Travel Impressions Vacation Packages

HALF DAY CITY TOUR & SAN BLAS ART DISTRICTDuration: 3 hours

We take a tour of the city, including Loreto alley, a fine example of the old town and its remarkable Inca walls. We visit the Santo Domingo convent monastery, which was once the Koricancha temple, the most important Inca temple of all and dedicated to the worship of the sun. According to the chronicles, it was covered in gold leaf and filled with golden representations of nature. We continue to San Blas to visit its beautiful colonial church, which houses an impressive pulpit and a filigree woodcarving celebrating the fruits of the region. The church is dedicated to the Virgin of the Blessed Event. Stroll through the many handicraft and native art galleries in the little square. Roam the older quarters of the city, which date back to the 16th and 17th centuries. On the way back, pass by Hatunrumiyoc Street with its famous twelve angle stone. Then visit the Cathedral on the Plaza de Armas.

Pick Up: 9:00am and 2:00pm for Coach, 1:30pm for Private Car
Operates: Daily except on Sundays.

2 DAY MACHU PICCHU TOUR ON VISTADOME VALLEY SERVICE

Day 1
We will transfer you to the train for Machu Picchu. Upon arrival at Aguas Calientes, you'll take a 25-minute motor- coach ride to the "Lost City of the Incas", discovered by American explorer Hiram Bingham in 1911. Take a guided tours of the marvelous citadel visiting the Main Square, the Royal Quarters, the Temple of the Three Windows, the Circular Towers, the Sacred Sun Dial and the Burial Grounds. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 2
We strongly recommend that you wake up early to see the sunrise over Machu Picchu. This is a once-in-a-lifetime sight. For hiking enthusiasts, we suggest a walk up to the peak of Huayna Picchu. In the afternoon, you will return to Cusco and your hotel.

Operates: Daily
Pick Up: Depart Poroy Station
Included: Hotel stay in Machu Picchu,Transfers to/from Poroy train station.
Please note: Passport number is required at the time of booking or train cannot be confirmed. 14 day cancel period for all rail tickets. Tickets are non transferable and passport must be presented with ticket when boarding the train. Deposit is request to request this tour.

**This is a Non-Smoking train.

FULL DAY MACHU PICCHU ON HIRAM Duration: 12 hours

We will transfer you to Poroy's station to board the Orient Express luxury train, the Hiram Bingham, named after the man who discovered Machu Picchu in 1911. The journey will take
approximately three and a half hours, during which you will brunch while enjoying the spectacular Andean scenery. You will arrive at The Lost Citadel of the Incas around 1:00 pm, at an hour when you will be able to visit this stunning place practically on your own. Have a guided tour of the citadel and stroll through the archaeological site before enjoying an afternoon tea at the Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge Hotel. As the sun goes down you will return to the train for departure. Back on board, you will be accorded VIP treatment: you will be served a cocktail accompanied with live entertainment. After that you will be escorted to the dining car for a 4 courses gourmet dinner making your trip to Machu Pichu an unforgettable experience.

Operates: Daily except for Sundays
Pick Up: Depart Poroy train station at 9:00am and arrive into Machu Picchu at 12:24pm. On the return, depart Machu Picchu at 5:50pm and arrive back into Poroy train station at 9:18pm.
Included: Brunch on the train to Machu Picchu and dinner on the return.
Dress Code: Casual, comfortable clothing is appropriate for the journey. It is suggested you bring a rain-coat as well as a hat and sunblock as it can become extremely hot. You may need to
have a warm coat with you for the return drive form Poroy Station into Cusco. Insect repellent for the sand flies is also recommended.

Please note: Luggage space on board the train is restricted, so please bring with you only the Hiram Bingham travel bag that they will provide you with or a bag of equal size or smaller.(1 bag OR backpack, 62 inches(length, height and width) and no more than 11 pounds). Passport number is required at the time of booking or train cannot be confirmed. 14 day cancel period for all rail tickets. Tickets are non transferable and passport must be presented with ticket when boarding
the train. Deposit is request to request this tour.

**This is a Non-Smoking train.