Northeastern University Peru DOC - Lima, Ica, Cusco
Flight from Boston to Lima arrives 9:40
Transportation Jorge Chávez International Airport 11:30 pm
12:30 am: Transportation to Casa Andina hotel
Breakfast buffet every morning in the hotel
( Breakfast included everyday from 7 am to 10:00 am)
Educational Tour: “Miraflores Cultural Adventure: Parks People, and Peruvian Vibes”
Pick up location: Diagonal Avenue/ Pasaje San Roman (Across from Kennedy Park)
Pick Up Time: 9:10
Tour: 9:30 – 12:30.:
Cultural Activity: “Peruvian Cultural Immersion: Meet the Interpreters and Embrace Local Expertise”
Meeting point: Pardos Restaurant (Av. Benavides # 730) at 1:30 pm
Scavenger Hunter
Educational Tour: “Exploring Peru’s Natural Treasures: A Day at Park of the Legends!”
Pick Up Time: 9:00 – 9:10 am at Casa Andina hotel
Arrival Time: Casa Andina hotel at 2:30 pm
Cultural Activity: Culinary Tapestry 6:30 – 10:00 PM Sophisticated Gastronomic Voyage …”
Meeting point: Meet at the restaurant at 6:30 pm “Huaca Pucllana Restaurant” (s/n, Ca. Gral. Borgoño cuadra 8, Miraflores 15074)
Global News with Mike TIME: 9:00 – 10:00 am
Cultural Activity: “Enlightening Expeditions: Coastal Heritage and Cultural Immersion” (Miraflores/ Barranco/ Chorrillos)
Meeting point: 3:35 at Casa Andina hotel
We will walk to Petit Thouars Avenue #5492 Miraflores.
Global News with Mike TIME: 9:00 – 10:00 am
Cultural Activity: “Wings of Cultural Exchange: Exploring Air Force High School”
Air Force school (Itinerary)
Pick up hotel: 10:45 am
Cultural Activity: “A Journey Through Time at the Museo Larco!”
PICK UP TIME: 2:00 Casa Andina Hotel
Larco Herrera Museum: 3:00 – 4:30 pm
Educational Tour: “Presidential Pathways: Exploring History and Culture at the Government Palace”
PICK UP TIME: 7:50 am Casa Andina hotel
ARRIVAL TIME: 9:00 am Palace Government and Lima histórica
Dress code: Business casual (Comfortable clothes and shoes to walk, not shorts,not ripped clothes). Bring your passport.
Registration 9:00 – 9:20
9:30 – 10:30: Palace Government Tour
11:00 – 12:00 Cathedral Tour
12:00 – 12:30 pm: Change of Guard (Possibility)
Meeting point: 12:35 Plaza Mayor o Plaza de Armas de lima. (Across from the Government Palace)
Lunch: 12:40 – 2:00 Lunch included (Criolla)
Educational Tour: “Inside Peru’s Democracy: Engaging with Congress”
Meeting point: Plaza Mayor o Plaza de Armas de lima. (Across from the Government Palace)
Time: 2:30 – 2:05
2:30 – 3:30 CONGRESO (Peruvian Capitol)
Global News with Mike: TIME: 9:00 – 10:00 am
Cultural Activity: “Wings of Cultural Exchange: Exploring Air Force High School”
Air Force school (Itinerary)
Pick up hotel: 10:10 – 10:20 am
Educational Tour: “Caral: Displaying Ancient Mysteries- An Educational Journey through America’s Oldest Civilization”
Pick up: Casa Andina hotel: 8:50 – 9:00 am
Lunch at “La Casa Redonda Rest.”
Arrival 11:30 am
Archeological site visit 12:00 – 1:30 pm
Lunch at hotel “Casa Redonda”
– SUNDAY 21 July
Breakfast
Educational Tour: Timeless Lima: Exploring the Historical Treasures on a Educational City Tour
Pick up: Casa Andina hotel: 3:00
San Francisco church ( Catacombs) 4:00 – 4:30 pm
Transportation 5:30-5:40
Educational Tour: “Discover the Enchantment: The Magical Water Circuit at Parque de la Reserva” 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Reporting Day
Global News with Mike: TIME: 9:00 – 10:00 am
Reporting Day
Global News with Mike: TIME: 9:00 – 10:00 am
Reporting Day
Educational Tour: “ Unveiling the Hidden Reality: A Glimpse into Lima’s Developing Cities’ Life”
Pick up: Casa Andina Hotel: 9:00am
Tour to Villa Maria del Triunfo (VMT) 11:00 – 1:00 pm
Educational Tour: “Portside Chronicles: Journeying through History and Culture at Callao Peru
Prominent Port”
Pick up: Casa Andina hotel: 9:00 am
INDEPENDENCE DAY
Pick up: Casa Andina hotel: 8:00 am
Educational Tour: “Santuario Señor de Luren, A Journey of Faith, Beauty, and Cultural Exploration”
1:00 PM Lunch at the vineyards
Educational Tour: “Revealing the Secrets of Curander and Ancient Healing Practices in Brujas de Cachiche”
Breakfast buffet every morning in the hotel from 7 am to 10:00 am
Educational Tour: “Flowing through History: Exploring into the Acueductos Cantayoc and Aqueduct Engineering of the Nazca People”
Pick up: Plaza Mayor: 8:00 am
Karaoke (Optional)
Educational Tour: “Ica’s Oasis of America: A Journey into Nature and History”
Pick up: Plaza Mayor: 2:00 pm
Educational Tour: “Wildlife Wonders: Exploring the Biodiversity of the Ballestas Islands”
Check out hotel (Bring your suitcase to our private bus)
Pick up: 8:00 am
Lunch included (Chincha)
Back to Lima 8:00 pm
Global News with Mike: TIME: 9:00 – 10:00 am
Reporting Day
Pick up: 10:00 AM Hotel Casa Andina
FLIGHT TO CUSCO
Flight: SKY H2 5011 SALIDA 01:25:00 pm
(Bring snacks)
Arrival to Cuzco 2:50 pm
Transportation to Cuzco hotel 3:40 – 4:30 pm
Dinner included at “Tunupa Hotel”
You should arrive at the airport 2 hours before your flight’s departure
- Transportation to Airport: Transfer from your hotel to the airport for your flight to Cusco.
- Pick up from hotel: 10:30 am
- Flight Details:
- Departure: 1:25pm
- Arrival: 2:50pm
- Transportation to Hotel: Upon arrival in Cusco, transfer to your hotel.
- Accommodation: Casa Andina Cusco
- Free time
Recommendations to Avoid Altitude Sickness:
- Acclimatization:
- Take it Easy: Upon arrival in Cusco, rest for the first 24 hours. Avoid strenuous activities and allow your body to adjust to the altitude.
- Hydration:
- Drink Plenty of Water: Staying well-hydrated is crucial. Drink water frequently to help your body adapt.
- Avoid Alcohol and Caffeine: These can lead to dehydration, which can worsen the symptoms of altitude sickness.
- Nutrition:
- Eat Light: Consume light, easily digestible meals. Heavy meals can exacerbate symptoms of altitude sickness.
- Coca Products: Try coca tea or chew coca leaves, traditional remedies used by locals to alleviate altitude sickness symptoms.
- Medication:
- Consult Your Doctor: Before traveling, consult your physician about taking medication that can help prevent altitude sickness.
- Over-the-Counter Options: Consider bringing ibuprofen or aspirin to alleviate headaches, a common symptom of altitude sickness.
- Physical Tips:
- Slow Down: Walk at a slow pace and avoid overexertion, especially during the first f day.
- Breathe Deeply: Practice deep breathing exercises to increase oxygen intake.
- Oxygen Availability:
- Oxygen Supplements: Portable oxygen cans can also be purchased.
- Medical Facilities: Let us know in case you need professional medical assistance.
- Sleep:
- Elevate Your Head: Sleep with your head slightly elevated to ease breathing.
- Rest Well: Ensure you get plenty of sleep and avoid sleeping pills as they can affect your breathing pattern.
- Pick up from the hotel: 8:50am – 9:00am (Walking tours)
- Highlights: 9:00am – 11:30am
- Templo del Sol (Koricancha): Explore the historic temple that was the most important in the Inca Empire.
- Catedral del Cusco: Visit this iconic cathedral located in the Plaza de Armas.
- Free time: 11:30am – 1:30pm
- Meeting at the main square: 1:30pm
- Sacsayhuamán: Discover the impressive fortress with massive stone walls.
- Qenqo: Explore this archaeological site known for its labyrinthine passages.
- Tambomachay: Visit the site known as the Inca Baths.
- Pick up from the hotel: 10:00am
- Highlights:
- Anillos Agrícolas de Moray: Discover the circular terraces used by the Incas for agricultural experiments.
- Salineras de Maras: Visit the ancient salt mines that are still in use today.
- Pick up from the hotel: 8:00am
- Highlights:
- Pisac: Explore the Pisac ruins and its vibrant market.
- Ollantaytambo: Visit this well-preserved Inca town and its impressive archaeological site.
- Chincheros: Discover this town known for its weaving and textiles.
- Lunch: Enjoy a traditional lunch at Tunupa restaurant.
- Activities: Enjoy a free day to relax or explore Cusco at your own pace
- Suggestions: Visit SAN PEDRO MARKET for unique souvenirs. Explore the San Blas neighborhood, known for its artisans and charming streets.
- Pick up from the hotel: 6.00am
- Train Details: PeruRail Vistadome
- Departure: VTD501 – 8:53am from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu
- Return: VTD606 – 6:10pm from Machu Picchu to Ollantaytambo
- Activities: Spend the day exploring the majestic Machu Picchu, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Enjoy a guided tour of the site and free time to explore on your own.
- Restaurant: Tupay
- Location: Plaza Nazarenas 223, Plazoleta Nazarenas
- Dinner: Enjoy an à la carte dinner with a classical opera show from 7:30pm to 9:15pm.
- Transportation to Airport: Transfer from your hotel to Cusco airport for your return flight to Lima.
- Pick up from the hotel: 8:30am
- Flight Details: SKY H2 5012
- Departure: 11:25am
- Arrival: 1:05pm