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Essential Peru

Essential Peru

per person
9 Days / 8 Nights
16+ Age
Around the world with canam
South America

Lima

Perhaps the best clue to the significance of Lima to the country of Peru can be found in its most popular nickname: El Pulpo (“The Octopus”). Metropolitan Lima’s huge size—it accounts for about one-fourth of the total population of Peru—has both resulted from and stimulated the concentration of people, capital, political influence, and social innovations. Lima’s unique status is but one of the more important consequences of a highly centralized, unitary state that from its inception in the early 19th century solved interregional conflicts by focusing power and prestige on the city. With its port of Callao and its location at the centre of Peru’s Pacific coast, Lima was long the only point of contact between the country and the outside world. In Lima everything is in endless movement, and even the past is constantly being rediscovered. Lima offers an extraordinary range of emotions, sensations, colors and flavors: travelers can visit the city’s impressive cathedral, fly over the ocean, enjoy a photogenic sunset, or savor unmatched cuisine. Lima is a place of converging trends, created by its people and their living culture, where you will find every corner of Peru represented. One visit to Lima can never be enough. Lima, filled with colonial-era riches, is the only capital in South America that faces the sea, and it is hailed as the gastronomic capital of Latin America. It is a city you should not miss!

The Costa

The coastal plain can be readily divided into three parts—north, central, and south—on the basis of the amount of level land and the distance between the Andean ranges and the sea. Generally speaking, the amount of level coastal land diminishes from north to south. In the northern region, from Ecuador to Chimbote, the plain is typically some 20 to 30 miles (30 to 50 km) wide, with a maximum width of more than 90 miles (140 km) in the Sechura Desert south of Piura. The central coastal region, which stretches from Chimbote to Nazca, is narrower than the northern region and is characterized by areas of rough hills that extend from the Andes to the shores of the ocean. From Nazca southward to the Chilean border the coast is for the most part lined by low mountains; the southern valleys are narrow, and only in scattered spots are level lands found near the ocean.

The Sierra, or Andean, region

Along the western edge of South America, the Andes Mountains were created by tectonic activity in which the South American Plate overrode the Nazca Plate. The Peruvian Andes are typical of mountain regions of the Pacific Rim: they are young in geologic terms, and their continuing uplift is manifested by frequent earthquakes and much instability. Three main backbones protrude from the Peruvian Andes; they are commonly called the cordilleras Occidental, Central, and Oriental, although these designations are not used within Peru. Slopes are relatively gentle in northern Peru, and maximum elevations seldom exceed 16,000 feet (about 5,000 metres). The Andes in central Peru are higher and more rugged. The ranges of the central zone form particularly difficult barriers to movement. The main pass east of Lima, for instance, is at an elevation of more than 15,000 feet (4,500 metres)—higher than many of the peaks in the north. Many of the mountains of central Peru are snowcapped and are a popular attraction for climbers and tourists. Of particular fame is the Cordillera Blanca, with the country’s highest peak, Mount Huascarán, at 22,205 feet (6,768 metres), and nearby Huascarán National Park (designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1985). In southern Peru the character of the Andes changes to that of a high plateau region; this is the Puna, with vast tablelands and elevations between 13,000 and 16,000 feet (about 4,000 and 5,000 metres). Scattered peaks, with elevations of up to about 21,000 feet (6,400 metres), protrude above the broad southern plateaus. Beginning northwest of Arequipa, many of the southern peaks form a volcanic chain that stretches into northern Chile, including Ampato, Huacla Huacla, and Misti.

Amazonia of Peru

The lower slopes of the western Andes merge with the heavily forested tropical lowlands of the Amazon Basin to form the region known as Amazonia, which occupies more than three-fifths of the area of Peru. An area of dense cloud forests is found in the zone immediately adjacent to the Andes. This area is referred to as the Montaña; the jungle areas in the eastern part of Amazonia are referred to as the Selva. The physiography of the region is characterized by rolling hills and level plains that extend eastward to the borders with Colombia, Brazil, and Bolivia. Elevations are uniformly low, ranging from about 3,300 feet (1,000 metres) at the eastern edge of the Andes to about 260 feet (80 metres) above sea level along the Amazon River at the Peru–Brazil border.

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Tour Plan

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DAY 1 - LIMA (-)
Welcome to Lima, known as the three times crowned ‘City of the Kings’ and recognized as the gastronomic capital of South America. Upon arrival, you will be picked up from the airport and privately escorted to your hotel to settle in.
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DAY 2 - LIMA (B)
Your sightseeing tour explores the modern districts of Lima and its historic center, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1988. As you wander the main plaza and Plaza San Martin it is hard not to wonder about its diverse architecture. Your guide will introduce you to the city’s architectural heritage. You then proceed to Santo Domingo Monastery boasting fine carved choir stalls, the oldest of Lima. It was here that San Marcos University, the first in South America, was founded in 1551. Your next stop is at the Larco Herrera Museum. The collection allows the understanding of 3,000 years of the Peruvian pre-Columbian history in an intuitive way. Its masterpieces are considered worldwide icons of pre-Inca art and have been displayed in the world's most renowned museums. Important Note : Depending on your preference, this tour may be scheduled in the morning (9 AM) or afternoon (2 PM). It has a duration of 4 hours.
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DAY 3 LIMA – CUSCO – SACRED VALLEY (B)
At proper time, you will be picked up from your hotel in Lima and transferred to the airport for your upcoming flight with destination Cusco (only with Spanish speaking driver). Suggested Flight (not included): 09:35 Departure from Lima with LA2047 10:58 Arrival in Cusco Welcome to the Incan city of Cusco, an ancestral location where mystique and tradition join in every corner while discovering many wonders on your way to Machu Picchu, one of the 7 Wonders of the World. Upon arrival, you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel in the Sacred Valley to rest and slowly acclimatize at a lower altitude. On the way you stop at Chinchero to join a local weaving family in their courtyard for an overview of the Andean weaving process. Chinchero is renowned for the production of textiles done on backstrap looms. You watch as wool is carded, spun, and dyed and learn about the different techniques used to create belts, ponchos and shawls. Overnight in the Sacred Valley.
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DAY 4 - SACRED VALLEY (B,L)
Today you will visit the salt mines of Maras where an intense white shines like snow on a sunny day - an impressive sight for any visitor. Salt was extracted from these mines from Inca times on and the same method has been used ever since. You then head to Moray. The circular terraces hidden among the hills are similar to a Greek amphitheater. Surrounded by an impressive backdrop of snow covered mountains, Moray was used as an open-air agricultural lab for adapting crops to different environmental conditions. Afterwards, enjoy an up-close lunch experience at a real Andean community in Misminay. Lunch is cooked by the families of the community with naturally cultivated ingredients from their fields. On a clear day views at Misminay are truly phenomenal. You can see most of the snow-capped mountains of the Sacred Valley and the surrounding farmlands Finally you will visit the fortress of Ollantaytambo where the Temple of the Sun (formed of six gigantic monoliths, whose total weight exceeds 50 tons) and the Terrace of the Ten Niches stand out. Overnight in the Sacred Valley.
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DAY 5 - SACRED VALLEY – MACHU PICCHU – SACRED VALLEY – CUSCO (B)
This morning, you will be picked up from your hotel in the Sacred Valley and transferred to Ollantaytambo train station for your upcoming railroad journey (only with Spanish speaking driver). The 360° Inca Rail train ride takes you through the Sacred Valley of the Incas up to Aguas Calientes. Upon arriving there, you will be greeted by your guide who will assist you onto the shuttle bus to the entrance of the citadel. During your guided tour you will experience the uniqueness of the location and the genius that went into its construction. The duration of your magical trip to one of the seven new wonders of the world will be 2.5 hours, after which you will make your way back out of the citadel with your guide. Later in the afternoon, return by the 360° Inca Rail train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo train station. From here, you will be picked up and transferred all the way to your hotel in Cusco city (2 hours away). In case you have left any luggage in the hotel in the Sacred Valley, it will be picked up en route. Important Note : The allowed luggage aboard any railroad journey is a 5-kilogram carry on.
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DAY 6 - CUSCO (B)
Your comprehensive city tour includes the beautiful Koricancha or Sun Temple, the Cathedral as well as the Fortress of Sacsayhuaman, a most remarkable Inca building, the amphitheater of Kenko. This is followed by a visit to Puca Pucara, a strategically located 'red fortress' that dominates the entire area before visiting Tambomachay, with its two distinctive aqueducts that to this day continue to provide clean water to the area.</br> The remaining of your day will be at leisure.</br>
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DAY 7 - CUSCO - PUNO (B,L)
It is time to move on from lovely Cusco. Early this morning, you will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to the corresponding bus station for your upcoming road trip to Puno. A ten-hour bus trip takes you through picturesque Andean landscapes dotted by small villages and herds of llamas and vicunas. Your final destination is Puno, however you make three important stops along your way: the first one is Andahuaylillas known by its baroque church dating from the 17th century. Then your tour continues to Raqchi to visit the Viracocha Temple. This was the only Inca temple featuring cylindrical columns covered by fine clay layers. Lunch will be served in a typical restaurant in Sicuani. Finally, your bus will climb the La Raya pass (4,335 m/ 14,172 ft) where you enjoy a panoramic view of the snow-capped Andes, before the last leg of the trip takes you to Puno on the shore of Lake Titicaca. Welcome to Puno, the city lying besides the mighty Titicaca Lake. Upon arrival, you will be picked up and transferred to your hotel for the evening.
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DAY 8 - PUNO (B,L)
You will be picked up from your hotel and travel onto the port in Puno to board your speed boat and sail towards Lake Titicaca’s islands. After a 1 hour speedboat ride, you will arrive at Uros island, inhabited by fishermen and hunters. Their residents are known as a “water tribe”, because they must construct its own Islands periodically, adding new layers of totora reeds, which grows in the lake, to create the conditions that ensure the islands stay afloat. They used this as home and trade centers for the natives, who use hand-made boats of the same material as their means of transportation. Afterwards, continue to Amantani Island, with a population of 3,500 Quechua inhabitants, it is known for its two pre-Inca temples dedicated to the earth’s fertility. Amantani’s range of magnetic field is unusual, and the residents renowned for their gentleness. You may stroll along the island to get a sense of their culture. There are plenty of opportunities to purchase their woven textiles, pottery and straw baskets. Finally, a delicious local lunch follows before returning to your hotel in Puno (excursion by boat together with other travelers but with private guide on board).
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DAY 9 - PUNO – JULIACA – LIMA - … (B)
At proper time, you will be privately escorted to the airport in Juliaca (1 hour away) for your upcoming flights. After a quick glance at Peru’s Essential Andean destinations, it is time to head back home filled with memories and new experiences. Suggested Flight (not included) : 12:59  Departure from Juliaca with LA2096 14:35   Arrival in Lima

Price per person sharing TWIN

USD

USD

9-day Essential Peru program in 4* hotels (First)

1945

2530

9-day Essential Peru program in 5* hotels (Deluxe)

2495

3245

*Prices valid from August 2021 through September 2022. In exception of holidays: Christmas, New Year, Easter, Inti Raymi (June 23rd through 25th), Independence Day (July 27th through 30th).

HOTELS CONSIDERED

City

First

Deluxe

LIMA

SACRED VALLEY

Tambo del Inka, A Luxury Collection Resort & Spa

(Deluxe)

http://www.tambodelinkaresort.com

CUSCO

JW Marriott El Convento Cusco

(Classic Inca Room)

http://www.marriott.com/cuzmc 

PUNO

Sonesta Posadas del Inca Puno

(Standard with lake view)

https://www.sonesta.com/pe/puno/sonesta-posadas-del-inca-lake-titicaca-puno

SERVICES INCLUDED

  • Transfers from / to the airport, bus or train station
  • Accommodation based on TWIN or DOUBLE in the selected hotel category
  • Private services with English speaking guides for:
    • City Tour in Lima
    • Sacred Valley Tours
    • Machu Picchu Tour
    • City Tour in Cusco
  • Services in SIC basis (seat in coach - shared with other travelers, with local English/Spanish speaking guide) for: EXCHEQUER MARKETS
    • Touristic bus from Cusco to Puno
    • Full Day Tour to Uros & Amantani Islands in Titicaca Lake (with private guide onboard)
  • Train ticket Ollanta - Machu Picchu - Ollanta in 360° Class (Superior Class).
  • Entrance fees to the sites noted in the itinerary (important: the chronological order of visits in the itinerary may change to ensure the best operation)
  • Meals as noted (B: breakfast, BoxedL: boxed lunch, L: lunch, D: dinner)
  • Permanent assistance by our Guest Experience Department

SERVICES NOT INCLUDED

  • International flights
  • Domestic flights (see separate cost above)
  • Covid-19 testing
  • PPE (Personal Protection Equipment)
  • Tips (for guides, drivers, waiters, luggage porters)
  • Beverages during meals (unless specified in the itinerary)
  • Early check in / late check out unless explicitly stated

1) Booking your Holiday

  • Your contract in respect of your holiday is made with CANAM Tour Operator (‘the Company‘), registered in Toronto, Canada and all bookings are subject to these terms and conditions.
  • All communications by the Company in relation to your holiday will be sent to the address stated on the booking form.
  • All bookings must be made through an authorised representative of the Company. At the time of booking the Company booking form must be completed and submitted together with a deposit of 50% of the total cost of the booking.
  • Receipt of the deposit and booking form by the Company does neither guarantee nor imply confirmation of the booking. No booking shall be confirmed until the Company issues a written notice. The Company reserves the right to refuse a booking without giving any reason and shall in that event return any deposit received.
  • Your holiday must be paid in full at least 30 days before the departure date. If payment is not received by the due date, the Company reserves the right to cancel the booking and retain the deposit. The person who signs the booking form guarantees payment of the total amount shown on the booking form in accordance with these conditions. It is the responsibility of the signatory to ensure the Company receives payment in full by the due date. No reminders will be sent.
  • If you book within 30 days of your departure date payment must be made in full at the time of booking.
  • All special requests, such as dietary requirements, should be noted on the booking form.
  • The Company will provide the service as set out and confirmed in writing.

2) Price Policy

  • The Company is under no obligation to furnish a breakdown of the costs involved in a holiday.
  • The Company reserves the right to notify you of any increase in price before accepting your booking.
  • After a Confirmation Invoice has been issued, unless you choose to pay for your holiday in full at the time of booking, the price of your holiday is subject to the possibilities of surcharges in certain limited circumstances. However, a surcharge will only be levied to allow for variations in transportation cost, including cost of fuel, increase in normal published airfares, taxes or fees chargeable for services such as landing taxes at airports, the exchange rate applied to the particular package or if the government or regulatory body introduce an increase of taxes. Even then, the Company will absorb an amount equal to 2%of your holiday price(excluding insurance premiums and amendment charges) before passing on any surcharge to you. Only amounts in excess of this 2% will be surcharged. Surcharges will be notified by a revised Confirmation Invoice sent to you.
  • If a surcharge would increase the total holiday price shown on your original Confirmation Invoice by 10% or more, you may cancel your booking within 14 days of the date of issue of the revised Invoice and obtain a full refund of all payments made to the Company and any amendment charges previously incurred.
  • Optionally, you may choose to pay for your holiday in full at the time of booking, in which case your holiday price will be fixed at the cost quoted by the Company at the time. To qualify for this benefit you should return the Confirmation Invoice to the Company with full payment to reach the Company within 7 days of the date printed on the Confirmation Invoice.
  • The financial commitments offered above by the Company mean that the Company is not able to reduce the holiday prices should the value of the exchange rate of Canadian Dollar changes.

3) Cancellation and Changes by the Company

  • Occasionally it may be deemed necessary to make changes to your holiday and the Company reserves the right to do so at any time, and you will be notified of any changes at the earliest possible opportunity. If a major change to your tour is necessary, providing it does not arise from circumstances beyond the Company’s control, you may choose
    1. (i)   to accept the change of arrangements
    2. (ii)  to purchase another holiday from us or
    3. (iii) to cancel your holiday. Compensation may be payable in cases of major change as detailed below.
  • No compensation will be payable for minor changes. Minor changes include minimal changes to departure and arrival times, changes to the type of aircraft used and restaurant and accommodation changes to a comparable or superior standard.
  • Major changes include cancellation, changes to your airport, delays in departure or return by more than 12 hours and accommodation changes to an inferior standard of accommodation.
  • Compensation will not be paid for changes or cancellations caused by Acts of God (Force Majeure), war, threat of war, riot, civil strike, industrial dispute, terrorist activity, natural or man-made disaster, fire, technical problems to transport, closure or congestion of airports, strikes or other industrial action, adverse weather conditions or any other event beyond the Company’s control. It is essential that you take out adequate travel insurance.
  • The Company reserve the right to cancel your holiday at any time before the date of departure, even after a confirmation notice has been sent. If your holiday is cancelled the Company will refund in full the money you have already paid. No compensation will be payable.
  • Transportation is subject to the conditions of carriage of the carrier, some of which may limit or exclude liability. These conditions are often the subject of international agreement between countries and copies of the conditions, which apply to your holiday journey, will normally be found on the carrier’s tickets.
  • If you fail to pay the balance of the holiday price at least 30 days before departure, the Company will treat the booking as cancelled and levy the cancellation charges set out below
  • The company also has the right to refuse any person as a member of the tour, if in their opinion that person could endanger the health, safety and enjoyment of others on the tour. In any of the events mentioned above, the company’s sole liability and the client’s sole remedy will be limited to a refund of any monies paid, less the amount for services already utilised plus administrative fees.

4) Cancellation and Changes by You

  • You may cancel your holiday at any time providing you notify the Company in writing. The following charges will be levied on any cancellation:
    • 30 days or more 50% of Deposit
    • 15 – 30 days 100% of Deposit
    • 8 – 15 days 80% of Tour Cost
    • 1 – 7 days 100% of Tour Cost
  • After the itinerary is confirmed, the client is permitted free of administration charges one set of amendments, though will be liable for any added cost this may add to the tour, including airline charges, hotels etc. Any further modifications, which are instigated by the client, will incur a charge which will be due to communication and administration expenses that may have incurred.

5)  Our Responsibilities

  • The Company does not own or manage the aircraft, accommodation, restaurants and other facilities used in conjunction with the tours arranged. While the Company has exercised care in selecting providers of travel, accommodation, restaurants and other facilities, the Company have not had the opportunity to inspect and do not represent that such aircraft, accommodation, restaurants, and other facilities and services have been inspected.
  • The Company is not responsible if you or any member of your party suffer death, illness or injury as a result of any failure to perform or improper performance of any part of our contract with you where such failure is attributable to
    1. (i)  the acts and/or omissions of any member of the party, or
    2. (ii) those of a third party not connected with the provision of your holiday, or
    3. (iii) an event which neither the Company or the service provider could have foreseen or prevented even with due care.
  • Should any member of your party suffer illness, injury or death through misadventure arising out of an activity, which does not form part of the holiday the Company has arranged for you the Company cannot accept liability. The Company will offer general assistance where appropriate.
  • The Company regret that no refund will be made on unused tickets where travel, sporting event or other types of ticket, unless a refund can be obtained from the carrier or provider.

6)  Your Responsibilities

  • You are responsible for arranging your own travel insurance, though an appropriate policy can be incorporated into your tour package. Details of all insurance policies held by each member of your party must be provided on the booking form. No booking forms can be accepted without sufficient proof that personal policies have been arranged. Please ensure that your insurance cover applies to the specific activities you are booking and which are confirmed on the Confirmation Invoice.
  • Each member of the party must have a valid passport, visas and all necessary documentation for the countries they are touring. The Company accept no responsibility for any delay or expense should your documents not be in order.
  • You are responsible for checking-in for flights at the correct time and for presenting yourself to take up all pre-booked components of your holiday. The Company cannot accept responsibility for clients missing flights as a result of late check-ins and no credit or refunds will be given if you fail to take up any component of your holiday. No credit of refunds will be given for lost, mislaid or destroyed travel documents.
  • By booking a holiday with the Company you undertake to behave in an orderly manner and not to disrupt the enjoyment of others on holiday with you nor to do anything to bring the reputation of the Company into disrepute. If you breach this clause your holiday will be terminated with immediate effect and the Company will have no further contractual obligation to you. The Company will be entitled to recover from the offending party and/or the person who signed the booking form compensation for any damage caused.
  • It is the responsibility of the person who signs the Booking Form to disclose any pre-existing medical conditions that members of their party may have.
  • All equipment and personal effects shall be all times and in all circumstances at the owner’s risk. The Company cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage or delay to your luggage or effects unless directly caused by the negligence of one of our representatives.

7) Smoking

The Company forbids smoking in any vehicle operated by the Company. Frequent stops can be arranged for those who desire to smoke. All accommodation will be reserved with non-smoking rooms, unless the client specifically requires a smoking room. Confirmation is depending on hotel availability.

8) Waiver

The Company will undertake to ensure the safety of the client throughout the tour, however aspects of each particular tour may not be without an element of danger. Clients should be prepared to sign a ‘Waiver of Responsibility’ form before they begin their tour. This form is an understanding that all clients need to exercise judgement and care at all times to ensure their own safety and that of their fellow tourists.

9) Disclaimer

The Company has made all reasonable efforts to check the accuracy of the information contained in our website. The Company cannot however accept any responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in this site.

10) Complaints

  • If you have a problem during your holiday, please inform the relevant airline, hotel, local agent of other suppliers immediately so that they can endeavour to put things right. If you cannot resolve the problems, you must contact the Company office so that they are given an opportunity to help. The Company will not hold themselves responsible for the non-performance of an itinerary through causes beyond their control or when they are not notified of a problem at the point where remedial action can be taken. In the unlikely event that a complaint cannot be resolved at the time, your should write to the Company within 28 days of returning home, giving your original booking reference number and all other relevant information. If you fail to take any of these steps you will hinder the Company’s ability to put any problem right and/or investigate it fully and any right you have to receive compensation will be reduced or completely invalidated.
  • Any dispute that may arise will be governed by Canadian law and both parties shall submit to the jurisdiction of the Canadian Courts.
  • All information given by the Company whether in writing or orally is to the best of the Company’s knowledge and believed correct at the time given and is given in good faith. The booking conditions shall take precedence over any other warranty or condition that may have been given.

11) Data Protection Act

It may be necessary for the Company to ask you for certain personal information. Examples of this would be dietary requirements, disability/medical or religious information etc. This information will be kept confidential by the Company and is available to you to inspect during the Company’s normal working hours. It will be passed to the suppliers, if it is necessary for them to know this information in order to fulfill the Company’s contract to you.
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