2017 - APT South America

62 Experience the unique lifestyle of the Uros people on the reed islands of Lake Titicaca 30 Day Latin America Discovery Including Peru, Galápagos Islands Cruise, Panama & Cuba Day 1. Arrive Lima (Peru). On arrival in Lima this evening, transfer to your hotel and meet your fellow travellers. Two Night Stay: JW Marriott Hotel Lima, Ocean View Rooms. Day 2. Lima. Explore the World Heritage-listed Historic Centre of Lima with a local guide. After, a visit to a private hacienda will showcase regional traditions. Arrive to the upbeat rhythms of live music and dance, before enjoying lunch and a Peruvian Paso horse show. BL Day 3. Lima, Cusco, Chincheros, Sacred Valley. Board a flight to Cusco. On arrival, travel to Chincheros in the Andean highlands. During a weaving demonstration, learn how the famously colourful materials of South America are created. Tonight, stay overlooking a river in the Sacred Valley. Three Night Stay: Sacred Valley, Tambo del Inka, Luxury Collection by Starwood. B Day 4. Sacred Valley, Freedom of Choice. With a leisurely start to the day perhaps explore your picturesque surrounds via one of the hotel's walking trails. Later, taste a range of local craft beers at the Sacred Valley Brewing Company. Or, visit the workshop of a local ceramics studio where you'll meet the owner and watch artisans create beautiful ceramics. BD Day 5. Sacred Valley, Maras, Moray. This morning, witness the dazzling sight of the Maras salt mines, where thousands of glistening salt pools spill over the side of a steep terraced slope. Your next stop is the Moray archaeological site, a fascinating collection of ancient terraced fields which were likely used by the Incas for agricultural experiments. Here, enjoy stunning views out over the deep terraces during lunch at El Parador de Moray. BL Day 6. Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu. Board PeruRail's Vistadome train and travel to Machu Picchu. On arrival at the ruins, set off on a guided tour of the iconic Lost City of the Incas. After your unforgettable time here, settle in to your charming hotel. Stay: Machu Picchu, Sumaq Hotel. BD Day 7. Machu Picchu, Cusco. You will have the chance to beat the morning rush and return to experience Machu Picchu in its true serenity at your own pace. Later, board PeruRail's Vistadome train for your return trip from Machu Picchu to the Sacred Valley, then transfer by coach to Cusco. On arrival in Cusco, check in to your hotel and absorb the Spanish colonial charm. Two Night Stay: Cusco, JW Marriott Hotel. BD Day 8. Cusco, Freedom of Choice. A walking tour of Cusco will take you to the square in the city's historic heart, the Plaza de Armas, as well as the sacred sites of Koricancha and Cusco Cathedral. For lunch, perhaps head to Limo Cocina Peruana & Pisco Bar, savour Italian cuisine at Incanto, or enjoy a fine dining experience at the renowned MAP Café. BL Freedom of Choice TM – Sightseeing Freedom of Choice TM – Dining Signature Experiences www.aptouring.com.au Optional Inca Trail Hike The more adventurous can replace Day 6 touring with an eight-hour hike to Machu Picchu, before rejoining the group for dinner at your hotel. Revisit Machu Picchu the next morning for your guided tour. $495 per person. Must be pre-booked.

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