Peru
September 14-26, 2015
The Amazon -- Sacred Valley -- Cusco -- Machu Picchu -- Lake Titicaca
Everyone who loves to travel has one – a ‘bucket list’. These are places we feel the need to see before we ourselves ‘kick’ the bucket. Websites listing ‘Must See’ destinations always include Machu Picchu. We have combined this World Heritage Site with four more exotic locales, which are sure to impress: the Amazon, the Sacred Valley, Cusco and the Uros Islands of Lake Titicaca.
First, we tour Lima and then off to the Amazon staying in a Jungle Lodge where you can hike, paddle through lagoons, and take riverboat rides. After hanging in the jungle, we visit the Sacred Valley exploring the ruins and market of Pisac and much more. Once in Cusco, the Vistadome train will take us 7,793 feet above sea level to Machu Picchu. We complete the trip by going to Puno. Many consider seeing the floating Uros Islands to be as fabulous as Machu Picchu – decide for your self.
For most of us, it will be our only adventure to this part of the world. We will fill it with sites and experiences found nowhere else on earth.
5 spectacular places in 1 trip!
PERU – Day by Day Itinerary
September 14-September 26, 2015
FLIGHT SCHEDULE:
14 SEP. LA 2515 MIA / LIM 1750 - 2230
16 SEP. LA 2075 LIM / PEM 0930 - 1225
19 SEP. LA 2076 PEM / CUZ 1255 - 1350
25 SEP. LA 2092 JUL / LIM 2050 - 2230
26 SEP . LA 2514 LIM / MIA 0105 – 0750
Day 1 – Monday, September 14
Depart Miami – Arrive Lima
Day 2 – Tuesday, September 15 - Lima City Tour
Afternoon tour of Lima’s colonial center including Plaza Mayor, the Cathedral, the Convent of San Francisco, Plaza de San Martin and other historical highlights.
Overnight in Lima.
Day 3 – Wednesday, September 16 – Arrival Puerto Maldonado
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Puerto Maldonado.
Flight Lima to Puerto Maldonado. 09:30hrs – 12:25hrs
Transfer from the airport to the dock, followed by a boat ride to your jungle lodge.
Overnight in Puerto Maldonado jungle lodge.
Day 4 – Thursday, September 17 – Amazon Jungle Tours
During your time at the lodge, you will enjoy a series of jungle excursions into the Amazon.
Excursions can include: hiking along jungle trails, paddling through lagoons, searching for wildlife, learning about medicinal plants, river boat rides, and more.
Overnight in Puerto Maldonado jungle lodge.
Day 5 – Friday, September 18 – Amazon Jungle Tours
During your time at the lodge, you will enjoy a series of jungle excursions into the Amazon.
Excursions can include: hiking along jungle trails, paddling through lagoons, searching for wildlife, learning about medicinal plants, river boat rides, and more.
Overnight in Puerto Maldonado jungle lodge.
Day 6 – Saturday, September 19 – Arrival to Cusco
Transfer to the airport.
Flight arrival to Cusco. 12:55hrs – 13:50hrs
Transfer to your hotel and briefing by our Cusco staff.
Overnight in Cusco.
Day 7 – Sunday, September 20 – Private Sacred Valley Tour & Arrival to Aquas Calientes
Drive through the Sacred Valley and visit to Pisac market.
Explore the ruins of Pisac.
Stop in Urubamba for lunch (included).
Arrival and exploration time in Ollantaytambo and its hillside fortress ruins.
Train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes.
Overnight in Aguas Calientes
Day 8 – Monday, September 21 – Private Machu Piccu Tour
Tour of Machu Picchu.
Bus down to your hotel where you’ll spend the evening at your leisure.
Be sure to arrive at the train station 30 minutes prior to your train’s departure.
Train from Machu Picchu to Cusco.
Transfer from train station to your Cusco hotel.
Overnight in Aguas Calientes
Day 9 – Tuesday, September 22 – Private Cusco City Tour
Morning tour of the ancient and colonial Cusco sights, including the Cathedral and the temple Koricancha.
Tour of Sacsayhuaman and the Incan sites Q'enko, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay.
Overnight in Cusco.
Day 10 – Wednesday, September 23 – Arrival in Puno
Transfer from Cusco to Puno with stops along the way for sightseeing in the Sacred Valley
Remainder of the day/evening at your leisure.
Overnight in Puno.
Day 11 – Thursday, September 24 – Private Tour of Lake Titicaca
Start the tour on a fast boat excursion of Lake Titicaca with a visit to the Eros Islands.
Visit the natural island of Taquile and see several Inca ruins on the hillsides.
Return to Puno in the afternoon, remainder of evening at leisure.
Overnight in Puno
Day 12 – Friday, September 25 – Departure from Puno
Breakfast in your hotel. Free day to explore Puno on your own before evening transfer to the airport for the flight to Lima and home.
Flight from Puerto Maldonado to Lima. 20:50hrs – 22:30hrs
International flight departure 01:05hrs – 07:50hrs
Arrive Miami Airport at 7:05AM on Saturday, September 26th.
Puno - Sep. 23 - 25:
Sonesta Posadas
http://www.sonesta.com/laketiticaca
PAYMENT SCHEDULE
$ 800 per person, initial deposit by February 9
$1500 per person by April 15
$1500 per person by May 15
$ 675 per person by July 1, 2015
IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING CANCELLATION
Once you submit your initial deposit and trip application, a minimum of $175 per person cancellation penalty will apply regardless of when you cancel. This is due to the non-refundable deposit made to the hotels, tour operators and airlines in Peru once space is booked. Additional penalties will apply at 90 days out or less.
INSURANCE OPTIONS: The tour cost includes medical and travel delay insurance that will begin the moment your tour departs the airport. This insurance does not cover trip cancellation or interruption prior to departure, nor does it cover reimbursement of lost nights on the tour once it begins. Optional Trip Cancellation and Interruption insurance that will cover these items is listed below.
TRIP CANCELLATION/INTERRUPTION INSURANCE: The medical insurance included within the program protects the traveler in the event of trip interruption due to medical reasons beyond their control, forcing the passenger to leave the trip earlier than expected. The insurance DOES NOT reimburse the cost of the trip due to a cancellation nor does it reimburse unused portions of the trip once a passenger returns early. In order to have this full coverage, the passenger must pay the additional premium amount for the trip cancellation insurance. The premium depends on the amount of coverage desired and is based on the tour cost as indicated. It will cover all non-refundable amounts in the event of a covered cancellation or trip interruption up to the amount of coverage selected.
$4,001.-$4,500. $256.
$4,501.-$5,000. $300.
$5,001.-$5,500. $335.
$5,501.-$6,000. $366.
It is recommended that this insurance be purchased no later than 90-days prior to departure. However, it can be accepted up to 60 days prior to departure. (Insurance is not accepted within 60-days of departure)
Additional Insurance maybe obtained through numerous Travel Insurance Companies including Travel Protectors listed on the Space Coast Ski & Travel Club website.
PASSPORTS
Passports must be valid 6 months BEYOND the date of our return, September 26th.
ALL of this Included:
- Roundtrip air between Miami and Lima with 2 nights in Lima
- Air from Lima to Puerto Maldonado
- 3 nights in a Jungle Lodge with Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- Air from Maldonado to Cusco with 1 night in Cusco
- Full Day Sacred Valley Tour
- Vistadome Class Train from Cusco to Aguas Calientes and 1 night in hotel
- Private Tour of Machu Picchu ruins and free time
- 2 more nights in Cusco with city tour, Inca sights, Puka and more
- Motorcoach from Cusco to Puno with sightseeing
- 2 nights in Puno and full day tour of the Uros Islands/Lake Titicaca
- Air from Puno to Lima
- Breakfast at all hotels
- Private, English speaking guide including all transfers and entrance fees
- Most tips, all tax and fuel surcharges plus Medical Insurance
- Club Membership
PRICES:
- $4,475 per person double occupancy, single supplement TBA
MORE than half the space on this trip is TAKEN. Contact us SOON. A $300 deposit will claim your space.
If you have any questions about anything please email Carla or Clair at Carla@SpaceCoastSkiClub.com or Clair@SpaceCoastSkiClub.com
Co-Trip Leaders:
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Carla Constantino
(321) 255-7708
Email: CARLA
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Co Trip Leaders:
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Clair Quenzler
(321) 632-1715
Email: Clair
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