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Peru is Machu Picchu on a budget for US$1285 Including local airfare. PERU Peru is one of the most fascinating countries in the world. Rich in history, cultural traditions, archaeological sites. Blessed with an incredible topography from her desert fringed coast dotted with ancient cities, to the towering Andes running north to south in the central region, to the Amazon basin's rain forests covering more than half the Peruvian land mass and cruising ground for nature lovers and adventurers. In almost any corner of the country, Peru offers her visitors wondrous experiences, great comforts and a warm welcome...! Choose one of the many tour programs we have for Peru !
Great Amazon Rain Forest:
Deluxe
Inka Program:
Machu
Picchu on a Budget:
Amazon River Cruise & Machu
Picchu: Tara’s Inka Journey: 9 days -Visiting Lima, Cuzco, Machu Picchu & the Amazon The Golden Kingdom: 8 days -Visiting Cuzco, Urubamba, Pisac, Machu Picchu & Lima, Inkas & Rainforest 8 days - Visiting the Amazon Rain forest (Puerto Maldonado area) Sandoval Lodge, Cuzco and Machu Picchu Aqua Deluxe Amazon River Boat 9 days -Visiting the mighty Amazon Region and Pacaya Samiria National Reserve. Aqua River Boat and Machu Picchu (Amazon & Inkas) 10 days/9 nights exploring the Amazon rain forest and the Lost City of the Inkas Machu Picchu. Kuelap-Sipan:
The Inka Trail: 9 days - Hiking the Inka Trail to Machu Picchu - Salcantay Trek to Machu Picchu 11 days hiking the Salcantay trek to Machu Picchu staying in small lodges. Inkas & Kings 12 days visiting The Colca Canyon, Lake Titicaca, Machu Picchu and the city of Kings "Lima". The Empire Time Forgot: 15 days - Visiting Lima, Arequipa, Puno, Lake Titicaca, Cuzco, Urubamba, Machu Picchu & the mighty Amazon Rain Forest and the amazing Nazca Lines. Absolutely Peru: 21 days Visiting Lima, Chiclayo-Sipan, Trujillo-Chan-Chan, Arequipa-Colca, Puno-Lake Titicaca, Cuzco-Machu Picchu, The Amazon and Nazca Lines... Galapagos & Machu Picchu: Peru & Ecuador for 14 days - Visiting Quito -Otavalo -Galapagos -Lima, Cuzco & Machu Picchu - 2 selections..with 5 star and 4 star hotels & cruises. Optional to Nazca. Peru & Bolivia: 9 days -Visiting La Paz, Lake Titicaca, Puno, Cuzco, Machu Picchu and The Nasca Lines. -Extension to Kuelap and Cajamarca -Extension to Manu National Park -Extension to Heath Wildlife Center (Tambopata) For more programs to Peru in combination with other countries visit section Combine Countries
Visiting Cuzco & The Lost City of the Inkas "Machu Picchu"
7 days/5 nights Daily departures
DAY 01 U.S.A-LIMA Depart USA for Lima, Peru. (Overnight flight).
Arrive very early morning in Lima. After going through customs and immigration, you will be met and walked to the domestic flight section of Lima airport for flight to Cuzco. Upon arrival in Cuzco you will be taken to hotel selected (see options below). Balance of day to rest and get used to the high altitude. DAY 03 CUZCO In the afternoon enjoy a half day visit of the magical city of Cuzco as you drive through the main streets with their Inca walls. Visit the Qorikancha (Sun Temple) now referred to as Santo Domingo Church. The curved stonework of the temple is probably unequalled in the world. During the Inca period, the stones were covered with gold. The Cathedral, a real piece of art with hundreds of paintings. Then, visit the archaeological sites that surround Cusco: the Saqsayhuaman Fortress, an amazing site with huge stone constructions. The site has a great cosmic energy - that is why people think it was an astronomic observatory and an Inca oracle. Also visit Q’enqo, a place that was used for worship and ceremonial center and Tambomachay -the Inka Spa. Overnite at hotel selected. (B) DAY 04 CUZCO-MACHU PICCHU Full day excursion by bus & train to the most mysterious and energetic place of the Inka civilization.
Early morning transfer to the rail station to board the train to
Machu Picchu. The train journey to Machu Picchu is a highlight of any trip to
the Andes. The scenery is simply spectacular, and the recently refurbished
Vistadome Trains with their panoramic windows allow you to enjoy it in comfort.
The 3 hour journey takes you through a
changing landscape, passing by lush, green fields and colourful villages in the
foothills of the Andes. From here on, there are wonderful vistas of the
mountains and, deep in its dramatic canyon, the beautiful Urubamba River running
through the Sacred Valley. For optimum views of the Andes, windows have been
installed into the carriage ceilings. Also, a newly enhanced food-and-drink
service, plus individual slip-down tables have been added. And what a
destination awaits you! Machu Picchu, the Lost City of the Incas, is one of the
wonders of the Americas. On arrival in Machu Picchu, we transfer by small buses
to the entrance of the ruins to commence our touring. Machu Picchu rises to an
altitude of 7,900 ft. above sea level between the Huayna Picchu (young peak) and
Machu Picchu (old peak). It lies within the spectacular framework provided by
the exuberant vegetation of nearby jungle and the rugged landscape. The ruins
are situated on the eastern slope of Machu Picchu in two different areas: the
agricultural and the urban. The latter includes the civil sector (dwellings,
canalizations), and the sacred sector (temples, mausoleums, squares, royal
houses). Although constructions show different levels of architecture, religious
buildings exhibit a high degree of perfection. The construction was with general
use of stone, and the roofs were built of tree trunks and thatched with ichu
straw. The walls were made with an inward inclination for protection against
earthquakes. Overnight in the village of Aguas Calientes, just at bottom of Machu
Picchu. (B) DAY 05 MACHU PICCHU-CUZCO Day at leisure to explore Machu Picchu on your own. You can go back to the Lost City and visit this magnificent archeological site at your own pace or do some trekking...or stay in Aguas Calientes and visit the local market or the thermal baths. Afternoon return to Cuzco by train with transfer to your hotel. (B) DAY 06 CUZCO At leisure. The city of Cuzco is like an open museum, wherever you go you will find ancient Inka streets, palaces, colonial mansions from the Spaniards conquistadores or just take advantage of great bargains such as sweaters, ponchos, alpaca rugs, gold and silver jewelry....plenty of things to do and see.... (B). DAY 07 CUZCO-LIMA-USA Transfer to the airport for flight to Lima where you will be connecting with your international flight back to USA. (B).
INCLUDED: Hotel accommodations for 5 nights including room taxes and service charges. (4 nights in Cuzco and one night in Aguas Calientes/Machu Picchu). Daily breakfast. Transfers to/from airport, hotels and train station. Tours in seat in car basis as mentioned including entrance fees, train tickets, Cuzco archaeological tax, bus tickets and English speaking tour guide. Tips to airport porters. Local airfare Lima-Cuzco-Lima via Lan Peru or similar.
NOT INCLUDED: International airfare. ·Meals, unless specified in itinerary. Insurance -Cost for this program $129 to $200 per person -by Insure America. Tips to tour guide or bus driver. Any other service not mentioned in itinerary; Airport departure taxes -Lima and Cuzco $4.00 each and upon leaving Peru $30.00. USA departure tax/security/fuel surcharges of $88 (changes daily...please call your Travel Agent or Tara Tours for an update on this charges)
RATES PER PERSON -Double
International air fare not included. Sample air cost from Miami to Lima RT US$500 via American or Lan Airlines (see add-ons below from more than 100 USA cities)
HOTELS: 3 Stars: Cuzco= Los Andes de Americas and Hotel Inti Inn Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu) For hotel locations in Cuzco......See City of Cuzco-Map
ADD-ONS VIA AMERICAN AIRLINES: Add $300 from LAX, SFO, DEN, LAS; Add $200 from ATL, ORL, SJU, TPA & ZONE 1; Add $250 from DFW, HOU & ZONE 2; Add $300 from BDL, BOS, BWI, CHI, EWR, NYC, WAS, ZONE 3;. Add $350 from JAC, PDX, SEA and ZONE 4,5,6. RATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME.
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OPTIONAL EXTENSION TO LAKE TITICACA, PUNO 3 day/2 night program to visit Puno, on the shores of Lake Titicaca -the highest navigable lake in the world. The program includes airfare Cuzco-Juliaca (or train from Cuzco to Puno), transfers on arrival and departure, visit by boat -to one of the oldest races in the world "The Uros" still living on their floating Islands on Lake Titicaca, English speaking tour guides,two nights at Hotel Eco-Inn and tour bus transportation from Cuzco to Puno. Rates Per Person DBL$592; TRP $574; SGL $718
OPTIONAL EXTENSION TO THE AMAZON JUNGLE (TAMBOPATA or IQUITOS) 3 day/2 night program at the Explorama Lodge (Iquitos) located on the Amazon river or at the Sandoval Lodge (located in Tambopata). INCLUDING: transfers on arrival & departure by bus-boat, jungle walks, all meals while at the camps, English speaking tour guides and airfare to Iquitos(from Lima) or Tambopata (from Cuzco).
EXPLORAMA LODGE: DBL $709; TRP $646; SGL $880 SANDOVAL LODGE: DBL $475; TRP $466; SGL $574 Rates Per Person
Tara's Inka Journey is one of the most popular tour programs to Peru. Visiting Lima "City of Kings" founded by Francisco Pizarro, Cuzco "Capital of the Inka Empire" and exploring the mighty Amazon Rain Forest.
From US$3,670 pp. including airfare from Miami (see add-ons from more than 100 USA cities below)
9 days/8 nights - Departs every Thursday Day 1 THU. U.S.A-LIMA Depart Miami, New York or Los Angeles for Lima, Capital of Peru After going through customs and immigration, you will be met and taken to hotel selected. Day 2 FRI.
LIMA-CUZCO Upon arrival in Cuzco you will be taken to hotel selected. Morning best to rest and get used to the high altitude. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Cuzco, the most important city in The Inka Empire with stops at the Koricancha (Temple of the Sun), main square, the Cathedral and visit to the ruins nearby such as Sacsayhuaman Fortress, Kenko, Puca-Pucara and the Inka Spa of Tambomachay. (B). See City of Cuzco-Map Day 3 SAT. CUZCO-MACHU PICCHU Full day excursion by train to the most mysterious and energetic place of the Inka civilization. Early morning your tour guide will pick you up and transfer you to the train station for your 3 1/2 hour trip with spectacular views of the Urubamba River and the Andean mountain range to Machu Picchu. Temples, palaces, towers and staircases are built into the side of the mountain. Here your tour guide will take you from site to site explaining the advanced world of the Inkas. Overnight in Machu Picchu at Hotel selected. (see selection at the end of this program) (B) Day 4 SUN. MACHU PICCHU-CUZCO Day at leisure to explore Machu Picchu on your own, take pictures, meditate or explore the surrounding areas of Huayna
Day 5 MON. CUZCO-LIMA Arrive in Lima and transfer to hotel selected. Afternoon sightseeing tour of modern and colonial Lima the "City of Kings" founded by Francisco Pizarro in 1,535 and the most important city in the Americas during the Spanish Viceroyship. You will be passing by Miraflores and San Isidro, the old district of Rimac, Main Square , the Cathedral, San Francisco Church, Torre Tagle Palace and many other landmarks as well as the modern section of the Capital of Peru. (B) DAY 6 TUE. LIMA-IQUITOS-EXPLORAMA LODGE Transfer to the airport for flight to Iquitos -main port on the Amazon River. Reception at the airport and brief city orientation and transfer to the Explorama dock. Fifty mile journey down the Amazon River to Yanamono Stream where Explorama Lodge is located. Afternoon hike along the "Lake trail" through lowland rainforest which is seasonally flooded. During the high water season, this excursion is done by open boat! Night walk or open boat ride to enjoy the sounds of the rainforest and stars of the Southern sky. (B,D)
ABOUT EXPLORAMA: Established in 1965, 80 km. (50 mi.) down the MAIN AMAZON RIVER, the Lodge is deep in primary jungle and offers two days or longer excursions. Romantic kerosene torches and lamps illuminate palm-thatched houses with 10 to 17 sleeping rooms. Covering connecting walkways lead to the Tahuampa Bar, the Dining Room, the Sun Porch and two Hammock Houses. Private showers and toilet facilities adjoin each room. A variety of treks are offered, including the Seven Bridges Trail.
Day 7 WED. AMAZON JUNGLE Morning walk along the "Bushmaster Trail", where scientific studies by the Missouri Botanical Gardens have found one of the world's highest biodiversity of trees per square hectare. Your guide will point out many plants used in medicine today and many that we may use in the future. Afternoon open boat trip along the Amazon in search
of the two species of freshwater dolphin found in the river, as well as chance for an afternoon swim.
(B,L,D) Day 9 FRI. LIMA-USA Transfer to the airport for flight to USA. Along with the souvenirs, you will carry memories of your journey to the Land of the Inkas.(B)
INCLUDED: Hotel accommodations for 8 nights including room taxes and service charges. (Hotels as mentioned in itinerary). Transfers to/from airport, hotels and train station. Tours as mentioned including entrance fees, train tickets, Cuzco archaeological tax, bus tickets and English speaking tour guides. Tips to airport and hotel porters. Meals as mentioned in itinerary; B= Breakfast; L=Lunch; D=Dinner. Round trip airfare from Miami to Lima via American or Lan Airlines as well as local flights Lima-Cuzco-Lima-Iquitos-Lima.
NOT INCLUDED: Meals, unless specified in itinerary. Insurance. Tips to tour guide or bus driver. Any other service not mentioned in itinerary. Re-entry fee to Machu Picchu of US$32.00 Peru Airport departure taxes, USA departure tax/security/fuel surcharges of $88 (change daily...please call); Lima and Cuzco $5.00 each and upon leaving Peru $28.00
AIR-LAND TOUR RATES
*From Jun.15 to Aug.15 add $100 p.p. From Dec.10 to to 31 -please add $250 per person. AIRFARES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME. See City of Cuzco-Map
Note: If you want to depart any other day (other than Thursdays)....just add $50 more per person. IF YOU ALREADY HAVE YOUR INTERNATIONAL AIR PORTION -please deduct $500.
HOTEL LOCATIONS: LIMA: Jose Antonio and Marriott are located in the pretty district of Miraflores. Swissotel is located in the elegant district of San Isidro. CUZCO: Dorado, Don Carlos, Libertador ....about 3-4 blocks from main square in downtown Cuzco...both near the Koricancha-Sun Temple. Great locations. See Map - City of Cuzco
ADD-ONS VIA AMERICAN AIRLINES: For same package..... Add $300 from LAX, SFO, DEN, LAS; Add $200 from ATL, ORL, SJU, TPA & ZONE 1; Add $250 from DFW, HOU & ZONE 2; Add $300 from BDL, BOS, BWI, CHI, EWR, NYC, WAS, ZONE 3;. Add $350 from JAC, PDX, SEA and ZONE 4,5,6. RATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME.
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INSURANCE: Tara Tours Inc. strongly recommends that you purchased travel insurance. Insured America has designed a policy for Tara Tours clients. Cost for this program is $159-194 per person (see inclusions in Insurance section). DEPOSITS: US$200.00 at the time of booking. FINAL PAYMENT: 45 days before departure. CANCELLATIONS: At any time $100 per person. Prior to departure: 45 to 30 days $150 penalty fee; 29 to 15 days 50% penalty fee; 14 days or less -No Refunds.
Visiting Cuzco, Machu Picchu and the Amazon Rain Forest (Tambopata Wildlife Reserve)
8
days/7 nights Depart USA for Lima, Peru. After going through customs and
immigration, you will be met and taken to hotel FARAONA or CASA ANDINA. Transfer to Lima airport for flight to Cuzco where you will
be taken to hotel DON CARLOS. Morning best to rest and get used to the high
altitude. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Cuzco -the center of the universe for
the Inca civilization- visiting the Temple of Koricancha or Sun God, the
Cathedral and the ruins nearby such as Sacsayhuaman, Kenko,Puca-Pucara and
Tambomachay. (B)
See
City of Cuzco-Map Full day excursion by train to the most mysterious
and energetic place of the Inka civilization. Early morning your tour guide will
pick you up and transfer you to the train station for your 3 1/2 hour trip -with
spectacular views of the the Urubamba River and the Andean mountain range, to
Machu Picchu. Temples, palaces, towers and staircases are built into the side of
the mountain. Here your tour guide will take you from site to site explaining
the advanced world of the Incas. Overnight at Hotel MACHU PICCHU INN located in
Aguas Calientes. (B) Day at leisure to explore the "Lost City "
of Machu Picchu on your own. You can walk for 2 miles towards the Intipunko
(main entrance of M.Picchu in Inca times), or take a back trail to see the old
Inca bridge carved on the side of the mountain, or just relax, take pictures and
absorbe the powerful energy of the place. Mid-afternoon return to Cuzco by train
and bus.(B) Transfer for flight to P.Maldonado. Arrive and transfer from Puerto Maldonado airport to the river port on the Madre de Dios River. A 25 minutes journey down the Madre de Dios River by motor canoe brings you to the end of the trail in to Sandoval Lake Lodge. From here the trail takes you on a 2-mile walk/or rickshaw ride through secondary forest, until we reach a small canal where we board canoes and are paddled 220 yards through a flooded forest of 100-foot tall Mauritia palms. As the canal opens onto the shimmering surface of the lake, we transfer to a catamaran and are leisurely paddled across half the lake to the lodge. After lunch and a brief rest to avoid the early afternoon heat, we once again board the catamaran and set off to explore the entire west end of the lake. Here, in the flooded palm forest we drift to the sounds of hundreds of Red-Bellied Macaws as they return to the palm forest for the night. We return to the lodge around nightfall for dinner. (B,L,D) DAY 06 AMAZON RAIN FOREST A pre-dawn wake-up call will enable us to be on the lake for sunrise and a hopeful encounter with the family of Giant Otters which frequent the lake and are most active at this time of day. Most of the fish-eating water birds around the lake actively fish in the early morning as well, and this outing should provide excellent views, and photographs, of the prehistoric- looking Hoatzins. After returning for a late breakfast we set off into the cool virgin forest near the lake to see some towering wild Brazil Nut trees and a demonstration of how our hosts collect, open and commercialize this important natural product. After lunch and an hour or so to relax we once again board the catamaran to explore the eastern part of the lake, where we might see one or more of the five species of monkeys which live in the forest near the lake, such as the Brown Capuchin Monkey. (B,L,D) DAY 07 AMAZON RAIN FOREST Rising once again at dawn, we have a quick snack before boarding the catamarans to explore the western end of the lake in the hope of an Ecounter with Giant Otters. After a late breakfast we explore some of the rain forest trails with our knowledgeable resident naturalist guide. As we walk the forest will be brought to life as your guide explains the ecology of the rain forest and its diverse flora and fauna. We return for lunch, and then there is an optional rest for those who would like to escape the early afternoon heat. For those still full of energy, there is an option to independently explore some of the forest trails. In the cooler late afternoon we will once again board the catamaran to explore the eastern end of the lake, and hopefully experience a spectacular sunset over the lake before returning to the lodge for dinner. After dinner, there is a final chance to look for Black Caiman on the lake.... (B,L,D) DAY 08- SANDOVAL-PUERTO MALDONADO-LIMA -USA After a dawn breakfast we take a final, shorter paddle around the west end of the lake to try and glimpse the Giant Otters before returning to Puerto Maldonado to catch the flight to Lima. Arrive in Lima and connect with your international flight. (B)
•Meals, unless specified in itinerary. • Insurance. • Tips to tour guide or bus driver. • Any other service not mentioned in itinerary. • USA departure tax/security/fuel surcharges of $88 (changes daily...please call) • Lima and Cuzco $5.00 each and upon leaving Peru $30.00
See add-ons below from other USA cities *From Jan.02 to Apr.16 and Jun.15 to Aug.15 add $100 pp. From Dec.10 to 31 -please add $250 per person. AIRFARES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME. NOTE: If you already have your own airfare -please deduct $500 for the international air portion only. See City of Cuzco-Map
ADD-ONS VIA AMERICAN AIRLINES: For same package..... Add $300 from LAX, SFO, DEN, LAS; Add $200 from ATL, ORL, SJU, TPA & ZONE 1; Add $250 from DFW, HOU & ZONE 2; Add $300 from BDL, BOS, BWI, CHI, EWR, NYC, WAS, ZONE 3;. Add $350 from JAC, PDX, SEA and ZONE 4,5,6. RATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME.
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INSURANCE:
Tara
Tours Inc. strongly recommends that you purchased travel insurance. Insured
America has designed a policy for Tara Tours clients. Cost for this program is
$125-194 per person (see inclusions in our web site www.taratours.com -Insurance
section).
Kuelap and Sipan
‘Peru's Hidden Treasures" Come and join us to discover one of the most fascinating Pre-Inka civilizations...The Chachapoyas culture and their incredible archeological site "Kuelap"...!
Situated in the cloud forests around the town of Chachapoyas in Peru's northern Amazonas Department (State), these sites are dominated by the mighty fortress of Kuelap, perched majestically atop mountain-top cliffs overlooking the verdant Andean landscape
In Chachapoyas, remnants of the past invite you for a true discovery and adventure.
8 DAY/7 NIGHT ITINERARY-
Departs every Mondays and Thursdays from May to October
DAY 01 MON or THU : U.S.A-LIMA: Depart USA for Lima, Peru. Upon arrival you will be met and escorted to hotel Costa del Sol by Lima airport.
Morning flight to Chiclayo, burgeoning commercial center and capital of the department of Lambayeque. Arrive and transfer to hotel Chiclayo. Afternoon visit the Bruning Museum to appreciate fascinating ceramics, metal objects and textiles from the Lambayeque region, then continue to visit the famous archaeological site of Sipan and Pampa Grande –according to National Geographic – Sipan is the greatest discovery of the last century. Return to your hotel for overnight. Hotel Chiclayo (B) DAY 03 WED or SAT : CHICLAYO/CHACHAPOYAS In the morning you will depart from Chiclayo by private car or bus with air conditioning. You will arrive in the late afternoon in Chachapoyas. Box lunch and dinner included. Overnight at Hostal El Chillo. (L, D). DAY 04 THU or SUN : CHACHAPOYAS After breakfast you will enjoy an excursion to visit the colorful funeral buildings of Revash perched on a ledge up high on a cliff. Afternoon visit the museum of Leimebamba –full with well preserved pre-Inka mummies recently discovered in the Laguna de Los Condores. Overnight at Hostal El Chillo (B, L, D)
DAY 05: FRI or MON : KUELAP After breakfast you will visit Kuelap, a spectacular pre-Inka walled city hidden atop a precipitous mountain. Although Kuelap was discovered 60 years before Machu Picchu, it is not as well-known to the outside world. Nevertheless recent amazing discoveries in nearby areas that relate to Kuelap and to its history have captured the attention of archaeologists, international magazines and film companies. Here your tour guide will explain about The Pre-Columbian Chachapoyas culture, conquered in the 15th century by the Inkas. The mighty fortress of Kuelap, perched majestically atop mountain-top cliffs overlooking the verdant Andean landscape …….it is impressive. Dinner and overnight at Hostal El Chillo (B, Box lunch, D). DAY 06 SAT or TUE: CHACHAPOYAS Early morning light trek to visit Gocta considered as the world's third tallest waterfall. This remote wonder and the diverse forest and wildlife will amaze you. There is a chance to admire the Andean Cock of the Rock, Peru's national bird. Late afternoon return to Chachapoyas hotel for overnight and dinner (B,L,D) NOTE: People intersted in more Archeology can change Gocta trek for half day tour to Karajia site. DAY 07 SUN or WED: CHACHAPOYAS-CHICLAYO After breakfast, morning transfer to Chiclayo arriving in Chiclayo late afternoon for overnight at hotel Chiclayo (B). DAY 08 MON or THU. LIMA-U.S.A: Transfer to the airport for flight to Lima and connection to Miami and homeward bound. (B).
INCLUDED: Hotel accommodations for 7 nights including room taxes and service charges. (Hotels as mentioned in itinerary). ·Daily breakfast. ·Transfers to/from airport, hotels and ground transportation for all tours; Tours in seat in car basis as mentioned including entrance fees and archaeological taxes, English speaking tour guide.· Tips to airport porters. ·Round trip airfare via American Airlines from Miami.
NOT INCLUDED: ·Meals, unless specified in itinerary. Insurance (Cost for this program $200 to $235 p.p. -by Insure America). Tips to tour guide or bus driver. Any other service not mentioned in itinerary; Airport departure taxes -Lima and Chiclayo $5.00 each and upon leaving Peru $30.00. USA departure tax/security/fuel surcharges of $88 (changes daily...please call)
2010
RATES PER PERSON: Includes
airfare from Miami
Deposit: US$300 per person. Final Payment: 60 days before departure.
ADD-ONS VIA AMERICANAIRLINES: (airfares are subject to class availability and may change at any time) If you already have you international air portion Miami-Lima-Miami, please deduct US$550.00 per person Add $300 from LAX, SFO, DEN, LAS; Add $200 from ATL, ORL, SJU, TPA & ZONE 1; Add $250 from DFW, HOU & ZONE 2; Add $300 from BDL, BOS, BWI, CHI, EWR, NYC, WAS, ZONE 3;. Add $350 from JAC, PDX, SEA and ZONE 4,5,6
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Exploring the Amazon Jungles of Peru
8 days/7 nights Daily Independent departures
DAY 01 U.S.A-LIMA: Depart USA for Lima, Peru. Arrive and transfer to hotel Costa del Sol by Lima airport.
DAY 02 LIMA-IQUITOS – EXPLORAMA LODGE
For information about theExplorama lodges click here -Optional tours available to visit Cuzco & Machu Picchu.
INCLUDING: Round trip airfare via American Airlines from Miami (see add-ons from more than 100 USA cities below). Local airfare Lima-Iquitos-Lima. 7 nights accommodations with all meals, jungle excursions, visit Indian tribes and English speaking tour guides; (2 nights at Exploram Lodge, 2 nights at Explornapo, 2 nights at La Ceiba Lodge and 1 night in Lima) . All transfers by car & by boat from/to Iquitos; room taxes and service charges.
NOT INCLUDED: Insurance.• Tips to tour guide or bus driver. •Any other service not mentioned in itinerary. • USA departure tax/security/fuel surcharges of $88 (changes daily...please call) and Lima and Iquitos $5.00 each and upon leaving Peru $28.00
AIR-LAND TOUR RATES (See add-ons below)
*From Jan.02 to Apr.16 and Jun.15 to Aug.15 add $100 p.p From Dec.10 to 31 -please add $250 per person. AIRFARES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME Single supplement for this program $520.00
ADD-ONS VIA AMERICAN AIRLINES: For same package..... Add $300 from LAX, SFO, DEN, LAS; Add $200 from ATL, ORL, SJU, TPA & ZONE 1; Add $250 from DFW, HOU & ZONE 2; Add $300 from BDL, BOS, BWI, CHI, EWR, NYC, WAS, ZONE 3;. Add $350 from JAC, PDX, SEA and ZONE 4,5,6. RATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME.
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DEPOSIT/PAYMENTS $350 at the time of booking; Final payment is due 60 days before departure.
Visiting Lima, Cuzco "Capital of the Inca Empire" and the Lost City of the Inkas "Machu Picchu" Pisac and Ollantaytambo.
8 days/7 nights DEPARTS EVERY SUNDAY Day 01 SUN. MIAMI-LIMA: Depart USA for Lima, Peru. After going through customs and immigration, you will be met and taken to hotel selected. DAY 02 MON. LIMA-CUZCO: Transfer to the airport for flight to Cuzco, where you will be met and taken to your hotel. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Cuzco -the center of the universe for the Inka civilization- visiting the Temple of Koricancha or Sun God, the Cathedral and the ruins nearby such as, Kenko, Puca-Pucara, Tambomachay and Sacsayhuaman an impressive megalithic construction, strategically placed on a hill overlooking the city of Cusco, It name means "satisfied falcon" in Quechua. Formed by three successive walls of immense stones (the biggest one—28 feet high, 15 wide and 12 thick –must weigh some 360 tons.). The three walls are almost parallel. Forming a zigzag, each supporting a terrace and parapet. The mind boggles at the thought of the effort that the building of this great monument must have cost men who did not have the wheel: the out side wall alone is 650 yards long. It is said that its construction, begun by the Inca Túpac Yupanqui, took more than seventy years and required the labor of over twenty thousand men. Overnight at hotel selected. (B). See City of Cuzco-Map DAY 03 TUE. PISAC-OLLANTAYTAMBO: Full day excursion to visit the colorful indigenous market of Pisac where hundreds of natives come to town wearing their unique customs, to exchange or buy products. After lunch at a local restaurant, continue with your tour guide to see and learn about Ollantaytambo A typical town of Inca origin. Its design and the foundations of the majority of its buildings date from the Inca era, when it was a strategic military, religious and agricultural center. Above it stands a fortress as a defense against the primitive inhabitants of the hot valleys of the "Antis" or jungle Indians. The fortress consist of a series of superimposed terraces of carved stone accessed by long staircases. The upper terrace contains large, admirably worked stone. It was here that Manco Inka fought the troops of Hernando Pizarro in 1537, leading a fierce resistance against the Spanish at command of a "General" Ollantay who continued for many years from Inca hideouts in the jungles of Vilcabamba. You have to climb to visit the upper part, where six enormous stones (each weighing some 50 tons) stand upright. Return to Cuzco late afternoon. (B,L) DAY 04 WED. CUZCO-MACHU PICCHU: Full day excursion by train to the most mysterious and energetic place of the Inka civilization. Early morning your tour guide will pick you up and transfer you to the train station for your 3 1/2 hour trip -with spectacular views of the the Urubamba River and the Andean mountain range, to Machu Picchu. Temples, palaces, towers and staircases are built into the side of the mountain. Here your tour guide will take you from site to site explaining the advanced world of the Incas. Overnight at Hotel selected in Aguas Calientes or Machu Picchu. (B) DAY 05 THU. MACHU PICCHU-CUZCO: Day at leisure to explore the "Lost City of Machu Picchu" on your own. You can walk for 2 miles towards the Intipunko (main entrance of M.Picchu in Inca times), or take a back trail to see the old Inca bridge carved on the side of the mountain, or just relax, take pictures and absorbe the powerful energy of the place. Mid-afternoon return to Cuzco by train and bus.(B) DAY 06 FRI. CUZCO: Day at leisure to explore the Inka city of Cuzco on your own (Cuzco is like big open museum) or take advantage of great bargaings for swaeters, ponchos, rugs, handicrafts, etc. (or you can take an optional half day excursion to Chincheros, Maras or Piquillacta). (B). Day 07 SAT. CUZCO-LIMA: Transfer to the airport for flight to Lima with transfer to hotel selected. Early afternoon your tour guide will take you to visit the famous Gold Museum with more than 10,000 Gold pieces, textiles and metal work from Pre-Inka and Inka civilizations, some of them 4,000 years old. (B). DAY 08 SUN. LIMA-USA: Transfer to the airport for flight to Miami, New York or Los Angeles. (B)
TOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES: • Hotel accommodations for 7 nights including room taxes and service charges. (see selection of hotels & rates). • Daily breakfast.• Transfers to/from airport and train station. • Tours as mentioned including entrance fees. • English speaking tour guide. • Tips to airport and hotel porters. • Round trip airfare from Miami to Lima via American Airlines. • Local airfare Lima-Cuzco-Lima.
NOT INCLUDED: •Meals, unless specified in itinerary. • Insurance. • Tips to tour guide or bus driver. • Any other service not mentioned in itinerary. • USA departure tax/security/fuel surcharges of $88 (changes daily...please call) • Lima and Cuzco $5.00 each and upon leaving Peru $28.00. • Re-entry fee to Machu Picchu.
AIR-LAND TOUR RATES PER PERSON
*From Jan.02 to Apr.16 and Jun.15 to Aug.15 add $100 p.p. From Dec.10 to 31 -please add $250 per person. AIRFARES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME. See City of Cuzco-Map NOTE: If you already have your international air portion...please deduct $500 to the air-land tour cost.
For 5 stars hotels in Lima –you can choose among Marriot, Sheraton, Swissotel or Las Americas in Lima at the same rate. For hotel locations in Cuzco.....See City of Cuzco-Map
ADD-ONS VIA AMERICAN AIRLINES: For same package..... Add $300 from LAX, SFO, DEN, LAS; Add $200 from ATL, ORL, SJU, TPA & ZONE 1; Add $250 from DFW, HOU & ZONE 2; Add $300 from BDL, BOS, BWI, CHI, EWR, NYC, WAS, ZONE 3;. Add $350 from JAC, PDX, SEA and ZONE 4,5,6. RATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME.
Zone 1: FL; Zone 2: AR, LA, MS, NM, OK, TX; Zone 3: CT, GA, MA, MD, NC, NH, NY, PA, RI, SC, VA, VT; Zone 4: AL, AZ, CO, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, NE, OH, SD, TN, WI; Zone 5: CA, ID, NV, UT; Zone 6: OR, WA
INSURANCE: Tara Tours Inc. strongly recommends that you purchased travel insurance. Insured America has designed a policy for Tara Tours clients. Cost for this program is $200-270 per person (see inclusions in Insurance section). DEPOSITS: US$250.00 per person at the time of booking. FINAL PAYMENT: 60 days before departure. CANCELLATIONS: At any time $100 per person. Prior to departure: 45 to 30 days $150 penalty fee; 29 to 15 days 50% penalty fee; 14 days or less -No Refunds. Some airline may have a non refundable ticket policy...we will advise you at the time of booking.
FULL DAY EXCURSION TO NAZCA BY PLANE Transfer to the airport for your 40 minute flight to Nazca. Then for about 45 minutes, fly over the Nazca plains in light aircraft. The fabulous pre-Inca lines, huge birds that resemble a landing field, geometrical lines, spirals, etc. Lunch at Hotel Las Dunas in Ica and visit the Archaeological Museum. Early in the afternoon return to Lima and transfer to your hotel. Price per person $499.00 (min. 2 people)
Private tour program visiting Lima, Cuzco "Capital of the Inka Empire" and the Lost City of the Inkas "Machu Picchu"
7 days/6 nights Independent daily departures, locally hosted with private tours.
Day 01 MIAMI-LIMA Depart USA for Lima, Peru. After going through customs and immigration, you will be met and taken to the five star Hotel Miraflores Park with Ocean view rooms.
Day 02 LIMA: Early afternoon sightseeing tour of modern and colonial Lima the "City of Kings" founded by Francisco Pizarro in 1,535 and the most important city in the Americas during the Spanish times (1500-1800). You will be passing by Miraflores and San Isidro, the old district of Rimac, Main Square , the Cathedral, San Francisco Church, Torre Tagle Palace and many other landmarks. (B).
DAY 03 LIMA-CUZCO: Private transfer to Lima airport for flight to Cuzco where you will be taken to the five-star Hotel Monasterio with deluxe oxygenated rooms. Morning best to rest and get used to the high altitude. Afternoon private sightseeing tour of Cuzco -the center of the universe for the Inka civilization- visiting the Temple of Koricancha or Sun God, the Cathedral and the nearby ruins such as Sacsayhuaman, Kenko, Puca-Pucara and the Inka Spa of Tambomachay. (B) See City of Cuzco-Map
Day 04 CUZCO-PISAC-OLLANTAYTAMBO-CUZCO: Private full day excursion to visit the colorful indigenous market of Pisac (only Tue, Thu, Sun) where hundreds of natives come to town wearing their unique customs, to exchange or buy products. After lunch at a local restaurant, continue with your tour guide to see and learn about the impressive fortress built by the Inka General Ollantaytambo. Return to Cuzco and to your hotel late afternoon. (B,L)
DAY 05 CUZCO-MACHU PICCHU-CUZCO: Be
prepared to see one o the most fabulous sights in the world. "The Lost City
of the Inkas", Machu Picchu. The NEW special train service Hiram Bingham
will take you in luxury and comfort for an exciting three hour ride to this
beautiful monument. (Train depart Poroy station by 9am) Brunch will be served on
board. Arrive Machu Picchu by 12.30 noon. Temples, palaces, towers Once back on board the train for the 6:30 p.m. departure, pre-dinner cocktails and live entertainment will be enjoyed in the bar. After drinks, guests will enjoy a three-course a la carte dinner in the dining car. The train will pull into Poroy station in Cuzco at 10:00 p.m., then transfer to Hotel Monasterio. (B,L,D) Overnight in Machu Picchu available upon request.
DAY 06 CUZCO-LIMA Transfer to the airport for flight to Lima, where you will be taken to Hotel Miraflores Park. Balance of day at leisure. (B)
DAY 07 LIMA-USA Transfer to the airport for flight to USA and homeward bound. (B)
TOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES: • Five Star hotel accommodation for 6 nights including room taxes and service charge. • Hotel Monasterio in Cuzco with deluxe oxygen rooms for 3 nights. • Hotel Miraflores Park in Lima with Executive Suite Ocean View rooms for 3 nights. • Daily Buffet breakfast. • Private transfers to/from airports and train stations. • Private Tours in Lima and Cuzco including entrance fees. • Full day excursion by deluxe Hiram Bingham train service with tour guide, lunch, dinner and local entertainment. • English speaking tour guides. • Tips to airport and hotel porters. • Airfare Lima-Cuzco-Lima via Lan Peru. • Round trip airfare via American Airlines (economy) from Miami.
NOT INCLUDED: •Meals, unless specified in itinerary.• Insurance (cost for this trip $305-483) • Tips to tour guides or bus drivers. •Any other service not mentioned in itinerary. • USA departure tax/security/fuel surcharges of $88 (changes daily...please call) and Lima and Cuzco $5.00 each and upon leaving Peru $30.00.
*From Jun.15 to Aug.15 add $100 per person and From Dec.15 to 31 -please add $250 pp. If you already have your airfare from USA to Lima...please deduct US$550 from above rates. AIRFARES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME. See City of Cuzco-Map
ADD-ONS VIA AMERICAN AIRLINES: Add $300 from LAX, SFO, DEN, LAS; Add $200 from ATL, ORL, SJU, TPA & ZONE 1; Add $250 from DFW, HOU & ZONE 2; Add $300 from BDL, BOS, BWI, CHI, EWR, NYC, WAS, ZONE 3;. Add $350 from JAC, PDX, SEA and ZONE 4,5,6.
Deposit: US$350 per person at the time of booking. Final Payment: 60 days before departure.
RESERVE IN ADVANCE...!!
Experience a land of natural and topographical contrasts, mountain passes, white snow peaks, wild rivers and one of the most beautiful places on earth - "Machu Picchu"-
9 days/7 nights Departs every Thursday from USA. Day 01 THU. U.S.A-LIMA: Depart USA. Overnight flight to Lima, Peru. (International air not included) Day 02 FRI. LIMA-CUZCO : Arrive in Lima and after going thru customs and immigration continue to the domestic flight counters to check-in for flight to Cuzco. Upon arrival you will be met and transfer to hotel San Agustin or Royal Inka. Balance of day to rest and get used to the high altitude. See City of Cuzco-Map DAY 03 SAT. CUZCO: Morning at leisure. At noon meeting with the Inca trail outfitter for last minute recommendations -do's and dont's for the next exciting days. Get ready ! (B) DAY 04 SUN. CUZCO-INKA TRAIL: Depart Cuzco by bus to trailhead at Picacucho, on the Vilcanota (Urubamba) River. Hike along the Vilcanota River beneath the impressive snowcapped Nevado Veronica through cactus gardens and fields of corn to the enormous Inka ruins of Llactapata (8,400 ft), then continue up a side valley to camp in the hamlet of Huayllabamba Total miles walked 7.5 (5.30 hrs.) All camp and gear is carried by our porters, leaving us free to walk with only an light pack with essentials for the day's hike (B,L,D) DAY 05 MON. INKA TRAIL: We climb steeply up through fields and forest, then emerge above the tree line and reach Warmiwanusqa Pass (13,776 ft.). Enjoy magnificent views to the Huaynay Range snow peaks and Inka ruins. Descend to our camp in the valley bottom. Total miles walked 6.25 (5.30 hrs.) (B,L,D) DAY 06 TUE. INKA TRAIL: We cross a second pass (12,661 ft.) and follow a fine Inka highway down to the exquisite ridge-top ruins of Sayajmarka (11,988ft.). Further on, we pass through a tunnel amid luxuriant cloud forest vegetation. Camp at superb ruins overlooking the Vilcanota (Urubamba) river far below. 3rd. camp. Miles walked 5.6 . (B,L,D) DAY 07 WED. INKA TRAIL: The Royal Highway descends steeply through orchid-rich cloud forest. Visit the impressive Inka site of Winay-Wayna (only seeing when you do the Inka trail) The final part of the trail on the back on Machu Picchu mountain is stunningly beautiful. Reach Machu Picchu in the afternoon, and camp by the river beneath the ruins. 4th. camp. Miles walked 7 (5.30 hrs).(B,L,D) DAY 08 THU. INKA TRAIL-CUZCO: Full day excursion to the most mysterious and energetic place of the Inka civilization. Early morning visit to Machu Picchu(7,990 ft). Temples, palaces, towers and staircases are built into the side of the mountain. Here your tour guide will take you from site to site explaining the advanced world of the Inkas. Mid-afternoon return to Cuzco by train with transfer to your hotel.(B) DAY 09 FRI.CUZCO-LIMA-USA: Transfer to the airport for flight to Lima for connection with flights to USA. (B)
• 5 day/4 nights on the Inka trail with Camping equipment, cooking gear, guide porters and breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. • Hotel accommodations for 3 nights including room taxes, service charges and breakfast daily. (Hotels as mentioned in itinerary). • Meals as noted B= breakfast; L=lunch; D=dinner.• Transfers to/from airport and train station. •Tours as mentioned in itinerary. • English speaking tour guide. • Tips to airport and hotel porters. • Round trip local airfare Lima-Cuzco-Lima.
NOT INCLUDED: • International airfare • Insurance.• Tips to tour guide or bus driver. • Any other service not mentioned in itinerary. • USA departure tax of $88 (subject to change at any time) • Lima and Cuzco $5.00 each and upon leaving Peru $30.00. • Personal equipment such as backpacks and sleeping bags. • Machu Picchu National Park tax of $90 (subject to change at any time)
INKA TRAIL SEASON START MAR. 01 thru DEC.31
*Rates per person -share double (includes local airfare)
International airfare is not included. (available upon request) Single Supp. is $331.00 (Single occupancy for this program is very limited). FOR TRIPLE deduct $34 per person. - RATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME. We highly recommend to make reservations 4-6 months in advance. Due to new regulations -space is very limited by the Peruvian Government and local authorities.
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INTERNATIONAL AIRFARES:
DEPOSITS: US$300.00 at the time of booking. FINAL PAYMENT: 60 days before departure. CANCELLATIONS: Prior to departure: Due to so many regulations by the Peruvian Government... -at any time- $200 it is not refundable.... ;45 to 30 days US$350.00 penalty pp; 29 to 15 days 50% of total cost; 14 or less no refunds. INSURANCE: Tara Tours Inc. strongly recommends that you purchased travel insurance. Insure America has designed a policy for Tara Tours clients. Cost for this program is US$93.00 to 125.00. Have your Travel Agent call Tara Tours Inc. for further information.
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The Salcantay Trek to Machu Picchu
Mountain Lodges of Peru offers “Adventure
at its finest”: the opportunity to experience the essence of adventure within
the realm of creature comforts. … it is a unique opportunity to experience
ancient history in the Land of the Incas, contemporary manifestations of
deep-founded culture, the most interesting and exotic variety of flora and
fauna, culinary surprises, the determination of local people to progress In MLP’s Machu Picchu Lodge-Lodge
experience, trekkers spend one night each at three Trekker’s Lodges located at
strategic points along the route: Huayraccmachay, Collpapampa and Lucmabamba.
Although MLP’s Trekker’s Lodge are smaller in size (only 6 guest rooms per
lodge), each one of them offers the same amenities as the base lodge. Day 01 U.S.A-LIMA: Depart USA. Overnight flight to Lima, Peru. (International air not included) Day 02 LIMA-CUZCO : Arrive in Lima and after going thru customs and immigration continue to the domestic flight counters to check-in for flight to Cuzco. Upon arrival you will be met and transfer to hotel Novotel. Balance of day to rest and get used to the high altitude. DAY 03 CUSCO to SALKANTAY
LODGE & ADVENTURE RESORT at SORAYPAMPA (3,800 m/12,500 ft). Day 08: LUCMABAMBA to AGUAS CALIENTES (1,900 m/6,200 ft). Day 10 Cuzco-Lima-USA Transfer to the airport for
flight to Lima and connections. (B) *Rates per person -share double (includes local airfare)
International airfare is not included. (available upon request) See City of Cuzco-Map
Single US$4975 FOR TRIPLE Call. - RATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME.
SAMPLE
INTERNATIONAL AIRFARES:
DEPOSITS: US$500.00 at the time of booking. FINAL PAYMENT: 60 days before departure.
"The Empire Time Forgot"
Visiting Lima, Nazca LInes, Cuzco "Capital of the Inca Empire" and the Lost City Of the Incas "Machu Picchu" Lake Tititcaca "The Highest Navigable Lake in the World", Arequipa the "White City " and the Mighty Amazon Jungle
From US$ 5790 including airfare from Miami (See add-ons from more than 100 USA cities below)
16 DAYS/15 NIGHTS Independent departures – any time. Day 01 U.S.A-LIMA :Depart for Lima, Peru. Upon arrival you will be taken to hotel selected. (Dinner on board ). Day 02 LIMA-NAZCA-LIMA:
Day 03 LIMA-AREQUIPA: Transfer to the airport for flight to Arequipa also known as "The White City" because of the many buildings constructed of white volcanic rock. Providing a beautiful backdrop - the Volcano "El Misti" stands at 19,200 feet . Upon arrival you will be taken to hotel selected . In the afternoon tour of the city -whose restored colonial architecture gilded churches vividly illustrate Peru in the days of the Viceroys, then your tour guide will take you to visit the famous Monastery of Santa Catalina which was closed to the public for more than 300 years. (B). Day 04 AREQUIPA-THE COLCA CANYON: Full day excursion to see the deepest
canyon in the world "Colca" and with good luck you will see one of the
biggest birds on earth "The Condors". The canyon Is reached via new
paved roads that both leave from Arequipa city and lead to the small town of
Chivay. The shortest road is 92 miles it takes about 2 1/2 hours approx. It
travels northwest from Arequipa towards Yura and then climbs to the "puna"
or high plateau and desolate plains of Pampa Cañahuas and Tocra. This is the
area inhabited by Vicuñas, Huanacos and Chinchillas. This rewarding area is
also rich in native flora of the Andean Paramo with spectacular views of the
Andean mountains. Late afternoon return to Arequipa and to your hotel. (B,L) Day 05 AREQUIPA-JULIACA-PUNO: Transfer to the airport for flight to Juliaca. Arrive and transfer to your hotel in Puno. In the afternoon you will visit the Inca tombs of Sillustani. (B) Day 06 PUNO: In the morning, depart for Lake Titicaca " the highest navigable lake in the world", at 12,000 feet high- to visit one of the oldest races of man -The Uros- You will see them standing on their floating islands made of reeds. Afternoon free(B) Day 07 PUNO-CUZCO: Early in the morning transfer to the train station for a full day ride across the Altiplano as you pass through many villages and small towns. Late in the afternoon arrive in Cuzco -at one time Capital of the Inka Empire- and transfer to your hotel. (B) See City of Cuzco-Map Day 08 CUZCO: In the morning, sightseeing tour of Cuzco -the center of the universe for the Inka civilization- visiting the Temple of Koricancha or Sun God, the Cathedral the fortress of Sacsayhuaman, Kenko, Puca-Pucara and Tambomachay.(B) Day 09 PISAC-OLLANTAYTAMBO: Full day excursion to visit the colorful indigenous market of Pisac (only Tue, Thu, Sun) where hundreds of natives come to town wearing their unique customs, to exchange or buy products. After lunch at a local restaurant, continue with your tour guide to see and learn about the impressive fortress built the Inka General Ollantaytambo. Return to Cuzco and to your hotel late afternoon. (B,L) Day 10 CUZCO-MACHU PICCHU: Full day excursion by train to the most mysterious and energetic place of the Inca civilization. Early morning your tour guide will pick you up and transfer you to the train station for your 1 1/2 hour trip with spectacular views of the Urubamba River and the Andean mountain range to Machu Picchu. Temples, palaces, towers and staircases are built into the side of the mountain. Here your tour guide will take you from site to site explaining the advanced world of the Incas. Overnight in Machu Picchu at hotel selected (B)
At leisure to explore the Lost City on your own. Mid-afternoon return by train to Cuzco and your hotel. (B) Day 12 CUZCO-LIMA : Transfer to the airport for flight to Lima. Arrive and transfer to your hotel. (B) Day 13 IQUITOS - EXPLORAMA LODGE Reception at the airport, brief city orientation and transfer to the Explorama dock. Fifty mile journey down the Amazon River to Yanamono Stream where Explorama Lodge is located. Afternoon hike along the "Lake trail" through lowland rainforest which is seasonally flooded. During the high water season, this excursion is done by canoe! Night walk or canoe ride to enjoy the sounds of the rainforest and stars of the Southern sky. (B,L,D) Note: You will have a choice of staying at Explorama Lodge or La Ceiba Lodge. ABOUT EXPLORAMA: Established in 1965, 80 km. (50 mi.) down the MAIN AMAZON RIVER, the Lodge is deep in primary jungle and offers two days or longer excursions. Romantic kerosene torches and lamps illuminate palm-thatched houses with 10 to 17 sleeping rooms. Covering connecting walkways lead to the Tahuampa Bar, the Dining Room, the Sun Porch and two Hammock Houses. Showers and toilet facilities adjoin each house. A variety of treks are offered, including the Seven Bridges Trail. Day 14 EXPLORAMA LODGE Morning walk along the "Bushmaster Trail", where scientific studies by the Missouri Botanical Gardens have found the world's highest biodiversity of trees per square hectare. Your guide will point out many plants used in medicine today and many that we may use in the future. Afternoon canoe trip along the Amazon in search of either of the two species of freshwater dolphin found in the river and a chance for an afternoon swim. (B,L,D) Day 15 - EXPLORAMA LODGE - IQUITOS Morning walk along a local Amazon River trail with stops along the way to visit the local "ribereños" or river people, visit a river school, see the local sugar cane rum factory and visit our resident American medical doctor in her clinic sponsored by the Rotary Club. Transfer back to Iquitos for your departure flight to Lima and to hotel selected. (B) Day 16 LIMA-U.S.A: Transfer to the airport for flight to Miami, New York or Los Angeles. Along the many souvenirs, you will carry memories of your unforgettable journey through the Land of the Incas- Peru. (B)
INCLUDED: · Hotel accommodations for 15 nights including room taxes and service charges.· Transfers to/from airport, hotels and train station. · Tours as mentioned including entrance fees and English speaking tour guide. · Tips to airport porters. · Meals as noted in itinerary B=breakfast; L=lunch; D=dinner. · Round trip airfare from Miami to Lima via American Airlines. Local airfare Lima - Arequipa-Cuzco -Lima- Iquitos -Lima.
NOT INCLUDED: • Meals, unless specified in itinerary.• Insurance.• Tips to tour guide or bus driver. • Any other service not mentioned in itinerary. • USA departure tax/security/fuel surcharges of $88 (changes daily...please call) • Lima and Cuzco $5.00 each and upon leaving Peru $28.00. • Re-entry fee to Machu Picchu $32.00
2010 AIR/LAND TOUR RATES Includes airfare from Miami
*SEASONS: From Jan.02 to Apr.16 and Jun.15 to Aug.15 add $100 p.p. From Dec.10 to 31 -please add $250 per person. AIRFARES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME
3* Hotels: Faraona-LIM; Dorado-CZO; Machu Picchu Inn-MPC; Casa Andina-PUN; Casa Andina-AQP. 4* Hotels: Las Palmeras-LIM; D.Carlos or Novotel-CZO; El Pueblo-MPC; Esteves-PUN; Libertador-AQP. 5*HOTELS: Marriot-Sheraton-LIM; ; Libertador-Monasterio-CZO; Santuary M.Picchu-MPC; Esteves-PUN; Libertador-AQP.
ADD-ONS VIA AMERICAN AIRLINES: For same package..... Add $300 from LAX, SFO, DEN, LAS; Add $200 from ATL, ORL, SJU, TPA & ZONE 1; Add $250 from DFW, HOU & ZONE 2; Add $300 from BDL, BOS, BWI, CHI, EWR, NYC, WAS, ZONE 3;. Add $350 from JAC, PDX, SEA and ZONE 4,5,6. RATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME.
ZONES: Zone 1: FL; Zone 2: AR, LA, MS, NM, OK, TX; Zone 3: CT, GA, MA, MD, NC, NH, NY, PA, RI, SC, VA, VT; Zone 4: AL, AZ, CO, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, NE, OH, SD, TN, WI; Zone 5: CA, ID, NV, UT; Zone 6: OR, WA
DEPOSITS: US$250.00 at the time of booking. FINAL PAYMENT: 45 days before departure. CANCELLATIONS: Prior to departure: at any time US$100.00 per person;45 to 30 days US$150.00 pp; 29 to 15 days 50% of total cost; 14 or less no refunds. INSURANCE: Tara Tours Inc. strongly recommends that you purchased travel insurance. Insure America has designed a policy for Tara Tours clients. Cost for this program is US$340-$655. Have your Travel Agent call Tara Tours Inc. for further information.
Visiting Lima, Trujillo, Chan-Chan, Chiclayo-Sipan, The Nazca Lines, Cuzco "Capital of the Inca Empire" and the Lost City Of the Inkas "Machu Picchu" Lake Tititcaca "The Highest Navigable Lake in the World", Arequipa the "White City " and the Mighty Amazon Jungle
US$ 6,910 Including airfare from Miami (See add-ons from more than 100 USA cities below)
21 DAYS/20 NIGHTS Independent departures – any time. Day 01 U.S.A-LIMA :Depart for Lima, Peru. Upon arrival you will be taken to hotel selected. (Dinner on board ). DAY 02 LIMA: Morning sightseeing tour of modern and colonial Lima the "City of Kings" founded by Francisco Pizarro in 1,535 and the most important city in the Americas during the Spanish Viceroyship. You will be passing by Miraflores and San Isidro, the old district of Rimac, Main Square , the Cathedral, San Francisco Church, Torre Tagle Palace and many other landmarks.(B) DAY 03 LIMA-CHICLAYO: Transfer to airport for flight to Chiclayo, which is about 550 miles north of Lima, burgeoning commercial center and capital of the department of Lambayeque. The area is known for its religious festivals and archaeological sites. This area seems it was the heart of the Moche civilization. Your tour guide will take you to visit the Bruning Museum to appreciate fascinating ceramics, metal objects and textiles from the region, then to the ruins of Tocume. (B,L) DAY 04 CHICLAYO-TRUJILLO: In the morning, visit the famous archaeological site of Sipan " The richest discovery of the Americas" and Pampa Grande. Return to Chiclayo and continue by bus to Trujillo. Overnight at hotel selected. (B,L) DAY 05 TRUJILLO: Morning tour of Trujillo, "City of Eternal Spring", still remains in all of its colonial grandeur, built to please the reigning viceroy after Francisco Pizarro founded it in 1536. Afternoon visit "Chan-Chan" -the imperial city of the mighty Chimu Kings who ruled an agricultural empire that extended all the way into present day Ecuador, long before the Inkas existed. Tour of the ruins and visit to Huaca del Sol (Sun) and the Huaca de La Luna (Moon). (B) DAY 06 TRUJILLO-LIMA Transfer to the airport for flight to Lima with transfer to hotel selected. (B) DAY 07 LIMA-NAZCA Transfer to the airport for your 40 minute flight to Nazca. Then for about 45 minutes, fly over the Nazca plains in light aircraft. The fabulous pre-Inca lines, huge birds that resemble a landing field, geometrical lines, spirals, etc. Lunch at Hotel Las Dunas in Ica and visit the Archaeological Museum. Early in the afternoon return to Lima and transfer to your hotel. (B,L) DAY 08 LIMA-AREQUIPA: Transfer to the airport for flight to Arequipa also known as "The White City" because of the many buildings constructed of white volcanic rock. Providing a beautiful backdrop - the Volcano "El Misti" stands at 19,200 feet . Upon arrival you will be taken to hotel selected . In the afternoon tour of the city -whose restored colonial architecture gilded churches vividly illustrate Peru in the days of the Viceroys, then your tour guide will take you to visit the famous Monastery of Santa Catalina which was closed to the public for more than 300 years. (B). DAY 09 AREQUIPA-THE COLCA CANYON: Full day excursion to see the deepest canyon in the world "Colca" and with good luck you will see one of the biggest birds on earth "The Condors". The canyon Is reached via new paved roads that both leave from Arequipa city and lead to the small town of Chivay. The shortest road is 92 miles it takes about 2 1/2 hours approx. It travels northwest from Arequipa towards Yura and then climbs to the "puna" or high plateau and desolate plains of Pampa Cañahuas and Tocra. This is the area inhabited by Vicuñas, Huanacos and Chinchillas. This rewarding area is also rich in native flora of the Andean Paramo with spectacular views of the Andean mountains. Late afternoon return to Arequipa and to your hotel. (B,L) DAY 10 AREQUIPA-JULIACA-PUNO: Transfer to the airport for flight to Juliaca. Arrive and transfer to your hotel in Puno. In the afternoon you will visit the Inca tombs of Sillustani. (B) DAY 11 PUNO: In the morning, depart for Lake Titicaca " the highest navigable lake in the world", at 12,000 feet high- to visit one of the oldest races of man -The Uros- You will see them standing on their floating islands made of reeds. Afternoon free(B) DAY 12 PUNO-CUZCO: Early in the morning transfer to the train station for a full day ride across the Altiplano as you pass through many villages and small towns. Late in the afternoon arrive in Cuzco -at one time Capital of the Inka Empire- and transfer to your hotel. (B) DAY 13 CUZCO: In the morning, sightseeing tour of Cuzco -the center of the universe for the Inka civilization- visiting the Temple of Koricancha or Sun God, the Cathedral the fortress of Sacsayhuaman, Kenko, Puca-Pucara and Tambomachay.(B) DAY 14 CUZCO-PISAC-OLLANTAYTAMBO: Full day excursion to visit one of the most colorful native markets of the Americas. (Only Tue, Thu and Sun). Hundreds of indigenous people come to the town of Pisac to exchange or buy products wearing their unique customes. After lunch, continue to Ollantaytambo to visit the famous fortress and the archeological site. Return to Cuzco for overnight. (B,L) DAY 15 CUZCO-MACHU PICCHU: Full day excursion by train to the most mysterious and energetic place of the Inca civilization. Early morning your tour guide will pick you up and transfer you to the train station for your 1 1/2 hour trip with spectacular views of the Urubamba River and the Andean mountain range to Machu Picchu. Temples, palaces, towers and staircases are built into the side of the mountain. Here your tour guide will take you from site to site explaining the advanced world of the Incas. Overnight in Machu Picchu at hotel selected (B) DAY 16 MACHU PICCHU-CUZCO: At leisure to explore the Lost City on your own. Mid-afternoon return by train to Cuzco and your hotel. (B) DAY 17 CUZCO-LIMA : Transfer to the airport for flight to Lima and transfer to your hotel. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Lima "City of Kings" and the most important city in all the Americas from 1,535 to early 1,800. Afternoon visit the famous Gold Museum with more than 10,000 pieces of Gold from Pre-Inca and Inca civilizations. (B) DAY 18 IQUITOS - EXPLORAMA LODGE Reception at the airport, brief city orientation and transfer to the Explorama dock. Fifty mile journey down the Amazon River to Yanamono Stream where Explorama Lodge is located. Afternoon hike along the "Lake trail" through lowland rainforest which is seasonally flooded. During the high water season, this excursion is done by canoe! Night walk or canoe ride to enjoy the sounds of the rainforest and stars of the Southern sky. (B,L,D) ABOUT EXPLORAMA: Established in 1965, 80 km. (50 mi.) down the MAIN AMAZON RIVER, the Lodge is deep in primary jungle and offers two days or longer excursions. Romantic kerosene torches and lamps illuminate palm-thatched houses with 10 to 17 sleeping rooms. Covering connecting walkways lead to the Tahuampa Bar, the Dining Room, the Sun Porch and two Hammock Houses. Showers and toilet facilities adjoin each house. A variety of treks are offered, including the Seven Bridges Trail. DAY 19 EXPLORAMA LODGE Morning walk along the "Bushmaster Trail", where scientific studies by the Missouri Botanical Gardens have found the world's highest biodiversity of trees per square hectare. Your guide will point out many plants used in medicine today and many that we may use in the future. Afternoon canoe trip along the Amazon in search of either of the two species of freshwater dolphin found in the river and a chance for an afternoon swim. (B,L,D) DAY 20 - EXPLORAMA LODGE - IQUITOS Morning walk along a local Amazon River trail with stops along the way to visit the local "ribereños" or river people, visit a river school, see the local sugar cane rum factory and visit our resident American medical doctor in her clinic sponsored by the Rotary Club. Transfer back to Iquitos for your departure flight to Lima and to hotel selected. (B) DAY 21 LIMA-U.S.A: Transfer to the airport for flight to Miami, New York or Los Angeles. Along the many souvenirs, you will carry memories of your unforgettable journey through the Land of the Incas- Peru. (B)
INCLUDED: · Hotel accommodations for 20 nights including room taxes and service charges.· Transfers to/from airport, hotels and train station. · Tours as mentioned including entrance fees and English speaking tour guide. · Tips to airport porters. · Meals as noted in itinerary B=breakfast; L=lunch; D=dinner. · Round trip airfare from Miami to Lima via American Airlines. Local airfare Lima-Chiclayo...Trujilo-Lima-Arequipa -Cuzco -Lima- Iquitos -Lima and flight to Ica-Nazca.
NOT INCLUDED: • Meals, unless specified in itinerary.• Insurance.• Tips to tour guide or bus driver. • Any other service not mentioned in itinerary. • USA departure tax/security/fuel surcharges of $88 (changes daily...please call) • Lima and Cuzco $5.00 each and upon leaving Peru $30.00. • Re-entry fee to Machu Picchu $32.00
2010 AIR/LAND TOUR RATES Includes airfare from Miami
*SEASONS: From Jan.02 to Apr.16 and Jun.15 to Aug.15 add $100 p.p. From Dec.10 to 31 -please add $250 per person. AIRFARES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME. See City of Cuzco-Map
3* Hotels: LIMA=Faraona; CHICLAYO= Garza; TRUJILLO= Gran Marquez; CUZCO= Dorado; M.PICCHU=Machu Picchu Inn; PUNO= Casa Andina; AREQUIPA= La Grutta or Jerusalem
4* Hotels: LIMA=Suites Las Palmeras; CHICLAYO= Gran Hotel; TRUJILLO= El Golf; CUZCO= Novotel; M.PICCHU=El Pueblo; PUNO= Esteves; AREQUIPA= Libertador
5*HOTELS: LIMA=Marriott; CHICLAYO= Gran Hotel; TRUJILLO= Libertador; CUZCO= Monasterio; M.PICCHU=El Pueblo; PUNO= Esteves; AREQUIPA= Libertador
NOTE: For overnight at M.Picchu Sanctuary -please add $350 per person...the hotel incl.Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
ADD-ONS VIA AMERICAN AIRLINES: For same package..... Add $300 from LAX, SFO, DEN, LAS; Add $200 from ATL, ORL, SJU, TPA & ZONE 1; Add $250 from DFW, HOU & ZONE 2; Add $300 from BDL, BOS, BWI, CHI, EWR, NYC, WAS, ZONE 3;. Add $350 from JAC, PDX, SEA and ZONE 4,5,6. RATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME.
ZONES: Zone 1: FL; Zone 2: AR, LA, MS, NM, OK, TX; Zone 3: CT, GA, MA, MD, NC, NH, NY, PA, RI, SC, VA, VT; Zone 4: AL, AZ, CO, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, NE, OH, SD, TN, WI; Zone 5: CA, ID, NV, UT; Zone 6: OR, WA
DEPOSITS: US$500.00 at the time of booking. FINAL PAYMENT: 60 days before departure. CANCELLATIONS: Prior to departure: at any time US$150.00 per person;45 to 30 days US$200.00 pp; 29 to 15 days 50% of total cost; 14 or less no refunds. INSURANCE: Tara Tours Inc. strongly recommends that you purchased travel insurance. Insure America has designed a policy for Tara Tours clients. Cost for this program is US$407-$805. Have your Travel Agent call Tara Tours Inc. for further information
Visiting La Paz, Lake Titicaca, Cuzco, Machu Picchu &
The Lines of Nazca Daily
departures
Bolivia airport departure taxes of $20.00 and Lima $30.00; insurance, passports,
meals not mentioned, passports, USA departure tax/security/fuel surcharges of $88
(changes daily...please call). TRAVEL
INSURANCE: Land/air coverage is US$129.00 per person . (See information on back page).
**SEASONS: From Jan.02 to Apr.16 and Jun.15 to Aug.15 add $100 p.p. From Dec.10 to 31 -please add $250 per person. AIRFARES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME
HOTELS 3 stars: Lima: Faraona; Cuzco=Dorado; Puno=Sillustani; La Paz= Dorado; M.Picchu=M.Picchu Inn Add $300 from LAX, SFO, DEN, LAS; Add $200 from ATL, ORL, SJU, TPA & ZONE 1; Add $250 from DFW, HOU & ZONE 2; Add $300 from BDL, BOS, BWI, CHI, EWR, NYC, WAS, ZONE 3;. Add $350 from JAC, PDX, SEA and ZONE 4,5,6.
RATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME. DEPOSITS/PAYMENTS: A deposit of US$250.00 is due at the time of placing the booking. Final payment is due 60 days before departure.
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Visiting Lima, Cuzco, Machu Picchu, Iquitos and cruising the mighty Amazon River
10 days/ 9 nights DAY 01 TUE. USA-LIMA: Depart USA for Lima, Peru. After going through customs and immigration, you will be met and taken to hotel Costa del Sol by Lima Airport. DAY 02 WED. LIMA-CUZCO: Transfer to the airport for flight to Cuzco, where you will be met and taken to your hotel. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Cuzco -the center of the universe for the Inca civilization- visiting the Temple of Koricancha or Sun God, the Cathedral and the ruins nearby such as, Kenko,Puca-Pucara,Tambomachay and Sacsayhuaman an impressive megalithic construction, strategically placed on a hill overlooking the city of Cusco, It name means "satisfied falcon" in Quechua. Formed by three successive walls of immense stones (the biggest one—28 feet high, 15 wide and 12 thick –must weigh some 360 tons.). The three walls are almost parallel. Forming a zig-zag, each supporting a terrace and parapet. The mind boggles at the thought of the effort that the building of this great monument must have cost men who did not have the wheel: the out side wall alone is 650 yards long. It is said that its construction, begun by the Inca Túpac Yupanqui, took more than seventy years and required the labor of over twenty thousand men. Overnight at Hotel Dorado.. (B).See City of Cuzco-Map DAY 03 THU. CUZCO-PISAC-OLLANTAYTAMBO Full day excursion to visit the colorful indigenous market of Pisac where hundreds of natives come to town wearing their unique customs, to exchange or buy products. After lunch at a local restaurant, continue with your tour guide to see and learn about Ollantaytambo A typical town of Inca origin. Its design and the foundations of the majority of its buildings date from the Inca era, when it was a strategic military, religious and agricultural center. Above it stands a fortress as a defense against the primitive inhabitants of the hot valleys of the "Antis" or jungle Indians. The fortress consist of a series of superimposed terraces of carved stone accessed by long staircases. The upper terrace contains large, admirably worked stone. It was here that Manco Inca fought the troops of Hernando Pizarro in 1537, leading a fierce resistance against the Spanish at command of a "General" Ollantay who continued for many years from Inca hideouts in the jungles of Vilcabamba. You have to climb to visit the upper part, where six enormous stones (each weighing some 50 tons) stand upright. Return to Cuzco late afternoon. Hotel Dorado (B,L) DAY 04 FRI. CUZCO-MACHU PICCHU-CUZCO: Full day excursion by train to the most mysterious and energetic place of the Inka civilization. Early morning your tour guide will pick you up and transfer you to the train station for your 3 1/2 hour trip -with spectacular views of the the Urubamba River and the Andean mountain range, to Machu Picchu. Temples, palaces, towers and staircases are built into the side of the mountain. Here your tour guide will take you from site to site explaining the advanced world of the Incas. Return to Cuzco and transfer to Hotel Dorado. (B) DAY 05 SAT. CUZCO Day at leisure to explore Cuzco on your own. The oldest city in the Americas is like a walking museum, wherever you in the old sections you will find Inka Palaces with Spanish buildings on top, aqueducts, monuments..... Great place to buy gold and silver, alpaca rugs, sweaters and more.. (B) DAY 06 SUN. LIMA-IQUITOS-DELFIN II RIVER CRUISE Transfer to the airport
for flight to Lima to connect with flight to Iquitos. Upon arrival you will be met and transfer to Nauta (1 1/2
hour bus ride) where the DELFIN is waiting for you (transfer is done about 5pm) DAY 08 TUE. Pacaya River
– Atun Poza Lagoon
TOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES: • Hotel accommodations for 9 nights including room taxes and service charges. (3 night cruise aboard the M/V Delfin II. All shore and boat excursions. * ). • Daily breakfast.• Transfers to/from airport and train station. • Tours as mentioned including entrance fees. • English speaking tour guide. • Tips to airport and hotel porters. • Local airfare Lima-Cuzco-Lima-Iquitos-Lima and International portion Miami-Lima-Miami via Lan or American Airlines.
NOT INCLUDED: • Meals, unless specified in itinerary. • Insurance. • Tips to tour guide or bus driver. • Any other service not mentioned in itinerary. • Airport departure taxes when leaving USA departure tax $88-120 (Inc. USA airport tax/security/fuel surcharges....Subject to change) • Lima and Cuzco $5.00 each and upon leaving Peru $30.00.
See add-ons below from other USA cities *From Jan.02 to Apr.16 and Jun.15 to Aug.15 add $100 pp. From Dec.10 to 31 -please add $250 per person. AIRFARES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME. See City of Cuzco-Map NOTE: If you already have your own airfare -please deduct $500 for the international air portion only.
ADD-ONS VIA AMERICAN AIRLINES: For same package..... Add $300 from LAX, SFO, DEN, LAS; Add $200 from ATL, ORL, SJU, TPA & ZONE 1; Add $250 from DFW, HOU & ZONE 2; Add $300 from BDL, BOS, BWI, CHI, EWR, NYC, WAS, ZONE 3;. Add $350 from JAC, PDX, SEA and ZONE 4,5,6. RATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME.
ZONES: Zone 1: FL; Zone 2: AR, LA, MS, NM, OK, TX; Zone 3: CT, GA, MA, MD, NC, NH, NY, PA, RI, SC, VA, VT; Zone 4: AL, AZ, CO, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, NE, OH, SD, TN, WI; Zone 5: CA, ID, NV, UT; Zone 6: OR, WA
INSURANCE: Tara Tours Inc. strongly recommends that you purchased travel insurance. Insured America has designed a policy for Tara Tours clients. Cost for this program is $235 per person (see inclusions in Insurance section in our web site).
DEPOSITS: US$300.00 at the time of booking.
FINAL PAYMENT: 60 days before departure (airfare may need to be done in advance)
EXTENSION TO KUELAP & CAJAMARCA
THE CHACHAPOYAS EXPLORER
7 days-6 nights (from May to October only)
Locally Escorted
DAY 01 – CHICLAYO/CHACHAPOYAS In the morning you will depart from Chiclayo by private car/bus with air conditioning. You will arrive in the late afternoon in Chachapoyas. Box lunch and dinner included. Overnight at Hostal El Chillo (L, D). DAY 02 – KUELAP After breakfast you will visit Kuelap, a spectacular pre-Inca walled city hidden atop a precipitous mountain. Although Kuelap was discovered 60 years before Machu Picchu, it is not as well-known to the outside world. Nevertheless recent amazing discoveries in nearby areas that relate to Kuelap and to its history have captured the attention of archaeologists, international magazines and film companies. Box Lunch. Following your visit to Kuelap, you will return to Chillo for the night. On the way you will have the opportunity to stopover to observe the burial towers of Macro. an outpost of the Chachapoyas culture built into cliffs overlooking the Utcubamba River. It's unique location allowed for contact via signal fires with the fortress, high above in the mountains and visible through a cleft in the valley hills. Dinner and overnight at Hostal El Chillo (B, L, D). DAY 03 – CHACHAPOYAS In the morning, light trek to Macro, an outpost built into cliffs by the Chachapoyas culture, overlooking the Utcubamba River. Return to the hotel. After lunch, you will enjoy an excursion to visit the colorful funeral buildings of Revash perched on a ledge up high on a cliff. You will return to Chillo for the night. Dinner and overnight at Hostal El Chillo (B, L, D). DAY 04 – CHACHAPOYAS Morning visit the museum of Leimebamba with the pre-Inca mummies recently discovered in the Laguna de Los Condores. Then we will start a light trek to La Congona, a spectacular settlement pattern of the Chachapoyas. In this area you will be able to discover outstanding friezes and defensive towers still virgin in the jungle. After picnic lunch return to Chachapoyas for dinner and overnight at local hostal. (B/L/D) Day 05- CHACHAPOYAS/CELENDIN This morning you will be driven to Celendin, crossing two cordilleras (mountain ranges) and several different habitats, such as cloud forests, agricultural lands, desert-like areas and the Marañon Canyon. Box lunch on the way. Overnight at Celendin Hotel (B, L, D). Comments: The journey from Chachapoyas to Celendin, by way of Marañon Canyon, is one of Peru’s most spectacular drives. The Marañon River forms one of the deepest canyons, and you descend through different ecosystems from over 10,000 feet in altitude to the town of Balsas at 4,000 feet. After crossing the river you ascend back through the various habitats to nearly 10,000 feet above sea level (B, L, D). Day 06 – CELENDIN/CAJAMARCA After breakfast, you begin the journey to Cajamarca. You will stop for lunch in this lovely colonial town. In the afternoon, you will have an excursion to the "Ventanillas de Otuzco", a Pre-Inka cemetery that features a gallery of secondary burial niches (located 5 miles from the city). Upon your return, you will enjoy a tour of Cajamarca. Farewell dinner and overnight at Hotel Laguna Seca (B, L, D). Comments: Cajamarca was a major center of the Inka Empire. It is most famous for being the place of first contact between Pizarro (the Spanish Conqueror) and the Inka army, which he defeated in one-sided battle shortly thereafter and captured Atahualpa, the last of the independent Inka monarchs. Although the Inka city was razed to the ground, Cajamarca boasts many beautiful colonial buildings, as well as the Inka-era "Ranson Room", where Atahualpa was kept as a prisoner of the Spanish before being garroted. Day 07 – CAJAMARCA/LIMA Transfer to the Cajamarca airport for your flight back to Lima (B).
Includes: Overland transportation, half day treks and horse back riding, accommodations and full board. AIRFARE IS NOT INCLUDED.
Fixed departures : 2010 From May to October: June 14, 28; July 10, 24; Aug.7, 21; Sep.04, 18; Oct.02, 16 PLEASE
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LAND TOUR RATES PER PERSON 2010
EXTENSION TO HEATH RIVER WILDLIFE CENTER
Rainforest and Savannah
4 days/3
nights program
LAND TOUR RATES PER PERSON 2010
Other
departure days available...add US$200 per person.
AQUA DELUXE AMAZON RIVER CRUISE
Visiting The mighty Amazon Region & The Pacaya Samiria National Park
9 days/8 nights Day 01 Friday Miami-Lima Depart USA for Lima, Peru. Arrive and transfer to hotel Marriot or Swisotel. Day 02
Saturday : Lima-Iquitos-Amazon River This
morning your Park Ranger will tell
THE TOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES: Airfare via American Airlines from Miami to Lima, Peru (see add-ons from more than 100 USA cities below). English speaking naturalist tour guides. 7 night cruise aboard the M/V AQUA. All shore and boat excursions. Transfers to/from piers, airports, hotels and boats. Meals as mentioned in itinerary B=breakfast; L=lunch; D=dinner and wine (while at the river cruise). Local flights Lima-Iquitos-Lima. One night hotel accommodations in Lima at Hotel Marriott and Swisotel with Buffet Breakfast.
DOES NOT INCLUDE:· · Insurance (see information on back page) · Tips to tour guide or bus drivers. · Any other service not mentioned in itinerary. · Airport departure taxes in Lima and Cuzco $5.00 each and upon departing Peru $28.00 and USA departure tax/fuel surcharges/security of US$88 to 140...(it changes all the time...we will advise you at the time of booking)
AIR/LAND TOUR RATES PER PERSON 2010
Prices are based on Suites. For Master Suite please add US$350 Per person double (For single add US$525)
ADD-ONS VIA AMERICAN AIRLINES: Add $300 from LAX, SFO, DEN, LAS and Zone 5; Add $160 from ATL, ORL, SJU, TPA & ZONE 1; Add $200 from DFW, HOU & ZONE 2; Add $280 from BDL, BOS, BWI, CHI, EWR, NYC, WAS, ZONE 3; Add $340 from ZONE 4. Add $350 from JAC, PDX, SEA.(See below Zone Chart). RATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME.
Zone 1: FL; Zone 2: AR, LA, MS, NM, OK, TX; Zone 3: CT, GA, MA, MD, NC, NH, NY, PA, RI, SC, VA, VT; Zone 4: AL, AZ, CO, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, NE, OH, SD, TN, WI; Zone 5: CA, ID, NV, UT; Zone 6: OR, WA
IMPORTANT: We recommend getting a Yellow fever vaccination and taking Malaria pills for this trip.
DEPOSITS: US$500.00 per person at the time of booking. Final payment is due 65 days before departure.
CANCELLATIONS: Please see section...Payments & cancellations
Visiting Lima, Cuzco "Capital of the Inca Empire" and the Lost City Of the Inkas "Machu Picchu" , Lake Tititcaca "The Highest Navigable Lake in the World" and Arequipa the "White City "
13 DAYS/12 NIGHTS Independent departures – any time.
Day 01 U.S.A-LIMA : Depart for Lima, Peru. Upon arrival you will be taken to hotel selected. (Dinner on board ). Day 02 LIMA: Morning sightseeing tour of Lima "City of Kings" and the most important city in all the Americas from 1,535 to early 1,800. Afternoon visit the famous Gold Museum with more than 10,000 pieces of Gold from Pre-Inca and Inca civilizations. (B) Day 03 LIMA-AREQUIPA: Transfer to the airport for flight to Arequipa also known as "The White City" because of the many buildings constructed of white volcanic rock. Providing a beautiful backdrop - the Volcano "El Misti" stands at 19,200 feet . Upon arrival you will be taken to hotel selected . In the afternoon tour of the city -whose restored colonial architecture gilded churches vividly illustrate Peru in the days of the Viceroys, then your tour guide will take you to visit the famous Monastery of Santa Catalina which was closed to the public for more than 300 years. (B). Day 04 AREQUIPA-THE COLCA CANYON: Full day excursion to see the deepest canyon in the world "Colca" and with good luck you will see one of the biggest birds on earth "The Condors". The canyon Is reached via new paved roads that both leave from Arequipa city and lead to the small town of Chivay. The shortest road is 92 miles it takes about 2 1/2 hours approx. It travels northwest from Arequipa towards Yura and then climbs to the "puna" or high plateau and desolate plains of Pampa Cañahuas and Tocra. This is the area inhabited by Vicuñas, Huanacos and Chinchillas. This rewarding area is also rich in native flora of the Andean Paramo with spectacular views of the Andean mountains. Late afternoon return to Arequipa and to your hotel. (B,L) Day 05 AREQUIPA-JULIACA-PUNO: Transfer to the airport for flight to Juliaca. Arrive and transfer to your hotel in Puno. In the afternoon you will visit the Inca tombs of Sillustani. (B) Day 06 PUNO: In the morning, depart for Lake Titicaca " the highest navigable lake in the world", at 12,000 feet high- to visit one of the oldest races of man -The Uros- You will see them standing on their floating islands made of reeds. Afternoon free(B) Day 07 PUNO-CUZCO: Early in the morning transfer to the train station for a full day ride across the Altiplano as you pass through many villages and small towns. Late in the afternoon arrive in Cuzco -at one time Capital of the Inka Empire- and transfer to your hotel. (B) Day 08 CUZCO: In the morning, sightseeing tour of Cuzco -the center of the universe for the Inka civilization- visiting the Temple of Koricancha or Sun God, the Cathedral the fortress of Sacsayhuaman, Kenko, Puca-Pucara and Tambomachay.(B) Day 09 CUZCO-PISAC-OLLANTAYTAMBO: Full day excursion to visit one of the most colorful native markets of the Americas. (Only Tue, Thu and Sun). Hundreds of indigenous people come to the town of Pisac to exchange or buy products wearing their unique customes. After lunch, continue to Ollantaytambo to visit the famous fortress and the archeological site. Return to Cuzco for overnight. (B,L) Day 10 CUZCO-MACHU PICCHU: Full day excursion by train to the most mysterious and energetic place of the Inca civilization. Early morning your tour guide will pick you up and transfer you to the train station for your 3 hour trip with spectacular views of the Urubamba River and the Andean mountain range to Machu Picchu. Temples, palaces, towers and staircases are built into the side of the mountain. Here your tour guide will take you from site to site explaining the advanced world of the Incas. Overnight in Machu Picchu at hotel selected (B) Day 11 MACHU PICCHU-CUZCO: At leisure to explore the Lost City on your own. You will find several trails to see the Temple of the Moon, The entrance to the original Inka trail or the old Inka bridge....this a great place for meditation, take pictures, hiking, observation of the flora....Machu Picchu is not only an archeological site, but a National Park where you can find hundreds of birds, plants, orquids, flowers...just fantastic! . Mid-afternoon return by train to Cuzco and your hotel. (B) Day 12 CUZCO-LIMA : Transfer to the airport for flight to Lima for connection with your flight back to Miami, New York, Los Angeles and homeward bound. (B)
INCLUDED: · Hotel accommodations for 11 nights including room taxes and service charges.· Transfers to/from airport, hotels and train station. · Tours as mentioned including entrance fees and English speaking tour guide. · Tips to airport porters. · Meals as noted in itinerary B=breakfast; L=lunch; D=dinner. Local flights via Lan Peru and International airfare from Miami via American Airlines.
NOT INCLUDED: • Meals, unless specified in itinerary.• Insurance.• Tips to tour guide or bus driver. • Any other service not mentioned in itinerary. • USA departure tax/security/fuel surcharges of $88 (changes daily...please call). • Lima and Cuzco $5.00 each and upon leaving Peru $30.00. • Re-entry fee to Machu Picchu $32.00
2010 AIR/LAND TOUR RATES Includes airfare from Miami
*SEASONS: From Jan.02 to Apr.16 and Jun.15 to Aug.15 add $100 p.p. From Dec.10 to 31 -please add $250 per person. AIRFARES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME NOTE: If you have your own international airfare to Lima, please deduct US$550 (Miami-Lima-Miami)
3* Hotels: LIM=Faraona or Casa Andina; CZO= Don Carlos; MPC= Machu Picchu Inn; PUN= Casa Andina; AQP= Casa Andina 4* Hotels: LIM= L.Palmeras; CZO=D.Carlos; MPC=El Pueblo; PUN=Esteves; AQP=Libertador 5*HOTELS: LIM=Marriot or Sheraton ; CZO=Libertador-Monasterio; MPC=Santuary M.Picchu; PUN=Esteves; AQP=Libertador
ADD-ONS VIA AMERICAN AIRLINES: For same package..... Add $300 from LAX, SFO, DEN, LAS; Add $200 from ATL, ORL, SJU, TPA & ZONE 1; Add $250 from DFW, HOU & ZONE 2; Add $300 from BDL, BOS, BWI, CHI, EWR, NYC, WAS, ZONE 3;. Add $350 from JAC, PDX, SEA and ZONE 4,5,6. RATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME.
Zone 1: FL; Zone 2: AR, LA, MS, NM, OK, TX; Zone 3: CT, GA, MA, MD, NC, NH, NY, PA, RI, SC, VA, VT; Zone 4: AL, AZ, CO, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, NE, OH, SD, TN, WI; Zone 5: CA, ID, NV, UT; Zone 6: OR, WA
DEPOSITS: US$ 300.00 per person at the time of booking. Final payment is due 60 days before departure.
Day 1 -LIMA-ICA: Depart Lima by regular schedule
bus to Ica. Arrive and transfer to the four start hotel & resort Las Dunas. Afternoon to visit The Archeological to see the famous textiles of the Paracas civilization. Day 2 -ICA-NAZCA-ICA-LIMA: Transfer to the airport for your flight over the lines of Nazca. Then for about 45 minutes, fly over the plains in light aircraft. The fabulous pre-Inca lines come alive as you will observe huge birds, monkeys, spiders, geometrical lines, spirals, landing strips etc....archeologist and scientist have tried to solve this incredible mistery for dozen of years...Early afternoon return to Lima by bus. Transfer on your own to your hotel. (B) COST PER PERSON DBL $592; TRP $556; Single $790 Includes: bus transportation LIM/ICA/LIMA , flight over the plains and 1 night hotel accommodation. Tour guides are not included.
Cruising the Amazon River aboard deluxe Aqua for 3 nights and exploring the Inka ruins of Machu Picchu
Day 01 Friday Miami-Lima Depart USA for Lima, Peru. Arrive and transfer to hotel Costa del Sol by the Lima airport.
Day 02 Saturday : Lima-Iquitos-Amazon River
This morning your Park Ranger will tell Arrive in Lima and transfer to hotel selecected. Day 06 Wednesday: LIMA-CUZCO Upon arrival in Cuzco you will be taken to hotel selected. Morning best to rest and get used to the high altitude. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Cuzco, the most important city in The Inka Empire with stops at the Koricancha (Temple of the Sun), main square, the Cathedral and visit to the ruins nearby such as Sacsayhuaman Fortress, Kenko, Puca-Pucara and the Inka Spa of Tambomachay. (B) See City of Cuzco-Map Day 07 Thursday: CUZCO-MACHU PICCHU Full day excursion by train to the most mysterious and energetic place of the Inka civilization. Early morning your tour guide will pick you up and transfer you to the train station for your 3 1/2 hour trip with spectacular views of the Urubamba River and the Andean mountain range to Machu Picchu. Temples, palaces, towers and staircases are built into the side of the mountain. Here your tour guide will take you from site to site explaining the advanced world of the Inkas. Overnight in Machu Picchu at Hotel SANCTUARY (B) Day 08 Friday: MACHU PICCHU-CUZCO Day at leisure to explore Machu Picchu on your own, take pictures, meditate or explore the surrounding areas of Huayna Picchu or go the Sun Gate or main entrance to Machu Picchu coming from the Inka Trail , or visit the small town of Aguas Calientes and its thermal baths . Mid-afternoon return to Cuzco. Transfer to hotel selected. (B) Day 09 Saturday: CUZCO-LIMA Arrive in Lima and transfer to hotel selected. Afternoon sightseeing tour of modern and colonial Lima the "City of Kings" founded by Francisco Pizarro in 1,535 and the most important city in the Americas during the Spanish Viceroyship. You will be passing by Miraflores and San Isidro, the old district of Rimac, Main Square , the Cathedral, San Francisco Church, Torre Tagle Palace and many other landmarks as well as the modern section of the Capital of Peru. (B) Day 10 Sunday Lima-USA Transfer to the airport for flight back to USA. Land tour portion including local air US$5,556 pp/double
TOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES: • Hotel accommodations for 9 nights including room taxes and service charges. (3 night cruise aboard the deluxe Aqua with all meals, shore and boat excursions). • Daily breakfast.• Transfers to/from airport and train station. • Tours as mentioned including entrance fees. • English speaking tour guide. • Tips to airport and hotel porters. • Local airfare Lima-Cuzco-Lima-Iquitos-Lima and International portion Miami-Lima-Miami via Lan or American Airlines.
NOT INCLUDED: • Meals, unless specified in itinerary. • Insurance. • Tips to tour guide or bus driver. • Any other service not mentioned in itinerary. • Airport departure taxes when leaving USA departure tax $88-120 (Inc. USA airport tax/security/fuel surcharges....Subject to change) • Lima and Cuzco $5.00 each and upon leaving Peru $30.00.
Aproximate cost airfare from Miami US$500 plus taxes. If you need international airfare, please call your travel agent or Tara Tours at 1-800-327-0080 or e-mail us at: tara@taratours.com
INSURANCE: Tara Tours Inc. strongly recommends that you purchased travel insurance. Insured America has designed a policy for Tara Tours clients. Cost for this program is $235 per person (see inclusions in Insurance section in our web site).
DEPOSITS: US$500.00 at the time of booking.
FINAL PAYMENT: 60 days before departure.
For questions or further information about these programs Have your Travel Agent call Tara Tours at 1-800-327-0080 or e-mail us.
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DAY 02 LIMA-CUZCO
DAY 02 TUE or FRI : LIMA-CHICLAYO-SIPAN
DAY 03 EXPLORAMA LODGE 
and
staircases are built into the side of the mountain of Machu Picchu. Here, your
tour guide will explain the advanced world of the Incas.
TOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES:
DAY 05: SORAYPAMPA to WAYRA LODGE at HUAYRACCMACHAY (3,850m/12,600 ft).
Lunch is provided at the observatory, in view of Machu Picchu. We then begin our final descent to the Aobamba River through lush
bamboo forests and more orchards and coffee plantations (2-3 hour descent).
Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu are a short (30 minutes), scenic train ride
away. (Total hiking time: 4-6 hours. Hiking level: moderate to challenging).
Transfer to the airport for your 40 minute flight to
Ica. Then -on smaller plane flight to Nazca and for about 45 minutes, fly over the
enigmatic plains of the pre-inla civilization called Nazca. The fabulous pre-Inca lines, huge birds that resemble a landing field, geometrical lines, spirals, etc.
Return to Ica for lunch at Hotel Las Dunas and visit the Archaeological Museum. Early in the afternoon return to Lima and transfer to your hotel.
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11 MACHU PICCHU-CUZCO: 
Day 02 LA PAZ
Day 08 CUZCO-LIMA-NAZCA
monkeys and pink dolphins and harpy eagles (not to mention exotic six-foot-wide
water lily pads) by day, and then returning to exquisite gourmet meals, paired
with some of the finest wines from all of South America. In the evening, you may
go on another expedition, or you may simply want to sit out on the top deck, sip
a Pisco sour, and count the stars. The choices are yours. B,D)
