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All our programmes can be tailor made according to your requirements, whether regarding the length of your tour, any special interests or specific activities, flight reservations, optional destinations or tours.
December 28: Lima
Upon Arrival in Lima, reception at the airport by an Andean American Tours representative and transfer to the selected hotel . Rest of the day to relax and there you will receive a briefing on your tour; vouchers covering all the services included in your tour and additional information on the organisation of your Peru trip. No meals included.
December 29: Lima - Sacred Valley of the Inkas
Breakfast in your hotel.
After breakfast, flight to Cuzco. For those wishing to continue with their discovery of Peru, a full-day excursion to Urubamba, the Sacred Valley of the Inkas. Visit the village of Pisac, founded during Colonial times. On Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays the Indians barter their products, and artisans from all over the area sell their woven alpaca wool blankets and ponchos, engraved gourds, antique reproductions and jewellery. On Sundays, it is also the meeting place for the local Mayors of the region, who come dressed in their traditional costumes, to attend morning mass. After a buffet lunch, a visit to Ollantaytambo, the only Inca town which is still inhabited. Explore the ruins above Ollantaytambo before transferring to the hotel of your choice in the Sacred Valley. Dinner on your own.
December 30: Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu
Breakfast in your hotel.
An early start by Vistadome train to Aguas Calientes. Guided visit of the most spectacular ancient city in the world. This fabulous city contains houses, temples, warehouses, a large central square; and all connected by narrow roads and steps that are surrounded by terraces cut into the mountain side. After the tour, free time to enjoy this spiritual wonder. Opportunity for a guided trek (approx 1 hour) up to the sungate (Intipunku), which is a part of the Inca Trail, for a magical view of the sanctuary or alternatively an unguided climb to the top of Wayna Picchu, with a magnificent view of the whole Sanctuary (recommended for fit individuals only). Accommodation at the hotel of your choice. Lunch and dinner on your own.
December 31: Machu Picchu – Cuzco
Breakfast in your hotel.
Opportunity to return to the sanctuary for a more personal appreciation of the Eighth wonder of the world. Lunch at the Sanctuary Lodge Hotel located in front of Machu Picchu. Lunch and dinner on your own. Return in the afternoon by train to Cuzco and transfer to the hotel of your choice. New Year’s Gala and delicious dinner at an internationally renowned restaurant.
January 1: Cuzco
Breakfast in your hotel.
Free day in Cuzco to relax and unwind. The afternoon is free for shopping and enjoying Cuzco. We suggest walking around the square and enjoy the nightlife of Cuzco, enjoying a Pisco Sour in some of the many pubs around the square. No meals included.
January 2: Cuzco - Puno
Breakfast in your hotel.
Spectacular first class train journey aboard the Inca Explorer across the stunning altiplano to Puno. Lunch onboard. Lying on the shores of Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world, Puno is also the folkloric capital of Peru. Accommodation at the hotel of your choice. Dinner on your own.
January 3: Islands of Lake Titicaca
Breakfast in your hotel.
Full day excursion to the islands of Uros and Taquile. Uros, a group of islands made entirely of tortora reeds is home to a small community dating back to a pre-Inca culture. The inhabitants of Taquile are more closely related to the Aymara people of Bolivia than the Quechua Incas of Peru. Basic lunch on the island prepared by the local inhabitants. Return to Puno. Dinner on your own.
January 4: Puno – Lima
Breakfast in your hotel.
After breakfast, transfer to Juliaca airport for the return flight to Lima. City tour of Lima including a guided visit to the cathedral, the Main Square and the San Francisco Catacombs Lunch and dinner on your own.
In the afternoon, return to the airport for your return flight home.
Flight tickets: To be quoted on the day of enquiry the tour.