14 Day – Main Land Ecuador, Galapagos and Eastern
14 Day – Main Land Ecuador, Galapagos and Eastern Tours through the most beautiful corners of our country 14 Days Price: Contact us Limited to 10 guests Request more information INCLUDED: Flight from Quito Galapagos Quito Quito TO Santiago de Chile to Eastern Island to Santiago round trip. Santiago to San Pedro de Atacama (Round Trip) Inter Island flights Galapagos Private ground transportation and airport assistance Great Hotels for all nights. Meals as indicated (B)reakfast, (L)unch and (D)iner. English Speaking Guides. Entrance fees to Eastern Island, Galapagos and all sites in Ecuador and Chile. Bottle drinking water every day Hikes Explorations daily with Guide Boat for Galapagos ITINERARY WHAT TO BRING NOT INCLUDED 1 FLIGHT FROM U.S. TO QUITO, ECUADOR Usually, you will arrive late at night, In Quito airport our driver and guide will transfer you to your comfortable hotel and we will assist you with anything. We will give you short explanation about the next day Activity (Airport). 2 QUITO – GALAPAGOS INTERPRETATION CENTER, HIKE AND SNORKEL TIJERETAS After breakfast, pick up at the hotel to drive to the airport to connect to Galapagos for a morning flight from the mainland to San Cristobal Island, we continue to our hotel for an energizing lunch, introductions, and a short overview of our trip. Our Galapagos adventure starts with a visit to the local Interpretation Center where we learn about the unique wildlife, geology, natural history, and social dynamics of the Galapagos. Now that we know a little more about the islands we make our way to our first stop, Frigate Hill, where we might spot many of the unique avian species of the Galapagos. As we hike over natural lava rock trails our guides tell us all about the Galapagos cotton, palo santo, acacia, and cacti surrounding us, as well as blue-footed boobies, frigate birds, pelicans, herons, gulls, warblers, mockingbirds and finches that we spot in the vegetation and sea cliffs. In addition to the diverse wildlife, this walking tour provides marvelous views of the rugged coastline and the town of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno below us. During the return trip we stop at beautiful Carola Beach for a dip, where we snorkel and swim with sea turtles and sea lions while enjoying a lovely sunset on the beach. We return to the hotel for a gourmet seafood dinner after which you can set out to explore the friendly, laid-back town and visit the colony of endemic Galapagos sea lions next door. (B, L, D) 3 SNORKEL THE NORTHERN COAST OF SAN CRISTOBAL Today we explore the northern coast. We either visit Leon Dormido (Kicker Rock), Punta Pitt or Cerro Brujo. The visiting site depends on the week day and the Galapagos National Park regulations. On our exploration trip we make sure to search the nearby coves and cliffs for sea turtles, sea lions, frigate birds, blue-footed boobies, and nazca boobies. Here we have the chance to get up close and personal with sea lions in their favorite playground. As we snorkel, we might see eagle rays, golden rays, Galapagos sharks, starfish, clams, and thousands of tropical fish. If we’re lucky, we may even come across hammerhead sharks. As the sun sets on our day under the waves, we return to the hotel to for a relaxed evening. (B, L, D). 4 DISCOVER ISABELA’S BEACHES, LAGOONS, AND ISLETS – SNORKEL Our journey continues to Isabela, the largest island in the Galapagos. It´s constantly changing and evolving due to the six shield volcanoes, rendering it one of the most volcanically active spots on the planet. After a short small aircraft flight we settle into our hotel. We then set out on a one-of-a-kind hike that will take us through an incredible variety of coastal ecosystems, along the way we spot giant tortoises, flamingos, and other wildlife as we pass through white sand beaches, the alluring poison apple forest, a gaping lava tube, dark mangroves and brackish lagoons. After a nourishing lunch we set out to explore Tintoreras, a group of small islets filled with hidden coves and isolated beaches. Here we find the endemic Galapagos penguin, as well as reef sharks, sea turtles and sea lions. At the end of the day, we retire to our hotel. We finish the evening with a delicious dinner and an optional stroll down the expansive beach and the sand streets of idyllic Puerto Villamil. (B, L, D). 5 EXPLORE THE SANTA CRUZ HIGHLANDS An invigorating speedboat ride takes us to our next destination: Santa Cruz Island. Along the way we keep an eye out for whales and dolphins in the ocean around us. After checking in we head to El Chato nature reserve in the Santa Cruz highlands, home to the Galapagos giant tortoise. It is an honor to hike among these fascinating, gentle giants, who on average live to be over 175 years old. El Chato is also home to many pintail ducks, finches, frigate birds, egrets and the beautiful vermillion flycatcher. Our hike continues through some incredible lava tunnels created by flowing magma. Legend has it that the buccaneers who once frequented the Galapagos used these deep caves to hide Inca gold plundered from Spanish ships! After some pirate stories from our guides we head up to Los Gemelos, a pair of deep volcanic sinkholes at the high point of Santa Cruz. The path takes us through a forest of endemic Scalesia trees covered in ferns and epiphytes where we’ll keep a lookout for the resident short-eared owl. If there is enough time we may visit the Charles Darwin Research Station where local scientists rear endemic plants and animals for educational, scientific, and conservation purposes. We’ll learn about the ongoing conservation efforts to protect the future of the Galapagos. In the late afternoon we return to the hotel and get ready to celebrate our once-in-a-lifetime trip with a delicious farewell dinner. We soak up the ambiance of our last night in the Galapagos with magnificent views of the brightly-lit ships in
9 Day – Colombia
9 Day – Colombia The beautiful Rosario Islands archipelago 9 Days Price: Contact us Limited to 10 guests Request more information INCLUDED: 3 Internal flights Accommodation in Comfort hotels English Speaking Guides. All Entrance Fees Meals as mentioned (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner) All Ground Transportation Boat Transportation Bottled water daily ITINERARY WHAT TO BRING NOT INCLUDED 1 RECEPTION IN BOGOTA Once you landed in Bogota your guide will be waiting for you to start the transfer to your hotel. We will provide Lunch and walk tour and afternoon drive to TEQUENDAMA FALLS; this is a natural waterfall that is formed by the waters of the Bogotá River. The landscape that counts is impressive; this is a drive of 30 km south from Bogota to the municipality of Soacha, province of Tequendama in the Department of Cundinamarca, the Height of the Waterfall It is approximately 157 meters above a rocky abyss of the circular shape forming the waterfall. (B, L) 2 BOGOTA WALKING TOUR AT THE OLD QUARTER OF LA CANDELARIA This morning we have a walking tour in the heart of old Bogotá, known as La Candelaria, hosting many restored 300-year old homes and public buildings. Our tour includes Plaza Bolívar, San Francisco Church, the lively pedestrian street Calle 11, bursting with local restaurants, some family-owned for eight generations, and perhaps the 17th-century Santa Clara Convent. The day’s highlight is a visit to the famous Gold Museum, which houses some 33,400 gold pieces from Colombia’s most relevant pre-Hispanic cultures. We learn about how they used gold in political and social occasions, their metallurgical techniques, and as expressions of their Cosmo vision, myths and offerings. This is our first introduction to the vast amount of gold belonging to pre-Hispanic cultures, and the Spanish lust for it, following the 1502 landing party led by Vasco Nunez de Balboa. Also afternoon visit the Emerald District in Bogota (B, L) 3 VISITS TO THE SALT CATHEDRAL OF ZIPAQUIRA Leaving Bogota through the north side of the city you will find the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira, a place to discover, and see how the miners took all that salt from the interior of a mountain a created a tribute to their faith and religion. This night you will be transfer to the Airport of Bogota in order to take your flight to Medellin, your next destination. (B, L) 4 MEDELLIN AND CITY EXPLORATION After great Breakfast, explore the city of Medellin was awarded in 2012 for its innovation and sustainable public transportation, as one of the cities with “Top Transport Systems in the World”. We grab our cameras and head out to capture the real Medellin! We arrive to “Comuna 1” via cable car, and walk the streets of this once infamous neighborhood. Banned for 2 decades as the fortress of the drug king Pablo Escobar, and considered one of the most dangerous cities in the world during the 90´s, Medellín has reinvented itself through sustainability, innovation, literacy projects and art spaces housed in architecturally acclaimed properties once belonging to narcos and druglords. We make a stop at Fernando Botero Square, where the massive, famous sculptures of this 20th century artist are freely exhibited in public space. We continue to walk uphill through the houses of the “Comuna 13” neighborhood (B, L) 5 VISITS TO THE TOWN OF GUATAPE Leaving the city through the unique landscapes of the mountains of the Andes a huge rock will stand just in front of your way. Challenge yourself to climb the 637 steps to reach the top of the rock an experience a magic unique view of the area. Make your way back and get to explore the town of the “Zocalos” – Guatape has special decorations made on the base of the facades of all the houses of the place, and every single one has a different meaning. This afternoon we fly to the Caribbean coast to finally land in Cartagena de Indias (B, L) 6 CARTAGENA AND STREET FOOD TOUR After good rest and great breakfast this city that combines within its walls centuries of history, culture and flavors product of Spanish miscegenation. The landing of thousands of slaves from West Africa and migrations late nineteenth century make this a very diverse region. Walk with us through “Seven Paradises” street food, unnoticed by tourists and worshipped by locals. Tempt yourself at every stop with the original recipes that inspire the new Colombian cuisine, and enjoy the product of this unhurried life in a tête – à – tête with Caribbean Cartagena cuisine. (B, L) 7 VISIT TO THE MONASTERY OF LA POPA, FORTRESS OF SAN FELIPE AND GETSEMANY AREA Start the day with a visit to the fortress of San Felipe, a masterpiece of military strategy against pirates and corsairs, the head up to la Popa Monastery, located on top of the highest spot of Catrtagena, here you can have a 360° view of both modern and historic Cartagena. Our next step will visitBarrio Getsemaní, just outside the legendary walls of Cartagena’s historic Old City the once-seedy district is now the coolest, most stimulating and genuine, up-and-coming talk of Cartagena. Getsemani is so authentically charming and on the border of commercial explosion. Come down and see for yourself and get lost within the Spanish colonial architecture, dance halls, graffiti drawing, boutique hotels, food merchants, public courts, and poets (B, L) 8 VISIT TO THE ISLAS DEL ROSARIO Today enjoy a full-day shared excursion to the beautiful Rosario Islands archipelago. After a transfer to the pier, you board a large-vessel motorboat for the ninety minute journey south. The 23 separate Rosario Islands are a National Natural Park, and one of the most important coral reefs of the Caribbean Colombian coast. Your time is at leisure to enjoy a swim or snorkel in the beautiful crystal clear waters or laze in a hammock on the white sandy beaches. You return to Cartagena by boat, arriving by late afternoon with the remainder of
14 Day – Perú and Bolivia
14 Day – Perú and Bolivia A magical journey between two countries 14 Days Price: Contact us Limited to 10 guests Request more information INCLUDED: International Flight Cusco – La Paz and Airport Taxes. Internal Flights Lima – Arequipa and Cusco to Lima and Airport Taxes. Private ground transportation (Confortable Vehicle) All breakfast and lunches (Vegetarian option available) 4 Farewell dinners Spiritual Shamans + Guides the entire trip and their expenses. Entrance fees to Bolivia for US citizens Entrance fees to Colca Canyon, Lake Titicaca, Karal, Cusco, MachuPicchu and Sacred Valley sites Ollantaytambo and museums. 1day Boat at Lake Titicaca. Assistance in all Airports and transportation if need. Great Hotels in Each Destination Bus to Machu Picchu round trip (2) Train fares. (Vista dome) Bread and Hot Chocolate to share with the children (optional service) ITINERARY WHAT TO BRING NOT INCLUDED 1 ARRIVE LIMA Upon arrival in Lima, you will be met at the airport by our staff and transferred you to the Hotel at the Airport in Lima or surrounding areas. 2 LIMA – CARAL FULL DAY Caral is the OLDEST know city in the Americas. Developed simultaneously with the ancient cultures of mesopotamia and Egypt about 5000 years ago. The archeological site of Caral is among Peru’s most impressive ruins and makes a popular day trip from nearby Lima. The UNESCO World Heritage listed site covers an area of around 60 hectares in the arid Supe Valley. Although initially discovered back in 1948, recent excavations of Caral revealed an elaborate complex of temples, sunken plazas and some of the largest terraced pyramids in the world, leading archeologists to ponder the possibility of Caral being the fabled ‘Mother City’ of ancient civilizations. Now open to the public, the site has garnered acclaim for its beautifully preserved ruins and intriguing collection of artifacts, which include a Quipu (a unique knot system used by ancient Andean civilizations) and a number of musical instruments fashioned from animal bones, but significantly, no trace of warfare or weaponry Late afternoon back to Lima for another great night and dinner included on amazing restaurant. (B, L, D) 3 LIMA TO AREQUIPA Pick up from hotel after breakfast and transfer to the airport for your flight from Lima to Arequipa (specific time depending on flight schedules.) Exchange currency and learn about the activities. You will be welcomed with a good lunch and then take a nice City Tour of the colonial white city by bus for the rest of the day. You will see the mummies Juanita at the Museum. Arequipa is famous for its good food. Dinner on your own. (B, L) Arequipa is at approx. 7,660 ft. And is a UNESCO World Heritage site. 4 AREQUIPA – COLCA CANYON. After late breakfast, drive to the Colca Canyon – the Sacred Canyon to Pre–Incas and Incas, around 12:00 p.m. to a colorful town name Chivay, which is surrounded by amazing terraces and the high peaks of the Andes. You will pass by lakes with many beautiful birds of the Andes and natural rocks formations and other beautiful places to take good photos. Also you will hike to the 8,000 year old caves named Sumbay – and discover ancient petroglyphs on the cave walls. This is where you are going try a traditional chicken with Muña Tea and Coca tea call the Inka Tea for lunch. Arrive at your beautiful hotel on the canyon. Discussion of your next day’s activities. (Hot springs are available 24 hours) on the side of the hotel. Dinner on your own. (B, L) 5 COLCA CANYON Breakfast beginning at 5: 00 a.m. pick up at 6:00 a.m. to drive to the Condors Cross, where you can see these majestic birds from the Andes flying few feet from us. Here the floor of the Canyon is about 4000 ft. from the rim. Express your gratitude to those sacred birds by doing a ceremony in the middle of the Andes. Take photos of the second deepest canyon in the world. You will visit native communities to bring gifts for the children. (Pencils, note books etc.) Picnic Lunch along the canyon, you will hike the rest of the afternoon via ancient trails. Back to the Hotel and you will spend the evening relaxing at Hot Springs. Bring your swim apparel. Dinner on your own. (B,L) Hike will be 2 miles downhill from the cross at 12,467 ft to 11,900 ft. 6 COLCA CANYON TO LAKE TITICACA. Breakfast starting at 6:00 a.m. Pick up at 9:00 a.m. for travel to Puno City on Lake Titicaca, approx. 6 hours driving. You will pass by lakes with many beautiful birds of the Andes and natural rocks formations and other beautiful places to take good photos. Here is where you are going try a good chicken on the oven. Arrive at hotel on the shore of Lake Titicaca in the afternoon. (B, L) Discussion of your next day’s activities. Dinner on your own. 7 LAKE TITICACA After breakfast, 8:00 a.m. pick up at the hotel for a boat ride to the floating islands. There are 90 islands where the locals still wear the beautiful costumes of their ancestors’ heritage. You will ride on a reed boat like the ancient people used, seeing a diversity of colorful birds. Your boat will take you to the amazing Island Takile. This is a great location to see the Bolivian side of the lake and their part of the Andean snowcapped mountains. Surface elevation of the lake is 12,507 ft. Climb to an ancient temple (2 miles round trip, 650 ft elevation change); have a lunch of local trout on the island of Takile, which is famous for its food and weavings. Back by boat to Puno for overnight. (B, L) 8 LAKE TITICACA – AMARAMURO – TIWANAKU – LA PAZ Morning to recover and adsorbed the energy of the Island. After breakfast we will drive to Amara Muro, the most ancient temple
14 Day – Epic Andes, Galapagos – Ecuador Eastern Islands – Chile
14 Day – Epic Andes, Galapagos – Ecuador Eastern Islands – Chile The service by Magical Tours Peru 14 Days Price: Contact us Limited to 10 guests Request more information INCLUDED: Flight from Quito Galapagos Quito Quito TO Santiago de Chile to Eastern Island to Santiago round trip. Santiago to San Pedro de Atacama (Round Trip) Inter Island flights Galapagos Private ground transportation and airport assistance Great Hotels for all nights. Meals as indicated (B)reakfast, (L)unch and (D)iner. English Speaking Guides. Entrance fees to Eastern Island, Galapagos and all sites in Ecuador and Chile. Bottle drinking water every day Hikes Explorations daily with Guide Boat for Galapagos ITINERARY WHAT TO BRING NOT INCLUDED 1 FLIGHT FROM U.S. TO QUITO, ECUADOR Usually, you will arrive late at night, In Quito airport our driver and guide will transfer you to your comfortable hotel and we will assist you with anything. We will give you short explanation about the next day Activity (Airport). 2 QUITO – GALAPAGOS INTERPRETATION CENTER, HIKE AND SNORKEL TIJERETAS After breakfast, pick up at the hotel to drive to the airport to connect to Galapagos for a morning flight from the mainland to San Cristobal Island, we continue to our hotel for an energizing lunch, introductions, and a short overview of our trip. Our Galapagos adventure starts with a visit to the local Interpretation Center where we learn about the unique wildlife, geology, natural history, and social dynamics of the Galapagos. Now that we know a little more about the islands we make our way to our first stop, Frigate Hill, where we might spot many of the unique avian species of the Galapagos. As we hike over natural lava rock trails our guides tell us all about the Galapagos cotton, palo santo, acacia, and cacti surrounding us, as well as blue-footed boobies, frigate birds, pelicans, herons, gulls, warblers, mockingbirds and finches that we spot in the vegetation and sea cliffs. In addition to the diverse wildlife, this walking tour provides marvelous views of the rugged coastline and the town of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno below us. During the return trip we stop at beautiful Carola Beach for a dip, where we snorkel and swim with sea turtles and sea lions while enjoying a lovely sunset on the beach. We return to the hotel for a gourmet seafood dinner after which you can set out to explore the friendly, laid-back town and visit the colony of endemic Galapagos sea lions next door. (B, L, D) 3 SNORKEL THE NORTHERN COAST OF SAN CRISTOBAL Today we explore the northern coast. We either visit Leon Dormido (Kicker Rock), Punta Pitt or Cerro Brujo. The visiting site depends on the week day and the Galapagos National Park regulations. On our exploration trip we make sure to search the nearby coves and cliffs for sea turtles, sea lions, frigate birds, blue-footed boobies, and nazca boobies. Here we have the chance to get up close and personal with sea lions in their favorite playground. As we snorkel, we might see eagle rays, golden rays, Galapagos sharks, starfish, clams, and thousands of tropical fish. If we’re lucky, we may even come across hammerhead sharks. As the sun sets on our day under the waves, we return to the hotel to for a relaxed evening. (B, L, D). 4 DISCOVER ISABELA’S BEACHES, LAGOONS, AND ISLETS – SNORKEL Our journey continues to Isabela, the largest island in the Galapagos. It´s constantly changing and evolving due to the six shield volcanoes, rendering it one of the most volcanically active spots on the planet. After a short small aircraft flight we settle into our hotel. We then set out on a one-of-a-kind hike that will take us through an incredible variety of coastal ecosystems, along the way we spot giant tortoises, flamingos, and other wildlife as we pass through white sand beaches, the alluring poison apple forest, a gaping lava tube, dark mangroves and brackish lagoons. After a nourishing lunch we set out to explore Tintoreras, a group of small islets filled with hidden coves and isolated beaches. Here we find the endemic Galapagos penguin, as well as reef sharks, sea turtles and sea lions. At the end of the day, we retire to our hotel. We finish the evening with a delicious dinner and an optional stroll down the expansive beach and the sand streets of idyllic Puerto Villamil. (B, L, D). 5 EXPLORE THE SANTA CRUZ HIGHLANDS An invigorating speedboat ride takes us to our next destination: Santa Cruz Island. Along the way we keep an eye out for whales and dolphins in the ocean around us. After checking in we head to El Chato nature reserve in the Santa Cruz highlands, home to the Galapagos giant tortoise. It is an honor to hike among these fascinating, gentle giants, who on average live to be over 175 years old. El Chato is also home to many pintail ducks, finches, frigate birds, egrets and the beautiful vermillion flycatcher. Our hike continues through some incredible lava tunnels created by flowing magma. Legend has it that the buccaneers who once frequented the Galapagos used these deep caves to hide Inca gold plundered from Spanish ships! After some pirate stories from our guides we head up to Los Gemelos, a pair of deep volcanic sinkholes at the high point of Santa Cruz. The path takes us through a forest of endemic Scalesia trees covered in ferns and epiphytes where we’ll keep a lookout for the resident short-eared owl. If there is enough time we may visit the Charles Darwin Research Station where local scientists rear endemic plants and animals for educational, scientific, and conservation purposes. We’ll learn about the ongoing conservation efforts to protect the future of the Galapagos. In the late afternoon we return to the hotel and get ready to celebrate our once-in-a-lifetime trip with a delicious farewell dinner. We soak up the ambiance of our last night in the Galapagos with magnificent views of the brightly-lit ships in
9 Day – Chile EI
9 Day – Chile EI Where you will be met by Magical Tours Chile 9 Days Price: Contact us Limited to 10 guests Request more information INCLUDED: Bar Hikes Horseback rides Bike rides High mountain ascents, Overland, ETC. Private transportation and to and from the airport. Explorations daily with Guide (includes transfers in Van, horses, and bicycles). Round trip flight from Santiago to San Pedro de Atacama, Eastern Island to Santiago. Great Hotels for all nights. All Breakfasts and Lunches. Dinners as noted. Entrance fees to Eastern Island, San Pedro de Atacama and all Sites. Bottle drinking water every day ITINERARY WHAT TO BRING NOT INCLUDED 1 WELCOME TO SANTIAGO DE CHILE tour begins when you are met by our representative who transfers you to your Santiago Hotel. If you arrive early or late in the evening, we can arrange one or more optional Santiago day-tours to explore the city, visit museums and see other sites of interest. www.wyndhamhotels.com/laquinta/santiago-chile/lq-hotel-santiago-aeropuerto/overview 2 SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA DESERT (CHILE) (stargazing) Early flight from Santiago to Calama, small city located in the Atacama desert in the Ayllu de Larache, on 20 ancient preserved indigenous area, Atacama, is located 30 kilometers from San Pedro de Atacama, near the well-known Termas de Puritama, the best place to relax and enjoy the healing properties of its waters, enjoy the Welcoming Sunset from your luxurious room, here we have more than 40 guided excursions to choose from to the most beautiful and remote places of the impressive Atacama Desert. Atacama hotel has its own nice horses for its explorations, a kitchen open to the guests, warm common spaces, night of observatory where to marvel at the pristine skies of San Pedro de Atacama the best skies in the world and everything necessary for an unforgettable stay in the driest desert of the world. Enjoy your evening Dinner Included at the Hotel www.hotelioranatolache.com (B, L, and D) THIS PART INCLUDE: Full board, 3 meals per day, including wine, drinks, Includes all explorations and excursions in the natural and cultural life of Atacama, multilingual staff, transportation, horseback riding, etc. 3 TOWN TOUR AND EXCURSION WITH HORSE BACK RIDDING After a great rest and acclimation you will have an exploration of the town, with dirt roads, good coffees and restaurant, variety of colorful streets and artisans, all this town build with Adobes, back in the near mountains inactive volcanoes that are beautiful for photos. After a great Lunch of the diversity of foods in one of the amazing restaurant. You will go back to the Hotel and get ready for the net adventure, visit Ancients Sites like Pukara, with your horses and professional guide who will take us to the Moon Valley and see the desert and spectacular landscape, this will be compare to the Moon. After these 3 hours of excursion, back to the hotel for another great night and enjoy the Sunset that is not to be missed. Dinner included. www.hotelioranatolache.com (B, L, and D) 4 ANDES EXPLORATIONS, SALAR DE ATACAMA This day exploration of the cultural and natural life in Atacama, for example the Salar de Atacama, el Tatio Heights, Passing by the Rio Grande and visit the Andes Lagoons with while life, like the Huanacos, Vicuñas and other birds seen according to the season. After a great Picnic Lunch Hike to the Valle de Quitor for more ancient sites and see the Ayllus that are great to see how the people lived since ancient times. Afternoon option we will have a great Biking afternoon with beautiful options like the Piedra de la Coca, Tulor or drive to see the mountains and Volcanoes like El Toco 5,600 meters high, Lascar Volcano: 5,400 meters high, Volcán Apagado: 5,700 meters high, this will give us the general Idea about this extensive area and its diversity Transfer after all activities or rest from the Hotel to the Local Airport for your flight to Santiado de Chile. www.cumbreslastarria.com (B. L) 5 SANTIAGO – VILLA DEL MAR After a great relax at your incredible Hotel, travel to in the vibrant color and culture of Valparaiso Port and Viña del Mar on a full-day tour of the coastal cities from Santiago. Travel through Chile’s spectacular countryside, stopping in the picturesque Casablanca Valley to taste Chilean wine, and then arrive in the verdant city of Viña del Mar. Admire the gorgeous beach and revitalize with a delicious seaside lunch (at your own expense), and then take a tour of Valparaiso’s kaleidoscopic sprawl of houses and hills. Capture photographs of street art and hear of the city’s interesting history before returning to Santiago by luxury coach. www.cumbreslastarria.com (B. L) 6 SANTIAGO TO EASTER ISLAND (CHILE) To Eastern Island, where you will be met by Magical Tours Peru staff who will bring you to the hotel for your evening accommodation ocean front. Once here, the rest of the day and night is to walk at the town and also yours to explore on your own. www.ioranahotel.cl (B, L, D) 7 EASTER ISLAND After breakfast at your hotel, your tour of Easter Island begins with a visit to see the Manutara bird paintings of Ana Kai Tangata cave, sacred to the warriors of Easter Island. Next, see the huge lagoon crater of Ranu Kau volcano and visit the ceremonial city of Orongo at its base. Here, admire the island’s greatest concentration of petroglyphs, depictions of the Tangata manu birdman creator god. In the afternoon, visit the Ahu Akivi archaeological site in the island’s heart, and hear the legends of Ahu’s seven moai (head statues). On the way back to your hotel, visit the small town of Hanga Roa, where the statues’ signature red stone hats, or topknots, were quarried and sculpted. www.ioranahotel.cl (B, L) 8 EASTER ISLAND Breakfast at your hotel is followed by a full-day excursion to the ruins of the temple of Akahanga, where you’ll see the moais’ topknots lying tumbled on the ground. Next, visit the
2 Day – Service and Native Comunity Tastayoc and Tanccac
2 Day – Service and Native Comunity Tastayoc and Tanccac 2 hours of hiking and sacred ceremony by the incredible canyon 2 Day Price: Contact us Limited to 10 guests Request more information INCLUDED: Private ground transportation (Confortable Vehicle) Hotels or Camping All breakfast and lunch (Vegetarian option available) Spiritual Shamans + Guides the entire trip and their expenses. Entrance fees ancient sites Bottle drinking water every day ITINERARY WHAT TO BRING NOT INCLUDED 1 SERVICE AND NATIVE COMMUNITY Breakfast at the hotel starting at 6:00 a.m. Pick up at 9:00 a.m. and drive through those impressive Valley and looking the snow cupped mountains and visit the most wonderful native communities where we will see how the Incas lived 600 hundred years ago this community name is Tastayoc where we will begin our activities with the native people who will be happy to have us there and share with us their incredible community, we will have meeting to have a better plan about our service with them community members. This time we will fix their Green house for the school with the kids and plant some Qeuñas, native bushes from the area to help to preserve the Mother Nature. Also with the kids you are going to teach them some English and they in exchange will teach some words in the native Language. For lunch we will have gathering ceremony to cook the pachamanca with the members of the communities and share this special meal cooked underground like the ancestor’s plenty food for everyone. We will have many foods choices available including vegetarian and all very safe to eat. Latter before returning to our hotel they will teach us about weavings and other local skills. The chief from the community will say their gratitude for our visit in the native language and wish us the best. (B, L, D) 1 SERVICE AND NATIVE COMMUNITY VOLUNTOURISM After 2 hours of hiking and sacred ceremony by the incredible canyon. Our giving back aspect here in the Sacred Valley in the community of Tancac. There are a variety of opportunities to really get to know the locals and share your heart, love & sacred gifts with these hard working, beautiful people. We will pick meaningful projects that are sure to be a highlight of your trip depending on what the needs are in the community when we visit, this could be: – Take 2 Chickens per family to a community – Share hot chocolate with all the children I a community and share native shoes or school supplies. We promise that you will be inspired and full of gratitude at the end of this day! Because we will spend our day with the farmers and learn from their daily life Lunch and Dinner included with the native families. Accommodation at: ? (B, L, D) Note: The service is included in the itinerary the Chickens and the Hot Chocolate for the children. You can brink school supplies or buy here Solar Lights for the Families, that helps in their Education and brings more opportunities to them and the mothers in the weaving activity. Key: (B)reakfast (L)unch (D)inner *Please note that exact pick up times and tour start times will be reconfirmed daily with Washi the Guide. Notes: All hikes will be at a leisurely pace and would qualify as moderate although altitude makes a difference. None are long. You have the option to stay in town instead of participating on any hike. Cell Phone, Phone Charger Clock/ alarm / lock your important things at hotels Bank Card authorized Passport Camera Reading and Sun Glasses Cash USD and not broken dollar bills Clothes Small day back Pack Battle Water to refuel Comfortable walking shoes and shoes you can hike in. Waterproof jacket Warm jacket, hat and gloves for high altitude evenings. Camera and extra battery and memory card Good flash light 220/ 110V ( plug) adaptor Insect repellent (you can buy it there if needed) Sun block, sunglasses, hat Some school supplies to share with the children while visiting communities. (Pencils, Pens, notebooks etc.) 1 SERVICE AND NATIVE COMMUNITY Breakfast at the hotel starting at 6:00 a.m. Pick up at 9:00 a.m. and drive through those impressive Valley and looking the snow cupped mountains and visit the most wonderful native communities where we will see how the Incas lived 600 hundred years ago this community name is Tastayoc where we will begin our activities with the native people who will be happy to have us there and share with us their incredible community, we will have meeting to have a better plan about our service with them community members. This time we will fix their Green house for the school with the kids and plant some Qeuñas, native bushes from the area to help to preserve the Mother Nature. Also with the kids you are going to teach them some English and they in exchange will teach some words in the native Language. For lunch we will have gathering ceremony to cook the pachamanca with the members of the communities and share this special meal cooked underground like the ancestor’s plenty food for everyone. We will have many foods choices available including vegetarian and all very safe to eat. Latter before returning to our hotel they will teach us about weavings and other local skills. The chief from the community will say their gratitude for our visit in the native language and wish us the best. (B, L, D) 1 SERVICE AND NATIVE COMMUNITY VOLUNTOURISM After 2 hours of hiking and sacred ceremony by the incredible canyon. Our giving back aspect here in the Sacred Valley in the community of Tancac. There are a variety of opportunities to really get to know the locals and share your heart, love & sacred gifts with these hard working, beautiful people. We will pick meaningful projects that are sure to be a highlight of your trip depending on what the needs are in the community when
7 Day – Lima, Sacred Valley and Machupicchu
7 Day – Lima, Sacred Valley and Machupicchu Magical Tours Peru representative 7 Days Price: Contact us Limited to 10 guests Request more information INCLUDED: Internal airfares (Lima –Cusco – Lima) and airport taxes. Private Comfort ground transportation. Assistance in Lima for Check inn flight and transportation if need. Great Hotels in Each Destination All breakfasts, lunches and some dinners Shaman-trained Guide and expenses Entrance fees to Machu Picchu Entrance fees to Huayna Picchu if required Entrance fees to Sacred Valley sites Ollantaytambo, Cusco sites, Lake Titicaca and museums in Lima. Lima Culinary Tour Bus to Machu Picchu round trip (2) Train fares. (Vista dome) Water daily. Bread and Hot Chocolate to share with the children (optional service) ITINERARY WHAT TO BRING NOT INCLUDED 1 ARRIVE LIMA Upon your evening arrival in Lima, a Magical Tours Peru representative transfers you from the airport to in a great Location of Lima. 2 LIMA CITY TOUR (With Larco Museum) This is a fully 6 hour comprehensive tour of the “City of Kings.” This exciting tour begins at your hotel after breakfast. First is a visit to the Miraflores area, the downtown scene that boasts a view of the Pacific Ocean. Continue to the modern residential suburb of San Isidro, and then drive to the colonial area and the Plaza de Armas where you will see the Government Palace, the Cathedral, the Archbishop’s Palace, and the City Hall. A visit to the Lacro Museum will be arranged. The last stop is at Lima’s seventeenth-century San Francisco church and catacombs, a heritage of world culture. Return to the Hotel in the afternoon. (B, L) 3 LIMA CULINARY TOUR (6-8 hours with Lunch) Your Peru culinary tour gets underway at 10 AM when you’re picked up at your hotel by a specialized guide and taken to the market of Lima’s heroic district, Miraflores. Teeming with local produce and seafood, here you’ll learn about the ingredients of Peruvian cuisine from your knowledgeable guide. Your private cooking lesson, featuring ceviche and pisco sours, will take place at one of the best restaurants in Lima under the guidance of an expert chef. Ceviche is originally a Peruvian dish dating back to colonial times. After devouring the creation, you’ll also learn how to prepare the national aperitif, the Pisco Sour, a sublime blend of Peruvian brandy and lime juice topped with a froth of whipped egg whites. Afterwards, your guide will have lunch with you and explain all the dishes from the menu so you can try different Peruvian plates. Finally, you will visit Lima Downtown and the Culinary Museum before returning to the JW Marriot for your final evening in Lima. (B, L) 4 LIMA – CUSCO In the morning, an MTP representative transfers you to the airport for your flight to Cusco, the center of the Inca Empire. Magical Tours Peru guides pick you up at the airport, stopping for a quick tour of the colonial Plaza de Armas before taking you to the Hotel to check in. After lunch on your own, spend the afternoon touring prominent Inca sights in and around Cusco. You’ll see Sacsayhuamán, a fortress with megalithic stone terraces; the carved stone surfaces and subterranean altars of Kenko; the small Puka Pukara fortress that protected the royal capital; and the water temple, Tambo Machay. In the evening, you are returned to your hotel to spend the rest of the day relaxing or exploring Cusco’s fascinating mix of cultures on your own. Overnight at a great Hotel. (B,L) 5 CUSCO – OLLANTAYTAMBO – MACHU PICCHU This morning you will have an early start in Cusco to head to the Ollantaytambo train station for today’s unforgettable trip. Making its way toward the Amazon and Machu Picchu, the train follows the Urubamba River into a magnificent cloud forest, arriving at the station. Here take a traditional lunch before meeting the bus waiting to take you the rest of the way to Machu Picchu (7,875 feet). Spend the afternoon exploring the famous ruins, returning in the late afternoon to nearby Aguas Calientes where you’ll be spending the night. You’ll have time for a soothing soak in the hot springs and a tasty dinner before turning in early and spend another restful night at Machu Picchu Pueblo. (L, B, D) 6 MACHU PICCHU – CHINCHEROS ARTISAN MARKET – CUSCO Today, take the opportunity to see an unmatched sunrise at Machu Picchu before the crowds arrive and spend the rest of the day among the numerous ruins a climb to the sacred peak of Huayna Picchu or a picturesque walk to the Temple of the Moon. Return midday to the town of Aguas Calientes for lunch and your early afternoon train back to Ollantaytambo. Meet your private van at the train station to travel to the collective Chincheros textile market, featuring an explanation of the traditional weaving methods of the Sacred Valley and some of the best textiles available in Peru. This is the ideal place for last minute shopping. Enjoy your last evening in Peru at your beautiful Hotel. (B, L) Huayna Picchu – 7AM Shift Hiking Details: 1.25 miles; approximately 2-3 hours hiking, the trail is narrow and very steep Altitude min/max: from 7,875 ft to 8,835 ft. 7 CUSCO – LIMA – HOME In the morning, an MTP representative transports you to the airport for the return flight to Lima and your connecting international flight to Home. (B) This marks the end of your tour Key: (B)reakfast (L)unch (D)inner *Please note that exact pick up times and tour start times will be reconfirmed daily with your local guides. HOTELES: Are listed in each day, you can get more information by entering to their Web page. *For more extended tours, it will be our pleasure to help you, just contact us and we will give you the best option. *Hotel upgrades are available; please contact us to discuss your best options. Cell Phone, Phone Charger Clock/ alarm / lock your important things at hotels Bank Card authorized
7 Day – Clasic Inca Trail to Machupicchu
7 Day – Clasic Inca Trail to Machupicchu Machu Picchu the ruins to avoid the crowds and see the sun illuminating 7 Days Price: Contact us Limited to 10 guests Request more information INCLUDED: Flight from Lima to Cusco and to Lima. Professional, English-speaking local guides and camp staff Meals as indicated Plentiful, nutritious meals and snacks while on the trek (vegetarian option available) All hotel and camping accommodations (double & single shared basis) All transfers in private van Entrance fees for Inca Trail, Machu Picchu and all scheduled tours and archaeological sites Porters to carry camping equipment and any excess gear Tents – two or three person Air mattresses Kitchen, dining and latrine tent Hot water in the morning for washing Drinking water throughout the trek 1Bus tickets between Machu Picchu and MachuPicchu Town Train ticket back to Ollantaytambo – Vista Dome train First aid and oxygen bottle ITINERARY WHAT TO BRING NOT INCLUDED 1 LIMA – CUSCO In the morning you will be taken to the airport for your flight to Cusco, center of the Inca Empire. Magical Tours Peru Washi guide will pick you up at the airport, stopping for a quick tour of the colonial Plaza de Armas before taking you to your hotel in the Sacred Valley. (B,L) 2 SACRED VALLEY – HUAYLLABAMBA / Camp You wake up early this morning for the bus ride to (Km 82), where your Inca Trail trek begins. After meeting our porters you cross the Urubamba River by bridge. Continuing along the winding path between the sloping banks of the river, you have a stunning view of the Vilcanota mountain range and Mt. Veronica (18,745 feet). The route travels through the narrow Cusichaca valley, with slopes that show the clear imprint of an ancient culture and its agriculture practices. Later, you’ll arrive at the small indigenous community of Huayllabamba (9,694 ft.), to camp for the night. (B,L,D) Hiking Details: 7.46 miles; approximately 5 hours hiking Altitude max/min: from 8,761 ft. to 9,694 ft. (camping at 9,694 ft.) 3 HUAYLLABAMBA – PACAYMAYO / Camp Along the trail, through the narrow hanging valley, you begin to see a cloud forest where the Quenua tree grows, a rarity of the Andes. From here, your Inca Trail trek ascends steeply to large pampas and continues to Dead Woman’s Pass, the highest pass on the Inca Trail at 13,829 ft. After a short break, you’ll begin the descent to where you will camp overnight at Pacaymayo (10,991 ft.). (B,L,D) Hiking Details: 6.83 miles; approximately 7-8 hours hiking Altitude max/min: from 9,694 ft. to 13,829 ft. (camping at 10,991 ft.) 4 PACAYMAYO – PHUYUPATAMARCA/Camp Today’s Magical tours take you through most of the archaeological ruins seen along the Inca Trail. The first is Runkuracay. At this small resting place, you’ll visit the ruins before reaching a second pass and then gradually climbing towards the second highest pass on the trek (12,973 ft.). Here you’ll have a spectacular view of the Cordillera of Vilcanota. After a break, you’ll descend towards the Inca village of Sayacmarca (11,850 ft.). Along the way, you observe a marvel of Inca engineering, and then come upon the beautiful ruins of Phuyupatamarca (11,975 ft.) where you’ll camp for the night. (B,L,D) Hiking Details: 6.83 miles; approximately 7 hours hiking Altitude max/min: from 10,991 ft. to 12,973 ft. (camping at 11,975 ft.) 5 PHUYUPATAMARCA – MACHU PICCHU Today’s Magical trekking begins by passing the Phuyupatamarca ruins and then follows the flagstone trail that winds sharply down into the cloud forest leading to the ruins of Wiñay Wayna (8,855 feet). Wiñay Wayna is located along the same watercourse as Phuyupatamarca and contains well-restored Inca ruins. After two more hours of trekking the Inca Trail, you pass through a cloud forest and then arrive at your long-awaited destination, Machu Picchu (7,970 feet), entering through Intipunku, the Sun Gate. After great photos we will take the bus to your hotel in Machu Picchu Town. 6 MACHU PICCHU We will take the bus to Machu Picchu the ruins to avoid the crowds and see the sun illuminating the walls of this sacred and magical place. Exploring the mountain citadel of Machu Picchu (7,875 ft.) for about 4 hours. Late Lunch Included near the Ruins. Spend the remain of the day climbing to the gate of the SUN or to the Inca Gate, returning in the late afternoon to the hotel at the town of Machu Picchu and a delicious dinner of regional cuisine included at the Indio Feliz restaurant. (B, L, D) 7 MACHU PICCHU – CHINCHEROS MARKET – CUSCO Start the day with the unforgettable experience a Machu Picchu sunrise, the best time for photographing the ruins. Continue your explorations, climbing to the sacred peak of Huayna Picchu or walking through cloud forest vegetation to reach the Temple of the Moon. Return to the train station for a ride back to Ollantaytambo where you will meet your driver who will take you to the Chincheros artisan market. Here, local artisans explain their craft of textile work, describing their traditional ways of shearing, processing, dyeing, and weaving from alpaca wool. After some last minute shopping, return to Cusco where you are transferred to your hotel (B, L) INCA TRAIL TREK DETAILS The Machu Picchu and Inca Trail Tours consist of five to six hours of hiking per day. Plenty of time is allowed for you to set your own pace. You are expected to carry only a small daypack with your camera, spare film, water bottle, and rain gear. Porters carry additional clothing, personal effects, and the camping equipment. All trekkers are provided with a North Face tent and air mattress sleeping pad. Free from the weight of a large pack, you have more time for photography, observation, and exciting discovery on this Inca Trail Peru tour. You will awake early in the morning to a fresh cup of tea brought to your tent, along with a bowl of hot water for washing. Expert trail cooks,
8 Day – Machupicchu, Service and Laketiticaca
8 Day – Machupicchu, Service and Laketiticaca Stop at Piñi Pampa town and learn 8 Days Price: Contact us Limited to 10 guests Request more information INCLUDED: Internal airfares (Lima –Cusco/ Lake Titicaca – Lima) and airport taxes. Private ground transportation. Hotels All breakfasts and lunches Shaman-trained Guide and expenses Entrance fees to Machu Picchu (2), Sacred Valley, Ollantaytambo, Cusco sites and Lake Titicaca. Bus to Machu Picchu round trip (2) Train fares. (Luxury) Boat at Lake Titicaca Water and energy bars daily. Bread and Hot Chocolate to share with the children at Poth restaurant. ITINERARY WHAT TO BRING NOT INCLUDED 1 FLIGHT FROM HOME TO LIMA, PERU. Usually you will arrive in Lima around midnight. Your Driver will transfer you to the Hotel for overnight in Lima. Dinner on your own (usually you will have eaten on the plane.) Welcome to Peru. www.hotellimaq.com 10 minutes from Airport. 2 LIMA TO CUSCO Morning departure for flight to Cusco, center of the Inca Empire. Magical Tours Peru guides pick you up at the airport for a quick tour of the beautiful Plaza De Armas. From there, you will be taken to the Hotel, where you will be free for the remainder of the day to relax and acclimatize to the altitude (10,856 ft). Diner on you own. www.antiguacusco.com (B, L) 3 CUSCO – CITY AND SURROUNDS and POTH Restaurant Today you will spend learning about the region’s rich cultural history. The day starts with a guided walking tour through Cusco’s craft markets. You will visit the colonial cathedral and Koricancha http://www.sacred-destinations.com/peru/cusco-koricancha, the Inca’s Temple of the Sun, before enjoying a delectable lunch of regional cuisine. You will visit the “Restaurant of the Universal Heart” supported by Path of the Heart http://www.pathoftheheart.org/ . If you would like, you can help serve lunch to the school children who eat here free of charge (optional). The afternoon will be spent visiting by private transportation the other significant Inca ruins in the vicinity of Cusco including: the mammoth fortress of Saqsayhuaman above the city, noted for its megalithic stone terraces; Kenko with its distinctive zig zag – patterned carved stone and subterranean altars ; the hillside outpost of Puka Pukara, a small fortress that formerly protected the royal capital; and the Tambo Machay water temple that served as royal baths. You will be returned to you hotel for another evening in colonial Cusco, dinner on your own. www.antiguacusco.com (B, L) 4 CUSCO- SACRED VALLEY Embark upon a day-long guided excursion through snowcapped mountains to the legendary Sacred Valley, as majestic today as it was during the reign of the Incas. Along the way, Inca terracing climbs the steep valley walls and the beautiful temples of Pisac inspire panoramic views of the jagged granite mountains. Pisac is the location for one of the best textile markets in the Andes. There, your bargaining skills and enjoy the local culture. After lunch, reach Ollantaytambo archeological site. http://www.ollantaytambo.org/en/ You will spend about 2 hrs at this site. There are several temples of pink granite and the famous Princess’ Bath. Spend the night and take a walk through the town, which has been continuously inhabited and is mostly unchanged since Inca times. gain. Dinner on your own. www.samanapaq.com (B, L) 5 SACRED VALLEY – OLLANTAYTAMBO – MACHU PICCHU This morning enjoy a walking tour of the Ollantaytambo ruins after breakfast. Take the mid-morning train from Ollantaytambo along the trek to Machu Picchu. On the journey, you enjoy some of the highlights of our Peru ecotour along the Urubamba River and through a magnificent cloud forest to reach Aguas Calientes where a bus will take you the rest of the way to Machu Picchu (7,875 feet). Take the entire day to explore the famous ruins of this magnificent mountain citadel and then return in the late afternoon to nearby Aguas Calientes to soak in hot springs and enjoy a delicious dinner of regional cuisine. (B,L) Dinner on your own. Tierra Viva MachuPicchu (B ,L) 6 MACHU PICCHU – OLLANTAYTAMBO – CUSCO Bus to Machu Picchu in time to avoid the crowds and see the sun illuminating the walls of this sacred and magical place. (Distance 1.5 miles) good morning to climb to the sacred peak of Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain after a great Buffet lunch with a view of the Sacred Mountains close to the ruins. Late afternoon train back to Ollantaytambo. Meet your private van at the train station to travel to the collective Chincheros textile market, featuring an explanation of the traditional weaving methods of the Sacred Valley and some of the best textiles available in Peru. This is the ideal place for last minute shopping before returning to your Cusco for another amazing night at: www.antiguacusco.com. (B, L) 7 CUSCO – PUNO Breakfast at the hotel starting at 6:00 a.m. Pickup at the hotel in Puno at approximately 7:30 a.m. Stop at Piñi Pampa town and learn how they make the clay tile roofs and also stop Oropesa village to see how make the largest bread, which everyone loves here. After Visit the site of Racchi, also known as the Temple of Wiracocha, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raqchi the spiritual God of the Incas. Magical ruins built with adobes and stone at the same time. Lunch buffet and after stop at various attractions on the way to the city of Puno – Lake Titicaca to take amazing photos, snowcapped mountains and other beautiful scenery. Capital folkloric of Peru. Visit the Puma Temple of Pukara, which is very beautiful for its stone carvings. Get to Puno around 6:00 p.m.; check in to your beautiful Hotel. Farewell dinner included. Altitude in Lake Titicaca about 12,500 ft. www.qelqatani.com (B,L,D) 8 LAKE TITICACA -LIMA After breakfast, 7:30 a.m. pick up at the hotel for a boat ride to the floating islands. There are 70 islands where the locals still wear the beautiful costumes of their ancestors’ heritage. You will ride on a reed boat like the ancient people used, seeing a diversity of
8 Day Lima, Cusco, Community Service and Machu Picchu
8 Day Lima, Cusco, Community Service and Machu Picchu Community Service & Machu Picchu 8 Days Price: Contact us Limited to 10 guests Request more information INCLUDED: All internal flights from Lima to Chachapoyas to Lima; Lima to Cusco; and Cusco to Lima. Private ground transportation Hotels for all nights. All breakfasts and lunches. Dinners as noted. Private, English speaking guide Buses to/from Machu Picchu Train to/from Aguas Calientes Entrance fees to all the sites in Chachapoyas, Kuelap, Gocta Falls, Sacred Valley, MachuPicchu and Cusco Water Daily ITINERARY WHAT TO BRING NOT INCLUDED 1 HOME TO CUSCO Usually you will arrive in Lima around midnight. Our Magical Tours Peru and sacred journeyfrom home you will flight to Lima and then to Cusco and our Peru Multiple tours begins when you are met by our representative in Cusco Airport after your short flight Included to colonial Cusco, in the heart of the Inca Empire. On the way to the hotel your guide will take you on a quick tour of picturesque Plaza de Armas after this visit rest at the hotel to acclimatize (10,500 ft.), this is a colonial town with Inca remains an impressive Inca fortresses surrounding them. Beautiful hotel and good night. staff with Washington Gibaja Tapia will take you to the Hotel for overnight in Lima. Dinner on your own (usually on the plane.) Welcome to Peru. Accomodation at: www.costadelsolperu.com/hoteles/hotel-costa-del-sol-wyndham-lima-aeropuerto International flights on your own. 2 Day 2, 3, 4 and 5 COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT community of Qelqanqa or other chosen community, we will build/paint from scratch a meeting Saloon – conference room – Library and we will install solar panels, laptop computers, train the teachers, work with children and families to learn programs on the laptops and build a heating system that way the kids are keep warm and be confortable on their classes. Accommodations: Camping in the community. Our chef will prepare all meals onsite. Campfire at night, learn about the southern sky and ancient stories and wisdom, go fishing and hiking on the area, see ancient sites that are still on the forest and local will shows us where they are, etc. also we will build community garden and superfood plants, so you can learn about them. Final day celebration and inauguration. 6 FREE DAY Back to the town and stay in a hotel and relax in Ollantaytambo or Cusco. Get your laundry done – maybe go for a hike or explore the town, many choices and food on your own. 7 OLLANTAYTAMBO OR CUSCO TO MACHU PICCHU After a great breakfast, transfer to the train station to The Expedition train travels along the scenic the Urubamba River before gaining elevation and mountain views and passing through a magnificent cloud forest before reaching the town of Aguas Calientes and then bus directly to Machu Picchu, Enjoy a 2-hour tour of Machu Picchu by your guide, who will unfold the mysteries of this magical site. After the tour you’ll have free time to explore and take photographs. Lunch provides closer to the ruins and then we will take an afternoon train and then a bus back to your hotel in Cusco. 8 CUSCO – HOME Some free time in Cusco to do shopping or have a coffee in your favorite café. Wrap-Up with lessons learned, lunch will be on your own and then we will transfer you to the Airport to flight to Lima and then Home. End of the service Key: (B)reakfast (L)unch (D)inner *Please note that exact pick up times and tour start times will be reconfirmed daily with your local guides. HOTELES: Are listed in each day, you can get more information by entering to their Web page; all of them have Wi-Fi in room. Day Backpack Waterproof Jacket Good camera and extra battery, memory card Good flash light Insect repellent (you can buy it there if needed) Sun block Clothing: Pack in LAYERS. It can be hot in the sun during the day (up to 80 degrees), and cold at night (low 30’s.) Expect rain. Wind proof jacket, mostly clothes for mild weather 60-70 degrees F. Rain jacket Fleece or down sweater Warm jacket T-shirts Long sleeve shirts Hiking Pants (zip-offs or stretch) 1 pair shorts Comfortable Walking or Hiking Shoes/socks Sun Hat, Sunglasses *International flights – book on your own or with our help. International airfares. Home – Lima – Home Most dinners and lunches as noted. Extra beverages. Tips. (bellmen, waiters, guides, cooks, drivers) 1 HOME TO CUSCO Usually you will arrive in Lima around midnight. Our Magical Tours Peru and sacred journeyfrom home you will flight to Lima and then to Cusco and our Peru Multiple tours begins when you are met by our representative in Cusco Airport after your short flight Included to colonial Cusco, in the heart of the Inca Empire. On the way to the hotel your guide will take you on a quick tour of picturesque Plaza de Armas after this visit rest at the hotel to acclimatize (10,500 ft.), this is a colonial town with Inca remains an impressive Inca fortresses surrounding them. Beautiful hotel and good night. staff with Washington Gibaja Tapia will take you to the Hotel for overnight in Lima. Dinner on your own (usually on the plane.) Welcome to Peru. Accomodation at: www.costadelsolperu.com/hoteles/hotel-costa-del-sol-wyndham-lima-aeropuerto International flights on your own. 2 Day 2, 3, 4 and 5 COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT community of Qelqanqa or other chosen community, we will build/paint from scratch a meeting Saloon – conference room – Library and we will install solar panels, laptop computers, train the teachers, work with children and families to learn programs on the laptops and build a heating system that way the kids are keep warm and be confortable on their classes. Accommodations: Camping in the community. Our chef will prepare all meals onsite. Campfire at night, learn about the southern sky and ancient stories and wisdom, go fishing and hiking on the area, see ancient sites that are still on the forest and