Peru Pure Yoga and Cultural Classic

Meeting services upon arrival and transfer to hotel.

OVERNIGHT AT CASA ANDINA SELECT MIRAFLORES SUPERIOR ROOM

MEALS: NONE

NOTE: Lunches & Dinners in Lima can be arranged with your host or on your own to explore this world culinary capital.

Welcome to Lima. Founded in 1535 by the Spanish Conquistador Francisco Pizarro, this colonial city became the political and military capital of the New World until it was declared the capital of Peru in 1821. We begin our tour with a drive to the Park of Love located in Miraflores, the modern section of Lima with a view of the Pacific Ocean. Continue to the modern residential suburb of San Isidro, also known for good shopping with numerous large shopping centers.

Next, we head downtown to the colonial area of the city to visit the most important historical sites and monuments. First, we go to the Plaza de Armas where you will see the Government Palace, the Cathedral built on site where the first major church in Lima once stood. We continue to the 17th century church and cloister of San Francisco, a world cultural heritage site. The church and monastery hold many treasures including religious art that is unique to Peru. We also visit the catacombs, a winding underground tomb filled with bones.

Continue to the Larco Archaeological Museum located in a unique vice-royal mansion of the 18th century built over a 7th century pre-Columbian pyramid and exhibits the world's largest private collection of pre-Columbian art boasting an astonishing array of gold, silver, semi-precious stones. Founded in 1926, the Larco Museum showcases remarkable chronological galleries providing an excellent overview on 3000 years of development of Peruvian pre-Columbian history. Its masterpieces are considered worldwide icons of Pre-Columbian art, after being exhibited in the world's leading museums.

OVERNIGHT AT CASA ANDINA SELECT MIRAFLORES SUPERIOR ROOM

MEALS: B

Arrival to Cusco, at an elevation of 11,440 feet. To help manage and acclimate to the high altitude, we transfer down to the Sacred Valley at 8,200 feet of altitude. The Urubamba Valley is a laidback valley with a very pleasant climate perfectly suited for farming. Ancient ruins, gentle mountain slopes and scattered farming towns define the valley.

First stop is the Awanacancha Interpretation Center, a beautiful textile and South American camelid exhibition center which, in addition to displaying the beauty and benefits of vicuñas, alpacas, llamas and guanacos, presents the products obtained from them through a combination of traditional and modern techniques. This is a true living museum, involving and benefiting several camelid breeding communities in the area.

We continue to a beautiful countryside restaurant on the shores of the Urubamba River to enjoy a delicious lunch.

Later, we will enjoy our welcome session: Offering to the Pachamama. The Offering to Pachamama is the most important of all Andean ceremonies. Purpose of this ceremony is to have a one-of-a-kind experience, heightening your human values and spreading these to your loved ones. After the ceremony, you enjoy a little organic snack and will be transfer to your hotel in the Sacred Valley for check in and rest. Dinner at hotel.

OVERNIGHT AT AVA SPOT, SUPERIOR ROOM

MEALS: L, D

Morning excursion to the Inca agricultural experimental center of Moray where circular agricultural terraces, or “muyus” were excavated from the earth to create different microclimates, as part of what is said to have been an Inca agricultural research station, enabled the Incas to grow more than 250 plant species.

We continue to Maras. This otherwise modest village is proud to offer the world an invaluable treasure, in the form of the famous Maras salt. These saltpans create an impressive spectacle: hundreds of pure white pools, around which it is possible to walk. And local people offer every imaginable product made from this precious salt, even chocolates!

Next, we visit the community of Misminay, elevation 3700 meters, in the Urubamba Valley, where the townsfolk will greet you. You will be able to join with the families as they perform their daily tasks, like plowing or harvesting, depending on the time of year. You will enjoy a traditional lunch made by the community women from ingredients organically grown in their fields.

Later we will participate in a Fire Session. In this purification ritual, we say goodbye to all negative aspects in our lives by lighting clothes or personal objects that we wish to discard, symbolizing the old, things we no longer need in our lives and that which does not give us happiness. Ashes and smoke will take away the negativity and attract prosperity.

Evening transfer to CVasa Colonial Restaurant for dinner. A recently restored 200-year-old house, with balconies and typical decoration of the colonial times, invite you to enjoy the flavors of Peruvian Cuisine. A warm and elegant atmosphere, with a privileged view to the mountains, in the middle of the Plaza de Armas of Urubama .

OVERNIGHT AT AVA SPOT, SUPERIOR ROOM

MEALS: B, L, D

Morning transfer to the train station to board the Vistadome Train traveling through the Urubamba Valley to Machu Picchu often dubbed the "Lost City" of the Incas. Perched 8,200 feet above the valley, this significant archaeological find is situated along remote mountains, amid a semi-tropical jungle and therefore was hidden for 400 years until discovered in 1911 by Hiram Bingham of Yale University.

Upon arrival to the town of Aguas Calientes we transfer to Café Inkaterra Restaurant for lunch.

Rest of the day is at leisure to enjoy the hotel facilities or to walk around the town, while waiting for the arrival of the trekkers group to enjoy dinner at hotel.

OVERNIGHT AT TIERRA VIVA MACHU PICCHU, STANDARD ROOM

MEALS: B,L,D

OPTIONAL: Short Inca Trail hike CAD $200 per person.

“The entire group departs from Ollantaytambo Station to Machu Picchu aboard the Vistadome train.

Only trekkers will stop at KM 104 and start the trekking with their own guide. This group will have a box lunch included. The hike is approx. 8-hrs from KM104 up to the Sun Gate entrance to Machu Picchu and through the site to the other end where they will then board the mini-buses back down from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes where they will join the rest of the group for dinner together. This hike is 7.7miles or 12.4klms and is rated difficult.

The non-trekkers continue on the train to Aguas Calientes where they will stop with their guide and check in at the hotel. For this group, lunch is included at Cafe Inkaterra.

At night, all the group will all meet up again and will have dinner together.”

Morning transfer to the bus station and begin this phase of our adventure aboard the minibus that makes an awe inspiring ascent to the ancient citadel to explore the temples, altars and more than 200 buildings. Standing at the top of a steep, forested hill overlooking the Urubamba River, the citadel was hidden by dense vegetation for centuries until Hiram Bingham began to clear the site.

Today the city has been completely restored and even if it has lost some of its mystery it remains an unforgettable sight. The tour includes visits to the temples, plazas, palaces, watercourses and residential areas.

Lunch is included.

Afternoon train ride back to Cusco and transfer to hotel.

Dinner at hotel.

OVERNIGHT AT HILTON GARDEN INN CUSCO, SUPERIOR ROOM

MEALS: B,L,D

Spend half a day touring around the city of Cusco, declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco and home to a somewhat particular essence. The tour will start at the Koricancha temple, an ancient Inca palace and main worship center of the Sun God, where the order of the Dominicans built an incredible church that can still be seen there.

Then, you will tour the Plaza de Armas, where the Cathedral and the beautiful Church of the Society of Jesus, among other colonial buildings, are located. Later you will visit the neighborhood of San Blas, filled with narrow typical streets, charming small homes, galleries and craft workshops, where you see local artisans at work.

Later, visit the fortress of Sacsayhuaman, an Inca building known for its massive walls of hewn stone, located in a strategic location, on a hill, with a broad view of the city of Cusco. Continue visiting the important archaeological complexes of Qenko, Puca Pucara and and the royal baths of Tambomachay.

This afternoon enjoy a yoga class to reconnect with yourself.

Evening transfer to Incanto Restaurant that offers an interesting gastronomic Italian-Peruvian fusion in a magical environment where towering stone walls of what was once an Inca palace, combined with a minimalist modern architecture. Incanto is cozy and contemporary.

OVERNIGHT AT HILTON GARDEN INN CUSCO, SUPERIOR ROOM

MEALS: B,L,D

Today you will be transfer to a local community to learn about Enriching Lives Exclusive project. Here, you will have a glimpse of the heart-warming experience of “purpose-driven tourism.” You will be able to interact with the children of this remote, mountain community and to bring badly needed supplies to this village such as coats, blankets, clothing and school supplies. You can also donate directly to this village and see the immediate results of giving back. Tourcan Vacations also donates $10 per booking towards all our Enriching Lives projects.

Further details on how you can help, can be found by visiting www.enrichinglivesinternational.com

Lunch in a local restaurant is included.

Evening transfer to Tunupa Retaurant, that offers an impressive view of the main square and its surroundings. Open your senses with exotic fusion of flavors, accompanied by an artistic exhibition of Peruvian dances, music and colors of the best show in Cusco.

OVERNIGHT AT HILTON GARDEN INN CUSCO, SUPERIOR ROOM

MEALS: B,L,D

Transfer to the airport for your departure flight back home.

Today you say farewell to this wondrous experience… sure to be etched in your memory forever!

MEALS: B

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