The pleasures of Peru: Globus offers a four-day trip through the Andes as part of its Exotic South American vacation series. (Tours & Packages).(Brief Article)

Travel Agent, May, 2002 by Schiller, Kristan

When the sun-worshipping Incas conceived Machu Picchu, little did they know that centuries later the so-called "Lost City of the Incas" would serve as an icon of Peruvian tourism. Globus offers a four-day extension of its 14-day "South American Sampler" or 20-day "From the Amazon to the Andes" that introduces travelers to the natural wonders of the Incas and offers them time to meander through eclectic markets and interact with the country's colorful people.

The package includes all flights and airport transfers; the services of a tour director; sightseeing with expert guides in Lima, Cusco, Ollantaytambo and Machu Picchu provided by Globus' capable ground operator Lima Tours; the best available hotels (mostly five-star); service charges and tips for baggage...

Read the rest of this article with a Free Trial at HighBeam Research.

Premium Content Partnership | HighBeam Research provides an in-depth online archive library of reference works.