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INTIRAYMI FESTIVAL 1/D full day in cusco


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SPECIAL DISCOUNTS 2013 (for tour that Includes Machupicchu only ( By Quechuas Expeditions)
SAE MEMBERS: US$20.00 discount on full program price (valid South American Explorers Club membership card required). This discount may not be applicable in case a promotional price is offered
• STUDENTS DISCOUNTS: US$20.00 (students require a valid International Student Identity Green Card (ISIC) ( click here to get your isic card) and must be below 26 years of age. Please beware that Youth Travel Cards are not valid). If the trips go to Machupicchu only.
• TEENAGERS: US$ 20.00 (up to 15 years of age, passport copy required for all bookings).
• CHILDREN: US$ 45.00 (up to 10 years of age, passport copy required for all bookings).


1.-QUECHUAS EXPEDITIONS GROUP TOP QUALITY SERVICE: (GROUP SIZE 02 Min - 08 Max) our most popular trek and offers to visitors the most economical method to trek the Inca Trail and alternative Inca Trails to Machu Picchu. you'll be joining a group of other hikkers like you coming from overseas, a great opportunity to have fun and make new friends.

2.-PRIVATE SERVICE: (GROUP SIZE UPON REQUEST) for Families, Honeymooners and Couples. special trek program just for you, and you can depart any day you wish and choose the group size, we don´t add any people, is arranged just for you. All private groups include additional services, such as: extra porters, horses to ride and to carry your personal gear( for alternate treks), First class Vistadome train, Machupicchu bus up & down, 1st breakfast & last lunch, sleeping bags, walking poles and among others.     
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3.-LARGE GROUPS SPECIAL DISCOUNTS: 02 Guides Over 08 people If you are a group  of 06 people or more Please contact us at: info@quechuasexpeditions.com

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INTIRAYMI FESTIVAL 1/D full day in cusco

 

Prices shown below are per person, in US Dollars ($).
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OCUPANCY TYPE

TOURIST HOSTEL
(Private bathroom)

3 STAR 4 STAR 5 STAR
TRAIN TYPE BACKPACKER BACKPACKER VISTADOME HIRAN BINGHAM
DOUBLE ROOM  US$ 790  US$ 950  US$ 1370  US$ 3239
SINGLE ROOM  US$ 950  US$ 1150  US$ 1930  US$ 4869

VISTADOME TRAIN TYPE (CLICK HERE TO SEE DETAILS
BACKPACKER TRAIN TYPE (CLICK HERE TO SEE DETAILS)
to Upgrade to Vistadome US$40 one way)
 

LIMA (HOTEL)
3-star Casa Andina (Miraflores), Best Western Embajadores Hotel or similar.
4-star San Agustin Exclusive or Sol de Oro (Casa Andina Select Miraflores opening May 2011)
5-star Casa Andina PC, Radisson Decapolis or similar.
Airport Ramada Costa del Sol airport hotel.
Deluxe Miraflores Park Plaza (Orient Express), JW Marriott, Lima Country Club or similar.

AREQUIPA (HOTEL)
3-star Casa Andina Ciudad Blanca or similar.
4-star Posada del Inca Arequipa, Cabildo or similar.
5-star Libertador Arequipa, Casa Andina Private Collection or similar.

CUSCO (HOTEL)
3-star Casona Real Cusco or Similar
3-star Casa Andina Classic, San Agustin El Dorado, Rumi Punku or similar.
4-star Costa del Sol Picoaga, Novotel, Casa Andina Private Collection (oxygen available) or similar.
5-star Casa Cartagena, Libertador, or Suite at the Casa Andina Private Collection inc. oxygen, matrimonial beds only, or similar.
Deluxe Monasterio (Orient Express), Inkaterra La Casona or similar.

Machu Picchu (AGUAS CALIENTES) (HOTEL)
3-star El MaPi (ex Machu Picchu Inn) or similar.
4-star Hatuchay Tower or similar; includes dinner at Hatuchay Tower.
5-star Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo, Sumaq Machu Picchu or similar.
Deluxe Sanctuary Lodge (Orient Express - includes all meals), or Suite at the Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo.

PUNO  (Lake Titicaca) (HOTEL)
3-star Casa Andina Plaza or similar.
4-star Casa Andina Private Collection (oxygen available), Sonesta Posadas del Inca or similar.
5-star Libertador Lago Titicaca or Casa Andina Private Collection (oxygen inc) or similar.
Deluxe 1 night Deluxe hotel. Hotel Titilaka. Includes accommodation in a Dawn Suite; choice of excursions in and around Titicaca Lake with bilingual (Spanish and English) guide; all meals.

ISLAND OF THE SUN (HOTEL)
Standard Posada del Inca Eco Lodge, Inca Utama or similar

LA PAZ (HOTEL)
3-star Rosario or similar.
4-star Rey Palace or similar.
5-star Radisson Plaza, Europa or similar.

COLCA CANYON (HOTEL)
3-star Pozo del Cielo or similar.
4-star Casa Andina or similar.
5-star Libertador Colca Lodge or similar
Deluxe 1 night deluxe accommodations (individual casitas) in Orient Express Casitas del Colca. Includes: Buffet Breakfast A la carte lunch A la carte dinner Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages excluding premium alcoholic brands and special wines Full Mini-bar A la carte activities such as Peruvian Paso horse riding, hiking tours, painting lessons, fly fishing lessons, cooking lessons and pisco sour lessons. 10% service charge

NAZCA (HOTEL)
3-star Casa Andina or similar.
4-star Nazca Lines or similar.

PARACAS (HOTEL)
3 Star Hotel La Posada del Emancipador or similar
4 Star La Hacienda Bahia Paracas or similar
5 Star Doubletree Guest Suite (weekend rate w/ view of pool) or similar
Deluxe Hotel Paracas (Garden View) or similar

 

This tour is for those of you that already know about Machupicchu, have heard about the wonders of Sacsayhuaman, and want to be able to experience the colourful festival of Inti Raymi (The Sun Festival) - an Inca ceremony to coincide with the winter equinox. The parade and ceremonial dance is a tribute to the sun god, including a ritual sacrifice of a llama. It is also a fiesta for the local citizens. This trip is not to be missed if you want to see more of the real Peru and how they celebrate their Incan festivals.

ITINERARY:

(first Day) 21st JUNE ARRIVAL IN CUSCO: Upon arrival in Cusco you will be met by your guide and transferred to your hotel. In the afternoon we meet for the City Tour. We visit the most important attractions in and around Cusco, e.g. Koricancha Temple, the Cathedral, the ruins of Sacsayhuaman over looking the city, Qenco, Puccapucara and Tambomachay ending in our hotel. (B)(HOTEL)

(Second Day) 22nd JUNE CUSCO - SACRED VALLEY (Full Day Tour): Following a delicious breakfast buffet at your hotel you will be met by your guide who will take you on a tour of The Sacred Valley of the Incas over the Vilcanota river. This tour includes a visit to the village of Pisac with its traditional local market. In the afternoon we pass through Calca and Urubamba to arrive at the village and fortress of Ollantaytambo. On our return to Cusco in the evening we visit the picturesque Andean village of Chincheros where the remains of what was the royal hacienda of Tupac Inca Yupanqui lies and admire its well preserved walls at the main square. The night is free for you to eat in a restaurant of your choice. Ask our guide for a suggestion. (B)(HOTEL)

(Third Day)23rd JUNE CUSCO (Free Day): Today you have a free day to allow you to meander through the streets and markets of Cusco. An excellent opportunity to take some photographs or visit some of the other museums in Cusco. If you are feeling adventurous you can take one of our full day or half day optional tours like horse riding, mountain cycle or rafting. Please check out our optional tours. (B)(HOTEL)

(Fourth Day) 24th JUNE INTI RAYMI (Full Day Tour): We attend the impressive festival of Inti Raymi on Sacsayhuaman esplanade with a private guide and experience this ritual which has been celebrated since the time of the Inca. It is the central act of the celebration done in Cusco during this month, displaying the flamboyancy of the religious ceremonies of the Inca Empire. The ceremony begins at the Temple of Koricancha, continuing to the main square of the city, and ending at the esplanade of Sacsayhuaman. The central most important character is the Inca. When the ceremony ends the presentation of folkloric groups begins. All entrance fees and transportation is included, as well as a box lunch in the afternoon. (B/Box lunch)(HOTEL)

(Fifth Day) 25th JUNE MACHUPICCHU: We depart in the early morning aboard the Bus to get Ollantaytambo where we have our breakfast. Surveying the Sacred Valley of the Incas we take our train to Machupicchu Sanctuary , one of the greatest archaeological wonders on the planet. Here we will have a guided tour explaining some of the background and history behind the citadel. After a long day we will relax in the hot springs and then in the afternoon we take the train back to Ollantaytambo and then bus back to cusco. (B)(HOTEL)

(Sixth Day) 26th JUNE HOTEL - AIRPORT: We have breakfast in the hotel before being transferred to Cusco airport. Good-Bye - we hope to see you again soon.

IMPORTANT:

INCLUDES:

• 05 nights (hotel) Breakfast included
• All Transfers
• Tour and Entrance fee to Sun Festival ( at Sacsayhuaman) Includes: Scorted Tour and Bus Transportation (Box Lunch)
• City Tour and Sacred Valley Tour with all Entrance fees and Guided Tour.
• Train Backpacker (Round Trip) Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo
• Entrance fee to Machupicchu
• Local Guide In Machupicchu
• Bus Up and Down from Aguas Calientes to Machupicchu
 
DOESNT INCLUDE:

• Domestic flights
• Airport Flight Taxes
• Drinks, Laundry Service and tips
• Food while on your trip.(food which are not mentioned on the tour)

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