Tour Picturesque Solo Peru And Chile Tour

Accommodation

•16 Nights’ accommodation at Superior hotels (Your own room)

Others

• All bus tickets and train tickets • Entrance fees as per the itinerary • Excursion to Machu Picchu aboard the Expedition • Moon Valley visit in San Pedro Atacama

Guide

• English-speaking local guides

Transport

•Transportation by deluxe vehicle

Meals

•Daily buffet breakfast •2 Special Lunches

Not included:

Flights

• International flights are not included • Domestic flights in Peru (Lima – Cusco/Juliaca – Lima) is included • Domestic flights in Chile (Santiago – Punta Arenas - Atacama) is included

Insurance

• Insurance is not included

Optional

• Optional tours - plese contact us for more information

Others

•Items of a personal nature, tips and gratuities •Baggage fees may apply and vary by carrier •Visa fees, if applicable •Arrival and departure transfers •Any item not mentioned as included

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Day 1 Day 1: Lima- Cusco (By Flight) – Urubamba (Sacred Valley) (Arrival)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Lima- Cusco (By Flight) – Urubamba (Sacred Valley) (Arrival)

On arrival at Lima International Airport you will connect to your domestic flight to Cusco; a short but spectacular flight over the snow-capped Andes to the oldest inhabited city in the hemisphere, Cusco, at an elevation of 11,440 feet. Upon arrival, make your way (transfer not included) to your hotel in Urubamba at the Sacred Valley.

Overnight in Urubamba
Day 2 Day 2: Sacred Valley (B/-/-)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Sacred Valley (B/-/-)

Today you will enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Enjoy a full day at leisure or take an optional tour.

Overnight in Urubamba
Day 3 Day 3: Sacred Valley – Machu Picchu – Cusco (B/-/-)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Sacred Valley – Machu Picchu – Cusco (B/-/-)

This morning you will travel on the Expedition train through the Sacred Valley to Aguas Calientes, where you will board a shuttle up to the "Lost City of the Incas", Machu Picchu. Perched 8,200 feet above the valley, the city of Machu Picchu was hidden by mountains and semi-tropical jungle for 400 years until discovered by Hiram Bingham in 1911. A knowledgeable tour guide will share the history of this mystical place with you. This afternoon you will take the train back to Ollantaytambo rail station, where you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Cusco.

Overnight in Cusco
Day 4 Day 4: Cusco (B/-/-)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Cusco (B/-/-)

After breakfast enjoy a tour of the oldest continuously inhabited city in the western hemisphere, Cusco, and the nearby ruins. This gives you a chance to see how the Andean and Spanish cultures co-existed and influenced the city. The tour starts at Santo Domingo Convent, built on the site of Koricancha, which was an important ancient Inca palace and center of worship of the Sun God. The tour continues to the Main Square, site of the Cathedral and the La Compañía Church. Later you will visit the imposing Sacsayhuaman Fortress, just one example of the military Inca architecture in the area. Finally, the tour heads to the nearby archaeological sites of Qenko, Puca-Pucara and Tambomachay, which can be found to the northeast of the city.

Overnight in Cusco
Day 5 Day 5: Cusco – Puno (B/L/-)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Cusco – Puno (B/L/-)

Today one of South America’s most extraordinary overland trips takes you by bus from Cusco to Puno, passing through striking highland scenery and picturesque Andean villages. En-route you will stop at the town of Andahuaylillas, the church here was founded in 1580 and is a showcase of the colonial art in Peru, sometimes called "the Sistine Chapel of the Americas” due to its rich interior. You will also stop at Raqchi to see the remains of the remarkable temple of Viracocha, considered by historians to be a particularly important Inca construction, and at La Raya, the highest pass on the route. As well as beautiful views of the surrounding countryside you will see llamas, alpacas and vicunas wandering wild. The last stop before Puno is Pucara, an old ceremonial site that shows evidence of a pre-Inca civilization. You will arrive at your hotel in Puno later this afternoon/evening. The reminder of the day is at leisure.

Overnight in Puno
Day 6 Day 6: Uros And Taquile Islands (Lake Titicaca) (B/L/-)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Uros And Taquile Islands (Lake Titicaca) (B/L/-)

Today you can enjoy an amazing boat excursion out onto the highest navigable lake in the world, Lake Titicaca, to see the floating Uros Islands and Taquile Island. The floating islands of the Uros Indians are made by tying totora reeds together and are a must-see for any traveller. The Uros people consider themselves Lords of the Lake; they hunt wild birds and maintain traditional fishing methods. Taquile is a very important site known for its archaeological remains, sacred and ceremonial sites and festivals. The island is characterized by its friendly inhabitants, who maintain the customs and traditional clothing of their ancestors – there are many fine, woollen hand-made goods on sale here. You will return to Puno later today.

Overnight in Puno
Day 7 Day 7: Puno – Lima (By Flight) (B/-/-)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Puno – Lima (By Flight) (B/-/-)

Today you will be transferred to the airport at Juliaca for a flight back to Lima. Upon arrival, you will be met by your local guide and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure or perhaps take an optional tour to explore the capital city of Peru.

Overnight in Lima
Day 8 Day 8: Lima - Santiago (By Flight) (B/-/-)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Lima - Santiago (By Flight) (B/-/-)

Welcome to Santiago de Chile! Upon arrival in Santiago de Chile, you will be met by one of our representatives and transferred to your hotel. The balance of the day is at leisure for you to explore the city at your own pace.

Overnight in Santiago
Day 9 Day 9: Santiago (B/-/-)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Santiago (B/-/-)

Today you will enjoy a city tour to see the landmarks in Chile’s capital city. Santiago stands out for being a cosmopolitan and modern city that perfectly combines its traditions with a modern outlook. This city tour will take you to visit the heart of the city and its emblematic sites such as the Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral, Santiago’s Central Postal Office and its Municipality. You will also visit the Moneda Palace, which is the government’s headquarters as well as the traditional neighbourhoods of the historic city center. The tour also includes a visit to the Santa Lucia Hill, named Huelén by the natives. Santa Lucia Hill is a real urban oasis in the center of the city where you will learn more about Chile’s history and enjoy some of the best views in the city. Later, you will arrive to Barrio Lastarria, famous by it cultural, inherited and gastronomical offer. The second part of the tour will take you to the eastern side of the city, to the financial heart of Santiago, known for its modern buildings, impressive glass skyscrapers and its impressive sculptures designed by prominent national architects.

Overnight in Santiago
Day 10 Day 10: Santiago (B/-/-)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Santiago (B/-/-)

Enjoy your day at leisure or book an optional tour.

Overnight in Santiago
Day 11 Day 11: Santiago – Punta Arenas (By Flight) – Puerto Natales (B/-/-)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Santiago – Punta Arenas (By Flight) – Puerto Natales (B/-/-)

Today you will be transferred to the airport where you will board your flight to Punta Arenas. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Puerto Natales where you will enjoy the rest of your day at leisure to explore the area at your own pace or to relax at your hotel. Vast, exotic, wild and infinite in its beauty. That’s how Patagonia was described by the explorers who arrived here almost 500 years ago. Little has changed to this day. Come and discover a truly unspoiled wilderness of mountains, fjords, glaciers, forests and steppes.

Overnight in Puerto Natales
Day 12 Day 12: Puerto Natales (B/-/-)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Puerto Natales (B/-/-)

Enjoy your day at leisure or book an optional tour. The optional tours provided might be physically challenging as they can involve hikes and treks, we suggest booking optional tours accordingly.

Overnight in Puerto Natales
Day 13 Day 13: Puerto Natales (B/-/-)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Puerto Natales (B/-/-)

Enjoy your day at leisure or book an optional tour. The optional tours provided might be physically challenging as they can involve hikes and treks, we suggest to book optional tours accordingly.

Overnight in Puerto Natales
Day 14 Day 14: Puerto Natales - Punta Arenas - Atacama (By Flight) (B/-/-)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 14: Puerto Natales - Punta Arenas - Atacama (By Flight) (B/-/-)

Today you will be transferred to the airport where you will board your flight to Calama. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel in the Atacama where you will enjoy the rest of your day at leisure to explore the city at your own pace or to relax at your hotel.

Overnight in San Pedro de Atacama
Day 15 Day 15: Atacama (B/-/-)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 15: Atacama (B/-/-)

Today you will enjoy the morning at leisure. In the afternoon, you will visit to the driest desert in the world, the geologically spectacular Moon Valley. A couple of kilometres outside of San Pedro de Atacama, between the jagged rocks and unusual shapes of the Cordillera de la Sal (Salt Mountains), you find the Valle de la Luna (Moon Valley), a geological wonder of the Los Flamencos National Reserve. During the tour, you can take in the extraordinary shapes of the landscape, which will make you feel as if you were walking on the moon. Enjoy the unbeatable views of the Andes and its volcanoes. As dusk falls you will be overwhelmed by the red and golden colors of the desert sky. All this results in a simply unforgettable tour.

Overnight in San Pedro de Atacama
Day 16 Day 16: Atacama (B/-/-)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 16: Atacama (B/-/-)

Enjoy your day at leisure or book an optional tour.

Overnight in San Pedro de Atacama
Day 17 Day 17: Atacama (Departure)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 17: Atacama (Departure)

Today, make your way (transfer not included) to the San Pedro de Atacama airport for your flight back home.

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Picturesque Solo Peru And Chile Tour

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Itinerary of your trip Picturesque Solo Peru And Chile Tour

Day 1: Lima- Cusco (By Flight) – Urubamba (Sacred Valley) (Arrival)

Day 2: Sacred Valley (B/-/-)

Day 3: Sacred Valley – Machu Picchu – Cusco (B/-/-)

Day 4: Cusco (B/-/-)

Day 5: Cusco – Puno (B/L/-)

Day 6: Uros And Taquile Islands (Lake Titicaca) (B/L/-)

Day 7: Puno – Lima (By Flight) (B/-/-)

Day 8: Lima - Santiago (By Flight) (B/-/-)

Day 9: Santiago (B/-/-)

Day 10: Santiago (B/-/-)

Day 11: Santiago – Punta Arenas (By Flight) – Puerto Natales (B/-/-)

Day 12: Puerto Natales (B/-/-)

Day 13: Puerto Natales (B/-/-)

Day 14: Puerto Natales - Punta Arenas - Atacama (By Flight) (B/-/-)

Day 15: Atacama (B/-/-)

Day 16: Atacama (B/-/-)

Day 17: Atacama (Departure)

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