1st Day Arrive Lima & Private Transfer to Hotel
Service | Notes / Instructions |
Arrive Lima | Most flights arrive to Lima in the evening. |
We meet you at the airport | We will meet you outside of Lima airport arrivals hall. There will be a man with a sign with your names on. |
Private Transfer in Lima | Private Vehicle with English Speaking assistance to your Hotel in Lima. Approximately one hour. |
Luxury 5* Marriott Hotel Lima | Prime Deluxe Rooms With Ocean Views |
Luxury 5* J.W. Marriott Hotel Lima
The JW Marriott Hotel Lima is located in the Miraflores district, near the LarcoMar Shopping & Entertainment Center.
The Marriott Recently recognized by Conde Nast Traveler’s Gold List 2011 as one of the Best Places to Stay in The World, as chosen by readers.
Located atop Costa Verde’s rocky cliffs, overlooking the ocean and accessible by coastal path. It’s a draw for beachgoers, surfers, and paragliders.
This is a luxury 5* Hotel but for its safe, central, and excellent location is worth the little extra.
The Deluxe Rooms are there entry level rooms and come with sea views.
Guest rooms and suites offer spectacular panoramic views of the beautiful Pacific Ocean.
For your convenience, high-speed Internet is offered in all guest rooms and suites for a daily fee.
Spacious guest rooms at our hotel in Lima offer luxurious Marriott bedding and marble bathrooms.
Our luxury hotel in Lima, Peru, is proud to be the city’s first 100- percent smoke-free hotel.
Additional guest room amenities include cozy robes and slippers, mini- bars and LCD televisions.
Business travelers will enjoy large desks with conveniently placed lighting and ergonomic chairs. This hotel has a smoke-free policy.
2nd Day Private Lima Gastronomic Tour
Service | Notes / Instructions |
The Lima Gourmet Company Private Gastronomic Tour | Pick up in your Hotel Foyer at 09:45 drop off at around 15:00. Lunch is included. |
The Lima Gourmet Company Gastronomic Tour
Tourism in Lima Peru, once omitted from travelers’ lists while visiting the country, has been steadily attracting the attention of globe- trotters and adventure-seekers.
While there is an abundance of tours in Lima that follow the typical tourist circuits led by traditional guided monologues, we believe that a hands-on experience, savoring the food, chatting with real limeños and visiting the top restaurants, districts and historical points the locals prefer is a much more dynamic and exciting way to see the city.
We’ve designed this Lima Peru tour to be an ideal introduction to the city and Peruvian culture so that you can get a good feel of the city in just five hours.
Now you have no excuse not to fall in love with the city before heading to Machu Picchu, the Amazon or even if you’re just here for work.
This Lima Peru tour starts at a local roastery, where they hand-pick the coffee beans daily, for an organic Peruvian coffee. You will also tour the colonial streets of the bohemian district, Barranco, home to artists, musicians and the city’s top art galleries.
From here you’ll visit a traditional market in the San Isidro district to try exotic fruits and local products and learn the ancient myths and legends associated with them.
The third stop is one of the city’s top seafood restaurants (cebichería), Embarcadero 41 Fusión, on Avenida La Mar in the Miraflores district – a stop other tours in Lima won’t take you. You’ll discover the secrets to the perfect Ceviche and Pisco Sour as you prepare the dish and cocktail yourself with the head chef and bartender.
The last stop is for lunch at la Huaca Pucllana, a restaurant within a pre-Incan archeological complex – undoubtedly a highlight of tourism in Lima Peru. This prestigious restaurant is so impressive that the King of Spain, Mick Jagger, Bill and Hillary Clinton, just to name a few, have made sure not to miss it during their trips to Lima. You’ll enjoy a variety of gourmet Peruvian dishes as well as four different desserts and another pisco-based cocktail.
3th Day Fly Cusco & Private Tour of Cusco
Service | Notes / Instructions |
Fly Cusco | We pick you up from your Hotel Foyer at 07:00 for an approx. 60 minute Private Transfer back to the airport for the flight to Cusco. Flights depart at 10:00 and arrive to Cusco at 11:20. |
Private Transfer in Cusco | We will be waiting for you outside of Cusco Airport Arrival Hall with a sign with our and your names on it. An approx. 15-minute Private Transfer to your Hotel in Cusco. |
Luxury 5* Monasterio Hotel Cusco | Superior Rooms |
Afternoon Private Cusco City Tour | Pick up in your Hotel Foyer at approx. 13:45. Returns at approx. 18:00. |
Luxury 5* Monasterio Hotel
Right beside the lively Cuzco
Central Square is Hotel Monasterio, a former monastery and national monument dating from 1592. This delightful hotel combines its centuries-old charm and ambience with luxury hotel service, inspired restaurants and boutique rooms and suites.
The ideal hotel from which to discover the delights of Cuzco, its doors open to a vibrant scene of old and modern architecture, markets, galleries and restaurants serving ‘new Andean’ cuisine.
The building was seriously damaged by the earthquake in 1650, and upon restoration the beautiful Chapel was added. It is decorated in the indigenous Baroque style with gold-plated pictures frames and truly magnificent paintings by the best artists of the Cusquenian Art School, depicting scenes from the life of San Antonio Abad.
The Monastery was originally built in 1595 on the site of the palace of Inca Amaru Qhala. In 1598, it was founded as the Seminary of San Antonio Abad by the sixth Bishop of Cuzco, Monsignor Antonio de la Raya, to train Catholic priests.
Art and architecture
The building which houses Belmond Hotel Monasterio is steeped in history and hosts its very own art collection. You don’t need to travel far to soak up the local culture.
Guest services
Whether you’re into white water rafting or a four-day trek through the Sacred Valley, there’s plenty of fresh air fun just outside the hotel walls. Our team can arrange guided cultural tours, classes in traditional crafts or an afternoon cooking regional specialties with our Chef.
Therapy suite
Choose relaxing aromatherapy or a reviving Thai massage from the massage menu. Or call your personal Bath Butler to prepare an exquisite and indulgent end to a day of adventure and exploration.
Business and events
The historical building offers a unique backdrop for your conference, team building or incentive event. The glorious Baroque chapel and cloistered courtyard make an exquisitely romantic setting for a wedding.
Enjoy modern comfort surrounded by timeless charm. Each Room is wonderfully unique, reflecting the monastery’s charm and elegance. Rich wood furnishings, antique artwork and architectural quirks add to the historic atmosphere.
Superior Rooms
Feature warm and inviting Spanish colonial décor, king-size or twin beds and luxurious marble bathrooms. Each Room is wonderfully unique, reflecting the monastery’s charm and elegance.
Views across a cloistered courtyard or the Hotel’s beautifully restored exteriors are sure to inspire.
These luxurious rooms feature rich wood furnishings and antique artwork, and some Rooms can be enriched with oxygen to combat the effects of Cusco’s high altitude.
All rooms also offer:
- Individually controlled heating system and air conditioning
- Personal safety box
- Televisions
- Telephone
- Complimentary Wi-Fi Internet connection
- Rooms can be enriched with oxygen to combat the effects of Cusco’s high altitude.
Dining in the Monasterio Sample the Mediterranean cuisine and distinctive charm of Illary Restaurant. At El Tupay, French-inspired dishes and Bohemian Nights with local singers are not to be missed.
Hotel Monasterio is located right next to Palacio Nazarenas and you may add any dining expense to your account.
The Lobby Bar
Join us at the Lobby Bar after an exciting day of sightseeing. The tranquil atmosphere offers the perfect place to relax and sample a traditional pisco sour with canapés.
In the late afternoons, sink in front of the roaring fire and enjoy the smooth sounds of Cusco’s finest Jazz musicians.
Private Afternoon Cusco City Tour
Tambomachay – This was an Inca sanctuary dedicated to the cult of water, a place reserved for Inca Royalty.
Puca Pucara – This is an Inca archaeological site located again on the peak of a hill and is thought to be a military position and an administrative center.
Qenko – A sanctuary dedicated to the adoration of animals, and consists of ruins formed by a rocky site with stairs in a zigzag, and a main building similar to a circular amphitheater where 19 window sills are located as a way of seats.
Sacsayhuamán – Its construction took over seven decades and required the work of 20,000 men approximately, both for the foundations and hewn stone works, the transportation of materials, carving and stones setting.
Cusco Cathedral – One of the finest Colonial Cathedrals in the Americas.
Coricancha – Originally named Inti Qancha (‘ Temple of the Sun’) was the most important temple in the Inca Empire, dedicated primarily to Inti, the Sun God.
4th Day Private Sacred Valley Tour
Service | Notes / Instructions |
Private Full Day Tour Sacred Valley of the Inca | Pick Up in your Hotel Foyer at 08:30. Lunch is included. Returns at approx. 18:30. |
Lunch at Posada Tunupa | Buffet Lunch is included at Posada Tunupa. |
5* Palacio Nazarenas Hotel – Cusco | Junior Suites |
Full Day Private Sacred Valley of the Inca Tour
Pisac Market | Pisac Ruins | Lunch Posada Tunupa | Ollantaytambo
Pisac Market
A famed hill town, Pisac is a great place to purchase top quality Andean knitwear at lower prices than visitors will find in major cities during their travels in Peru.
Woven blankets, tapestries, and alpaca garments such as sweaters and mittens, colorful fabric and accessories are found in abundance at the Pisac market in addition to pottery, jewelry, and other handicrafts.
Though Pisac’s biggest crafts market takes place on Sunday, you will find fewer tourists and smaller crowds in general if you visit the weekday craft markets.
The village’s largest produce market is also held on Sunday, bringing a multitude of vendors from the countryside to supply the local population with produce, fresh from the fields.
Pisac Inca Ruins
It’s not hard to succumb to the charms of sunny Pisac, a bustling colonial village at the base of a spectacular Inca fortress perched on a mountain spur. Its pull is universal and recent years have seen an influx of expats and new age followers in search of an Andean Shangri- la. Located just 33km northeast of Cuzco by a paved road, it’s the most convenient starting point to the Sacred Valley.
The ruins are separated along the ridge into four groups: Pisac, Intihuatana, Q’allaqasa, and Kinchiracay. The Intihuatana group includes the Temple of the Sun, baths, altars, water fountains, a ceremonial platform, and an Intihuatana, a volcanic outcrop carved into a “hitching post for the Sun” (or Inti).
With military, religious, and agricultural structures, the site served at least a triple purpose. Researchers believe that Pisac defended the southern entrance to the Sacred Valley, while Choquequirao defended the western entrance, and the fortress at Ollantaytambo the northern. Inca Pisac controlled a route which connected the Inca Empire with the border of the rain forest.
Ollantaytambo
After lunch, we proceed onto Ollantaytambo an attractive little town located at the western end of the Sacred Valley. The town has been built on top of original Inca foundations and is the best surviving example of Inca town planning.
The town is located at the foot of some spectacular Inca ruins which protected the strategic entrance to the lower Urubamba Valley. The temple area is at the top of steep terracing which helped to provide excellent defenses.
Stone used for these buildings was brought from a quarry high up on the opposite side of the Urubamba River – an incredible feat involving the efforts of thousands of workers. The complex was still under construction at the time of the conquest and was never completed.
5th Day Hiram Bingham Train to Machu Picchu
Service | Notes / Instructions |
Private Transfer out Cusco and First Class Vistadome Train to Machu Picchu | Pick Up in your Hotel Foyer at 8:00 for the thirty-minute private transfer to Poroy train station. Catch the 09:05 Luxury Hiram Bingham Train to Machu Picchu, Arriving at 12:24. Gourmet Brunch is included on board. |
Private Machu Picchu Tour | 2-3 Hours with plenty of time to ask questions. |
Luxury 5* Pueblo Hotel Machu Picchu | Superior Rooms Gourmet Dinner is included in the Hotel. |
Luxury Hiram Bingham Train
To Machu Picchu
The Hiram Bingham is an exclusive Luxury Orient Express service operated by Peru Rail, all service inclusive where you will enjoy a full day of unforgettable experiences.
The service includes:
- Champagne Reception
- Brunch and dinner on board.
- Exclusive Bus return to the citadel of Machu Picchu.
- Entrance to Machu Picchu.
- Guided tour in the citadel.
- Afternoon tea at the Machu
- Picchu Sanctuary Lodge
- Gourmet Dinner & Small Show included on the return journey
Observation Car: At the back of the Hiram Bingham is the Observation car, offering a space in which to truly appreciate the stunning Peruvian landscape. Observations cars are a great addition to any train and this one is furnished with dark wood, polished brass and large cushioned seats, thus making it the perfect place to sit, relax and watch the unfolding Peruvian landscape.
Carriages: The carriages are luxurious with elegant decoration in the style of the 1920′s Pullman trains. Each of the four carriages has been furnished in polished wood and brass, with large chairs and plenty of space.
Luxury 5* Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel
Breakfast | A la Carte Dinner | Orchid, Hummingbird, and Nature Tours Included
How does one best prepare for a visit to the enigmatic Lost City of the Incas? Nothing less than a natural paradise will do — a paradise where one connects completely with the sacred energy of the mountain. In Inkaterra’s vacation paradise and luxury boutique Hotel, a pueblo of luxurious whitewashed bungalow nestles into terraced hills. Spa services use sublime natural essences, and a first-class restaurant boasts stunning views of the rushing Vilcanota River.
The train station is only steps away but Inkaterra Machu Picchu Hotel exists in a world apart. An intimate 85-cottage luxury Hotel in sprawling Andean style village within the secluded 12 acres of exquisite beauty, where guests follow stone pathways to their rooms, located in comfortable one or two-story whitewashed casitas.
Pueblo Hotel includes several services in their prices being:
- Your choice of 6 tours
- Detailed below
- A la carte Dinner
- Welcome gift
- Tea Time
- Happy Hour
- Breakfast
Optional Tours – All Included
Birds (2 Hours)
Walk early in the morning to take advantage of the optimum time for cloud-forest bird watching. Begin at a river observatory, with the possibility of sighting the sought-after torrent duck and the white-capped dipper.
Then proceed to a productive tanager feeding area, where silver-beaked, blue-necked, fawn-breasted and saffron-crowned tanagers can be found. Along the hotel’s pathways, be on the lookout for the cock-of-the-rock, the golden-headed quetzal and many of the 18 different hummingbirds identified on the grounds, including the booted racket-tail and the green- and-white hummingbirds, which are native to the area.
Orchids (2 Hours)
Walk through the orchid garden to observe some of the hotel’s 372 different native orchids in bloom. Discover this extraordinary plant family, which has captured the human imagination for centuries.
From the largest orchid flower in the world – the Phragmipedium caudatum, to tiny flowering specimens properly appreciated only through a magnifying glass, there are orchids to amaze both the newly inquisitive and the expert, including species new to science which have been discovered on the hotel grounds.
Nature Walk (2 Hours)
Walk along the hotel’s trails, and discover the fascinating yet fragile ecosystem of the Machu Picchu cloud forest, and learn about its many indigenous plants and animals.
The Nature Walk offers guests a glimpse of cloud forest flora: ferns, bromeliads and orchids and fauna -an interesting variety of birds; as well as an introduction to the Vilcanota river system, the Observatory, the tea garden and house.
Tea Plantation (2 Hours)
Visit our organic tea (Camellia Sinensis) plantation and tea house to discover the wonders of the traditional tea making process. Take part as the freshly picked leaves are pressed over wooden blocks and finally seal your own tea bag. A glass of fresh iced-tea is included.
Twilight Walk (2 Hours)
This early evening walk is designed to connect on a spiritual level with the environment and the historical energy of the Machu Picchu area. With special attention placed on nature’s core elements, the walk pauses at the Rocotal Observatory to appreciate an enchanting waterfall and sacred pre-Inca pictographs.
Spectacled Bear Project (2 Hours)
Spectacled Bear Project, The Inka Terra Association (ITA) and the Peruvian National Institute of Natural Resources (INRENA) manage the Inkaterra Machu Picchu Spectacled Bear Project, an effort designed to recover bears that have been negatively affected by human impact, and reintroduce them into their natural habitat.
Once common throughout the Andes, the spectacled bear is now critically endangered. Visits to the project are organized with advanced coordination to gain insight into the world of these large mammals (the only bear species in South America), and learn about the challenges they face to survive in today’s world.
6th Day Revisit Machu Picchu & Vistadome Train to Cusco
Service | Notes / Instructions |
Private Machu Picchu Tours | There are 4 additional Machu Picchu Tours you may choose from. There are no additional charges, you are only limited by your time and energy. |
Lunch | Buffet Lunch is included at the 5* Sanctuary Lodge Hotel. (12:00 – 15:00) |
Vistadome Train | Catch the 17:50 Hiram train returning to Poroy Train Station at 21:13. A Four Course Gourmet Dinner & Small Show on the train tonight. |
Private Transfer in Cusco | Approx. 90 minutes to your Hotel. |
Luxury 5* Monasterio Hotel Cusco | Superior Rooms |
Private Machu Picchu Tours
Today you will enjoy further Private Guided Tours of Machu Picchu.
You may start at Dawn or as you wish. All tours are included and you are only limited by your time and energy.
The Sun Gate (2 Hours)
Inti Punku the Sun Gate marks the entrance to Machu Picchu.
It is a one-hour uphill hike to the southeast of the Sanctuary, climbing more than 300 meters. The hike is on the original Inca trail and is paved with Inca stones.
There is a spectacular view from the gate (pictured).
Apu Machu Picchu (4 to 5 Hours Roundtrip)
The hike to the summit of Apu Machu Picchu is 2 ½ hours and can be quite steep in places.
This trail, accessed from Machu Picchu, joins parts of the Inca trail leading to the Sun Gate before climbing to the mountain’s highest point. From there, enjoy the view of soaring eagles as well as Machu Picchu and other significant ruins in the area, such as Putukusi, Huayna Picchu, Salkantay mountain and the Vilcanota River view.
This is a breathtaking hike, lot of orchids along the way, birds in the bushy areas, and with every stop the view is gets better and better. The climb is 600 meters uphill, so a reasonable level of fitness is required.
*** Access to Apu Machu Picchu is controlled by special tickets which need to be purchased in advance by us. Access is
07:00 – 11:00. Please ask to have these tickets included in your tour if desired***
Inka Bridge (Bridge 1 Hour Round Trip)
This hike is to the south west of Machu Picchu, a nice original trail that overlooks the Aobamba valley and the Hydro-electric plant.
This Inca Bridge is a part of a mountain trail that heads west from Machu Picchu. The trail is a stone path, part of which is cut into a cliff face. A twenty-foot gap was left in this section of the carved cliff face, over a 1,900 feet drop that could be bridged with two tree trunks. When the tree trunks were removed then the trail became impassable to outsiders. The path is narrow and paved with original Inca stones.
The steep trail continues on and climbs the side of the mountain, leading adventurous travelers to a remote corner of this archaeological site. In addition to a magnificent bird’s-eye view of Machu Picchu, the summit also offers a perfect vantage point to the canyon of the Vilcanota River, the mountain of Putukusi and the distant snow-capped Andean peaks.
Huayna Picchu (3 – 4 Hours)
Huayna Picchu is the mountain you see behind Machu Picchu. Towering above the north end of Machu Picchu this steep mountain is often seen in the backdrop to the classic photos of the ruins.
The mountain is steep, but stone steps are laid along most of the way and where the mountain is steeper you will find steel cables used as handrails. For fit people it is not a difficult climb.
Very Limited Access!
Only 400 people are allowed to hike Huayna Picchu each day. You have to sign in at the entrance gate. The first 200 tickets are available for the 8:00am hike. The second 200 are available at 10:00am.
***You should buy these special tickets in advance with us to be sure you will have space for this hike***
The Vistadome Service
From Machu Picchu
This DELUXE train ride into the spectacular land of the Inca is highlighted by amazing views of valleys, Inca farming terraces, snowcapped mountains, and sub-tropical jungle. After arriving in Aguas Calientes, a shuttle bus will transport you to this magic, sacred, and mysterious town known as Machu- Picchu.
The Vistadome service has large panoramic windows and additional windows in the roof allowing you to enjoy the mountain scenery.
A snack and hot drink are included with the Vistadome service. There is also a table in front of you and posh leather seats which are very comfortable with plenty of leg room.
The Vistadome also has air conditioning and heating, leather seats that adjust the body to provide comfort and relaxation during the entire trip, and a traditional show as well as a fashion show to keep you entertained – as if the amazing scenery isn’t enough.
This service allows the visitor to be immersed and feel the Andean culture through its landscapes, music, dance and food carefully prepared with local ingredients.
On-board experience with the best comfort and quality service.
7th Day Luxury Andean Explorer Train to Lake Titicaca
Service | Notes / Instructions |
Private Transfer to Cusco Bus Station | Pick Up in your Hotel Foyer at 07:00 for the 15 min. Private transfer to the Bus Station. |
Luxury Andean Explorer Train to Puno (Lake Titicaca) | Departs at 07:30 and arrives to Puno at 18:00. An all-inclusive three course lunch is served in route Followed by tea time later in the afternoon. |
Private Transfer in Puno | We meet you at Puno train Station for the 15-minute private transfer to your Hotel. |
Luxury Andean Explorer Train – Cusco / Lake Titicaca
The Andean Explorer is exquisitely decorated in the fine manner of the great Pullman trains of the 1920’s and boasts a full fleet of refurbished coaches including dining cars and an open-air observation bar car, which is unique in South America.
On the journey passengers are served a three course lunch in the dining car followed by coffee served in the observation-bar car. The Andean Explorer runs between Lake Titicaca and Cuzco.
This service, full of romance and style, unites two of Peru’s top tourist destinations.
Observation / Bar Car – Andean Explorer Train
On the journey the train makes a gentle descent / ascent to slightly, lower / higher altitudes. One half of the journey showcases the gentler, rolling Andean Plains, where vicuña and alpaca can be seen, while the second half is dominated by the magnificent Andean mountains which tower over the deep valleys of the meandering Huatanay River. While traveling aboard the Andean Explorer, the glass-walled observation car provides the perfect opportunity to view the beautiful scenery.
Luxury 5* Libertador Hotel Lake Titicaca
Upon arrival to Lake Titicaca check into your Hotel, the Luxury Hotel Libertador, on the very shores of Lake Titicaca itself.
Los Uros Restaurant:
Where you will enjoy our buffet breakfast from 05:00 – 10:00a.m. Along with a marvelous view of Lake Titicaca, the restaurant offers a varied menu with international cuisine in a fusion of flavors typical of Peru.
Taquile Bar:
By the warm fireplace, watching a dazzling sunset over Lake Titicaca, you can enjoy our bartender’s specialties, among which are the coca sour and the famous “Pisco Sour”.
Superior Rooms
20m2 guest rooms with one or two beds, a fully equipped bath and a spectacular view.
Some are connected and some are non-smoking rooms.
Included:
- Wireless Internet
- Heating
- Minibar refrigerator
- Laundry service
- Room service 24 hours a day
Services:
- Business Center / Gift Shop
- Gym and Jacuzzi
8th Day Lake Titicaca Catamaran Cruise 2 Days / 1 Night
Service | Notes / Instructions |
Private Transfer to Copacabana, Bolivia | Pick Up in your Hotel Foyer in the morning for a private land transfer to Copacabana, Bolivia. |
Begin Tour of Lake Titicaca | As described below. |
Transturin Catamaran | Guest Cabins |
Titicaca Catamaran Cruise – (2 Days / 1 Night)
Sweet, clear and a deep diaphanous blue, Lake Titicaca shimmers above South America at 3,812 meters (12,507 feet), the highest navigable lake in the world. It is considered the spiritual homeland of the Andean peoples and its 41 starkly beautiful islands are topped with traditional villages and ancient stone ruins that echo with myths and legends.
Beneath fiery streaked sunset skies reflected in these luminous waters, cradled by snowcapped mountains, it can be difficult to refute such tales completely.
- The only cruise ships operating in Lake Titicaca.
- The Catamarans are not only transportation vessels, They are suitable for sightseeing cruises.
- Fully equipped cozy lake view cabins with private bath and shower.
- Relax and leisure while cruising the sacred lake of the Incas.
First Day of the Cruise
Puno / Copacabana / Sun Island
(North side) – Overnight Early land transfer to Copacabana, visit Sanctuary, board the Catamaran Cruise Ship and sailing to the Sun Island, the legendary birthplace of the Inca Empire.
Visit Challapampa Village and enjoy of the participative tourism, visitors have the opportunity to interact with one of the most unspoiled indigenous Titicaca villages through an innovative program organized with the local community visiting their own museum, chapel, school, a typical house, sailing in their vessels to an Inca holy temple, Andean ritual and walking through Inca trails.
Romantic candle light dinner and overnight on board the Catamaran in lake view cabins with private facilities.
9th Day Lake Titicaca Catamaran Cruise Cont. – Transfer to La Paz
Service | Notes / Instructions |
Continue Tour of Lake Titicaca | As described below. |
Transfer to La Paz | Afternoon transfer to your Hotel in La Paz |
Luxury 5* Casa Grande Hotel La Paz, Bolivia | Executive King Suite |
Second Day of the Cruise
Sun Island (North side) / Sun Island (South side) / Inti Wata Complex / Chua / La Paz Catamaran Cruise Ship sails across the lake enjoying breakfast and the panorama visiting the Pilkokaina Inca Palace.
Continue to the Inti Wata Cultural Complex including the Ekako Underground Museum, the traditional medicine and the Titikaka Reed Shipbuilders display centers, the Pachamama agricultural Inca terraces, a handicraft center, the Intica lounge and at the Manco Kapac look out the largest variety of Andean camelids.
Snack in the Complex.
Inti Wata Cultural Complex – Sun Island
- Visit the Inca Garden, steps and the Inca fountain as well as the Inti Wata Complex at Sun Island. Includes a unique sailing experience aboard a huge Titikaka Traditional vessel.
- The main private attraction of Bolivia.
- Located a few meters away from the main Inca remains at Sun Island.
- 2 Underground museums. Authentic Inca made agricultural terraces. An authentic altar from Tiawanaku where visitors participate in an ancient Kallawaya ceremony.
- The cultural complex also includes the largest totora reed vessel of lake
- Titicaca. Visitors to the Complex sail aboard this impressive Titicaca typical vessel from the Inca steps to the Pilkokaina Inca Palace going back in time to experience Titicaca and transoceanic primitive navigation.
- Both the Inti Wata Cultural Complex and the Inti Wata vessel are exclusive attractions available only to Catamaran Cruise Ship clients
Includes:
- Land transportation
- Sailing onboard the catamaran
- Meals mentioned in the program
- Visits mentioned in the program
- Bilingual guide service (Span-English)
- Transport service to / from the hotel
- Embarkation fee
- Insurance
Not Included: Drinks, tips, personal expenses.
****Land transfer to the city of La Paz – Arrival in the evening****
Cruise Itinerary
Day 1 | |||
Puno – Copacabana | Bus | 3 hrs. | Escort guide |
Copacabana | Land tour Visits: Cathedral, Main Square | ½ hr. | Bilingual guide |
Copacabana – Sun Island | Catamaran | 1 hr. | Bilingual guide |
Sun Island (South – North) | Catamaran Buffet lunch on board | ½ hr. | |
Sun Island (North Side) | Land tourVisits: Challapampa native village Challapampa museum Chinkana Inca Holy Temple Inca Sacred Rock | 4 hrs. | Bilingual guide |
Sun Island (North Side) | Catamaran Overnight Buffet dinner and Sun Island natives’ folkloric demonstration on board |
Day 2 | |||
Sun Island (North- South) | Catamaran Buffet breakfast on board Visit: Pilkokaína Inca Palace | ½ hr. | |
Sun Island (South Side) | Land Tour Visits: Inca Garden Inca Steps Inca Water Spring Sun Island Inti Wata Complex ® (Exclusive) | 1 ½ hr. | Bilingual guide |
Sun Island (South Side) | RA Replica (Reed Vessel) Activities: Ancient sailing demonstration (Exclusive) | ½ hr. | Bilingual guide |
Sun Island – Chua | Catamaran Passing on the way: Tiquina Strait Lunch on board | 3 hrs. | Bilingual guide |
Chua – La Paz | Bus | 1 ½ hrs. | Bilingual guide |
Casa Grande Hotel – La Paz
Casa Grande Hotel has chic rooms with air conditioning, flat-screen TVs and private balconies. Some rooms also feature private balconies with city views and bathrooms with spa baths.
An outdoor and an indoor swimming pool can be enjoyed in this modern hotel with designer style décor in La Paz.
There are spa and gym facilities and 2 on-site bars. A daily buffet breakfast is included.
The restaurant features international food. San Miguel commercial area and Mega center Shopping Mall are 2 km from Casa Grande.
El Alto International Airport is 15 km away.
10th Day Private Tour of La Paz & Moon Valley
Service | Notes / Instructions |
La Paz City and Moon Valley Tour | Pick up from your Hotel Foyer at approx. 09:00. Return at approx. 17:00 |
Lunch | Lunch is included at a good local Restaurant |
5* Casa Grande Hotel La Paz, Bolivia | Executive King Suites |
La Paz City and Moon Valley Tour – Full Day
Pick up from the hotel and visit the famous Witch Doctor’s Market, San Francisco Colonial Church and the typical handicrafts of the Sagarnaga Street. The tour continues to Plaza Murillo where the Cathedral, the Government Palace and the National Congress buildings are located. Visit to the Museum of Folklore and Ethnography, an architectural monument whose main wall shows a Mestizo Barroqui style. This estate belonged to the Marquez of Villa Verde, were among its exhibition rooms the pottery, textiles and plume art stand out.
Continue to the famous colonial street Jaen where interesting museums are clustered together followed by the visit to the replica of the semi-subterranean temple of the Tiwanaku Culture and Drive to Killi -Killi a scenic view point from where the contrasts of the city of La Paz surrounded by snowcapped mountains can be appreciated. To change scenery, the tour continues to the residential areas of Obrajes, Calacoto and La Florida a stroll around the commercial area, visiting boutiques with exclusive baby alpaca products and renowned jewelry stores.
Valley of the Moon
Visit to the unique Moon Valley, where passengers will have the opportunity to walk around, and visit a ceramic workshop with a demonstration of the art of pottery.
Service Includes: Private transportation, lunch, bilingual guide and museums admission fee.
11th Day Fly Uyuni, Bolivia
Service | Notes / Instructions |
Private Transfer to La Paz Airport | We pick you up at the appropriate time for an Approx. 15 minute Private Transfer to the airport. |
Fly Uyuni | Morning Flight to Uyuni. |
Lunch | Lunch is included at Mongos restaurant. |
Tour | Excursion to the Uyuni Salt Flat & visit the Colchani Village. |
Hotel Luna Salada (Hotel made of Salt) | Guest Rooms |
Uyuni – Salt Flats – Colchani
Excursion to the Uyuni Salt Flat, visit the Colchani Village, the crafts and the piles of salt, the eyes of Salt, the Salt Flat and the Incahuasi Island.
In the afternoon visit the Tunupa Volcano, the surrounding and the Chantani Village where there is a local museum.
***Overnight stay at Luna Salada Salt Hotel in Colchani
Hotel Luna Salada
Group of companies, with a presence in the international and domestic market, offering high quality services in the field of Hospitality, Travel and Tour Operator, Restaurant and Catering.
Our Mission is to Provide Luxury hospitality and tourism services with the highest quality, seeking harmony with the environment and appreciation of culture.
Values
- Responsibility to our guests, employees, communities and the environment.
- Culture to re-value the legacy of our ancestors.
- Customize the experience of each guest.
Guest Rooms
Rooms with spectacular views of the Salar de Uyuni, built entirely of salt, finely-woven fabrics in the area, offering comfort and tranquility for our guests.
All rooms are equipped with bathroom amenities, room fire alarms, Heating System, 220 Volts, hairdryer, private bathroom, hot water, salt desk, king or twin beds, goose down pillows, thermal sheets, electric blankets in winter, and laundry service.
Fully Equipped with:
- Hairdryer.
- Private Bathrooms of Salt.
- Non Smoking
- Central Heating.
- Wi-Fi (extra fee).
- Individual Heating.
- Hotel is built with Salt Blocks.
12th Day Salt Flat Tours
Service | Notes / Instructions |
Tours | You will cross again the Salt Flat to visit the Galaxy Cave, the Devil`s Cave and the Burned Town of San Pedro de Quemez. |
San Pedro de Quemez Hotel Salt Flat | Guest Rooms |
San Pedro de Quemez – The Burnt City, Galaxy Cave & Devil’s Cave
In 1879 the Chilean army invaded the territories of Bolivia of what now is known as the Municipality of San Pedro de Quemez. The old town was completely burned and so the survivors of this tragedy moved to another place.
Devil’s Cave is a pre-Incan cemetery from about 500-800AD. A narrow entrance leads into the cave with the graves, which were either dug into the bedrock or else built up from coral. Each grave had a small square entrance and could contain several bodies. The bodies were buried in the fetal position wrapped in a blanket with jewelery. The remains of skeletons or mummified bodies can still be seen in some of the graves.
Boutique 3* Tayka San Pedro de Quemez Hotel
At the southwestern tip of the salar, off the beaten track, is Hotel Tayka de Piedra. Built of rugged local stone, it lies near the village of San Pedro de Quemez, by the burned-down ruins of a pre-Columbian settlement.
This simple 15 room lodge situated on the southern border of the Uyuni Salt Flats on the outskirts of the small ancient town of San Pedro de Quemez, is made from volcanic rock.
All Rooms Include:
- Hot showers
- Radiators
- Additional heating
- Feather duvets
It has stunning views over the altiplano.
13th Day Salt Flat Tours & Arrive Ojo de Perdiz
Service | Notes / Instructions |
Tours | On route we will stop at the Chiguana Salt Flat, the Ollague Lookout, the small lagoons of Cañapa, Hedionda, Honda, Chiarkhota and Ramaditas. |
Ojo de Perdiz Hotel Salt Flat | Guest Rooms |
Hotel Tayka Ojo De Perdiz
To walk outside in an early dawn or to look up into a night sky filled with such a breathtaking array of stars will leave you struck silent in wonder.
The small hotel may just be the most remote accommodation on the continent and there is nothing anywhere within a vast distance of this place.
Built as a community project by four local families, with a capacity for 47 guests in basic but comfortable rooms, the simple hotel is very much in tune with its environment, blending into a stunning landscape – the impressive Siloli Desert expanse with its towering mountains in the background.
The setting for this hotel is probably the most dramatic in Bolivia and it is really this location, amid the high Andean desert landscape, rather than the property itself that is so inspiring.
14th Day Return Uyuni – Fly La Paz & Home
Service | Notes / Instructions |
Tours | On route we will stop at the Chiguana Salt Flat, the Ollague Lookout, the small lagoons of Cañapa, Hedionda, Honda, Chiarkhota and Ramaditas. |
Return Uyuni | Return to Uyuni in the afternoon. |
Fly La Paz | Afternoon Flight to La Paz, Bolivia (Flights to Lima available upon request) |
Fly Home | Have a nice flight. |
Our Services end upon arrival to La Paz Airport. |