Be transformed back in time on this wonderful itinerary including the second largest festival in South America, Inti Raymi. Hundreds of thousands of people converge on Cusco from other parts of the nation, South America and the world for a week long celebration marking the beginning of a new year, the Inti Raymi, the Festival of the Sun.

The ceremony of Inti Raymi ends with a procession back to Cusco. Sapa Inca and Mama Occla are carried on their thrones, the high priests and representatives of the Supas pronounce blessings on the people. Once again, a new year has begun.

After Inti Raymi you will travel to other important Incan areas in South America  and discover the legend of this mysterious land including Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca. This is a once in a lifetime trip not to be missed.

Day 1 – 19th June: Santiago
Flight Sydney to Santiago
Private Airport Transfers
Accommodation (B)

Day 2-20th June: Lima
Flight Santiago to Lima
Private Airport Transfers
Accommodation (B)

Day 3-21st June: Lima
Colonial & Modern Lima City Tour
Accommodation (B)

Day 4 – 22nd June: Cusco
Flight Lima to Cusco
Private Airport Transfers
Cusco City & Ruins Tour
Tunupa Dinner & Show including transfers (D)
Accommodation (B)

Day 5 – 23rd June: Cusco
Free Day
Accommodation

Day 6 – 24th June: Cusco
Inti Raymi Festival Entry (L)
Dinner & Show at Inkanto Restaurant including transfers (D)
Accommodation (B)

Day 7 – 25th June: Machu Picchu
Vistadome Train to Machu Picchu & Guided Tour
Lunch at Sanctuary Lodge Machu Picchu (L)
Accommodation (B)

Day 8 – 26th June: Cusco
Free Morning
Transfer Machu Picchu to Cusco
Accommodation (B)

Day 9 – 27th June: Puno
Transfer Cusco Hotel to Train
Andean Express Train Cusco to Puno (L)
Transfer Puno Train to Hotel
Dinner at local restaurant (D)
Accommodation (B)

Day 10 – 28th June: Puno
Lake Titicaca Tour (L)
Accommodation (B)

Day 11 – 29th June: Cusco
Inca Trail Explorer Puno to La Paz Tour (L)
Accommodation (B)

Day 12 – 30th June: La Paz
La Paz City & Valley of the Moon Tour
Accommodation (B)

Day 13 – 1st July: La Paz
Tiwanaku Ruins Tour
Accommodation (B)

Day 14 – 2nd July: Santiago
Flight La Paz to Santiago
Private Airport Transfers
Accommodation (B)

Day 15 – 3rd July: Home
Hotel to Airport Transfer
Flight Santiago to Sydney

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LAND PRICE
Superior Tourist Class Hotels – $3380USDpp (based on twin share)
First Class Hotels – $3700USDpp (based on twin share)

SOUTH AMERICA AIRFARES
$615USD + taxes

INTERNATIONAL AIRFARES
From $1955AUD inc taxes

Includes:
Return International Airfares
Internal South America flights
17 nights accommodation
Meals as stated on itinerary
Tours as stated on itinerary
Transport as stated on itinerary
Machu Picchu National Park Entrance Fees
Transport as stated on itinerary
Local English speaking guides
24hr contact with Real South America offices in Sydney and Buenos Aires

Key: B = Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner

Superior Tourist Class Hotels
Neruda Express Santiago
Sonesta Posada Inca Miraflores
Terra Andina Cusco
Machu Picchu Inn
La Hacienda Puno
Hotel El Dorado La Paz

First Class Hotels
Hotel Neruda Santiago
Jose Antonio Executive Lima
Novotel Cusco
Hatuchay Tower
Sonesta Posada del Inca Puno
Hotel Presidente La Paz

*Airfare prices and taxes subject to change until booked.
*Land prices subject to change until booked and confirmed.
*To make a booking a deposit of 30% is required, confirmations for all services is then made (subject to availability) with a final invoice being sent on confirmation of these services. Final payment is due 6 weeks prior to departure.
* Dates are approximate and subject to availability

INCLUDED TOURS

Colonial & Modern Lima City Tour
Visit both the colonial and modern sections of this "City of Kings". Colonial sites include the lovely Plaza de Armas with its cathedral and palace; and the exquisite Torre Tagle Palace, modern day seat of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In modern Lima drive through the exclusive residential areas of Miraflores and San Isidro.

Cusco City & Ruins Tour
This tour of the oldest continuously inhabited city in the western hemisphere includes important landmarks of enchanting Cusco and also the nearby ruins of Kenko, Puca-pucara, Tambomachay as well as the Sacsayhuaman fortress. Once the center of the Inca civilization, modern Cusco is a delightful combination of Inca and colonial architecture. During the tour, you will visit Cusco's Cathedral, Santo Domingo Church and the Plaza de Armas.

Vistadome Train to Machu Picchu & Guided Tour
The time varies for collection from hotel depending on the pickup schedule, but usually between 5:30 and 5:45 am.
The train from Cusco takes approx 3 hrs. Arrive to Aguas Calientes, approx. 10:20 hrs, take the bus to Machu Picchu (1/2 hr), they meet the guide have prívate tour of Machu Picchu. Lunch at the Sanctuary Lodge isa round
130pm. A transfer to Aguas Callientes is after lunch.

Andean Express Train Cusco to Puno
The Andean Explorer runs on the route between Lake Titicaca (Puno) and Cusco uniting two of Peru’s top tourist destinations. Exquisitely decorated in the manner of the great Pullman trains of the 1920’s, the Andean Explorer boasts a full fleet of refurbished coaches. An open-air observation bar car adds to the enjoyment along this beautiful route, and provides the opportunity for magnificent photographs of the scenery. On the journey passengers are served a three course lunch in their dining car, followed by coffee served in the observation-bar car.

Lake Titicaca Tour
This excursion will take you to the highest navigable lake in the world, to visit the floating islands of the Uros Indians, considered themselves Lords of the Lake, and they were convinced they had black blood because they did not feel the cold of the lake and the winter. Continuing to Taquile where a native community of about 400 families still lives with the traditions of the XIV century that respect the principals of an Incan way life. Taquile is a very important site on Lake Titikaka for its archeological remains, the sacred and ceremonial sites, the festive activities, their rituals and for the daily life of the inhabitants which is dedicated to farming, textile production and fishing.

Inca Trail Explorer Puno to La Paz Tour
Departing from the Puno hotel, a transfer to Copacabana. In Copacabana visit the Shrine and the Indian Virgin who brought peace among the tribes of Lake Titicaca. Also visit the local handicraft market. Board a hydrofoil and start your cruise to the Moon Island. Visit the Sun Virgins temple, where the most beautiful virgins of the Incas were conserving a sacred fire dedicated to their Gods. This temple is considered to be one of the most important ruins on the Lake. Continue to Sun Island. Visit the Inca Stairways and the Sacred Fountain believed to give eternal youth and happiness. Lunch at the archaeological and panoramic Uma Kollo restaurant which interior wall is a "Takana",
authentic Inca scenery of the breathtaking view of Sacred Lake Titicaca and the Andes. After lunch continue by motor boat or hydrofoil to Copacabana. Continue by bus to La Paz. On route stop at Huatajata to visit the Andean Roots -EcoVillage: At the handicrafts and folkloric area, meet the Limachi family, builders of the RA II and TIGRIS for Thor Heyerdhal epic expeditions; see a full size reproduction of RA II and the famous ABORA II which has time had one of the Limachi family on board. Admire the mud igloos of the Chipayas Pamper our llama, alpacas and shy vicuñas. Visit the "AltiplanoMuseum" where a state of the art audio equipment presents in your own language our past legacy as well as the colonial and modern times. Continue to La Paz. Drop off at your hotel.

La Paz City & Valley of the Moon Tour
Visiting Plaza Murillo (main plaza), Parliament, Government Building, Cathedral, Valley of the Moon, Residential districts of Mirador Killi Killi and Witches Markets. Then travel to Valley of the Moon to its fantastic gardens!

Tiwanaku Ruins Tour
Tiwanaku, the most important ruins of civilization in pre-Colombian South America. Upon arrival, visit the museum where you can see the monolith Benett. You will also visit the Temple of Kalasasaya, Pyramid Akapana, the semisubterranean temple and the Puerta del Sol.