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Peru & Brazil Highlights – Lima, Cuzco
Machu Picchu, Rio de Janeiro& Iguazu Tour



 
Machu Picchu and  Iguazu

Lima - Cuzco (B)-Sacred Valley
(B & L) Machu Picchu (B)- Rio De Janeiro Iguazu Argentinean side (B)

13 day/12 night
 

Tour Brief
13 day/12 night tour in group service with Peru entrance tickets, guided tours, airport transfers, bus and train tickets and accommodation in US standard hotels (tourist class, 3 star superior & 4 star options).

Destination background
Lima, known as the city of the Kings was listed as a UNESCO world heritage site in 1991 and is home to some of the most beautiful colonial architecture in the whole of South America. Cuzco, the ancient capital of the Incas which was subsequently built upon by the Spanish Conquistadores in the 16th century erected grand colonial mansions and beautiful cathedrals and churches. Considered the most important pre-colonial city in the Americas it is also the gateway to Machu Picchu, the new seventh wonder of the world. Machu Picchu, the lost city of the Incas, was a religious centre built on the saddle of a mountain high in the Andes and which today is accessed by train or for the more adventurous by a 4 day trek popularly known as the Inca Trail. Rio de Janeiro is the picture postcard city on the Atlantic coast with great beaches and the fabulous Sugar Loaf Mountain and Christ the Redeemer statue, now a new 7th wonder of the world. Iguazu Falls, the most voluminous waterfalls on the planet are 4 times the size of the Niagara Falls and visits to both the Brazilian and Argentinean sides are necessary to fully appreciate this most incredible site. This tour is ideal for those who want to see the highlights of South America in less than two weeks. We do encourage you to spend extra days if possible. Contact us for further details.

Why Amazing Peru?
We are highly recommended by all major independent guide books including Frommers, Fodors and Footprints. We have the best testimonials from thousands of satisfied travellers. Company offices in the US & UK and throughout Peru and Latin America. Unbeatable prices, quality of service and the reputation of a long standing tour operator. Socially and ecologically responsible tour operator. We offer a fully customizable tour with daily departures. The Amazing Peru Added Value bonus, a complimentary service representing added value such as extra meals, extra tours and complimentary upgrades, all at no extra cost!!
What does all of this mean? It means you simply get more for your money with Amazing Peru.


 
DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 1. Lima
Arrival in Lima. Reception and transfer to the hotel.

Day 2. Lima - Cuzco (B)
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for the flight to Cuzco (not included). Reception and transfer to your hotel. Free day at leisure to relax and acclimatise to the high altitude.

Day 3. Cuzco (B)
Afternoon group guided visit of the four ruins nearby; the Sacsayhuaman Fortress overlooking the city of Cuzco, a pre Inca architectural masterpiece; Kenko, a rock sanctuary whose main attraction is the monolithic altar representing a puma, the red Fortress of Puca-Pucara and Tambomachay, a beautiful fountain fed by a spring forming a series of basins continue to the city of Cuzco; the Main Square, the Cathedral and the Koricancha or Temple of the Sun. Return to your hotel.

Day 4. Sacred Valley (B & L)
Full-day excursion to the Urubamba, the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Visit the village of Pisac, founded during Colonial times. On Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays the Indians barter their products, and artisans from all over the area sell their woven alpaca wool blankets and ponchos, engraved gourds, antique reproductions and jewellery. On Sundays, it is also the meeting place for the local Mayors of the region, who come dressed in their traditional costumes, to attend morning mass. After a buffet lunch, a visit to Ollantaytambo, the only Inca town which is still inhabited. Explore the ruins above Ollantaytambo before returning to Cuzco via the traditional market town of Chinchero. Return to your hotel.

Day 5. Machu Picchu (B)
An early transfer to the railway station in Poroy for the 6.30/7.00 am train to Aguas Calientes. Arrival to Aguas Calientes and transfer to the bus terminal for the short ride (25 minutes) up to Machu Picchu. You will arrive in time for a guided group visit of the most spectacular ancient city in the world. This fabulous city contains houses, temples, warehouses, a large central square; and all connected by narrow roads and steps that are surrounded by terraces cut into the mountain side. After the tour, free time to enjoy this spiritual wonder. Opportunity for a guided trek (approx 1 hour) up to the sungate (Intipunku), which is a part of the Inca Trail, for a magical view of the sanctuary or alternatively an unguided climb to the top of Wayna Picchu, with a magnificent view of the whole Sanctuary (recommended for fit individuals only). Return to your hotel.

Day 6. Machu Picchu (B)
Opportunity to return to the sanctuary for a more personal appreciation of the Eighth wonder of the world. Return in the afternoon by train to Cuzco and transfer to the hotel of your choice.

Day 7. Cuzco – Lima – Rio De Janeiro( B)
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for the return flight to Lima (not included) and your connecting flight to Rio de Janeiro.

Day 8. Rio De Janeiro
Arrival early in the morning, reception and transfer to your hotel. Accommodation. Free day.

Day 9. Rio De Janeiro( B)
After breakfast, a half day visit of the “marvelous city” including a sightseeing tour to Sugar Loaf Mountain. A two-stage cable car takes you to the top of Sugar Loaf Mountain where you will enjoy a splendid view of Rio, Copacabana Beach, and Guanabara Bay. Return to your hotel. *Option of a spectacular dinner and show in Rio.

Day 10. Rio De Janeiro (B)
After breakfast, a half day visit to Corcovado, the mountain home to the world famous, Christo de Redentor statue for a magnificent 360° panoramic view of Rio. After, a trip to the Tijuca forest, a luxuriant tropical forest only minutes away from this huge metropolis. The Tijuca Forest is considered the largest urban forest in the world. It has 330 square kms of preserved Mata Atlântica (Tropical Forest), the highest mountaintops of Rio, waterfalls and hidden caves. A rich flora, with a great biodiversity and an incomparable natural beauty. The caves in the Tijuca Forest are formed of limestone and were originally formed by movements of the crust that caused the collapse of stones from the Papagaio Peak and the Archer Mountain. These stones started to form caves with rocky formations. Another important point is the great variety of bromeliads. The Tijuca Forest is considered to hold the largest concentration of different species of bromeliads in Brazil. Even more than the Amazon Jungle. Return to your hotel.

Day 11. Rio De Janeiro – Iguazu (B)
Transfer to the airport for the flight to Iguazu. Reception and transfer to your hotel. Half day excursion to the fabulous UNESCO World Heritage Iguazu falls, the most voluminous falls in the world and more than three times the width of the Niagara Falls. The falls lie on the three borders of Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay. A visit to the Itaipu dam before returning to your hotel.

Day 12. Iguazu Argentinean side (B)
Half day excursion to the Argentinean side of the falls. Transfer across the border to get a closer appreciation of these magnificent waterfalls. Includes a boat ride up to the waterfalls. Return to your hotel.

Day 13. Iguazu (B)
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for the return flight to Sao Paulo and your return flight home.








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Tour Prices


Tourist
Price per person US$1298.00 - based on two people sharing
Single supplement US$600.00

Superior
Price per person US$1610.00 - based on two people sharing
Single supplement US$750.00

First Class
Price per person US$2128.00 - based on two people sharing
Single supplement US$950.00

 
Additional Flight Costs
 
Flight tickets: Lima – Cuzco - US$170.00 per person per route.
Flight tickets: Cuzco – Lima US$170.00 per person per route.
Flight tickets: Lima – Rio De Janeiro US$870.00 per person per route.
Flight tickets: Rio De Janeiro – Iguazu – Sao Paulo US$450.00 per person.

Do note that US passport holders require a visa to enter Brazil and a yellow
fever certificate is compulsory.
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The Amazing Peru Added Value bonus
A complimentary lunch at the Sanctuary Lodge on either day 5 or day 6. The buffet lunch at the hotel is the only option for a good quality meal whilst at the Machu Picchu site and this represents outstanding added value to the tour.
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WHAT IS INCLUDED / NOT INCLUDED
Tour Price Includes:
  • 11 night's accommodation in twin/double rooms at recommended hotels with private bathroom and breakfast.
  • All transfers, tours and excursions as per itinerary in group service with English speaking guides.
  • All meals as per itinerary denoted by B, L and D.
  • Train tickets: Cusco - Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu) - Cuzco.
  • All entrance fees in Peru and tips.
Tour price does not include:
  • International air tickets and associated taxes.
  • Meals not specified on the itinerary.
  • All domestic flights require a US$6.00 charge (airport tax), payable at the airport.
  • Personal expenses such as telephone bills, laundry expenses, beverages, etc.
  • Insurance against theft, loss, illness and/or accident.
  • Baggage porterage and other extras not specified.
  • Iguazu Entrance Fees ($40 per person)
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Lima Hotels
  • Tourist – Examples include Leon de Oro, Ferre Hotel, Mariel Hotel, El Castellano. Subject to availability.
  • Superior – Examples include Exclusive Hotel, Hacienda Hotel. Subject to availability.
  • First Class – Examples include Condado, Jose Antonio and Sonesta Hotel. Subject to availability.
Cuzco Hotels
  • Tourist – Examples include Mistersinkas, Suenos del Inka, Prisma Hotel. Subject to availability.
  • Superior – Examples include Casa San Blas, Ruinas, and Los Andes. Subject to availability.
  • First Class – Examples include Picoaga, Jose Antonio and Eco Inn. Subject to availability.
Aguas Calientes Hotels
  • Tourist – Examples include Presidente, Cabanas Hotel. Subject to availability.
  • Superior – Examples include Inti Inn, Orchideas. Subject to availability.
  • First Class – Examples include Pueblo Hotel, Sumaq Hotel. Subject to availability.

Rio De Janeiro Hotels
  • Tourist – Examples include Copa Sul, Santa Clara Hotel. Subject to availability.
  • Superior – Examples include Copacabana Rio Hotel . Subject to availability.
  • First Class – Examples include Rio Othon Hotel. Subject to availability.
Iguazu Hotels
  • Tourist – Examples include Salvati Iguazu. Subject to availability.
  • Superior – Examples include Carima. Subject to availability.
  • First Class – Examples include Bourbon Hotel. Subject to availability.
Trains
  • Tourist class– Backpacker train as standard. Upgrade to Vistadome available at $50 per person.
  • Superior class - Backpacker train as standard. Upgrade to Vistadome available at $50 per person.
  • First Class - Vistadome train as standard. Upgrade to Hiram Bingham Luxury train available at $475 per person.
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For current availability contact us at
info@amazingperu.com
and we will send you the relevant trip dossier along with a 90 day fixed quote, terms and conditions. Please bear in mind that significant price reductions are available for groups.
   
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