General Tours > Grandeur of Peru - Small Group Escorted Tour

Grandeur of Peru - Small Group Escorted Tour
12 Days starting from $3,049

Countries Visited:
Peru

 

Length: 12 Days
Type: Fixed Departure Dates
Category: Uncategorized
Operator: General Tours
Tour Code: GT-101
   
 
About This Tour


Small Group Touring with General Tours World Traveler... Grandeur of Peru. We believe this is one of the most captivating places on the planet, so we’ve uniquely designed this trip to capture the full majesty of the land. Our efficient itinerary is broad in scope yet rich in detail. You’ll explore ancient Incan sites, the mysterious Nazca lines, one of the highest lakes in the world – and so much more. Every day unfolds with thrilling sightseeing because of our great guides... Every night finds you in a great hotel.

 
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General Tours World Traveler Small Group Touring
  • Our uniquely planned, small-group trip offers a richer, more rewarding journey to all of Peru’s most splendid places. We offer a leisurely itinerary to deliver a fuller experience in Cuzco. Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley. Our overland journey to Lake Titicaca is spectacular. Our deluxe hotels are handpicked for superior locations and unique Peruvian charm. 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites #WHS#

HOTEL INFORMATION:

Libertador
Hotel Class: Superior First Class
The Libertador Palacio del Inka Cusco Hotel, located within the historical downtown of Cuzco, is the ideal place to live a unique and fascinating experience. Close to historical locations, the hotel boasts a commitment to hospitality. The 240 elegant rooms have been specially designed to meet our guests' different needs. This first class hotel was built in a historical Incan palace.

Marriott
Hotel Class: Deluxe
Standing upon the grand cliffs in the Miraflores district, the JW Marriott Hotel Lima offers sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean from every room. Its prime location, spectacular view and personalized service makes this hotel magnificently suited for all travelers. The hotel offers 300 elegant guest rooms and is home of some of the city's most stylish dining and over 18,000 square feet of meeting space

Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel
Hotel Class: Deluxe
Nestled in a private mountainside refuge deep in the lush Andean cloud forest, the cozy and beautifully scenic Inkaterra Pueblo Hotel is positioned at the very heart of the Machu Picchu Historical Sanctuary. Offering guests a unique location from which to explore the surrounding environment, the Inkaterra Pueblo provides its guests with a number of deluxe amenities, including a UNU spa with Andean sauna, a boutique, Main Dining Room, café, reading room, spring water pond, live Andean performances, private bus service to the Machu Picchu Citadel, and customized trips within Peru. This superior first class hotel at the base of Machu Picchu has 85 cozy rooms include all meals, a dining area, ecologically-safe toiletries, and heater.

Hotel Cantayo Spa & Resort
Hotel Class: Deluxe
Considered the most luxurious place to stay in the Nasca area, the Hotel Cantayo Spa and Resort was built on the ruins of a spacious old hacienda and maintains some of the arches, floors and hallways. The property offers spacious rooms, flowered gardens, swimming pools and fine dining. It has become more of a spa and relaxation resort in recent years, and now features a gym, jacuzzi, sauna, hydro-massages, steam room and yoga area. Each room includes air conditioning, minibar, security box, king side beds, fouton mattresses, room service, international phone calls and internet access.
 
Day 1 - Lima, Peru
Check-in to your deluxe hotel, dramatically set on the oceanside cliffs of the lively Miraflores district. JW Marriott

Day 2 - Lima Sightseeing
See Lima’s#WHS# Spanish colonial architecture and visit the famous Larco Herrera Museum. Gather with fellow travelers for dinner this evening. Meals B,D

Day 3 - Lima / Panamerican Highway / Nazca Lines
Travel south to Nazca, where you take to the skies in a small plane for a birds-eye view of one of the world’s great mysteries, the Nazca Lines#WHS#. Transfer to your deluxe hotel in Nazca village. Meals B Hotel Cantayo

Day 4 - Paracas / Ballestas Islands / Lima
A cruise excursion explores the Ballestas Islands, a wildlife sanctuary home to thousands of sea birds and colonies of sea lions and seals. In the afternoon, drive back to your deluxe hotel in Lima. Meals B,L JW Marriott

Day 5 - Lima / Cuzco / Sacred Valley
Fly to Cuzco#WHS#, the ancient capital of the Inca Empire and journey into the Sacred Valley to explore the colorful market in Pisac. Then stop at a lovely hacienda overlooking the Sacred Valley for lunch before exploring Ollantaytambo – a dramatic Incan fortress overlooking a small town where the narrow streets and canals have remained unchanged since Inca times. Overnight at your deluxe resort hotel nestled in the Sacred Valley. Meals B,L,D Casa Andina Private Collection

Day 6 - Sacred Valley / Machu Picchu
A two-day visit to Machu Picchu#WHS# begins with a train ride along the Urubamba River, a journey through mountain, valley, field and village. As you explore the ‘Lost City of the Inca’, our expert guide will offer insight into the amazing culture behind this mountain-top citadel. Slumber peacefully at your deluxe hotel in the charming town of Aguas Calientes at the base of Machu Pichhu. Meals B,L,D Inkaterra Pueblo

Day 7 - Machu Picchu / Cuzco
Enjoy the luxury of a second, unplanned day to explore Machu Picchu on your own in the softer early morning light – and when most of the tourists are gone. Return to Cuzco and check-in to your deluxe hotel in the heart of town. Meals B,L, Libertador Hotel

Day 8 - Explore Cuzco
Sightseeing includes the Temple of the Sun and Sacsayhuaman, a mountain-top expanse with huge Inca walls and great views. Also visit the ruins of Kenko, Puca-Pucara and Tambomachay, and enjoy dinner and a folk show this evening. Meals B,D

Day 9 - Cuzco / Puno & Lake Titicaca
Journey high into the Andes to 12,400 feet above sea level to Puno, where your first class hotel offers fine views over Lake Titicaca, one of the highest in the world. Meals B,L,D Libertador

Day 10 - Tour Lake Titicaca
A full-day excursion on Lake Titicaca visits the remarkable floating islands of the Uros Indians and Taquile – where islanders speak Aymara, the language of the High Andean plateau, and craft handsome textiles with ancient techniques. Meals B,L

Day 11 - Puno / Sillustani / Lima
Visit the pre-Incan burial towers at Sillustani and a local home before your flight back to Lima. We’ve arranged tonight’s farewell dinner at one of our favorite restaurants in the city. Meals B,D

Day 12 - Lima
Your grand tour ends today. Or see more of South America with our FreeStyle Travel. Meals B


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Documents
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.

         
Touring Date
Land Only
Land + Air
Single
(Land Only)
Single
(Land + Air)
4/11/2009 - 4/23/2009
$3,949
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General Tours World Traveler Small Group Touring
  • Our uniquely planned, small-group trip offers a richer, more rewarding journey to all of Peru’s most splendid places. We offer a leisurely itinerary to deliver a fuller experience in Cuzco. Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley. Our overland journey to Lake Titicaca is spectacular. Our deluxe hotels are handpicked for superior locations and unique Peruvian charm. 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites #WHS#
   
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