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Lima - Cuzco -
Machu Picchu – Santiago – Atacama Desert – Puerto Montt
– Puerto Varas – Puerto Natales – Torres del Paine
Departure dates 2010:
Day 1: Lima You are welcomed by our staff at the airport and transferred to your hotel. During the ride we will tell you about Lima and Peru and go through your itinerary day by day. We will also answer any question you may have.
Day 2: Lima (B) After breakfast, a guided tour of colonial and modern Lima which includes the cathedral built in 1654 where the remains of Francisco Pizarro rest, the Main Square with a bronze fountain from 1650 and some unique tree balconies, the San Francisco monastery with the famous catacombs, and the modern areas of Miraflores and San Isidro. We end the day with a visit to the famous Gold Museum, a unique private collection of amazing gold artifacts from the Inca Empire and other ancient Peruvian cultures such as Chavin, Mochica, Nazca, Paracas, etc.
Day 3: Lima - Cuzco (B) Transfer to the airport for the flight to Cuzco. Free morning to relax and get used to the altitude. In the afternoon a guided tour of Cuzco and the four famous Inca ruins that are located in the outskirts of Cuzco; the water temple Tambo Machay, the fortress Puca Pucara, the Oracle place Qenqo, and the impressive fortress and temple of Sacsayhuamán. Three enormous stones, each one weigh 120 tons, form three perfect zig-zag walls and the view over Cuzco is wonderful. Then you do a walking tour of central Cuzco with visits to the Cathedral, Main Square, and the Sun Temple of Korikancha.
Day 4: Sacred Valley (B, L) Today you will do a full day excursion to Urubamba, the Sacred Valley of the Incas. You visit the village of Pisac that was founded during colonial times and is located at the foot of some impressive Inca ruins. Visit the Pisac market on the Main Square where the Indians sell their products and handicrafts. Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays are the busiest days, but the market is always open. After lunch, visit Ollantaytambo, the only Inca village that the Spaniards never conquered, and explore the ruins located above the village. You will spend the night in Ollantaytambo since you are already half way to one of the great wonders of the world, Machu Picchu. Day 5: Ollantaytambo –Machu Picchu – Cuzco (B) It is time for the highlight of the tour, the Forgotten city of the Incas and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World – Machu Picchu. You will catch an early train to Aguas Calientes where you are met by your guide. You then take the bus up to Machu Picchu for your guided tour (2 hours). After the tour you will have some free time to explore the ruins and take more photos. A popular alternative is to climb the mountain next to Machu Picchu; Huayna Picchu (2 hours). It is quite tough but if you reach the top you will have a spectacular view over Machu Picchu and the surroundings. Overnight in Aguas Calientes.
Day 6: Aguas Calientes – Cuzco (B) Today you will have the opportunity to go back to Machu Picchu to enjoy the sunrise over Machu Picchu and spend time there without too many other tourists (entrance fee and bus tickets not included). In the afternoon you take the train back to Cuzco. You are picked up and transferred to your hotel. Day 7: Cuzco – Lima - Santiago (B, D) Transfer to the airport for the flight to Lima and the connecting fight to Santiago de Chile. Afternoon tour around Santiago, visiting the city’s most outstanding attractions, including a walking tour downtown visiting the “Plaza de Armas”, the Cathedral, Ahumada Boulevard and the Government Palace “La Moneda”. Then, by vehicle, visit the main avenues of old Santiago, crossing the bohemian neighborhood of Bellavista and drive up San Cristobal Hill, for a magnificent panoramic view of the city and the Andes Mountain Range. After this, the tour will take you to the modern part of Santiago, including its chic neighborhoods, shopping and financial centers. Return to the hotel.
Day 8: Santiago – Calama – San Pedro de Atacama (B, D) Breakfast in the hotel and transfer to the airport in time to board a flight to Calama. Reception at Calama airport and transfer to the village of San Pedro de Atacama through the Domekyo mountain range and the Salt Mountain range. In the afternoon, visit the Salt Mountain, Marte Valley (also called Death Valley) and Moon Valley to admire the spectacular sunset reflected on this wonderful landscape – nature’s own light show. Return to the hotel.
Day 9: San Pedro de Atacama – Tour to Altiplanic lagoons (B, D) Breakfast in the hotel. We will start by visiting the Atacama Salt Flat which is Chiles biggest Salt Flat and among one of the largest in the world. Here we will find laguna Chaxa where three different species of flamingoes live and breed. We will also have the chance of visiting the picturesque village of Toconao where the most important attraction is the Bell Tower constructed in the classical atacamenian way. After this we will visit the village of Socaire and the altiplanic lagoons of Meñique and Miscanti located at 4.500 meters above sea level (14.850 feet above sea level). This area is a part of the “Reserva Nacional Los Flamencos” (Flamingos National Reserve). These lagoons are surrounded by impressive volcanoes that were formed when the Andes Mountain Range rose from the sea through millions of years of evolution.
Day 10: San Pedro de Atacama – Tour to Geysers del Tatio (B, D) Early departure from the hotel (4.00 AM) to the Geysers del Tatio. Breakfast box in the Geysers before a gentle guided walk around the geothermal field with observation of the natural phenomenon of the steam columns which are viewed at their best as the sun rises over the Andes Mountains. Return to San Pedro with spectacular views of the Torcopuri y Sairecabur volcanoes. On returning to San Pedro, the rest of the day is at leisure. We suggest visiting the market in San Pedro.
Day 11: San Pedro de Atacama – Calama – Santiago – Puerto Montt – Puerto Varas (B, D) Breakfast in the hotel. Transfer to the airport of Calama to board the flight to Santiago with connection to Puerto Montt. Upon arrival to Puerto Montt, reception and transfer to the hotel in Puerto Varas. Day 12: Puerto Varas – Puerto Montt – Frutillar – Petrohue – Puerto Varas (B, L) Breakfast in the hotel. Departure from the hotel to visit the towns of Puerto Varas and Puerto Montt. First visit Puerto Varas which streets and avenues are adorned with rose bushes and the Philippi Hill with wonderful views of Lake Llanquihue and the Osorno Volcano. Continue to Puerto Montt and the fishermen village of Angelmó with its wonderful selection of arts and crafts and then back to Puerto Varas. In the afternoon visit Frutillar, on the way admiring the majestic Osorno Volcano and Llanquihue Lake. The tour includes a visit to upper and lower Frutillar and its church. Continue the visit to the Petrohue River (lunch included). We continue to the small port of Petrohue on the shores of All Saint’s Lake. In the afternoon return to Puerto Varas.
Day 13: Puerto Varas – Quemchi – Aucar – Colo – Tenaun – Castro – Puerto Varas (B, D) Departure from Puerto Varas southwards towards Chiloe Island. This day we will cover around 450 kilometres (281 miles) In the community of Pargua we will embark a ferry that will cross the Chacao channel in a 45 minute ride. We will disembark in Chacao where we will see the first signs of the classic island architecture called “chilota”. We will visit the village of Quemchi and the area of Aucar where the main highlight is its pedestrian bridge of almost 560 meters long (1700 feet) built in wood that connects this area with a picturesque cemetery located in a small island. We will continue to Colo where we will visit the most traditional church of the island. All the churches in Chiloe Island have been declared “World Heritage” and they were all constructed as from the XVI century. In all the different small villages that will be visited, the local classic architecture will be seen with its typical wooden roofs made out of local vegetation. The circuit includes also the city of Castro, where the most interesting aspect is their typical houses constructed on plots over the sea called “palafitos” and the city’s traditional craft market where the woollen products are among their most popular. By the end of the afternoon, return to Puerto Varas.
Day 14: Puerto Varas – Punta Arenas – Puerto Natales (B, D) Breakfast in the hotel before departing to the airport of Puerto Montt to board the flight to Punta Arenas. In Punta Arenas, reception at the airport and transfer to the bus station for a regular bus to Puerto Natales. Reception at Puerto Natales bus station and transfer to the hotel.
Day 15: Puerto Natales – Balmaceda & Serrano Glaciers – Puerto Natales (B, L, D) Breakfast in the hotel. Full day excursion with lunch included. Early in the morning sail from Puerto Natales visiting the beautiful Ultima Esperanza Fjord and after a 3-hour navigation arrival to the thousand-year-old glacier of Mount Balmaceda, habitat of cormorants and sea lions. At the end of the fjord disembark and walk approximately 1 kilometer (3/4 mile) on a path through the middle of a wonderful native forest to the foot of the Glacier Serrano and from there, admire this huge natural wonder. Then on the way back we will stop in Estancia Perales for a typical lunch before returning to Puerto Natales in the afternoon.
Day 16: Puerto Natales – Torres del Paine – Puerto Natales (B, L, D) Breakfast in the hotel. Full day excursion with lunch included, visiting Torres del Paine National Park. Departure from Puerto Natales. The journey continues through steppes and Patagonia scrub, full of abundant wild life and herds of sheep, up to Torres del Paine National Park, declared world heritage by UNESCO. In the park, a large variety of native fauna especially large herds of guanacos can be observed. Visit the Salto Grande of the Pehoe River, with the impressive mountain massif of Torres del Paine in the background. Then visit to Lake Pehoe, Lake Grey, from where you will see the Grey Glacier in the distance. Return to Puerto Natales in the evening.
Day 17: Puerto Natales – Punta Arenas – Santiago (B, D) Breakfast in the hotel. Transfer to the bus station to board a regular service bus that goes to Punta Arenas airport to board the flight to Santiago. In Santiago reception at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Day 18: Santiago (B, D) Breakfast in the hotel. At the appropriate time, transfer to the airport to board your flight to your next destination End of our services
PRICES Group excursions:
Private excursions in Peru (all excursions in group service in Chile):
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Note 1: Because of the nature of hotels and the travel industry, it is not always possible to secure the hotels and lodges listed in the itinerary. Tailor Made Peru will endeavour to secure the hotels listed in your itinerary. However, Tailor Made Peru reserves the right to secure the next best available option or an upgrade in the event that the original hotels are not available or overbooked. Note 2: Please insure that your passport expiration date is good for at least 90 days past the end of your tour. Note 3: Please make sure to inform Tailor Made Peru of any health or dietary restrictions. Note 4: Tailor Made Peru strongly recommends that all clients purchase travel insurance after booking your tour to cover your investment.
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Address: Malecon Cisneros 980:401 - Miraflores
- Lima - Peru
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