Peru - Machu Picchu

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Trip Description: Machu Picchu Inca Ruins

A trip to Machu Picchu is a thrilling experience! Its deep historical interest is a good complement to the thrilling nature experience of the Tambopata Reserve and the airfare is really only very slightly higher. One of the world's most enchanting historical sites, Machu Picchu is the mountain top refuge of the Incas. It is a well preserved ancient city perched on a misty peak hidden in the Andes. It was never discovered or conquered by the Spanish Conquistadors. From the ruins there are awe inspiring views of deep green valleys and distant forest covered summits.

It is not difficult to imagine that the Incans themselves, gazing across the great vistas, felt the same grandeur and astonishment as we feel today. Visitors first spend a night in the old Incan capitol, Cusco, and then take the mountain train to Machu Picchu. Our program includes hotel nights in Cusco and a city tour of this fascinating capitol at the top of the world and accommodations and guided tours in Machu Piccu itself.

Itinerary: Machu Picchu

Day 1 Cusco	Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to your Superior class hotel. The remainder of the morning is at your leisure to relax and become accustomed to the altitude. In the afternoon there is a tour of the city and archeological sites in the outskirts of the city. You will visit the Cathedral, the Santo Domingo Convent where the walls of the Inca Temple of the Sun were recently uncovered. Outside the city you will also visit the fortress of Sacsayhuaman high atop the hill overlooking the city on the sacred point of land. We will also visit the natural spring temple of Tambo Machay. Overnight in hotel.
Day 2 Cusco/Machu Picchu	After breakfast we will go to the train station for a spectacular ride through deep Andean gorges with vistas of precipitous lush verdant mountains. We are on our way to the most important archeological site in the Americas, Machu Picchu. On arrival we will tour of the ruins themselves learning about the fascinating history and architecture. We will overnight in a comfortable but simple hotel near the ruins. (B/L)
Day 3 Machu Picchu	Today guests can themselves choose their own activities. You may choose to return to the magnificent ruins again or hike a portion of the ancient Inca road, the Inca trail, that threads through the mountains. On the trail not far from the ruins lies Inti Punku the royal entrance to Machu Picchu, a very interesting monumental entrance. Again we will overnight at simple hotel near the ruins. (CB)
Day 4 Machu Picchu/Cusco	This morning again guests have for the last time the opportunity to explore this magnificent example of natures wonder and the ingenuity of the ancient incans. In the afternoon we will board the train and return to Cusco arriving in the early evening. We will be met at the train station on arrival and transferred to the hotel. Tonight we will overnight at a Superior hotel near the center of Cusco. (CB)
Day 5 Cusco	This morning after breakfast, we will transfer to the airport to meet your departing flight. (CB)

Meal Codes: (B = breakfast; L = lunch)

Prices: (Per person): Double Occupancy: $850-----Single Occupancy: $1,325

Includes: Airport transfers, round trip train fare from Cusco to Machu Picchu, accommodations, scheduled tours and excursions, entrance fees, and an English-speaking guide, all scheduled land transportation, meals as indicated in the itinerary. Prices are subject to change.

Does not Include: Gratuities, airport departure taxes, meals not specified in the itinerary, all expenses of personal nature e.g. laundry, phone calls, beverages, excess luggage fees, etc.

Single Travelers: Individuals travelling alone will be given their own hotel rooms and must pay the single rate above. It is not possible to assign roomates on this trip.

Airfare to Cusco: The plane route to Cusco and Machu Piccu is the same one as Tambopata. Therefore, for participants in both programs there should be only a very small increase in airfare, as little as $50-100, if anything at all. We will quote the airfare on confirmation.

How to Sign Up for a Trip to Machu Picchu: Give us a call at 504-594-9506 or e~mail to reserve the space. Identify yourself as a member of the Andetur Brazilian Travel Club. We will ask you to send us a non-refundable deposit in the amount of $300 US dollars. These should be sent to Andetur Brazilian Travel Club. We will send you a confirmation kit which describes the steps for preparing for the trip as well as addressing all of the practical details involved in traveling in the neo-tropics. But don't worry, it is easy to get ready for our trips. For the nitty gritty details on refunds and other business aspects of the trips, follow this link to request more Administrative Details.