TREASURES OF PERU With Machu Picchu & Lake Titicaca September 1 – 11, 2014 11 days from $4, 250 (total price) La nd, Air & T rai n Incl usive
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Machu Picchu
A land of treasures archaeological, cultural and natural, Peru draws those eager to learn about the distant past - and encounter a fascinating present of colonial and indigenous influences. Marvel at the riches of an intriguing land somewhat off the beaten path!
Itinerary — September 1 — 11, 2014 Monday, September 1 — Depart U.S. this evening for Lima, Peru
You’ll depart Miami early this evening on your Lan Peru flight to Lima. After arriving late this evening, we’ll transfer to our hotel where our rooms will be ready for our late arrival. Accommodations: Casa Andina Private Collection Tuesday, September 2: Lima
We meet our Odysseys Unlimited Tour Director and fellow travelers at a late morning briefing about the journey ahead. We set out mid-day to visit the Rafael Larco Herrera Museum housing a unique display of pre-Hispanic ceramics. After a welcome lunch together at the museum, we embark on a city tour and encounter the highlights of both colonial and modern Lima: the main square, bustling Plaza de Armas; the Government Palace, occupying the site of the palace built by Lima’s founder Pizarro; the Cathedral, rebuilt Presidential Palace in 1758 after an earthquake destroyed the original building; the Palacio Torre Tagle, a beautiful colonial mansion with Moorish-influenced architecture; the San Francisco Church, with its famous catacombs; and the 16th-century Santo Domingo Church. Dinner tonight is on your own. Accommodations: Casa Andina Private Collection; Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Wednesday, September 3, Lima/Cuzco/Sacred Valley
A morning flight brings us to Cuzco where we visit the Church of Santo Domingo, built on the foundations of Koricancha, the Incan Temple of the Sun. Before Spanish conquerors arrived, Koricancha was the Inca Empire’s most exquisite temple, boasting gold-paneled walls and housing 4,000 priests. We enjoy lunch together before continuing north into the Sacred Valley of the Incas (Valle Sagrado de los Incas) and the town of Pisac, the largest fortress-city complex of the Incas. We stop at a colorful Quechua market set amid the mountains where you are free to explore the market and peruse the wares offered by the locals. Mid-afternoon we arrive at our hotel. This evening we attend a traditional “Offering to the Earth” ceremony, followed by dinner at our hotel. Accommodations: Sonesta Posada del Inca; Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Church of Santo Domingo
Thursday, September 4: Sacred Valley
This morning we embark on a full-day exploration of the Sacred Valley, a beautiful and historic region with agricultural terraces virtually sculpted from the mountainsides. We begin with a visit to the farming village of Chincheros, where natives live much as their ancestors did. After lunch at a local restaurant we tour the massive ruins at Ollantaytambo, both a temple and a fortress, where work mysteriously halted centuries ago. Late this afternoon we return to our hotel with time to freshen up prior to dinner tonight. Accommodations: Sonesta Posada del Inca; Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Friday, September 5: Sacred Valley/Machu Picchu Early this morning we take the 1½-hour train ride to Aguas Calientes, then after lunch we board the shuttle bus for the 20-minute ride to Machu Picchu, the fabled "Lost City of the Incas.” This ancient city in the clouds defies imagination – and seemingly, the laws of gravity, physics, and architecture. Perched in a high saddle surrounded by Andean peaks, it was virtually intact when discovered in 1911 by adventurer Hiram Bingham. Because the Inca did not have written language, there is only speculation about the origins of Machu Picchu. Some claim it wasn't a city at all, but rather a royal and religious retreat built in the mid-1400s and abandoned a century later because of war and smallpox. Regardless, the precise masonry here is astounding; the setting, breathtaking. Our guided tour introduces us to the wonders of this UNESCO World Heritage site, which encompasses five square miles of terraced stonework linked by 3,000 steps. This afternoon we return to Aguas Calientes where we can spend our free afternoon relaxing or exploring. Dinner is at our hotel. Please note: Because of limited space as we travel to Machu Picchu, you will need to bring a smaller, soft-sided duffel bag for your overnight stay at Machu Picchu. This additional bag should be small and flexible enough to fit inside your Sacred Valley checked luggage. Accommodations: Inkaterra Machu Picchu; Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Saturday, September 6: Machu Picchu/Cuzco Before the tourist-filled trains arrive from Cuzco today, we take a second guided tour of the ruins, with time to admire the play of early morning shadows on the surrounding peaks. We return to Aguas Calientes for lunch – and perhaps to buy woven blankets or alpaca sweaters – then board our mid-afternoon train for Cuzco, a journey of approximately 3½ hours. Dinner is on your own this evening. Accommodations: Palacio del Inka; Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Sunday, September 7: Cuzco The Inca Empire’s former capital and the continent’s oldest continuously inhabited city, Cuzco bears the marks of its mixed Spanish-Inca heritage. Colonial and modern buildings incorporate Incan walls, arches, and doorways; charming houses surround elegant squares; and Inca descendants speak Quechua, the indigenous tongue. Early today you are free to wander Cuzco’s beautiful streets; and admire its crafts stalls (wonderful places to buy jewelry, blankets, and other handmade souvenirs). Mid-morning we embark on a city tour that introduces us to grand Plaza de Armas, the main square surrounded by arcades and lovely houses with ornate carved-wood balconies and terra cotta roofs. Presiding over the plaza is the 16th-century Cathedral and its churches, boasting gold- and silver-plated altars; a 1958 silver-plated truck that carries statues in an annual procession; perhaps the finest carved-wood choir stalls in Peru; and famous paintings including “La Ultima Cena” (“The Last Supper”) by Zapata. Then we head to Sacsayhuamán, the most impressive Incan ruins near Cuzco, whose ramparts are made of massive, precisely fitted boulders, some 33 feet high and weighing 360 tons. Then we enjoy a tour highlight: lunch hosted by a local Cuzco family in their home. This evening is free to dine where you wish and to perhaps take in Cuzco’s nightlife. Accommodations: Palacio del Inka; Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Monday, September 8: Cuzco/Puno Early this morning we depart for the day-long journey by coach to Puno, on the shores of Lake Titicaca. As we travel through the rugged, snow-capped Andes dotted with small villages and herds of llama and alpacas, we make several stops along the way, including Andahuaylillas, an attractive village known for its lovely 17th-century church; the ruins at Raqchi, once the holiest site in the Inca Empire; La Raya, perched on Peru’s altiplano (high plain) and home to the Llama and Alpaca Research Center; and the ceramics center of Pucara. We reach our hotel on the shores of Esteves Island on Lake Titicaca late this afternoon; it’s just five minutes into the center of Puno from our hotel. If you go into town for The Peruvian Altiplano and Andes mountains between Puno and Cuzco dinner on your own tonight, perhaps you’ll catch a glimpse of some of the traditional dances for which this area is well known. Puno is also known as one of Peru’s best places to buy woolens and alpaca sweaters, which may come in handy for the cool Highland evenings here. Accommodations: Hotel Libertador Puno; Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Tuesday, September 9: Puno/Lake Titicaca We spend the day exploring the fascinating life of Lake Titicaca, South America’s largest lake and at 12,500 feet above sea level, among the world’s highest navigable lakes. Up here the air is clearer, the colors sharper, and the horizon farther. Legend has it that the founders of the Inca Empire emerged from the deep waters of Lake Titicaca. By boat we visit the Floating Island of Los Uros, where the top-hatted Uros people live on “islands” made of the reeds that grow in the lake’s shallows; in fact, the Uros rely on these reeds for virtually all their needs: their boats, the small huts in which they live, household items, and the handcrafts they sell. We also visit Isla Taquile, known for the high quality textiles crafted by the indigenous people who live here; sales of their textiles support the selfsustaining Taquilenos. On our visit, we see the men in their signature woven woolen caps with floppy earpieces, and women in tailored waistcoats and multi-layered skirts. We also witness the breathtaking natural beauty surrounding us, with Bolivia’s snow-capped Cordillera range a striking backdrop to the deep blue of Lake Titicaca. We return to our hotel late this afternoon; tonight we celebrate our Peruvian adventure at a farewell dinner at our hotel. Accommodations: Hotel Libertador Puno; Meals: Breakfast, Boxed Lunch, Dinner
Wednesday, September 10: Puno/Lima/Depart for U.S. Early this morning we visit the mysterious stone burial towers (chullpas) at Sillustani, overlooking Lake Umayo. Built by the warlike non-Inca Colla tribe, the towers here represent the best surviving examples of this impressive type of architecture. Following our visit we transfer to the airport for our late afternoon flight to Lima, arriving this evening. Upon arrival, we claim our luggage and transfer it to the LAN terminal. We then check in at the airport hotel where we have time to rest and relax. Dinner tonight is on your own before returning to the airport and boarding a flight to the U.S. Those embarking on the Amazon Rainforest post-tour extension will remain in Lima overnight at the Costa Del Sol Ramada Lima Airport hotel, and will then take a morning flight to Iquitos. Please see page 6 for more information. Accommodations: Costa Del Sol Ramada Lima Airport (Day Room) Meals: Breakfast Thursday, September 11: Arrive in U.S. We arrive in the U.S. this morning and connect with our flights home.
Tour Highlights
Your Tour Price Includes
Small group size limited to 24 guests
Round-trip air from MIA, JFK, ORD
9 nights’ accommodations
22 meals: 9 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 4 dinners
Casa Andina Private Collection, Lima Superior First Class Sonesta Posada del Inca, Sacred Valley First Class Inkaterra Machu Picchu Superior First Class Palacio del Inka, Cuczo Superior First Class Hotel Libertador Puno First Class Ramada Costa Del Sol Lima Airport First Class
Extensive sightseeing as described, including all entrance fees
Services of a private Tour Director
Private motor coach transportation
Ratings are based on the Hotel & Travel Index, a travel industry standard reference.
Luggage handling for 1 bag per person
Gratuities for local guides, dining room servers, airport and hotel porters, and all drivers
Lima touring; Visit to Larco Herrera Museum; Historic Cuzco; Cuzco’s Incan ruins; Sacred Valley touring; Visit to Indian market in Pisac; Lunch in the home of a Cuzco family; Two guided visits to ruins at Machu Picchu; Scenic drive from Cuzco to Lake Titicaca; Full-day tour of Lake Titicaca; Chance to visit Amazon on optional extension.
Accommodations include:
Excursion is limited to 24 travelers. Reserve Early! Questions? Contact: The Renaissance Academy
AMAZON RAINFOREST - Optional Post-Tour Extension 4 days / 4 nights for $1,097; Single Supplement $235
4 nights in Ceiba Tops Lodge & Resort 11 meals: 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners Extensive sightseeing; Services of a private representative; Private vehicle transportation Gratuities for dining room servers, airport and hotel porters, and all drivers
Ceiba Tops Lodge & Resort, Av. La Marina 340, P.O. Box 446 , Iquitos, Peru Regional Office Phone: 011-51-65-25-2530; Fax: 011-51-65-25-2533 www.explorama.com This secluded 74-room jungle lodge is situated 25 miles down the Amazon River from Iquitos. Lodge facilities include swimming pool, wireless Internet access in public areas, bar and patio with hammocks, and an indoor/outdoor dining room offering both local and international cuisines in a buffet-style atmosphere. All units are air-conditioned with full private bath with hot water, twin beds, lights, fan, window screens, and rainforest or Amazon River view. Thursday, September 11: Lima/Iquitos/Ceiba Tops This morning you’ll transfer to the Domestic Departures terminal for your flight to Iquitos, where you’ll be met by your Amazon guide. This experienced naturalist will remain with you for the duration of your rainforest stay. A short ride through Iquitos brings you to the pier for the 25-mile voyage (approximately 1¼ hours) down the Amazon River to Ceiba Tops, our comfortable home in the Amazon jungle. Upon arrival, we meet with our guide for an informational briefing about the lodge and the upcoming excursions. After lunch we take a guided hike through the beautiful primary rainforest reserve surrounding Ceiba Tops. Tonight we enjoy dinner together at the lodge. Accommodations: Ceiba Tops; Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Please note: Because of weight restrictions on the boat, your luggage can weigh no more than 33 lbs. (in addition to your carry-on) while traveling through the Amazon. Should your luggage exceed this weight limit, you will need to store it in the secured Iquitos office of Ceiba Tops until you return on Day 14. Friday, September 12: Ceiba Tops We arise early this morning for a birding excursion; this is the best time to observe a diversity of species. Then we visit the local community of Yagua Indians, known for their skills in the art of blowgun hunting. Next we enjoy a dolphin watch and then return to Ceiba Tops for lunch. This afternoon we visit a nearby river village to see first-hand the authentic life of “ribereños,” the river people of the Amazon. Depending on whether or not school is in session, we may also stop for a visit with the local school children. Tonight we enjoy dinner at our jungle lodge. Accommodations: Ceiba Tops; Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Saturday, September 13: Ceiba Tops/Canopy Walkway Excursion Early this morning we depart from Ceiba Tops, traveling by boat (approximately 45 minutes) deep into the rainforest along the Napo River. We stop for breakfast at the ExplorNapo Lodge then hike to the spectacular Canopy Walkway spanning some 1,750 feet (about 1/3 of a mile). Connected by tree platforms that reach a height of 115 feet, the canopy allows us to see the rainforest from above – an astounding sight. Please note: though the Canopy walkway is one of the longest suspended walkways in the world, it is accessible to everyone and does not require special skills or equipment to cross. Following a return hike back to the lodge for lunch, we visit the ethno-botanical garden where a local shaman cultivates more than 240 medicinal plants. The shaman will tell us how people of the Amazon use these plants for medicinal and healing purposes. Late this afternoon we return to Ceiba Tops in time to rest or relax by the pool before dinner together. Accommodations: Ceiba Tops; Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Sunday, September 14: Ceiba Tops/Lima/Depart for U.S. Those that wish may embark on an early morning birding excursion. Following lunch at the lodge, we journey back to Iquitos for the evening flight to Lima. Upon arrival, you will board your connecting flight to the U.S. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Monday, September 15: Arrive in U.S. We arrive in the U.S. this morning and connect with our flights home.
TREASURES OF PERU 2014 Accommodations Casa Andina Private Collection , Av. La Paz 463, Miraflores, Lima, Peru Phone: 011-51-1-213-9739; Fax: 011-51-1-242-1338 www.casa-andina.com Situated in the heart of the Miraflores district, Casa Andina Private Collection houses the works of local artisans and combines both traditional Peruvian architecture and several modern amenities. Renovated in 2008, the hotel offers a restaurant, café, and bar; fitness center; spa with massage, sauna, and beauty salon; indoor pool; Internet access; gift shop; and laundry and dry cleaning services. Air-conditioned guest rooms boast private bath with hair dryer, safety deposit box, coffee-making facilities, TV, and phone. Sonesta Posada del Inca Sacred Valley, Plaza Manco II, Yucay 123, Urubamba, Cuzco, Peru Phone: 011-51-84-201-107; Fax: 011-51-84-201-345 www.sonesta.com This former monastery located in the middle of the Sacred Valley maintains its traditional colonial style surrounded by beautiful gardens. Hotel features include a restaurant, laundry service, and Internet access. Guest rooms have private bath (hair dryer upon request), in-room safe, TV, and phone. Inkaterra Machu Picchu, Machu Picchu Pueblo, Urubamba, Cuzco, Peru Phone: 011-51-84-211-122; Fax: 011-51-84-211-124 www.inkaterra.com Tropical gardens laced with lush plantings, stone paths, and small water features surround this 83-room Andean-style hotel. Hotel amenities include a restaurant, café, and bar; spa; Internet access; laundry and dry cleaning services; and gift shop. Individually decorated guest rooms feature wood furniture designed and handmade by local artisans, as well as private bath with hair dryer, mini-bar, TV, and phone. Palacio del Inka, Plazoleta Santo Domingo 259, Cuzco, Peru Phone: 011-51-84-23-1961; Fax: 011-51-84-23-3152 www.libertador.com.pe This historic 254-room hotel incorporates 16th-century Pizarro’s Palace and a modern addition in Spanish Colonial design. It is well located in the heart of the city, just two blocks from the main square, and offers a restaurant, café, and bar; fitness center with Jacuzzi; Internet access; and laundry and dry cleaning services. All rooms have private bath with hair dryer, air conditioning, mini-bar, TV, and phone. Hotel Libertador Puno, Isla Esteves S/N, Lago Titicaca, Puno, Peru Phone: 011-51-51-36-7780; Fax: 011-51-51-36-7879 www.libertador.com.pe Situated on the shores of Esteves Island in Lake Titicaca, Hotel Libertador Puno stands five minutes from downtown Puno and connects to the mainland by a causeway. This 123-room hotel has a restaurant, café, fitness center with sauna and Jacuzzi, laundry service, gift shop, and Internet access. Air-conditioned guest rooms have private bath with hair dryer, in-room safe, mini-bar, TV, and phone. Ramada Costa Del Sol Lima Airport, Av. Elmer Faucett S/N, Aeropuerto Jorge Chavez, Lima PE 1 , Peru Phone: 011-51-1-711-2000; Fax: 011-51-1-711-2001 www.costadelsolperu.com Opened in 2007 and located at the Lima International Airport, the 130-room Costa Del Sol Ramada Lima Airport features woodwork and walls bearing the coats of arms of Lima and Pizarro Larcomar. The hotel has a restaurant serving both local and international cuisine, a bar, Internet access, gift shop, laundry and dry cleaning services, fitness center, spa, hair salon, and indoor pool. Each air-conditioned room offers private bath with hair dryer, in-room safe, mini-bar, TV, and phone.
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Treasures of Peru September 1 (Depart USA) – September 11, 2014 GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS Please read this information carefully, as payment of a $750 deposit per person represents your acceptance of the following General Terms and Conditions. Please retain a copy of these General Terms and Conditions for your records. Tour Cost: Total tour cost, air and land from Miami, FL airport is $4,250 per person, $4,650 per person from Chicago or NYC. Land-only cost is $3,795 per person. A non-refundable deposit of $750 per person is required with your signed application. Final payment in full is due on or before May 29, 2014. The single supplement is $995. Tour costs, which are based on current exchange rates and a minimum group size of 24 participants, are subject to change. Upon reservation you must provide your full legal name as it appears on your passport. In the event an airline ticket is issued with incorrect information you have provided, you will be responsible for charges associated with the ticket’s reissue. Luggage: Only one carry-on and one checked bag per person is accepted on tour. Documents: U.S. citizens are required to have a valid passport for entry into Peru. Cost of Tour Includes: Round-trip airfare; 9 nights' accommodations in Superior First Class and First Class hotels; 22 meals: 9 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 4 dinners; Extensive sightseeing as described, including all entrance fees; Services of a private Tour Director; Private motor coach transportation; Luggage handling for 1 bag per person; Gratuities for local guides, dining room servers, airport and hotel porters, and all drivers. Cost of Tour DOES NOT Include: Roundtrip airfare from any departure point other than those listed herein or with the purchase of a land-only tour package; costs of passports, visas, personal expenses such as beverages, laundry, room service, and meals and beverages not specified; airline baggage fees; communication charges; airline transfers when purchasing a land-only package; gratuities to your Tour (suggested gratuities: $10$15 per traveler, per day), which are at your discretion; optional sightseeing or shore excursions; and travel protection insurance. Cancellations: All deposits are non-refundable. If you must cancel your trip, the effective date of cancellation will be upon our receipt of your written notification. Cancellations received 95 days or more from the date of departure will be subject to a $300 processing fee plus any and all additional charges dependent upon the obligations of The Renaissance Academy of FGCU to its suppliers and the airline refund policies. Cancellations received at or within 94 days of departure are subject to the following schedule of cancellation fees: 94-65 days prior to departure - 65% of the tour cost per person; 64-30 days prior to departure - 85% of the tour cost per person; 29 days or less prior to departure – 100% of the tour cost per person. If a guest makes any changes within 94 and 30 days prior to departure to either their departure city and/or the optional post-tour extension, a $150 per person administrative fee, in addition to any fees or penalties imposed by third parties will apply. No changes are allowed within 30 days of departure. Travel Cancellation/Interruption Insurance: Travel insurance is strongly recommended. Compare and purchase insurance at www.squaremouth.com. Medical Conditions: If you or a member of your party suffer from any physical challenge or medical condition, you must check with your doctor about the advisability of traveling abroad and make this known to us before you book. We will make reasonable attempts to accommodate the special needs of tour participants, but are not responsible for denial of services by carriers, hotels, restaurants and other independent suppliers. Smoking: Smoking is NOT permitted in the hotels, on motor coaches, or other modes of transport used by the group. Responsibility-Tour Participation Contract – IMPORTANT: The Renaissance Academy of FGCU does not provide travel services or act as the agent of any provider of travel services. The liability of Florida Gulf Coast University, as a sponsor, and Odysseys Unlimited, Inc., as a tour operator, is strictly limited. The Renaissance Academy of FGCU is not responsible or liable for any of the services provided for/by Odysseys Unlimited, Inc. or any other travel agency, or for any of the services of hotels, motor coaches, trains, vessels, aircrafts or other forms of transportation that may be used in connection with the tour. 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Important Note: When you purchase a “land only” package, airport transfers and luggage handling at the arrival and departure airports at the beginning and end of the tour are not included. However, any internal flights within Peru are included. Should you be at the arrival airport and departure hotel concurrent with the group of arriving Odysseys Unlimited travelers, you are welcome to transfer with the group at no charge, providing additional seating is available. However, please note that the motor coach cannot wait for you; you must be aboard when the coach is leaving. Business Class upgrades apply ONLY to the international portion of your itinerary. Domestic U.S. and Peruvian flights are not included.