Peru

Starting Price:	$3,999.00
Trip Length:	11 days
Includes airfare allowance from Miami (US)

Lord of Sipan

Machu Picchu

Cuzco

Lima, Cuzco, Machu Picchu, Trujillo, Chiclayo and Lord of Sipan Package

Description Pricing Itinerary Hotels

On this special Yampu itinerary, we will visit the cities of Lima and Cuzco before spending a night in Machu Picchu. Then we will travel north to divulge in Peru’s rich cultural history, beginning long before the Incas. At the confluence of the Moche River and the Pacific Ocean is the city of Trujillo where we will visit the nearby ruins of Chan Chan, the imperial capital and home to 30,000 people before being conquered by the Incas. In Chiclayo, we will visit El Brujo, a major religious center of the Moche civilization, Huaca Rajada, and Tucume.

Recently, following UNESCO recommendations, Peruvian authorities have placed restrictions on the visitation of Machu Picchu, the lost Incan ruins. Currently, no more than 2,500 people daily will be allowed to visit the ruins. While these new restrictions are great for the preservation of the ruins, they may cause some difficulties in your ability to visit them, so we recommend booking with plenty of notice.

This trip can be customized to fit your individual travel dates and any specific requests you may have. Your travel consultant will prepare a customized itinerary for you. We offer a choice of 3, 4, 5-star and deluxe hotels. The Deluxe option is with the Orient Express hotels: the Sanctuary Lodge in Machu Picchu, Monasterio in Cuzco and the Park Plaza in Lima. Trujillo best available accommodation is 5-star; Chiclayo best available is 4-star.You may also choose to upgrade to the luxury Hiram Bingham train from Cuzco to Machu Picchu.

This tour includes airfare allowance from Miami (US), on non-holiday dates. You do not need to fly via Miami; Yampu will fly you the most direct way to your city of destination. Depending on your travel dates and proximity of travel, we will quote you the most economical surcharge from your city or country of origin.

Additional information on this trip:

Days of Week the Trip can Start:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Visited Cities:
Lima, Cuzco, Machu Picchu, Trujillo, Chiclayo

Day 1

Take the overnight flight to Lima, Peru.

Day 2

Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. Afternoon tour of Lima. Lima has always been one of the most important cities in South America since its founding in 1535. Journey through the historic center of the city. Admire the beauty of San Martín and Major squares, the Cathedral, the Government Palace and visit San Francisco Convent, religious building from the end of the 16th century and its catacombs. Also drive through the residential districts of San Isidro and Miraflores.
Note: check-in is normally after 2 pm. Early check-in may be granted subject to availability (not confirmed).

Day 3

Morning transfer to the airport to take the flight to Cuzco. Upon arrival in Cuzco, transfer to your hotel. Afternoon city tour of Cuzco, visit the Korikancha Temple or Temple of the Sun and the Cathedral and its Art Museum. After your visits, you will continue to the nearby water shrine of Tambomachay (the Inca Fountains), Puca Pucara (the Red Fortress), the amphitheater of Kenko and finally the Sacsahuaman Fortress. After the tour, return to your hotel.
Note: Because of the altitude in Cuzco, we recommend that this tour be done privately at your own pace, at an additional cost of $28 per person, based on two people.

Day 4

Morning transfer to the train station. Train takes us through the Sacred Valley of the Incas up to the town of Aguas Calientes. From here, we will board a bus to the mountaintop citadel of Machu Picchu. We will then have a guided tour of the ruins. Machu Picchu, the Lost City of the Incas, was a flourishing ceremonial and agricultural site, probably the gateway to the jungle marshes of the Inca empire. The central buildings were erected with the polished stone works of the Cuzco Imperial style, though the site was probably occupied well before the Incas started their expansion. It was associated with the earth cult revolving around the coca leaf, which was a privilege of the Inca royal family and priests. You will have time to enjoy a light lunch or snack and return to your hotel at your leisure. In the evening, we will enjoy a wonderful dinner at the hotel or in the village of Aguas Calientes.

Note: Government regulations limit the number of visitors to Machu Picchu daily. Entrance is subject to availability. Please book with plenty of notice so we may confirm your entrance to the ruins.

Day 5

Day at leisure. You may choose to return to Machu Picchu, hike Huayna Picchu or relax in the village of Aguas Calientes and its hot springs. In the afternoon, we will board the train to return to Cuzco. Upon arrival, train station reception and transfer to your hotel.

Note: Entrance tickets to Machu Picchu on this day are not included. Please contact your Yampu travel consultant if you think you would like to go back to the ruins or hike the Huayna Picchu at time of booking (subject to availability).

Day 6

Morning at leisure in Cuzco. Afternoon transfer to the airport to take the flight to Lima and connect with the flight to Trujillo. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel.

Day 7

Drive north to the archaeological complex of El Brujo (the Shaman) with a 30-meter adobe pyramid. It contains three large buildings constructed in different eras: Huaca Prieta, the oldest construction on the Peruvian Coast; Huaca El Brujo, a pyramid from the Mochica culture and Huaca Cao Viejo, with an old Christian church. In the afternoon, private transfer to Chiclayo. Upon arrival in Chiclayo, visit the Royal Tombs of Sipan Museum. The museum exhibits the most important archeological remains of the Mochica culture. The jewels, emblems and ornaments were found in 1987 in the tomb of a Mochica government leader, the Lord of Sipan. Overnight in Chiclayo.

Day 8

Morning excursion to the Temple of the Sun and the Moon. These enormous adobe constructions were built by the Mochicas in the 5th century. The Temple of the Sun is considered the largest adobe pyramid in Peru; the Temple of the Moon houses an extensive burial ground and some fine polychrome murals in which their deity is often printed. It is believed that one was administrative and the other religious.

We will then drive to Huanchaco Beach, well frequented by beach-goers and surfers; you will have the opportunity to appreciate the local fishermen surfing the waves in their traditional “Caballitos de Totora,” little reed boats used for fishing since pre-Inca times, during lunch. Lunch included in Huanchaco. In the afternoon, we will visit the largest mud archaeological complex of pre-Hispanic America, Chan Chan. This was once the capital of the Chimu empire (13th century). We will visit the Temple of Arco Iris, the site museum and the Tshudi Palace.

Day 9

Visit the impressive Necropolis of Huaca Rajada, a Mochica culture funeral center. Here, a great number of tombs have been discovered. The Tombs of the Old Lord of Sipan (3rd century) and the Lord of Sipan (5th century), famous for its objects in gold and semi-precious stones, were unearthed in the 1980s. Drive north to visit the archaeological complex of Tucume, or Valley of the Pyramid, excavated by Thor Heyerdahl. This is an important archeological complex of the Lambayeque culture (BC 1,000 / 1,350 AD). It consists of pyramids from which the extensive pre-Columbian urban site can be surveyed.

Day 10

Transfer to the airport to take the flight to Lima. Upon arrival in Lima, transfer to your hotel. Afternoon shopping tour of Lima, taking you to the famous handicraft markets accompanied by our guides.

Day 11

Transfer to the airport to take the flight back home, or overlap with the add-on of your choice.

Suggested Hotels by City and Category *

Lima
3-star	Casa Andina, Allpa, or similar.
4-star	San Agustin Exclusive, Antigua Miraflores or similar.
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.
Cuzco
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	Inkaterra La Casona, Libertador, or Suite at the Casa Andina Private Collection inc. oxygen, matrimonial beds only, or similar.
Deluxe	Monasterio (Orient Express), Casa Cartagena or similar.
Machu Picchu
3-star	El MaPi or similar.
4-star	Sumaq Machu Picchu (this is a free upgrade to all 4 star clients). Yampu guests enjoy special benefits: welcome drink, tea time, dinner and cooking lessons.
5-star	Sumaq Machu Picchu (see above for special benefits) OR Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Yampu guests enjoy dinner and a choice of a 25 min massage, a wine bottle or chocolate truffles
Deluxe	Sanctuary Lodge (Orient Express - includes all meals), or Junior Suite at the Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo.
Trujillo
3-star	El Gran Marques or similar.
4-star	Libertador Plaza Mayor.or similar.
5-star	Liberator Trujillo (Suite), or similar.
Chiclayo
3-star	Garza or similar.
4-star	Casa Andina Select, Costa del Sol or similar.

* Subject to confirmation at time of booking

11 days , from $3999

Occupancy Type	3-Star	4-Star	5-Star	Deluxe
Double	$3999	$4750	$5263	$5753
Single	$5312	$6603	$7404	$8346

Prices shown above are per person, in US Dollars ($).

Air transportation from Miami to Lima in economy class (surcharge applicable from other cities)
Air transportation from Lima to Cuzco return, Lima to Trujillo and Chiclayo to Lima
Hotel accommodation including continental or buffet breakfast
All transfers between airports and hotels with assistance and baggage handling
Guided tours in English, including all entrance fees
Meals where specified
Local airport taxes that are payable in the country of destination are not included. Taxes and security fees that can be paid at time of ticketing are already included in the quote (if airfare has been included in the quote)

Note: Cost includes Expedition train for 3-star category, and Vistadome train for 4-star category and above. Expedition train features comfortable seats, fixed tables, backpack storage, panoramic windows as well as heating and air conditioning. Vistadome is ideal for travelers who want a personalized immersion of Andean culture with traditional dances and music along the way. This train features panoramic windows, leather seats, new table design as well as heating and air conditioning. Upgrades available from Expedition to Vistadome; please add $46 per person.

Deluxe service Hiram Bingham train features an observation wagon with a bar and two dining cars. In addition, this train includes a gourmet brunch on board, exclusive bus return to Machu Picchu, entrance to Machu Picchu as well as a guided tour. Afternoon tea in the Sanctuary Lodge, pre-dinner cocktails and a 4-course, a la carte dinner is also included. Does not operate on Sundays. Upgrades available from Vistadome to Hiram Bingham Deluxe; please add $575 per person.

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