Andes & Ecuadorian Amazon — Ecuador & Galapagos Islands — Travelbag Latin America 2008 online holiday brochure

Cuzco Casa Andina Cuzco Plaza 3 Jose Antonio, Cuzco 4 Orient Express Monasterio, Cuzco 5 Casa Andina enjoys a fantastic location in the heart of Cuzco, just a stone's throw away from the main square and numerous shops, bars and restaurants. The hotel has a beautiful colonial exterior, and inside is decorated in simple Andean style, giving it an atmosphere that is both rustic and cosy. The sun-filled breakfast bar offers great views of Cuzco's red roofs and the surrounding Andes mountains, and the comfortable fireside sofas in the lobby are perfect for enjoying a cup of coca tea while you acclimatise to the altitude. Facilities breakfast room � internet � laundry Rooms 40 rooms � cable TV � air-con Jose Antonio is a modern style hotel with fine colonial touches, including a delightful sun-lit courtyard. It is located close to one of the city's two train stations and a short distance from Santo Domingo church, which houses the Inca sun temple. The Plaza de Armas, Cuzco's main square, is a 15-minute walk away. The hotel has a good range of facilities, and El Rejo restaurant offers a vast array of international meals, Peruvian specialities and Pisco Sour, Peru's national drink. Facilities restaurant � bar � business centre � sauna � solarium � Jacuzzi � hairdresser � gift shop � laundry Rooms 126 spacious rooms � mini-bar � cable TV � air-con � 24hr room service Built as a monastery in 1592, this hotel is an oasis of elegance and grace which still retains its original character. Feel the presence of the past as you are pampered with every luxury and modern comfort. The Illariy Restaurant offers distinctive Peruvian and international cuisine, as well as views of the delightful main courtyard and gardens, and you can experience a unique 'Inca Dinner' in the hotel's more informal restaurant, El Tupay. This exclusive hotel is situated on the small and quiet Plaza Nazarenas, just one block from the main square. Facilities 2 restaurants � bar � patio/courtyard � massage rooms � laundry Rooms 126 comfortably furnished rooms � mini-bar � cable TV � 24hr room service Prices per person per night, including Breakfast, in �'s from Standard Twin Single 01Jan08-31Mar09 25 49 Prices per person per night, including Breakfast, in �'s from Standard Twin Single 01Jan08-31Mar09 29 58 Prices per person per night, including Breakfast, in �'s from Deluxe Twin Single Oxygenated Deluxe Twin Single 01Jan08-31Mar09 117 233 01Jan08-31Mar09 131 262 Supplements apply during APEC 2008, please call for details. Supplements apply during APEC 2008, please call for details. Supplements apply during APEC 2008, please call for details. Essential Cuzco & Machu Picchu 2 Nights from �292 Machu Picchu in a Day by train Departures: Daily Duration 14 hrs. Travel by train to Machu Picchu through unsurpassed scenic landscapes and along the beautiful Urubamba River. The train terminates in the small town of Aguas Calientes, also known as Machu Picchu Pueblo, from where a bus takes you up the steep hill to the entrance of the mystical 'Lost City' of Machu Picchu. Your guide will bring these awesome ruins, recently voted as one of the Seven Wonders of the World, back to life and explain their fascinating history. You will have plenty of time to explore further before and after lunch. Late in the afternoon you will begin your journey back to Cuzco, arriving at your hotel early evening. Price per person, including transfers, services of a guide at Machu Picchu, return rail travel & lunch: 01Jan08�31Mar09 �169. Day 1: Arrive Cuzco On arrival at Cuzco, you will be met and transferred to your chosen hotel for a two-night stay. Take time to rest to ensure you get acclimatised to the altitude before joining your guide for a fabulous sightseeing tour of this beautiful city. This evening enjoy a delicious dinner at a local restaurant with a colourful folklore show. Standard: Casa Andina Cuzco Plaza Superior: Jose Antonio Deluxe: Monasterio Cuzco (Deluxe room) Day 2: Machu Picchu Sightseeing Leaving at 6am, take the train to Machu Picchu, the fabled 'Lost City of the Incas'. Travel through dramatic scenery and along the beautiful Urubamba River to the vibrant village of Aguas Calientes. From here it is just a 30-minute bus ride to the entrance to the magical 'Lost City'. Your guide will bring these awesome ruins back to life and will explain the history of the amazing Inca civilisation. You will have plenty of time to explore the ruins for yourself before and after lunch. Later this afternoon browse through the local markets before beginning your journey back to Cuzco. Day 3: Depart Cuzco After breakfast, you will be transferred to the station or airport for your onward journey. Prices Include � 2 nights accommodation, on a bed & breakfast basis � Return transfers � Cuzco half-day sightseeing tour & dinner show � Full day excursion to Machu Picchu by train, including lunch The Sacred Valley � Pisac Market & Ollantaytambo Departures: Tue, Thu & Sun Duration 8 hrs. Visit the pretty village of Pisac, with its famed handicraft market, and the impressive ruins at Ollantaytambo. Price per person, incl. lunch: 01Jan08�31Mar09 �18. Tour Prices Prices per person, in �'s from Casa Andina 01Jan08-31Mar09 Jose Antonio 01Jan08-31Mar09 Twin Single 292 379 301 397 Monasterio 01Jan08-31Mar09 Twin Single 481 757 Supplements apply during April 08 & APEC, please call for details. Brochure prices may change, see booking conditions 43

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