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Splendor of
Peru
8 days:
US$3125
per person with internal flights included
(What's included)
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 It's Peru in all of its magnificent diversity, from the
mysterious desert plains of Nazca
to the Amazon
rainforest, with
Cuzco and
Machu Picchu, one
of the New Seven Wonders of the World, in between. And
as on all Southern Crossings tours, you're taken care of
from beginning to end:
airport transfers and internal flights are included!
Depart any day and customize your
tour at no extra charge!
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Day |
Location |
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1 |
Arrive Lima. City tour
today or upon your return |
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2-3 |
Nazca overflight and south coast excursion. |
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4 |
Morning flight to Cuzco. City and ruins
tour. |
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5 |
Tour of Machu Picchu |
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6-7 |
Amazon lodge. Excursions by
boat and on foot to view flora and fauna |
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8 |
Morning flight to Lima. Departure Day |
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SPLENDOR OF PERU
DETAILED ITINERARY
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Day |
Activity/Location |
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Arrive in Lima and transfer to our hotel.
If arriving during the day, your hotel will be in the
neighborhood of Miraflores, with good shopping and
restaurants, and you'll have an included city tour in
the afternoon. If arriving late at night, you'll be
close to the airport for a bit more sleep before your
next day's adventure, and you'll have a tour of Lima
upon your return.
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An early morning bus ride down Peru's
south coast brings us first to Ica, center of
Peruvian winemaking. We'll visit a local vinyard
and distillery, check out mummies at the Ica Museum,
and try out sandboarding at Huacachina Oasis.
We'll continue on to Nazca in the early evening.
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Buckle up and get ready to be amazed
as the splendor and magnificent art of the Nazca
lines unfold beneath you. Hundreds of animals,
trapezoids and ruler-straight lines lie across the
rocky Nazca plateau, clearly seen only from the
air. Some say it is an ancient calendar. Others
suggest a beacon and runways for alien spacecraft.
Still others believe it was just an ancient
culture's way of saying hello to their gods.
Perhaps, while soaring over them, you'll develop a
theory of your own. After your flight, you'll be
transferred to the bus station in Nazca for the
return journey to Lima and back to the hotel.
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4 |
Morning flight over the Andes to Cuzco.
After checking into our hotel, we'll head to the
Plaza de Armas, the center of old Cuzco, visit an Inca
temple and a local market, then take a ride to the ruins
of Sacsayhuaman above town for great afternoon views
over the city. Depending on your arrival time, there
may be time for shopping or more sightseeing in the
afternoon.
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5 |
A beautiful morning train journey
across the high plain above Cuzco then down the
Urubamba Valley to Machu Picchu. After a guided
tour, take time for independent exploration of this
magnificent site. Return train journey to Cuzco in
the afternoon.
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6-7 |
This morning we're off to the Amazon
rainforest! Travel by air
to the city of Puerto Maldonado and then transfer to a
motorized dugout canoe for the trip upriver to our
jungle lodge. Our cabins at the lodge have modern
bathrooms and comfortable beds with mosquito nets, and
the food here is great. Take
an afternoon walk through the rainforest with an
experienced naturalist guide, come back for dinner, then
set off again for a nocturnal jungle canoe ride to spot
caiman!
The next day's activities will include a
visit to an oxbow lake to look for giant river otters,
monkeys, macaws and other wildlife as well as jungle
walks led by an experienced, English speaking guide.
You'll witness an array of medicinal and otherwise
interesting flora and fauna, as well as gain some
insight into native Amazonian peoples and traditions.
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Morning flight to Lima.
International flights may depart any time after 4pm.
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TRIP DETAILS
8
days:
US$3125
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Depart any day!
Is this
trip for me?
Splendor of Peru
is an 8-day tour which includes a visit to a rain forest
lodge and an overflight of the Nazca Lines. Some walking
around ruins and on city tours is included, and as always, a certain patience is
required for the inconsistencies and delays of developing-world
travel.
Joining
the tour
On all Southern Crossings tours, you are met
at the airport by one of our representatives (holding a placard),
who will accompany you to our joining hotel. No bargaining or being
ripped off by airport taxis!
What's
included in the trip
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Airport pickup at the beginning of trip and drop off
at end of the trip
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Southern Crossings bilingual guide
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All other internal transport
(excluding transport to optional restaurants, bars,
sights and excursions)
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Internal flights,
Lima-Cuzco, Cuzco-Puerto Maldonado, Puerto Maldonado-Lima
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Five nights of hotel accommodation,
two nights rainforest lodge
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Three day Amazon rainforest lodge excursion
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All food while at rainforest lodge
Nazca Lines and south coast tour,
including all transport, over flight of the Nazca Lines, and tour of Ica
and Huacachina with bilingual guide
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Breakfast
included every morning with your hotel stay
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The Cuzco Visitor's Ticket,
which includes entrance to the ruins in and around Cuzco and the
Sacred Valley, and many churches and museums in Cuzco
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Cuzco City Tour
Lima City Tour
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Machu Picchu excursion,
including bilingual guide, round trip fare, transportation to/from
ruins/Aguas Calientes, and entrance to the Machu Picchu sanctuary
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Southern Crossings T-Shirt or Cap
What's not included
International flight to/from Lima, airport
taxes (approx. US$44), pre- & post- tour accommodation, visas, vaccinations,
personal insurance, meals except where specified above, drinks,
laundry, souvenirs, tips while on optional excursions and other
items of a personal nature. Medical travel insurance is not included
through Southern Crossings though we do require that you have a
policy. Check
www.travelguard.com to purchase a policy for your trip.
Extra Accommodation
We will gladly arrange additional accommodation for you before or
after your trip:
In Lima: $110 double/$90 single
In Cuzco: $120 double/$100 single
Single
Accommodation supplement: $750
Please add this to your total payment if you will be
traveling alone or wish to have private accommodation
Pre-Trip Planner
Required documents
All
travelers to Peru are required to have a passport valid for at least
six months from date of entry. Visas are not required for E.U.,
U.S., Canadian, Australian or New Zealand passport holders. For
other nationalities, please consult the nearest Peruvian embassy or
consulate. An onward ticket and proof of funds may also be required
at entry and should be available to show to immigration. Traveler’s
checks, currency, or a bank statement, from the bank or printed off
the internet, are sufficient for proof of funds.
Required immunizations
A
yellow fever vaccination and certificate is required to travel to
the Amazon. Travelers
may wish to receive hepatitis vaccinations and should be current on
all other standard vaccinations. The rainforest area of Peru
(approx. 3500 ft. and below, east of the Andes) is a malarial and
yellow fever zone. The yellow fever vaccination with the
official certificate is required, and travelers may wish to take malarial prophylaxis. Please consult your
physician or local health department for more information.
Things to bring
One should come well
prepared for outdoor activity at temperatures ranging from 30 to 90
degrees Fahrenheit, and for extremes of sun and the possibility of
rain. A list of things to bring would include:
· Passport and, if necessary, visa
· Traveler’s checks and/or cash card
· Airline ticket
· Photocopies of airline ticket and documents
· Wearable pouch for documents and money
· Large, sturdy backpack or suitcase
· Smaller, comfortable day pack
· Trekking/walking boots, comfortable and worn-in
· Sandals or flip-flops
· Rain poncho or jacket
· Waterproof pants
· Sun hat
· Hat for cold weather
· Good, warm clothing for cold weather (think layers!)
· Scarf and gloves
· T-shirts
· Socks (thin wool or biking socks are best), undergarments
· Towel and swimsuit for hot springs
· Camelback or Nalgene bottle (optional)
· Flashlight (head lamps are very handy)
· Sunscreen
· Insect repellent (15-30% DEET recommended)
· Lip balm
· Earplugs
· Alarm clock or watch
· Sanitizing hand wipes or gel
· Camera and film/digital memory cards
· Camera batteries
· Playing cards, games, reading material
· Prescription medications
· Toiletries
Note
that common clothing, batteries, film, medications, and such
toiletries as toothpaste, toothbrush, toilet paper, deodorant and
feminine hygiene items are available in Peru.
It is best to bring from home such items as prescription meds,
eyewear and care, extra large clothing, shoes, unusual film and
camera batteries. Also note that most digital camera memory cards
can be downloaded and burned onto a CD in internet cafes in any
large city.
Climate
Rain is
possible at any time of year, especially in high mountains and cloud
forest, and one should always be prepared. The climate in sites we
will visit is as follows:
Cuzco:
days are warm if sunny, slightly chilly if cloudy. Nights are cold
in Cuzco.
Machu Picchu: similar to Cuzco, but warmer and with more chance
of rain.
Lima:
warm to hot days, cool evenings, almost never any rain. Often
overcast.
Amazon basin:
hot and humid year-round. We recommend light clothing (in weight and
in color) that fully cover arms and legs to avoid mosquito bites.
Nazca:
dry and warm desert climate which can be cold at night.
Baggage
For your international flights, please check with
your airline. Within Peru, you are allowed 20 kilos (44 lbs) of
checked baggage, as well as one carry-on and another small,
purse-like item. The carry-on size regulations are the same as
international carry-on size regulations.
Money guide
The
unit of currency in Peru is the nuevo sol. Current currency
conversion
Currency Converter
Automatic cash points are available in Lima and Cuzco. Visa,
MasterCard, Plus, and Cirrus are the most common usable types of
cards. Traveler's checks (American Express is best!) or a Visa or
MasterCard for cash advances are also options. Do not bring
MoneyGrams or International Money Orders, as they are extremely
difficult to exchange. Banks and exchange houses are available in
Lima and Cuzco. For currency, U.S. dollars are recommended and most
easily exchanged. Please note that cash
must be untorn. It can be older-looking, but even the slightest
tear on an edge will make it un-changeable. Acceptable bills come
out of the ATMs in country.
Expect
to spend about US$3-10 on a meal, US$2 on a beer, water or soft
drink in Peru. Shopping prices are usually lower than people
expect. Alpaca sweaters in markets, for example, run between $5 and
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"The trip
was wonderful! Everything went so smoothly from start to finish with
you guys... the Amazon is something everyone should try as soon as
they get a chance!
My mom and I were amazed at how great the resort and the whole
jungle experience was. Also, the staff, food and living conditions
were great too (no bathrooms in the middle of the jungle that we had
to walk to with the help of our flashlights)!!!
Anyway, I just wanted to thank you from our end for making the trip
so relaxed but exciting at the same time! We had a blast and hope to
make it to the rest of Latin America some time in the future.
-Samar
Farah, Poland, Amazon Adventure, May 2006
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"This is
the first package tour we have taken. Karen made our trip personal,
packed in all we asked for, and kept us worry-free. Competant
friendly guides met us at every stage, with tickets and any other
time savers and we were whisked off to the next stage of our trip.
Without Southern Crossings we would never have been able to fit in
all we did, and time is our most precious commodity! It is the first
time we have had a hassle free holiday - any issues were not our
concern and were resolved by Karen before they effected us - THANK
YOU!"
- Julie
and Greg Rapley, UK, Amazon Adventure, August 2007
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"I found
Southern Crossings to be wonderful. I went to Peru in October, 2006
(alone) and and then went again in May, 2007, to Brazil (with my
adult daughter). I really can't say enough about how much I enjoyed
working with Doug and the crew...They are highly recommended!!!!!
Hope you have a wonderful, wonderful trip."
- Helen
Vanston, USA, Inca Heartland October 2006 and Brazil Custom Tour May
2007
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