Luxury Collection Route of the Condor Vacation 10 Days / 9 Nights $3,595pp
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Table of Contents Itinerary in Brief .............................................................................................................................................................. 3 Overview ......................................................................................................................................................................... 5 No Catches ...................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Personalize Your Vacation – Free of Charge! ................................................................................................................... 6 Your Itinerary Day - By - Day ........................................................................................................................................... 8 Financial Details ............................................................................................................................................................ 63 Book Online Address: ................................................................................................................................................. 63 What is Included ........................................................................................................................................................ 64 What is not Included .................................................................................................................................................. 64 About Us – The Luxury Peru Travel Company ................................................................................................................ 65
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Itinerary in Brief Activity
Hotel
Room Type
Meals*
Day 1
Arrive Lima
4* Ramada Airport Hotel
Superior Rooms
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Day 2
Fly Arequipa & Private Tour of Arequipa
5* Costa del Sol Hotel Arequipa
Superior Rooms
B,L
Day 3
Colca Canyon Tour
Colca Lodge Hotel Hot Springs & Spa
Double Rooms
B,L
Day 4
Cruz del Condor Tour & Transfer to Lake Titicaca
5* GHL Hotel Lake Titicaca
Superior Rooms With Lake Views
B,L
Day 5
Lake Titicaca Tour
5* GHL Hotel Lake Titicaca
Superior Rooms With Lake Views
B,L
*Included Meals Key: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner, Br = Brunch Cont.
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Itinerary in Brief Cont. Activity
Hotel
Room Type
Meals*
Day 6
Luxury Peru Rail Train to Cusco
5* Marriott Hotel Cusco
Inca Wall Rooms
B,L
Day 7
Private Tour of Cusco
5* Marriott Hotel Cusco
Inca Wall Rooms
B
Day 8
Vistadome Train to Machu Picchu
5* Sumaq Hotel Machu Picchu
Superior Deluxe Rooms
B,L,D
Day 9
Revisit Machu Picchu & Vistadome Train to Cusco
5* Marriott Hotel Cusco
Inca Wall Rooms
B,L
Day 10
Private Transfer to Airport Fly Lima & Home
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*Included Meals Key: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner, Br = Brunch
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Overview The Luxury Collection Route of the Condor Vacation visits the Inca & Colonial Highlights of Arequipa, Colca Canyon & the Cruz Del Condor, Lake Titicaca, Cusco & Machu Picchu in 10 Days. You will enjoy Private Guided Tours and stay in Luxury 5* Hotels. You will take the First Class Vistadome Train to & from Machu Picchu and the Luxury Peru Rail Train from Lake Titicaca to Cusco whilst enjoying stunning views of the high Andes Mountains.
No Catches These are Private Vacations with Guaranteed Departures Every Day Everything you would expect is Included • • • • • • • • • •
All Private Tours (except at Lake Titicaca – small group) with Qualified English Speaking Guides All Private Transfers All Hotels All Entrance Tickets All Breakfasts / Other Meals as Specified: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (B,L,D) All Internal Flights No Hidden Fees for Paying with Visa, MasterCard or American Express Book & Pay Securely Online or by Telephone Low $500pp Deposits. Balance Due 60 Days before Travel Large Discounts for Groups of 4+ (Invite your Friends & Family!)
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Personalize Your Vacation – Free of Charge! Bespoke Personalized Vacations - In the 21st Century Luxury Vacations are all about having your Vacation personalized, so you can have what you want, when you want it, and at no additional charge! We Agree 100%. For this reason we offer a free of charge service where we will personalize an Itinerary just for you within 24 Hours of your request. Good Communication is Important - All our Travel consultants are based in Peru, are Expats, and speak English as their First Language. Call us now we would love to help. Contact us now, and you can get started on Personalizing Your Perfect Luxury Machu Picchu Vacation Today.
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Your Itinerary Day - By - Day
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1st Day – Arrive Lima & Private Transfer to Hotel Service
Notes / Instructions
Arrive Lima
Flights arrive in the evening.
Walk across to the airport hotel
We will not be there to meet you. Please just walk across to the Airport Hotel and check-in. The hotel is connected to the Airport building by a footbridge on the 2nd floor of the Airport.
4* Ramada Airport Hotel
Superior Rooms
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4* Costa Del Sol Ramada Airport Hotel
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Hotel Ramada Costa del Sol Lima Airport provides comfortably furnished rooms and suites that include 26 inch LCD TV with cable, free Wi-Fi, and marble bathrooms. Suites feature a 32 inch LCD TV, separate living room and Jacuzzi. Guests can keep fit at the gym or relax at the spa. Hotel Ramada Costa also provides a business center. There is a restaurant and bar where breakfast, lunch, and dinner as well as a variety of drinks are served. Hotel Ramada Costa del Sol Lima provides ideal accommodation for guests in transit to different domestic destinations.
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2nd Day – Fly Arequipa & Private Tour of Arequipa (B,L) Service
Notes / Instructions
Fly Arequipa
Typically, Flights depart at 09:15. Arrives to Arequipa at 11:30.
Private Transfer to your Hotel in Arequipa
Approx. 20 minutes to your hotel.
Private Arequipa City Tour
Pick up at your hotel at 14:00 and return to your hotel at 18:30
5* Costa del Sol Hotel, Arequipa
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Costa del Sol Hotel Arequipa
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5* Hotel Costa del Sol Arequipa Check into your Hotel the beautiful Hotel Costa del Sol, the only 5 star Hotel in Arequipa. The Hotel Costa del Sol Arequipa offers a distinguished and warm service, to tourists traveling the Arequipa-Cuzco circuit. Its facilities and location make it an ideal starting point for exploring the Colca Canyon, which is one of the deepest canyons in the world.
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The spacious Guest Rooms and Suites offer: • Internet access • Heating • Room service 24 hours a day • Minibar refrigerator • Laundry service • Cable TV and radio • 220V and 110V electrical current
Additional Services: • Gift Shop • The Kuna store - offers a wide variety of gifts made of exclusive alpaca and vicuna fibers, which are indigenous to Peru. • Gym and sauna - Recently remodeled, new equipment, sauna and massages • Jacuzzi and swimming pool - available 24 hours. • Los Montoneros Bar • Los Robles Restaurant - Where you can enjoy our buffet breakfast (05:00a.m. to 10:30a.m.). During the afternoon and night we offer an international menu that fuses regional ingredients in an original manner.
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Arequipa City Tour
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Private Arequipa City Tour Nicknamed the 'white city', Arequipa is surrounded by spectacular mountains, including the volcano El Misti. A fascinating feature of the city is its many beautiful buildings made of a lightcolored volcanic rock called sillar. The City Tour of Arequipa is a great way to get to know the impressive beauty of "La Ciudad Blanca", the White City. The tour includes sites such as the church and square of San Francisco, home of La CompaĂąĂa de Jesus, colonial homes, the Plaza de Armas and the unforgettable Convent of Santa Catalina, characterized by its narrow streets and different styles and famous in the 16th century. The Convent of Santa Catalina, perhaps the most fascinating colonial religious building in the country, was until recently home to almost 450 nuns.
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3rd Day – Private Colca Canyon Tour (B,L) Service
Notes / Instructions
Private Transfer out Arequipa to Colca Canyon. Lunch is Included.
Collection from your Hotel Foyer at 07:30. Lunch is Included at a good local Restaurant.
Colca Lodge Hotel & Spa (Medicinal Thermal Hot Springs)
Double Rooms
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Private Colca Canyon Tour We will depart at 7:30 am from Arequipa, crossing 160 Km to the town of Chivay, capital of the Province of Caylloma. At the beginning of our excursion we will enjoy the majestic views of the Misti, Chachani and PichuPichu volcanoes and then approach the National Reserve of “Pampa Cañahuas”, where our transportation will make a short stop to observe the wild Vicuñas (the most important American camel) in its natural habitat. At this point we will be around 3,400 meters above sea level. We will arrive to “Pata Wasi” (Pata=high Wasi=home) an Andean community at the opposite border of the reserve. Here you might enjoy the natural formation of rocks and the view to the backside of the Misti and Chachani volcanoes. To prevent altitude sickness we will have an original Andean “Mate de Coca” drink in Sunbay at 3,800 meters above sea level.
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Continuing on the road we will pass through “Tocra” over the 4,500 meter high mountains, where we will observe lakes with migrant birds and get pictures of the “Antiplano” (high plains) with its Llamas and Guanacos. Our highest point will be “Pata Pampa” (Pata=high, Pampa=land) located at 4,820 meters, where we’ll observe the volcanoes Ampato, Sabancaya, Hualca-Hualca, Mismi (the source of the Amazon River), and the “Cordillera de Chila”. When we are getting close to the town of Chivay (3,651 meters) we will start to wonder at the spectacular multicolor view of the terraces of the Colca valley. In Chivay we will drive to our hotel and after occupying our rooms we will have time for lunch, (cost of lunch is included in program). In the afternoon we will walk to the real Indian Town of Coporaque, where we will visit its traditional main square and optionally- go on an hike to the hill of the San Antonio ruins, where we will visit a cemetery and have a wonderful view to the terraces of the Canyon (the hike takes about 1 hr.) We then proceed onto your Hotel at the base of the Colca Canyon.
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5* Colca Lodge Hotel & Spa
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Colca Lodge Hotel, Spa, and Hot Springs We invite you to feel the energy of one of the most spectacular regions in the south of Peru: the Colca Valley. This is where the river meets the sky, the sun joins the moon and the mind and body are connected; there is history, and the friendly people retain their traditions, their legends and their spirit. At an altitude of 3250 metres above sea level and two-and-a-half hours travel from the city of Arequipa, our hotel nestles on the banks of the River Colca. It is surrounded by hundreds of pre-Inca agricultural terraces, which have been declared a Peruvian cultural heritage, and is blessed with relaxing hot spring waters rich in lithium. This is a place with ancient energy, synchronized with nature and the starting point for exploring the valley and visiting the Colca Canyon, one of the world`s deepest ravines.
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At Colca Lodge you will feel another dimension to relaxation at our hot springs Eco-spa where we offer you a steam room, Jacuzzis, and massage sessions with local therapists. The spa was conceived as eco-friendly, and makes use of geothermal energy without interfering with or polluting the natural environment. You will also feel the healing power of our open-air hot pools, each one with a different temperature. Taking a bath in the light from the stars is simply a magical experience. In addition to the sense of tranquility and harmony provided by the relaxing effect of the lithium, the landscape and the never-ending murmuring of the river complete an experience not to be forgotten. We are waiting for you in the place where time stands still and lets you feel everything, in its maximum expression.
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Each of the 45 rooms have a wonderful view towards the valley and are built around the gardens and courtyards which make up the hotel. The style is rustic, with thatched roofs and some of them have adobe walls. An ecological heating system which uses the geothermal energy has been implemented in the hotel. The bathrooms are supplied with hot water from solar heaters. All 27 standard rooms have small terraces where one can sit in the sunshine and admire the unique local Andean landscape. There are 15 quadruple rooms fitted with two beds up in rustic mezzanines built out of eucalyptus logs. There are two suites suitable for families of four members, and one bridal suite ideal for honeymooners, with the hotel's best view and its own Jacuzzi fed by a hot spring.
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4th Day – Private Cruz del Condor Tour and Transfer to Lake Titicaca (B,L,D) Service
Notes / Instructions
Private Cruz del Condor Tour & on to Lake Titicaca
Collection from your Hotel Foyer at 06:00. (It is best to visit the Condors in the early mornings). Arrive to Puno (Lake Titicaca) around 18:00
Sillustani Funerary Towers
Visit a Pre–Incan Burial Ground in transit to Puno.
Lunch is Included
Lunch is included at a good local restaurant.
5* GHL Hotel (Lake Titicaca)
Superior Rooms with Lake Views
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Private Cruz del Condor We will have our breakfast very early in the morning (about 6:00 am), so we can leave to the famous “Cruz del Condor” point as early as possible. We’ll arrive to “Cruz del Condor” at approximately 8:00 am.After taking pictures of the majestic Condors, our guide will take you for a short walk near the Canyon. We will then drive back to Chivay, visiting the traditional town of Pinchollo and the “Antahuilque viewpoint”, where a wonderful 1,500 year old terracing constructed by the Collaguas culture well before the Incas’ time can be observed. We visit the town of Maca, an Andean community that experienced an earthquake in November of 1991 and the town of Yanque with the most beautiful church in the valley. We’ll return to Chivay for lunch at a local restaurant (cost of lunch is included in the program.
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Sillustani Funerary Towers Sillustani is a pre-Incan burial ground on the shores of Lake Umayo near Puno in Peru. The tombs, which are built above ground in tower-like structures called Chullpas, are the vestiges of the Colla people, Aymara who were conquered by the Inca in the 15th century. The structures housed the remains of complete family groups, although they were probably limited to nobility.
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Luxury 5* GHL Hotel Titicaca Upon arrival to Lake Titicaca check into your Hotel, the Luxury Hotel GHL, on the very shores of Lake Titicaca itself. Los Uros Restaurant: Where you will enjoy our buffet breakfast from 05:00 - 10:00a.m. Along with a marvelous view of Lake Titicaca, the restaurant offers a varied menu with international cuisine in a fusion of flavors typical of Peru. Taquile Bar: By the warm fireplace, watching a dazzling sunset over Lake Titicaca, you can enjoy our bartender’s specialties, among which are the coca sour and the famous "Pisco Sour".
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Superior Rooms 20m2 guest rooms with one or two beds, a fully equipped bath and a spectacular view. Some are connected and some are non-smoking rooms. Included: • Wíreless Internet • Heating • Minibar refrigerator • Laundry service • Room service 24 hours a day Services: • Business Center / Gift Shop • Gym and Jacuzzi
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5th Day – Full Day Small Group Lake Titicaca Tour (B,L) Service
Notes / Instructions
Full Day Lake Titicaca Tour
Collection from your Hotel Foyer at 07:00 for a full day small group tour of Lake Titicaca. Lunch is included. Returns to your Hotel at approximately 17:00.
Luxury 5* GHL Hotel Lake Titicaca
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Full Day Lake Titicaca Tour Lake Titicaca, at 3,820m above sea level, is the highest navigable lake in the world. At this altitude, the pure air creates wonderful light, and the views of the snow-capped Cordillera Real rising over the lake are superb. This immense body of water is home to the Uros people, who live on reed islands they have woven, and to the people of Taquile Island, who create some of the finest crafts in the Andes. Titicaca Express (By Speedboat - Toilet On-Board) Duration: 9.5 hours Distance: 99 kilometers round trip.
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07:00 Transfer to the port. 7:15 a.m. Depart on the speedboat "Titicaca Express", fully equipped and with on board service. 08:30 We arrive to a secluded section of Taquile Island, Explore the less touristy and scenic area of Taquile Island (exclusive), and enjoy a pristine sandy beach. You will have plenty of time to relax and feel the serenity of Titicaca. Then Hike through a pre-Inca trail with spectacular landscapes of the island, visiting families of weavers to learn about their textile art & symbolism that has been declared by UNESCO as world heritage. 11:30 am We leave the island, after more than 3 hours of an intensive natural and cultural approach. 11:55 Arrival to the community of Santa Maria – Llachon, on the tip of the Capachica Peninsula, a very scenic off the beaten track destination. We are welcomed by a small community and quickly introduced to an intensive cross cultural experience, observe their traditions and participate in an ancient ceremony to learn about their magical world. Then experience the preparation of "Pachamanca" a traditional way of cooking meat, fish and potatoes using underground ovens - this is one of the main dishes of Peruvian cuisine. Enjoy these delicacies in a small, but very scenic, restaurant. 13:50 We leave Santa Maria. 14:25 Arrival to a remote area of the National Reserve of Lake Titicaca, and explore UROS Ccapi, these are considered as the last authentic floating islands, less commercial and little visited. The Uros are descendants of one of the oldest cultures in South America. Optional tours in reed boats. Return to Puno at 15:25 pm. 16:30 Arrival in Puno and transfer to hotel.
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6th Day – Luxury Peru Rail Train to Cusco (B,L) Service
Notes / Instructions You will be picked up from your Hotel Foyer at 06:30 for a 40 minute transfer to the Train Station in Puno.
Private Transfer to the Train Station in Puno
Luxury Peru Rail Train to Cusco
Private Transfer in Cusco
Departs at 07:30 and arrives to Cusco at 18:00. An all-inclusive three course lunch is served in route followed by tea time later in the afternoon.
You will be met at Cusco train Station for the approx. 20 minute Private transfer to your Hotel.
Luxury 5* JW Marriott El Convento Cusco
Inca Wall Rooms
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Peru Rail Train – Cusco / Lake Titicaca
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Luxury Peru Rail Train – Cusco / Lake Titicaca The Peru Rail is exquisitely decorated in the fine manner of the great Pullman trains of the 1920’s and boasts a full fleet of refurbished coaches including dining cars and an open-air observation bar car, which is unique in South America. On the journey passengers are served a three course lunch in the dining car followed by coffee served in the observation-bar car. The Peru Rail runs between Lake Titicaca and Cuzco. This service, full of romance and style, unites two of Peru’s top tourist destinations.
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Observation / Bar Car – Peru Rail Train
On the journey the train makes a gentle descent / ascent to slightly, lower / higher altitudes. One half of the journey showcases the gentler, rolling Andean Plains, where vicuĂąa and alpaca can be seen, while the second half is dominated by the magnificent Andean mountains which tower over the deep valleys of the meandering Huatanay River. While traveling aboard the Peru Rail, the glass-walled observation car provides the perfect opportunity to view the beautiful scenery.
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5* J.W. Marriott Hotel Cusco
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5* J.W. Marriott Hotel Cusco Located in the city’s historical center, the JW Marriott Hotel Cusco combines the needs of today’s luxury traveler with the design elements of an architecturally stunning archaeological site. This 5-star Cusco hotel offers easy access to Peru’s iconic attractions and towns including Machu Picchu, the Urubamba Sacred Valley, Ollantaytambo and Pisac. Historyseekers will find Peruvian cultural artifacts in the hotel’s two exhibition halls. Accommodations at this luxury hotel in Cusco are equipped with the latest technology including Wi-Fi, LCD cable TVs, and oxygen systems for a fee. Designed around a colonial convent, this hotel in Peru features resort-like amenities including a Cusco restaurant with excellent Peruvian cuisine, a bar and a fullservice spa offering a relaxation pool, sauna, steam room, and treatments inspired by ancient techniques.
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Inca Wall Rooms Cusco Marriott has 153 guestrooms & 7 suites in the heart of historic Cusco. All rooms have an oxygen enrichment system to help acclimatize you to the altitude, for extra fee. Guestrooms come with customized & authentic design decoration in king or double configurations. Luxury amenities at our Cusco Hotel ensure a comfortable stay and include in-room safe & mini-bar. All are equipped with Wi-Fi high-speed Internet access.
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The Pool & Spa The spa is an exclusive environment with more than 300 square meters of space, and is the ideal place for revitalization using millenarian elements combined with different techniques. The Spa includes: • • • •
Relaxation pool Treatment rooms Dry sauna Steaming chamber
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7th Day – Private Tour of Cusco (B) Service Private Afternoon Cusco City Tour
Notes / Instructions Pick up in your Hotel Foyer at approx. 13:45. Returns at approx. 18:00.
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Private Afternoon Cusco City Tour The Private Half Day Cusco City Tour Visits all of the Principal Inca & Colonial Attractions in Cusco
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Private Afternoon Cusco City Tour Tambomachay – This was an Inca sanctuary dedicated to the cult of water, a place reserved for Inca Royalty. Puca Pucara – This is an Inca archaeological site located again on the peak of a hill and is thought to be a military position and an administrative centre. Qenko – A sanctuary dedicated to the adoration of animals, and consists of ruins formed by a rocky site with stairs in a zigzag, and a main building similar to a circular amphitheatre where 19 window sills are located as a way of seats. Sacsayhuamán – Its construction took over seven decades and required the work of 20,000 men approximately, both for the foundations and hewn stone works, the transportation of materials, carving and stones setting. Cusco Cathedral – One of the finest Colonial Cathedrals in the Americas. Qoricancha – Originally named Inti Qancha (' Temple of the Sun') was the most important temple in the Inca Empire, dedicated primarily to Inti, the Sun God.
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8th Day – Vistadome Train to Machu Picchu (B,L,D) Service
Notes / Instructions
Private Transfer out Cusco and First Class Vistadome Train to Machu Picchu
Catch the First Class Vistadome Train to Machu Picchu.
Private Machu Picchu Tour
2-3 Hours with plenty of time to ask questions.
Lunch
Buffet Lunch is included at the 5* Sanctuary Lodge Hotel. (12:00 – 15:00)
5* Sumaq Hotel Machu Picchu
Superior Deluxe Rooms. Gourmet Dinner is included in the Hotel.
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The Vistadome Train Both to and from Machu Picchu
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The Vistadome Service This DELUXE train ride into the spectacular land of the Inca is highlighted by amazing views of valleys, Inca farming terraces, snow capped mountains, and sub-tropical jungle. After arriving in Aguas Calientes, a shuttle bus will transport you to this magic, sacred, and mysterious town known as Machu-Picchu. The Vistadome service has large panoramic windows and additional windows in the roof allowing you to enjoy the mountain scenery.
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A snack and hot drink are included with the Vistadome service. There is also a table in front of you and posh leather seats which are very comfortable with plenty of leg room. The Vistadome also has air conditioning and heating, leather seats that adjust the body to provide comfort and relaxation during the entire trip, and a traditional show as well as a fashion show to keep you entertained – as if the amazing scenery isn’t enough. This service allows the visitor to be immersed and feel the Andean culture through its landscapes, music, dance and food carefully prepared with local ingredients. On-board experience with the best comfort and quality service.
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Machu Picchu Highlights
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Guided Tour of Machu Picchu (2 – 3 Hours) The ‘Holy Grail’ for lovers of Inca monuments, the enigmatic lost city of Machu Picchu is the most famous archaeological site in all of South America and possibly the world. The spectacular collection of temples, terraced hills and plazas was the mountain-top citadel of the Inca under Pachacutec and Tupac Yupanqui, until the coming of the Europeans with Pizarro. It may have the most familiar name, but Machu Picchu has refused to reveal many of its mysteries, including the secrets of its construction, function, and demise. The overgrown ruins were discovered by US historian Hiram Bingham in 1911, and the quality of the stonework hints that it was an extremely important ceremonial site. The remains are thought to date from around 1450, built at the height of the Inca Empire, and as they escaped being plundered by the Spanish they include semi-intact icons and shrines that were defaced or removed at other sites. Entering the site, a set of steps leads to the ruined Temple of the Sun and a series of altars and niches. Highlights include the remains of ceremonial baths, the Sacred Plaza with its tremendous view across the Urubamba River valley, a rare shrine to the sun, and a labyrinth of passageways and cells.
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5* Sumaq Hotel Machu Picchu
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5* Sumaq Hotel Machu Picchu Includes Gourmet Buffet Dinner, Cooking Class & Cocktail Making Class. At the foot of the imposing mountains surrounding Machu Picchu, by the banks of the Vilcanota River, stands Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel. The only five-star hotel in Aguas Calientes is architecturally inspired by the enigmatic lost city of the Incas.
Highlights: Privileged location: Sumaq is surrounded by the majesty and enchantment of the biodiversity of the Machu Picchu Archaeological Park and its main tourist attractions: valleys, mountains, rivers and waterfalls.
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Superior Deluxe Room • 100% Alpaca Fiber Blankets • 100% Cotton Sheets • Cable television • Sound proof Windows • International Dialing / National Direct • Heating • Electronic Safety Deposit Box • Voltage 110v / 220v • Minibar • Bathtubs • Hair dryer • Black-out curtains • Fire alarm • Turndown service
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Optional Free of Charge Sumaq Hotel Cooking Class & Cocktail Making In the Cooking Classes & Peruvian Bar, the participants will learn how to prepare the traditional Ceviche, Sumaq style, a dish based on fresh trout and exotic chili peppers from the Peruvian cost. Also the barman from the hotel makes a memorable presentation with the preparation of Pisco Sour or any other cocktail based on seasonal fruits and Andean herbs with our unique touch. In this culinary activity, participants will interact with the ingredients and recipes from our culinary creations, and they will be able to try everything whilst they contemplate our majestic mountains, and they can take the recipe book home to enjoy it one more time! Cooking Classes & Peruvian Bar last 40 minutes approximately and are available for groups between 2 and 15 people, in two schedules: 11: 00 am and 2:00 pm. Just ask to join a group at the Hotel reception.
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9th Day – Revisit Machu Picchu & Vistadome Train to Cusco (B,L) Service
Notes / Instructions
Private Machu Picchu Tours
There are 4 additional Machu Picchu Tours you may choose from. There are no additional charges, you are only limited by your time and energy.
Lunch
Buffet Lunch is included at the 5* Sanctuary Lodge Hotel. (12:00 – 15:00)
Vistadome Train Service to Cusco
Catch the late afternoon Vistadome train returning to Cusco typically between 7pm & 8pm
Private Transfer in Cusco
Approx. 30 minutes to your Hotel.
Luxury 5* JW Marriott El Convento Cusco
Inca Wall Rooms
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Private Machu Picchu Tours Today you will enjoy further Private Guided Tours of Machu Picchu. You may start at Dawn or as you wish. All tours are included and you are only limited by your time and energy. The Sun Gate (2 Hours) Inti Punku the Sun Gate marks the entrance to Machu Picchu. It is a one hour uphill hike to the southeast of the Sanctuary, climbing more than 300 meters. The hike is on the original Inca trail and is paved with Inca stones. There is a spectacular view from the gate (pictured).
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Apu Machu Picchu (4 to 5 Hours Roundtrip) The hike to the summit of Apu Machu Picchu is 2 ½ hours and can be quite steep in places. This trail, accessed from Machu Picchu, joins parts of the Inca trail leading to the Sun Gate before climbing to the mountain's highest point. From there, enjoy the view of soaring eagles as well as Machu Picchu and other significant ruins in the area, such as Putukusi, Huayna Picchu, Salkantay mountain and the Vilcanota River view. This is a breathtaking hike, lot of orchids along the way, birds in the bushy areas, and with every stop the view is gets better and better. The climb is 600 meters uphill, so a reasonable level of fitness is required. *** Access to Apu Machu Picchu is controlled by special tickets which need to be purchased in advance by us. Access is 07:00 – 11:00. Please ask to have these tickets included in your tour if desired***
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Inka Bridge (Bridge 1 Hour Round Trip) This hike is to the south west of Machu Picchu, a nice original trail that overlooks the Aobamba valley and the Hydro-electric plant. This Inca Bridge is a part of a mountain trail that heads west from Machu Picchu. The trail is a stone path, part of which is cut into a cliff face. A twenty-foot gap was left in this section of the carved cliff face, over a 1,900 feet drop that could be bridged with two tree trunks. When the tree trunks were removed then the trail became impassable to outsiders. The path is narrow and paved with original Inca stones. The steep trail continues on and climbs the side of the mountain, leading adventurous travelers to a remote corner of this archaeological site. In addition to a magnificent bird's-eye view of Machu Picchu, the summit also offers a perfect vantage point to the canyon of the Vilcanota River, the mountain of Putukusi and the distant snow-capped Andean peaks.
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Huayna Picchu (3 - 4 Hours) Huayna Picchu is the mountain you see behind Machu Picchu. Towering above the north end of Machu Picchu this steep mountain is often seen in the backdrop to the classic photos of the ruins. The mountain is steep, but stone steps are laid along most of the way and where the mountain is steeper you will find steel cables used as handrails. For fit people it is not a difficult climb. Very Limited Access! Only 400 people are allowed to hike Huayna Picchu each day. You have to sign in at the entrance gate. The first 200 tickets are available for the 8:00am hike. The second 200 are available at 10:00am. ***You should buy these special tickets in advance with us to be sure you will have space for this hike***
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The Huayna Picchu Hike You’ll find breath-taking views while hiking up and there are some ruins near the top which many like to visit. The most important thing about Huayna Picchu is the bird’s eye view of the whole of Machu Picchu from the top. More on the level of difficulty: You will be glad to see that the path is almost two meters wide, but at the beginning only, later it becomes narrower, and one side there is a steep fall. There are some accidents and even deaths every year so be aware this can be a quite dangerous hike. After a while you will find the path becomes really narrow - only a couple of feet wide and here the slope is really steep. Throughout the rocks are uneven and sometimes slippery but you will find hand rails along those areas.
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10th Day – Fly Lima & Home (B) Service
Notes / Instructions
Private Transfer to Cusco Airport
We pick you up at the appropriate time for an Approx. 15 minute Transfer to the airport.
Fly Lima
We will choose your flight time to meet as closely as possible with your international flight Home.
Fly Home
Have a nice flight. ☺
At this time our services end with your arrival to Lima Airport.
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Financial Details Luxury Collection Route of the Condor Vacation 10 Days / 9 Nights Twin / Matrimonial Rooms
$3,595pp Book Online Now Big Discounts Available Please Ask
Groups of 4+ Traveling Together
Deposit would be $500.00pp Balance due 60 Days before travel. We Accept Visa, MasterCard & American Express
Book Online Address: https://luxuryperutravel.rezdy.com/6872/luxury-route-of-the-condor-10-days
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What is Included All Private Tours with Qualified English-speaking guides All Private Transfers All Entrance Fees 8 Nights in Recommended 5* Hotels Inc. Breakfasts 1 Night in the Superior 4* Ramada Airport Hotel 9 x Breakfast, 7 x Lunch, 1 x Dinner (B,L,D) First Class Vistadome Train – Cusco / Machu Picchu / Cusco Luxury Peru Rail Train – Lake Titicaca / Cusco Flights within Peru – Lima / Arequipa & Cusco / Lima
What is not Included International airfare to Peru and Taxes National Departure Taxes at airports Other Meals unless specifically stated in the Itinerary Personal expenses such as telephone bills, laundry expenses, beverages, etc. Baggage porterage and other extras not specified.
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About Us – The Luxury Peru Travel Company For over 16 Years, The Luxury Peru Travel Company is a First Class & Luxury Peru Vacation Operator based in Cusco, Peru. Luxury Peru Travel has won 14 Major Travel Awards including “Best Tour Operator” by DIRCETUR the Peruvian National Tourist Authority for Cusco & Machu Picchu. Our mission is to provide unique, personalized Peru Vacation experiences for our clients, listening carefully to your needs, wants & desires and customizing a Machu Picchu Vacation itinerary that meets these perfectly, and at the right price. Detailed Expert Local Knowledge Booking a major trip is exciting, but it can also be a bit overwhelming. We understand. That's why we have live Peru Travel Experts here to take care of your every need, making your trip stress-free & amazing. Contact Us Call Toll Free: 1800 298 3158 e-Mail: enquiries@luxuryperu.travel
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