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 PERU
& BOLIVIA - FROM LIMA TO LA PAZ
A cultural tour of Peru & Bolivia
This stimulating tour through Peru and Bolivia is a must for lovers of anthropology and archaeology. These countries offer the in depth heritage dating back from the pre-Inca civilizations to the Inca and more recent times. We see evidence of indigenous communities, stunning landscapes, and a multi-layered history. From the heights of the Andes, to the lush forests of the Amazon, Peru and Bolivia offer a seemingly infinite supply of history, culture and nature just waiting to be explored.
Day
1: Arrive Lima
Bienvenidos a Peru! We receive a Lima style welcome at
the airport and are subsequently transferred to our hotel.
Overnight: Casa Andina Private Collection Hotel, Lima
(2 nights)
 Day 2: Lima
Our afternoon tour of the city begins with the centrally
located Plaza Mayor (main square) designed and built
by the famed Francisco Pizarro. The Cathedral, Palacio
de los Virreyes, Palacio Arzobispal and Palacio Municipal.
We also visit the San Francisco Convent, arguably the
most beautiful architectural complex in the city. (B)
Day 3: Lima/Arequipa (Flight)
A short flight gets us to Arequipa, where this afternoon
we tour the Santa Catalina Convent, Plaza de Armas, La
Compañía cloisters and the districts of
Yanahuara and Chilina where we enjoy a breathtaking view
of the Misti Volcano.
Overnight: El Cabildo Hotel, Arequipa (1 night) (B)
Day 4: Arequipa/Cuzco (Flight)
A scenic flight conveys us to Cuzco. Afternoon tour includes
the beautiful church of Santo Domingo, the Cathedral,
the Hatunrumiyoc, as well as the Fortress of Sacsayhuaman
- a most remarkable Inca building. Our tour continues
to Quenqo, believed to have been an important sanctuary
during the Inca period, Puca Pucara, a strategically
located “red fortress” that dominates the
entire area and Tambomachay with its two distinctive
aqueducts that continue to provide clean water year round.
Overnight: El Dorado San Augustin, Cuzco (1 night) (B)
Day 5: Cuzco/Sacred Valley (Drive)
This morning we head out to the valley of Urubamba’s
River (also called River Wilcamayu or Vilcanota) or “Sacred
Valley” because grain and maize were cultivated
for the Inka, his family and the upper class. Visit includes
the Indian Market of Pisac. Pisac is famous for its peasant
farms, native handicrafts and interesting Indian market
that takes place three times a week (Tue, Thu & Sun).
Our next stop is the fortress of Ollantaytambo, one of
the most important examples of Inca military architecture.
The complex has temples, palaces and a lot more to discover.
Overnight: Casa Andina Private Collection Hotel, Sacred
Valley (1 night) (B)
 Day
6: Sacred Valley/Machu Picchu/Cuzco (Drive/Train/Drive)
Our day starts with the incredible 3-hour scenic train
ride to Aguas Calientes from where we take a coach transfer
to South America’s most famous World Heritage Site,
Machu Picchu. Our tour of the majestic Machu Picchu begins
with the citadel, by far the most important attraction
in the area. Discovered in 1911 by the American explorer
Hiram Bingham, the citadel is one of the most extraordinary
examples of landscape architecture in the world. We walk
through the many stairways and canals carved out of stone
that are recurrent throughout this remarkable archaeological
site.
Overnight: El Dorado San Augustin, Cuzco (1 night) (B,
L)
Day 7: Cuzco/Puno (Drive)
A pleasant 8-hour bus (seat-in-coach) trip takes us through
picturesque rural landscapes dotted by small villages
and herds of llamas and vicuñas. Our destination
is Puno, however we make stops along our way to include
visit to the Andahuylillas town and the Raqchi ruins.
Arrival at Puno’s bus station, meet & transfer
to hotel.
Overnight: Casa Andina Private Collection Hotel, Puno
(1 night) (B, L)
Day 8: Puno/La Paz (Drive)
Another exciting day as we embark on a two-hour motorboat
excursion on Lake Titicaca to visit the floating islands
of the Uros. Formed from layers of totora, these floating
islands are inhabited by the descendants of the ancient
people known as the Urus who, having been rejected by
the Aymaras, had no choice but to live in isolation from
other communities. Living in extreme poverty, these people
earn a living by fishing and selling small handmade crafts
to the tourists visiting the islands. Afternoon transfer
for Copacabana (seat-in-coach) for a short visit. Then
we board the catamaran cruise to Sun Island. According
to legend the Inca Empire began on Sun Island and this
is evidenced in the pre-Columbian archeological remains
found here. Located only 200 meters / 219 yards from
the Sun Temple is a maze-like construction known as Chinkana, "the
place where you get lost". The Inti Wata complex,
the famous Inca Stairs and Garden, a catamaran ride to
Chua dock and a transfer by bus to La Paz city rounds
off this action filled day.
Overnight: Hotel Radisson Plaza, La Paz (2 nights) (B,
L)
 Day 9: La Paz
This whole day is spent exploring La Paz, including Tiwanaku,
considered to be “the Cradle of the Andean Civilizations”.
Tiwanaku was a religious city that, at its height, was
home to approximately 40,000 people and was the ritual
center for roughly 500,000 people residing in the three
surrounding valleys. Our visit in this area includes
the impressive Sun Gate, the Monoliths, the Temples of
Kalasasaya and Kontiki, and the Akapana Pyramid. In the
afternoon we tour the Moon Valley. (B)
Day 10: Depart La Paz
Today we depart Bolivia, our minds filled with unforgettable
memories of an ancient and mysterious land. (B)
 Departure Dates | | 2008
English Speaking Departures
Jan 09, Feb 13, Mar 19, Apr 16, May 14, Jul 23, Aug 06, Sep 03, Oct 08, Nov 12 & Dec 17 | Inclusions | | Tour Price Includes | Tour Price Does Not Include | - Hotels as mentioned (or similar)
- Meals
as mentioned (Breakfast,
Lunch)
- All sightseeing and transfers by seat-in-coach services.
- Services of local Spanish/English speaking guides
- Entrance fees (except a second visit to Machu Picchu)
- Vistadome train tickets
- Catamaran ticket
| - Any airfares & departure taxes
- Any visa fees
- Drink/beverages with meals
- Tips/gratuities
| | Tour Price | | We accept payment in US $ (US Dollars), CA $ (Canadian Dollars) or equivalent EURO (for clients outside North America). Bestway Tours & Safaris offers conversion rate protection. Once full payment has been received, and no modification has been made to the tour itinerary, we will honour that rate. For complete payment procedures, please download  Bestway_Payment_Info.pdf
Note: to read this file you must have Adobe Acrobat. | | Departure | Double Occupancy | Single Room Supplement |
| 2008 |
US
$ 1880 • CA $ 1880 |
US
$ 380 • CA $ 380 |
| Estimated International Airfare - International airfare is NOT included in this tour | | Canada - West Coast | CA $ 1400 | USA - West Coast | US $ 1200 | | Canada - East Coast | CA $ 1200 | USA - East Coast | US $ 1000 | | Participants | | This tour operates on a minimum of 02 and a maximum of 20 participants. | Notes | Customised Itinerary
If you would like to have a tour on dates other than the above ones or with a customised itinerary, please contact us and we will be happy to work out an exclusive program for you.
Foreign Language Departures
Please contact us for information on French, German, Italian and Spanish speaking departures.
You may e-mail us at bestway@bestway.com or call us at 604.264.7378. Residents of U.S.A./Canada may call us toll free at 1.800.663.0844. |
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2008 |
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