Machu Picchu fixed departure Group Trip March 2013

Lima – Cusco – Machu Picchu 7 Days / 6 Nights Fixed Departure Group Trip 

Dates: March 13th — March 19th 2013

ITINERARY OVERVIEW:

DAY 1 – March 13th In Lima
DAY 2 – March 14th Lima City Tour (B)
DAY 3 – March 15th Lima – Cusco – City Tour + Archeological Sites (B)
DAY 4 – March 16th Cuzco – Sacred Valley (B, L)
DAY 5 – March 17th Cusco — Machu Picchu (B, L, D)
DAY 6 – March 18th Machu Picchu – Cusco (B)
Day 7 – March 19th Cusco — Lima (B)

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DETAILED ITINERARY:

DAY 1 – March 13th In Lima
Reception at Lima airport and transfer to hotel
Overnight in Lima

DAY 2 – March 14th Lima City Tour (B)
After breakfast, full city tour of modern and colonial Lima, declared a UNESCO world heritage site in 1991. Tour in an air conditioned bus with a bilingual guide. The tour includes a visit to the Cathedral, Main Square, San Francisco Convent and its Catacombs, and the residential areas of San Isidro and Miraflores. Return to your hotel. Free evening.
Overnight in Lima

DAY 3 – March 15th Lima – Cusco (B)
Breakfast
After breakfast, flight to Cuzco, reception and transfer to your Hotel. Afternoon guided visit of the four ruins nearby; the Sacsayhuaman Fortress overlooking the city of Cuzco, a pre Inca architectural masterpiece; Kenko, a rock sanctuary whose main attraction is the monolithic altar representing a puma, the red Fortress of Puca-Pucara and Tambomachay, a beautiful fountain fed by a spring forming a series of basins continue to the city of Cuzco; the Main Square, the Cathedral and the Koricancha or Temple of the Sun.
Overnight in Cusco.

DAY 4 – March 16th Cuzco – Sacred Valley (B, L)
Full-day excursion to Urubamba, the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Visit the village of Pisac, founded during Colonial times. On Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays the Indians barter their products, and artisans from all over the area sell their woven alpaca wool blankets and ponchos, engraved gourds, antique reproductions and jewellery. On Sundays, it is also the meeting place for the local Mayors of the region, who come dressed in their traditional costumes, to attend morning mass. After buffet lunch, a visit to Ollantaytambo, the only Inca town which is still inhabited. Explore the ruins above Ollantaytambo before going to your Hotel in Urubamba.
Overnight in Urubamba.

DAY 5 – March 17th Cusco — Machu Picchu (B, L, D)
Breakfast
Transfer to the Train station to catch the train to Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu. Arrival in Aguas Calientes, reception, transfer to the bus station to go up to the Machu Picchu Citadel on a 30 minutes ride.
Upon arrival, guided visit of the most spectacular ancient city in the world. This fabulous city contains houses, temples, warehouses, a large central square; all connected by narrow roads and steps that are surrounded by terraces cut into the mountain side. After the tour, free time to enjoy this spiritual wonder. Lunch in Aguas Calientes
Overnight in Aguas Calientes

 

DAY 6 – March 18th Machu Picchu – Cusco (B)
Opportunity to visit Machu Picchu for a second time (Not included) or explore the small town of Aguas Calientes and perhaps enjoy the local Hot Springs. Return in the afternoon by train to Cuzco and transfer to your hotel.
Overnight in Cusco

Day 7 – March 19th Cusco — Lima (B)
Breakfast
Transfer to Cusco airport to take your flight to Lima.

End of our services

 

Hotels:

Lima: Casa Andina Classic
Cusco: Casa Andina Classic
Aguas Calientes: Hanaqpacha Inn

 

INCLUDES
• 6 night accommodation in DWB room including breakfast
• All entrance fees
• Airport transfers and transportation for included excursions
• Excursions as specified in the itinerary in SIC service
• Inca Rail Tourist Service Train to Aguas Calientes roundtrip.
• Meals as indicated (B-breakfast, L-lunch, D-dinner)

OUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
• International and domestic air tickets and associated taxes.
• Meals not specified on the itinerary.
• Personal expenses such as telephone bills, laundry expenses, beverages, etc.
• Insurance against theft, loss, illness and/or accident.
• Tips, baggage porterage and other extras not specified.

• 6 night accommodation in DWB room including breakfast • All entrance fees • Airport transfers and transportation for included excursions • Excursions as specified in the itinerary in SIC service • Inca Rail Tourist Service Train to Aguas Calientes roundtrip. • Meals as indicated (B-breakfast, L-lunch, D-dinner)

• International and domestic air tickets and associated taxes. • Meals not specified on the itinerary. • Personal expenses such as telephone bills, laundry expenses, beverages, etc. • Insurance against theft, loss, illness and/or accident. • Tips, baggage porterage and other extras not specified.

For cancellation up to 3 days, a full refund will be given. For cancellation up to 1 days, 50% refund will be given.