Wheelchair Accessible Peru - Machu Picchu Tour (133045),Holiday Packages to Lima

Package Overview

Our Wheelchair Accessible Peru holiday covers the highlights of this fascinating country, including the Inca capital of Cusco, the amazing citadel at Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley of the Incas & Lake Titicaca. You need upper body strength for this holiday, as you will transfer into an adapted off-road wheelchair (with helper provided) when covering rough terrain. English speaking guide & all sightseeing included.

HIGHLIGHTS
• Lima • Sacred Valley of Incas • Pisac Market • Machu Picchu Citadel
• Cusco • Temple of the Sun • Sacsayhuaman Fortress • Lake Titicaca
• Uros Island • Sillustani Tombs

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Day wise Itinerary

Day 1 : Arrival

You will be met at Lima Airport and transferred to your hotel.

Check in and relax in this capital city - the largest in Peru and its gastronomical centre.
Day 2 : Huaca Huallamarca

After a morning at leisure, this afternoon enjoy a tour of historic Lima, which has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage site due to its well preserved architecture. Founded in 1535, it was re-named the "City of Kings" when it was conquered by the Spanish and became the most important centre in the region.

Our tour starts in the Miraflores residential district, where we stop at Parque del Amor (Lover’s Lane) with its magnificent views over the Pacific Ocean, before driving through the modern San Isidro business district, where we see the impressive Huaca Huallamarca, an adobe pyramid that was a sacred pre-Inca site.

We continue to the historic centre, where we visit the 17th century Santo Domingo Convent which is a World Heritage site. The remains of the patron saint of Peru, Saint Rose of Lima, are interred here as well as the remains of Saint Martin of Porres, the patron saint of people of mixed race.

On the Plaza de Armas (main square) you can see many imposing colonial buildings with their intricate balconies - including the Presidential Palace, where the changing of the guards takes place. See the beautiful Cathedral, the Archbishop's Palace and the City Hall. Also use this opportunity to sample a picso sour, the nation's drink.

Our tour ends at the Larco Museum, a remarkable private collection of treasures from ancient Peru with more than 45,000 exhibits.

Note: Not all sites are wheelchair accessible, but your guide will do his best to give you good views of the important sights. Lima Cathedral is not open on Sundays.
Day 3 : Sacred Valley

Transfer to Lima Airport for your onward flight.

You will be met at Cusco Airport and transferred 2-hours to the Sacred Valley of the Incas.

Check into your hotel in this region that is renowned for its many ancient Inca ruins, including the amazing citadel of Machu Picchu. Balance of the day is at leisure to rest and acclimatise to the altitude.

Note: Visits to Machu Picchu & Cusco are only possible if you have upper body strength & use a manual wheelchair, as you will need to transfer into a specially adapted off-road wheelchair when covering rough terrain. The chair has long handles at the front (similar to a rickshaw) as well as regular handles at the back. You will be assigned an assistant to pull your chair from the front, while your carer pushes from the back. As there is no lifting equipment at the airport, you will be carried off the aircraft.
Day 4 : Sacred Valley of the Incas

Today enjoy a tour of the Sacred Valley of the Incas.

We stop at the Racchi viewpoint, for one of the best views of the Sacred Valley, before driving to Moray. The Incas constructed enormous circular agricultural terraces on these steep hills by hauling topsoil up by hand from the lower land, thereby generating much higher crop yields than would have been possible at such high altitude.

We continue to the Maras Salt Pans, a complex network of nearly 3,000 pre-Inca salt pans hand-harvested by local families, that produce the finest salt in the world. The naturally pink salt gets its beautiful hue from trace elements in the spring water.

After an included lunch in a local restaurant, we visit the citadel of Ollantaytambo, built to protect the northern entrance to the Sacred Valley from invasion and later the centre of Incan resistance against the Spanish. The fortress and walled terraces of this town provide some of the finest examples of Incan architecture, with the six rose-coloured monoliths of the Temple of the Sun being particularly outstanding. The village itself is the best surviving example of Inca urban planning, with stone-paved streets that have been used since the 12th Century.

Note: The steep terraces at Ollantaytambo and similar Inca sites are not accessible, but your guide will do his best to give you good views and an appreciation of these magnificent ruins.
Day 5 : Pisac

Today we visit the town of Pisac, famous for its ruins that lie at the top of a hill at the entrance to the valley and are separated into four groups - P'isaqa, Inti Watana, Q'allaqasa, and Kinchiraqay.

We visit the Inti Watana group which includes the Temple of the Sun, baths, altars, water fountains, a ceremonial platform, and an inti watana - a volcanic ritual stone used as an astronomic clock or Inca calendar to define the change seasons. The narrow rows of terraces beneath the citadel are thought to represent the wing of a partridge (pisaca), from which the village and ruins get their name.

We continue to the colourful Pisac Market, where all the artisans of the region get together to buy and sell their products. This is an excellent opportunity to barter for goods and crafts typical of the area.
Day 6 : Machu Picchu

Today transfer to Ollantaytambo Station for the air-conditioned Vistadome train to the famous Inca citadel of Machu Picchu - an amazing 1.5-hour journey to this magnificent mountain top city situated in a beautiful cloud forest, that was abandoned and reclaimed by the jungle until it was rediscovered in 1911.

This legendary "Lost City of the Incas" is without a doubt one of the world's most impressive archaeological sites. Built on the summit of Machu Picchu (meaning "Old Peak"), on a natural saddle between steep forested mountains, it overlooks the deep canyon of the Urubamba River some 3,400 m above sea level. With its giant walls, terraces and ramps that appear to have been cut naturally out of the rock escarpments, Machu Picchu's history remains shrouded in mystery as the Incas did not leave any written records.

At the gateway town of Aguas Calientes, leave the train and board the bus for the 40-minute zig-zag ride up to this 14th century citadel (please expect queues for the bus). The key features of the site are the Main Plaza, Circular Tower, the Sacred Sun Dial, Royal Quarters, Temple of the Three Windows and various burial grounds - although these will need to be viewed from a distance, as they are not all accessible.

In the afternoon return by bus to Aguas Calientes and take the train back to Ollantaytambo, where you will be met and transferred 2-hours by road to Cusco.

Note: You must take your passport with you today, as this will be needed to gain entrance, which is restricted to 4-hours (based on either a morning or afternoon schedule). It is mandatory to enter with a guide and you cannot take selfie sticks, tripods, umbrellas, food or alcohol onto the site. You may not wear high heels or hard soled shoes and smoking is prohibited. If you leave the sanctuary for any reason (eg for lunch), re-entry will not be permitted. Only one bag not exceeding 11 lb (5 kg) is allowed as hand luggage on the train. From January to June parts of the rail track may be impassable at times due to mud slides, when a bus transfer will be substituted.

Logistics: You will need to be lifted into the train, which does not have an accessible toilet & your wheelchair will be stored in the baggage car. In Aguas Calientes you will need to be lifted into the bus, which is the hardest access of the day. Once you reach Machu Picchu you will transfer into an off-road wheelchair and today two assistants will help you get around the site.
Day 7 : Cusco

Today enjoy a half day tour of the magnificent colonial city of Cusco, built on Inca foundations and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Comprising a fascinating mix of colonial churches, monasteries and extensive pre-Columbian ruins, almost every central street in this city has remnants of Inca walls.

We start with a visit to the impressive Temple of the Sun (Koricancha) whose walls and floors were once covered in sheets of solid gold. On the site of this ancient Inca palace and centre of worship of the Sun God, the Dominicans ordered a church to be built, which survives to this day (Note: not open on Sunday mornings & religious holidays).

We continue to the Plaza de Armas, the central plaza around which you will see many magnificent colonial buildings - including the Cathedral and the Church of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits). In well-preserved Loreto Street you can see the remains of Incan palaces, as well as old colonial buildings. If you visit Hatun Rumiyoc, a cobbled street near the Archbishop's Palace, keep an eye out for the famous 12-sided stone that fits so perfectly you can't even insert a coin.

We then leave the city and visit the impressive walled fortress of Sacsayhuaman on the northern outskirts, believed to have been both a military and ceremonial centre. This enormous Inca structure has massive walls of hewn stone and is strategically located on a hill overlooking the city. We also visit Qenko - where the sun, moon and stars were worshipped - and Puca Pucara, which may have been a "tambo" or rest and lodgings for the Inca. Finally we visit an art workshop, where you will be able to see artists working in silver, paint and wood - the perfect place to see Andean art.

After your tour why not try a Pisco sour - the national drink. If you are feeling adventurous you can also savour guinea pig - the local speciality dish.

Note: You will need to carry your passport today to gain access to Sacsayhuaman. Not all sites are accessible, but your guide will do his best to give you good views.
Day 8 : Cusco

At leisure to explore more of the old colonial city of Cusco, with your guide providing your transport (pay any entrance fees locally).
Day 9 : Cusco

A full day on the road today as we travel 6-hours from Cusco to Puno on Lake Titicaca, with stops along the way.

This spectacular journey climbs to over 4,300 m as we travel through rural fields and remote highland plains, at time flanked by snow-capped peaks and across Andean landscapes dotted with adobe hute, herds of llama and alpaca.

Check into your hotel in the lively university town of Puno, situated on the shore of Lake Titicaca - with several churches dating back to the Spanish colonial period. Puno is an important centre for Peruvian folklore, with a rich tradition of music and dance and this is a great place to buy local handicrafts.

Note: Please be aware that your hotel bathroom in Puno is not properly adapted for wheelchair use, but the staff are very obliging and will do their best to make it work for you.
Day 10 : Lake Titicaca

Today enjoy a half day excursion to the Uros Islands on Lake Titicaca - which at 3,860 m above sea level is the highest lake in the world navigable by large boats.

A boat will be waiting at the port to take us to these unique floating islands, made from layers of tortora reeds. Uros Indian fishermen and hunters withdrew here to escape the invading Spanish and preserve their own culture. Today there are over 40 man-made reed islands.

Afterwards return to Puno, with afternoon at leisure.

Note: A visit to Uros Island is only possible if you have upper body strength & use a manual wheelchair, as you will need to transfer into a boat seat and a specially adapted off-road wheelchair.
Day 11 : Sillustani

This morning we visit the Sillustani archaeological site north of Puno, with its circular funeral towers ('chullpas') built out of stone, some as tall as 40 ft (12 m). These mystic structures were used by both the pre-Inca Collas civilisation and the Incas.

Enjoy views of beautiful Lake Umayo before returning to Puno, with afternoon at leisure.
Day 12 : Transfer to Juliaca Airport

Transfer to Juliaca Airport for your onward flight.

Note: As there is no lifting equipment at the airport, you will be carried onto the aircraft.

You will be met at Lima Airport and assisted to your hotel situated in the airport complex.

Check in and relax in this capital city.
Day 13 : Departure

Transfer to Lima Airport for your flight home.

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Price & Rates

No of pax	Age Limit	Price per pax (Rs)
Adult	Above 12 years	$ 4795 / Adult

* Mentioned prices may vary depending upon date of travel, hotel availability, surge pricing and seasonal rush.

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Package Start From

Lima, Peru, South America

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Terms & Conditions

Payment Terms & Methods :
* Some Advance Percentage of total booking amount
* Airfare/Transport fare to be paid full at one time in advance.

Cancellation & Refund Policy :
* Upon cancellation, refund will be made after deducting the Retention Amount.
* Retention Amount varies as per the number of days left before your package start date.

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