Matices of Perú and Vinicunca 7D/6N

• Comfortable and light clothing is recommended for visiting Peru's coastal areas, while warm clothing is recommended for the high Andean zone. It is not recommended that visitors wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or short clothes when visiting religious temples or official buildings. Sunscreen, sunglasses, hat and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay.
• Prices per passenger according to the SELECTED accommodation.
• Reservations must include each passenger's full name, nationality, passport number, age and date of birth.
• If the hotels suggested / listed for this program are not available at the time of confirmation, Mis Destinos EC will offer new hotel alternatives with revised prices.
• (*) Lunch included only for the fourth and sixth day.
• (**) For luxury category, the train is considered in superior service (360 or Vistadome).
• Accommodation: Check in from 15h00 and check out at 12h00 noon (SUBJECT TO CHANGE).
• Children policy: INF passengers from 0 to 1 year 11 months do not pay (do not occupy bed). Passengers from 2 to 4 years 11 months are considered CHD rate without bed. For passengers from 6 to 9 years 11 months old, CHD rates with bed will be considered. Consult at the time of booking.
• The first entrance to the citadel requires the mandatory accompaniment of a guide. Please note that the guided tour lasts approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes.
• The entrance to Machu Picchu allows a maximum stay of four (04) hours in the citadel, if you want to stay the whole time inform your guide at the beginning of the tour.
• The route to visit the Machu Picchu citadel and schedules are subject to availability.
• For shared service tours, the visit to the Inca Bridge is not included.Luggage handling policies state that when staying overnight in Cusco, luggage will remain in the hotel's storage room.
• On all train services to Machu Picchu, the passenger may carry on the train to / from Machu Picchu only hand luggage (backpack, purse or briefcase) weighing no more than 5kg / 11lb. You will find your luggage at the chosen hotel.Our lodging rates include breakfast. The breakfasts have assigned schedules according to the policies of each hotel establishment, being usually between 06:00 hrs -10:00 hrs, if passenger has a transfer or retires before the assigned hours, passenger will lose this benefit, not being able to be compensated in another hotel. Room service or box breakfast services have an additional cost and do not compensate for the breakfast that cannot be served.
• For reservations with train service to Machu Picchu, seats are assigned according to the availability of transportation.Seating can only be arranged after ticket issuance.
• PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE, PLEASE CONSULT FOR RESERVATIONS.

From Twenty-nine (29) to Fifteen (15) days prior to departure.-75% of the invoice value.
From Fifteen (15) or more days prior to departure.-100% of the invoice value.

• In order to guarantee airfare, FULL PAYMENT must be made.
• A deposit of 50% of the total invoice amount must be made at the time of booking. Additional the value of the air ticket.
  The total balance must be paid at least 30 days before the scheduled departure.

DAY 01 - CITY OF ORIGIN - LIMA

Upon arrival at the airport in Lima, a shuttle service will take you to your hotel. You will have the rest of the day free to explore the city. The Peruvian capital is a modern metropolis full of history, with some 10 million inhabitants, currently undergoing an exciting process of cultural and economic change.
Overnight at selected hotel in Lima

DAY 02 - LIMA - LARCO MUSEUM & CITY TOUR

Get ready to explore Lima's old town, a Unesco World Heritage Site, which is filled with fascinating historic buildings.Start the tour with the Larco Museum, located in the traditional district of Pueblo Libre and housed in a beautifully restored viceregal mansion, which itself is built on top of a 7th century pre-Columbian pyramid.The museum has a very complete pre-Hispanic collection of gold and silver objects, as well as pieces of erotic art. Next, head to the Casa Aliaga, a colonial mansion granted in 1535 by the conquistador Francisco Pizarro to one of his captains, Jerónimo de Aliaga. This is the only house of the period that still belongs to the same family. Continue with a scenic tour of the colonial center. Visit the Plaza de Armas, where you can appreciate the grandiose architecture of the Spanish Empire. There you will find its magnificent Cathedral, built in the 16th century. Finish the tour returning to your hotel.
Overnight at selected hotel in Lima on bed and breakfast basis.
Optional afternoon tour: Magic Water Circuit.

DAY 03 - LIMA - CUSCO/ CITY TOUR & ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES

A shuttle will take you to the airport in Lima to take your flight to Cusco (it is suggested to book a flight that arrives before 11:00 a.m.). Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your selected hotel.
In the afternoon, enjoy a guided tour of this charming city, once the capital of the Inca Empire. The tour begins with a visit to the Convent of Santo Domingo, a large Renaissance-baroque complex, which was built over the Inca temple Coricancha. It was one of the most important temples dedicated to the cult of the sun and its foundations still stand out at the base of the convent. Ancient chronicles say that the temple was covered with gold leaf and filled with golden representations of nature. After visiting the Cathedral in the Plaza de Armas, head to the hills overlooking Cusco to visit the remains of the fortress of Sacsayhuaman, whose imposing walls offer a breathtaking panoramic view of Cusco. Visit the ruins of the temple and amphitheater of Qenqo, where it is believed that the Incas practiced rituals related to agriculture. Finally, visit Puca Pucará (red fortress in Quechua), an Inca military complex located on a prominent hill. You can still appreciate its dwellings, squares, baths, aqueducts, walls and towers.
Overnight at selected hotel in Cusco on bed and breakfast basis.

DAY 4 | CUSCO - MACHU PICCHU - CUSCO

After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel in Cusco and taken to the Ollantaytambo train station to begin your adventure to Machu Picchu Pueblo on a route of approximately two and a half hours. Once on the train, you will travel observing the Andean landscapes during a journey of an hour and a half. After arriving at the Aguas Calientes station, our guide will be waiting for you and accompany you to the bus departure point. You will then take a bus for the 25-minute ride uphill to Machu Picchu, known as the "lost city of the Incas".

It is believed that this archaeological site was built in 1450 by the Inca Pachacutec as his vacation home. However, a century later, the city was abandoned after the Spanish conquest, escaping the destruction that struck other Inca settlements.Throughout the guided tour, you will have the opportunity to learn about the origins of this impressive citadel and explore its most outstanding monuments.
After completing the tour, you will take the bus to Aguas Calientes, where you will enjoy lunch at the restaurant of your choice.After lunch, you can explore the charming town and, at the appropriate time, you can board the return train. The train ride will take an hour and a half and will take you back to Ollantaytambo, where our transportation will escort you back to your hotel in Cusco.
*Lunch time may vary depending on the entrance to the citadel.
**Remember to confirm your reservation as soon as possible to proceed with the purchase of tickets in advance due to the limited capacity of the citadel. Tickets are subject to availability.
Overnight at selected hotel in Cusco on bed and breakfast basis. Lunch included.

DAY 5 | CUSCO

Free day to enjoy the city of Cusco.
Overnight at selected hotel in Cusco on bed and breakfast basis.
Optional tour in the afternoon: Visit to Planetarium Cusco.

DAY 6 | CUSCO - VINICUNCA - CUSCO

Vinicunca or the mountain of 7 colors, is a natural work of art at 5,200 meters above sea level. Its tonalities are due to the accumulation of minerals over time, dragged by the waters of the mountain range, the winds and humidity. Start this adventure to Vinicunca leaving very early in the morning from Cusco in the direction of Cusipata where you will have breakfast. Continue with the tour and arrive at the starting point of the trek. The road is surrounded by beautiful landscapes of the Andes and guarded by the majestic Ausangate Mountain, one of the most important mountains of Cusco, considered a sacred entity since Inca times. After a few minutes at the viewpoint of the mountain to take some pictures and rest, you will start the hike back to Phullawasipata and then go by bus to Cusipata where you will enjoy lunch. After lunch, you will return to your hotel in Cusco.

Overnight at selected hotel in Cusco. Breakfast and lunch included.

DAY 7 | DEPARTURE FROM CUSCO
A transfer will take you to the Cusco airport to board your flight out of the city.
Breakfast included.

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