Travelmarvel South America Tours, Galapagos Islands, Amazon Cruise, Machu Picchu
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48 Day 1. Arrive Lima (Peru). On arrival, be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel for a Welcome Reception. Stay (Two Nights): Lima, Hotel Jose Antonio Bellavista. Day 2. Lima. Today take a tour of the World-Heritage-listed historic centre of Lima. Like a Local – delight in a Pisco Sour and learn how it is made. B Day 3. Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley. Fly to Cusco and travel to the Sacred Valley. From here, visit the incredible ancient ruins and markets of Pisac. Special Stay – Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba. Stay (Two Nights): Sacred Valley, Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba. B Day 4. Sacred Valley. Today, visit the fascinating Terraces of Moray. A Taste of the Sacred Valley – visit the home of a local family for a home-cooked meal. Later, take in the salt mines of Maras and marvel at the view from above. BL Day 5. Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu. Like a Local – today board the Vistadome train and head to Machu Picchu. On arrival, enjoy a locally guided tour of this wondrous site. Stay: Aguas Calientes, El MaPi Hotel. BD Day 6. Machu Picchu, Cusco. After breakfast, the morning is yours to re-explore Machu Picchu before re-boarding the Vistadome train for your remarkable journey back to Ollantaytambo station, before a coach returns you to Cusco. Like a Local – during a weaving demonstration, see how the colourful materials of South America are created by local people. Tonight, enjoy a Peruvian dinner and a traditional folklore show at the Tunupa Restaurant Bar & Grill. Stay (Three Nights): Cusco, Hilton Garden Inn. BD Day 7. Cusco. This morning, head to Sacsayhuaman Fortress. After admiring the fortress, take a tour of Cusco, visiting the ruins of Tambomachay, Quenqo and Puka Pukara. B Day 8. Cusco. Today, enjoy time at leisure to relax or explore the vibrant city of Cusco. B Day 9. Cusco, Puerto Maldonado, Amazon Lodge. Take a flight to the city of Puerto Maldonado, nestled in the Amazon forest. On arrival, partake in a guided tour through the Inkaterra Butterfly House before boarding a motorised canoe for a short cruise along the Madre de Dios River. After checking in, discuss your individual interests, requests and levels of fitness with expert English-speaking guides to arrange all excursions during your stay. Stay: (Three Nights): Amazon Rainforest, Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica. BLD Iconic Wonders of Peru with Amazon Lodge 19 Days | Lima | Sacred Valley | Machu Picchu | Cusco | Peruvian Amazon Lodge | Quito ECUADOR – there is nowhere in the world that can match the lush natural beauty of the Amazon YOUR HOLIDAY PRICE INCLUDES All flights within South America Services of a Travelmarvel Tour Director for Days 1-8 Additional services of local guides Tipping and airport transfers 37 fine meals – 18 breakfasts (B), 8 lunches (L) and 11 dinners (D) 11 nights in premium accommodation Three-nights in an Amazon lodge Four-night Galápagos Islands cruise aboard the M/V Santa Cruz II INSIDER EXPERIENCES Delight in a Pisco Sour tasting and learn how Peru's iconic drink is made Stay at the Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba in the Sacred Valley Visit the home of a local Peruvian family for a delicious traditional home-cooked lunch Travel aboard the Vistadome train to World Heritage-listed Machu Picchu See a weaving demonstration and meet the locals of the Sacred Valley Enjoy dinner at the Café del Museo, set within the Larco Museum in Lima BRAND NEW IN 2017 HIKE THE FAMOUS INCA TRAIL Feeling adventurous? Why not replace Day 5 touring with a scenic hike to Machu Picchu. You'll then revisit Machu Picchu the next morning for a tour. See pages 76-77 for details and pricing. – www.travelmarvel.com.au –