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Lima Add-on for Package Creation Trip Notes

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Lima Add-on for Package Creation
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Last Modified: 28 Nov 2012
Lima Add-on for Package Creation
Trip code: GGLIM
Validity: 01 Jan 2011 to 31 Dec 2012
Table of Contents
StyleGroup sizeJoining point
ItineraryAccommodationJoining point instructions
Culture shock rating MealsFinish point
Physical ratingTransportFinish point instructions
Style
Original
  • Original trips are classic Intrepid adventures. With a mix of included activities and free time, they offer plenty of opportunities to explore at your own pace and take part in activities that really get beneath the skin of a destination. While the occasional meal may be included, you'll have the freedom to seek out your own culinary adventures. Accommodation is generally budget or tourist class (2-3 star), but you're as likely to find yourself as a guest of a local family as staying in a hotel or camping. Transport will vary as well. Depending on the destination and the itinerary you could find yourself travelling on anything from a camel to a train or a private safari vehicle. It's all part of the adventure! Original travellers have a desire to make the most of their travel time and really get to know a place, its people and cultures.
Itinerary
Day 1 Lima
Bienvenidos! Welcome to Peru.
Please ensure you arrive in time for the important welcome meeting at 2pm. Your leader will leave a note at reception telling you where this important meeting will take place. Please ask a member of reception for this information. This will be followed by a walking tour of downtown Lima and an optional group dinner: a great time to try the local specialties.
While Peru's capital officially began life in 1535, when Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro founded the city on the Day of the Three Kings, settlements had been scattered through the valley since before the Incas. The city was built on top of an existing palace and temples that belonged to the local chief who had little choice but to move on. Lima was in its prime during the Spanish colonial days and much of the city's attraction now lies in its well-preserved historical centre.
If you arrive early, we recommend you take a walk around Miraflores. Go from Central Park (Parque Kennedy) to LarcoMar via Larco Avenue. Alternatively go to Parque del Amor (Love's Park) for a nice view of Lima's beaches. Other things to see and do include a tour to Pachacamac (approx 30 km from downtown Lima), the Museo de la Nacion and the Gold Museum. Limenos (Lima's residents) are friendly and there are plenty of great restaurants and cafes to sample ceviche, a local seafood speciality.
Optional Activities
  • Gold Museum, Lima - PEN35.00
  • Museo de la Nacion, Lima - PEN10.00
  • Pachacamac Tour (30 km from downtown), Lima - USD37.00
      Culture shock rating

      This is the least confronting of Intrepid's product range. English is the native language and the food, customs and access to services will be similar to home.
      Physical rating

      These trips are a relaxing break. You don't have to worry about doing anything physically demanding unless you want to.
      Group size
      Maximum of 16 travellers per group.
      Accommodation
      Meals
      No meals included
      Transport
      Bus, Plane
      Joining point
      Hotel El Faro Inn
      857 Francia St.
      Miraflores
      Lima
      PERU
      Joining point instructions
      The best way to get from Lima's International Airport, Jorge Chavez to Lima city is by taxi. As you walk out from the luggage collection area, you will find the official taxis. We recommend you take the green taxi (Taxi Verde) services. They will charge you PEN40-45 (Soles) for a trip to Miraflores.
      The following will be useful in getting to the hotel:
      Por favor lleveme al Hostal El Faro Inn, que se encuentra en Calle Francia 857 en Miraflores, a dos cuadras del Faro de Miraflores.
      Finish point
      Tika Wasi Cusco Hotel
      Calle Tandapata 491
      San Blas
      Cuzco
      PERU
      Phone: 51 84231609
      Finish point instructions
      If you have pre-booked a departure transfer, please inform your leader and they will notify you of your departure transfer time.
      If you are making your own way to the airport the hotel will be able to help book you an airport shuttle or taxi. Please ask at reception.

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