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Machu Picchu & The Incan Empire – Wonders of The Andes and The Amazon (Luxury Version), with Shelby Saberon – (November 12/14-21, 2010)

February 16, 2009 By Shelby Saberon Leave a Comment

This tour is directed by Shelby Saberon, archaeologist and Peru expert, and combines Machu Picchu and other Inca ruins in the Andes with an Add On to the Amazon River headwaters. This particular tour is our luxury version with the very finest accommodations available in each region, providing an incredible and unmatched way to experience Peru and its main attractions.

Machu Picchu and the Inca (the main tour), November 14-21, 2010:

  • Experience Machu Picchu, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World! Set upon the pinnacle of an Andes mountain, this ruin has to be the most spectacular ruin to visit in all of the Americas, and for many is a must see in places to visit in one’s lifetime.
  • Explore Cuzco, the capital of the Inca Empire. See the great Sun Temple ruins and view many of the original palace foundations of Inca emperors with colonial buildings built over the tops. Shop for amazing arts and crafts, world class jewelry, paintings, and more.
  • View the majestic Andes Mountains, second only to the Himalayas in height, and home to colorful native Peruvians, descendants of the Incas and other Peruvian civilizations.
  • Take a train ride through the Andes from dry mountain valleys down to lower cloud forests, a trip you won’t ever forget.
  • Visit several Inca ruins set in stunning settings in the Sacred Valley of the Inca and view llamas, alpacas, the great Andean Condor, the fascinating torrent duck, and other animals of the Andes.
  • See Lima, Peru’s capital, located on the Pacific coast.
  • Wonder at the Inca fortress of Sacsayhuman, an engineering marvel where a knife blade won’t fit between the seamless joints of massive stones.

Amazon River Add On, November 12-14, 2010:

  • Explore the Amazon at its headwaters, with a chance to see crocodiles, capybara (the world’s largest rodent), giant river otters, turtles, several south American monkey species, macaws, parrots, giant lilly pads, and more!
  • Climb high up into the jungle tops on canopy walkways and see an entirely different world than exists at ground level.
  • Hike through the dense jungle, viewing towering trees and other amazing plant and animal life and then take a canoe ride on a pristine lake. Spot numerous species of jungle, lake, and river birds, monkeys, and possibly the elusive giant river otter.
  • Enjoy fabulous cuisine, laze in hammocks, and learn from our expert jungle guides at an incredible jungle lodge, the most luxurious on the river in Peru. We stay in the Amazon in five-star style.

Two to three meals are provided on all tour days as described in the detailed tour itinerary (exceptions on international travel
days to and from the U.S.A.)

A detailed day-by-day itinerary will be included in your welcome packet when you sign up for the tour.

Included in your Machu Picchu & The Amazon tour:

  • A superbly crafted travel experience with arrangements made by a company with 10 years and over 80 tours experience (including several to Peru)
  • Crash course on the Inca Empire & numerous other earlier Peruvian civilizations by Shelby Saberon, BYU-trained archaeologist
  • Lecture on Book of Mormon Geography candidates in a South America setting and comparison with other theories, by Shelby Saberon, Book of Mormon expert
  • 7/9 days, 6/8 nights in five-star hotels with two-three meals daily included (except international flight days)
  • Trusted private bus and river boat transportation
  • All entrance fees & excursions, baggage handling, driver and meal service tips included in the itinerary

NOT included:

  • Round-trip International airfare from your departure city to Lima, Peru. Airfare for various flights inside the tour in Peru to Cuzco, Lima, and the Amazon.

Our flexible plan allows you to:

  1. use your Frequent Flyer miles for your tickets
  2. or, purchase your tickets through your own sources
  3. or, go through our discount ticketing agent who will arrange for you to arrive at our starting destination by the appointed time. Our agents will arrange flights inside the tour for the group, and you will be billed accordingly for the rate extended at the time of booking (can vary). For those interested in travel insurance, our agents will provide detailed information on available policies.

Obviously, the sooner you make your reservation, the better the price and/or availability of flights. However, DO NOT make airline arrangements until you have received confirmation that the tour is guaranteed (with a minimum of 10 participants) and a confirmation that you have a guaranteed spot on the tour (tours are filled on a first-come first-served basis by deposit).

If you have any questions about this tour (PE01L1002CULSHS), please call Shelby at 801-737-6496 or email him here.

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About Shelby Saberon
A 10-year seasoned tour director, Shelby founded Liahona Guided Tours, and recently co-founded The Passion Travel Company, which focuses on a variety of expert-guided tours world-wide. As far as logistics is concerned, Shelby has over 80 tours worth of experience and knows how to construct a tour of the highest quality. Shelby loves working with groups and directing tours, and his passion for culture, history, travel, and learning is infectious. With Shelby directing, you will have a fantastic tour and a smooth and worry-free experience.