TOUR FROM 19TH JUNE – 02ND JULY 2007


TOUR PRICE BASED ON A MINIMUM 4 PASSENGERS, OTHERWISE A SUPPLEMENTARY FEE WILL APPLY

AS AN INDIVIDUAL TRAVELLER YOU WILL BE ABLE TO RELAX IN THE KNOWLEDGE THAT ALL YOUR TRAVEL ARRANGEMENT HAVE BEEN TAKEN CARE OF AND THAT YOU WILL BE LOOKED AFTER BY OUR STAFF AND REPRESENTATIVE THROUGHOUT YOUR TRAVELS. SO DO NOT BE CONCERNED ABOUT COMING ALONE. OCCASIONALLY HOTELS LISTED MAY BE SUBSTITUTED BY OTHERS OF SIMILAR OR HIGHER CATEGORY AT NO EXTRA CHARGE.

ITINERARY

Day 01 June 19- LIMA - FREE DAY AT LEISURE.

Day 02 June 20 -LIMA –CITY TOUR
After breakfast, tour, visiting Miguel Grau Monument, Palace of Justice and Plaza San Martin the Government Palace, main square(Plaza de Armas), the Cathedral, Museum of Anthropology and Archaeology, Osambela and Torre Tagle Palace. Churches of Santo Domingo, St Peter and the Monastery of San Francisco.

Day 03 June 21 - LIMA –CUSCO
Depart Lima, fly to Cusco. On arrival, transfer to your hotel. Afternoon at leisure.

Day 04 June 22 – CUSCO- CITY TOUR AND NEARBY RUINS (4) Arrive Cusco, transfer to hotel. Morning free to acclimatized, afternoon tour visiting the Cathedral, convent of St. Domingo, the Main Square, ruins of Sacsayhuaman, Quenko, Puca-Pucara, Tambomachay. Return to the hotel. Overnight.

Day 05 June 23- CUSCO CERENATA TO THE CITY
Day at leisure to explore Cusco city.

Day 06 June 24- CUSCO- INTI RAYMI FESTIVAL
INCA TRAIL TREK 4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS PLUS TWO NIGHTS IN AGUAS CALIENTE

Day 07 June 25 - DAY1 - CUSCO/WAYLLABAMBA(3000MT. 9840FT)
We pick you up at your Cuzco hotel and transfer by bus to trailhead at Piscacucho. Porters carry the heavy gear; you walk with only a daypack. Hike along the Vilcanota River beneath the impressive snowcapped Nevado Veronica through cactus gardens and fields of corn to the enormous Inca ruins of Llactapata, then continue up a side valley to camp in the hamlet of WAYLLABAMBA.(LD)

Day 08 June 26- DAY 2- PACAYMAYU
We climb steeply up through fields and forest, then emerge above the tree line and reach Warmiwañusqa Pass (13,776ft). Enjoy magnificent views of the Huaynay Range snow peaks and Inca ruins. Descend to our camp at the bottom of a valley. [BLD]

Day 09 June 27- Day 3- WNAYWAYNA( 2650MT -8692 FT)
We cross a second pass (12,661ft), and follow a fine Inca highway down to the exquisite ridge top ruins of Sayaqmarka. Further on, we pass through a tunnel amid luxuriant cloud forest vegetation. Camp at WINAYWAYNA. [BLD]

Day 10 June 28 - DAY 4 -MACHU PICCHU / OVERNIGHT IN AGUAS CALIENTE
We enter the Lost City of the Incas early in the morning for a full day of exploring. . For centuries Machu Picchu was buried in jungle until the American historian Hiram Bingham stumbled upon it almost by accident in 1911. Although little is still known about the ‘lost city of the Incas’ it is obvious, by the quality of the stonework and the abundance of ornamental sites that Machu Picchu must have been an important ceremonial centre. Overnight in Aguas Caliente [BL]

Day 11 June 29 - AGUAS CALIENTE –MACHU PICCHU
Morning free in Aguas Calientes or return to Machu Picchu( transfers and Sanctuary Fee not included- allow approx. US$36). (B)

Day 12 June 30 - AGUAS CALIENTE –MACHU PICCHU-CUSCO
Day at leisure to explore Aguas Caliente Citadel or have a swim in the thermal pools. Afternoon return to Cusco. (B)

Day 13 JULY 01- CUSCO -SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS - PISAC INDIAN MARKET
Full day tour to the Sacred Valley of the Incas at the shores of the Urubamba River, visit to the Sunday Indian Market of Pisaq, and the Fortress of Ollantaytambo, Lunch included

Day 14 JULY 02 - CUSCO –PUNO BY TRAIN.(TRAIN TICKET BACKPACKER)
Travelling by train our journey brings us to the Pre-Inca ruins of Piquillacta and the beautiful 17th Century Cathedral in Andahaylillas. In the afternoon our journey brings us to the Le Raya Pass and then on to Puno on the shores of Lake Titicaca.

Day 15 JULY 03- PUNO-LAKE TITICACA -UROS AND TAQUILE ISLAND
Full day excursion on Lake Titicaca, cisiting the floating Island of the Uros. Further on we come to our overnight island stop- TAQUILE ISLAND- where we will experience an overnight home stay with a local Indian family. This is a great experience and provides real insight into the lives of these people.

Day 16 JULY 04- PUNO - COPACABANA
Arriving at the lakeside town of Copacabana in Bolivia around midday. Afternoon city tour. Overnight in Copacabana.

Day 17 JULY 05 -. COPACABANA
After breakfast, tour to the Island of the Sun. Site of the Inca’s Creation Legend. After exploring the island

Day 18 JULY 06 -. COPACABANA - LA PAZ.
A short three – hour drive takes us to la Paz, capital of a civilization which began in 1580 B.C. La Paz is the highest capital in the world(3632 metres).bus to Bolivia. Overnight in Bolivia

Day 19 JULY 07 -. LA PAZ
After breakfast, visit the ruins of TIAHUANACU, then city tour and nearby Valley of the Moon, before we finish our day we visit the amazing Witches Market where you can pick up a unique souvenir

Day 20 JULY 08- LA PAZ
At leisure, to explore the City.

Day 21 JULY 09- LA PAZ – LIMA
Overnight in Lima . Day at leisure to explore the city.

Day 22 JULY 10- LIMA
Day at leisure, however these are suggested tour: Gold, Larco Herrera and Nacional Museums, Pacchacamac ruins, Huaca Huallamarca, Saint Francisco Church and the Catacombes.

Day 23 JULY 11- LIMA TO SANTIAGO TO MELBOURNE VIA AUCKLAND

Day 24 JULY 12-

Day 25 JULY 13- AUCKLAND TO MELBOURNE

*PLEASE NOTE THIS TOUR CAN BE EXTENDED OR AMENDED TO SUIT DIVIDUAL REQUIREMENT*
** TOUR MAY CHANGE SLIGHTLY DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES**

SERVICE INCLUDE:
**LIMA**
- Transfers IN/OUT in Lima
-City tour and Museums
-3nights at the Casa Andina hotel 4*
**CUSCO**
Transfers IN/ OUT in Cusco
- City tour and Nearby ruins
- Sacred Valley with buffet Lunch
- Inti Raymi Festival with Box Lunch
-Tour to Machupicchu with an English speaking guide, backpacker class train ticket and buffet lunch or dinner at the citadel of Aguas Caliente.
- 6 night Hotel accommodation at Casa Andina Hotel 4*
- 2night Hotel Accommodation at Presidente or Jardin Hotel 3* in the Citadel of Aguas Caliente.
***NO INCLUDED****
***Return Ticket : Lima –Cusco : Cost around USD 100.00***
TERMS AND CONDITIONS: THIS TOUR IS CONDUCTED PERSONALLY BY A PROFESSIONAL ENGLISH SPEAKING TOUR GUIDE.

PRICES: Price quoted is subject to variation without notice and is shown in Australian dollars.

RESERVATION: By paying a non-refundable deposit of AUD250.00 (per person) and signed at the time of booking a booking form, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to the following conditions. The balance is due 5weeks prior to departure.

TRAVEL DOCUMENT: Valid passports, visas is not required up to 3 month.
AMENDMENTS : Changes made by you to your booking will incur an amendment fee of up to $50 per person per change. Any services within 50 days of the start date of your trip will incur cancellation fees.

CANCELLATION: If you cancel your tour, land and air cancellation fees apply, it should be in writing. Once full payment has been received, cancellation made 15-45 days prior to departure, 50% of full price will be refunded. No refund will be made for cancellation made within 15days of departure, or after the tour has commenced. Depending on your reason for cancellation these charges may be recoverable under your insurance policy.

UNUSED SERVICES: No refund will be considered for any unused services, except those, which can be recovered from airlines for unused flights.

COMPLAINTS: If you have any complaint about your trip, you must make it known at the earliest opportunity to your tour guide or our Local Representative LE ROY TRAVEL Mobile No:1-955-72207 OR 1-936-72286 or 1- 422-6873. Who will be able to take appropriate action.

LIABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: LE ROY TRAVEL makes every effort to ensure that every arrangement and services connected with these tours will be carried out as advertised. Where we do not have control over services provided by others,( including itinerary variation). We do not accept any liability for the acts and omissions of others, including tour guides, airlines and accommodation providers or for any loss damage or expense( including loss of money paid in advance) which you may incur as a consequence of the acts and omissions( including negligence) of others.

GENERAL INFORMATION: TRAVEL INSURANCE: Travel insurance is highly recommended for all people joining LE ROY TRAVEL. We recommended comprehensive insurance cover. Insurance can be arranged by your travel agent or us. We suggest that you take out the policy at the time of booking.

VACCINATION: Please contact your family doctor for vaccination requirement. You must ask your doctor about current inoculation requirements. Full details of pre-existing medical conditions must be forward to LE ROY TRAVEL when you book. Client with pre-existing medical conditions may require a letter from a doctor clearing them for the tour.

CHANGES TO YOUR ITINERARY: From time to time the sequence of your itinerary may need to be adjusted slightly. Occasionally we may be forced to make changes either before or during your holiday due to poor road conditions, weather, changes to transportation schedules, availability of train, government regulations or other circumstances. No responsibility is accepted for any discomfort or delay caused by such changes. A flexible attitude is important.

NOT INCLUDED IN TOUR PRICE: Personal expenses such as drinks, tips, laundry, telephone calls, airport departure taxes, gratuities to tour leaders and guides, extra meals, travel insurance, excess baggage charges, . Optional activities or tours , entry Visa to Egypt which currently costs USD25 and any items of a personal nature are not included in your tour, including tipping.