3 days/2 nights - Avanti Destinations
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3 days/2 nights - Avanti Destinations
PER-004 9.22.10 Peru 2 Exploring ancient Incan ruins, Machu Picchu COlombia Ecuador Rio Napo Amazon River Amazonas Region Iquitos 1h 4 5m by air • • Chiclayo 3 Compañia de Jesus Church, Cuzco Brazil • Trujillo 1h 20 m air by Iguassu F alls 4h 50m by ai r 1 Lima nd Isla ster by air 5h ★ 20m 4h 30m by Ea u gro nd 2 Machu Picchu 1h 15 m by air 25 m • Puerto Maldonado air by 55 m ■ • • 3 Cuzco 1h 1 Plaza de Armas, Lima Manu National Park by Nazca Lake Titicaca air Bolivia Colca Canyon ■ Arequipa • • Puno ★ La Paz Once the center of the Incan Empire, Peru is the perfect destination for discovering the ancient history of Latin America. You can browse through handicrafts in Indian markets, discover the Spanish colonial heritage of Lima, and be amazed by the mysterious Nazca Lines in the desert. But Peru’s biggest attractions are its spectacular Incan sites; the most famous of these is the fabled Machu Picchu. RVP packages: 57 & 59 Useful Information Temp: 50–70°F Z 40–50°F Note: temperature shown is for Cuzco. | Language: Spanish | Currency: Nuevo Sol | Green Season: Dec.–Apr. | Dry Season: May–Nov. Reasons to Visit Colonial Cities | Machu Picchu | Indian Markets | Criollo Cuisine | Nazca Lines | Colca Canyon | Jungle Lodges | Lake Titicaca PER-004 9.22.10 Lima | 3 days/2 nights | from $119* Plaza de Armas, Lima Founded by Pizarro in 1535, the “City of Kings” is renowned for its rich Spanish architecture in the Old Quarter as well as for its outstanding art, archaeological museums and diverse culinary pleasures. Pre- & post-cruise options for independent and group travel available. Visit our website for more information. Spotlight Hotels includes 2 nights accommodations Private arrival transfer Daily breakfast Hotel taxes and service charges Casa Andina Classic Centro – Moderate Country Club – Deluxe 2 nights from $119pp | Extra night $45pp 2 nights from $359pp | Extra night $165pp San Agustin Exclusive – Moderate JW Marriott – Deluxe Small hotel well-situated near cafés, restaurants and shops, and just steps from the Miraflores Central Park, and a popular handicrafts market. 58 rooms. AC This elegant hotel in the San Isidro district, built in 1927, has National Monument status. The décor is colonial with lovely antiques. 83 rooms. AC Located in Miraflores, nearby the fashionable shopping mall, Larcomar. Recently remodeled with Novo Andean décor, incorporating both ancient art AC and modern architecture. 105 rooms. Ultra-modern 25-story hotel located in front of the cliffs in the Miraflores district, with views of the Pacific Ocean from every guest room. Its many amenities include upscale shops, tennis courts and a full-service spa. 300 rooms. AC 2 nights from $135pp | Extra night $55pp NEW! *Price is per person, double occupancy 2 nights from $399pp | Extra night $185pp Novotel – First Class Conveniently located in San Isidro district, this recently built hotel offers spacious rooms with modern décor. 208 rooms. AC Miraflores Park Plaza – Deluxe Luxury hotel overlooking the Pacific Ocean, in the exclusive Malecon de la Reserva residential area. Offers many guest amenities. 81 rooms. AC 2 nights from $185pp | Extra night $79pp Ramada Costa del Sol Lima Airport Hotel – First Class Located close to the main airport terminal, this modern hotel is a good option for flight connections. 130 rooms. AC 2 nights from $375pp | Extra night $175pp We also offer: Sheraton, Casa Andina San Antonio, Hilton, Plaza del Bosque, Sonesta Posada del Inca El Olivar, Casa Andina Select Miraflores and Westin Libertador 2 nights from $215pp | Extra night $105pp Doubletree El Pardo Miraflores – First Class Modern hotel located in the heart of Lima’s lovely Miraflores district catering to both business and AC leisure guests. 150 rooms. 2 nights from $225pp | Extra night $99pp Day Tours from Lima Minimum 2 persons | Prices are per person Lima City Half-day Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $35 Pachacamac Ruins Half-day Tour. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Larco Herrera Museum Half-day Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Casa Andina Private Collection – First Class One of the newest hotels in the Miraflores district, the hotel has a great location two blocks from Miraflores Central Park. Amenities include a gym and spa. AC 148 rooms. 2 nights from $239pp | Extra night $105pp Colonial Lima Half-day Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Folklore Show & Dinner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Rosa Nautica Dinner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Culinary Full-day Tour Includes lunch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Tip Nazca Lines Full-day Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575 Includes lunch Use Lima as your gateway to either Iguassu Falls or Easter Island with LAN's new nonstop flights. Call us for our competitive rates. Restaurant AC Air-Conditioning 52 Bar Pool ♥ Romance Property Beach Access Family Friendly PER-004 9.22.10 Extensions from Lima peru Arequipa & Colca Canyon | 4 days/3 nights Minimum 2 persons Departs daily Peru’s second largest city, Arequipa, lies 640 miles south of Lima. It is known as the “White City”, because the primary building material here is white volcanic stone. The city itself is lovely, and you must allow time to see the 16th-century Monastery of Santa Catalina. But the highlight of the region lies 2 hours north of Arequipa, spectacular Colca Canyon, one of the deepest canyons in the world, with hundreds of pre-Hispanic terraces. Package Includes Roundtrip air and ground transfers; 2 nights Arequipa; city and monastery tour; 1 night Colca Canyon with all meals; Cross of the Condor tour; daily breakfast Per Person 4 days/3 nights from $849 Colca Canyon 2 days/1 night | Note Mysterious Nazca Lines & Ballestas Islands Minimum 2 persons Departs daily We also offer: Archaeological Treasures of Northern Peru: Chiclayo and Trujillo – Lord of Sipan & Chan Chan 4 days/3 nights Red-faced Uakari monkey Four hours south of Lima, in the southern coastal desert, lie the mysterious Nazca Lines, gigantic stylized geoglyphs etched in the desert floor that can only be seen from the air. Here you will do the overflight of the Nazca Lines as well as a boat excursion to the Ballestas Islands in the Paracas National Reserve, Peru’s famous wildlife sanctuary. Package Includes Roundtrip transfers by deluxe motor coach from Lima to Paracas; 1 night Paracas; Nazca Lines overflight with lunch; city tour; Ballestas Islands boat tour; daily breakfast Per Person 2 days/1 night from $685 The Monkey, Nazca Eco-Extensions from Lima Amazonas North – Iquitos Delfin I & II Iquitos is the gateway to your Amazon adventure beginning with a boat transfer to your jungle lodge. We offer the cozy comfort of Ceiba Tops, a jungle resort with air-conditioning and a swimming pool. If you want to be deeper in the jungle, we combine the rustic Explorama and ExplorNapo Lodges for the ultimate jungle experience focused on the incredible variety of flora and fauna found in the region. Sails Sun. & Wed. out of Iquitos Requires a pre-excursion overnight in Lima and may require a post-excursion night. Ceiba Tops Lodge & Resort Explorama/ExplorNapo Lodges 3 days/2 nights 5 days/4 nights Departs daily Departs daily Located on the banks of the Amazon River, comfortable air-conditioned rooms in a garden setting. Both lodges are located in primary rainforest and feature thatched-roof rooms with kerosene lamps for lighting. Package Includes Package Includes Roundtrip air, ground and boat transfers; 2 nights accommodations; guided local tours including the Canopy Walkway; all meals Roundtrip air, ground and boat transfers; 4 nights accommodations; guided tours; all meals 3 days/2 nights from Per Person $899 5 days/4 nights from Enjoy a mystical journey into the Amazon. The thousands of species of flora and fauna will enrich your stay aboard either the Delfin I or Delfin II. These beautiful boats surround you in comfort and the accompanying naturalist will guide you through your Amazon adventure. Package Includes Roundtrip air, ground and boat transfers; 3 or 4 nights accommodations; guided tours; all meals Per Person 3-night cruise from – Sails Sun. $1,989 4-night cruise from – Sails Wed. 2,599 Per Person $1,459 For more information, in-depth itineraries and additional travel options, visit our website at www.avantidestinations.com M/V Delfin II 53 PER-004 9.22.10 peru Cuzco Main Plaza, Cuzco At an altitude of almost 11,200 feet, Cuzco is the point of departure for Machu Picchu. Historic Cuzco reflects the confluence of the Incan and Spanish cultures. Peru’s Andean culture remains alive here with colorful dress and busy markets. Spotlight Hotels All rates are per person, double occupancy for 2 nights, and include arrival transfer and daily breakfast. Eco Inn – Upper Moderate Libertador – Deluxe 2 nights from $105pp | Extra night $49pp 2 nights from $319pp | Extra night $155pp Casa Andina Plaza – Upper Moderate Casa Cartagena – Deluxe Boutique This contemporary hotel is located in front of the city’s largest handicraft market, and near the Main Plaza. 167 rooms. Popular hotel, originally a historic conquistador’s 16th-century villa, located 4 blocks from the Main Plaza. 254 rooms. Small B&B-style hotel located in the heart of Cuzco, near the Main Plaza. 40 rooms. A new and unique hotel in a historic colonial mansion and a heritage monument, with a traditional exterior and an ultra-modern interior décor. 16 suites. AC 2 nights from $135pp | Extra night $65pp 2 nights from $399pp | Extra night $195pp Monasterio del Cuzco – Deluxe Cuzco Novotel – First Class Luxury hotel originally built as a monastery in 1592. The buildings surround a courtyard with lovely gardens, fountains and the famous stone cloisters. Many of the rooms are oxygen-enriched. 126 rooms. This charming hotel is a historic structure dating back to the 1500s. Choose between colonial or modern standard rooms. 99 rooms. 2 nights from $205pp | Extra night $99pp 2 nights from $505pp | Extra night $249pp Casa Andina Private Collection – First Class This lovely boutique hotel occupies an 18th-century colonial home built around a courtyard, 3 blocks from the Main Plaza. 72 rooms. Restaurant 2 nights from $209pp | Extra night $105pp Day Tours from Cuzco Folklore Show & Dinner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . City & Ruins Half-day Tour. . Beach Access ♥ Romance Property We also offer: Casa Andina Koricancha, Casa Andina Catedral, Casa Andina San Blas, Sonesta Posada del Inca, Andean Wings and Inkaterra La Casona The Sacred Valley • Aguas Calientes . . . . . . . . . . . $45 65 79 Rio Uru ■ Wiñay ■ Wayna ■ ■ bamba Runcu Racay Sayamarca ■ Machu Picchu by Hiram Bingham Train Full-day Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Departs daily except Sun., includes lunch . . 845 Chícon • ▲ Ollantaytambo Phuyupatamarca Huayllabamba • Moray ■ Salcantay ▲ Private Chinchero, Maras & Moray Half-day Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195 Machu Picchu by Vistadome Train Full-day Tour. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 469 Includes lunch Patallacta ■ Pisac Ruins, Market & Ollantaytambo Full-day Tour. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Includes lunch 54 Pool AC Air-Conditioning Machu Picchu ■ Prices are per person. Private tours also available. Cuzco City Half-day Tour . . Bar Family Friendly Urubamba ■ Maras ••Chinchero Yucay Lake Huaypo Road Rail Inca Trail Poroy Station Lake Piuray • • Cuzco ■ Pisac • Pisac Ruins PER-004 9.22.10 peru Extensions from Cuzco Machu Picchu Llamas among the ruins of Machu Picchu Machu Picchu Overnight Accommodations 2 days/1 night Departs daily Requires pre- and post-excursion overnights in Cuzco. Visit one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, and Peru’s most-visited attraction. Your journey to Machu Picchu begins with an early morning 90-minute transfer from Cuzco into the scenic Sacred Valley of the Incas to Ollanta train station. Here you will board the Vistadome train for a 90-minute ride to Aguas Calientes, the small town below Machu Picchu. Continue by bus up the switchbacks to the mountaintop citadel for a 2-hour guided tour. After lunch, you will have time to explore the site before returning to the hotel. The next morning, there is an optional second visit to Machu Picchu before returning to Cuzco by train and bus. Hatuchay Tower Hotel – Moderate Sanctuary Lodge – First Class Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel – First Class Inkaterra Pueblo Hotel – Deluxe The only hotel located within the Sanctuary of Machu Picchu, this is a prime choice for those who want to be near the ruins and the hot springs. AC 29 rooms. Located along the banks of the Rio Urubamba with views of the countryside, this hotel is a short distance from the train station. 42 rooms. An ecological boutique hotel close to the train station. Its casitas resemble a typical Andean town surrounded by exuberant nature and rich biodiversity. SPA AC 85 rooms. One of the newest hotels in Aguas Calientes, the hotels' design inspired by Inca architecture with comfortable and inviting rooms and excellent service. 60 rooms. Package Includes Roundtrip transfers including Vistadome train; 1 night at selected hotel with breakfast and dinner; 2 entrances to Machu Picchu including 1 Machu Picchu tour with lunch Per Person Hatuchay Tower Hotel from Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel from Sanctuary Lodge from Inkaterra Pueblo Hotel from $745 919 1,175 975 Note: Passport information required. We also offer: Andina Luxury, El Mapi and Hatun Ini Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu Accommodations 3 days/2 nights Departs daily Requires a post-excursion overnight in Cuzco. May require a pre-excursion overnight also. The beautiful Urubamba River Valley, also known as the Sacred Valley of the Incas, is the perfect stopover en route to Machu Picchu. Overnight in a country inn, and visit Pisac Market and the Incan fortress of Ollantaytambo. The next day continue by train to Machu Picchu where you will spend two days exploring the legendary “Lost City of the Incas”, before returning to Cuzco by train and bus. Casa Andina Private Collection – First Class Sol y Luna – First Class Posada del Inca – First Class Libertador Tambo del Inca – Deluxe A mountain chalet-styled retreat featuring private balconies or sitting areas, a spa and a domed planetarium. Well located for day tours. 85 rooms. A former 18th-century colonial-style monastery surrounded by lush gardens, this hotel features warm and inviting rooms with regional décor. 84 rooms. Package Includes All ground transfers, including Vistadome train; 1 night Sacred Valley; Pisac Market and Ollantaytambo ruins tour with lunch; 1 night Machu Picchu with dinner; 2 entrances to Machu Picchu including 1 Machu Picchu tour with lunch; daily breakfast Per Person 3 days/2 nights from Note: Passport information required. This new hotel and spa offers an exquisite, contemporary décor inspired by local traditions of the Andean people. Having its own train station makes day trips to Machu Picchu simple. 128 rooms. We also offer: Hotel Pakaritampu, Aranwa and Rio Sagrado $929 Tip This unique hotel's beautiful gardens and colorful bungalows blend with the surrounding nature to create a sanctuary for its guests. 43 rooms. Calling all Machu Picchu visitors! Due to luggage restrictions on the train, you only need to bring an overnight bag when traveling to Machu Picchu or the Sacred Valley. Travel with ease, as your remaining luggage stays in Cuzco. 55 peru PER-004 9.22.10 Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu Hiking Adventures Arriving at Machu Picchu Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu | 5 days/4 nights Minimum 2 persons Departs Wed. & Sun., Apr.–Nov. Requires pre- and post-excursion overnights in Cuzco. We recommend 2 nights before the trek to acclimate to the altitude. This famous high-altitude walking/camping tour provides an unforgettable oncein-a-lifetime experience for the adventurous traveler. Discover the ancient ridgetop route taken by the Incas, hiking past archaeological remains of villages. Descend the stone staircase called Intipunku, “The Door of the Sun”, gateway to Machu Picchu, the famed citadel of the Incas. Package Includes “After hiking the Inca Trail for three days, there is no better reward than arriving at the Sun Gate and seeing Machu Picchu for the first time. The guides, landscape and llamas make this a truly unforgettable experience!” – Crystal H., Land Department Lead Warmiwañusqua Pass, Inca Trail The Chaski Trail to Ollantaytambo & Machu Picchu | Minimum 2 persons Departs Sun. & Wed., Apr.–Nov. Requires pre- and post-excursion overnights in Cuzco. We recommend 2 nights before the trek to acclimate to the altitude. This trekking program is a fun alternative to our traditional Inca Trail Trek, but it doesn’t require a permit from the Peruvian government (there are a limited number of permits). There are many ancient hiking trails outside Cuzco. One of them is the Chaski Trail which follows the main communication trail used by the Incan Empire to connect Cuzco to Ollantaytambo. Along the trail you will visit archaeological sites and Andean communities, and will have amazing views of the snow-capped peaks and the Sacred Valley. After the trek, you will visit the fortress of Ollantaytambo and spend the night in the Sacred Valley. Continue by train to Aguas Calientes, tour Machu Picchu and spend the night. Package Includes Roundtrip ground transfers, including train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes and return; 2 nights camping with all meals, tent and sleeping pad, guide and porter service; 1 night Ollantaytambo; tour of the ruins; 1 night Machu Picchu; 2 entrances to Machu Picchu including 1 Machu Picchu tour with lunch; daily breakfast 5 days/4 nights from Per Person Per Person 5 days/4 nights from $1,365 Note: Passport information required. Permits are limited and go quickly. Good physical condition highly recommended. Inca Trail Express 2 days/1 night | Guanaco NEW! Minimum 2 persons Departs daily, Mar. - Jan. Requires pre- and post-excursion overnights in Cuzco. We recommend 2 nights before the trek to acclimate to the altitude. Have you always dreamed of hiking the legendary Inca Trail, but were short on time, or the season was wrong, or perhaps you just don’t enjoy camping? The 2-day Inca Trail Express may just be the program for you! Spend your first day on a 6-hour hike that includes a section of the Inca Trail and a stunning view of Machu Picchu from Intipunku, “The Door of the Sun.” Sleep comfortably in a hotel in Aguas Calientes before spending day two at Machu Picchu. Package Includes Roundtrip ground transfers, including train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes and return; hiking tour with lunch; permit for Inca Trail; 1 night Aguas Calientes with breakfast; 2 entrances to Machu Picchu including 1 Machu Picchu tour with lunch 2 days/1 night from Per Person $1,025 Note: Passport information required. Permits are limited and go quickly. Good physical condition highly recommended. $1,235 Note: Passport information required. Good physical condition highly recommended. This trek does not require a permit. 56 Tip 5 days/4 nights Roundtrip ground transfers, including return train; 3 nights camping with all meals, tent and sleeping pad, guide and porter service; permit for Inca Trail; 1 night Machu Picchu with breakfast; 2 entrances to Machu Picchu including 1 Machu Picchu tour with lunch Permits for the Inca Trail are limited and sell out in advance. Book early to secure your trek. PER-004 9.22.10 peru Ultimate Peru: Lima, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Cuzco & Lake Titicaca 10 days/9 nights Departs daily If Peru isn’t at the top of your list of places to visit, it should be! Peru is a country rich in culture, history and natural beauty. Step into the ancient Incan world as you visit the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Cuzco, and Lake Titicaca. You won’t be disappointed! Package Includes All air and ground transfers, including Vistadome train to Machu Picchu, and the Andean Explorer to Puno 3 nights Lima City tour 1 night Sacred Valley Pisac Market and Ollantaytambo Ruins tour with lunch 1 night Machu Picchu with dinner 2 entrances to Machu Picchu including 1 Machu Picchu tour with lunch 2 nights Cuzco City tour 2 nights Puno Uros and Taquile Islands tour Daily breakfast Per Person 10 days/9 nights from $2,415 Not applicable during holiday seasons and other special events. Cathedral of Cuzco, Plaza de Armas, Cuzco Machu Picchu & Galapagos: Lima, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Cuzco, Quito & Galapagos Rooftops of Cuzco 12 days/11 nights Departs daily except Thu. & Sat. from Lima Airfare from Peru to Ecuador is additional. Call now for our current low prices. Tip Machu Picchu Want to stay longer? Consider adding an extension to the mysterious Nazca Lines, or venture into the Amazon. Back by popular demand – Machu Picchu and the Galapagos – two of South America’s most popular treasures. Your vacation of a lifetime includes 5 nights in Peru, visiting Lima, the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu and Cuzco. With 2 nights in Quito before your 3-night Galapagos cruise, and one night upon your return, you'll have the opportunity to truly explore much of the Galapagos and Quito. Package Includes 6 days/5 nights All ground transfers, including Vistadome train to Machu Picchu 1 night Lima 1 night Sacred Valley Pisac Market and Ollantaytambo ruins tour with lunch 1 night Machu Picchu with dinner 2 entrances to Machu Picchu including 1 Machu Picchu tour with lunch 2 nights Cuzco City tour Flight from Cuzco to Lima 3 nights Quito City tour Roundtrip flights from Quito to Galapagos 3-night Galapagos cruise with daily guided tours and all meals Daily breakfast Departs daily Are you dreaming of seeing Machu Picchu, but have less than a week for your vacation? This package is for you! Arrive into Lima, fly to Cuzco, spend 1 night in the Sacred Valley, 1 night near Machu Picchu, 2 nights in Cuzco, and return to Lima. 12 days/11 nights from Peru Short & Sweet: Lima, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu & Cuzco Per Person $3,895 Not applicable during holiday seasons and other special events. Package Includes All air and ground transfers, including Vistadome train to Machu Picchu 1 night Lima 1 night Sacred Valley Pisac Market and Ollantaytambo ruins tour with lunch 1 night Machu Picchu with dinner 2 entrances to Machu Picchu including 1 Machu Picchu tour with lunch 2 nights Cuzco City tour Daily breakfast 6 days/5 nights from Per Person $1,735 Not applicable during holiday seasons and other special events. Exploring the ruins, Machu Picchu Galapagos Penguins & Marine Iguanas, Galapagos Islands 57 peru PER-004 9.22.10 Amazon Basin Jungle Lodges Manu Wildlife Center Amazonas South – Puerto Maldonado Departs daily except Tue. & Sun. from Cuzco Departs daily Requires pre-excursion overnight in Cuzco. Requires a pre-excursion overnight in Cuzco. The protected areas of the Manu wilderness have become world famous because of their unspoiled rainforest and amazing wildlife. Manu Wildlife Center is located 2 hours from Cuzco by charter air and boat. The lodge has 22 screened bungalows with private bath and no electricity (lighting is by kerosene lamp and candles). Puerto Maldonado, located at the confluence of the Madre de Dios and Tambopata Rivers, is the gateway to the jungle lodges in Peru’s southern Amazonas region. From Cuzco it is a 50-minute flight to Puerto Maldonado, then a boat transfer to the lodge. The lodges are all constructed of native materials with thatched roofs, and vary according to their amenities – all have a private bath, but not all have electricity. Package Includes Accommodations Package Includes Roundtrip air, ground and boat transfers; accommodations; guided tours; all meals Roundtrip air, ground and boat transfers; accommodations; daily guided jungle tours; all meals 4 days/3 nights from Departs Mon., Wed. & Fri. 5 days/4 nights from Departs Thu. & Sat. Per Person $1,885 2,135 Taquile Island, Lake Titicaca Posada Amazonas – Transfer 2 hours by land and boat to the lodge, owned by the local community of Infierno. No electricity or hot water. 24 rooms. Sandoval Lake Lodge – Transfer 3 days/2 nights from 4 days/3 nights from 3 days/2 nights from 4 days/3 nights from 30 minutes by boat. Located on a lovely oxbow lake, rooms have electricity and hot water. 25 rooms Per Person $899 1,075 Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica Transfer 45 minutes by boat. Cabañas have electricity, hot water, and a porch with hammock. 30 cabañas. Per Person $869 1,025 Per Person 3 days/2 nights from $1,219 4 days/3 nights from 1,435 Lake Titicaca Peruvian Lake Titicaca Stretching between the borders of Peru and Bolivia, and lying at 12,500 3 days/2 nights feet, Lake Titicaca is the highest navigable lake in the world. It also has the Departs daily (see schedule below) from Cuzco honor of being one of the birthplaces of the Incan Empire. On Lake From Cuzco travel to Puno, the “Folkloric Capital of Peru,” located on the eastern shore of Lake Titicaca. This area maintains its rich cultural heritage in its handicrafts, customs, myths and ethnic dances. Visit the floating reed islands on the lake, home to the Uros Indians, and Taquile Island. Titicaca’s islands you can see the culture of the Incas carefully preserved. We can offer our Peruvian Titicaca program with 3 different modes of transportation: By train: On Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, board an Orient-Express train for the 10-hour ride to Puno. ➤ Lake Titicaca Cuzco Juliaca • Bolivia By air: Board a daily LAN flight from Cuzco at 2:40 pm (subject to change) for a 50-minute flight to Juliaca, the closest airport to Puno. By bus: Depart Cuzco at 8:00 am daily on the Inka Express. The scenic journey takes about 9 hours, with stops for sightseeing and lunch. Taquile Island • Puno Sun Island Moon Island Package Includes All transfers – train, air or bus to Puno; 2 nights Puno; Taquile & Uros Island tour; daily breakfast 3 days/2 nights (via train) from 3 days/2 nights (via air) from 3 days/2 nights (via bus) from Copacabana • Suriqui Island Per Person $795 735 515 Peru For more information, in-depth itineraries and additional travel options, visit our website at www.avantidestinations.com 58 Huatajata La Paz ★ PER-004 9.22.10 peru/bolivia La Paz Bolivia La Paz At 11,800 feet, this is the world’s highest capital city. Its combination of Indian and Spanish Lake Titicaca Route of the Incas – Peru & Bolivia: Lima, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Cuzco, Puno, Lake Titicaca & La Paz 11 days/10 nights | Minimum 2 persons cultures, and its location in a bowl surrounded by spectacular mountains, make La Paz a distinctive city to visit. Visa required for Bolivia Departs Mon., Wed. & Fri. from Lima Visa required for Bolivia Hotel The history of the Incan Empire belongs to both Peru and Bolivia. This popular itinerary will follow the Route of the Incas from Lima to Cuzco and Machu Picchu, then continues across the Altiplano by train to Puno to explore the Peruvian side of Lake Titicaca. The next day continue by ground and hydrofoil to the Bolivian side of the lake. Highlights of the Bolivian Titicaca include visits to the lovely village of Copacabana; Sun and Moon Islands; and the Urus-Iruitos floating reed islands. Your base in Bolivia will be the Inca Utama Hotel with its fascinating Andean Roots Cultural Center. The "route" ends in La Paz. Rates are per person, double occupancy for 2 nights, and include arrival transfer and daily breakfast. El Presidente – First Class Modern high-rise hotel in the center of La Paz near the historic San Felipe Church, close to museums and the central market. 100 rooms. AC 2 nights from $165pp | Extra night $59pp Package Includes All air and ground transfers, including Vistadome train to Machu Picchu and train to Puno 2 nights Lima City tour 1 night Sacred Valley Pisac Market and Ollantaytambo ruins tour with lunch 1 night Machu Picchu with dinner 2 entrances to Machu Picchu including 1 Machu Picchu tour with lunch 2 nights Cuzco City tour 1 night Puno 2 nights Inca Utama Hotel with all meals Copacabana, Sun and Moon Islands, the Reed Islands and Andean Roots Cultural Center tour 1 night La Paz Tiwanacu ruins and city tour Daily breakfast Per Person 11 days/10 nights from $2,845 Not applicable during holiday seasons and other special events. Magic of Lake Titicaca 4 days/3 nights | Minimum 2 persons Departs daily from La Paz Called the Sacred Lake of the Incas, Lake Titicaca is one of the highest navigable lakes in the world. Find inspiration in the deep blue lake with the majestic Royal Range of the Andes in the background. Explore the magic of Lake Titicaca from the Inca Utama Hotel, with its living museum set up to preserve the local traditions and culture of the Andean people. Tour the city of La Paz with its large Indian market, including the Witches Market. Visit the Tiwanacu ruins, the ancient capital of the Aymara civilization, as well as the unique rock formations of the Moon Valley. Package Includes Roundtrip ground transfers; 2 nights Inca Utama Hotel with all meals; Copacabana, Sun and Moon Island, the Reed Islands and Andean Roots Cultural Center tour; 1 night La Paz; Tiwanacu ruins and city tour; daily breakfast 4 days/3 nights from Copacabana, Lake Titicaca Per Person $825 Floating reed islands on Lake Titicaca 59