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)

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)

Possible pre tour with public transportation without guide

Nasca and Paracas

Nasca Lines
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 (1 night)

Day 2: Lima/Nasca
Morning transfer to the bus station for a seat-in-coach bus ride to Nasca.
Overnight: Cantayo Hotel, Nasca (1 night) (B)

Day 3: Nasca/Lima
Morning transfer to the local airport for the flight of approximately 30 mins over the Nasca
lines and figures. Flights may be delayed or cancelled due to weather conditions. After
the flight return to Lima to join the above program. (B)

Departure Dates
2012 English Speaking Departures Daily
Inclusions
Tour Price Includes Tour Price Does Not Include Hotels as mentioned (or similar) Meals as mentioned B=Breakfast L=Lunch All sightseeing and transfers by seat-in-coach services Services of local Spanish/English speaking guides Entrance fees Vistadome train tickets Catamaran ticket Any airfares (Domestic flights from US $550) Departure taxes Insurance / Visas Tips / Gratuities
Tour Price
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Departure Double Occupancy Single Room Supplement 2012 US $ 2660 US $ 650 Nasca and Paracas US$ 760 per person sharing (includes the flight). US$ 295 single room supplement
Estimated International Airfare - International airfare is NOT included in this tour
Canada - West Coast US $ 1400 USA - West Coast US $ 900 Canada - East Coast US $ 1300 USA - East Coast US $ 800
Participants
This tour operates on a minimum of 02 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.