PERU HIGHLIGHTS WITH LAKE TITICACA (ISME2012)

Day 1:
Arrive Lima, Peru. Where you will be met by your Local Host.

Day 2:
Lima. Your included city TOUR focuses on Lima’s rich colonial history as well as the modern city. Lima was the bastion of Spanish South America from its founding in 1535 until the independence of the South American republics in the early 19th century. See the Cathedral, where the remains of Francisco Pizarro are sealed in a wooden coffin and San Francisco MONASTERY with its eerie burial crypts. (B)

Day 3:
Lima–Cusco. Fly to Cusco high in the Andes. Your guided TOUR visits the Santo Domingo MONASTERY, previously the Koricancha Temple, one of the most important temples devoted to worship of the sun. It is said it was covered in gold leaf and filled with golden representations of nature. In the Plaza de Armas, see the Cathedral before taking a short drive outside the city to the ruins of SACSAYHUAMAN with its intricate stone walls, amphitheatre of KENKO, and the Red Fortress of PUCA PUCARA. (B)

Day 4:
Cusco. Today, a short drive into the Urubamba Valley, the Sacred Valley of the Incas, brings you to AWANAKANCHA, where you will learn about the importance of the alpaca (llama) for Inca cultures as well as the ancient weaving techniques still in use today. Continue to the market town of PISAC. Handmade rugs, alpaca sweaters, and jewelry can be bought here at bargain prices. At the other end of the valley, visit OLLANTAYTAMBO. Here, some of the finest examples of Inca masonry can be seen. Tonight, try out area cuisine at one of the many Cusco restaurants recommended by your Local Host. (B,L)

Day 5:
Cusco–Machu Picchu. Board a TRAIN bound for MACHU PICCHU and cut a path through the Sacred Valley to this “Lost City of the Incas,” discovered by American explorer Hiram Bingham in 1911. On a guided TOUR, explore this intact fortress with its temple remains, holy houses, and mile-long aqueduct. For hikers, a brisk one-hour walk leads to the Sun Gate, the ancient entrance used by the Incas, or hike to the peak of Huayna Picchu. (B,L,D)

Day 6:
Machu Picchu–Cusco. A morning at leisure in MACHU PICCHU allows you to wake up early to see the sunrise over Machu Picchu. Return to Cusco, where your Local Host will recommend options for your free time. Perhaps visit the Inca Museum or wander through the artisan district of San Blas. (B)

Day 7:
Cusco–Juliaca–Puno. Arrive in Juliaca, where you will be transferred to Puno on the shores of Lake Titicaca. (B)

Day 8:
Puno. Lake Titicaca. Today, enjoy a full-day sailing on LAKE TITICACA and take a motorboat to some of the lake’s more unique islands. Start with TAQUILE, once part of the Inca Empire and one of the last areas of Peru to be conquered by Spain in the 16th century. The Spanish banned traditional dress on the island, which is why the Spanish peasant dress can still be found today. Next, travel to the fascinating UROS ISLANDS, home to the Uros Indians who were forced to live on the lake as the Incas pushed farther into their territory. These islands are completely made from reeds, which are continually added to as they disintegrate to the bottom of the lake. (B,L)

Day 9:
Puno–Sillustani–Juliaca–Lima. Depart for Juliaca this morning, visiting the ruins of SILLUSTANI en route. At this pre-Incan burial ground, see where the ancient Aymaras buried their high priests in chullpas, above-ground cylinder-shaped tombs dating back to the 1400s. Transfer to the airport for your return flight to Lima, where the remainder of the day is at your leisure. (B)

Day 10:
Lima. Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
5/22/2012 - 5/31/2012	$1,579
5/23/2012 - 6/1/2012	$1,579
5/24/2012 - 6/2/2012	$1,579
5/25/2012 - 6/3/2012	$1,579
5/26/2012 - 6/4/2012	$1,579
5/27/2012 - 6/5/2012	$1,579
5/28/2012 - 6/6/2012	$1,579
5/29/2012 - 6/7/2012	$1,579
5/30/2012 - 6/8/2012	$1,579
5/31/2012 - 6/9/2012	$1,579
6/1/2012 - 6/10/2012	$1,579
6/2/2012 - 6/11/2012	$1,579
6/3/2012 - 6/12/2012	$1,579
6/4/2012 - 6/13/2012	$1,579
6/5/2012 - 6/14/2012	$1,579
6/6/2012 - 6/15/2012	$1,579
6/7/2012 - 6/16/2012	$1,579
6/8/2012 - 6/17/2012	$1,579
6/9/2012 - 6/18/2012	$1,579
6/10/2012 - 6/19/2012	$1,579
6/11/2012 - 6/20/2012	$1,579
6/12/2012 - 6/21/2012	$1,579
6/13/2012 - 6/22/2012	$1,579
6/14/2012 - 6/23/2012	$1,579
6/15/2012 - 6/24/2012	$1,579
6/16/2012 - 6/25/2012	$1,579
6/17/2012 - 6/26/2012	$1,579
6/18/2012 - 6/27/2012	$1,579
6/19/2012 - 6/28/2012	$1,579
6/20/2012 - 6/29/2012	$1,579
6/21/2012 - 6/30/2012	$1,579
6/22/2012 - 7/1/2012	$1,579
6/23/2012 - 7/2/2012	$1,579
6/24/2012 - 7/3/2012	$1,579
6/25/2012 - 7/4/2012	$1,579
6/26/2012 - 7/5/2012	$1,579
6/27/2012 - 7/6/2012	$1,579
6/28/2012 - 7/7/2012	$1,579
6/29/2012 - 7/8/2012	$1,579
6/30/2012 - 7/9/2012	$1,579
7/1/2012 - 7/10/2012	$1,579
7/2/2012 - 7/11/2012	$1,579
7/3/2012 - 7/12/2012	$1,579
7/4/2012 - 7/13/2012	$1,579
7/5/2012 - 7/14/2012	$1,579
7/6/2012 - 7/15/2012	$1,579
7/7/2012 - 7/16/2012	$1,579
7/8/2012 - 7/17/2012	$1,579
7/9/2012 - 7/18/2012	$1,579
7/10/2012 - 7/19/2012	$1,579
7/11/2012 - 7/20/2012	$1,579
7/12/2012 - 7/21/2012	$1,579
7/13/2012 - 7/22/2012	$1,579
7/14/2012 - 7/23/2012	$1,579
7/15/2012 - 7/24/2012	$1,579
7/16/2012 - 7/25/2012	$1,579
7/17/2012 - 7/26/2012	$1,579
7/18/2012 - 7/27/2012	$1,579
7/19/2012 - 7/28/2012	$1,579
7/20/2012 - 7/29/2012	$1,579
7/21/2012 - 7/30/2012	$1,579
7/22/2012 - 7/31/2012	$1,579
7/23/2012 - 8/1/2012	$1,579
7/24/2012 - 8/2/2012	$1,579
7/25/2012 - 8/3/2012	$1,579
7/26/2012 - 8/4/2012	$1,579
7/27/2012 - 8/5/2012	$1,579
7/28/2012 - 8/6/2012	$1,579
7/29/2012 - 8/7/2012	$1,579
7/30/2012 - 8/8/2012	$1,579
7/31/2012 - 8/9/2012	$1,579
8/1/2012 - 8/10/2012	$1,579
8/2/2012 - 8/11/2012	$1,579
8/3/2012 - 8/12/2012	$1,579
8/4/2012 - 8/13/2012	$1,579
8/5/2012 - 8/14/2012	$1,579
8/6/2012 - 8/15/2012	$1,579
8/7/2012 - 8/16/2012	$1,579
8/8/2012 - 8/17/2012	$1,579
8/9/2012 - 8/18/2012	$1,579
8/10/2012 - 8/19/2012	$1,579
8/11/2012 - 8/20/2012	$1,579
8/12/2012 - 8/21/2012	$1,579
8/13/2012 - 8/22/2012	$1,579
8/14/2012 - 8/23/2012	$1,579
8/15/2012 - 8/24/2012	$1,579
8/16/2012 - 8/25/2012	$1,579
8/17/2012 - 8/26/2012	$1,579
8/18/2012 - 8/27/2012	$1,579
8/19/2012 - 8/28/2012	$1,579
8/20/2012 - 8/29/2012	$1,579
8/21/2012 - 8/30/2012	$1,579
8/22/2012 - 8/31/2012	$1,579
8/23/2012 - 9/1/2012	$1,579
8/24/2012 - 9/2/2012	$1,579
8/25/2012 - 9/3/2012	$1,579
8/26/2012 - 9/4/2012	$1,579
8/27/2012 - 9/5/2012	$1,579
8/28/2012 - 9/6/2012	$1,579
8/29/2012 - 9/7/2012	$1,579
8/30/2012 - 9/8/2012	$1,579
8/31/2012 - 9/9/2012	$1,579
9/1/2012 - 9/10/2012	$1,579
9/2/2012 - 9/11/2012	$1,579
9/3/2012 - 9/12/2012	$1,579
9/4/2012 - 9/13/2012	$1,579
9/5/2012 - 9/14/2012	$1,579
9/6/2012 - 9/15/2012	$1,579
9/7/2012 - 9/16/2012	$1,579
9/8/2012 - 9/17/2012	$1,579
9/9/2012 - 9/18/2012	$1,579
9/10/2012 - 9/19/2012	$1,579
9/11/2012 - 9/20/2012	$1,579
9/12/2012 - 9/21/2012	$1,579
9/13/2012 - 9/22/2012	$1,579
9/14/2012 - 9/23/2012	$1,579
9/15/2012 - 9/24/2012	$1,579
9/16/2012 - 9/25/2012	$1,579
9/17/2012 - 9/26/2012	$1,579
9/18/2012 - 9/27/2012	$1,579
9/19/2012 - 9/28/2012	$1,579
9/20/2012 - 9/29/2012	$1,579
9/21/2012 - 9/30/2012	$1,579
9/22/2012 - 10/1/2012	$1,579
9/23/2012 - 10/2/2012	$1,579
9/24/2012 - 10/3/2012	$1,579
9/25/2012 - 10/4/2012	$1,579
9/26/2012 - 10/5/2012	$1,579
9/27/2012 - 10/6/2012	$1,579
9/28/2012 - 10/7/2012	$1,579
9/29/2012 - 10/8/2012	$1,579
9/30/2012 - 10/9/2012	$1,579
10/1/2012 - 10/10/2012	$1,579
10/2/2012 - 10/11/2012	$1,579
10/3/2012 - 10/12/2012	$1,579
10/4/2012 - 10/13/2012	$1,579
10/5/2012 - 10/14/2012	$1,579
10/6/2012 - 10/15/2012	$1,579
10/7/2012 - 10/16/2012	$1,579
10/8/2012 - 10/17/2012	$1,579
10/9/2012 - 10/18/2012	$1,579
10/10/2012 - 10/19/2012	$1,579
10/11/2012 - 10/20/2012	$1,579
10/12/2012 - 10/21/2012	$1,579
10/13/2012 - 10/22/2012	$1,579
10/14/2012 - 10/23/2012	$1,579
10/15/2012 - 10/24/2012	$1,579
10/16/2012 - 10/25/2012	$1,579
10/17/2012 - 10/26/2012	$1,579
10/18/2012 - 10/27/2012	$1,579
10/19/2012 - 10/28/2012	$1,579
10/20/2012 - 10/29/2012	$1,579
10/21/2012 - 10/30/2012	$1,579
10/22/2012 - 10/31/2012	$1,579
10/23/2012 - 11/1/2012	$1,579
10/24/2012 - 11/2/2012	$1,579
10/25/2012 - 11/3/2012	$1,579
10/26/2012 - 11/4/2012	$1,579
10/27/2012 - 11/5/2012	$1,579
10/28/2012 - 11/6/2012	$1,579
10/29/2012 - 11/7/2012	$1,579
10/30/2012 - 11/8/2012	$1,579
10/31/2012 - 11/9/2012	$1,579
11/1/2012 - 11/10/2012	$1,579
11/2/2012 - 11/11/2012	$1,579
11/3/2012 - 11/12/2012	$1,579
11/4/2012 - 11/13/2012	$1,579
11/5/2012 - 11/14/2012	$1,579
11/6/2012 - 11/15/2012	$1,579
11/7/2012 - 11/16/2012	$1,579
11/8/2012 - 11/17/2012	$1,579
11/9/2012 - 11/18/2012	$1,579
11/10/2012 - 11/19/2012	$1,579
11/11/2012 - 11/20/2012	$1,579
11/12/2012 - 11/21/2012	$1,579
11/13/2012 - 11/22/2012	$1,579
11/14/2012 - 11/23/2012	$1,579
11/15/2012 - 11/24/2012	$1,579
11/16/2012 - 11/25/2012	$1,579
11/17/2012 - 11/26/2012	$1,579
11/18/2012 - 11/27/2012	$1,579
11/19/2012 - 11/28/2012	$1,579
11/20/2012 - 11/29/2012	$1,579
11/21/2012 - 11/30/2012	$1,579
11/22/2012 - 12/1/2012	$1,579
11/23/2012 - 12/2/2012	$1,579
11/24/2012 - 12/3/2012	$1,579
11/25/2012 - 12/4/2012	$1,579
11/26/2012 - 12/5/2012	$1,579
11/27/2012 - 12/6/2012	$1,579
11/28/2012 - 12/7/2012	$1,579
11/29/2012 - 12/8/2012	$1,579
11/30/2012 - 12/9/2012	$1,579
12/1/2012 - 12/10/2012	$1,579
12/2/2012 - 12/11/2012	$1,579
12/3/2012 - 12/12/2012	$1,579
12/4/2012 - 12/13/2012	$1,579
12/5/2012 - 12/14/2012	$1,579
12/6/2012 - 12/15/2012	$1,579
12/7/2012 - 12/16/2012	$1,579
12/8/2012 - 12/17/2012	$1,579
12/9/2012 - 12/18/2012	$1,579
12/10/2012 - 12/19/2012	$1,579
12/11/2012 - 12/20/2012	$1,579
12/12/2012 - 12/21/2012	$1,579
12/13/2012 - 12/22/2012	$1,579
12/14/2012 - 12/23/2012	$1,579
12/15/2012 - 12/24/2012	$1,579
12/16/2012 - 12/25/2012	$1,579
12/17/2012 - 12/26/2012	$1,579
12/18/2012 - 12/27/2012	$1,579
12/19/2012 - 12/28/2012	$1,579
12/20/2012 - 12/29/2012	$1,579
12/21/2012 - 12/30/2012	$1,579
12/22/2012 - 12/31/2012	$1,579
12/23/2012 - 1/1/2013	$1,579
12/24/2012 - 1/2/2013	$1,579
12/25/2012 - 1/3/2013	$1,589
12/26/2012 - 1/4/2013	$1,589
12/27/2012 - 1/5/2013	$1,589
12/28/2012 - 1/6/2013	$1,589
12/29/2012 - 1/7/2013	$1,589
12/30/2012 - 1/8/2013	$1,589
12/31/2012 - 1/9/2013	$1,589
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