Plaza de Armas, Lima, Peru
SOUTH SEE PASTEBOARD
& CENTRAL 4 AMERICA REGION
Zodiac landing, Galápagos Islands, Ecuador Giant tortoises, Galápagos Islands, Ecuador
ITINERARY
DAY 1 • Depart U. S. • Arrive in Lima, Peru Fly to Lima, Peru. José Antonio Deluxe or similar
DAY 2 • Lima Meet your fellow travelers, including those who took our optional pre-trip extension to The Peruvian Amazon: Treks, Cruises & Indigenous Communities. Then we set off to explore Lima’ s Miraflores district. Meals: B, L | José Antonio Deluxe or similar
DAY 3 • Lima • Fish market • Larco Museum Visit the Chorrillos fish market to meet local fishermen and learn about this vital industry. Then, view the impressive collection of pre- Columbian artifacts at the Larco Museum. Later, enjoy a walking tour of downtown Lima, including the historical center, Central Market, and Chinese quarter. Meals: B, L | José Antonio Deluxe or similar
DAY 4 • Fly to Cuzco • Controversial Topic: Coca leaves • The Sacred Valley Fly to Cuzco, the center of the Incan world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, then drive to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. En route, visit the mountain village of Huayllarcocha to witness a weaving demonstration. Next, learn about the Controversial Topic of coca leaves from women who earn a living selling them. Meals: B, L, D | Villa Urubamba or similar
DAY 5 • A Day in the Life of Urubamba • GCF visit: Local school • Home-Hosted Lunch Experience A Day in the Life of the Urubamba community. After visiting a local school( when in session) suppported by Grand Circle Foundation, head to Urubamba’ s market to pick up ingredients for the Home-Hosted Lunch we’ ll share as guests of a Sacred Valley family. Meals: B, L, D | Villa Urubamba or similar
DAY 6 • Sacred Valley • Machu Picchu Witness a traditional healing ceremony by a curandero, an Andean medicine man, then travel by train to Machu Picchu. At the base of the mountain, take a bus up to Machu Picchu to see the remnants of the Ritual Baths, Palace of the Princess, the Main Fountain, and the Sun and Condor temples. Meals: B, L, D | El Mapi Hotel or similar
DAY 7 • Second visit to Machu Picchu Return to Machu Picchu this morning, when the ruins are quiet and uncrowded. You can explore the ruins on your own, or, depending on which trails are open, choose between two hikes to the Inca Bridge or the Sun Gate. Meals: B, L | El Mapi Hotel or similar
DAY 8 • Transfer to Cuzco • Ollantaytambo Return by train through the Urubamba Gorge before discovering the Ollantaytambo ruins. Then transfer by bus to Cuzco. Meals: B, L | José Antonio Cuzco Hotel or similar
DAY 9 • Cuzco • Qoricancha Sun Temple • San Blas • Optional Sacsayhuaman & Lunch Explore the Qoricancha Sun Temple, Cuzco’ s most important ceremonial structure during the Inca era. Then, enjoy a walking tour of the historic San Blas neighborhood. Then, you may choose to join an optional Sacsayhuaman tour that begins with lunch at a local restaurant followed by a short drive to Sacsayhuaman, an Incan archaeological site in the surrounding built out of huge stones, some weighing nearly 300 tons. This evening, gather at a local restaurant for a Peruvian Farewell Dinner. Meals: B, D | José Antonio Cuzco Hotel or similar
ADVENTURE HIGHLIGHT
On Days 6-7, spend two nights in Machu Picchu, giving you more time to explore the famous Inca city.
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