INCLUDING: Breakfast daily, tours as mentioned in itinerary, 4 star hotel accommodations for 13 nights with room taxes & services charges, English speaking tour guides, entrance fees when necessary, all transfers to/from airport/hotels, All air transportation from Miami, New York or Los Angeles to Santiago-Easter island-Santiago-Lima-Cuzco-Lima and back via Lan Peru and Lan Chile
NOT INCLUDED: Tips to tour guides and drivers. Insurance (cost for this program thru Insure America $228). US$100 first time entrance to Chile (to be paid upon entry). Any other service not specifically mentioned in itinerary. Airport departure taxes when leaving USA $253 (Inc.dep.tax/security/fuel surcharges/tax). Chile US$30.00.
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Tour Operator
Tara Tours
Offer
Offer valid through 7/31/2008
Duration
14 Days
Escorted
Escorted - No
Itinerary
Day
Destination
Description
Day 1
Depart USA
THU. U.S.A- SANTIAGO : Depart Miami, New York or Los Angeles for Santiago, Capital of Chile. (Add-ons available from more than 100 other USA cities, please see below)
FRI. SANTIAGO : Arrive in Santiago and transfer to HOTEL FUNDADOR . Afternoon sightseeing tour of this beautiful city visiting La Moneda Presidential Palace and Civic Center, O'Higgins Park, University of Chile, Santa Lucia Hill, Fine Arts Museum and San Cristobal Hill for a panoramic view of the city and majestic Andes. (B)
SAT. SANTIAGO : At leisure to explore Santiago on your own. HOTEL FUNDADOR. (B)
Day 4
Easter Island
SUN. SANTIAGO-EASTER ISLAND : Transfer to the airport for flight to the exotic and mysterious Easter Island. Meeting on arrival and transfer to HOTEL HANGA ROA or OTAI. Time to enjoy the beautiful views of one of the most isolated Island on earth. (B)
Day 5
Easter Island
MON. EASTER ISLAND : A morning tour will begin with a visit to the archaeological zone of Tahai. There you will see the famous gigantic statues. From there, you will go to the local museum started by Father Sebastian Englert. The tour will proceed to Ahu Vinapu with its incredible stone walls similar to those built by the ancient Incas. The architecture of these walls is sometimes used as an argument to support the theory that the early islanders came from South America. In the afternoon, you will visit some of the caves such as Te Pahu, Te Pora and Ana Kai Tangata where you will see some wall paintings. Return to your hotel for overnight. HOTEL HANGA ROA or OTAI (B)
Day 6
Easter Island
TUE. EASTER ISLAND : Our full day tour will start with a visit to the ruins of Vaihu. From there, the tour will proceed to the Ranu Raraku volcano's quarry which is the classical symbol of the island and original factory of the moai. The statues can be admired in the different stages of production, from carving in the rock to upright position and lying face down on their intended road to the platforms. Then you will continue to Ahu Tongariki, formerly the biggest platform on the island, which was destroyed by a tidal wave in 1960, and from there past La Perouse Bay to the beautiful archaeological zone of Anakena Beach where you will be served your pic-nic lunch next to the beach and near to Ahu Nau Nau. Retun to your Hotel via Vaitea Road . HOTEL HANGA ROA or OTAI (B).
Day 7
Easter Island
WED. EASTER ISLAND : Day at leisure to explore more sights on your own or take an optional excursion. HOTEL HANGA ROA or OTAI (B).
FRI. SANTIAGO-LIMA : Transfer to the airport for flight to Lima, Capital of Peru. Reception and transfer to HOTEL LAS PALMERAS or MARIA ANGOLA (B)
Day 10
Cuzco
SAT. LIMA-CUZCO : Transfer to the airport for flight to Cuzco. Reception and transfer to the new HOTEL NOVOTEL. Afternoon city tour of Cuzco -at one time- Capital of the Inka Empire. Then, continue to the surrounding valley and ruins of Kenko, Tambomachay, Puca-Pucara and the impressive Fortress of Sacsayhuaman. (B)
Day 11
Machu Picchu
SUN. CUZCO-MACHU PICCHU : Full day excursion via alpine train to Machu Picchu. Early morning transfer to the train station for your 3 1/2 hour train ride along the Urubamba river to Aguas Calientes, then by bus up to the ruins of Machu Picchu. Here your guide will explain the advanced world of the Inkas. Temples, palaces, towers and staircases are built into the side of the mountain -it is a very magnificent site. Late afternoon return to Cuzco by train and to hotel selected. (B) (Optional overnight in Machu Picchu upon request).
Day 12
Cuzco
MON. CUZCO : Day at leisure to explore Cuzco on your own. The city of Cuzco is like a wlaking museum -wherever you go- you will find remains of the Inka Empire and the Spanish Conquistadores. Also great place for shopping alpaca rugs, sweaters, gold, silver and beautiful colorful handicrafts. (B)
TUE. CUZCO-LIMA : Transfer to the airport for flight to Lima with transfer to HOTEL LAS PALMERAS or MARIA ANGOLA. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Lima, founded by Francisco Pizarro in 1535 and called "City of Kings". Your guided tour will take you to see the most important sites of modern and colonial Lima. (B)
Day 14
Return USA
WED. LIMA-USA : Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the USA and homeward bound. (B)
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