Explore the ancient kingdom of the Incas. The ruins of Ollantaytambo are as deeply mysterious and as beautiful as Machu Pichu. Visit the sparkling blue of Lake Titicaca, where you’ll find a collection of unique floating islands. Admire Rio’s most iconic attractions though is the breathtaking Cristo Redentor, sat atop the peak of the 700-metre tall Corcovado mountain, which pokes out from the lush Tijuca Forest National Park.
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On arrival, check in at hotel Casa Andina Private Collection. The afternoon is free for your own leisure and other activities.
Enjoy this fantastic experience in the Sacred Valley, one of the best places to travel in Peru and undoubtedly a key area for ancient Inca settlements. As part of Peru tours, we begin this full-day tour with a visit to the market at Pisac Town, where you can buy typical Peruvian handicrafts at the best prices - an ideal activity during your holidays to Peru. After lunch you will tour the remarkable Inca village and fortress of Ollantaytambo. A very steep stone staircase leads into the fortress. Across an esplanade there is a temple with 10 niches, and beside it a block of partially unworked stones. Beyond another esplanade stand six huge rectangular monoliths (weighing approximately 50 tonnes) from the Temple of the Sun. Vestiges of rooms are seen on top, and on the other side of the hill, a four-storey building can be seen, which was either a military school or a prison. During the afternoon we visit the town of Chinchero. This place lies on the foundations of an important Inca site built in the late 1400s.
Start the day by rising early and enjoying a scenic train ride to the Peruvian town of Aguas Calientes—one of the best places to travel in Peru for those seeking breathtaking landscapes and cultural heritage. From here, transfer to a bus for a brief journey to the much-visited archaeological site of Machu Picchu. If you're planning to travel Peru, this iconic Inca citadel is a must-see. Built at the height of the Inca Empire, it is widely believed that this place was built to serve as an estate for the Inca emperor Pachacutec. Learn about the historical background of this impressive site from your guide while you spend the morning walking around the ruins. After the tour you will have free time to explore the complex at your own pace. By 4 pm it's time to make the return journey back to the bright lights of Cusco. Hop on the train and ride back to the city, away from the magnetic heritage of mighty Machu Picchu.
After breakfast, kick off your historical Cusco tour with a visit to the San Pedro market, which, at an altitude of 3,400 m, is one of the highest in the world. Talk about starting the morning on top of the world! On this day tour from Cusco Peru, you'll visit key Incan highlights to experience Cusco at the grassroots level. Start at the vibrant San Pedro local market. Then head out of town to explore two major Inca sites, Sacsayhuaman and Q'enqo. Practice your language skills and bargain for snacks. Visit the amazing Sacsayhuaman & Q'enqo Enjoy breathtaking views over Cusco. Descend back to Cusco, exploring charming Inca streets.
After an early breakfast, transfer to the station to take the Andean Explorer train - a highlight of any Peru trip. At 08:00 hrs, the train departs for Puno, with lunch served on board. Andean Explorer "Between the Pleasure & the Legend" Enjoy the mysticism offered by the beautiful Peruvian Andean landscape aboard our luxury train. Riding the Andean Explorer is a unique experience, a journey between mountains and clouds and between mountains and highlands—perfect for those crafting an unforgettable Peru travel itinerary. A ten-hour train journey, which ends at the majestic Lake Titicaca, and in whose path the traveller will see the changing landscapes among mountains, rolling plains, and the various weather of the area. The Andean Explorer involves you in an exquisitely decorated area with the subtle, delicate style of the great Pullman trains of the twenties. It includes dining cars and a car-bar outdoor observatory. The Andean Explorer is one of the most luxurious and different ways to travel between Cuzco and Lake Titicaca. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel, Casa Andina Private Collection.
Enjoy this amazing experience in Lake Titicaca, including a visit to the floating islands of the Uros and Taquile Island. The Islands of the Uros are located in the east of the city of Puno. These islands are made of 'totora' reeds, rising six metres above water level. They are anchored by logs and connected to each other by ropes. They still keep the ancient traditions and community living, with their activities being fishing and handicrafts. We continue to Taquile Island, which has two characteristics: the spectacular views from its hills and its standing as a first-rate textile centre. The local people (Taquilenos) live on their textile activities. This is noticeable as the men, walking in their rubber sandals ('ojotas' in Quechua), still wear black trousers, white flannel shirts and beautiful, finely woven chumpis (belts), with their heads covered by finely knitted 'chullos' (caps with ear flaps). This is an ancient civilisation that continues to live according to the traditions and laws of the Incas, offering a rich cultural immersion for anyone on a tour Puno Peru experience.
After breakfast, transfer to Juliaca airport to board your flight to Lima. On arrival, check in at hotel Casa Andina Private Collection.
After breakfast, take a half-day excursion of the Colonial and Modern Lima Tour. This excursion provides a perfect combination of pre-Hispanic, colonial and modern Lima that will enable you to become acquainted with Lima's complete history. As part of your Peru travel itinerary, this tour provides a deeper understanding of the country’s cultural evolution. This Peru tour will take you to Huaca Pucllana, a magnificent ceremonial and administrative site built in the 4th century AD and considered by the Incas as aupallaqta, or 'sacred village'. You will see the historical centre: Paseo de la Republica, San Martin Square, and Government Palace. We also visit the Museum of the Banco Central de Reserva, a beautiful building hosting Peru's treasures. The Peru trip continues through modern Lima: El Olivar in San Isidro, Miraflores' Central Park and Larco Mar.
After breakfast, transfer to Lima airport to board your flight to Iguazu Falls. On arrival, check in at the Sheraton hotel.
After breakfast we take a tour of the Argentinian side of Iguazu Falls on this full-day trip. Admire the falls from the other side, crossing the border at the infamous Devil's Throat falls. Explore the Upper Circuit and Lower Circuit as well, listening to engaging commentary from your local guide along the way.
After breakfast, you will travel along the river in a boat until you reach the base of the Iguazu Falls, where you will have the opportunity to admire them up close. The whirlpools, waves and currents created by the falls give an adrenaline rush that adds to this unforgettable tour. This tour takes place inside the Iguazu National Park (Brazil), about seven kilometres from the Visitor's Centre. After a three-kilometre ride in a waggon pulled by an electrical vehicle and a 500-metre walk in the forest, inflatable boats take you to experience the emotion of being so close to the base of the Falls. Experienced pilots manoeuvre in the midst of the misty falls.
After breakfast, transfer to Iguazu International Airport to board your flight to Rio de Janeiro. On arrival, you will be welcomed and transferred to hotel Golden Tulip Regente.
We will begin with a panoramic tour of downtown Rio, an essential part of any Brazil travel itinerary. You'll pass by the Sambodrome and visit the impressive Metropolitan Cathedral, designed in a pyramid shape with an internal diameter of 96 metres and a height of 80 metres. Familiarise yourself with traditional Cinelandia Square with its historical buildings, the Municipal Theatre, the National Library and the National Museum of Fine Arts. Via the Aterro do Flamengo, you will be taken to the neighbourhood of Urca, where one of the largest symbols of the city is located: Sugar Loaf. As part of many unforgettable Brazil tours, you'll travel all the way to the top in two steps by cable car. The first cable car takes us to Urca Hill, a vantage point 215 metres high for beautiful views of Guanabara Bay and its islands, the Rio-Niteroi Bridge and Corcovado Mountain. From this stage, a second cable car takes us up to the top. At 395 metres we'll enjoy splendid views of Copacabana beach, the Santa Cruz fortress and several beaches of Niteroi. In the afternoon, your holidays to Rio de Janeiro continue as we pass by Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas en route to the Cosme Velho cog train station at the base of Corcovado Mountain. There, you'll board a scenic train that winds through the lush Tijuca Rainforest, taking you to the foot of the majestic Christ the Redeemer statue, which stands 38 metres (125 feet) tall. From the top, enjoy the spectacular views of Rio and the surrounding countryside.
After breakfast, we take a ride through Tijuca National Park's rainforest in an open-top Jeep during this half-day trip from Rio. During the 4-hour morning guided eco-tour, hike through the forest to spot sloths, butterflies, monkeys and birds. Enjoy panoramic views from Vista Chinesa (Chinese View) and marvel at the fact that this section of the Mata Atlântica (Atlantic Forest) is just 10 minutes outside the city limits. The afternoon is free for your own leisure and other shopping activities.
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