an exciting tour to the country of Peru in South America. One of the highlights will be a two day visit to Machu Picchu to explore the ancient sights of this Incan village. Each day breakfast is included plus one lunch and four dinners. This is now one of the most popular countries to visit in all of South America because of its amazing archaeological sights. Peru sits below the Equator, so you will enjoy the warm weather every day.

Dec. 4 Depart your hometown and fly to Miami to board our overnight flight to Lima Peru. Enjoy dinner, a movie and some rest.

Dec. 5 Upon arrival in Lima, you will be transferred to the hotel. Balance of the day is at leisure to start exploring this modern city. (1/8/98 Awake, p. 13)

Dec. 6 Today, your sightseeing tour will take in all the architectural splendors of colonial Lima, now a World Heritage Site. You’ll explore the famed Larco Herrera Museum to see its collections including pre-Colombian artifacts and gold pieces plus a collection of ancient pottery. Tonight, dinner is included.

Dec. 7 The Inca nation extends from Ecuador and Colombia into Chile, encompassing all of present-day Peru and Bolivia. Cuzco nestled high in the Andes Mountains, was the center of the Inca Empire and is, today, the oldest inhabited city in the Americas. Today you will fly to Cuzco, some 11,000 feet above sea level and stay for two nights including dinner each evening.

Dec. 8 Visit the hilltop fortress and ruins of Sacsayhuaman, with spectacular views of Cuzco and the Valley. Continue to Barrio San Blas with its narrow, winding streets. This area is home to many artisans with studios, galleries and cafes. Continue your exploration of Cuzco, which means “Center of the World.” See the Temple of the Sun, with its amazing Inca walls and the beautiful colonial buildings. Tonight you will enjoy a dinner of Peruvian cuisine with music and dances of the Andes. Be sure to bring your camera to photograph the beautiful costumes.

 
 

Machu Picchu
   
                 
     

$2499 per person from Miami

(Airline taxes are an additional $95)
       
                 
   

YOUR TOUR WILL INCLUDE:
• Airfare from Miami
• All sightseeing and hotels
• Breakfast plus 1 lunch and 4 dinners
• Experienced tour escort

Add only $100-$300 from most other major cities, or you can make your own airline reservations to Miami to board our flight that departs at 11:00 p.m. or let us know of your preferred departure city on the reservation form. We will then inform you of the total cost from your hometown. The above price is based on two people in a room. If you do not have a roommate, we will attempt to assign one for you, or you can pay a supplement for a single room.

 
     
                 
                       
       

Dec. 9 The next two days will be unbelievable as you begin a two day visit to Machu Picchu that sits on a hilltop at 7,000 feet. Begin by taking a train ride passing through the snow-capped Andean peaks and Indian villages. Your guide will take you through Machu Picchu exploring this mountain top city of stone among the towering peaks as this is one of the most impressive sites in the world. This amazing Citadel was built on the side of a mountain in the 15th century. It remained hidden until it was discovered in the year 1911 and is now a priceless archeological site. Lunch is included and later tonight you will stay at the base of Machu Picchu. (Read Awake, 2/8/89, p. 15) This evening, another dinner is included.

Dec. 10 The morning is free or you can return to Machu Picchu to experience this ancient site as day breaks across the mountain peaks. Later, return to Cuzco stopping in Chincheros, to see a demonstration of indigenous weaving techniques. You’ll stay overnight at a hotel near Cuzco’s beautiful main square.

Dec. 11 Today everyone will fly to Lima for the return flight to Miami.