MENTOR INTERNATIONAL EXPLORERS PERU 2012

Where in the World is Peru Peru is officially the Republic of Peru (República del Perú, and is a country in western South America. It is bordered on the north by Euuado and Colombia on the east by Brasil, on the southeast by Bolivia, on the south by Chile, and on the west by the Pacific Ocean.

A Little History Peruvian territory was home to the Norte Chio civilization, one of the oldest in the world, and to the Inca Empire, the largest state in Pre-Columbian America. The Spanish Empire conquered the region in the 1532 century along with most of its South American colonies. It was the South American capital of Trade and culture for over a hundred years.

Modern Times After achieving independence in 1821, Peru has undergone periods of political unrest as well as periods of stability and economic upswing.

More About Lima Lima is Peru's largest city and its capital. Founded in 1535 by Francisco Pizarro, Lima was used as the headquarters of the Spanish conquistadors, Lima has everthing… from shopping and restaurants, to cathedrals to beaches What a gloriously old modern city!

Onto Cuzco Cusco was the site of the historic capital of the Incas. The Killke culture constructed the fortress about The Inca later expanded and occupied the complex in the 13th century and after. Today the city shows off modern glory

And UP to Machu Picchu Often referred to as "The Lost City of the Incas“ though only 80 km from Cuzco, it is perhaps the most familiar icon of that civilization. The Incas started building the "estate" around AD 1400 but abandoned it as an official site for the Inca rulers a century later at the time of the Spanish Conquest

What’s so cool about Peru ? Rainforests & spectacular biology Shopping Volcanoes Culture Beaches

Awe-Inspiring Clinging to the Andes, between the parched coastal desert and the lush expanse of the Amazon rainforest, Peru offers such a wide range of experiences that it can be difficult to choose between them. Solemn pilgrimages honor gods both Christian and indigenous. Neon-lit discos get jam- packed with reveling youth. Ancient ruins divulge prehistoric secrets. There are museums to visit, lakes to ogle, waves to surf, labyrinthine cities to explore.

Explorica TOUR ITINERARY Optional Individual Stay Ahead $ Day 1 Start Tour Day 2 Hola Lima Lima Guided Sightseeing Tour Government Palace, City Hall, Cathedral of Lima, Miraflores, San Isidro, San Francisco Convent visit Museum of Archaeology & Anthropology visit Day 3 Lima--Cuzco Fly to Cuzco Cuzco Guided Sightseeing Tour Tambo Machay, Qenko, Puca Pucara Day 4 Cuzco--Sacred Valley Travel to Pisac via Ollantaytambo & Urubamba Valley Indian Market Ollantaytambo Fortress Day 5 Sacred Valley--Machu Picchu Train Ride to Machu Picchu

Explorica Tour Day 6 Machu Picchu--Cuzco Machu Picchu free time Transfer back to Cuzco Day 7 Cuzco--Lake Titicaca Travel to Puno Guided visit of Andahuaylillas Chapel Guided visit of Raqhi Temple Shop at local ceramics market Day 8 Uros Islands & Taquile Island Cruise to Uros Islands & Taquile Island Visit with indigenous Uros families Hike Taquile Island Day 9 End Tour Guided visit to Sillustani Temple Fly to Lima Fly home Day 10 Return Home Total Fee: $2,869.00* OR 7 monthly payments of $ After initial payment of $95.00 * Tour Fee increases on: June 24, 2011

EF Tour Day 1 Fly to Peru Day 2 Lima Day 3 Lima Cuzco Day 4 Machu Picchu Day 5 Ollantaytambo Pisac Cuzco Day 6 Cuzco Day 7 Cuzco Day 8 Cuzco Lima Flight Day 9 Arrive home Program fee includes Airfare: Round-trip flights Transportation: Comfortable motorcoach Train Internal flights Accommodations: 7 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (9 with extension) Meals: Breakfast and dinner daily (2 lunches with extension) Tour director: Full-time bilingual guide Sightseeing: 2 sightseeing tours led by licensed local guides 1 walking tour Optional: Maras and Moray

On-Line Enrollment Instructions Ms. Hough's Peru Departure Date: April 5th, 2012 TOUR CENTER ID: HOUGH-2361 Step 1: Visit Step 2: Click STUDENTS Step 3: Click on SIGN UP under Get Connected tabSIGN UP Step 4: Enter TourCenter ID HOUGH-2361 Step 5: Click on GO Step 6: Review itinerary then click SIGN UP NOW Step 7: Enter your contact information. Note, for international travel, name must match passport Step 8: Enter emergency contact information Step 9: Click change selections and choose your insurance plan Step 10: Enter voucher “Peru188 ” for discount Step 11: Select payment plan Step 12: Pack your bags for Peru! *For questions about enrollment call Customer Care at *

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