Arrive to Lima and transfer to the hotel.
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Hotel is located in the Miraflores district
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Breakfast at the hotel.
We will pick you up at your hotel to tour the main attractions of the city. We will start by visiting Colonial Lima and go to the Plaza de Armas. There, we will make a stop to admire it on foot and observe the Government Palace, the Municipality and the Cathedral of Lima. We will enter the Cathedral where we will discover various architectural styles and part of the religious history of Peru.
Then, we will visit La Casa Aliaga, a colonial mansion that has now become the oldest continuously inhabited private mansion in the southern hemisphere. Next, we will go to the convent of Santo Domingo, a religious and architectural jewel that keeps relics of Peruvian saints, paintings, images and stories that testify to the work of the Dominicans throughout the national territory. To finish we will get to know modern Lima and head towards the most traditional residential areas of the capital: San Isidro, the heart of the city's financial center, and Miraflores.
Afternoon will have a yoga session with your mentor/teacher at a place overlooking the Pacific ocean
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Day 3: Lima - Cusco - Sacred Valley
Flight Lima - Cusco and then drive Cusco - Sacred Valley
This morning, we will take the road to the Sacred Valley and discover Pisac, a beautiful place where the Inca and the colonial coexist perfectly and are part of the daily life of its inhabitants. We will tour this picturesque town, famous for its craft fairs and where you can buy the most delicate works in ceramics, textile crafts and jewelry.
We will also visit the Botanical Garden where we will have an herbal and spiritual experience together with a specialist guide.
Then, a few kilometers away and on a mountain, is the Archaeological Park of Pisac made up of numerous neighborhoods and various squares among which an enclosure or temple stands out where an INTIWATANA solar calendar (place where the sun is tied) is located.
Farm Chich lunch (4-course menu) at Hacienda Sarapampa. During afternoon you will have a a yoga session with your mentor/teacher. Dinner is on your own but we will suggest different options to you
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Overnight at the Sacred Valley
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Day 4: Sacred Valley / Chinchero
Breakfast at the hotel.
From Purmamarca, visit Salinas Grandes.
This morning, we will take the road to the Sacred Valley. 28km northwest of the city of Cusco, is the town of Chinchero (3,772 meters above sea level), famous for the extraordinary quality and beauty of its textiles and for its Sunday fair in which the native inhabitants, dressed in colorful typical costumes, come down from their communities to exchange their products. We will visit the weavers' workshop of Nilda Callañaupa, who 28 years ago, took the initiative to bring together women who shared her passion and, over time, managed to get young women, who had lost interest in weaving, to learn from older people and reconnect with this ancestral art. She started in the courtyard of her house in Chinchero and, in 1996, this initiative became the Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco, a solid organization aimed not only at the preservation, but also at the commercialization of beautiful, high-quality textiles. This visit will be highly enriched with the explanation of the protagonist of this story, Nilda Callañaupa.
Then, we will have a unique experience. A payment to the earth, to our Pachamama.
Lunch Pachamanca at the lodge.
In the afternoon you will meet your mentor/teacher for an amazing yoga class
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Day 5: Sacred Valley / Maras and Moray / Ollantaytambo ruins
Breakfast at the hotel.
This morning, we will take the road to the archaeological center of Moray, used as an agricultural laboratory, its system of circular platforms that descend 150m below our feet will confirm the wisdom of the Incas in building masterpieces in harmony with nature.
We will continue our tour until we reach the Maras Salt Mines. Exploited from the time of the Inca to the present day, this salt mine will surprise us with its very white steps that descend abruptly against the green slopes of the hills. We will enjoy a restorative lunch at Hacienda Huayoccari.
Finally, we will visit Ollantaytambo, one of the last living villages of the Inca culture, which was jealously guarded by a colossal fortress.
We will discover the great archaeological complex of what was a tambo or city of rest and accommodation for the royal entourages that traveled long distances. Its architectural remains still preserve walls and towers that were used to protect it from possible invasions.
Yoga session will be close to fortress to aborve the energy from the surrounds.
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Day 6: Machu Picchu ruins - Cusco
Breakfast at the hotel.
At the agreed time we will pick you up from your hotel to head to the train station. From here we will depart on a comfortable train that will take us to the Aguas Calientes station, on a journey full of spectacular views .
Upon arrival, we will take the bus that will take us to the entrance gate of the citadel of Machu Picchu.
Buffet lunch included at Sanctuary Lodge.
Discovered for the modern world by Hiram Bingham more than a century ago, Machu Picchu is considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Its architectural beauty, its spectacular natural landscapes and the energy contained in its enigmatic constructions will take our breath away. Let's follow in the footsteps of the ancient Incas on a tour of the magical citadel with our guide.
Finally, we will receive assistance to return to the Aguas Calientes station and board the train back to Ollantaytambo . On arrival at the station a private transportation will take us back to Cusco
Overnight in Cusco.
Breakfast at the hotel.
We will start the day visiting the Fortress of Sacsayhuamán, a colossal building of huge stones carved and joined with precision is an outstanding example of Inca military architecture, undoubtedly one of the largest constructions of Tahuantinsuyo.
Quick visit to the White Christ from where we will have a panoramic view of the city.
We will continue to the San Pedro market, the main supply center of the city that will allow us to learn about the products of the region.
We will continue towards the Qoricancha ("golden enclosure"); a temple dedicated to the worship of the Sun god, which, according to the stories, had entire walls covered with gold inside.
Finally we will visit the Cathedral where we will stop to discover the mysteries it holds in a guided tour and admire its beautiful atriums and priceless paintings of the Cusco school of the seventeenth century.
In the afternoon we will have our last yoga session.
Today we include a farewell dinner menu. Transfer back to hotel
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Day 8: Cusco-Lima. End of services
Breakfast at the hotel.
At coordinated time we have transfer to Cusco airport to connect flight to Lima. Once in Lima we will assist you to connect your international flight home.
End of services. In case you need to stay an extra night in Lima we will be glad to assist you.
TOUR INCLUDES:
*Accommodation in double rooms.
*Services and excursions.
*English speaking guide.
*Land transfers indicated.
*Entries to national parks and wineries mentioned in the program.
TOUR DOES NOT INCLUDE:
*International and domestic flights
*Dinners (except last day)
*Everything that is not mentioned in the program
*Tips if considered appropiate
*Early check-in and Late check-out
*Travel insurance
*Personal expenses
*Optional activities
IMPORTANT NOTES:
The activities can be carried out, depending on the good weather conditions.
PACKING LIST IDEAS CLOTHES
- Good, comfortable and strong walking shoes & comfortable walking trousers.
- Warm tops for the cool evenings
- Small umbrella and / or waterproof jacket or poncho
- Bathing suite
- Comfortable clothes for the evening.
- Copy of your passport and insurance policy.
- Sunglasses
- Toiletries
- Binoculars if you are interested in the local wildlife – especially birds.
- Insect repellent; antihistamines.
- Sunblock cream
** Bring any medication you are taking.