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Peru & Easter Island by Private Car
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Summary
Itinerary
Hotels
Prices
Map
Optional Tours
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9 Days / 8 Nights SELECT DEPARTURES - CALL FOR DATES
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Peru & Easter Island by Private Car LIMA | CUZCO | SACRED VALLEY | EASTER ISLAND
Highlights - Visit the historical Inca fortress of Ollantaytambo
- Tour of the Sacred Valley including a visit to the Center for Traditional Textiles
- Scenic round trip train ride from Cuzco to Machu Picchu
- Tour of Machu Picchu – one of the "new Seven Wonders of the World”
- Visit Casa Solariega de Aliaga – occupied by the same family for 16 generations
- Visit the giant Moai Statues on Easter Island
Prices start at: $2774
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USA | Lima  | Arrive in Lima, capital of Peru, founded in 1535 by the Conquistador Francisco Pizarro; transfer to your hotel. Remainder of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at the Costa del Sol Ramada Hotel. |
Lima | Cuzco | Sacred Valley  | Depart Lima by flight to Cuzco. Drive to the Sacred Valley of the Incas; visit the Inca fortress of Ollantaytambo. Continue to the picturesque Andean village of Chinchero; its main square is bordered by a well preserved wall built by the Incas. Enjoy the magnificent view of the Urubamba River Valley along the way. Then, on to the Center for Traditional Textiles. Here, traditional weaving is preserved through the efforts of the center; local artists have arranged a special demonstration. After lunch, continue to your selected hotel in the Sacred Valley for an afternoon at leisure. Dinner at the hotel. (B, L, D) |
Sacred Valley | Machu Picchu | Cuzco  | Early morning departure by train to Machu Picchu. Upon arrival, ascend to the ancient citadel of Machu Picchu, recognized as one of the “New Seven Wonders of the World;” your guide will provide you with a comprehensive tour of the 15th Century Inca site. The image of the cloud forest and mountains surrounding this significant archaeological site will be a long-lasting memory. After lunch, stroll around the archeological site. Afternoon return to Cuzco by train; transfer to your selected hotel for overnight. (B, L) |
Cuzco  | Tour begins at the Santo Domingo Convent Monastery, previously the Koricancha Temple, devoted to worship of the sun. According to the chronicles, it was covered in gold leaf and filled with golden representations of nature. Stop at the Plaza de Armas and the Cathedral. Then, continue to the countryside to visit some of the remarkable Inca ruins including the cult center of Sacsayhuaman, the temple and amphitheatre of Kenko and the red fortress of Puca Pucara. Stop at the local market before returning to your hotel in Cuzco. (B) |
Cuzco | Lima | Easter Island  | Depart Cuzco on your flight to Lima, often called the “City of the Kings”. Visit to the historic Plaza Mayor, Government Palace, City Hall, Cathedral and the Archbishop’s Palace. Visit to Casa Solariega de Aliaga, America’s best-preserved colonial mansion, occupied by the same family since 1535. Continue to the San Francisco Monastery, a masterpiece of colonial architecture. Drive through the residential districts of Miraflores and San Isidro; enjoy the magnificent view of the Pacific Ocean and its beaches. Then, on to the Larco Herrera Museum, housed in an 18th century colonial mansion that hosts the most extensive collection of pre-Colombian art in Peru. It contains fine examples of textile work as well as the tools ancient Peruvians used to produce metals, huaco ceramics and gold and silver pieces with semiprecious stones. Dinner at local restaurant. Afterwards, transfer to the airport for your overnight flight to Easter Island. (B, D) |
Arrive Easter Island  | Located 2,355 miles due west of the Chilean coast, Easter Island is the singularly most-isolated island on earth, lying amid a million square miles of empty ocean. It is a vast outdoor museum dotted with more than 600 giant statues called “Moais.” Easter Island is one of the world’s most intriguing sightseeing experiences. Arrive at Mataveri airport; transfer to your hotel. Balance of day at leisure. |
Easter Island  | Today, tour the northern coast of the island including a visit to the Ana Kai Tangata, a beautiful cave with with paintings on the rock. Then onto Rano Kau, the Southernmost volcano on the island. From here see Panoramic views of the island, including the reed covered lake and the rebuilt ancient ceremonial village of Orongo. Remainder of the day at leisure. (B, L)
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Easter Island  | Today, tour the northern coast of the island. Pass by the impressive archeological zone of Anakana Beach and La Peruose Bay to visit Ahu Te Pito Kura. Then, onto the Rano Raraku Quarry, classic symbol of the island and recently restored Ahu Tongariki with its 15 "Moais" - the largest ceremonial statue center on the island. Stand in awe at Ahu Akahanga, a huge platform with fallen statues where the first King of Easter Island is buried. Remainder of the day at leisure to discover on your own. (B) |
Depart Easter Island  | Transfer to the airport for your departure flight from Easter Island. (B)
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Aranwa Boutique Hotel, Deluxe Room  | Aranwa Cusco Boutique Hotel is the essence of luxury and comfort in the heart of the Inca city. Built in a colonial mansion of the XVI century, it displays several paintings of the Cuzco school, colonial sculptures and carvings that transport us to the greatness of the time. Its elegant rooms, equipped with intelligent oxygen system, its gardens and its sophisticated Spa (coming soon) , are complemented by friendly service. |
Aranwa Hotel & Wellness, Colonial Room  | Aranwa Sacred Valley Hotel & Wellness is built on a seventeenth century colonial hacienda by the Vilcanota River, just one hour away from the city of Cusco and 30 minutes from Ollantaytambo train station; on the route to Machu Picchu. The hotel offers rooms decorated in colonial style as well as other modern minimalist decor. Enjoy unforgettable days in Aranwa Sacred Valley Hotel & Wellness and let yourself be carried away by its mystical atmosphere in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. It is the magical meeting of two eras: ancients Inca culture and colonial sumptuousness in one of the most beautiful landscapes in the world.
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Costa del Sol Ramada Hotel, Standard Room  | Experience the unexpected at our Ramada Costa del Sol Lima Airport hotel. Located at Jorge Chavez Lima – Callao International Airport, our Lima, Peru, hotel near Larcomar offers you internationally-ranked accommodations and easy access to the top attractions in the City of Kings. Our caring staff is happy to take care of your every need, from assisting with meeting services to recommending the best places to visit in historical and colonial Lima. |
Taha-Tai Hotel, Standard Room  | The Hotel Taha Tai was built on the sea shore from which it adopted its name. The hotel is located a mere 5 minutes from the urban centre of the town Hanga Roa. The hotel also has a bar and restaurant from which it is possible to enjoy the island amazing sunsets. The hotel has 40 modern rooms all equipped with air conditioning, telephones, Internet, and room service. The hotel staff is dedicated to offering you with the best in personalized service. |
Costa del Sol Ramada Hotel, Standard Room | Experience the unexpected at our Ramada Costa del Sol Lima Airport hotel. Located at Jorge Chavez Lima – Callao International Airport, our Lima, Peru, hotel near Larcomar offers you internationally-ranked accommodations and easy access to the top attractions in the City of Kings. Our caring staff is happy to take care of your every need, from assisting with meeting services to recommending the best places to visit in historical and colonial Lima. |
Iorana Hotel, Superior Room  | For your most extraordinary holiday in Polynesia, come and stay at Iorana Hotel. Iorana Hotel is an optimal starting point to explore this amazing island and get to know its ancient culture and history. Offering comfortable accommodations on Easter Island, in Polynesia, Iorana Hotel is a good base to visit such a magnificent place, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its innumerable beauties. The breathtaking natural landscapes and the Moai, huge monolithic human figures carved from rock by the early Rapanui people, will surely amaze you. A wide range of tours can be arranged at Iorana Hotel, to take the best from your holiday on Easter Island. And within short distance from the hotel, several tourist facilities are available, including telephones, internet point, tourism office, currency exchange and restaurants. Iorana Hotel, Easter Islands, includes: Breakfast & Lunch or Dinner. |
JW Marriott Hotel Cuzco, Deluxe Room   | Located in the city’s historical center, the JW Marriott Hotel Cusco combines the needs of today’s luxury traveler with the design elements of an architecturally stunning archaeological site. This 5-star Cusco hotel offers easy access to Peru’s iconic attractions and towns including Machu Picchu, the Urubamba Sacred Valley, Ollantaytambo and Pisaq. History-seekers will find Peruvian cultural artifacts in the hotel’s two exhibition halls. Accommodations at this luxury hotel in Cusco are equipped with the latest technology including Wi-Fi, LCD cable TVs, and oxygen systems for a fee. Designed around a colonial convent, this hotel in Peru features resort-like amenities including a Cusco restaurant with excellent Peruvian cuisine, a bar and a full-service spa offering a relaxation heated pool, sauna, steam room and treatments inspired by ancient techniques. The JW Marriott Hotel Cusco also offers 1,442sq.ft. of meeting space and professional planners to assist in creating your perfect event in Cusco. |
Sol y Luna Hotel, Standard Room  | The beautiful hotel of Sol y Luna is located just half a mile from the town of Urubamba in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. It provides a perfect base to explore the valley, and because it is a few hundred metres lower than Cusco allows a more gradual acclimatization to the altitude.
Built from local materials, Sol y Luna's 28 bungalows are made up of 23 doubles, 3 family bungalows and 2 suites, all set within a colourful garden. All bungalows are ensuite and have king-size beds and private verandas. The family bungalows are two-floor bungalows with a king-size bed on the ground floor and two double beds on the second floor. Suites are two-floor bungalows with a king-size bed on the ground floor and a living room on the second floor. They also have TVs and DVD players. The Killa Wasi Restaurant features Novo Andino cuisine, a distinctive blend of Andean, coastal and international flavours. Chef's specialities include sautéed slices of Alpaca in a coconut curry, and shrimp-stuffed trout. The Chicha Wasi pub above the restaurant features a full international bar. |
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LAND ONLY PRICES
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| Thru Apr 2014 | $2774 | $3584 | $3328 | $4497 |
Please call for International Airfares in Economy or Business Class.
Prices are based on a minimum of 2 persons traveling together. Extra nights and triple occupancy rates are available upon request for Easter Island. Prices are not valid during certain holidays. The order of the excursions may change in Easter Island depending on various factors.
Chilean Government Fee for each U.S. Passport Holder is locally collected in cash upon arrival in Chile. Local Chilean and Peruvian Departure Taxes, Rail Taxes as well as International and local airfares (Lima, Easter Island, Lima) are not included.
The lorana Hotel in Easter Island will serve Breakfast and Dinner throughout.
Silver and Gold Program Feature: All Transfers, Touring and Sightseeing via Private Car with Private Guide and Vistadome Rail Tickets from Ollantaytambo/Machu Picchu.
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| Gold Museum |
| Duration: Half Day | Operates: Daily | Private Car: |
| Thru Dec '12 |
$106 |
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| Drive to the modern district of Monterrico to visit the renowned Gold Museum. Time to admire its priceless collection of pre-Columbian gold artifacts. |
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| Archaeological Museum & Larco Herrera Museum |
| Duration: Half Day | Operates: Daily | Private Car: |
| Thru Dec '12 |
$144 |
$84 |
$64 |
$64 |
| Learn about Peru’s pre-Columbian history in two of Lima’s finest museums. First, visit the Museum of Anthropology and Archaeology; its collection documents the development of every major culture and civilization of Peru from the first huntergatherers to modern times. Then, on to the Larco Herrera Museum, housed in a beautiful 18th Century Colonial Mansion, featuring the most extensive collection of pre-Columbian art in Peru. You’ll see fine examples of textiles as well as the tools ancient Peruvians used to make metals, huaco ceramics and gold and silver pieces with semiprecious stones. |
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| Caral (with box lunch) |
| Duration: Full Day | Operates: Daily | Private Car: |
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$643 |
$335 |
$233 |
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| Drive north of Lima to the sacred city of Caral, the oldest city in the Americas, second only to Mesopotamia in age. Currently being excavated by archaeologist Ruth Shady, the city was first occupied around 2627 B.C. and settled until about 2000 B.C. This sprawling city with 17 pyramids is highlighted by the Piramide Mayor, an adobe structure over 18 meters high. Box lunch is included. Return transfer to your hotel in Lima. |
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| Markets In Lima |
| Duration: Half Day | Operates: Daily | Private Car: |
| Thru Oct 31 '12 |
$254 |
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| Perhaps one of the most unforgettable experiences you can have in Lima – or anywhere else in the world – is to visit the local markets. Depart your hotel early in the morning to visit the bustling and world-famous fish market in Villa Maria del Triunfo. You’ll see almost all of the fish that the Pacific Ocean provides on a daily basis; this market is the central distribution center for most of South America. Don’t worry – plastic boots are available so your feet won’t get wet! Then, on to the wholesale fruit and vegetable market, with its freshly grown treasures from the coastal highlands and the jungles of Peru. Walk along the stalls and see the huge variety and abundant supplies of Peru’s most interesting products. |
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| Cooking Demonstration In Lima |
| Duration: Half Day | Operates: Daily | Private Car: |
| Thru Oct 31 '12 |
$225 |
$172 |
$154 |
$149 |
| Transfer to one of the finest gourmet restaurants in Lima for a culinary experience. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to meet the Chef and prepare two of the coast’s typical Peruvian dishes: the famous “Ceviche” and delicious “Causa” stuffed with crab. Then, learn how to create the famous Peruvian Pisco Sour, prepared by an expert. After demonstrations, taste all the dishes you’ve prepared and also some of the Peruvian soft drinks. Return transfer to your hotel. |
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| Chinese Delights |
| Duration: Half Day | Operates: Daily | Private Car: |
| Thru Oct 31 '12 |
$243 |
$139 |
$110 |
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| In Lima there are more ‘chifas’ (restaurants serving Peruvian-style Chinese food) than traditional Peruvian restaurants? The Peruvians are thrilled that the Chinese chefs have created a fusion of original Chinese dishes with the tastes and ingredients of Peru. A delicious Chinese lunch will be served at a popular local restaurant with time to discover Lima’s Chinatown. |
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| Huacas Tour With An Archaeologist |
| Duration: Half Day | Operates: Wednesday thru Sunday | Private Car: |
| Thru Oct 31 '12 |
$413 |
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| Visit two of Lima’s most famous ancient oracle centers accompanied by an expert archaeologist. Begin the tour at the great clay and adobe pyramid of Huaca Pucllana located in the Miraflores district of central Lima, built from seven platforms. It served as an important ceremonial center between the years of 200AD and 700AD. The structure is surrounded by a plaza, or central square, that borders the outer limits and small clay adobe huts. Continue to Huaca Hallamarca (also called Pan de Azucar or Sugar Bread). This pre-Inca adoration place is a pyramidal huaca built with adobes which has now been completely restored with a small museum containing archaeological exhibits. |
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| Taverns & Huariques |
| Duration: Half Day | Operates: Daily | Private Car: |
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$243 |
$139 |
$110 |
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| Visit to one of the oldest taverns and best-loved huariques (hidden nooks where food is served) in Lima. We begin in the Main Square at Cordano’s Tavern, to sample the fresh-baked bread and locally cured ham. This traditional bar & restaurant opened in 1905 and it has been the haunt of numerous politicians and other important figures in Peru. Our discovery continues with a stop at Queirolo to sample Mussels a la Chalaca and taste the establishment’s famous Pisco Sour. Founded in 1880 in the Pueblo Libre district by an Italian immigrant to Peru, Santiago Queirolo Raggio, the Antigua Taberna Queirolo is believed to be one of the oldest restaurants in Peru; as you walk in, you immediately notice many of the details have not changed over the hundred-plus years it has been open. This is one of those places where people come over a lifetime to eat, drink, and spend long afternoons lost in conversation. After the visit, return to the hotel.
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| Magic Fountain Excursion |
| Duration: Half Day | Operates: Wednesday thru Sunday | Private Car: |
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$85 |
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| Visit the Magic Water Circuit located in the historic Reserve Park which has become one of the newest and most visited attraction in our city. Honored with a Guinness Record, this circuit offers thirteen impressive fountains many of which are interactive that combine movement, lights and laser rays which dance with the music rhythm. This newly revamped park is a pride of Lima’s citizens. The largest fountain named “Magic Fountain” contains a jet which forces water to a height of over 80 m. Additional attractions are the Tunnel Fountain of Surprises, a 35 m walk-thru tunnel of water; the Children’s Fountain, a walk-in automated fountain; and a tunnel connecting the two sections of the park which contains an exhibition highlighting recent public works projects in Lima. The Fantasia Fountain, site of a regularly-scheduled laser and picture show, is 120 m in length and contains jets that are synchronized to music. After the visit, return to the hotel. |
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| Surfing Lessons |
| Duration: Half Day | Operates: Daily | Private Car: |
| Thru Oct 31 '12 |
$110 |
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Includes: Board, Wet Suit, Accessories and Insurance
Morning transfer from your hotel to the nearby beaches of La Costa Verde in Miraflores. Upon arrival at the beach (chosen by your surfing instructor) the equipment will be unloaded. Prepare for the lesson on surfing theory, dependent on weather conditions. Then, it’s time to practice. First, a combination of Yoga and Pilates to stretch your body before practicing the actual technique. Then, into the water to have fun and enjoy the experience. After surfing for a while, return transfer to your hotel. |
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| Pachacamac |
| Duration: Half Day | Operates: Daily (Except Monday) | Private Car: |
| Thru Dec '12 |
$113 |
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| Drive southeast of Lima to visit the Pachacamac Pilgrimage Center in the valley of Lurin. Built around 700 A.D. as a temple for the worship of the sun god, Pachacamac, this site housed an oracle that is believed to be one of the main pilgrimage centers in pre-Columbian Peru, on the same level as Cuzco. Pilgrims flocked here from all over to worship Pachacamac, who was believed to be the creator of the world and its creatures. The site includes palaces, plazas and temples that have been painstakingly restored. The on-site museum houses have a vast collection of local relics. Return transfer to your hotel. |
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