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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 HistoryPeruvian 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 LimaLima is Peru's largest city and its capital. Founded in 1535 by Francisco Pizarro, Lima was used as the headquarters of theSpanish conquistadors, Lima has everthing… from shopping and restaurants, to cathedrals to beaches

What a gloriouslyold modern city!

Onto CuzcoCusco was the site of the historic capital of the Incas. The Killke culture constructed the fortress about 1100.

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 biologyShoppingVolcanoesCultureBeaches

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.

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TOUR ITINERARY Optional Individual Stay Ahead  $145.00Day 1 Start TourDay 2 Hola LimaLima Guided Sightseeing Tour Government Palace, City Hall, Cathedral of Lima, Miraflores, San Isidro, San Francisco Convent visitMuseum of Archaeology & Anthropology visit Day 3 Lima--CuzcoFly to CuzcoCuzco Guided Sightseeing Tour Tambo Machay, Qenko, Puca PucaraDay 4 Cuzco--Sacred ValleyTravel to Pisac via Ollantaytambo & Urubamba Valley Indian MarketOllantaytambo Fortress Day 5 Sacred Valley--Machu PicchuTrain Ride to Machu Picchu

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Day 6 Machu Picchu--CuzcoMachu Picchu free timeTransfer back to CuzcoDay 7 Cuzco--Lake TiticacaTravel to PunoGuided visit of Andahuaylillas Chapel Guided visit of Raqhi TempleShop at local ceramics marketDay 8 Uros Islands & Taquile IslandCruise to Uros Islands & Taquile Island Visit with indigenous Uros familiesHike Taquile IslandDay 9 End TourGuided visit to Sillustani TempleFly to LimaFly home Day 10 Return Home

Total Fee: $2,869.00*OR 7 monthly payments of $396.29After 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 flightsAccommodations: 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 guideSightseeing: 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 www.explorica.com

Step 2: Click STUDENTSStep 3: Click on SIGN UP under Get Connected tab

Step 4: Enter TourCenter ID HOUGH-2361Step 5: Click on GOStep 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 informationStep 9: Click change selections and choose your insurance planStep 10: Enter voucher “Peru188 ” for discountStep 11: Select payment planStep 12: Pack your bags for Peru!*For questions about enrollment call Customer Care at 888.310.7121*

References• Cusco; http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cusco

• Introducing Peru; http://www.lonelyplanet.com/peru

• Lima Tourist Information; http://www.andeantravelweb.com/peru/destinations/lima/index.html

• Machu Picchu; http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Machu_Picchu

• Peru; http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peru.