PERU: Women Empowerment in Peru 7 DAYS
lima - cuzco - sacred valley - machu picchu - Cuzco - LIma

2022 itinerary, prices & HIGHLIGHTS

Day 1: Arrive Lima
Upon arrival, you will be assisted at the airport and transferred to the hotel.
Meals included: None.
Overnight at Casa Republica Hotel, Barranco

Day 2: Lima - Half day City tour
Breakfast. Tour in Lima and Larco Museum with Curator You will visit the modern and colonial parts of Lima, known as The City of Kings, starting at the districts of Miraflores and San Isidro, and passing along a “huaca” or sacred pre-Inca site, before heading to the Historic Center. There, you will walk through some of the most important streets in the history of the city, which will lead you to the Plaza Mayor, where you can enjoy and take pictures of some of the main examples of colonial architecture. You will also get a glimpse of an iconic building that has served the people of Lima for centuries and continues to be an important cultural space to this day. In addition, you will visit the Convent of Santo Domingo, one of the most important religious buildings of colonial style. After exploring the historic center, you will go to the Larco Museum, which houses the unsurpassed private collection of Treasures of Ancient Peru, where we will have the opportunity to make a visit curated by an archaeologist, which will give us an inspiring and unforgettable experience.

Curator availability is subject to confirmation, please contact your sales executive.

Optional art and design shopping tour with Marina Garcia Burgos @ $242.00 per person.
Marina García Burgos Professional photographer and artist, passionate about fashion, art and design. She has worked as a fashion photographer for more than 15 years, in important media platforms, such as Vogue México. Guided by our fashion and design expert Marina, we will visit some of the most famous artist and designer shops in the city of Lima. We will learn and hear from them about their story and their long road to success on this tour.*Subject to availability Transfer to restaurant with Welcome Dinner for our Group of Women. We will enjoy an unforgettable dinner at a local restaurant in Lima.
Meals included: breakfast, dinner.
Overnight at Casa Republica Hotel, Barranco.

Day 3: Lima, Cuzco, Sacred Valley
Breakfast. At the scheduled time, you will be transferred to the airport to board your flight. We will welcome you with a delicious snack to calm your hunger. Transfer to the Sacred Valley with a visit to the Traditional Weavers Center You will visit the town of Chinchero, located northwest of Cuzco. This picturesque town has an important Inca center and is known for the traditional Andean weaving techniques that its inhabitants preserve. With colorful clothing, the people of Chinchero gather in the main square to offer visitors a series of handicrafts from the region, in a setting that will captivate you with its natural beauty.

Lunch is included at Wayra restaurant Sol y Luna Hotel.

Optional Activity -Andean Meditation @ $96.00 per person
Therapeutic session and meditation guided by a music therapist facilitator using vibrational sounds, executing ancestral Andean instruments of healing, and inducing deep meditation, harmonization and connection with the three Andean Worlds (HANAN PACHA-the upper world, KAI PACHA-the world from here and UQU PACHA-the world below).
Meals included: breakfast, lunch.
Overnight at Andenia Hotel, Sacred Valley.

Day 4: Sacred Valley
Breakfast.

Experience -Full Day -Maras / Moray / Misminay Female Empowerment
You will head to the Maras salt mines, where the finest salt in the world is extracted: the Maras salt. Then, visit Moray, a fascinating archaeological site in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. You will visit its huge concentric terraces, which the Incas used as a botanical laboratory. Visit the Misminay community, located in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Upon arrival, the townspeople will give you a warm welcome with typical music and dances. There, you can learn about swing or harvesting some products. Also, you will learn about the art of textiles from local experts. Local entrepreneurship in the Misminay community has flourished and strengthened, as in the case of Nélidaand Flora, two women who have greatly contributed to gender equality in the community through amazing leadership.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch.
Overnight at Andenia Hotel, Sacred Valley

Day 5: Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Cuzco
Breakfast. Transfer to the train station to start your trip to Machu Picchu.

Experience -Full day -Machu Picchu by Vistadome train with lunch
A visit to one of the most important tourist destinations in the world: Machu Picchu. Your excursion starts aboard a train towards the town of Aguas Calientes, also known as Machu Picchu Pueblo. The natural beauty of the surroundings makes the train the best way to start your visit. Once you arrive, you will begin the ascent to the ruins. This visit will, without a doubt, be one of your most memorable experiences. After you reach the top, you will take a tour of Machu Picchu, learning the history and mysteries of one of the Seven Wonders of the World. And, with amazing scenery everywhere, you're sure to have more than one spectacular photo shoot. Then, return to Aguas Calientes. You will then have lunch at the Sanctuary Lodge Belmond Hotel. Finally, you will board the train for the return journey. Upon arrival at the Ollantaytambo station, transfer to your hotel in Cuzco.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch.
Overnight in Old Casona San Blas, Cuzco.

Day 6: Cuzco
Breakfast.
AM -Half Day-Walking tour of the city of Cuzco & Cusqueño Art Workshop
You will visit Cuzco, the imposing Imperial City, an example of the harmonious coexistence between the Andean and Spanish cultures. You will start with a visit to the Plaza de Armas, where you will visit the Cathedral, the most important temple in the city. Then, you will follow the path on foot until you reach the Koricancha Temple, an ancient Inca palace and center of worship to the Sun God, on which the Dominican order built a church, which remains standing to this day. It will culminate with a visit to the bohemian neighborhood of San Blas, also known as "the artists' district", cradle of well-known popular artisans, with its narrow and winding streets and popular art shops. Immediately following Get the best out of your creative self with this fully immersive, hands-on workshop. Guided by renowned local artists and artisans, you will explore traditional and modern techniques and create a unique piece as a personal souvenir of your visit to Cuzco.

In the workshop you will work like a true craftsman, learning and using a contemporary version of the Cuzco colonial gilding process: using brass, aluminum and acrylic paint. You will paint an iconic 'Pucará torito' (little bull), which is traditionally seen in pairs on the roofs of local houses. They represent the guardians of the home, embodying duality, good marital relations, protection, prosperity and the achievement of goals and dreams. Throughout the experience you will be guided by renowned local artists; not only creating a unique souvenir to take home, but also learning about the rich history of the city and the origins of these traditional Guardians of the Andes. This is a truly unique creative experience. This workshop experience takes place in a cafe with an artistic concept, which helps you to be inspired, to find art, traditional, syncretism, Andean vision, and a delicious menu to satisfy all your senses.

Afternoon at leisure.

Transfer to restaurant with Welcome Dinner for our Group of Women. Overnight in Old Casona San Blas, Cuzco

Day 7: Cuzco - Lima/ Depart Lima
Breakfast. At the scheduled time, you will be transferred from your Cuzco hotel to the airport.

Special terms & conditions apply to this program. Please, call us for full detail of our reservation, payment, and cancellation policies. *** GROUP SIZE: Maximum of 16 passengers per group. Some shared services (tours, trains, bus transfers) are exceptions, where the shared the departure group may join a bigger group for that particular service. **

INCLUSIONS

• All services, lodging, food, and beverages mentioned in the trip description, plus taxes, tourist tickets, and entrance fees.

• All excursions in shared basis

• English speaking guide in each city

• Our prices include entrance fees and tourist ticket costs to determined historical, natural, or religious landmarks that are managed by the local authorities in many cases. Costs may increase without prior warning.

EXCLUSIONS
• Personal expenses, International & internal airfare, Visa fees
• Customary gratitude to your guide and driver.
• Prices are not valid for Holy week holidays, Inti Rayami festival dates, Christmas & New Year’s holidays and any other blackout dates.

Train to Machu Picchu
Remember that we require complete passenger information (full name, type and number of documents, nationality, and date of birth) at least 30 days prior to the date of the trip in order to guarantee seating on the chosen train. This is the only way of assuring you have the proper seats.
- Onboard Luggage policy
- Allowable passengers carryon bags: Any luggage not meeting the measurements cannot be taken aboard.
- 1 bag or backpack WEIGHT: 05kg/11lb
SIZE: 62 inches/157cm (length + width + height)
Passengers who will trek on the Incan Trail and who present the special authorized permit are eligible for the Exceptional Flexibility Policy for luggage.