Magical Peru: Machu Picchu, Cusco and The Sacred Valley
Tours are given in April, May, and September through December.
Planned trips for 2007: late March and either July or August
Stay in a beautiful new bed and breakfast, Paz y Luz, the home of our Peru tour operator, Diane Dunn. Diane is an American in Peru, her home since June 2000. She is an initiate in the Andean (Inca) spiritual tradition and is trained in Andean energy healing and alternative healing practices. This trip is unique; you not only explore Machu Picchu and its surroundings but you also partake in meditation practices to relieve stress and help you get in tune with your inner self.
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Diane Dunn, Proud Owner Of Paz Y Luz Bed and Breakfast In Pisac |
Day 1
Diane will pick you up at Cusco airport ... a one hour flight from Lima. Driving tour of Cusco, a vibrant city nestled in the heart of the Andean mountains. Proceed to the town of Pisac (where the bed and breakfast is located) for lunch and to acclimate to the altitude. Visit colorful local market. Early dinner and a fire at Paz y Luz.
Day 2
Explore the Inca ruins in Pisac. Then drive to the ruin of Ollantayambo where we will do meditation to connect with the elements and the sacred energy there. From there, take the 7:45 p.m. train to Aguas Calientes (town at the base of Machu Picchu), where you will sleep. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 3
Explore Machu Picchu, the fabled Inca site, followed by a soak in the hot springs of Aquas Calientes.
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Magnificent Andean Vista |
6Day 4
Return early to the ruins of Machu Picchu to climb and wander freely before taking the 3:30 p.m. train to return to Pisac where you will have dinner and spend the night. Sleep at Paz y Luz. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 5
Trip to the fascinating circular ruins of Moray where we will have a picnic lunch surrounded by majestic snow-capped mountains. We return to Pisac in the afternoon with time to relax, explore or shop. Sleep at Paz y Luz. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 6
Explore the Inca ruins near Cusco: Q’enko, Temple of the Moon, and Sacsaywaman. After lunch you will say goodbye to Diane. There will be time on your own to wander around Cusco, including visits to churches and museums. If you’d like, shop for crafts, etc. The crafts are fantastic and a really good buy. I bought beautiful weavings, sweaters, ethnic jewelry and more. Sleep in Cusco, near the plaza. Breakfast and lunch included, but not dinner.
Day 7
Day free in Cusco. Breakfast included but not lunch or dinner.
Day 8
Taxi to airport (fare is $1) to fly to Lima and your flight home. Breakfast included.
Cost
$2,100 (USD) if you are one person, $1,750 per person for 2 - 4 people, $1,685 per person for 5 or more people. Price includes hotel, most meals, activities. Price does not include airfare.
Tours are given in April, May, and September through December. If you have a date in mind, we will let you know if other people are signed up. It is best to be somewhat flexible in choosing a date. |
