Peru AUGUST 5 15, Explore. Seacology SEACOLOGY

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1 Seacology SEACOLOGY Explore Peru AUGUST 5 15, 2017 Join Seacology as we visit the home of the Incas. Visit our first project in Peru and experience the country s best ancient and modern attractions, from Lima to Machu Picchu.

2 Lima Foca Island Our journey begins in Peru s capital city. Our private tour will explore the Lima Cathedral (right), see an unparalleled collection of pre-colombian artifacts at the Larco Museum, and much more. Join Seacology representatives for an inside look at our first project in the nation of Peru, where we re helping to protect more than 24,000 acres of marine habitat. Seacology s Foca Island project is encouraging ecotourism to the island by funding a new visitors center in La Islilla. The facility will both educate visitors about the island s unique geography and ecology it lies at the point where the warm equatorial current and the cold Humboldt Current come together, creating a rich and unique marine ecosystem and provide employment and revenue from handicraft sales for locals. In exchange, the community has pledged to help protect a large marine reserve around the island, where only local people using artisanal methods are allowed to fish. Our visit will coincide with the official opening of the visitors center.

3 Sacred Valley&Cuzco Machu Picchu We ll make our way from Cuzco to Machu Picchu, a trek through the Andean countryside of the Sacred Valley. We ll meet traditional weavers and come face to face with Peru s iconic llamas, alpacas, and other wildlife at the Living Museum of Awanakancha. We ll explore the Inca ruins at Moray, the terraces of Maras, and more. We ll pass through the worldfamous market at Pisac. Following our night at Machu Picchu, we ll return to Cuzco to explore the imperial city s rich history. We ll visit Sacsayhuaman, site of an epic battle between the Incas and Conquistadors. We will climb though the clouds by train and bus to one of the New Great Wonders of the World, Machu Piccu. We ll spend two days at Peru s most iconic destination, spending the night at the only hotel adjacent to the trailhead to the Inca Citadel. Expert private guides will take us through the ancient city and offer us our pick of trails to explore.

4 Itinerary&Accommodations Saturday, August 5 Sunday, August 6 Monday, August 7 Tuesday, August 8 Wednesday, August 9 Thursday, August 10 Friday, August 11 Saturday, August 12 Sunday, August 13 Monday, August 14 Tuesday, August 15 Arrive in Lima, check in to Miraflores Park Hotel and enjoy a good night s rest. Enjoy a private tour of Lima s colonial center and Museo Larco. Overnight at Miraflores Park Hotel. BL Fly to Piura and attend the opening of Seacology s Foca Island ecotourism center. Fly back to Lima. Overnight at Miraflores Park Hotel. B Fly from Lima to Cuzco. Drive with your private guide to the Awanakancha Living Museum and meet Peru s famous llamas and alpacas. Check in to Rio Sagrado Hotel. BLD Marvel at the Inca agricultural terraces at Moray and Maras and meet members of a small, traditional Andean community. Overnight at Rio Sagrado Hotel. BLD Tour the incredible mountaintop Inca ruins with your guide and browse the vibrant artisan market. Overnight at Rio Sagrado Hotel. BLD Train journey to Machu Picchu. Check in to Sanctuary Lodge. Take in the mystery and history with your private guide. BLD Tour Machu Picchu for a second day with your private guide before returning to Cuzco by train. Check in to Casa Cartagena Hotel. BLD Soak in the unique history as your private guide tours you through the capital of the Inca empire. Overnight at Casa Cartagena Hotel. BLD Experience the impressive terracing in Tipón, as well as the Tipón water works. See the Pre-Inca adobe wall ruins of Piquillacta, and Andahuaylillas. Overnight at Casa Cartagena Hotel. BLD Fly back to Lima, and then home. B B breakfast included L lunch included D dinner included BOOK YOUR SPOT Reservations can be made with a deposit of 30% of the total cost of your tour. Final nonrefundable payments are due May 7, Price includes lodging and meals specified in itinerary; English-speaking guides; Seacology representative throughout; all necessary entrance fees; local transportation (ground, rail, and air); and a $100 per-person carbon-offset donation. Cost does not include international airfare, travel insurance, visa, entry tax, personal expenses, drinks, or tips. Trip-cancellation insurance is recommended for all participants. To register or for more information, please contact: Jesus Ramos, Kuoda Personalized Travel, jesus@kuodatravel.com or (800) Peru Per-person rate Single supplement $5,770 $2,045 Miraflores Park Our first stop showcases breathtaking views of the Pacific with easy access to Lima s best attractions. Relax in the heated rooftop pool, enjoy fine dining at the Miraflores two restaurants, and take advantage of the robust options at the in-house Peruvian-inspired health spa. Rio Sagrado Acclimate to the Sacred Valley s altitude and rugged terrain over three nights along the banks of the Urubanba River. Built in the style of a traditional Andean village, the Rio Sagrado is your base camp for exploring Peru s terraces and meeting indigenous communities and wildlife. Sanctuary Lodge The only hotel adjacent to the Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu, the Sanctuary Lodge offers the ideal combination of adventure and luxury. Take in stunning views of the Lost City, immerse yourself in the area s wildlife, and dine at the Sanctuary s upscale restaurants. Casa Cartagena Relax after the climb to Machu Picchu at this recently restored colonial-era mansion just off Cuzco s main square. The luxurious home has been declared a Unesco World Heritage site and was once a favorite destination for Che Guevara, Pablo Neruda, and others. Foca Island Lima Machu Picchu Cuzco

5 SEACOLOGY 1623 Solano Avenue Berkeley, CA Phone: (510) Fax: (510) Seacology protects ecosystems and helps communities on islands around the world by providing funds to villages for a needed civic project such as a new school or health clinic in exchange for the conservation of a nearby forest or coral reef. Since 1991, Seacology has supported 275 projects on islands in 57 countries, protecting nearly 1.4 million acres of marine and forest habitat.