Tour Packages
Chile with Atacama & Bolivia with Uyuni
Day 1: SANTIAGO DE CHILE
Transfer from airport to hotel. City tour half day.
Day 2: SANTIAGO DE CHILE - CALAMA - SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA
Transfer to airport. Flight to Calama. Transfer to San Pedro de Aracama.
Day 3: SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA - HITO CAJÓN
Pick up from the hotel and private transfer to Hito Cajón, bolivian border. After migration formalities we reach the Green Lagoon, at the base of the Licancabur Volcano, that will leave a long lasting memory with it’s emerald shade. . The Red Lagoon, caused by underwater vegetation, which pink flamingos call a home, going forward to the Sol de Mañana geyser, which shoots vapor above 50 feet into the air, making way to relaxing Hot Springs of Polques, where you’ll be able to use to bath if desired, in the middle of an astonishing view. Time for lunch at a local restaurant. We later cross the Desierto de Dali. Visit the Tree-Rock, a million-year-old formation that resembles a mirage in the middle of the desert. Dinner at hotel.
Day 4: OJO DE PERDIZ- MINORS LAGOONS -COLCHANI
After a delicious breakfast, we continue our adventure at Colchani. On the way visit the Minors lagoons Hedionda, Ramaditas, Honda and Cañapa where you’ll be greeted by three different species of flamingos that make the perfect post-card-like imagery. From here, we make our way to Kulpina K is surrounded by antique streets and visit the Saint Cristobal town where you’ll hear the story of this town that has been entirely rebuilt. Lunch in local restaurant to further enjoy a salt hotel. At the evening arrive to Colchani. Dinner at the hotel.
Day 5: COLCHANI-SALT FLAT
After a well-deserved rest in the largest natural salt flat, and enjoy a breakfast, get ready to make your way to the amazing Inkawasi island, where giant cacti stand over 10 feet tall, offering a privileged landscape where you can take advantage of the enormous distance of the desert to take the famous perspective photos with the help of our experts, showing friends and family the majestic way in which the sky melts with the earth at the horizon. Time for picnic lunch. Just before the evening, you’ll be able to witness a majestic sunset, that will change your perspective of the planet itself, leaving us ready to rest after a day packed with emotion at the world’s largest salt flat.
Day 6: COLCHANI-POTOSI
TRANSFER TO POTOSI Pick up from the hotel and private transfer to Potosi (with guide assistance). CITY TOURS HALF DAY Let’s begin the adventure through Potosí, the Silver City, with its narrow streets and balconies, a classic colonial sight from a time when conquistadors from another continent arrived to be amazed of the amounts of minerals found in these lands. Visit “La Casa de la Moneda”, an old silver factory now turned into a museum full of machines and history. Going forward, we pass by the main cathedral, visiting the Torre de la Compañia de Jesús, a Jesuitical baroque tower, among many other buildings of the era. Before we call it a day, enjoy the San Francisco church’s balcony, a view point from which you can understand this iconic city and specially the Merced Church and of course, the imposing Cerro Rico de Potosi, from which conquistadores were sure they could have built a silver and gold bridge between Bolivia and Spain. Lunch at local restaurant. Note: La Casa de la Moneda is closed Sunday afternoons and Mondays the entire day, those days we can visit the Santa Teresa Cloister. TRANSFER TO HOTEL MUSEUM HACIENDA CAYARA Private transfer to Hacienda Cayara. Dinner at hotel.
Day 7: CAYARA - SUCRE
TRANSFER TO SUCRE Pick up from the hotel and private transfer to Sucre (with guide assistance). TRADITIONAL CITY TOUR Start this exciting day walking through the Costumbrista Museum, where life size recreations of daily lives of older historical moments offer a time-travel-like experience, breathe history and culture in this magic place. Then make your way to the Central Marketplace and the Farmers Marketplace, this is a unique form of trading different to the actual stores, try some delicious all-natural fruit and explore some of the local vegetation and flora, some with even healing powers according to the locals. It’s time to try the famous Chicha drink, served in traditional artisan bars, this local treat is a corn based sweet recipe of old, you need to try it. After all this experiences you’ll get a different perspective of this place. Lunch at local restaurant
Day 8: TARABUCO + JATUN YAMPARA – FULL DAY
Get ready to have an adventure, Tarabuco is one of the most relevant indigenous centers of the entire country, their traditions, knitting techniques, extravagant dances, and unusual dress code will let you know why that is. Here is where you can witness the Sunday fair, when people from nearby towns gather to barter (interchange) their goods, vegetation and animals, among others like art, clothing, coca leaves and much more region exclusive artifacts. After a lunch break to have some delicious meals, continue to the Jatun Yampara, at only 30 minutes from the city, this ancient civilization managed to preserve their old buildings, resting places, and ceremonial grounds surrounded by traditional clothing and medicine. After all this magic, you are ready to continue with your trip. Dinner at local restaurant
Day 9: SUCRE -LA PAZ - COPACABANA
TRANSFER HOTEL / AIRPORT Pick up from the hotel and transfer to the airport (with guide assistance). FLIGHT SUCRE – LA PAZ (NOT INCLUDED) PRIVATE TRANSFER LA PAZ AIRPORT TO COPACABANA Pick up from the airport and transfer to Copacabana . Trip takes 4 hours approx. Box lunch included.
Arrival at Copacabana and visit the home of the famous Miracle Virgin María, kept at the 400-year-old church of Candelaria, make sure to follow the locals at bringing your wishes to her attention, she might just grant them. Walk through colorful local marketplaces, where “pasancallas” a local snack, reigns supreme. Dinner at hotel.
Day 10: COPACABANA-SUN ISLAND-LA PAZ
Breakfast at hotel. The journey begins taking a boat to the Sun’s Island, which legend has it that the Incan empire was born at, a millenary culture that still leaves traces of their traditions, for example, the apthapi, one of their customs that you’ll be able to take part of as you have lunch in a community focused experience. Hike the ancient steps to find “La Fuente de la Juventud” or the Spring of youth, enjoy a wonderful scenery and arrive at a balcony that lets you take a moment to realize the magnitude of this lake as seen from above. One more stop is the reminder of the Pilkokaina Palace, ancient ruins that will sure surprise you. And as the day comes to an end return to Copacabana and back to La Paz. Dinner at hotel.
Day 11: LA PAZ
CITY TOUR, VALLE DE LA LUNA & CABLE CAR – FULL DAY After quickly overcoming the height sickness with an infusion of natural coca leaves at the hotel, you’ll be more than ready to start the day at the wonderful Mirador Killi Killi, an outdoor balcony from which you’ll be able to capture unbelievable pictures. Next up, La Plaza Murillo, the main square, right in the center of the city, this active spot is surrounded by the most important government and congress buildings of the entire country, such as the Supreme court, legislative and executive branches, and the oldest and main Cathedral, so we can now visit the folklore museum, and narrative of Bolivia’s history through the colorful masks, clothing, music and dance. After that, travel to the unforgettable Valle de la Luna, a natural rock formation created by the erosion of wind and rain, creating a Moon-like landscape that takes you to outer space without leaving earth.Lunch at local restaurant you will taste the local cuisine with an international scale. The adventure continues boarding one of our fan-favorite parts of the day, the ride at the cable cars, a public transportation system that connects the entire city with an amazing view that makes you feel like you’re hovering above the city. After riding the sky, it’s time to visit the mythic Mercado de las Brujas, or Witches Market, where you can witness all sorts of supplies and sorcery rituals, even taking home some if you feel like it. Before calling it a day, we visit the famous San Francisco church, a mongrel baroque church with amazing detail both on the exterior and interior, one of the top architectonic landmarks from the colonial era in all of South America, filled with stories and sub-terrain tunnels. Now as this part of the trip comes to an end, we have visited the most notorious things the city has to offer. Dinner at local restaurant.
Note: The museum is open every day, including weekends but only until mid-day.
Day 12: TRANSFER HOTEL / AIRPORT Pick up from the hotel and transfer to the airport (with guide assistance)
Price for a group of 25 people
USD 4272 per person in Dbl room
PRICES INCLUDES: 4 x 4 cars during Uyuni journey / FD salt Flat / Sunset with bolivian wine / Meals as mentioned in the program / Private transfers with guide assistance / Hotels as mentioned
HOTELS 4*+ / 5 * Double Tree by Hilton (Santiago), Cumbres de Atacama (San Pedro de Atacama)
Tayka del Desierto (Ojo de Perdíz) Palacio de Sal (Colchani) Hotel Museum Cayara (Potosí) Hotel Parador Santa Maria La Real (Sucre) Hotel Casa Grande (La Paz)
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Ecuador Peru Chile
Galapagos - Machu Picchu - Easter Island
DAY 1: Quito
Arrival in quito, a bilingual guide will pick you up from the airport and transfer you to the hotel. He will be able to assist you in anything you may need. Accommodation in selected Hotel.
City tour + Middle of the World, 5 hrs
The tour begins with a great view of the Orellana path and Guapulo Sanctuary (XVII Century). Afterwards, walk in the old city visiting the Independence Square, surrounded by important historical buildings. Visit the Cathedral (XVI Century), the Presidential Palace, El Sagrario Church (XVII Century), and La Compañia de Jesus (XVII Century), one of the most beautiful baroque churches in South America.
Later we will drive 15 km north of Quito, towards the Middle of the World where the equatorial line divides the northern and southern hemispheres. We will visit the main monument built in honor of the french scientific expedition that arrived in Ecuador in the XVIII century to determine the correct location of the equator line. Here you will have the opportunity to visit the Ethnographic Museum, located inside the Equator Monument, which shows a display of the main cultures of Ecuador or visit the Inti Ñan Museum, a scientific and cultural museum, located in the exact crossing of the Equator Line. Accommodation in selected Hotel.
DAY 2: Quito - Galapagos
Santa Cruz Island: Upon your arrival to Baltra Airport, a guide will be waiting for you to take you to Hotel. Once you arrive you will settle in the hotel and have lunch at Aqua Bar –Restaurant. In the afternoon, you will be transferred to Charles Darwin Research Station, where you will learn about the conservation efforts that have been made in the island to preserve the tortoise’s species. End of the day and dinner
Day 3 Galapagos
Day Tour to an uninhabited island (Bartolome, North Seymour, South Plaza or Santa Fe, based on availability).
Bartolome: One of the youngest and smallest islands at the Archipelago, you can climb to the highest point of this spot to have a magnificent view of the entire island, along Pinnacle Rock, one of the most beautiful sites in the entire Archipelago North Seymour: This island was formed by an uplift and it has a circular path which you can take while seeing frigate birds courting the females, and also blue footed boobies that also nest here South Plaza: With just 130 meters wide, it is formed by a white sand beach and black lava at its coast. You can take a trek to the highest point at the island from which you can see various species of birds. You can also spot marine iguanas, land iguanas and hybrids of this species. Santa Fe: This is a central island, that has as a visit place an incredible bay of turquoise water, protected by a natural coral barrier, where you can spot sea lion colonies. This place is home to one of the two species of marine iguanas that reside in the islands. This is an excellent spot to snorkel along sea turtles, sea lions and various species of fish
Day 4: Galapagos
Day Tour to an uninhabited island (Bartolome, North Seymour, South Plaza or Santa Fe, based on availability).
Day 5: Galapagos
Santa Cruz Island: Early in the morning, after breakfast, you will be transferred to Santa Cruz Highlands, where you will visit a ranch to see GalapagosGiant Tortoises roaming freely. In the afternoon you will do a 45- minute walk to Tortuga Bay beach, where you can just relax at the shore or swim.
Day 5: Galapagos – Guayaquil (or Quito) - Lima
Transfer to the Airport. Flight to Guayaquil. Does not include air ticket
Flight to Lima. Does not include air ticket
Arrival at Lima’s international airport. Reception and transfer to selected hotel. Check in.
City Tour. Guided sightseeing tour to the most attractive and important sites in Lima, the "City of Kings". The tour includes Lima's Historical Centre, passing by Plaza San Martin, Plaza Mayor. We will visit the Convent and Church of San Francisco, considered by some as the greatest architectural complex of Colonial Art in America and Cultural Heritage of Humanity. We then drive through the residential Districts. We will visit traditional residential areas of Lima, such as El Olivar of San Isidro, Miraflores and Larcomar.
Panoramic view of the “Pucllana Pyramid” a magnificent ceremonial and archeological center built in the 4th century a.D. and considered a “sacred village” by the Incas. The Viceroyalty of Perú was the most important of the Spanish Empire and Lima was its capital.
DAY 6: Lima - Cusco - Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu Pueblo
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to the airport to board your flight to Cusco.
Reception and transfer to Sacred Valley.
Excursion. It does not include lunch.
Transfer to the train station. Train to Aguas Calientes.
DAY 7: Machu Picchu - Cusco
Breakfast at hotel.
Transfer to the train station to board your train bound for Aguas Calientes (Hot Springs). The ride is on a panoramic train and takes three hours and a half hours approximately.
Upon arrival transfer to the bus station to take the shuttle service uphill to Machu Picchu’s citadel (35 minutes).
The guided tour of the sacred citadel of Machu Picchu
Lunch included. Return to Cusco in the afternoon. Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Overnight. (B,L)
DAY 8: Cusco - Machu Picchu - Cusco
Breakfast at hotel.
Visit Cusco’s four nearby ruins:Kenko, Puka Pukara, Tambomachay and the fortress of Sacsayhuaman. Return to hotel and overnight.
DAY 9: Cusco - Santiago de Chile
Breakfast at hotel.
Transfer to the Airport. Flight to Lima. Does not include air ticket
Arrival to Santiago de Chile. Reception at the airport and transfer to selected hotel. Overnight.
DAY 10: Santiago de Chile
Breakfast at hotel.
City tour. Half day
Founded in 1541, Santiago is a fun city which is full of history that talks to us through its neighborhoods, parks, squares, buildings and monuments. Our tour starts showing you the east and most modern area where we find El Golf, the new business district of the city; Alonso de Cordova, the boutique avenue of Santiago; and Providencia, which clearly shows the evolution of the capital since the mid-20th century. Later discover the historic center where you will see the Santa Lucia hill, the National Library, the Government Palace, the Central train station, the Club Hipico racetrack, the university district, the Plaza de Armas, the Central market, and the Museum of fine arts. To round-up the tour, visit Bellavista, the bohemian area of Santiago, and later the San Cristobal hill, the natural look-out point of the city.
DAY 11: Santiago de Chile - Easter Island
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to the Airport. Flight to Easter Island. Does not include air ticket.
After a 5 hours flight, arrival at Easter Island. Reception and transfer to your selected hotel, for accommodations with breakfast and including a welcome typical flowers collar.
DAY 12: Easter Island
Breakfast at hotel.
Departure for a full day tour to the northern coast including Rano Raraku volcano, the factory of the Moais, archaeological areas of Aka Hanga, Ahu Tongariki, Te Pito Kura, Ahu Nau Nau and Anakena beach with free time. Picnic lunch included.
Day 13: Easter Island
Breakfast at hotel.
Transfer to Hotel
INCLUDED: Meals as mentioned / Accomodation in the selected hotels with breakfast / Transfers airport - hotel - airport with guide / Professional and certified English speaking guide
- Cusco: Full day Sacred Valley (lunch not included) / Half day city tour + 4 ruins
- Machu Picchu: 01 entrance to Machu Picchu citadel / 01 lunch / Roundtrip train ticket / Meals as mentioned
NOT INCLUDED: International and domestic flights / Meals not mentioned
- Galapagos: Air ticket from Quito / Guayaquil to Galapagos: $ 550 per adult, $ 365 per child under 12 / Galapagos Entrance Fee: $100 adult, $50 children under 12, to be paid in cash upon arrival in Galapagos / Migration Control Card: $25 per person / Tips, medical services, travel insurance and others not specified / Round trip bus ticket Aguascalientes - Machu Picchu Citadel - Aguascalientes / Entraces/Tourist ticket (boleta turistico) in Cusco and Sacred Valley / Optional tours
Reservation Policies:
- Booking of services is subject to availability at the moment of quote and cannot be guaranteed until after receiving the confirmation request and/or down payment.
- Pre bookings at the hotels will expire on the date informed by our sales representative, we are not responsible for your booking after that date.
Transport and tours / Itinerary changes:
- Jaguar Aventura Tours could change the itinerary, the confirmed hotel or the departure times on grounds of force majeure, it should be defined in due time with the client and the agency.
- Jaguar Aventura Tours is not responsible for: airline delays, or other kind of transportation delays out of reach of Jaguar Aventura Tours.
Honeymoon Package
YOU and I, and PERU!
Forget the mainstream destinations! Come to Peru and experience yourself the unique and unforgettable honeymoon.
ITINERARY:
DAY 1: … ✈ LIMA
Arrival to Lima. Reception, transfer to hotel with guide and lodging
DAY 2: LIMA
Breakfast
Excursion half day: City Tour and Gold Museum (duration: 5 hours)
City Tour. It will take you 03 hours to travel into the past XVI century. You will visit Lima colonial enchantments like the Main Square located up today in the same area assigned by Francisco Pizarro, founder of Lima in 1535, the Cathedral, the Government Palace, we recommended you to attend the change of guard, the San Francisco Monastery, with its beautiful cloister and entrance, as well as the underground galleries or catacombs which were used as cemeteries during the Colony Period, we will appreciate then the Huaca Pucllana, which was considerate as a pre-Inca worshipping ceremonial center. Then you will travel back to the XX century visiting modern districts with beautiful squares, small squares and avenues, as well as Miraflores with its beautiful beaches, intensive commercial trading and active nightlife. You will visit the Love Park; it has a big sculpture representing a ¨Couple of Andean lovers ¨ with a great view of the Pacific Ocean.
Gold Museum. Thousand of gold pieces show us the great knowledge in gold-work that the Inkas developed. It shows also a great arm collection from the different parts of the world.
It includes transfer, guide and tickets.
DAY 3: LIMA ✈ CUSCO – SACRED VALLEY
Breakfast
Flight to Cusco. Upon arrival, reception at the airport and transfer without guide to hotel in Sacred Valley.
Free day for acclimatization. We recommend to visit the hotel’s spa or just enjoy your hotel room and the hotel’s instalation.
Lodging and dinner in hotel.
DAY 4: SACRED VALLEY – AGUASCALIENTES
Breakfast
Excursion Sacred Valley (Entrances not included)
SACRED VALLEY EXCURSION 08:00 pick up and head to the farming laboratory in Moray. This beautiful drive is about one hour and 20 minutes. On your drive, you will see the snow-capped peaks of the Andes, lush yellow fields of wheat, and some villages. Finally, you will arrive at the fascinating display of terraces in Moray. Moray boasts three amphitheater-like terraces, made by the Incas. These terraces, which are carved deep into the earth, in the shape of a bowl, were thought to be used to determine the optimal conditions for growing crops.
When you are done exploring Moray, you will head about two miles away, to the salt mines of Maras. This village is known as a former salt-producing center and is thought to date back all the way to pre-Incan times. There are over 3,000 salt pools carved into the mountain side, that are filled daily by a stream of water. This spectacular area is perfect for you if you wish to see something different than the ruins.
Lunch
Transfer to train station.
Travel by train to Machu Picchu Pueblo (this city was known before as Aguas Calientes)
Check in Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel or similar (5 minutes walk from the train station)
Services included in the Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel:
Assistance between Machu Picchu train station and the hotel
- DE-STRESS MASSAGE 30 MINUTES
- 02 a la carte dinner
Added Value: Welcome drink / Welcome gift / Tea time / Cocktail hour / Guided excursions within the hotel (Birds – Nature – Orchid – Tea – Twilight)
DAY 5: AGUASCALIENTES – MACHU PICCHU – AGUASCALIENTES
Breakfast
Take bus to Machu Picchu
Excursion Machu Picchu (entrance fee included) (not included roundtrip bus tickets to/from Machu Picchu CItadel)
Full day excursion to Machupicchu archeological complex, located in a subtropical Cusco area at 2 350 m.a.s.l. You will know the marvelous Machupicchu Citadel where you will walk trough its squares, temples, terraces, worship centers and its Royal Palace. You will also visit the “Intiwatana” or Solar Clock and several beautiful natural water fountains on rock carved. It includes lunch.
Lunch in Sanctuary Lodge included.
Return to Aguascalientes by bus and lodging.
DAY 6: AGUAS CALIENTES
Breakfast
Free day to enjoy the City together
DAY 7: AGUASCALIENTES – CUSCO
Breakfast
Take train from Aguascalientes train station (5 minutes walk from hotel) to Cusco. Upon arrival, reception, transfer to hotel and lodging. Free day for leisure.
Dinner at the hotel
DAY 8: CUSCO ✈ …
Breakfast
City Tour in Cusco walking through the Cathedral which its exterior and interior frontage is reinassance style. Inside, you will find beautiful cedar wood statues, like the chorus and the Pulpit, as well as the paintings of Cusco School, and some objects made on silver. You will also visit the Qorikancha or Sun Temple; nowadays is the Santo Domingo Church. Then you will go to the four surrounding ruins like The Sacsayhuaman Fortress, Q´enqo, Puca-Pucara and Tambomachay.
At the convenient time transfer to airport to take your flight back home.
END OF OUR SERVICE.
INCLUDED:
Lima:
Accommodation (2 nights) in Hotel Meliá in Junior Suite Room / “Just married” in room breakfast 01 bottle of champagne -Chocolate - Flower arrangement - Rose petals - A la carte lunch - Late check out at 18:00 - Swimming pool and sauna
City Tour + Gold Museum (private). Duration: 5 hrs iincluding entrance fee / Private transfer airport – hotel – airport
Cusco – Sacred Valley – Machu Picchu:
Hotels: Accommodation (01 night) at Aranwa Cusco Boutique hotel in Junior Suite Room + dinner / Accommodation (03 nights) at Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel at Aguascalientes / Accommodation (01 night) in Aranwa Sacred Valley Hotel & Wellness + dinner
Private transfer / Reception at the airport / Transfer airport / hotel Aranwa in Sacred Valley (without guide), transfer hotel in hotel in Cusco – airport (with guide) / City Tour + 4 ruins (with profesional and certified bilingual guide) / Guided tour at Machu Picchu with local expert + entrance fee / Excursion Maras and Moray + dinner / Roundtrip executive class train tickets from Ollantaytambo to Aguascalientes / Professional and Certified bilingual guide / Assistanc between Machu Picchu tran station and the hotel
- DE-STRESS MASSAGE 30 MINUTES
- 02 a la carte dinner
Added Value:
- Welcome drink
- Welcome gift
- Tea time
- Cocktail hour
- Guided excursions within the hotel (Birds – Nature – Orchid – Tea – Twilight)
NOT INCLUDED: Airline tickets Lima - Cusco - Lima / Round-trip bus tickets from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu Archaeological Site Usd26 / Boleto Turistico (Tourist ticket) usd40 / Cathedral and Coricancha entry fee / Optional Huayna Picchu Trek / Optional Machu Picchu Mountain Hike
Peru Bolivia Chile
Lima - Cuzco - Ollantayatambo - Machu Picchu - La Paz - Uyuni - Santiago de Chile - Punta Arenas - Puerto Natales
1 Day: LIMA
Reception at Lima´s Jorge Chavez airport. Transfer to your hotel (with guide). Lodging. Free day for personal activities
2 Day: LIMA
Breakfast
City Tour. It will take you 02 hours to travel into the past XVI century. You will visit Lima colonial enchantments like the Main Square located up today in the same area assigned by Francisco Pizarro, founder of Lima in 1535, the Cathedral, the Government Palace, we recommended you to attend the change of guard, the San Francisco Monastery, with its beautiful cloister and entrance, as well as the underground galleries or catacombs which were used as cemeteries during the Colony Period, we will appreciate then the Huaca Pucllana, which was considerate as a pre-Inca worshipping ceremonial center. Then you will travel back to the XX century visiting modern districts with beautiful squares, small squares and avenues, as well as Miraflores with its beautiful beaches, intensive commercial trading and active nightlife. You will visit the Love Park; it has a big sculpture representing a ¨Couple of Andean lovers ¨ with a great view of the Pacific Ocean.
Larco Museum. We will start the tour taking you to the Larco Museum to meet the largest and most impressive pre-columbian art collection in the world.
Located in an 18th century vice-royal mansion, built on a pre-columbian pyramid of the 17th century, its new galleries display the best and most complete collection of gold and silver of Peru together with its famous collection .The best way to enjoy Lima and its history.
3 Day: LIMA - CUSCO - SACRED VALLEY
Breakfast
Transfer to airport. Flight to Cusco. Reception at Velasco Astete airport and transfer to Sacred Valley.
Awanacancha located to 45 minutes from Cusco. It is a weaving traditional centre which is integrated by the local people who make the typical weaving handmade and by using the natural elements of the area. Also there are the Andean camelid such as: llamas, alpacas, vicunas and guanacos which wools are used for the wool fabric.
4 Day: SACRED VALLEY – OLLANTAYTAMBO RUINS - MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO
Breakfast
Transfer to Ollantaytambo. You’ll visit the Inca settlement at Ollantaytambo and explore the ruins of its fortress and the Temple of the Sun, a mysterious structure composed of giant 12-foot (3.5-m) stones.
You’ll catch the train to the town of Aguas Calientes, gateway to Machu Picchu.
Full day excursion to Machupicchu archeological complex, located in a subtropical Cusco area at 2 350 m.a.s.l.
Transfer from your hotel to the train station to start your guided visit. You will know the marvelous Machupicchu Citadel where you will walk trough its squares, temples, terraces, worship centers and its Royal Palace. You will also visit the “Intiwatana” or Solar Clock and several beautiful natural water fountains on rock carved.
It includes lunch.
In the afternoon, return to Cusco by train followed by a reception and transfer to your hotel.
5 Day: CUSCO
Breakfast
City Tour in Cusco walking through the Cathedral which its exterior and interior frontage is renacentist style. Inside, you will find beautiful cedar wood statues, like the chorus and the Pulpit, as well as the paintings of Cusco School, and some objects made on silver.
You will also visit the Qorikancha or Sun Temple; nowadays is the Santo Domingo Church. Then you will go to the four surrounding ruins like The Sacsayhuaman Fortress, Q´enqo, Puca-Pucara and Tambomachay.
6 Day: CUSCO - LA PAZ
Breakfast
At fixed time, you will be transferred to the airport. Flight to La Paz.
Transfer to Airport.
7 Day: LA PAZ
Breakfast
City Tour. The city of contrasts, both topographically and culturally. Topographically, La Paz has an impressive setting and the view is staggering. It lies at the bottom of a huge canyon with triple-peaked snow covered Illimani Mountain providing dramatic backdrop. It belongs to the same scenic league as Rio, Cape Town, San Francisco or Hong Kong. The multicultural and multiethnic contrast is also fascinating. In no other capital of Latin America are there such differences between their inhabitants; from indigenous women in traditional bowler hats and voluminous skirts, selling Andean crops on the sidewalks, to businessmen hurrying to their modern office buildings.
Tiwanaku ruins.
t was one of the world’s greatest and largest running empires, as well as, the oldest civilization in the Americas - the cradle of America man that comprised nearly half of present-day Bolivia, southern parts of Peru, the Northwest section of Argentina and nearly half of Chile.
The site, which was once the capital of this empire, is just one hour away from La Paz.
At one time, over 20,000 people lived in this city and the Tiawanakean people were many centuries ahead of Europe in technology and farming until the civilization mysteriously disappeared around 1,150 B.C
8 Day: LA PAZ - UYUNI
Breakfast
Transfer to airport. Flight to Uyuni.
At 10.00 am. We are going to visit the cemetery of trains where you can see the remains of 19th and 20th century steam locomotives. Arrival at Colchani. It is the best place to observe the methods of salt extraction, continuation to the Incahuasi Island(better known as Fish Island) this is the main destination for most salt-desert tours. Fish Island is an oasis with a unique and isolated ecosystem that is populated by giant cacti up to 10 meters high; the lunch will be served in the middle of the Salt Flat. We are going to visit also the mummies in Pucara de Ayque, and after the amazing sunset on the salt flat we’re going to go back to Colchan
Arrive and accommodation at Palacio de Sal Hotel, the first hotel entirely made of salt. After dinner walk around the hotel, the sky at this latitude is considered as one of the cleanest skies in the world Lunch / Dinner.
9 Day: UYUNI - LA PAZ
Breakfast
Departure to Pucara de Ayque at the foothills of Thunupa Volcano, where you’ll be able to watch ancient ruins and mummies, after that transfer to Uyuni. Incl. Lunch.
Transfer to airport. Flight to Uyuni. Transfer to Hotel.
NOTES ABOUT THE TOURS The itinerary could change in rainy season (From December to March) for the salt flat zone due to flooding in the area.
10 Day: LA PAZ - SANTIAGO DE CHILE
Breakfast
Transfer to airport. Flight to Santiago de Chile. Transfer to Hotel.
City Tour. Enjoy a comprehensive introduction to the Chilean capital on this 4-hour sightseeing tour. Admire architectural landmarks like La Moneda Palace and Santiago Cathedral; learn more about Chile’s history as you tour the city’s colonial center and shop for traditional handicrafts and souvenirs
11 Day: SANTIAGO DE CHILE - PUNTA ARENAS – PUERTO NATALES
Breakfast at hotel.
Transfer to airport and board flight towards Punta Arenas.
Transfer to Puerto Natales, located 153 m and a 4 hours drive
Arrival and transfer to the selected hotel for accommodations with breakfast
12 Day: PUERTO NATALES – PAINE NATIONAL PARK - PUERTO NATALES
Breakfast at hotel.
Morning departure for a full day regular tour to the Paine National Park, and have the opportunity to enjoy the most wonderful views provided by the many lakes and rivers and the Horns and Towers del Paine, together with abundant native flora and fauna
Lunch not included
Return to Puerto Natales and your hotel.
13 Day: PUERTO NATALES - BALMACEDA AND SERRANO GLACIERS - PUERTO NATALES
Breakfast at hotel.
Morning departure to the Bernardo O´higgins National Park, which is considered to be the biggest national park in Chile and walks through the forests of millenaries Lengas, Guindos, Ñires, Calafates and Notros and a visit to the Balmaceda and Serrano glaciers.
This tour operates during Low Season, April to September, only on Sundays and operations will depend on weather conditions.
Lunch is included.
Return to Puerto Natales and your hotel.
14 Day: PUERTO NATALES - PUNTA ARENAS - SANTIAGO DE CHILE
Breakfast at hotel.
Transfer to Punta Arenas and direct transfer to airport on time to board flight to Santiago.
Peru Chile Colombia 11 days - 10 nights
Lima – Cuzco – Sacred Valley – Machu Picchu – Santiago de Chile– Easter Islands - Cartagena
DAY 1: LIMA
Arrival to Lima. Reception, transfer from airport to hotel. Lodging.
City Tour in the afternoon, depends on your flight.
It will take you 03 hours to travel into the past XVI century. You will visit Lima colonial enchantments like the Main Square located up today in the same area assigned by Francisco Pizarro, founder of Lima in 1535, the Cathedral, the Government Palace, we recommended you to attend the change of guard, the San Francisco Monastery, with its beautiful cloister and entrance, as well as the underground galleries or catacombs which were used as cemeteries during the Colony Period, we will appreciate then the Huaca Pucllana, which was considerate as a pre-Inca worshipping ceremonial center. Then you will travel back to the XX century visiting modern districts with beautiful squares, small squares and avenues, as well as Miraflores with its beautiful beaches, intensive commercial trading and active nightlife. You will visit the Love Park; it has a big sculpture representing a ¨Couple of Andean lovers ¨ with a great view of the Pacific Ocean.
DAY 2: LIMA – CUSCO – SACRED VALLEY – AGUASCALIENTES
In the morning you will be transferred to airport to take your flight to Cusco.
Upon arrival, you will be transferred to Sacred Valley and have your half day excursion Maras and Moray.
Salt mines of Maras: Las Salineras de Maras has an impressive saline exploitation complex, located in the area called Qoripujio, at an approximate distance of 4 km from the town of Maras. It has salt mines, which were already exploited since the Incas (time of the Incas) as a means of economic exchange and values. From Maras you can get to visit the salt mines by a bridle path; for the place it is very usual to find animals that carry the sacks of salt extracted from the natural salt pans.
The circular terraces of Moray: Moray is a center of gigantic natural depressions or holes which were used to build (in its contours) terraces or agricultural platforms with their respective irrigation channels. The most important thing is the average annual temperature difference between the top and the bottom of the depressions that difference reaches up to 15 ° C. The biggest hole has a depth of 150 m. and the average height of the platforms is 1.80 m. among them.
Not included: entrances and lunch.
In the evening transfer to Aguascalientes by train. Lodging in hotel in Aguascalientes.
DAY 3: MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO
Today after breakfast you will have a full day excursion to Machu Picchu. And then travel by train to Cusco. Lodging.
You will know the marvelous Machupicchu Citadel where you will walk trough its squares, temples, terraces, worship centers and its Royal Palace. You will also visit the “Intiwatana” or Solar Clock and several beautiful natural water fountains on rock carved.
DAY 4: CUSCO – SANTIAGO DE CHILE
Breakfast
Transfer to airport to take flight to Santiago. Arrival, transfer to hotel, lodging.
DAY 5: SANTIAGO – EASTER ISLANDS
Breakfast
Transfer to airport to take your flight to Easter Island.
DAY 6: EASTER ISLAND
Breakfast
Today you have a full day excursion Anakena.
Tour begins with a visit to Ahu Vaihu where the moai statues of 8 large, and then proceed to Ahu Akahanga, large stove, which is a long stone pillar with 4 statues of the fallen. According to legend, this place is the tomb of the first king of the island Hoto Matua. Then you will visit Ahu Tongariki - the largest tombstone ever built on the island, which was destroyed by the tsunami in 1960 and then again re-established. Now there are 15 statues lined up in rows.
In earlier times, the islanders were convinced that the moai protect their land and themselves from evil spirits. Until now, no one can understand in what way people could create them. The vast majority of the statues lie unfinished in the quarries or along ancient roads. Some of them were frozen in the depths of the volcano Rano Raraku, some beyond the crest of the volcano and the like are sent to the ocean. It is a volcano and will tour the following paragraph. In its vicinity was found about 400 statues in various stages of completeness. Then you will visit the Bay of La Te Ahu Perous and Pitot Crewe, which is called the "Navel of the Earth." End trip visiting the beach of Anak. According to legend it was here first stepped ashore King Hoto Matua. The beautiful nature of this place and beautiful sand beaches are dazzling.
DAY 7: EASTER ISLAND – SANTIAGO DE CHILE - CARTAGENA
After breakfast you will be transferred to airport to take your flight to Santiago de Chile.
Flight to Cartagena, Colombia.
DAY 8: CARTAGENA
Transfer from airport to Hotel Las Americas or similar Hotel
DAY 9: CARTAGENA
Breakfast
AM City Tour half day
DAY 10: CARTAGENA
Breakfast
Free day
DAY 11: CARTAGENA
Breakfast
Transfer to airport
Price per person, USD
USD 3160 in Doble or Triple minimum 3 persons
Hotels 3*
Included:
- Lima: 02 transfers, City Tour
- Cusco: Transfers, Sacred Valley, FD Machu Picchu (lunch in Machu Picchu)
- Flight Lima / Cusco
- Easter Islands: trasnfers, FD Anakena (lunch incl.)
Not Included:
- Entrances in Cusco and Sacred Valley
- Roundtrip bus ticket USD 26
- Guide in Santiago de Chile
- Entrance to Easter Islands
- Flight Cusco / Santiago / Isla de Pascua / Cartagena
Note:
• The programmed route can be changed. The number of trips is not changed.
Reservation Policies:
Booking of services is subject to availability at the moment of quote and cannot be guaranteed until after receiving the confirmation request and/or down payment.
Pre bookings at the hotels will expire on the date informed by our sales representative, we are not responsible for your booking after that date.
Transport and tours / Itinerary changes:
Jaguar Aventura Tours could change the itinerary, the confirmed hotel or the departure times on grounds of force majeure, it should be defined in due time with the client and the agency.
Jaguar Aventura Tours is not responsible for: airline delays, or other kind of transportation delays out of reach of Jaguar Aventura Tours.
Ecuador Peru Chile 11 days / 10 nights
Quito – Lima – Cusco – Sacred Valley – Machu Picchu Pueblo – Machu – Picchu - Santiago de Chile – Easter Island
DAY 1: Quito
Arrival in quito, a bilingual guide will pick you up from the airport and transfer you to the hotel. He will be able to assist you in anything you may need. Accommodation in selected Hotel.
DAY 2: Quito,
City tour + Middle of the World, 5 hrs
The tour begins with a great view of the Orellana path and Guapulo Sanctuary (XVII Century). Afterwards, walk in the old city visiting the Independence Square, surrounded by important historical buildings. Visit the Cathedral (XVI Century), the Presidential Palace, El Sagrario Church (XVII Century), and La Compañia de Jesus (XVII Century), one of the most beautiful baroque churches in South America.
Later we will drive 15 km north of Quito, towards the Middle of the World where the equatorial line divides the northern and southern hemispheres. We will visit the main monument built in honor of the french scientific expedition that arrived in Ecuador in the XVIII century to determine the correct location of the equator line. Here you will have the opportunity to visit the Ethnographic Museum, located inside the Equator Monument, which shows a display of the main cultures of Ecuador or visit the Inti Ñan Museum, a scientific and cultural museum, located in the exact crossing of the Equator Line. Accommodation in selected Hotel.
DAY 3: Quito - Lima
Transfer to the Airport. Flight to Lima. Does not include air ticket
Arrival at Lima’s international airport. Reception and transfer to selected hotel. Check in.
City Tour. Guided sightseeing tour to the most attractive and important sites in Lima, the "City of Kings". The tour includes Lima's Historical Centre, passing by Plaza San Martin, Plaza Mayor. We will visit the Convent and Church of San Francisco, considered by some as the greatest architectural complex of Colonial Art in America and Cultural Heritage of Humanity. We then drive through the residential Districts. We will visit traditional residential areas of Lima, such as El Olivar of San Isidro, Miraflores and Larcomar.
Panoramic view of the “Pucllana Pyramid” a magnificent ceremonial and archeological center built in the 4th century a.D. and considered a “sacred village” by the Incas. The Viceroyalty of Perú was the most important of the Spanish Empire and Lima was its capital.
DAY 4: Lima - Cusco - Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu Pueblo
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to the airport to board your flight to Cusco.
Reception and transfer to Sacred Valley.
Excursion. It does not include lunch.
Transfer to the train station. Train to Aguas Calientes.
DAY 5: Machu Picchu - Cusco
Breakfast at hotel.
Transfer to the train station to board your train bound for Aguas Calientes (Hot Springs). The ride is on a panoramic train and takes three hours and a half hours approximately.
Upon arrival transfer to the bus station to take the shuttle service uphill to Machu Picchu’s citadel (35 minutes).
The guided tour of the sacred citadel of Machu Picchu
Lunch included. Return to Cusco in the afternoon. Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Overnight. (B,L)
DAY 6: Cusco - Machu Picchu - Cusco
Breakfast at hotel.
Visit Cusco’s four nearby ruins:Kenko, Puka Pukara, Tambomachay and the fortress of Sacsayhuaman. Return to hotel and overnight.
DAY 7: Cusco - Santiago de Chile
Breakfast at hotel.
Transfer to the Airport. Flight to Lima. Does not include air ticket
Arrival to Santiago de Chile. Reception at the airport and transfer to selected hotel. Overnight.
DAY 8: Santiago de Chile
Breakfast at hotel.
City tour. Half day
Founded in 1541, Santiago is a fun city which is full of history that talks to us through its neighborhoods, parks, squares, buildings and monuments. Our tour starts showing you the east and most modern area where we find El Golf, the new business district of the city; Alonso de Cordova, the boutique avenue of Santiago; and Providencia, which clearly shows the evolution of the capital since the mid-20th century. Later discover the historic center where you will see the Santa Lucia hill, the National Library, the Government Palace, the Central train station, the Club Hipico racetrack, the university district, the Plaza de Armas, the Central market, and the Museum of fine arts. To round-up the tour, visit Bellavista, the bohemian area of Santiago, and later the San Cristobal hill, the natural look-out point of the city.
DAY 9: Santiago de Chile - Easter Island
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to the Airport. Flight to Easter Island. Does not include air ticket.
After a 5 hours flight, arrival at Easter Island. Reception and transfer to your selected hotel, for accommodations with breakfast and including a welcome typical flowers collar.
DAY 10: Easter Island
Breakfast at hotel.
Departure for a full day tour to the northern coast including Rano Raraku volcano, the factory of the Moais, archaeological areas of Aka Hanga, Ahu Tongariki, Te Pito Kura, Ahu Nau Nau and Anakena beach with free time. Picnic lunch included.
Day 11: Easter Island
Breakfast at hotel.
Transfer to Hotel
Price per person, USD
USD 2760 per person in Doble, Triple
Minimum 3 persons
Hotels 4*, except hotel in Isla de Pascua Hotel 3 *
INCLUDED: Accommodation to suggested hotels on program or similar, including breakfast / Tours according to the program in private with English Speaking Guide / Transfers airports/ hotels/ airports in private / 01 entrance to Machu Picchu / Roundtrip Train ticket / Meals mentioned in the program
NOT INCLUDED: Airfares / Round Trip bus ticket Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes usd 26 / Optional excursion / Entrances to Sacred Valley and Cusco (boleto turístico) USD 56/ Entrance to Easter Island usd 85 / Meals not mentioned / Miscellaneous and personal expenses
Reservation Policies:
Booking of services is subject to availability at the moment of quote and cannot be guaranteed until after receiving the confirmation request and/or down payment.
Pre bookings at the hotels will expire on the date informed by our sales representative, we are not responsible for your booking after that date.
Transport and tours / Itinerary changes:
Jaguar Aventura Tours could change the itinerary, the confirmed hotel or the departure times on grounds of force majeure, it should be defined in due time with the client and the agency.
Jaguar Aventura Tours is not responsible for: airline delays, or other kind of transportation delays out of reach of Jaguar Aventura Tours.
Galapagos – Machu Picchu 9 Days / 8 Nights
Day 1 GALAPAGOS
Santa Cruz Island: Upon your arrival to Baltra Airport, a guide will be waiting for you to take you to Hotel. Once you arrive you will settle in the hotel and have lunch at Aqua Bar –Restaurant. In the afternoon, you will be transferred to Charles Darwin Research Station, where you will learn about the conservation efforts that have been made in the island to preserve the tortoise’s species. End of the day and dinner
Day 2 GALAPAGOS
Day Tour to an uninhabited island (Bartolome, North Seymour, South Plaza or Santa Fe, based on availability).
Bartolome: One of the youngest and smallest islands at the Archipelago, you can climb to the highest point of this spot to have a magnificent view of the entire island, along Pinnacle Rock, one of the most beautiful sites in the entire Archipelago North Seymour: This island was formed by an uplift and it has a circular path which you can take while seeing frigate birds courting the females, and also blue footed boobies that also nest here South Plaza: With just 130 meters wide, it is formed by a white sand beach and black lava at its coast. You can take a trek to the highest point at the island from which you can see various species of birds. You can also spot marine iguanas, land iguanas and hybrids of this species. Santa Fe: This is a central island, that has as a visit place an incredible bay of turquoise water, protected by a natural coral barrier, where you can spot sea lion colonies. This place is home to one of the two species of marine iguanas that reside in the islands. This is an excellent spot to snorkel along sea turtles, sea lions and various species of fish
Day 3: GALAPAGOS
Day Tour to an uninhabited island (Bartolome, North Seymour, South Plaza or Santa Fe, based on availability).
Day 4: GALAPAGOS
Santa Cruz Island: Early in the morning, after breakfast, you will be transferred to Santa Cruz Highlands, where you will visit a ranch to see GalapagosGiant Tortoises roaming freely. In the afternoon you will do a 45- minute walk to Tortuga Bay beach, where you can just relax at the shore or swim.
Day 5: GALAPAGOS – QUITO/GUAYAQUIL - LIMA
Baltra airport: After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport to take your flight to Lima.
Arrival, check in to hotel, overnight.
Day 6: LIMA - CUSCO - SACRED VALLEY
Reception at Velasco Astete airport and transfer to Sacred Valley.
Excursion to the Sacred Valley of the Inkas. We will visit a typical market in the town of Pisac where you can get typical handcraft at the best prices.
We enjoy our lunch
Lodging.
Day 7: SACRED VALLEY / MACHU PICCHU / CUSCO
Full day excursion to Machupicchu archeological complex, located in a subtropical Cusco area at 2 350 m.a.s.l.
Transfer from your hotel to the train station to start your guided visit. You will know the marvelous Machupicchu Citadel where you will walk trough its squares, temples, terraces, worship centers and its Royal Palace. You will also visit the “Intiwatana” or Solar Clock and several beautiful natural water fountains on rock carved.
It includes lunch.
In the afternoon, return to Cusco by train followed by a reception and transfer to your hotel in Cusco.
Day 8: CUSCO
City Tour in Cusco walking through the Cathedral which its exterior and interior frontage is renacentist style. Inside, you will find beautiful cedar wood statues, like the chorus and the Pulpit, as well as the paintings of Cusco School, and some objects made on silver. You will also visit the Qorikancha or Sun Temple; nowadays is the Santo Domingo Church. Then you will go to the four surrounding ruins like The Sacsayhuaman Fortress, Q´enqo, Puca-Pucara and Tambomachay.
Day 9: CUSCO
At fixed time, you will be transferred to the airport to your international or domestic departure
INCLUDED: Meals as mentioned / Accomodation in the selected hotels with breakfast / Transfers airport - hotel - airport with guide / Professional and certified English speaking guide
- Cusco: Full day Sacred Valley (lunch not included) / Half day city tour + 4 ruins
- Machu Picchu: 01 entrance to Machu Picchu citadel / 01 lunch / Roundtrip train ticket / Meals as mentioned
NOT INCLUDED: International and domestic flights / Meals not mentioned
- Galapagos: Air ticket from Quito / Guayaquil to Galapagos: $ 550 per adult, $ 365 per child under 12 / Galapagos Entrance Fee: $100 adult, $50 children under 12, to be paid in cash upon arrival in Galapagos / Migration Control Card: $25 per person / Tips, medical services, travel insurance and others not specified / Round trip bus ticket Aguascalientes - Machu Picchu Citadel - Aguascalientes / Entraces/Tourist ticket (boleta turistico) in Cusco and Sacred Valle / Optional tours
Brasil-Bolivia-Peru-Uruguay VIP Tour
Day 1. Sao Paulo
Private transfer to hotel with guide. Check in hotel.
Day 2. Sao Paulo
Breakfast
09:00 City Tour (Cultural Architectonic Tour). Duration: approx. 6 hrs.
After breakfast you will go on a Cultural Architectonic tour. A tour focused on contemporary and modern architecture, including the Octavio Bridge Frias (Ponte Estaiada), the Building of the Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism at USP (FAU-USP) and the Morumbi Stadium (both works by Villanova Artigas). Following to Ibirapuera Park, we will see the “Oca”, and the Ciccillo Matarazzo Pavilion (works by Niemeyer), the Museum of Modern Art (by Lina Bo Bardi), also the Hotel Unique, by Architect Ruy Othake. We will continue with a visit to the Higienópolis neighborhood, the birthplace of Modern Architecture, with the presentation of works by award-winning architects as Paulo Mendes da Rocha, Isay Weinfield, Carlos Bratke and Franz Heep, in addition to visiting Copan, the largest residential building made of concrete in Brazil. Visiting stops: Higienópolis, FAU / USP, Ibirapuera and Copan.
Day 3. Sao Paulo
Breakfast
10:00 City Tour. Duration: approx. 4 hrs.
After breakfast you will go on a city tour in Sao Paulo. A walk through the most representative tourist spots in the city. The tour starts with the presentation of Ibirapuera Park, our main green area, where we expose the historical importance of the Obelisk to São Paulo and the Monument to the Flags, in addition to several works by Oscar Niemeyer, such as the Museum of Contemporary Art (MAC) and Oca. We will continue through the noble neighborhoods of Jardins, with an emphasis on the architectural design of Hotel Unique and the traditional Church of Nossa Senhora do Brasil, until we reach Vila Madalena, where we will visit the unusual and colorful Beco do Batman, with his graffiti-covered murals. Afterwards, we will cross the emblematic Avenida Paulista, and then we can see the imposing Copan and Italy buildings, as well as the Anhangabaú Valley, Municipal Theater, City Hall, Courtyard of the College, São Bento Monastery and the magnificent Metropolitan Cathedral, located at Praça da Sé Visiting stops: Ibirapuera (Monument to the Flags and Museum of Contemporary Art - MAC) and Beco do Batman.
Lunch.
Day 4. SAO PAULO ✈ LA PAZ
Transfer to airport (with driver only).
Arrival, private transfer to hotel with guide
SUITES CAMINO REAL HOTEL
Day 5. La Paz
Breakfast
09:00 City Tour + Moon Valley (Half day)
Visit the famous Witch Doctor's Market, San Francisco Colonial Church and the typical handicrafts of the Sagarnaga Street.The tour continues to Plaza Murillo where the Cathedral, the Government Palace and the National Congress buildings are located. Then, visit the famous colonial street Jaen where interesting museums are clustered together. To change scenery the tour continues to the residential areas of Obrajes, Calacoto and La Florida. The tour ends with a visit to the unique Moon Valley, where passengers will have the opportunity to walk around, and visit a ceramic workshop with a demonstration of the art of pottery.
Transfer to the Cable Car Station to enjoy the incredible experience to fly between the mountains on board of the most modern and unique transportation mean of South America. During the ride amazing views of the city will be spotted. (with private ENG guide)
Private transport, ENG guide and admission fees are included.
Note: All museums in Bolivia close sunday afternoon and mondays all day.
TIWANAKU RUINS
13:00 Pick up, visit the epic city of Tiwanaku, the capital of an ancient civilization. Located 72 km away form the city of La Paz and near the south-eastern shores of Lake Titikaka. During its greatest times, the capital of Tiwanaku was the largest in the world and considered to be the Cradle of all American Civilizations. This pre-Inca ruins started endless archeological debates, the most recent radiocarbon 14 tests show that this edifications date back to 1580 B.C.
In this ancient breath taking city we will visit the Kalasasaya (Sun) temple, Semisubterranean (Earth) Temple, Akapana Pyramid and the legendary Sun Gate, the tour also takes us to the museum filled with ceramic objects and tools from previous civilizations prior to the Incas
Day 6. La Paz
Box breakfast
SCENERY PROGRAM FULL DAY – CATAMARAN CRUISE (SHARED REGULAR SERVICE)
La Paz – Copacabana – Sun Island (South) – Intiwata Complex – Titicaca Lake – La Paz
05:25 Early land transfer to Copacabana.
Early land transfer to Copacabana for a brief visit and then board the catamaran cruise ship to sail to Sun Island, birthplace of the Inca Empire. In this legendary island visit the Inca's Gar den, Stairs and Fountain.
The itinerary continues with the Inti Wata Cultural Complex, which includes the Ekako Underground Museum, the Traditional Medicine and the Titikaka Reed Shipbuilders Display Centres, the Pachamama agricultural Inca Terraces, a handicraft center, the Intica Lounge, and, at the Manco Kapac gazer, the largest variety of Andean camelids. Our Complex also includes a unique sailing experience aboard a huge Titikaka traditional reed vessel for a panoramic visit to the Pilkokaina Inca Palace. Return to the catamaran to enjoy a buffet lunch on board and then continue with a land transfer to La Paz city.
***The sequence of visits might be modified***
Included: Shared land transportation from and to hotel, shared sailing on board the catamaran cruise ship, visits mentioned in the program, private ENG guide service, entrance and embarkation fee.
Not Included: Drinks, tips, personal expenses.
Day 7. La Paz - Uyuni
Box breakfast
A.M. Private transfer to airport. Flight to Uyuni.
We are going to visit the trains’ cemetery where we can see the remains of 19th and 20th century steam locomotives. Arrive to Colchani, it is the best place to observe the methods of salt extraction, continuation to Incahuasi Island (better known as Fish Island) this is the main destination for most salt-desert tours. Fish Island is an oasis with a unique and isolated ecosystem that is populated by giant cacti up to 10 meters high; the lunch will be served in the middle of the Salt Flat.
Sunset in Salt Flat!
You will have amazing sunset view in the middle of the Salt Flat, an unforgettable experience.
After the sunser we are going back to Colchani. Arrival and transfer to hotel.
Day 8. Uyuni
NOTE: In rainy seasons from December to March, the tours to the salt flat is only allowed until some sprecific kilometers to the salt flat.
We can’t predict how will be the salt flat in the final of February, in base of the salt falt is flooded, the itinerary will be:
10.00 We are going to visit the trains’ cemetery where we can see the remains of 19th and 20th century steam locomotives. Arrive to Colchani, it is the best place to observe the methods of salt extraction, continuation to Playa Blanca to visit the Rally Dakar monument and the flags square where visitor of all the world leave a flag of their country as a souvenir of their visit. The lunch will be served in the middle of the Salt Flat.
Sunset in Salt Flat!
Enjoy the rest of the afternoon with the impressive mirror effect landscape that occurs in the salt flat during the rainy season.
Hotel CRISTAL SAMAÑA (Salt hotel, made of blocks of salt)
Check in: 15:00, Check out: 12:00
Day 9. Uyuni - La Paz
Breakfast
Hotel check out. (You can leave your luggages in the hotel storage while you go on tour).
10:00 Pick up and departure to Pucara Ayque at the foothills of Thunupa Volcano, where we’ll be able to watch ancient ruins and mummies, the lunch will be served in the middle of the salt flat, at convenient time transfer out to the airport in Uyuni, with estimated arrival time:
P.m. Arrival, private transfer from airport to hotel.
Check in hotel, overnight. SUITES CAMINO REAL HOTEL
*NOTE: UYUNI In rainy seasons from December to March, the tours to the salt flat is only allowed until some sprecific kilometers to the salt flat.
We can’t predict how will be the salt flat in the final of February, in base of the salt falt is flooded, the itinerary will be:
10:00 Departure to the salt flat to visit Ojos del Salar (eyes of the salt flat) an interesting water phenomenon that happens near Colchani. Then visit to the areas of production of the salt blocks. The lunch will be served in the middle of the salt flat. At convenient time transfer out to the airport on Uyuni.
Day 10. La Paz - Cusco
Breakfast
Transfer to airport. Flight to Cusco.
Transfer to Hotel.
Day 11. Cusco - Machu Picchu - Cusco
Breakfast at hotel.
Transfer to the train station to board your train bound for Aguas Calientes (Hot Springs). The ride is on a panoramic train and takes three hours and a half hours approximately.
Upon arrival transfer to the bus station to take the shuttle service uphill to Machu Picchu’s citadel (35 minutes).
The guided tour of the sacred citadel of Machu Picchu
Lunch included. Return to Cusco in the afternoon. Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Overnight. (B,L)
Day 12: Cusco - La Paz
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to airport. Flight to La Paz.
Transfer to Hotel.
Day 13: La Paz - Montevideo
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to airport. Flight to Montevideo.
Pick up at Montevideo Airport and immediate transfer in private car with ENG guide to Hotel Hyatt Centric.
HYATT CENTRIC MONTEVIDEO
Check in: 14:00 Check out: 12:00
Day 14. Montevideo
Breakfast
PUNTA DEL ESTE & PIRIÁPOLIS
08:30 Pick up at Hotel Hyatt Centric to begin tour to Punta del Este and Piriapolis in private car with ENG guide.
This full day tour begins taking the Interbalnearia highway to arrive to PIRIAPOLIS, one of the main resorts on the Uruguayan coast. We will walk along it´s promenade, where we find the Argentino Hotel and later reach the top of Cerro San Antonio from where we have a magnificent view.
Later we will head east to our next destination: Punta Ballena, where Casapueblo is located (Entrance Fee Included). Formerly residence and atelier of artist Carlos Páez Vilaro. We will have free time to visit it and enjoy the beautiful views from it´s balconies.
Route continues to finally reach PUNTA DEL ESTE, the most popular and glamorous.
resort of South America. We will visit its residential neighborhoods, the Mansa and Brava Beaches, La Barra de Maldonado and Waving Bridges. Later we will visit the Peninsula, its marina, the old part of the city and downtown.
Free time and lunch at restaurant is included. Return to Montevideo arriving at the hotel at the end of the afternoon.
Day 15. Montevideo
Breakfast
COLONIA DEL SACRAMENTO
08:30 Pick up at Hotel Hyatt Centric to begin tour to Colonia del Sacramento in private car with ENG guide.
Colonia del Sacramento is a 17th-century Portuguese city, declared as World Heritage Site by UNESCO for its well-preserved architectural. The tour also includes visits to Colonia Suiza and Nueva Helvecia, its Founders Square and Sanctuary of the Virgin of Schoenstatt.
Once in COLONIA DEL SACRAMENTO, we will visit the Calle de los Suspiros (Street of The Sighs), the Santísimo Sacramento Church, San Pedro`s Bastion, the Polvorín, the Lighthouse, the Spanish and Portuguese Museums and Antique Tiles Museum (Ticket not included).
We will visit the Downtown area, the Port, Ferrando Beach and the Forest Reserve, its beautiful coastal boulevard, until we reach the area of Real de San Carlos where we will see the Bull´s Ring, the Paleta Vasca Fronton, the Horse Racetrack, the Church of San Benito and the Old Pier.
Free time and lunch at restaurant is included. Return to Montevideo arriving at the hotel at the end of the afternoon.
Day 16. Montevideo
Breakfast
10:30 Pick up at Hotel Hyatt Centric to begin Montevideo City Tour in private car with English guide (previous check out at hotel should be done)
Tour begins at Independence Square, where we will find Palacio Salvo building, formerly tallest building in South America in 20s decade, the Government Palace, the Citadel Gate, old entrance gate to the "Old City", the statue and the mausoleum of General José Artigas, national hero. We will visit the Solís Theater, built in 1860, the Matriz Square, the Cabildo and the Cathedral of Montevideo.
12:30 Free time and lunch at Mercado del Puerto´s BBQ is included.
14:00 Continue city tour The visit continues through the Prado, aristocratic neighborhood of the early XX century, with its Rose Garden; Batlle Park, the monument of La Carreta, the historic Centenario Stadium, home of the first FIFA Football World Cup in 1930; and the residential neighborhoods of Carrasco and Punta Gorda and Virgilio Square along the promenade.
Next and immediately after finishing the tour, our vehicle will transfer you to International Airport with an estimated arriving time at 15:30 hrs.
Transfer to airport