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HOTEL INFORMATION:  LibertadorHotel 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.  LibertadorHotel Class: Lodge Set on the shore of a beautiful island overlooking Lake Titicaca, the Libertador Hotel is surrounded by natural beauty while still having a connection to the mainland. All guests stay in rooms with air-conditioning, TV, minibar, and telephone. Additional amenities include restaurant, bar, fitness center, sauna, and room service.  MarriottHotel 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 HotelHotel 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.  Libertador ParacasHotel Class: Superior First Class Stunningly located on the bay across from the Paracas Natural Reserve, the hotel is the ideal starting point for many excursions. Opening in 2009, the hotel offers 121 guest rooms, two restaurants, a bar-lounge and a luxury spa.  Casa Andina Private CollectionHotel Class: Deluxe Casa Andina Private Collection - Sacred Valley is strategically located in a 3 hectare land parcel in the heart of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. The hotel is close to Machu Picchu and Cuzco city, as well as the important archaeological sites of Ollantaytambo, Pisac, Chincheros, Moray and Maras. The hotel is surrounded by gardens and green areas and features 85 guest rooms, an Andean spa, exquisite cuisine, and an on-site planetarium and observatory.
Day 1 - Lima, Peru
Check-in to the deluxe JW Marriott Hotel, dramatically set on the oceanside cliffs of the lively Miraflores district. Day 2 - Lima Sightseeing The Spanish colonial mansions and churches of historic Lima#WHS# and the modern districts of San Isidro and Miraflores make the capital a study in contrasts. Discover both facets of the city and then visit the Larco Herrera Museum, located in a lovely Vice Royal’s mansion of the 18th century. The extensive collection of this world-famous museum, including ancient gold and silver objects, offers an excellent introduction to the history and cultures you’ll explore throughout your journey. Later this evening, gather with your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner. Meals B,D Day 3 - Lima / Panamerican Highway / Nazca Lines Travel south along the famed Panamerican Highway to Nazca, where you take to the skies in a small plane for a birds-eye view of the Nazca Lines#WHS#, one of the world’s great mysteries. Etched into the Earth below, you’ll marvel at these enormous line drawings that cover the arid plain – including a spider, condor, fish and monkey. Back on the ground, you’ll be escorted to the Libertador Paracas Resort & Spa, a brand new deluxe hotel with a stunning location on the bay. Meals B Day 4 - Paracas / Ballestas Islands / Lima This morning finds you on the way to Peru’s largest coastal wildlife sanctuary, including the Ballestas Islands. Your cruise excursion is a great way to see the indigenous wildlife, including thousands of resident and migratory sea birds and colonies of sea lions and seals. In the afternoon, you return to the deluxe JW Marriott Hotel. Meals B,L Day 5 - Lima / Cuzco / Sacred Valley Fly to Cuzco#WHS#, the ancient capital of the once vast and mighty Inca Empire. Then journey into the Sacred Valley to explore the colorful market in Pisac, an Andean village nestled at the base of mighty peaks. Stop by a charming hacienda overlooking the Sacred Valley for lunch before exploring Ollantaytambo – an imposing Incan fortress overlooking a small town where the narrow streets and canals have remained unchanged since Inca times. Continue on to the Casa Andina Private Collection, a deluxe resort nestled here in the Sacred Valley. Meals B,L,D Day 6 - Sacred Valley / Machu Picchu A two-day visit to Machu Picchu#WHS# begins with a train ride along the Urubamba River. This is one of the most scenic rail journeys in the world, transporting you through a landscape of terraced fields and Indian villages set against the dramatic backdrop of the snow-capped Andes. As you explore the mountain-top citadel of Machu Picchu, our expert guide will offer insight into the amazing culture behind this legendary ‘Lost City of the Inca. Tonight, you’ll slumber peacefully at the Inkaterra El Pueblo Hotel, a charming deluxe resort set in a tranquil cloud forest at the base of Machu Picchu. Meals B,L,D 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 by train and check-in to the famed Libertador Hotel, a deluxe retreat with an enviable location in the historic heart of this ancient city – surrounded by magnificent Inca and Colonial buildings. Meals B,L Day 8 - Explore Cuzco Today’s enriching sightseeing promises deeper insight into the ancient Inca civilization and the Spanish Colonial history of the country. Visit the Temple of the Sun with its amazing Inca walls - huge stones fitted together with no mortar – and admire the elegance and grace of Cuzco’s main plaza. Then ascend the mountains outside of town to explore Sacsayhuaman, a huge open expanse with massive Inca walls and a spectacular view over the valley. Continue on to explore the ruins of Kenko, Puca-Pucara, and Tambomachay. Tonight’s dinner includes a presentation of Andean music and dance. Meals B,D Day 9 - Cuzco / Lake Titicaca Perched 12,400 feet above sea level, Puno and the surrounding countryside are the cradle of the Aymara civilization – and the legendary birthplace of the Inca Empire’s founders. Today’s spectacular overland journey from Cuzco transports you through some of the most breathtaking scenery on the Continent. Your destination is the deluxe Libertador Hotel, set on the shores of one of the highest lakes in the world. Meals B,L,D Day 10 - Tour Lake Titicaca A full-day excursion on Lake Titicaca visits remarkable floating islands built on layers of totora reeds and home to the traditional Uros communities. Continue on to 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 Overlooking Lake Umayo are the imposing burial towers of Sillustani, once used for high-ranking Aymara Lords. Visit this pre-Incan site and the home of a local Andean family before your flight back to the capital, where we’ve arranged a farewell dinner at one of our favorite restaurants. Our tour services end this evening after dinner. For travelers not returning to the USA on an overnight flight, we can arrange a stay at the finest hotels in the city, from moderate first class properties to the best luxury accommodations. Or, check-out our FreeStyle Add-ons, an easy and affordable way to explore more of South America. Meals B,D
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