16 day guided,, safe, fun trip to southern Peru to see and learn of Inca and pre-Incan cultures and history. Hike fantastic ruins, eat the best food in the world, visit and eat with local people, visit Machu Picchu and the Amazon Rainforest.
Opportunity to visit local children and give out school supplies, toothbrushes, girls hair adornments, clothes, etc..
This program was design and improved upon over the past 10 years with Suffolk Country Community College Professor George H. Monahan, Ph.D. Professor Monahan coordinates and leads student groups to Peru to travel and lecture on Peru's history. ILE Tours facilitates these trips with great success yearly.
We can provide this same program to any student group interested in learning more about the history, culture and significance of the great Inca and pre-Incan societies.
What is Included:
- Lima - Juliaca airfare
- Cusco - Puerto Maldonado airfare
- Puerto Maldonado - Lima airfare
- All hotel, train, tour, port and airport in-out private transfers
- All guided private tours w/ professional bi-lingual English speaking guides
- All accommodations in tourist quality hotels centrally located (triple occupancy)
- Cusco Tourist Ticket
- Private van Puno-Cusco
- Private motor yacht tour of Amantani, Uros and Taquile Islands on Lake Titicaca
- Amantani Island Home Stay w/meals
- Stops at Andahuaylillas, Raqchi, La Raya and Pucara (Puno-Cusco) w/admissions
- Breakfast and lunch with family in Acomayo
- 1 night camping at Huacrapucara w/meals, sleeping bags, tents, horseback riding, hiking
- Private van / tours of Sacsayhuaman, Q'Enqo, Pucapucara, Tambomachay & Koricancha
- Roundtrip bus tickets up to Machu Picchu from Aguas Calientes
- Roundtrip train tickets to Machu Picchu Pueblo (Aguas Calientes)
- Private tour of Machu Picchu and admission
- Private van / tours of Pisaq and Ollantaytambo w/lunch
- 2 day Huacrapucara hike w/meals & 1 night camping w/tents & sleeping bags
- 3 days / 2 nights Amazon jungle lodge w/ van/longboat airport transfers
- Meals where listed
- Personal assistance 24/7
What is NOT Included:
- International airfare to / from Lima
- Travel / Medical / Cancellation / Interruption Insurance
- Emergency Medical Insurance
- Last minute hotel, train, air and tour changes
- Alcoholic beverages
- Baggage porter handling fees and tips in ports/airports/hotels/train stations
- Cancellation Insurance
- Missed flight, train, tour, hike, cruise Insurance
- Toys and school supplies to give to children in rural school
- Meals not specifically listed in itinerary
- Charges not listed specifically in itinerary
- Reimbursement for tours missed due to sickness
- Gratuities and Tips
- Spa, hot spring and massage fees
- Phone calls
- Laundry service
- Hotel room service & mini-bar items
- Applicable visa fees
- Personal expenses
- Souvenirs
After you clear immigrations, retrieve your luggage and pass through customs you will be greeted in the LIM terminal and taken by private van to Miraflores, Lima (40 mins) to check in to your hotel. Once you enter the terminal take your time and look for your driver with our blue & gold ILE Tours sign. Many taxi drivers will approach you but do not go with anyone but our driver. DO not take a taxi to your hotel. Overnight Lima.