Kitty Coley Expeditions
October 8-15, 2008
EXPLORING THE PERUVIAN ANDES
AND MACHU PICCHU
Minimum 11 people
$3,428 per person, double occupancy (if deposit received prior to March 15, 2008)
$3,628 per person, double occupancy (if deposit received after March 15, 2008)
$ 435 per person, single supplement
The Inca city of Machu Picchu lay hidden from the world in dense, jungle covered mountains until "re-discovered" by the American historian, Hiram Bingham, in 1911. This 'Lost City' is one of the world's archaeological jewels and a must see for all world travelers. The forest clad mountains and deep gorges of the "Sacred Valley of the Incas" is the setting for our modern day exploration and unforgettable, once in a lifetime adventure.
Day 1, October 8 -- USA to Lima
We fly from our home city to connect with flight to Lima, arriving late in the day. We are met at the airport and transferred to our hotel, Hotel Posada Del Inca San Isidro.
Day 2, October 9 -- Lima-Cuzco-Sacred Valley
Day 3, October 10 -- Moray-Moras-Ollantaytambo
Day 4, October 11 -- Sacred Valley-Machu Picchu
Day 5, October 12 -- Machu Picchu-Cuzco Cathedral
This morning we can enjoy a nature walk in the rainforest around our hotel then return to Macchu Picchu to hike Wayna Pichu or the Sun Gate or more of the ruins. We bus down the mountain to our hotel and lunch. We catch the train for our return to Cuzco at 3:15 p.m.. The journey takes approximately 3 hours; we descend at Poroy Station and are driven approximately 20 minutes to our hotel, Hotel Casa Andina Plaza, where dinner awaits us. Depending upon our arrival time, Kitty may give us a final presentation.
Day 6, October 13 -- Cuzco
Day 7, October 14 -- Cuzco-Lima
Our morning flight takes us back to Lima where we’ll have an orientation tour of the city. Lunch is on our own, with some free time this afternoon, before we gather for our farewell dinner at the Huaca Pucllana Restaurant, with beautiful views overlooking 5th century ruins. The site was begun in 400 AD, nine centuries before the Incas began building Macchu Picchu.
Day 8, October 15 -- Lima to USA
We transfer to the airport for our morning flight back to the U.S., where we connect to flights to our home cities. We take with us new friendships and incredible memories.
Exploring the Peruvian Andes and Machu Piccu includes:
-Kitty Coley as naturalist tour leader (air, hotels,meals)
-Natural history lecture series by Kitty Coley
-Conference rooms or dining rooms used for lecture series by Kitty
-Accommodations as noted, all with private bathrooms
-Meals as noted
-Private bus for in-country travel with bottled water on bus
-Flight Lima-Cuzco-Lima
-Airport transfers
-Round trip train to Machu Picchu
-English speaking local guides with expertise in Inca culture and area hiking
-Hotel and restaurant taxes and service charges
-Any entrance fees
-Baggage handling-Local airport taxes
-International airport tax at departure from Lima to USA
-Tips for guides and drivers
The trip does not include:
-Beverages with meals
-Items of a personal nature (i.e. laundry, beverages, telephone calls, etc)
-International airfare
Accommodations :
We stay at clean and comfortable hotels. Most are locally owned and operated, with three-star ratings and private baths.
Trip Difficulty :
Although this trip does not include mountain climbing it is vigorous due to altitude. Travelers should be in good physical condition. Most days are spent at moderately high altitude (7,000-15,000 ft) and the trek includes a number of steep ascents and descents. To fully enjoy this trip and avoid altitude sickness, you should be in good physical condition. This trip is not recommended for those with asthma or breathing problems. We do recommend arriving at least 1 day prior to the trip start to avoid travel related delays and to be fully rested for the start of your adventure. We can arrange your hotel and transfers for an additional charge.
Travel Insurance :
Although there are several good travel insurance companies, we recommend purchase of insurance through Travel Insured International; see the reservation form for more information. If coverage is purchased within 14 days of your initial trip deposit, the 'Pre-existing Conditions Exclusion' is waived (certain exclusions apply; varies by insurance provider).
Content, pacing, hotels, etc may be subject to change without notice due to circumstances beyond our control. Be assured we will make substitutions as similar in quality and interest as possible.
To participate in this trip, complete the Reservation Form and mail it, along with $500.00 deposit to:
NOBLE JOURNEYS
5435 E. Placita del Mesquite
Tucson, AZ 85712
All Travel arrangements are made through our long-time colleagues at Noble Journeys, featuring
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To give you an idea about the natural and cultural opportunities you’ll encounter, here are a few photos from Kitty’s last trip to the Peruvian Andes: