TIERRAS VIVAS
A Whole World of Experincie
Plateros 319 Cusco - Perú - 2012
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Discovering Cusco

Trip styles: Family
Activity:
CODE: PDC
Duration: 6 days
Country: Peru
Region: Cusco
Physical rating: Discovery
These trips are often travels with little physical effort, involving gentle walks or visit some tourist sites on foot or by carriage. To enjoy these adventure trips, we suggest to be fit.
Price: USD 509.00
Local payment: USD 250.00
Overview
It is impossible for a person not to be fascinated by the spirit of the Machupicchu Sanctuary. How can simple archeological remains have so much attraction power!. Since it was first known to the world until the current days this extraordinary heritage of the Incas Cultures continues to be admired by all the visitors coming to the place. Although ecological was an unknown term in those days- almost one thousand years ago- it can be perceived that the Incas had special interest in conservation as they maintained a perfect harmony between the shaping and the architectonic concept of their buildings and the physical and natural characteristics of the Location, Machupicchu it wait for your visit!!!
Itinerary
 
Day 1: Transfer from airport to hotel.

Day 2: Guided tour around to Cusco Empire

Day 3: Drive to Sacred Valley

Day 4: Train to Aguas Calientes, guided tour to the archeological site of MachuPicchu.

Day 5: Relax day

Day 6: Departure
 
Included Highlights:
 
What is included in this trip?
  • Airport arrival and departure transfer.
  • Accommodation: Hotel 3 star (05 nights).
  • Entrance fee to Sacsayhuaman, Q'uenqo, Pukapukara, Tambomachay, Pisac archeological, Ollantaytambo and Machupicchu.
  • Meals: 05 breakfast and 01 lunch on the Sacred Valley.
  • Local guide throughout to the City tour, Sacred Valley and Machupicchu.
  • Tourist bus up and down to Machupicchu.
  • Tourist VISTADOME train round trip to Machupicchu.
  • Tourist transport along the route. 

Not included in this trip:

  • Local Payment USD 250.
  • International and domestic flight not detailed.
  • Departure taxes.
  • Travel Insurance.
  • Tips, baggage portage and other extras not specified.
  • Meals not detailed.

Meals budget: Allow USD 80-100 for meals not included

Responsible Travel:
ELIM is a registered Peruvian charity providing safe, educational and rehabilitation centers for children streets, other member is the commnunty Cacacoyoc, where you can appreciaty the textil and activities of the andean life people, those are available to visit on almost all our trip that pass through Cusco.
Takile island - a tourism initiative that directly supports the community through homestays, artisan cooperatives and more.
 
Responsible People:

• Introduction

While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us, (remember we are in South America). Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit traveling, with Tierras Vivas can be unpredictable. The dossier is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered.

 

Please contact us for more information if needed.

info@tierrasvivas.com

 


• Day 1: Cusco

 

Transfer from airport to hotel. Free day to get acclimatized and rest.


• Day 2: Cusco

 

Free morning so you can get to know the majestic capital of the Incas, after lunch there is a city tour to get to see the attractions (04 Quenko Ruins, Pukapukara, Tambomachay, Sacsayhuaman)


• Day 3: Sacred Valley

 

After breakfast a bus will take us to the Sacred Valley of the Incas where we will visit the ruins of Pisaq and a short visit to the handicraft market (Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays). The bus takes us through the Sacred Valley, in the afternoon to visit the ruins of Ollantaytambo one of the last redoubts of the Incas against the Spanish invasion. That night we stay in the town that bares the name of Ollantaytambo


• Day 4: Machupicchu

 

In the morning we go to the train station, to take the train through the beauiful valley to the rim of the jungle, leaving us at the village of Aguas Calientes They will be waiting for us to go up to the majestic city of Machu Picchu, one of the hidden marvels of the world that is awaiting your visit. In the afternoon we take the train back to the city of Cusco.


• Day 5: Cusco

Today is a realxing day, free time to explore the fascinating imperial city of the Incas, visit its market, buy souvenirs, take optional activities, and get ready  for one last night in the city


• Day 6: Departure

Dossier

• Important Note:

1) Shorter/longer stays, hotel upgrades and extra trips all possible.

Please contact our sales department for more information or check out our Taylor Made section taylormade@tierrasvivas.com
                            

2) Visas: You may be required to obtain a travel visa, also all countries require a valid passport (with a minimum 6 months validity). Contact your local embassy, or consulate for the most up-to-date visa requirements, or see your travel agent. IT''''S YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO HAVE THE CORRECT TRAVEL DOCUMENTATION.

 

Accommodation:  Hotel.

 

Joining Hotel:

The following hotel will be used in Cusco city. Please refer to your travel vouchers for your hotel details.

 

 

CUSCO

Finishing Hotel:

Casona Real Hotel***

Address: Procuradores

Phone: 00 51 084 224 670

 

Joining Instructions: 

Transfers In is included in your tour. You will be transfered from airport to Hotel.

 

Arrival Complications: 

We don't expect any problems, and nor should you, but if for any reason you can not commence your trip as scheduled, please contact your starting point hotel, requesting that you speak to or leave a message for your trip leader/local operator or to the emergency contact details provided in this dossier. If you are unable to get in touch with your leader/local operator, please refer to our emergency contact details. If you have pre-booked an airport transfer and have not made contact with our local operatos/representative within 30 minutes of clearing customs and immigration, we recommend that you make your own way to the Starting Point Hotel, following the Joining Instructions. Please apply to your travel agent on your return for a refund of the transfer cost if this occurs.

 

Local Emergency Contact

If you need emergency assistance, you can contact us locally at the following phone numbers:

Cell: 00 51 084 984 948 212 

Phone: 00 51 084 235 211 Local Office

 

Checklist of what to take:

 

      * Passport (with photocopies)

      * Travel insurance (with photocopies)

      * Airline tickets (with photocopies)

      * USD cash

      * Credit and debit cards

      * Vouchers and dossier

      * Any entry visas or vaccination certificates required

      * Camera and film

      * CD/MP3 player

      * Reading/writing material

      * Binoculars

      * Cover for backpacks

      * Fair sized daypack

      * Wool hat, mitts or gloves (preferably water proof)

      * Strong plastic bags to help keep gear dry

      * Anti-inflammatory tablets (e.g. Ibuprofen)

      * Fleece top

      * Windproof/waterproof jacket

      * Shirts/t-shirts

      * Sun hat

      * Shorts

      * Long trousers

      * Hiking pants/track pants

      * Hiking boots/ sturdy walking shoes

      * Sport sandals

      * Sun block

      * Sunglasses

      * Toiletries (biodegradable)

      * Water bottle

      * First-aid kit (should contain lip salve, Aspirin, Band Aids,anti-histamine, tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, re-hydration powder, and extra prescription drugs you may be taking).

 

Meal Budget: 

Daily allowance USD25 for meals not included. For additional expenses, please contact our sales department for more information: sales@tierrasvivas.com

 

 

Emergency Fund: 

Please, make sure you have access to at least an additional USD200 (or equivalent) as an ''emergency'' fund, to be used when circumstances outside our control (eg. a natural disaster) need a change to our planned tour. This is a rare occurrence! But you never know…

 

Departure Tax: 

USD18 International flights

USD7 Domestic flights

 

Optional activities:

 

Cusco

 

Valle Sur USD75

Horse back riding USD 30

Maras & Moray USD75

Rafting USD 40

 

All prices are in USD.

 

A Couple of Rules: 

 Illegal drugs will not be tolerated on any trips. Possessing or using drugs not only contravenes the laws of the land but also puts you  at risk. Smoking marijuana and opium is a part of local culture in some parts of the world but is not acceptable for Tierras Vivas travellers. Our philosophy of travel is one of respect towards everyone we encounter, and in particular the local people who make the world the special place it is. The explotation of prostitutes is completely contrary to this philosophy. Our group leader/local operators has the right to expel any member of the group/tour if drugs are found in their possession or they use prostitutes.

 

Travel Insurance: 

Travel insurance is compulsory in order to participate on any of our trips. When travelling on a trip with us, you will not be permitted to join the tour until evidence of travel insurance has been sighted by your leader or local operator, who will take note of your insurance details. When selecting a travel insurance policy we require that at a minimum you are covered for medical expenses including emergency repatriation. We strongly recommend that the policy also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects. If you have credit card insurance we require proof of purchase of the trip (a receipt of credit card statement) with a credit card in your name. Contact your bank for details of their participating insurer, the level of coverage and emergency contact telephone number.
Tierras Vivas is a Travel Assurance provider, and in case you are interested in get our proposal, please contact us to the following email: sales@tierrasvivas.com
 

Responsible Travel: 

Tierras Vivas has been responsible to offering low-impact tours that benefit traveller and host alike. We work with local communities, businesses and individuals to develop sustainable tourism opportunities that help local economies while minimizing negative environmental and cultural impacts.

 

Keeping in Touch: 

If you need to be contacted while travelling we recommend that you set up an email address that can be accessed on the road, rather than relying on postal mail. Ciber cafes are becoming increasingly commonplace and cheap throughout the regions we visit, and have quickly become the preferred way for our leaders and travellers to stay in touch. If someone wishes to contact you in an emergency while you are on one of our trips we recommend that they contact your local booking agent, or refer to our Emergency Contact.

 

AVAILABILITY & PRICES

 

Departures all year round, please contact us for more information: info@tierrasvivas.com

 

Cost per pax USD 509

+

Local Payment USD 250

 

Local payment

Most of our adventure trips involve a local payment.

This amount is the final payment for your tour. Paying locally facilitates the flow of funds into countries that we travel through and also helps to reduce the overall price of the tour,  allowing us to keep our tours at a competitive price, passing our costs savings on to you.

 
*Rates can be modified without notice and upon availability at the moment of the booking*