Our
Philosophy
A
lot of people want to visit unusual places like Peru but may
not speak the language and don’t really want to organize
things themselves in order to save on time and stress. They
may want to travel in groups to mix with people from other countries,
be sociable and reduce costs but without being herded around
in large packs as many companies do.
The
group holiday trend is to increase group size to cover costs
as everything becomes more expensive. We are determined not
to go down that road and limit our groups to having between
5 and 10 people. We are a small company and therefore have lower
overheads and can keep cost down and quality up. At least 5
people in the group makes prices competitive and lends diversity,
the 10 person maximum still keeps the group intimate and avoids
traveling en mass.
All
of our groups travel with an expert Tour Leader as well as using
local guides as required. These people know Peru back to front.
Your leader will be bilingual, capable of resolving any problems
that may arise, choosing good restaurants, bars, excursions
and making sure everything runs smoothly throughout the entire
trip.
Our
set tours have fixed prices. You can request a private tour
if you have at least 5 people or you can travel with other people.
The choice is yours.
Overview
This
journey is specifically designed for travelers who don’t
have very much vacation time but still wish to cover a lot of
ground and see some of the main destinations in this beautiful
country.
Our
Peru Taster gives people just that, a concise visit to Lima,
the City of Kings and then the ancient Inca capital of Cusco,
the Sacred Valley and also the jewel in Peru¢s crown, Machu
Picchu. This is fantastic journey visiting some extremely interesting
places in a short time.
Itinerary
Day
1
After your arrival in Lima (100m), you have a pick-up and transfer
to your hotel. No activities are planned for this day. If you
arrive early you could take a Lima city tour. At 7.00pm you
will meet your Tour Leader and any other group members, have
a tour briefing then go out to dinner. It is advisable for passengers
to arrive by late afternoon in order to meet everyone and receive
instructions. If you are late for some reason alternative arrangements
will be made. Overnight Lima.
Day
2
Transfer to the airport, fly 1 hour to Cusco (3326m) and check
in to our hotel. You will take it easy for a while and drink
coca tea. In the afternoon we will take a Cusco city tour. This
is a great introduction to this beautiful city. The tour will
visit the Cathedral, the Sun Temple (Koricancha), the stunning
fortress of Sacsaywaman and three smaller ancient sites nearby
(entrance fees included). In the evening we can experience Cusco
nightlife and dinning. Overnight Cusco.
Day
3
Full day private Sacred Valley tour ending in Ollantaytambo
(2792m). This is not the standard tour offered by the majority
of companies but is something unique to us. Our first point
of call are the spectacular Pisaq ruins, then the town below
to have a little wander around and look at the market. After
Pisaq we visit a volunteer clinic where US doctors donate their
time to help local poor people. We then drive a short distance
to the very picturesque Urco ruins, off the standard tourist
route, before a short visit to a working farm to see the largest
corn in the world. We then have a buffet lunch in a lovely spot
before continuing on to Ollantaytambo for a look at the ruins
there. It’s a full day out. Overnight Ollantaytambo.
Day
4
After breakfast we take a motorbike taxi down to the station
where we board the train winding through the increasingly steep
Sacred Valley. Arriving in the village of Aguas Calientes (2100m)
we check in to our hotel and meet our guide for a guided tour
of one of the most spectacular places on earth. After a 2-hour
guided tour you have time to wander around this magical place
before getting a bus back down to the town and rounding off
the day with a well earned drink and a hearty meal. Overnight
in Aguas Calientes
Day
5
Today you have two options before we return to Cusco. You could
go up to Machu Picchu for a second time to spend more time there
without the group (at your cost) or you could go walking with
your Tour Leader to a lovely waterfall and/or visit the thermal
springs. You are free to choose. We then take the afternoon
train back to Cusco. Overnight Cusco.
Day
6
Day on which you can decide what you would like to do. Shopping,
sightseeing or another activity. You can choose with the help
and advice of your Tour Leader. Whatever you do we will all
get together in the evening to eat as a group for the last time.
Overnight Cusco
Day
7
After a transfer to the airport you will fly to Lima. If you
have an evening flight home you could fill your day with a visit
in or around Lima storing your luggage at the airport or at
our hotel. If you are staying overnight then please look at
our extras section below.
Accommodation
and included meals
6 nights accommodation in 3 star hotels with breakfast included.
Hotels all have private bathrooms, are clean, safe, tried and
tested with helpful staff.
Prices
are quoted per person, on a same sex, twin-share basis (unless
paying a single room supplement, please consult us).
Packing
You should pack clothing in layers so you can regulate your
temperature according to conditions. Sometimes it will be hot
and dusty, it may rain suddenly and at night it can be quite
cold. If you need specific medication please remember to pack
it. Sturdy walking footwear for visits to ancient sites and
more fashionable shoes for the cities if you wish.
Money
US dollars cash are almost standard currency here. Travelers
checks are not so useful but are accepted. ATMs are everywhere
and are an excellent option. Local currency is the Sol (Sun)
and you can change money everywhere you go, speak to your Tour
Leader for advice.
Tour
staff and support
Tour Leader, Local Guides and drivers as required.
Transport
Taxi, Internal flights, Motorbike taxis, Buses or Vans and Trains.
Included
Tour Leader from Lima to your return flight
Local guides and drivers as required
6 nights 3 star hotel accommodation, en suite, with breakfast
Lima arrival pick-up and transfer to hotel
All transfers until arrival in Lima again
2 domestic flights Lima – Cusco – Lima
2 domestic airport taxes
Cusco city tour
Cusco Visitors ticket and entrance fees
Private Sacred Valley tour and entrance fees plus lunch
Train journey to and from Machu Picchu
Buses to and from the ancient site
Entrance fees to Machu Picchu
Private guided tour of site
A great holiday!
Not
Included
International flights or travel to trip start point
Hotel and transfer in Lima at the end of the tour (see below)
Meals unless stated
Tips and personal spending money
Arrival
in Lima at end of tour
Some people will fly out from Cusco and catch their homeward
flights in Lima the same day without staying the night. For
this reason we do not include a hotel or a transfer at the end
of the tour (keeping prices down). If either of these things
are required please let us know and we can arrange them, see
the section on optional extras below.
Optional
extras
These can be added upon request:
Hotel
in Lima pre or post tour 25.00 USD per person
Lima transfer at end of tour 20.00 USD per taxi
3
day/2 night Jungle extension 225.00 USD per person click
here
4 day/3 night Jungle extension 295.00 USD per person click
here
Paracas, Ica and Nazca extension 285.00 USD per person click
here
Requirements
Valid passport and/or visa
Travel arrangements to trip start point (Lima, Peru)
Adequate travel insurance (copy to be shown to your Tour Leader)
Yellow fever certificate and any vaccinations your doctor recommends
Your local payment in USD cash (new bills please)
Booking
Send us an email with your possible travel dates and we will
advise you of departures we have planned at that time. When
a date has been fixed we will ask you for a 50% deposit to secure
your places plus your full names, passport numbers, nationalities,
dates of birth and details of any medical conditions that could
effect you or other people during the tour.
Booking
enquires should be made as far in advance as possible as sometimes
domestic air tickets are difficult to get hold of in high season.
Payment
Deposit when booking – 595.00 USD
Local payment
in Peru – 200.00 USD
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