S I G H T S E E I N G P E R U
LEARN SPANISH IN CUSCO
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Give yourself the unique opportunity to learn Spanish while experiencing the local culture. This tour includes Spanish lessons and the major sites around Cusco, including a day at the famous site of Machu Picchu.
Itinerary
Day One (Friday): ARRIVE LIMA
You arrive into the international airport in Lima and are met by your local representative. You will meet your tour conductor in Cusco. Your tour conductor will be traveling with you for your entire tour and will speak both English and Spanish. You are transferred from the airport to your hotel in Miraflores.
Day Two (Saturday): LIMA to CUSCO
You are transferred from your hotel back to the airport for your short flight to Cusco.
You have an acclimatization day today as you reach the Imperial City of the Incas. Cusco is located at an altitude of 3300 masl and most tourists need the first day to get used to the altitude. After some time to get settled in your hotel, you will be taken on a short city tour, including the Cathedral, Qoricancha (The Sun Temple) and the Inca Museum.
Day Three (Sunday): CUSCO to the SACRED VALLEY
You depart the city of Cusco in your private transport, on the way stopping to visit the site of an Alpaca and Vicuna farm to learn a little about these animals before continuing on to the town of Pisaq. You will have the rest of the morning to wander through the local market. After an early lunch at a local restaurant, you will be taking your private transport to the town of Ollantaytambo, which is built upon the original Inca town, and having a tour of the impressive ruins located there. You return to Cusco late in the day.
Day Four (Monday): CUSCO
This morning you start your Spanish classes at one of the local Spanish schools.
Your lessons will be 3 hours long and you will have a break to relax and have lunch before starting your tour in the afternoon.
This afternoon you will be taken on a walking tour of some of the more uncommon sites in Cusco, such as the San Pedro Market. You will have a chance to view the excellent architecture in the city centre.
Day Five (Tuesday): CUSCO
You continue your Spanish lessons this morning.This afternoon you will be visiting the four ruins above Cusco – Sacsayhuaman, Qenko, Tambo Machay and Puka Pukara.
Day Six (Wednesday): CUSCO
Another 3 hours of Spanish this morning!
This afternoon you will be traveling south of the city, to visit the ruins of Tipon and the 15th century church in Andahauylillas.
Day Seven (Thursday):: CUSCO
Your fourth day of Spanish classes.
This afternoon you will have be taken back into the Sacred Valley to visit the unique agricultural ruins of Moray, and the still functioning salt mines of Maras.
Day Eight (Friday): CUSCO
Your last day of Spanish classes. You have the afternoon free to enjoy the city,
Day Nine (Saturday): CUSCO – MACHU PICCHU - CUSCO
This morning you depart very early on the train to Aguas Calientes. From here you will take the 30 minute bus ride up to the magnificent ruins of Machu Picchu. You will have a two hour tour before spending some time on your own to enjoy the site. You will be catching a late afternoon train back to Cusco for your last night in your hotel.
Day Ten (Sunday): : CUSCO to LIMA
You will be transferred from your hotel in Cusco to the airport for your return flight to Lima. Depending on your international flight time, we can arrange for a city tour of Lima or an extra night in a hotel.
Our Tours
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Private Transfers In Lima |
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One night hotel in Lima (double occupancy) |
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English and Spanish speaking local guides/tour conductor |
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Private Transport in the Sacred Valley, Cusco & Surrounding area |
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Hostal/Hotel in Cusco |
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All tours listed in itinerary |
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Entrance to Machu Picchu |
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Bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu and return |
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Train from Cusco to Aguas Calientes and return |
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8 Nights hotel in Cusco, (Home stays with a local family are also available upon request) (double occupancy) |
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15 hours of Spanish lessons |
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First Aid Kit |
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All breakfasts |
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Entrances to sites in the Sacred Valley, Cusco or surrounding area |
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Internal flights (Lima to Cusco and return) – these flights can be arranged if requested |
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International Flights |
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Medical insurance |
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Tips to staff |
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All other Meals (not listed above) |
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Alcoholic Drinks, Laundry and any other Personal Expenses |
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